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QUOTE (Noonskadoodle @ Sep 15, 2012 -> 06:56 PM) So UnAmerican like.... I also have a birth certificate from Indonesia. Joking. 1992-1996 Georgia (Statesboro/Augusta) 1996-2005 Kansas City 2005-06 Colombia 2006-07 Kansas City with Greg775 2007 China 2008 Philippines/Thailand 2009 Thailand 2010 China 2011 South Korea/China 2012 China

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How it happened: Francisco Liriano dominated the Twins before losing his bid for a no-hitter in the seventh inning on Trevor Plouffe's two-run homer. He struck out nine in his seven innings pitched. The White Sox staked Liriano to some early runs, with Paul Konerko driving in the first three with an RBI groundout in the first inning and a two-run homer in the third. Konerko’s 23rd home run came with Adam Dunn on base. Dunn, playing his first game in over a week, singled and walked in his first two at-bats. Gordon Beckham singled home Dayan Viciedo with the Sox’s fourth run in the fourth inning off Twins starter Samuel Deduno, who left the game in the fifth. Liriano, who had been removed from the rotation due to ineffectiveness a week ago, threw a no-hitter against the White Sox as a member of the Twins on May 3, 2011 at U.S Cellular Field. The Twins made it interesting in the ninth, scoring once off Addison Reed, but Matt Thornton came on to record the save. What it means: Dunn’s return to the lineup gave the Sox a needed offensive boost as he finished with two hits and a walk. Liriano threw himself back into the rotation mix, which seems to change on a daily basis. A six-man mix of starters will be the job of Robin Ventura and pitching coach Don Cooper to figure out for the last 18 games of the season. The Sox increased their AL Central lead to 1.5 games over the Detroit Tigers, who began play against the Cleveland Indians after the Sox game was complete. The win was the 78th for the Sox, who won 79 games total in 2011. Outside the box: Trainer Herm Schneider advised Ventura to use Dunn at first base in order to keep his sore right oblique loose during his first game in over a week. Up next: The Sox will send Jake Peavy, aka JVPINAA (10-11, 3.27 ERA) against the Twins’ Scott Diamond (11-7, 3.46) in the finale of this three-game series Sunday. espn.com/mlb (Bruce Levine)

Thankfully I went out drinking last night and missed the last inning of the White Sox game and most of the Indians/Tigers due to falling asleep at 330-400 a.m. Spared me some tense moments. Much better to wake up and see the victory/loss rather than suffer another Addison Reed blown-up inning.

Wish Ventura would leave Crain out there for the 9th as well. Sigh.

Do we really want Danks in CF over Wise?

White Sox 5.24 bullpen ERA since the middle of August. Worst in the AL.

Shades of Willie Mays vs. Vic Wertz in the 1954 World Series. Minus the whirling throw back to the infield.

CRAP. 3 run lead here feels huge. C'mon AJ.

QUOTE (sin city sox fan @ Sep 15, 2012 -> 01:54 PM) Son of a b****. No way he should have been in the game for that to happen You're joking, right? 1 or 2 inches lower and it's 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs.

CRAP. Now it gets interesting again.

7 outs. KW RULES.

8 outs to go.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Sep 15, 2012 -> 01:44 PM) MODS: Request to delete this post. My quote was made up by the poster. Request denied. EXILE or DEATH.

9 in a row for Duensing. Bench DeAza. Golden Sombrero.

QUOTE (RZZZA @ Sep 15, 2012 -> 01:39 PM) Let's keep in mind that this is a minor league caliber Twins team we're facing today. Willingham, Morneau, Plouffe and Revere are all good hitters. But yeah, without Mauer and Span, a different look.

QUOTE (Jake @ Sep 15, 2012 -> 01:38 PM) 2008 - 3.84 ERA, 206 IP 2009 - 4.06 ERA, 193 IP 2010 - 4.08 ERA, 187 IP 2011 - 4.37 ERA, 193 IP That's really a very good run, and Liriano has showed no ability to do something like that. If you had to pick one at the same price (we know Gavin's price), it's easily Gavin. If they were both cheap, MAYBE you take a chance on Liriano instead. Also consider our "need" for a righty. However, I don't mind bringing back both. We'll probably take a look at trying to bring Peavy back at Gavin's price, but who knows if that will work or if we'll want to do it. Peavy will be in the $11.5-14 million range, maybe more. And Floyd's 2 DL stints mitigate some of his appeal. Durability was his calling card, eating innings, before this season. 84 pitches. 9 outs left.

76 pitches, 2 walks, NO HITS 10 outs to go.

5 Lirianos >>> 1 2013 Jake Peavy 1 Liriano/1 Floyd/Youk or AJ > 2013 Jake Peavy

Liriano has a 5.04 ERA with the Sox. 90% of his problems are mental, along with finding a consistent release point. Unfortunately, they can't give Floyd and Liriano BOTH $5 million and hope one of them excels. I'd still go with Liriano...Gavin's just never done it consistently, and he's had 2009, 10, 11 and 12 to prove himself.

QUOTE (kitekrazy @ Sep 15, 2012 -> 12:21 PM) The White Sox are disappointing us by being up 4-0. We can hope the Twins put up a 5 spot so it can be business as usual. Then we can worry about Ventura overmanaging the bullpen match-ups and Reed entering with a 4-5 run lead.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Sep 15, 2012 -> 12:19 PM) You are such a coward. Go on record. What record are you talking about? You're an ____. Okay, I said it, for the record, lol. You can fill in the blank as you wish.

QUOTE (TaylorStSox @ Sep 15, 2012 -> 12:17 PM) Marty's next target: Donnie Veal, Liriano or Septimo? Did he hate EJax? I don't remember... He complained about the trade a lot. Unfortunately, now, Stewart/Lilly= YOUK Harder to argue with that if the Sox make the playoffs.

QUOTE (kitekrazy @ Sep 15, 2012 -> 12:17 PM) and Jaun Pierre Not to be confused with Jhan Pierre, lol. What are the split for Juan now? Still competing for the Triple Crown in the NL?

Greinke >>> Liriano Etc.