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QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Apr 24, 2015 -> 11:46 AM) Duke quick pitched someone last week. I would need to see it again, but did he start his motion after the batter was set, or while the batter was in the middle of a pre-pitch routine? There's a difference, in my opinion. It's not as simple as the batter is in the box and should be ready to hit at any moment. There needs to be a little bit of an understanding that the batter gets a second to get ready for a pitch, and we all know it when we see it.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Apr 24, 2015 -> 11:37 AM) Ventura quick pitched him because hes a dick, nothing more. Yeah, there actually should be a rule where the ump has discretion to call a no-pitch. Changing your cadence once you start your motion...no problem. But to try to be a jerk on purpose, the ump should be able to call a no-pitch.

Phil Rogers is saying suspensions/fines could be announced late today.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 24, 2015 -> 09:36 AM) The same people who are fretting about the clubhouse fracturing over Robin Ventura need to realize that in the baseball world, this is how you publicly show support for your teammates. Right, wrong, or indifferent, this is how baseball teams stay together. Guys who don't "stand up for their teammates" are the ones who cause fractures in the clubhouse. If people worry about the clubhouse, these actions should show that these guys are there for each other, and on solid ground. Seems like Samardzija wants to stir up s*** on his own, not just stand up for his teammates. Obviously a pitcher has to retaliate when it's really warranted, but that's not what's going on with Smarj. He's not as big of an idiot as Y Ventura, but he's not clean in this situation.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Apr 24, 2015 -> 09:27 AM) Honestly Avi got hit first in that game. Samardjiza hit gordon in the bottom of the inning for Ventura hitting avi. Hitting Cain was the stupid part if it was intentional. I think it's about time to see sox pitchers not taking crap when their hitters are getting hit. Last night abreu got hit and sale then hit moustakas. I have no problem retaliating when you think it's on purpose, but the mindset of "you hit one of our guys, we're going to hit two of yours" stuff is dumb, and it also contributes to losses, suspensions, possible injuries. It's got be over now, and Samaradzija needs to shut up and pitch every fifth game.

To be fair, Samardzija has been an idiot since opening day. He hit Gordon on purpose that started a big inning, and then he hit Cain too. Apparently he was jawing from the bench last night before the Eaton thing. Hopefully it's over now. Samardzija is getting suspended. It's got to end now.

I saw Quintana throw a couple punches. Neither looked they connected, but the rotation might be taking a hit (no pun intended).

Eaton appeared to have said something to Ventura about being quick-pitched. Then Ventura said f*** you. Fun stuff. I assume Ventura and Samardzija will get suspended. Hopefully Sale won't get anything but a fine.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Apr 23, 2015 -> 05:55 PM) what is going on with the weather in the midwest man...snowing in detroit last night and a game time temp tonight in the low 40s again? Just brutal. Pretty cold, but actually the Cubs /Cardinals game that didn't have to be postponed is the only game that hasn't been played this season.

Wouldn't be surprised if this turns into a 3-game series. Saturday looks raw.

Not ready. Bad situation to bring him in. Get his ass back to Charlotte for 8 starts, and then talk. And Robin stinks.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Apr 20, 2015 -> 10:24 PM) Glad I kept the game on. Good come back win, now hopefully we come out firing tomorrow Tomorrow could be a real good momentum win with Samardzija and Sale right behind. Need to stack some wins and get to around .500.

Good first memory for Rodon.

Seeing it from the other side...how do you leave Aviles in CF? Do they have injury problems?

Hope this is the start of something. I know Indians fans are pissed off right now....which is nice.

Any old type of fly ball.

NICE

Ok Beck, channel your inner-2009.

We need this one.

QUOTE (staxx @ Apr 20, 2015 -> 09:43 PM) alright 4 run bottom 9th! Either that, or a team meeting.

Rongey has the "Robin can't hit for these guys" line already locked and loaded.

Davidson 3-3, .263.

They might as well hold off on Rodon tonight. It's his normal rest tomorrow, so they should be able to go to him early if they need to on Tuesday.

Remember last year when they scored 150 runs in the first 27 games? Where's that team?

Timmy gets his hits.