Paint it Black

QUOTE (AWhiteSoxinNJ @ Jul 18, 2010 -> 04:30 PM) Again, it's not 1 game, it's 3 straight games....against the Twins, after the all-star break.....not a good trend to be setting. Dude, teams are allowed to have 3 straight loses and still make the playoffs.

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Jul 18, 2010 -> 04:29 PM) Not in regards to Jenks. He really is bad. Couldn't agree more. But to the "season is over" posters, I just wonder how some of you remember to breathe every day.

Sure is overreaction in here.

QUOTE (Cerbaho-WG @ Jul 18, 2010 -> 04:22 PM) Bobby's ERA is above 5 and his whip is north of 1.5. He's not good. If Ozzie has any neurons firing in his brain he'll have Putz be the closer. Came here to say this. Jenks has been extremely lucky this year, and I believe that luck is starting to correct itself.

I'm already considering watching Caps/Habs instead. Am I a bad fan?

What mechanically will Peavy have to fix after this start?

QUOTE (PeavyTime @ Jan 28, 2010 -> 09:06 AM) Yeah, it doesn't make any sense. If I recall, Saturday afternoon games are blocked if Fox is showing that game. Even if the game is not on in your local market it will still be blacked out on MLB.TV

QUOTE (Ranger @ Dec 15, 2009 -> 12:03 PM) You're not really saying much of anything, really. We should put an end to the "Buehrle disappeared" myth now, I think. He had 2 to 3 poor starts after his streak of perfect innings. The rest of the way, he had 6 quality starts out of 10, and 2 of the other 4 were winnable starts. His ERA in September was 3.57 after having a tough August. He did not disappear after the perfect game and the facts support this. Peavy will be fine. There is simply no good reason not to be excited about him. Hudson isn't in the rotation. And Garcia is a 5th starter (better than El Duque). Floyd? What about his last two years don't you like? All that good pitchin'? It appears you're simply a pessimist, and you can't ever make a pessimist view reality in a normal way. I retract my Buehrle statement, I looked up the numbers myself and agree. I AM excited for Peavy, but still worried about the health. My Hudson point was that if Garcia/Peavy/anybody else get hurt, I am not high on him to step in. I actually like Garcia as a 5 BUT not sold he will stay healthy. I guess my point is that there is no sense in arguing that the 2010 rotation is better than 2005 because on paper arguments are always silly.

QUOTE (Mattchoo @ Dec 15, 2009 -> 12:01 PM) Awesome. I'm hoping one of the following: Adrian Gonzalez, Nick Markakis, or Carl Crawford. Is that too big? No chance in Hell Baltimore trades Markakis.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 15, 2009 -> 11:55 AM) Less money for Thome than Pierre or Teahan? Where do I sign? b-b-b-but Thome is one-dimensional!

QUOTE (WCSox @ Dec 15, 2009 -> 11:50 AM) Yeah, his .847 OPS last year really sucked. I have no problem bringing him back for $5M or so next year. You have some very overly-optimistic projections there. Bacon for 25 is way too many. Also assumes TCQ actually, you know, stays healthy.

QUOTE (Ranger @ Dec 15, 2009 -> 11:44 AM) Podesdnik wasn't drawing people to the ballpark. I like him, but he isn't Pujols. Slow down. You're saying that the 2010 rotation won't be as good as 5 years ago? Really? Peavy-Buehrle-Danks-Floyd-Garcia doesn't seem pretty strong to you? It's currently one of the best rotations in the AL. Regarding the trade, I see it as a decent move. Isn't stellar, but it isn't bad either. If he can do anything like what he did las tyear, or even a little less, he'll be a good pickup. As for the PLTBNL, you can stop worrying (if you were in the first place). The guys they're giving up aren't anyone you should miss. Wish I could tell you more, but I can't at the moment. Regarding the rotation, for the last time to clear things up. I like it, HOWEVER, I want to see Peavy actually stay healthy, ditto Garcia. I am not as high on Floyd and Hudson as most. A Buehrle disappeared after the perfect game. Just sayin'.

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Dec 15, 2009 -> 11:40 AM) .329 and a .688 OPS in the 4 seasons leading up to his 2 good months last year. There's really no reason for me to believe we'll get anything better than a .325-.330 OBP out of him which is just dreadful since he his ISO will be well under .100. It's a stupid f***ing trade and a tremendous waste of money. Plenty of teams have won with Juan Pierre at the top? Really? He's been on one team that made the playoffs with him as their leadoff hitter for a full season and that was '03 when he was 25. He has a grand total of 7 playoff PA since 2003. Your newsletter, where can I sign up for it?

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Dec 15, 2009 -> 11:35 AM) Um...? Really? You don't think it's possible for this to be the best rotation we've ever had? So far the performance isn't there. On paper sure, but when you start making the on paper argument, you start assuming things. I'm just saying that 2005 was the best PROVEN rotation this org has ever seen.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Dec 15, 2009 -> 11:39 AM) Of course you can't say for sure. I'm just saying that nobody thought going into 2005 that the staff would be as good as it was. The only proven guys we had were Buehrle, Garcia, Hernandez and Marte. I'm a lot more sure of the 2010 staff than I was the 2005 staff going in. well that's my underlying point too, is that it's pretty touch to catch lightning in a bottle, ya know?

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Dec 15, 2009 -> 11:34 AM) I watched him in Florida, where he was without a doubt a catalyst for that club. But by all means, use his one year as a Cub as your example. And seriously, the league argument is ridiculous. So he faces much worse pitchers in the NL West? He had it so easy the past few years never having to face Webb, Haren, Lincecum, Cain, Peavy etc... I'll give you in Florida he was an OBP monster (2003 was .361 and 2004 was .374) however, he only walked 55 and 45 times respectively, meaning alot of his OBP was based solely on AVG, meaning he was pretty lucky. Yet that was 5 years ago, his walks have dropped dramatically since.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Dec 15, 2009 -> 11:33 AM) On paper, the 2010 staff easily trumps the 2005 staff, IMO. I would agree, ala a perfect world projection type thing. However, that 2005 staff was just fantastic, and it really is hard to say for sure that 2010 will be better than 2005.

QUOTE (RibbieRubarb @ Dec 15, 2009 -> 11:26 AM) Yeah...that LF situation hurt them in 2005. Nevermind the fact they still hit 200 homeruns. Oh and had the best staff and pen this organization has ever had. All of which 2010 will not likely have.

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Dec 15, 2009 -> 11:24 AM) Yeah he hit .308 in 380 at bats but he was only good for 2 weeks last year. Come on. I'd rather not value a guy based on batting average, let alone ignoring the fact that he played in a far inferior league. EQA of .278 with a SLG of .372. I'm starting to think people never saw him play when he was a member of the Cubs...or you all are in love with grindy, bad players.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Dec 15, 2009 -> 11:22 AM) Pods proved that he could hit pretty well in the AL, something that Pierre has never done since he's always been on an NL team. So what does his .300 average last year translate to in the superior AL? Great point. I also think the Sox are giving up a lot of runs without a solid run producer in left field, a traditional "power spot" if you will. You could get away with that if you actually played half your games in a pitchers park. Like it or not the White Sox SHOULD be built around the homerun.

QUOTE (League @ Dec 15, 2009 -> 11:16 AM) Oh come on, the guy is cheap, plays good D and stays healthy. Figgins and Pods both have injury issues and Pods is a terrible defender, Figgins cost the M's 9M and probable would've cost more if we got into a bidding war with them. Pierre upgrades the LF defense and gives us a .280/.340/.375 guy with tremendous speed. He can score from 1st on a double, and Becko is going to hit a ton of those behind him. He fits for this team and is cheap enough to allow us to still pursue a decent DH option. He had 2 good weeks last year. Seriously he is a slappy fast guy who can't take a walk, and this is who is going to lead off? Plus, all the advanced defense metrics say his D isn't that good.

A leadoff hitter who coincidentally enough, doesn't walk or get on base. This offseason has been very disappointing, IMO considering this move, and the year year deal to Teahen. Why wasn't the money ponied up for Figgins? Better player by FAR.

God this move sucks. I'd rather have Pods back, and that is awful to say.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Nov 21, 2009 -> 01:39 PM) The fit makes perfect sense. We need a left-handed power bat at one of two spots (DH/OF). He should put up a .280/.365/.480 line. IMO, he'd be a fantastic addition as our DH if signed to a reasonable 2 year contract. Why wouldn't you be thrilled? Who would your prefer? I really couldn't give you a name because the FA market this winter is just awful. I guess my huge concern with Matsui is whether he will be able to stay healthy for a period of time.

Keith Law made the joke that he subsequently blew out both knees walking up to the podium at the press conference.