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QUOTE (RZZZA @ Aug 31, 2012 -> 09:22 PM) ugh, tell me about it. It happens in every game thread now. The never ending battle between the optimists and the pessimists...NEVER ENDS I don't mind either if they back it up with stats.

QUOTE (Harold @ Aug 31, 2012 -> 08:59 PM) I don't usually complain too much after a loss, but this was a terrible game. Everything was bad. We couldn't get runners in, we couldn't make pitches when we needed to. YUCK. Sometimes you just look bad. The only thing that really baffles me is why everyone capable of bunting didn't lay one down the third base line. Cabrera looked like he could barely walk (at least on defense). Keep doing it until they can defend it. Oh well, there's probably a reason, I'm typing on my computer right now and Robin is addressing the media, right:) That's all for me. GO SOX! Maybe Cabrera told them, "You bunt, I hit one out."

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Aug 31, 2012 -> 09:14 PM) From day one I was pissed that the Twins gave DET him for nothing, but they made it up with the Liriano trade. Kenny will get him 10 years from now.

QUOTE (BigEdWalsh @ Aug 31, 2012 -> 09:01 PM) Just curious how you were posting in 2005 when you joined in November 2008?? Not trying to be a smartass, I'm just wondering. Because the same dialogue exists on other Sox forums. In fact just about every sport forum in existence. You got your happy, happy, joy, joy, posters and your doom and gloom posters. When a team sucks the h.h.j.j. posters always attack the doom and gloom guys because they don't measure up as a fan to the unwritten fabled rules of the h.h.j.j posters. It''s easier to attack a fellow fan than punch Beckham in the nuts.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 31, 2012 -> 08:55 PM) That's the only pitch he's used effectively the last few months. Just seem like a lot of the pitchers on the roster are fatigued. I don't even know who's in the rotation anymore. Is Axelrod officially the 5th, or is Santiago facing the Twins? It's still surprising to me that KW didn't make a play for a starting pitcher during the waiver period. As flavum keeps saying, the Sox are one "low velocity start" for Sale away from having to scramble to fill a start or two. I would imagine getting a starter was next to impossible without 4-5 teams blocking it. What is sad is some of the kids are out performing veterans. It's rare for a team to have two veteran starters out and still be in 1st. I don't like Sale vs. Verlander. That's a lot of pressure on a rookie starter. I would prefer Liriano or Peavy- guys who are playing for a contract. I think veteran presence still makes Detroit the favorite.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 31, 2012 -> 08:47 PM) I would love to see stats comparing the number of swings and misses Thornton got on his fastball in previous years compared to this year. If you didn't know better, you'd think he was throwing 88 mph. I wonder if trying to learn to throw more breaking balls has ruined him.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Aug 31, 2012 -> 08:40 PM) <!--quoteo(post=2686869:date=Aug 31, 2012 -> 09:31 PM:name=Noonskadoodle)-->QUOTE (Noonskadoodle @ Aug 31, 2012 -> 09:31 PM) <!--quotec-->Tigers have just as many flaws as we do as a team. And people are getting their panties in a bunch over us losing an all-around ugly game by both teams. Neither team deserved to win this one. Also, I'm starting to get some 2005 vibes around here. Most people on Soxtalk had all but given up on the team that year when the Indians made their late run. I remember I had tried using "logic" to say we were still in good shape by showing everyone the obvious schedule advantage we had and I just got s*** on. Unforunately, pesisimism rules on this website. Detroit deserved to win. The top of the order produced. 2005 and 2008 = apples and oranges. 4 solid starters in 2005. Decent lead going into Sept. No starter was on the DL. Let's not go back there.

QUOTE (Noonskadoodle @ Aug 31, 2012 -> 08:31 PM) Tigers have just as many flaws as we do as a team. I wish they were more flawed in the 3rd,4th batting spots.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 31, 2012 -> 08:22 PM) It gets to a point (and maybe this is a defense mechanism I'm using) where it's hard to believe the Sox deserve the AL Central title if they get dominated by the Tigers during the second half of the year. If they go something like 2-8 or 1-9 vs them after the ASB, then you probably aren't going to beat them in the standings. At some point, you have to beat your main competition head-to-head and not make the Royals do your dirty work. The same thing happened when it was Sox vs Twins. It would be nice if Cabrera and Fielder would actually go into a slump.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Aug 31, 2012 -> 08:20 PM) And this season is OVAH! We had a good run, but this sweep will be too hard to rebound from. At least we got football in less than a week! I'm a Colt's fan and I want another 3-4 game win season for another top pick.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 31, 2012 -> 08:15 PM) When ADA gets back, you have to consider sitting Viciedo more against RHP. That shoulder injury seemed to ruin any rhythm he might have been getting into. Possibly AJ when Flowers comes back. He's having a bad week or two all around.

QUOTE (Noonskadoodle @ Aug 31, 2012 -> 08:14 PM) That's because you DO NOT sound like "fan" when all you do is post negatively. & Grow a pair? Hahahaha if I was REAL I would have some lame comeback to that.... Oh wow, does that mean Reinsdorf is going to take away my Jr. Fire Marshall Sox kiddie badge? The world doesn't really care and other's here (see above sarcasm for a clue) if a person meets your definition of "DO NOT sound like "fan". There might be some Sox fan who paid $$$ for seat in Detroit doing the same thing. Grow a pair. Let it go.

QUOTE (Noonskadoodle @ Aug 31, 2012 -> 08:11 PM) Shut the hell up....I don't care how long u have been on this site, you sound like a complete moron/tigers fan. Do us all a favor & do not come back in a game thread if all you have to do is post negative crap. Sorry guys, but him & 2 others have posted nothing but CRAP this entire gamethread. Careful. You might get banned.

BTW is today the last day to claim a player off waivers that can be added to a post season roster?

QUOTE (Noonskadoodle @ Aug 31, 2012 -> 08:06 PM) There are so many fans on here that just rub me the wrong way.....Why even get on here if all you are gonna do is talk negative?....Go to the Tigers forum if u wanna pull that crap. I know I haven't been here long, but that crap is so irritating. This team has EARNED the right to be where they are in the standings & I guaran f***in tee 85% of you would have never guessed we would be in 1st going into September before the season started. So sit the hell down & relax (if u are a true fan). This team is going NO WHERE & will be in it till the end. LET'S GO WHITE SOX I get tired of fans harping at other fans s***ty attitude due to the Sox s***ty performance. This happens, grow a pair and get use to it.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Aug 31, 2012 -> 08:03 PM) Then they should be watching the game alone in a dark room with a box of razor blades. I have no problem with people getting down when we're behind late in a game, but to predict failure in future games just seems pathetic to me. There is no reason to lose hope for the next two games just yet. OK, based on this try to convince otherwise.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Aug 31, 2012 -> 08:02 PM) 4 games at home, don't forget The Sox are terrible in 4 game series.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 31, 2012 -> 08:01 PM) You sound like a Padres fan:) Do Padre fans still exist?

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Aug 31, 2012 -> 07:56 PM) Jesus f***ing Christ, we may get swept, but can we just play the damn games without the constan pessimism. Why do some of you even follow this team if all you ever want to do is predict doom and gloom. We've seen it enough to resemble a pattern.

QUOTE (bulokis @ Aug 31, 2012 -> 07:52 PM) The whole team, coaching staff should be blamed. You cant keep losing to the team you are positioning against It's history repeating itself. I hope this is not the case of the typical Sox August delayed by 3 weeks.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Aug 31, 2012 -> 07:47 PM) If we don't win any of these next two games, that 4th inning might go down as the biggest fail this year. The season ain't over. It is possible for them to surpass this.

Another mental midget performance. Top of the order=useless. Sox pen is not consistent or good enough to put Detroit away.

The Os may be 2 out by tonight.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Aug 31, 2012 -> 07:12 PM) If Peavy can go 7, that would help us big time tomorrow with Liriano on the mound. I make him go one more. He's pitchin for a contract next year.

QUOTE (Noonskadoodle @ Aug 31, 2012 -> 07:05 PM) Atta boy PK.....Tie game & it could be a bullpen game. Both teams with respectable bullpens Advantage Tigers. They hitter better.