Thad Bosley

Ohhhh....he just missed that one!

Pat Hughes and Ron Santo are unaware of Jenks' unavailability. They're stupified as to why they don't see him warming up in the bullpen.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jun 26, 2010 -> 08:30 PM) He has to be an all star. THAT!!!!!

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jun 26, 2010 -> 08:08 PM) How about we get 3 or 4 against their bullpen here. I'm down for that!

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 26, 2010 -> 07:53 PM) Sadly...now I kinda want to. I do, too, but the game is too close to be handing them over free baserunners.

You know, about a month ago right now, I remember Hawk Harrelson talking a few times about the 1983 team and reminding people how that team started out 16-24, but then went onto bigger and better things, ultimately winning 99 games that season. My recollection of that season is that things started turning around in June once that awesome starting rotation back then starting putting it together. They started pitching the way everyone knew they could pitch and didn't stop for the rest of the season. Seems to me we might be in a similar situation with the '10 squad. Oh, the offense as currently configured can't hold a candle to the '83 team, but from a pitching standpoint, it does seem eerily similar. Just an interesting context to consider as we try and figure out what lies ahead for this year's White Sox!

Seriously, my "Hanes Comfort Zone" means Omar at 3rd! YESSSS!!!

Andruw to center in the 9th. I can think of worse outcomes!

Somehow, some way, it would be nice for Gordon to regain his offensive prowess. Being able to insert him back in the no. 2 hole and being able to put the venerable Vizquel down at 9th, with his very trusty defense in there day in and day out, could go a long ways towards contributing to whatever success we achieve this year.

QUOTE (Pants Rowland @ Jun 23, 2010 -> 10:02 PM) Funny you say that. I kind of always saw the Mets as NY's version of the White Sox. It really seems to be, although not as quite a second citizen complex as unfortunately we seem to feel in Chicago. (Nothing some post-season success wouldn't help to overcome, I believe!) : )

I HEART Matt Thornton!

QUOTE (Pants Rowland @ Jun 23, 2010 -> 09:52 PM) Are Mets fans even that bad in general? I haven't made it to Citi Field yet (even though I work for Citi!). I've been to both old and new Yankees Stadium, when the Sox have been in town and for a couple of other games. And actually, I didn't find the Yanks fans to be as bad as previously advertised, but I will tell you that the old Yankees Stadium was a complete dump. Horrible structure from which to watch a game, and I don't care how many World Series Championships occurred there. As for the Metropolitans, well, I've always cut them a little slack, even before I moved here. For reasons I don't know, I seem to understand their so-called plight as the 2nd team in a 2-team city. : )

QUOTE (Pants Rowland @ Jun 23, 2010 -> 09:46 PM) My kid periodically asks "Daddy, if the Cubs were playing the ______, who do you want to win?" The other day he asked about the Red Sox and I actually said I'd cheer for the Cubs. I think Red Sox fans are the most obnoxious lot in baseball. As someone who lives on the East Coast these days, let me just say: you ARE correct, Sir! I mean, I live in New York, but even the Bronx Bomber and Mets fans aren't as annoying as the BoSox fans. Can't stand 'em! : )

Putz putzing on some closer material stuff right now!

I certainly wouldn't mind having Mr. Hudson on my side of the ledger.

Vizquel > Teahen

I think I know where that lucky horseshoe is all of a sudden!

I think Hudson getting all of those generous calls on the outside of the plate earlier is actually hurting him as the game progresses, because he seems to be spending a lot of time out there, but missing a bit now.

Beautiful, Mark!

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 23, 2010 -> 09:01 PM) Beckham with just a horrific defensive game so far. Be nice if Quentin ever made a plus defensive play. Agreed - a bit disappointing.

Kotsay ran home because his third base coach sent him. I think in this case the ire ought to be directed elsewhere (i.e. to a one Mr. Jeff Cox).

A very legitimate "STRETCH, STRETCH!" call from the Hawkeroo!

We really do rely on those outstanding picks in the dirt by Paulie, don't we?

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jun 23, 2010 -> 12:47 PM) Now if you want to talk Wise, I'll talk Wise. I loved that guy. As far as Teahen, I have to back Kenny on this one. You can roll out different stats, but just watching Teahen, he is one of the worst third basemen in modern history. He is horrific at third. And he's not a good outfielder by any means. Royals fans were thrilled he left town. But why argue. This is one of these eye test arguments. Kenny obviously is sick of the thought of seeing Teahen play another game here, just like many of you couldn't stand the thought of Wise being on the team. I think many of us would be fine if Teahen was a utility guy the next 10 years for us. Play once a week max. WC Sox has presented some good stats how Teahen was actually OK compared to other guys' performances. But in the final analysis many just puke at the thought of Teahen. Nope, not me. Not only do I think he's not even remotely close to being a serviceable starting player for a Major League team, but I'm not so sure I'm sold on this super-sub idea, either. My reason for saying so is that there isn't anything he does that is particularly good, so what value does he provide even as a bench player? At least with guys like, say, Vizquel or Wise, and even Nix, they do bring something to the table that you can label as "good". Vizquel and Wise are "good" defensively. Nix is a "good" second baseman. Andruw Jones has "good" power. So on and so forth. You can't say that about any part of Teahen's game. Just because you can stick him out on the field at multiple positions doesn't make him "good" and/or a useful bench player. I can think of many other players whom I'd choose to comprise my bench before him. Just my opinion, of course, but no sale for me when it comes to Mark Teahen.

QUOTE (Kenny Hates Prospects @ Jun 22, 2010 -> 10:31 PM) First off, Teahen has no business taking any playing time from Omar Vizquel as long as #11 is breathing. Even if Omar never gets another hit the rest of the year he's still better than Mr. Swiss Cheese over there, and at least Omar can handle the bat. So Viciedo vs. Teahen really shouldn't even be a discussion right now. Secondly, Mark Teahen hitting MLB pitching "reasonably well" isn't much of an endorsement when you factor in what a huge pile of s*** he is on defense. Viciedo should in no way lose playing time because of Teahen. Vizquel is another story, as long as we're winning. The best thing Mark Teahen can do for this ballclub is stay the hell off of it. I'm all for that. Meanwhile, an upgrade at the DH spot would help justify carrying Omar's bat (read: his glove at 3rd) in the lineup. Sort of reminds this old bird of 1983 when the Sox decided to go with Aurelio Rodriguez' outstanding defense at third base, despite his below-average bat. If we could just upgrade at DH, along with a return to form by CQ and Bacon, we might just be in business here.