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Just remember when Hawk said "[Wang] will give up his share of hits" if it's in the 5th inning and we have two or less...

QUOTE(RockRaines @ May 16, 2007 -> 07:30 PM) I already hate him, strictly because he would only sign with them if they brought him up to the majors his rookie year. I'd love for a pitcher of his potential to sign with the White Sox under such conditions.

QUOTE(fathom @ May 16, 2007 -> 08:06 PM) Lack of bat speed can easily cause you to not get the sweet part of the bat on the ball, resulting in a broken bat. I'm more willing to believe his light bat, which he uses to generate more speed -- and thus, more opportunity for broken bats -- requires Sweeney to hit a ball in the center to drive it anywhere with authority. Any ball around the handle is likely to shatter due to his strength and the bat's thin circumference.

Apparently, 8:25 is now the intended start-time. Until several drops of rain fall down and the game is delayed another few hours.

From Friday's Sun-Times: http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/wh...T-joe11.article I completely agree with Williams' approach here. It's foolish to forsake a portion of the future to assist an offense which is bound to -- at the least -- marginally improve. Thome and Hall, perhaps an additional month from the remaining players, will give all the evidence to deterimine whether a significant midseason deal is even necessary. If we're 6+ games out of a playoff spot near the trading deadline, no use worrying about the offense. It'll be fire sale time.

Where's our Mexican League Nick Masset?

QUOTE(fathom @ May 13, 2007 -> 03:02 PM) Here's are hit totals against lefty starters this year: 8, 1, 1, 5, 5, 5, 4, 5 That's an average of 4.25 Translation = we suck Atleast there aren't many tough lefthanded pitchers within the American League central to worry about.

Good plan. Until a lefthander proves they can touch your slider, why throw another pitch?

QUOTE(caulfield12 @ May 12, 2007 -> 08:12 PM) Unfortunately, they look much better than Dye, Konerko, Erstad, Crede and Iguchi. If we had Dontrelle Willis, he might be DHing on this team. Masset still in the 90-93 MPH range on his FB. Are you picking up velocity from the Royals broadcast? In Minnesota he appeared to have more velocity on his fastball; around 93-96.

Well, there it is from an objective source. Erstad is.....PERFECT in CF.

QUOTE(Buehrle>Wood @ May 12, 2007 -> 07:59 PM) You are in gamethread but not chat. You disgust me. I know. I have no excuse to justify abandoning chat. My laptop batter has forsaken me. From my personal computer, for whatever reason, I've never been able to successfully run a Java Applet required for chat.

Grienke's delivery is completely different then what I remember. Royals must be attempting to force full effort out of his motion.

QUOTE(mr_genius @ May 12, 2007 -> 07:54 PM) ok guys, you criticize ozzie for moves that don't work give him credit for making the right move with Buehrle starting the 6th Why, because he left in Buehrle to throw over 110 pitches and ensure himself the possibility of a victory?

I'm sure Guillen is reminding Buehrle that this will be his last batter. He needs the almighty victory.

QUOTE(fathom @ May 12, 2007 -> 07:42 PM) Wow, a grounder by Mackowiak. I'm stunned. Either him or Cintron needs to be traded. I agree. We could use more bullpen depth at Kannapolis.

What a mess of a defense.

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ May 12, 2007 -> 06:49 PM) A hitting coach that shall remain nameless better be working with our power hitters not hitting, and not trying to elongate and f*** up another swing. I knew someone would bring up his name, that's why I didn't want to jump to conclusions.

It may be my imagination, but there appeared to be something different about Sweeney's swing his last AB. I'll have to pay closer attention his next time up. From first glance, his three swings just didn't look right.

28 Weeks Later is one of the few movies which exceeds its predecessor. It's a great film; anyone familiar with the original will love it. I hope an additional sequel is in the works.

QUOTE(fathom @ May 11, 2007 -> 09:19 PM) Jeez Ozzie, put Mackowiak in for defensive reasons in RF. Not a good turn of events there. Dye could not be screwing over this team any more than he currently has. And in about every conceivable way. His outfield speed is embarrassing, and his lack of offense is costing everyone from the team down to the money he'll receive next season. Hell, add in the fact if he doesn't rebound respectably (>.250avg, 70+rbis, 20+HRs) he'll cost the White Sox type A compensation. He may hurt his value midseason if the Sox are out of contention, as well. Talk about a worst case scenario with a player. This is it.

Christ, Buck blocked the basepath about four feet up the line. Pablo should have ran his ass over.

QUOTE(fathom @ May 11, 2007 -> 09:38 AM) Predicted lineup: Erstad/Ozuna/PK/Dye/AJP/Crede/Iguchi/Uribe/Terrero Don't be mad if Sweeney doesn't play. You couldn't be more wrong. Dye and Konerko are switched.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ May 11, 2007 -> 03:55 PM) Russell sounds like Joe Borchard part deux to me. And Burgess' stock continues to fall. I wouldn't consider taking him if he were available.

QUOTE(maggsmaggs @ May 11, 2007 -> 08:33 AM) I want to take the best position play available, regardless of position. I completely oppose this idea. Look at our draft history this decade-- whatever philosophy we've been using needs to be altered. Whether that's selecting the perceived best position player available, or choosing 'safe' pitchers, it's obvioius something needs to change. I propose selecting the player with the highest potential. And, unlike you, I'd prefer the White Sox concentrate efforts towards selecting a pitcher. One difference this year from every draft before is the length of the compensation rounds. It is the longest in draft history at 35 selections. The second round now begins at selection #66. Our first two selections are #25 and #90. It's not going to be as simple as waiting for a particular player to fall. Our crosscheckers/scouts/whomever need to do their homework. I'd love to see us take a risk. Perhaps select someone projected for the compensation round who has an arm, but is experiencing control problems. How about Joe Savery? I know several of you are probably thinking "he's recovering from injury," or "he's a Rice pitcher," but this is a perfect example of taking an acceptable risk. Rice is taking it slow with his recovery, and as such, his velocity hasn't returned. If he were healthy, Savery would be Top 5 pick without question. We'd select him based upon the hope he regains form. Obviously, that'll be a problem for many; as it may never happen. If we're destined to fail in the 1st round with whomever is chosen, I'd rather have it be someone with the possibility of reaching a potential above #4/#5 starter. Safe picks haven't worked out. Time for some people to put their asses on the line and take a risk. Matt Latos is an intriguing name I've come across within the last several weeks. Throws 94-98, but is under control of San Diego as a draft-and-follow candidate from 2006. Likely won't accept San Diego's offer to sign him (due to rules enacted in the CBA which limit bonuses for low round draft picks), but San Diego selects two slots in front of us, anyways. If he's available, they'll probably take him. Other pitchers who may be available at #25 I've been attempting to follow: -Julian Sampson -Greg Peavey (Boras client) -Nick Tepesh

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