Flash Tizzle

Bad vibe beginning the season. His most important asset was as someone who could handle himself offensively, especially against LHP. Any of the scrubs down in the minors do that? Probably not. Although I'd rather have Wiki Gonzalez over Alomar. And if anyone mentions Widger...........I'll rape you on the spot.

Floyd doesn't deserve a spot in the bullpen. It's ridiculous, and I'm betting such a decision is Williams way of proving the Garcia trade provided us with an immediate piece for 2007. Several of our scouts should be holding their collars, as it is. Some of you will doubt this, but honestly -- is the spring training performances between the two pitchers really that different? In about four more innings pitched Floyd has given up three more earned runs, four more hits, three more walks, and one additional strikeout. Yes, Floyd will limit stolen bases and past balls far better than Haeger; but he won't be as durable, or as better overall. I just hope if the final decision is made to give Floyd a bullpen position, and he's absolutely killing us come midseason, he's sent down to Charlotte until September. The major leagues isn't an area for someone such as Gavin to revive his career. It just irritates me to think about this. Seriously, if Haeger is almost equaling Floyd in Arizona with a knuckleball, what does that say about Gavin?

QUOTE(shoota @ Mar 25, 2007 -> 08:01 PM) Sounds great. Let us know if March 31 is confirmed. It is. Tickets go on sale beginning 10am at Tickermaster.

QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Mar 25, 2007 -> 05:09 PM) Mencia, by far. They may both steal stuff, but at least when Cook does it, it's funny. I agree. Cook also covers material other than his ethnicity for an entire show. And actually carries stage presence.

Here's the clip I was talking about: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nh_xfJZxvto Three examples.

QUOTE(SoxFan101 @ Mar 25, 2007 -> 04:21 PM) You might not like Cook and he might not have much for new material, but atleast he doesnt steal anything that I know of. That's funny, because he has been accused of stealing material from Louis CK in the past. Search in youtube for several examples. I know there was one that was pretty damning involving someone about to be hit by an automobile, and not knowing how to warn them.

QUOTE(BearSox @ Mar 25, 2007 -> 04:28 PM) and thats the ball game... Buehrle looked pretty good at least. Velocity wise, yes. Results, wise? Not so much.

I'm sure we're near 40 DP's this spring training. It has been ridiculous.

There's a grinder -- he gives everything during a game; whether it's a blowout or not. It'll be a moment like that he'll injure himself trying to stretch out to first to beat an infield single in a 10-0 game.

This isn't what we need. Why couldn't Podsednik have been playing first base?

Damn, that guy can yell for a long time

QUOTE(fathom @ Mar 25, 2007 -> 03:42 PM) I don't know if this makes me a bad fan, but if the Sox aren't going to make the playoffs, I hope they're far enough out of the race at the trade deadline that we can trade Buehrle. The worst thing that could happen is to not make the playoffs, and then lose Buehrle via free agency after the year. I believe if we're anymore than 6 games out of the division or wild card it should be time to sell off pieces. But only if what we receive is better than the compensation picks Dye and Buehrle may provide. It's just going to be frustrating because you know that's exactly what will happen, and people will have this delusion of the team putting everything together in the second half like Houston and Cleveland did in years past. Oh, and Stewart is really making Walker look bad.

QUOTE(fathom @ Mar 25, 2007 -> 03:38 PM) He dropped down a little on the ball that was hit off the wall, and it looked like a high school slider. It was nothing like his other starts. It appeared to me he threw nothing but straight fastballs over the top and avoided dropping down with regularity.

I notice Russell isn't dropping down during any of his pitches. Must not give a damn about impressing anyone, anymore.

QUOTE(fathom @ Mar 25, 2007 -> 03:29 PM) So the soxtalk rule is that we're not allowed to openly root for injuries? Let the game of baseball take its course.

Anytime you have 6 hits and 2 runs off Loe, you just have to consider it a success. TIP YOUR CAPS!

Make that six AB's between Podsednik and Erstad that neither have hit a baseball further than five feet out of the infield.

QUOTE(fathom @ Mar 25, 2007 -> 03:23 PM) It amazes me what happened this offseason, it really does. Buehrle really making it look difficult to get the Rangers "C" squad out. What, you're not inspired by his quick recovery from surgery? Let's see if Podsednik can make it three soft outs to 1st base.

Please, Podsednik. Never throw another baseball. 4-2 Texas. Buehrle being Buehrle, unfortunately.

Terrible throw from Podsednik. Bounced about two times before reaching the plate. And he was in short left field!

Enough of Buehrle already. Bring in Russell.

OH MY GOD, LOE HAS BEEN SCORED UPON!

This sort of pandering by Hawk/DJ is insulting to the viewer. Yeah, I'm sure Buehrle loves Chicago enough to stay here for less years/money than another ballclub. Despite the fact he's talked about market value in the papers.

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Mar 25, 2007 -> 03:02 PM) You would think they would try to sell the public on it, especially with McCarthy's stats this spring. The only problem with that is they would have to ignore most of the White Sox pitching staff's stats. Considering how Hawk is quick to talk up any and all trades, it lends me to believe he disagrees with the deal.

Just when Hawk was about to enlighten us with Buehrle's contract situation the inning ends. I'm really interested in how he'll spin this.