Flash Tizzle

QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Mar 16, 2006 -> 06:02 PM) I think we've all heard the song. I was just noting the misuse of the word irony. Someone has been browsing Fark recently.

--White Sox finish with a record between 88-91 wins, yet still capture the divisional title. Our domination of ALC opponents won't continue. Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if us, Cleveland, and Minnesota finish within 5 games of one another. --Across the American league, no team will win more than 95 games. Intially--and this can always change as the season progesses--there appears to be few teams I'd classify as pushovers. AL West will be the lone division with a team winning more than 95, with Oakland accomplishing this feat. --Brandon McCarthy struggles in the bullpen. Inconsistent workloads and unexcused long absences from pitching (due to Guillen) effect his confidence in throwing the changeup. --Boone Logan pitches surprisingly well early in the season. Guillen thus expands role from situational relief pitcher to setup role. Second half, once teams adjust and scouting reports surface, he's sent back to fulltime LOOGY after a rough several weeks. --Hermanson's stubborness to avoid disclosing back troubles costs us several games early in the year. --Frank Thomas: .290AVG, .390 OBP, 35 HR's, 95 RBI's. Sends backhanded insults towards our organization throughout the season, but doesn't address anyone specifically. --Bobby Jenks loses closing role to Neal Cotts, then earns it back after bouncing back from location issues. --Mackowiak/Borchard replace Anderson fulltime in June after an abysmal several months. Rowand rebounds offensively in Philiadelphia. --Podsednik requires surgery midseason; Owens called up, surprisingly out Podsednik's Podsednik. Offers more power, better SB%, equal patience. --I insult our minor league pitching once Minnesota promotes several more Juan Rincon clones. People tell me to simply look at Logan as proof we're producing. I concur. --Greasy uses the choking picture atleast 67 more times in posts dismissing pessimism.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Mar 16, 2006 -> 03:21 PM) ah, so I wasnt wrong I guess.....

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Mar 16, 2006 -> 03:19 PM) Its the kid from dumb and dumberer right? Yeah, lol. I deleted my post too late. While writing my reply I mixed up the two characters.

Prior's going to have to learn to pitch through pain. Toughen up. It must be devastating for him to realize an unnatural motion such as pitching a baseball may impose stress upon his body.

I'm sure the Sears Tower is a target, but nothing less than an airplane will substantially damage the building. Last I recall--and I'm sure nothing has changed much since I've last driven by--the concrete/marble barriers lining up from the street to the building's base would make access impossible for a car bomb. s***, just drive 10 minutes to either the Aon Center or the Hancock Building and you can park a car within 5 ft of the entrance.

I hope the show bombs. For no other reason than one of the main character's interacts with the blonde haired kid from Eurotrip. I can't knowingly support a show where that moron is featured for even several seconds.

Yeah, so when Boone earns a roster position and DOMINATES major league competition I'm creating a new fan group: The Boone-Dock Saints. Even though I'm the only person (it seems) whom dislikes the movie, the play on words works well. Anyone steals this from me, and the punishment will be EPIC.

QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Mar 15, 2006 -> 11:34 PM) Does he often makes those jokes? How did Jermaine take them? Is he the type to, you know, take jokes about race friend-lily? I can't really answer those questions. I assume since AJ isn't recovering from injuries in a hospital Dye takes it lightly. Remember when Guillen, off the record--but with reporters around--called a friend a homosexual, among other insults. I remember reading an article the following day by Rick Morrisey where he insisted respect of certain issues in baseball, etc. etc. Basically acting like a whiney little b****. I'm thinking to myself after reading the article, "This is going to be discussed on ESPN. I just know it. We're doing so well as a team this will be only be appropriate" Sure enough, next day on PTI (missed ATH) the topic is discussed. All you need is for one person to be offended. White guy asking a black guy about Ebonics will probably fulfill that requirement.

Good article. There's one sentence in the beginning which I can forsee trouble: If I watch PTI or ATH and see "EBONICS," "PIERZ," or "AJ" as an upcoming category, I'm going to vomit with rage. In our sensitive times, all it takes is one person to misinterpret what he said as blatant stereotyping.

Logan worked quickly this afternoon against a predominantly minor league lineup. Either today was played by a contingent of fringe talent, or this year's Rockies club is experiencing an astounding turnover. Difficult to judge anything from his 1.2IP other than his arsenal (which Cheat accuraely assessed) and composure. Didn't appear wide eyed. Personally, I'm looking forward to seeing Logan pitch Friday against Texas. Guillen should place him in situations to fail. Test him against legitimate talent. Beyond that, there's one other date which is important--next Saturday, against San Francisco. I want Boone pitching to Bonds. It may not happen if our starter pitches deep, but I'd like to observe him against the most imposing LH in the game.

Admist all this speculation concerning Pods' shoulder inflammation, I'd like to add this quote to the mix concerning our bullpen. --Guillen It's so true. Certaintly can lend someone to wonder whether Logan really does have an opportunity to make the roster. I still don't agree it's probable, but knowing him, nothing can be ruled out. This issue is obvious irritating Guillen enough to publically criticize those competing.

I hope Zambrano found what he was looking for after sticking a finger deep in his nose. And you can't blame Tejada for that last error. Not like he's experienced a game within the last several years worth a damn.

I regret watching American Idol in place of this game thus far. Venezuela just had their first hit of the game in the 6th. Tie game now. Liriano is so similar to Santana it's freightening. How it is possible for a ballclub to not only have a pitcher of Santana's caliber, but have perhaps the only pitcher in the majors who can match his potential? f***ing San Francisco.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Mar 14, 2006 -> 07:21 PM) So...who wants to bet as to the first month Mark Prior will pitch this season? Put me down for July. For July, I'd imagine shoulder issues would have to extend beyond posterior shoulder irritation. I'm guessing May. They'll rest him for perhaps a week or two following a visit with Yocum if nothing is wrong. After the rest simulated games will resume. Perhaps he'll pitch in a minor league game or two. I wish that one poster, I don't recall his name--he's a personal trainer--were here for a possible prognosis.

Good I'm a heartless individual who feels absolutely no sympathy for Prior or the Cubs organization. You won't hear me ever say, "Oh man, Prior has SO..MUCH..TALENT. Hate to see an arm like that go to waste." Who would have ever thought the player with the PERFECT throwing motion could develop any health concerns? Just compare Prior with Hermanson. Herm Schneider and Guillen were upfront and honest concerning his condition. No spinning. I haven't seen Williams give the media any of the usual soundbytes Hendry would. Atleast in KW's instance, he might downplay Hermanson's back to regain leverage for a trade. What is the Cubs' excuse? To sell tickets?

It'll be thrown out. It's not necessary for witnesses to determine whether or not criminals are expressing pain during executions. Is this guaranteed under the first amendment? Maybe I've missed it.

Reynoso's inning: -leadoff double to LH -flyout -groundout (runner advanced to third) -basehit (run scored) -walk -walk -strikeout 12-5 Arizona Similarities between Reynoso and Marte become more apparent every day.

Widger takes Heredia deep with a 2-R HR. 11-5 Diamondbacks.

These broadcasted games on CSN have been brutal. Seriously, it's almost as if everygame has been lopsidded and riddled with poor fundementals.

QUOTE(jphat007 @ Mar 14, 2006 -> 01:06 PM) But it seems to me Ozzie is seriously considering it if he dominates during the spring. And it's funny to see the reactions when Ozzie says stuff like that. Just an interesting topic. From this point forward, if I'm Ozzie, Logan relieves our starters. He should pitch atleast one inning every three days. If his performance is closely judged in spring training, I'd prefer it be against the best players. Put him in situations where bases are loaded. Or three proven major league hitters are due up. Have Guillen smuggle him onto the Venezuelan roster for today's game against DR. If we're basically ignoring all logic concerning his quick advancement from Great Falls to the major, might as well put him through baseball hell.

QUOTE(iWiN4PreP @ Mar 14, 2006 -> 11:51 AM) he'll be gone in a week I'd keep him around specifically--if only for one batter--to challenge certain hitters. Or place him in pressure situations. More than 15 games remain in Spring Training. No need to send Logan down to the minors just yet.

Many have said as much in previous topics, and I agree--even if Boone absolutely dominates competition and impresses management, you can't expect him to join our club immediately. First, for a player with average numbers who has never pitched above our lowest minor league affiliate, you're asking a lot to place him on a major league roster based on Spring Training statistics. Last I checked, Kevin Walker is pitching brilliantly for Rangers camp. We all know Spring Training masks the true ineptitude of his ability. If Williams, Cooper, Guillen, whomever else is intent on rushing him, assign Logan to Birmingham. Or Winston Salem.

QUOTE(WCSox @ Mar 13, 2006 -> 10:19 PM) Yep, the vast majority of them are here legally. There aren't very many drug cartels trafficking in coke, heroin, and meth from Poland, either. It's obvious the influx of illegal immigrants from Poland doesn't nearly match the problem displayed on our southern borders. There are, however, an abundance of Polish women (among others from Eastern Europe, Russia) illlegally shipped. Who knows the exact count, since their forged documentation is typically provided by individuals transporting the women. Whether their jobs are prostitution/exotic dancing (one in the same, most likely) or assistance for cleaning services, I believe it's an overlooked immigration issue.

QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Mar 13, 2006 -> 11:57 PM) Flash, contrary to your belief that everyone is either a scrub or "wetting the bed," baseball is the most unpredictable game out there. Even the best team in history can lose to a clearly inferior team. Nobody should be at all surprised that the US is losing to Korea. But nobody should leave these games thinking Korea is a superior team, despite their undefeated record so far. You've merely mistaken my belief every minor leaguer within our organization is a scrub (and bed wetter) with the current USA Roster. All I was asking for is an update on the game. Willis pitched poorly, no? You can compliment Korea's lineup and cite the unpredictable nature of baseball, but criticizing Willis' performance was purely based on browsing the boxscore. Nothing really to it. Not the insight you'd expect from Studes or your sabermetric acquaintances across the blogosphere. And for anyone following USA's impending defeat (is acceptable to use this term, cheat?) on gameday I hope your computer didn't freeze as mine did. Took me twenty minutes to type this post because of the loading issues.