no f***ing game thread today? gah... and i wanted to talk about how nomo is our savior.... as i type this, nomo just gave up a bomb to mench.....

 

oh, the irony.

The real question is -- when will Nomo be dropped?

The real question is -- when will Nomo be dropped?

 

Hey, you said you wanted a righty in the pen. This is the type of guy it would be!

Anyone know how we got our run?

I think everyones getting sick of spring training. I want the real thing.

Anyone know how we got our run?

 

Podsednik with a lead-off triple--a near HR, bouncing off the RF's glove on the warning track--and Iguchi--batting second--got him in.

 

It looked like the White Sox of old. It was excellent.

 

If I heard Hawk correctly, the Iguchi move back to the two-hole may be permanent.

Hey, you said you wanted a righty in the pen. This is the type of guy it would be!

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85 MPH meatballs don't excite me too much. But then again, neither do 96 MPH fastballs no where near the strike zone.

 

There will be better relievers available in a week or so.

Anyone know how we got our run?

 

Podsenick leadoff triple and than Iguchi hit a grounder to the 2B to drive him in.

Podsednik with a lead-off triple--a near HR, bouncing off the RF's glove on the warning track--and Iguchi--batting second--got him in.

 

It looked like the White Sox of old.  It was excellent.

 

If I heard Hawk correctly, the Iguchi move back to the two-hole may be permanent.

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I wonder how the rest of the lineup will shake out then?

 

Podsednik

Iguchi

Thome

Konerko

Dye

Pierzynski

Crede

Anderson

Uribe

 

That's my guess.

Ian Kinsler just killed that ball to the deepest part of the park. 2-1

Over the center field wall?

I like Uribe in the 2 hole better.

Over the center field wall?

 

The game is being played in Suprise, AZ. If that were in Tuscon, that ball would have bounced off the wall for extra bases.

 

In center, there is a short wall with a grassy knoll.

I forgot it was possible to play an away game..

I like Uribe in the 2 hole better.

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I liked it because it strengthened the bottom of our lineup. But I really don't like Uribe's low OBP in front of Thome, Konerko, and Dye.

 

By the way, Ian Kinsler hit that bomb off of Armando Almanza. I bet he will be sent to the minors after today's game.

I like Uribe in the 2 hole better.

 

You know, Rock, I think I want Iguchi.

 

I'm sure there will be at least seventy threads on the matter between now and opening day, but, with Iguchi's recent struggles at the plate, he may be trying to do to much and by moving him back to the two-hole--a position he should be very comfortable in--he may be able to simplify and produce like the 2005 Iguchi.

 

I think it's the right move. If he gets locked-in and wants to hack later in the season, move him down.

Tex almost hit another HR too.... Yeah Almanza didnt look 2 impressive although at least he could throw strikes.

I liked it because it strengthened the bottom of our lineup.  But I really don't like Uribe's low OBP in front of Thome, Konerko, and Dye.

 

By the way, Ian Kinsler hit that bomb off of Armando Almanza.  I bet he will be sent to the minors after today's game.

You know Uribe's numbers in the 2 hole are almost identical to Gooch's

You know Uribe's numbers in the 2 hole are almost identical to Gooch's

 

lower OBP and that was Uribe's best season by far.... so idonno if its reasonable he will repeat that.

You know Uribe's numbers in the 2 hole are almost identical to Gooch's

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Not quite...

 

Iguchi (career stats Batting 2nd): 507 AB / .274 AVG / .338 OBP / .434 SLG / .772 OPS

Uribe (career stats Batting 2nd): 584 AB / .269 AVG / .321 OBP / .433 SLG / .755 OPS

 

Not to mention, Uribe's career stats batting 2nd are likely skewed by his insane 2004 season.

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Ozzie: "Hey, Almanza, you tink, if you leab now, you can may it to Charlet by opening day?"

 

Almanza out, McCarthy in.

Molina has a cannon!!!!!

lower OBP and that was Uribe's best season by far.... so idonno if its reasonable he will repeat that.

I understand the OBP concern, but really, thats not the main purpose of the 2 hole. He has to make consistent contact, and be able to hit the other way and sacrafice.

I understand the OBP concern, but really, thats not the main purpose of the 2 hole.  He has to make consistent contact, and be able to hit the other way and sacrafice.

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Well, when Podsednik starts the game making an out you still want Uribe to be able to get on base in front of Thome and Konerko.

Pods looks great so far today

Way to go, Pods!

 

He's playing like he hasn't missed a game.

 

This is so assuring. This is just great to see.

 

AND...

 

Iguchi goes ahead and brings him in again.

 

I'm feeling a lot better about 2006 White Sox baseball.