October 1, 200619 yr Today is the final day of the White Sox reign as World Series Champions, at least in my mind, since they didn't qualify for the tournament to repeat. I just wanted to post my gratitude to the Sox for the most fun I've had as a baseball fan. This past year has been a blast! THANKS for the memories, and GET 'EM AGAIN NEXT YEAR!!!!
October 1, 200619 yr The final day for the victory lap (or the death march, which ever you prefer). A sweep of the Twins, basically deciding for them who they'll have the honor of losing to, and winning 91 games would be a pretty nice consolation prize. There's no shame in winning 90+ and coming up short. Like Homer said, "the dolphins just wanted it more."
October 1, 200619 yr Did anybody catch the season highlights on the WGN pregame show? We had some incredible moments. Hawk and his "mercy" calls and his patented home run calls. Awesome. I still can't believe we're not going to the playoffs and the Twinks and Tigers are. Ninety plus wins and no playoffs. What a shame. Also we're pitching better of late and still might have had some of the best starting pitching for the postseason assuming BMac could pick up for Jose which it looks like he could judging from his start. Opportunity lost thanks to our s***ty bullpen except for Jenks. p.s. In the Oz interview with Roan he showed manlove for Sweeney and Charlie. It appears Oz never wants to see BA's face again, defense be damned. Edited October 1, 200619 yr by greg775
October 1, 200619 yr we've been the DEFENDING world champions since april i hate how everyone still says we are at the beginning of the season everyone goes back to zero we're the defending champs until after the series
October 1, 200619 yr QUOTE(GoRowand33 @ Oct 1, 2006 -> 02:04 PM) we've been the DEFENDING world champions since april i hate how everyone still says we are at the beginning of the season everyone goes back to zero we're the defending champs until after the series We're not defending it any longer.
October 1, 200619 yr The first half was real fun. No doubt about it. That stetch in June when it seemed as if no lead was big enough for us to come back from was amazing. The offensive explosion for much of the year was also a big surprise. I knew it would be better. Thome alone made it better. But nobody could've predicted Dye and Crede would have the years they've had. The pitching was actually pretty good the first two months. Jose was argubly the best pitcher in baseball through May. Buehrle was having another great year. Javy was doing a solid job. Freddy was OK. Jon was sucking. Overall, the starting pitching was pretty solid. However, what has taken place since July 7th has killed the entire season for me. There's no way to sugarcoat a team with this level of talent finishing in third place. Just can't do it. So much was put into this team with the idea of winning it all again. We failed miserably. I, for one, want to forget 2006 ever happened. But, I will say it was fun being on top for a year. I hope we get to experience that feeling again REAL soon.
October 1, 200619 yr First half was great, the unravelling started after being swept by the Yankee near the all star break, IMO. GO SOX in 2007.
October 1, 200619 yr QUOTE(whitesox1976 @ Oct 1, 2006 -> 03:10 PM) First half was great, the unravelling started after being swept by the Yankee near the all star break, IMO. GO SOX in 2007. It actually started against the Red Sox. They were never right again after that series.
October 1, 200619 yr QUOTE(GoRowand33 @ Oct 1, 2006 -> 02:04 PM) we've been the DEFENDING world champions since april i hate how everyone still says we are at the beginning of the season everyone goes back to zero we're the defending champs until after the series Not "defending," but REIGNING World Champions.
October 1, 200619 yr It was said to watch WGN today and here them say for the last time...World Champion Chicago White Sox baseball is brought to you by...
October 1, 200619 yr QUOTE(JERMAINEDYE4MVP @ Oct 1, 2006 -> 02:40 PM) We're not defending it any longer. But the world could end Oct 20 and it'd still be ours
October 2, 200619 yr QUOTE(The Critic @ Oct 1, 2006 -> 11:43 AM) Today is the final day of the White Sox reign as World Series Champions, at least in my mind, since they didn't qualify for the tournament to repeat. I just wanted to post my gratitude to the Sox for the most fun I've had as a baseball fan. This past year has been a blast! THANKS for the memories, and GET 'EM AGAIN NEXT YEAR!!!! I agree completely. Last year was the best sports year of my life, and brought a day that I didn't think would come around in my entire lifetime, let alone when I was merely 18. Great year, great fun, and great memories Now lets get back on track for 2007 and do it again Edited October 2, 200619 yr by Felix
October 2, 200619 yr Yea last year was it for me too....I finally got a World Series and Ill never forget that, the guys brought a lot of people a lot of joy. Time to move onto the Bears, which isn't going half bad right about now. I don't care about the NBA and maybe one day the Hawks will come back and get a cup.
October 2, 200619 yr QUOTE(3 BeWareTheNewSox 5 @ Oct 1, 2006 -> 06:34 PM) But the world could end Oct 20 and it'd still be ours Always the optimist.
October 2, 200619 yr QUOTE(ZoSo @ Oct 1, 2006 -> 12:15 PM) The final day for the victory lap (or the death march, which ever you prefer). A sweep of the Twins, basically deciding for them who they'll have the honor of losing to, and winning 91 games would be a pretty nice consolation prize. There's no shame in winning 90+ and coming up short. Like Homer said, "the dolphins just wanted it more." That would've been a nice consolation prize.
October 3, 200619 yr Not to delve into hockey here, but the Hawks will never win a Cup. That organization is worse than the Cub. GO BEARS! go Sox next February.
October 3, 200619 yr For once, I'm glad that the 4-0 Bears and the dismantling of the Scrub bosses are the top stories.
October 3, 200619 yr QUOTE(The Critic @ Oct 1, 2006 -> 04:43 PM) Today is the final day of the White Sox reign as World Series Champions, at least in my mind, since they didn't qualify for the tournament to repeat. I just wanted to post my gratitude to the Sox for the most fun I've had as a baseball fan. This past year has been a blast! THANKS for the memories, and GET 'EM AGAIN NEXT YEAR!!!! I agree with you, Critic, but the Sox are still Champs until the new one is crowned so I am still hanging on to that. But, we will be back in 2007.
October 3, 200619 yr QUOTE(greg775 @ Oct 1, 2006 -> 06:00 PM) p.s. In the Oz interview with Roan he showed manlove for Sweeney and Charlie. It appears Oz never wants to see BA's face again, defense be damned. If Anderson is traded and Sweeney wins the CF in ST, it will be interesting to see what Oz does if Sweeney starts off slow
October 3, 200619 yr If Anderson is traded and Sweeney wins the CF in ST, it will be interesting to see what Oz does if Sweeney starts off slow Great point, that obviously could happen. The article on BA where Brian says he wants to work hard this offseason returning to where he slams hits in the gaps is encouraging. Oz said the job is not BA's but it's obvious if he shows improvement he has the leg up considering he already got a year experience under his belt and is incredible defensively. If we don't make a deal, I'd expect to see BA start the season in cf, but he will have a short leash unfortunately for him. Don't you agree, though, that Oz is not high on the guy and is desperately hoping for an upgrade?
October 4, 200619 yr lets just do what the New England Patriots did. Win a the superbowl. Miss making the playoffs the next year, and then win the next 2 after that
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