42. Juan Uribe

 

 

(4 of 27 lists - 51 points - highest ranking #2 rangercal)

 

bio by knightni -

 

October 26, 2005.

 

Time stands still when you see that picture.

 

Game 4 of the 2005 World Series, Top of the ninth inning. White Sox lead only 1-0 and this was the clinching game. There was one out, and Jason Lane, the tying run, was on second base. Chris Burke, who had been giving the Sox fits all series, was up as a pinch hitter.

 

Young Closer Bobby Jenks had come in to close the Series out and bring the Southside of Chicago their first World Series winner since World War I. Jenks had given up a leadoff single to Jason Lane and Catcher Brad Ausmus had bunted Lane to second base.

 

Juan Uribe was known for a strong arm at short, but had never been known for being fleet of foot. However, this was the biggest game of his life and he wasn't going to give up until the game was over.

 

Burke took a hard swing at a Jenks offspeed pitch that never quite bent and popped the ball up. The ball sailed into third base foul ground with third baseman Joe Crede and Uribe giving chase.

 

It started tailing back fair and that's when Uribe knew that he had a shot at it.

 

Surprisingly enough, the fans at Minute Maid Park in Houston could have easily interfered with Uribe as he leapt into the stands after Burke's foul ball -- but no one did.

 

Uribe dove into the stands near the infield tarp.

 

He came out showing the prettiest baseball that I - or any White Sox fan had ever seen.

 

It was like a giant weight had been lifted off of every Sox fan's shoulders.

 

We knew that this was our game - our year - our championship.

 

So what if the tying run remained on 2nd with one out to go?

 

Bobby had saved it for us before and would again.

 

"Tying run at second, two out."

"Palmiero -- over the head of Jenks."

"Uribe -- charges -- throws... -- OUT! AND THE WHITE SOX HAVE WON THE WORLD SERIES!"

 

 

Please feel free to comment with any more info and favorite stories about this player or any other in this list.

Can't believe a guy who is hated as much here made this.

 

Thanks for 2005, Juany!!

He's a guy who frustrates the hell out of me....yet I'll love him forever.

That nice writeup made me feel good about Juan. Great writeup.

That nice writeup made me feel good about Juan. Great writeup.

 

That write up was fabulous, and perfectly defines Juan's place in Whie Sox history. Excellent work.

Because of 2005, Juan will forever have a place in all of our hearts.

one of the finest defensive players i have ever seen....at least on a day to day basis

That write up was fabulous, and perfectly defines Juan's place in Whie Sox history. Excellent work.

 

+1

 

I just can't believe how good he was the first two months of 2004. It boggles my mind that since then he has gotten worse and worse and worse. But the best thing about Juan is his team-first attitude. He plays where ever the team needs him to play and doesn't say a word (maybe that's cause no one undestands him anyways english or spanish, but who cares).

Thanks guys!

 

I'm glad that you liked my writeup.

Looks like Crede is getting a blow job in the photo.

If Jeter or A-Rod makes that same play, ESPN would still be blowing kisses up his ass. Greatest play on the biggest stage.

Excellent play. Uribe does frustrate the hell out of us, but we can't hate The Tazmanian Devil.

I don't know what's wrong with me, but I am actually starting to like this guy again. I think its because he was a bench player and is just a replacement. I wouldn't want him penciled in as a starter at the start of a year, but he is good to have around.

Excellent play. Uribe does frustrate the hell out of us, but we can't hate The Tazmanian Devil.

 

 

I can and I do.

I don't know what's wrong with me, but I am actually starting to like this guy again.

 

Probably because he's playing phenomenal defense at 3B and is currently having a halfway decent series at the plate.

 

Given how bad Fields looked out there, I don't mind Juan so much right now, either.

 

He's a guy who frustrates the hell out of me....yet I'll love him forever.

That.

 

Although, at 3B, he frustrates me less.

Looks like Crede is getting a blow job in the photo.

 

 

LOL, what an awkward looking pose he has.

Probably my least favorite Sox player of all time.