That's too bad. Usually pitchers who throw perfect games aren't the same after each start for a while.

 

You know, in this case I am willing to accept that the Sox will not face King Felix.

Somebody was saying Youk was hitting under .200 in the last 30 games?? Wonder where he'll be playing next year. Who's gonna pay the freight? It won't be the White Sox. We'll be back to Morel and pray for no back injury.

Brett Myers is on twitter, for those who'd like to follow.

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http://www.twitter.com/theOutlaw39

So the dumbass that jumped in the fountain after Dunn's 400th homer got arrested and had to give up the ball.

Why is it we seem to always suck against KC? Just wondering.

So the dumbass that jumped in the fountain after Dunn's 400th homer got arrested and had to give up the ball.

 

Arresting him is a little much. Kicking him out, I would understand.

Arresting him is a little much. Kicking him out, I would understand.

 

That is what would have happened if he had jumped on the field.

That is what would have happened if he had jumped on the field.

 

Good thing he didn't do THAT.

 

I maybe alone but jumping into a fountain, out of play, to retrieve a #400 HR ball does not equal running on the field.

Why is it we seem to always suck against KC? Just wondering.

 

Just the randomness of baseball? Some teams just seem to have your number or match up better? Just like some batters crush certain pitchers and can't hit others. I don't think it has anything to do with effort, I don't think the Sox are lacking for motivation this weekend.

Sox face Jason Vargas on Friday. He's riding a streak of 10 quality starts, with a 1.95 ERA. And Peavy gets to face him. Yay!

 

Hopefully Felix doesn't get moved up to Sunday and we'll miss altogether.

Mark Gonzales ‏@MDGonzales

 

From the Sox's game notes: Sox will try to avoid being swept for the second time this season (July 20-22 at Detroit).

 

Sox lead majors with 31 HRs in August. Only 8-9 in last 17 games vs. AL Central

Mark Gonzales ‏@MDGonzales

 

From the Sox's game notes: Sox will try to avoid being swept for the second time this season (July 20-22 at Detroit).

 

Sox lead majors with 31 HRs in August. Only 8-9 in last 17 games vs. AL Central

 

 

We have to do better against the Central division foes for sure

We have to do better against the Central division foes for sure

4-7 vs. Tigers

4-8 vs. Royals

9-3 vs. Twins

8-4 vs. Indians

 

Really, we just have to do better against Detroit and KC. I can understand the paltry record against Detroit, they are a good team. But letting the AL's third-worst team beat us silly like they do is unacceptable.

It feels strange to say, but I would rather be playing the Yankees than the Royals.

It feels strange to say, but I would rather be playing the Yankees than the Royals.

thats what i said yesterday

thats what i said yesterday

 

Its weird. We are 6-3 vs Texas, 2-2 with NYY, and yes 4-8 vs KC. Baseball is a funny game. I don't think any other sport really skews like that.

Its weird. We are 6-3 vs Texas, 2-2 with NYY, and yes 4-8 vs KC. Baseball is a funny game. I don't think any other sport really skews like that.

 

And I almost forgot 3-0 vs the Rays.

It feels strange to say, but I would rather be playing the Yankees than the Royals.

 

I would be surprised if they lose this series to the Yankees.

And I almost forgot 3-0 vs the Rays.

 

You also forgot 1-2 vs. the Astros, at home!

You also forgot 1-2 vs. the Astros, at home!

Boy, would love to have one of those back right about now.

I think it's also fair to say there are no truly awful American League teams this year. Even the Twins have had stretches of playing pretty good. The Mariners are gaining on .500. The Indians had a good first half. The Red Sox and Blue Jays are under .500, but have had injury problems.

 

It's tough to beat anyone in the AL on any given day, so it's just a matter of playing good baseball day in and day out, and letting the talent win out in the end.

Left is all right: Before losing Saturday to Bruce Chen, the Sox were 10-4 in games against left-handed starters since July 1.

 

Some of their improvement has been credited to the hiring of left-handed batting practice pitcher Mike Kashirsky for home games to assist left-hander and bullpen coach Juan Nieves.

 

"It's important to have left-handed BP pitchers, just to create that feel before you go into a game, so your vision is set," hitting coach Jeff Manto said.

No one ever thought of that before?

No one ever thought of that before?

 

Nah, "juss hit de focking ball" should be enough.

No one ever thought of that before?

Kevin Hickey was the LH BP pitcher.

I plan on going to see the Sox in the following games:

@BAL 28 AUG

@BAL 29 AUG

@DET 1 SEP

MIN 4 SEP

 

Can someone do me a favor and help me project who I'll see pitching for the Sox in those games?