October 4, 201510 yr You know what really defined Mark when it came down to it? That damn slip-n-slide. Until proven otherwise, thus the career of one of the most unique players in baseball history comes to a close.
October 4, 201510 yr Very weird. He has had great success against the Royals, too. Must have a dead arm or amazing amounts of pain.
October 4, 201510 yr QUOTE (BrianAnderson @ Oct 3, 2015 -> 07:38 PM) Must be an injury??! How does a 15 game winner not have a spot somewhere on a postseason roster?? They've added Price and Stroman's back. Buehrle would be 5th starter which they don't need. They should add him to the bullpen, but maybe they're adding another position player.
October 4, 201510 yr This has me all emotional. Mark is hands down my favorite player ever. The game will miss him.
October 4, 201510 yr Wow... what an unreal person and player. Great career. Not bad at all for a 38th round draft pick eh? ;-)
October 4, 201510 yr QUOTE (Brian @ Oct 3, 2015 -> 08:41 PM) Would be sweet if he was traded to us for tomorrow's game. Now that would be cool
October 4, 201510 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 3, 2015 -> 10:05 PM) I am so very sad to see this. Mark is one of my all time favorite players. Ditto. I'm getting all nostalgic right now.
October 4, 201510 yr One of the most overrated players by Sox fans. He was a good pitcher, but not 1st or 2nd ballot HOF like some people around here used to make you think the way they talked about him. Had a cool personality though. I think Toronto could use him in the bullpen for the playoffs as a long reliever. Just in case one of their guys gets in trouble, they won't have to burn their bullpen.
October 4, 201510 yr Couldn't he be added to the ALCS if they make it and one of their pitchers happens to get hurt?
October 4, 201510 yr This is sad to see. He's one of the few players out there who I'd regularly check stats on. I knew he'd never get to 300 wins but I always liked to see him inch closer win by win. He's at 214 now and either way it was a great career to see. Wish it wasn't true, but at least he's going out on his own terms. Sucks he won't be in the playoffs.
October 4, 201510 yr Hell of a career Buehrle has had and I will miss him. I really hope Toronto puts Buehrle in the pen since the Jays have a real shot a doing some post season damage. Maybe when Cooper retires, Buehrle can take over.
October 4, 201510 yr QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Oct 4, 2015 -> 06:31 AM) One of the most overrated players by Sox fans. He was a good pitcher, but not 1st or 2nd ballot HOF like some people around here used to make you think the way they talked about him. Had a cool personality though. I think Toronto could use him in the bullpen for the playoffs as a long reliever. Just in case one of their guys gets in trouble, they won't have to burn their bullpen. What a lousy post. Overrated? What are you expecting from your players? He was amazing and a good example for all the other pitchers.
October 4, 201510 yr Toronto really messed up here. Why not put the greatest postseason closer on your playoff roster?
October 4, 201510 yr This story is so weird. Buehrle has had a decent season and isn't getting lit up every outing. He rules the Royals still. I wonder if we're going to hear he's in so much pain. I mean doesn't he have a few more years on his contract, too? He's not that old, either. That's crazy he must be hurt beyond belief to not pitch in the playoffs.
October 4, 201510 yr QUOTE (greg775 @ Oct 4, 2015 -> 03:22 AM) This story is so weird. Buehrle has had a decent season and isn't getting lit up every outing. He rules the Royals still. I wonder if we're going to hear he's in so much pain. I mean doesn't he have a few more years on his contract, too? He's not that old, either. That's crazy he must be hurt beyond belief to not pitch in the playoffs. No, his contract is up. And it just sounds like they aren't putting him on their postseason roster. If he was in pain, I doubt he'd pitch today. I'm just sad. I was gonna pull for the Blue Jays because of Mark.
October 4, 201510 yr QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Oct 4, 2015 -> 09:26 AM) No, his contract is up. And it just sounds like they aren't putting him on their postseason roster. If he was in pain, I doubt he'd pitch today. I'm just sad. I was gonna pull for the Blue Jays because of Mark. Pretty good story here. His shoulder's ailing. He's done at 36. Weird. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/base...rticle26555885/ Edited October 4, 201510 yr by greg775
October 4, 201510 yr I expect the Sox to sign him to a contract so he can retire as a White Sox, ceremony and all.
October 4, 201510 yr QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Oct 4, 2015 -> 04:03 PM) I expect the Sox to sign him to a contract so he can retire as a White Sox, ceremony and all. it would great and fitting, if he can be at spring training and pitch the opening day.... for 1 pitch and then leave and retire. i really thought he would sign as a free agent....
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