Chicago White Sox 2007 Thread - Page 10

Goodsox · 04-22-2007, 05:38 PM

Found it funny that the Tribune ran an article this morning on how good Aardsma is and that he found his niche in Chicago. They jinxed him

eriqjaffe · 04-23-2007, 12:00 AM

Dear Ozzie,

Boone Logan still sucks.

eriqjaffe · 04-28-2007, 05:41 PM

Thome started last night, and then was lifted after one swing of the bat.

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Guillen plans to use veteran reserves such as Pablo Ozuna, Alex Cintron and Rob Mackowiak to replace Thome in the designated-hitter role, and he would call up a position player from the Minors who best suits the White Sox needs off the bench.

The article goes on about Sweeney or Owens, but I think Josh "I Hit A Home Run In My First At-Bat, So I Must Be Awesome" Fields might be the guy that gets the call.

Astros33Resurrected · 04-28-2007, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by eriqjaffe

Thome started last night, and then was lifted after one swing of the bat.

The article goes on about Sweeney or Owens, but I think Josh "I Hit A Home Run In My First At-Bat, So I Must Be Awesome" Fields might be the guy that gets the call.

Do you like Fields, EJ?

darkhorse · 04-29-2007, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobbuttons

Not surprisingly, you guys beat Fausto Carmona. I've said it before and I'll say it again.. he's garbage. He's our worst starter by far.

LOL

Goodsox · 04-29-2007, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by eriqjaffe

Thome started last night, and then was lifted after one swing of the bat.

The article goes on about Sweeney or Owens, but I think Josh "I Hit A Home Run In My First At-Bat, So I Must Be Awesome" Fields might be the guy that gets the call.

I was at today's game and it Sweeney made a great play in left field. However, the Chokefense didn't show up again. It's all home run or nothing for this team. Such a shame

MogulChamp · 04-29-2007, 08:51 PM

Yep, pretty sad performance today.

Not sure what happened to "Ozzieball", now's the time we have to see it with the offense slumping. Twice we had baserunners on to lead an inning, once it was even Erstad. No bunts, steals, or even an attempt to move the runner over.

Furthermore, Ozzie's use of the pen has been questionable at best.

Friday nights game, its late innings and we are trying to hold a lead and he's bringing in Mccarthy and Sisco.

Today, he brings in our best setup guy, Aardsma in the 7th. Top it off with brining Jenks in with nothing to gain, and he gives up 2 runs. Not good for his confidence.

I just dont understand Ozzie. My choice would be to use Aardsma for the 8th with a lead, Jenks to close with a lead. That's it. Use the other guys for whatever.

Anyhow, we'll see how it plays out. Off for a pretty tough road trip. 3 in Seattle, 3 in LA, and 2 (?) in Minnesota.

Oh yeah, and what's up with his lineups?? I am absolutely sick and freakin tired of him falling in love with L-R-L-R in the damn lineup. AJ batting cleanup??? WTF.

eriqjaffe · 04-29-2007, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Astros33Resurrected

Do you like Fields, EJ?

Meh. I see him as Joe Borchard Part II, but that may be because he was also a Division I quarterback and was drafted for his "athleticism" rather than for his "being a really, really good baseball player". The Sox draft strategies have been pretty good at churning out nothing of late.

Speaking of churning out nothing, the Sox optioned Brian Anderson back down to Charlotte. They also outrighted Casey Rogowski to Charlotte the other day, which is a fancy way of saying they took him off the 40-man roster.

[sarcasm]I bet it's all just a precusor to the inevitable return of Aaron Rowand![/sarcasm]

Really, the Sox played "Ozzieball" for one year with any consistency, and even then they were very reliant on the longball. It's just that the pitching was out of it's collective mind and could survive only getting 2 or 3 runs more often.

Goodsox · 04-29-2007, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by eriqjaffe

Meh. I see him as Joe Borchard Part II, but that may be because he was also a Division I quarterback and was drafted for his "athleticism" rather than for his "being a really, really good baseball player". The Sox draft strategies have been pretty good at churning out nothing of late.

Ditto. I sure hope Fields turns out to be more than Borchard, but I have that same feeling as you.

eriqjaffe · 04-30-2007, 10:11 AM

Didn't notice this article last night, but apparently the Sox are expected to call up Luis Terrero today to replace Brian Anderson:

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune....home-headlines

Ultimately, it's probably the best thing to do for the reserve outfield situation. BA's not going to get any better if he never gets to swing the bat, which he will get to do every day in Charlotte. Terrero is a guy who probably isn't ever going to be starting caliber, so having him ride the pines and come in late in the game as a defensive sub makes perfect sense. Apparently, the Sox feel the same way:

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Originally Posted by A surprisingly non-inflammatory Ozzie Guillen

We still think (Anderson) can play every day in the big leagues. If we didn't, we'd just leave him here and let him do what he's doing right now. He'd be a backup player for his life.

FWIW, Sweeney is only expected to be on the big club while Thome's on the DL.

darkhorse · 04-30-2007, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by eriqjaffe

Really, the Sox played "Ozzieball" for one year

What is "Ozzieball" exactly?

Is it winning the World Series?

eriqjaffe · 04-30-2007, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by darkhorse

What is "Ozzieball" exactly?

Is it winning the World Series?

Basically, yeah.

Ozzieball basically means, "play without your heads in your ***es for a year and see what happens."

eriqjaffe · 04-30-2007, 12:12 PM

Holy crap, this is hilarious!

The AL Central Trail Part 1
The AL Central Trail Part 2

MogulChamp · 04-30-2007, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by eriqjaffe

Holy crap, this is hilarious!

The AL Central Trail Part 1
The AL Central Trail Part 2

Very nice find! Friggin hilarious.

"You have now entered Detroit, awaiting you are 25 brooms."

eriqjaffe · 04-30-2007, 01:10 PM

eriqjaffe · 05-01-2007, 11:13 PM

And what does Terrero do in his first at-bat? Takes a 1-1 pitch down the line for a solo homer.

Astros33Resurrected · 05-01-2007, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by eriqjaffe

And what does Terrero do in his first at-bat? Takes a 1-1 pitch down the line for a solo homer.

nice

MogulChamp · 05-02-2007, 12:39 AM

Great job by Vasquez tonight. Unfortunately we only score 2 runs on 4 hits.

What the heck is wrong with the offense?? Our pitching has been phenomenal, we just cant get any run support. It's getting a bit frustrating.

Unoriginal Name · 05-02-2007, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by MogulChamp

Great job by Vasquez tonight. Unfortunately we only score 2 runs on 4 hits.

What the heck is wrong with the offense?? Our pitching has been phenomenal, we just cant get any run support. It's getting a bit frustrating.

Seems like everything is either a weak groundball or hit right at someone. Eventually the offense has to turn around....I hope.

eriqjaffe · 05-02-2007, 09:28 AM

No kidding - in 2005 (and a good chuck of 2006) it seemed like there was always somebody in the lineup who was hitting the ball well or getting the hit when it mattered.

This year...not so much.

04-22-2007, 05:38 PM	#181
Goodsox Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,866	Found it funny that the Tribune ran an article this morning on how good Aardsma is and that he found his niche in Chicago. They jinxed him __________________ GoodSox Go White Sox!

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04-29-2007, 08:51 PM	#187
MogulChamp All Star Reserve Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 656	Yep, pretty sad performance today. Not sure what happened to "Ozzieball", now's the time we have to see it with the offense slumping. Twice we had baserunners on to lead an inning, once it was even Erstad. No bunts, steals, or even an attempt to move the runner over. Furthermore, Ozzie's use of the pen has been questionable at best. Friday nights game, its late innings and we are trying to hold a lead and he's bringing in Mccarthy and Sisco. Today, he brings in our best setup guy, Aardsma in the 7th. Top it off with brining Jenks in with nothing to gain, and he gives up 2 runs. Not good for his confidence. I just dont understand Ozzie. My choice would be to use Aardsma for the 8th with a lead, Jenks to close with a lead. That's it. Use the other guys for whatever. Anyhow, we'll see how it plays out. Off for a pretty tough road trip. 3 in Seattle, 3 in LA, and 2 (?) in Minnesota. Oh yeah, and what's up with his lineups?? I am absolutely sick and freakin tired of him falling in love with L-R-L-R in the damn lineup. AJ batting cleanup??? WTF. Last edited by MogulChamp; 04-29-2007 at 08:53 PM.

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05-02-2007, 12:39 AM	#198
MogulChamp All Star Reserve Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 656	Great job by Vasquez tonight. Unfortunately we only score 2 runs on 4 hits. What the heck is wrong with the offense?? Our pitching has been phenomenal, we just cant get any run support. It's getting a bit frustrating.

05-02-2007, 09:28 AM	#200
eriqjaffe Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Under The Christmas Fish Posts: 7,629	No kidding - in 2005 (and a good chuck of 2006) it seemed like there was always somebody in the lineup who was hitting the ball well or getting the hit when it mattered. This year...not so much. __________________