Chicago White Sox 2007 Thread - Page 11

Goodsox · 05-02-2007, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by eriqjaffe

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.

I really think it is time for Greg Walker to get the boot. Other than 2005, the Sox have been a home run or nothing type of hitting club. This was the exact same type of hitter Walker was when he played. I'm really not sure he knows what he is doing. I'd love to see Baines get a shot at working with the hitters since he was a complete hitter for his entire career.

MogulChamp · 05-02-2007, 05:54 PM

Another good pitching performance doused by our inept offense.

We lose this one 3-2, with 5 hits.

Erstad led off the game with a single, but was left on 1st, thus setting the tone that we will just wait on the home run. No steal attempt, bunt, or anything else.

Its getting, very bad. Oh yeah, and AJ batted 3rd

eriqjaffe · 05-02-2007, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MogulChamp

AJ batted 3rd

Yeah, I'm beginning to think that Ozzie is picking his lineups out of a hat, or by throwing darts at a team photo, or something.

I can't wait until Pods and Thome come back, at least the lineups should get back to something approximating a real lineup.

eriqjaffe · 05-03-2007, 10:29 AM

Here's a sobering stat:

The White Sox have not scored a run that didn't involve a homer in 37 innings.

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Originally Posted by Ozzie Guillen

I had tears in my eyes when I was doing the lineup. I can even hit in this lineup.

Unoriginal Name · 05-03-2007, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Goodsox

I really think it is time for Greg Walker to get the boot. Other than 2005, the Sox have been a home run or nothing type of hitting club. This was the exact same type of hitter Walker was when he played. I'm really not sure he knows what he is doing. I'd love to see Baines get a shot at working with the hitters since he was a complete hitter for his entire career.

Yep when you are batting .220 as a team after 1 month of play I think that is a pretty clear call that something needs to be changed.

darkhorse · 05-04-2007, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Unoriginal Name

Yep when you are batting .220 as a team after 1 month of play I think that is a pretty clear call that something needs to be changed.

They should fire the Yankees strength and conditioning coach.

eriqjaffe · 05-05-2007, 03:58 PM

The good news: The Sox finally scored a run without hitting a home run to do it!

The bad news: It was the only one they scored en route to their 5th straight loss!

eriqjaffe · 05-06-2007, 11:08 PM

Good to see the offense finally get it in gear for a couple games now.

A.J. Pierzynski - sticking it to the Angels since 2005!

eriqjaffe · 05-07-2007, 09:24 AM

Not relevant to this season, really, but check out this awesome clip of Ivan Calderon robbing Alan Trammell of a home run circa 1987 or 1988:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0o9vgvJOuM

One of the more under-rated awesome catches of all time, IMHO.

And, just so you know, the outfielder that comes over to congratulate Calderon is...

...wait for it...

Kenny Williams!

MattH3322 · 05-07-2007, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by eriqjaffe

Not relevant to this season, really, but check out this awesome clip of Ivan Calderon robbing Alan Trammell of a home run circa 1987 or 1988:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0o9vgvJOuM

One of the more under-rated awesome catches of all time, IMHO.

And, just so you know, the outfielder that comes over to congratulate Calderon is...

...wait for it...

Kenny Williams!

that is pretty good catch.

Goodsox · 05-07-2007, 10:23 AM

What about this great White Sox Catch?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryywruiDsL4&NR=1

Oh yeah, nevermind

eriqjaffe · 05-07-2007, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodsox

What about this great White Sox Catch?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryywruiDsL4&NR=1

Oh yeah, nevermind

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Originally Posted by I bet you know a guy like this

d00d aron rowand wouldve maed that catch cuz hez awesum kennnny get him bakc!!!!!

The best part is how it literally looks like he's treading water out there.

I guess Erstad's not used to center field in such an unfamiliar ballpark.

Goodsox · 05-07-2007, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by eriqjaffe

The best part is how it literally looks like he's treading water out there.

I guess Erstad's not used to center field in such an unfamiliar ballpark.

Definitely one of the strangest plays I've seen in a long time. People miss fly balls here and there, but Erstad was nowhere near the ball

eriqjaffe · 05-07-2007, 10:35 AM

Judging from the time of day that it took place, I imagine he must've just lost the ball against the twighlight, which I've heard is fairly easy to do.

But, yeah, he looked Rob Mackowiak lost.

eriqjaffe · 05-07-2007, 05:17 PM

dola,

Again, not related to the 2007 season in the slightest, but I also came across this over the weekend:

http://www.archive.org/details/361002CubsVsWhiteSox

MP3s of the radio broadcast of Game 2 of the 1936 Chicago City Series from Comiskey Park - and it's a White Sox Winner!

Luis_Rivera · 05-07-2007, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Goodsox

I really think it is time for Greg Walker to get the boot. Other than 2005, the Sox have been a home run or nothing type of hitting club. This was the exact same type of hitter Walker was when he played. I'm really not sure he knows what he is doing. I'd love to see Baines get a shot at working with the hitters since he was a complete hitter for his entire career.

Uh, they relied on the home run to score their runs more in 2005 than anytime in recent memory.

Luis_Rivera · 05-07-2007, 05:31 PM

2005 was also their worst offensive year as a team since AT LEAST 1999.

eriqjaffe · 05-07-2007, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Luis_Rivera

Uh, they relied on the home run to score their runs more in 2005 than anytime in recent memory.

Yes, yes, yes, we all know that Ozzieball/Smartball/Smallball was a myth.

The point is that, so far this year, the Sox have been much more literally a "home run or nothing" team. 37 innings of no runs scoring without being the direct result of a home run, for crying out loud.

Luis_Rivera · 05-07-2007, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by eriqjaffe

Yes, yes, yes, we all know that Ozzieball/Smartball/Smallball was a myth.

Apparently Goodsox did not!

Goodsox · 05-07-2007, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Luis_Rivera

Apparently Goodsox did not!

Please, for you to try and call me out is a joke. I've been a Sox season ticket holder since I was a little boy and unlike most people, I was a fan before 2005. I live and breathe the White Sox. Yes, it may be pathetic, but it is my passion. Ask my dogs Maggs and Baines

No Joke, but I'd like to change Maggs' name

. As for 2005, the team did not solely rely on the home run. They found ways to score and did not always need the 2 run or 3 run bomb to score, which they did last year and now. Of course they had a lot of home runs in 2005, what team would not with Konerko, Dye, and Crede. The Sox have typically had a lot of power in the lineup for quite a while, especially with guys like Thomas, Belle, Ordonez, and Lee in previous years. However, as previously stated, they did not rely on it in 2005. Every other year for quite a while (excluding 2005), we have had to watch them swing for the fences or nothing. Plus this year you can actually see them swinging for the fences at just about everything. I just want to see good at bats, which is why they had so many homers in '05. Okay, enough. I think I've made my point.

05-05-2007, 03:58 PM	#207
eriqjaffe Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Under The Christmas Fish Posts: 7,629	The good news: The Sox finally scored a run without hitting a home run to do it! The bad news: It was the only one they scored en route to their 5th straight loss! __________________

05-06-2007, 11:08 PM	#208
eriqjaffe Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Under The Christmas Fish Posts: 7,629	Good to see the offense finally get it in gear for a couple games now. A.J. Pierzynski - sticking it to the Angels since 2005! __________________

05-07-2007, 09:24 AM	#209
eriqjaffe Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Under The Christmas Fish Posts: 7,629	Not relevant to this season, really, but check out this awesome clip of Ivan Calderon robbing Alan Trammell of a home run circa 1987 or 1988: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0o9vgvJOuM One of the more under-rated awesome catches of all time, IMHO. And, just so you know, the outfielder that comes over to congratulate Calderon is... ...wait for it... Kenny Williams! __________________

05-07-2007, 10:23 AM	#211
Goodsox Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,866	What about this great White Sox Catch? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryywruiDsL4&NR=1 Oh yeah, nevermind __________________ GoodSox Go White Sox!

05-07-2007, 10:35 AM	#214
eriqjaffe Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Under The Christmas Fish Posts: 7,629	Judging from the time of day that it took place, I imagine he must've just lost the ball against the twighlight, which I've heard is fairly easy to do. But, yeah, he looked Rob Mackowiak lost. __________________

05-02-2007, 05:54 PM	#202
MogulChamp All Star Reserve Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 656	Another good pitching performance doused by our inept offense. We lose this one 3-2, with 5 hits. Erstad led off the game with a single, but was left on 1st, thus setting the tone that we will just wait on the home run. No steal attempt, bunt, or anything else. Its getting, very bad. Oh yeah, and AJ batted 3rd

05-07-2007, 05:17 PM	#215
eriqjaffe Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Under The Christmas Fish Posts: 7,629	dola, Again, not related to the 2007 season in the slightest, but I also came across this over the weekend: http://www.archive.org/details/361002CubsVsWhiteSox MP3s of the radio broadcast of Game 2 of the 1936 Chicago City Series from Comiskey Park - and it's a White Sox Winner! __________________

05-07-2007, 05:31 PM	#217
Luis_Rivera Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,177	2005 was also their worst offensive year as a team since AT LEAST 1999.