Chicago White Sox 2007 Thread - Page 30

eriqjaffe · 08-21-2007, 11:30 PM

The Sox climb out of the cellar, winning their second straight against KC.

Jim Thome hit home run #493, and Bobby Jenks has now retired 6 straight batters.

Ozzie Guillen used six relief pitchers over the last 3 innings.

eriqjaffe · 08-23-2007, 12:27 PM

So Ozzie Guillen is discussing using Jim Thome as a lead off hitter because of his OBP.

http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news...=.jsp&c_id=cws

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Originally Posted by WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH OZZIE GUILLEN?

Why does it do any good if you're a leadoff guy who can run but can't hit or get on the bases? A lot of people are wrong about the leadoff man. A leadoff hitter should have a higher on-base percentage than anyone else.

I did some math, and figured that at his current rate, over 600 at-bats, Josh Fields would have 35 home runs, 107 RBIs . . .and 210 strikeouts!

eriqjaffe · 08-24-2007, 11:15 AM

Heh...

http://www.theheckler.com/news/templates/?a=1205&z=2

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Mike MacDougal has been fined an undisclosed amount for failure to comply with team rules after the Sox reliever refused to slide on the tarp during Thursday night's rain delay.

"Mike was aware it was his turn to fake an injury and free a roster spot," said general manager Kenny Williams. "Luis Terrero is already pretending to have a strained groin and the team wants to bring Andy Gonzalez back up."

...

Once a player is placed on the DL his roster spot is open, and with the Sox calling up so many players from Charlotte many relievers have been asked to take one for the team.

"Boone Logan is aware he must exit every hot tub with reckless abandon and Matt Thornton must ride a motorcycle to all home games," said Williams. "Ryan Bukvich must clock at least 40 hours every off season spelunking."

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"If he's smart, he would throw at Manny’s [expletive deleted] head the first chance he gets," said manager Ozzie Guillen. "He can take one punch from Ramirez and be on the 15-day."

Goodsox · 08-24-2007, 11:48 AM

Ha, that was a great article

eriqjaffe · 08-24-2007, 11:57 AM

That site is full of good stuffs.

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The official announced attendance was 31,739, but if you believe there were more than 20,000 fans there you might also believe Jose Contreras' problems can be fixed. The part-time reliever and full-time crappy starter lowered his record to 6-16 while surrendering four runs in six innings.

"Much had been said about personal problems which may be affecting his performance," said pitching coach Don Cooper. "The best advice I can give to Jose is stop playing baseball and get on with his life."

eriqjaffe · 08-25-2007, 07:44 PM

I have one thing to say about this season.

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eriqjaffe · 08-26-2007, 05:31 PM

Correction.

Holy living [EDITED BY MODS]

Josh Fields got the start in left today, and will probalby be out there for the rest of the year.

Mark that down as a sensible move by the Sox, one of only a handful this year.

Also, mark it down as another move that should have been made at least a month ago.

steady teddy · 08-31-2007, 10:21 AM

Why is Guillen still managing this team? Does he have nude photos of Kenny Williams or something?

darkhorse · 08-31-2007, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by steady teddy

Why is Kenny Williams still running this team? Does he have nude photos of Jerry Reinsdorf or something?

This statement works for me as well.

Goodsox · 08-31-2007, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by steady teddy

Why is Guillen still managing this team? Does he have nude photos of Kenny Williams or something?

It is not Guillen's fault that the team has not executed every single time they get the chance. I truly do not blame any of this on Ozzie and I think his statements the other day were spot on. These players are all underperforming and are not worth a cent right now.

darkhorse · 08-31-2007, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Goodsox

It is not Guillen's fault that the team has not executed every single time they get the chance. I truly do not blame any of this on Ozzie and I think his statements the other day were spot on. These players are all underperforming and are not worth a cent right now.

Darn those players for not absorbing Ozzie's managerial genius!

eriqjaffe · 09-01-2007, 12:51 AM

Myers and MacDougal combined to face 7 batters tonight.

4 walks, 3 hits, 5 earned runs, one more stupid, stupid loss.

33 pitches, 9 for strikes.

I'd say it's unbelievable, but it's sadly all too believable.

darkhorse · 09-01-2007, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by eriqjaffe

I'd say it's unbelievable, but it's sadly all too believable.

Two seasons removed from winning a World Series, and the White Sox slipped to dead last on yesterday's Prospectus Hit List ranking of all MLB clubs.

Fire Ozzie, Kenny, and lynch the owners.

Go Tribe · 09-01-2007, 11:54 AM

gotta love Karma Ozzie

where's that little grabbing your neck choke signal now?

eriqjaffe · 09-01-2007, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Go Tribe

gotta love Karma Ozzie

where's that little grabbing your neck choke signal now?

You might recognize him in this picture.

I know, you're asking yourself, "what's that he's holding?" I understand it's unfamiliar to you, since your club hasn't come close to one since the Truman administration.

Go Tribe · 09-02-2007, 01:50 AM

or this one

darkhorse · 09-02-2007, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by eriqjaffe

I know, you're asking yourself, "what's that he's holding?" I understand it's unfamiliar to you, since your club hasn't come close to one since the Truman administration.

I wonder if it's been that long since the Indians were the worst team in all of baseball?

eriqjaffe · 09-02-2007, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Go Tribe

or this one

Yeah, well, I tried to find an embarrassing picture of Eric Wedge celebrating, but he hasn't had any actual reason to yet.

eriqjaffe · 09-02-2007, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by darkhorse

I wonder if it's been that long since the Indians were the worst team in all of baseball?

Nah, you only have to go back to 1991 for that.

eriqjaffe · 09-04-2007, 11:20 PM

Tell you what, if the Sox could just play 162 games against Detroit...

08-21-2007, 11:30 PM	#581
eriqjaffe Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Under The Christmas Fish Posts: 7,629	The Sox climb out of the cellar, winning their second straight against KC. Jim Thome hit home run #493, and Bobby Jenks has now retired 6 straight batters. Ozzie Guillen used six relief pitchers over the last 3 innings. __________________

08-24-2007, 11:48 AM	#584
Goodsox Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,866	Ha, that was a great article __________________ GoodSox Go White Sox!

08-25-2007, 07:44 PM	#586
eriqjaffe Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Under The Christmas Fish Posts: 7,629	I have one thing to say about this season. [EDITED BY MODS] __________________

08-26-2007, 05:31 PM	#587
eriqjaffe Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Under The Christmas Fish Posts: 7,629	Correction. Holy living [EDITED BY MODS] Josh Fields got the start in left today, and will probalby be out there for the rest of the year. Mark that down as a sensible move by the Sox, one of only a handful this year. Also, mark it down as another move that should have been made at least a month ago. __________________

09-01-2007, 12:51 AM	#592
eriqjaffe Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Under The Christmas Fish Posts: 7,629	Myers and MacDougal combined to face 7 batters tonight. 4 walks, 3 hits, 5 earned runs, one more stupid, stupid loss. 33 pitches, 9 for strikes. I'd say it's unbelievable, but it's sadly all too believable. __________________

08-31-2007, 10:21 AM	#588
steady teddy Major Leagues Join Date: May 2003 Location: Macomb, Michigan Posts: 407	Why is Guillen still managing this team? Does he have nude photos of Kenny Williams or something?

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Go Tribe All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,534 Infractions: 1/0 (0)	gotta love Karma Ozzie where's that little grabbing your neck choke signal now?

09-02-2007, 01:50 AM	#596
Go Tribe All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,534 Infractions: 1/0 (0)	or this one

09-04-2007, 11:20 PM	#600
eriqjaffe Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Under The Christmas Fish Posts: 7,629	Tell you what, if the Sox could just play 162 games against Detroit... __________________