Chicago White Sox 2007 Thread - Page 6

eriqjaffe · 04-06-2007, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jestor

If the rotation doesn't start eating more innings, we're going to have one dead-ass bullpen.

No kidding. I don't really count Thursday, though, since Buehrle didn't leave the game because he was getting shelled - then again, he didn't stick around long enough to get shelled.

Javier "6th Inning Exit" Vazquez goes tomorrow, so it's probably just as well that the Sox postponed today's game. Hell, it may well be the real reason why they postponed today's game.

I love Palehose 7, BTW:

magnet · 04-06-2007, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by magnet

I'd be watching baseball too if Chicago knew their own city well enough to KNOW THEY NEED A RETRACTABLE ROOF!

:foldsarmsandtapsfoot:

eriqjaffe · 04-07-2007, 11:03 PM

You know, if somebody came up to me and said, "after the first 4 games, Javier Vazquez will be your only starting pitcher with an ERA under 5", I'd have laughed myself silly.

Now I'm not sure quite what to think, except to think two things:

1) Vazquez looked fantastic.
2) Guillen actually knew when to pull him from the game.

Oh, and Michael Cuddyer made a very, very costly mistake.

eriqjaffe · 04-07-2007, 11:04 PM

Dola,

The only roof the South Side has ever needed was the one that Ron Kittle used to hit baseballs over. :fireworks:

eriqjaffe · 04-09-2007, 09:56 AM

Very impressive Major League debut for John Danks yesterday - one bad pitch away from 6 scoreless innings (and one pitch away from 18 consecutive shutout innings for the weekend). I certainly didn't expect Danks to outduel Santana, but he more than held his own against one of the best (if not the best) pitchers in baseball today. Santana, as usual, handcuffed the Sox, which isn't really a surprise at all.

All in all, a solid weekend - hopefully, Contreras and Garland can shake off their lousy starts and get things back on track. There's still a chance that Buehrle could make his next scheduled start in Oakland, but they may hold him back until the Cleveland series next weekend.

Unoriginal Name · 04-09-2007, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by eriqjaffe

Very impressive Major League debut for John Danks yesterday - one bad pitch away from 6 scoreless innings (and one pitch away from 18 consecutive shutout innings for the weekend). I certainly didn't expect Danks to outduel Santana, but he more than held his own against one of the best (if not the best) pitchers in baseball today. Santana, as usual, handcuffed the Sox, which isn't really a surprise at all.

All in all, a solid weekend - hopefully, Contreras and Garland can shake off their lousy starts and get things back on track. There's still a chance that Buehrle could make his next scheduled start in Oakland, but they may hold him back until the Cleveland series next weekend.

I was very impressed with how Danks handled himself out there. He looked really good. The White Sox definitely had their chances against Santana early but weren't able to come up with the big hit when needed. The hitting seems a little sluggish right now.

Unoriginal Name · 04-10-2007, 08:30 AM

Nice game last night. It was good to see Contreras bounce back from the horrendous Opening Day and good to see us finally look good in a game in Oakland.

Goodsox · 04-10-2007, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Unoriginal Name

Nice game last night. It was good to see Contreras bounce back from the horrendous Opening Day and good to see us finally look good in a game in Oakland.

Yes, for the last few years it was almost safe to assume that a game in Oakland was a loss. It was nice to see the win last night and hope there are more to come.

eriqjaffe · 04-10-2007, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodsox

Yes, for the last few years it was almost safe to assume that a game in Oakland was a loss. It was nice to see the win last night and hope there are more to come.

Over the past 3 games, Sox starters have combined for 18.2 IP, 1.93 ERA, and a 1.02 WHIP. Since Buehrle got hurt, the bullpen has put up a 1.15 ERA and a 0.77 WHIP in 15.2 innings. Not too shabby.

Goodsox · 04-11-2007, 03:59 PM

[sarcasm] Glad to see that the 2006 Mark Buehrle is here [/sarcasm] I can't stand watching him pitch anymore. He just serves up meatballs.

eriqjaffe · 04-11-2007, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Goodsox

[sarcasm] Glad to see that the 2006 Mark Buehrle is here [/sarcasm] I can't stand watching him pitch anymore. He just serves up meatballs.

No kidding. Him turning down that contract last season may be one of the best things that never happened for the Sox.

eriqjaffe · 04-11-2007, 05:32 PM

Jermaine Dye's first homer of the season couldn't have come at a better time - brand new game!

Goodsox · 04-11-2007, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by eriqjaffe

Jermaine Dye's first homer of the season couldn't have come at a better time - brand new game!

WOOHOO!! He's having a nice game after a pretty slow start.

MattH3322 · 04-11-2007, 05:35 PM

thank god. Lets hold them down and get a few more runs in the 9th.

mikev · 04-11-2007, 05:37 PM

Lucky for you guys he decided to shed 20 pounds and actually be in baseball playing shape again after he sucked Oakland for 30 million dollars over approximately 30 games over 3 years.

Really I don't mind the Sox other than Dye and Crede. I just have so little respect for Dye it's amazing.

Oh, and pls let Jenks come in for the 9th kthx

Goodsox · 04-11-2007, 05:40 PM

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Oh, and pls let Jenks come in for the 9th kthx

He will, after the Sox score in the top of the 9th

Green & Gold Heart · 04-11-2007, 05:41 PM

And get the mic away from the White Sox fan, mmm-kay? TIA.

eriqjaffe · 04-11-2007, 05:42 PM

Buehrle looked much better after the first inning - hopefully he'll look more like that for the rest of the year.

eriqjaffe · 04-11-2007, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Green & Gold Heart

And get the mic away from the White Sox fan, mmm-kay? TIA.

But Harrelson's not there!

Oh, you mean in the crowd...

Goodsox · 04-11-2007, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by eriqjaffe

Buehrle looked much better after the first inning - hopefully he'll look more like that for the rest of the year.

I sure hope so.

04-07-2007, 11:03 PM	#103
eriqjaffe Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Under The Christmas Fish Posts: 7,629	You know, if somebody came up to me and said, "after the first 4 games, Javier Vazquez will be your only starting pitcher with an ERA under 5", I'd have laughed myself silly. Now I'm not sure quite what to think, except to think two things: 1) Vazquez looked fantastic. 2) Guillen actually knew when to pull him from the game. Oh, and Michael Cuddyer made a very, very costly mistake. __________________

04-07-2007, 11:04 PM	#104
eriqjaffe Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Under The Christmas Fish Posts: 7,629	Dola, The only roof the South Side has ever needed was the one that Ron Kittle used to hit baseballs over. :fireworks: __________________

04-09-2007, 09:56 AM	#105
eriqjaffe Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Under The Christmas Fish Posts: 7,629	Very impressive Major League debut for John Danks yesterday - one bad pitch away from 6 scoreless innings (and one pitch away from 18 consecutive shutout innings for the weekend). I certainly didn't expect Danks to outduel Santana, but he more than held his own against one of the best (if not the best) pitchers in baseball today. Santana, as usual, handcuffed the Sox, which isn't really a surprise at all. All in all, a solid weekend - hopefully, Contreras and Garland can shake off their lousy starts and get things back on track. There's still a chance that Buehrle could make his next scheduled start in Oakland, but they may hold him back until the Cleveland series next weekend. __________________

04-11-2007, 03:59 PM	#110
Goodsox Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,866	[sarcasm] Glad to see that the 2006 Mark Buehrle is here [/sarcasm] I can't stand watching him pitch anymore. He just serves up meatballs. __________________ GoodSox Go White Sox!

04-11-2007, 05:32 PM	#112
eriqjaffe Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Under The Christmas Fish Posts: 7,629	Jermaine Dye's first homer of the season couldn't have come at a better time - brand new game! __________________

04-10-2007, 08:30 AM	#107
Unoriginal Name Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 176	Nice game last night. It was good to see Contreras bounce back from the horrendous Opening Day and good to see us finally look good in a game in Oakland.

04-11-2007, 05:35 PM	#114
MattH3322 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chicago area Posts: 752	thank god. Lets hold them down and get a few more runs in the 9th. __________________ People say us Irish have a bad reputation for drinking and fighting. It makes me so mad that I want to get drunk and punch someone.

04-11-2007, 05:37 PM	#115
mikev Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,014	Lucky for you guys he decided to shed 20 pounds and actually be in baseball playing shape again after he sucked Oakland for 30 million dollars over approximately 30 games over 3 years. Really I don't mind the Sox other than Dye and Crede. I just have so little respect for Dye it's amazing. Oh, and pls let Jenks come in for the 9th kthx __________________ Global Unified Baseball Association - Vice Commish and Oakland Oaks GM

04-11-2007, 05:41 PM	#117
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	And get the mic away from the White Sox fan, mmm-kay? TIA.

04-11-2007, 05:42 PM	#118
eriqjaffe Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Under The Christmas Fish Posts: 7,629	Buehrle looked much better after the first inning - hopefully he'll look more like that for the rest of the year. __________________