2008 MLB Season

[Chainmeister]

White Sox won't make the WS.

After last night I hate to say that this is the way the world looks. Fuzzy, unclear, uncertain, chaotic, X#%&ing Twinkie filled goo of a nightmare.  But, Hey, Buhrle is pitching tonight and if he wins its back to 2 1/2 lead, magic number 3 and only 4 games to go.  And, as the last few years have made painfully clear- anybody can win as long as they get in. (Sounds sort of like a Johnny Cochran line)  I will step back from the ledge, get back on the couch and watch the game tonight.  If they lose make sure to get a high pressure hose to wash away the mess on the sidewalk below the ledge.  Well, even if they win, the ledge is still there. After all what team cannot seem to get a clutch hit, cannot figure out how to perform a run down, cannot get from first to third, starts my grandfather in centerfield when playing on a fast track, yeah...sigh...that team.

[Dan Michler]

Uh oh Sox fans!!!  (i still think you'll get in)

[CEValkyrie]

Uh oh Sox fans!!!  (i still think you'll get in)

Doh!

[Chainmeister]

SPLAT!
No longer on the ledge. :-(

[skipache]

Fuckity fuck fuck....that is all

[Tom McManus]

Uh oh Sox fans!!!  (i still think you'll get in)

There is the kiss of death.

[airspuds]

was it over when the germans bombed pearl harbor ?

hell no !!!!


still  3 games left with monday  vs detroit a possibility
thats why 162 games are played

the MN series was not what i expected to see
the umpires have to make the correct calls in a psuedo playoff consequences series
sox played/managed  like crap and thats why they lost but the umps blew huge calls in the last 2 games

go white sox ! 

[CEValkyrie]

the umpires have to make the correct calls in a psuedo playoff consequences series
sox

I totally disagree with this statement. Umpires are human and the human element is a big part of the game. All teams have had calls go for them and against them during the entire 162 game season. Just because this is a big series doesn't mean any of the series earlier this year were not as important. I had to turn the volume off  last night. I've never heard so much whining about not only the call last night but the call the night prior. There is nothing professional about the Sox. Not Ozzie, not their TV crew, & not the GM.

GO TRIBE!!

[Chainmeister]

the umpires have to make the correct calls in a psuedo playoff consequences series
sox

I totally disagree with this statement. Umpires are human and the human element is a big part of the game. All teams have had calls go for them and against them during the entire 162 game season. Just because this is a big series doesn't mean any of the series earlier this year were not as important. I had to turn the volume off  last night. I've never heard so much whining about not only the call last night but the call the night prior. There is nothing professional about the Sox. Not Ozzie, not their TV crew, & not the GM.

GO TRIBE!!

There  were some horrendous calls in this series. That being said, The Twinkies pasted the White Sox. The Sox had ample opportunities to win games 2 and 3 and simply blew it.  The calls WERE  bad but the Sox WERE worse.  If the Sox had stranded a runner on 2nd or third in the 9th I might say the ridiculous non-strike strikeout call on Swisher had an effect.  That didn't happen.  Over the past three days pretty much nothing happend. Yeah, its true the Sox still have a chance and the teams are tied in the loss column. However, The White Sox look dead.  The have had multiple opportunities to seize this over the past few weeks and have done nothing.  Big deal.  If they limp into the Playoffs because the Twins choke (which is certainly possible) they do not look like a team that can beat anybody.  Dye has done exactly that.  Konerko couldn't hit a whiffle ball.  Jenks pitched 2+ innings last night and will not be useful this evening. With Quentin out who will get a clutch hit on this team right now?   Hmmm.  Dunno.  They will probably score a dozen runs in one of the games against the Indians but will likely score 1 or 2 in the others. 

Did we give up when the German's bombed Pearl Harbor?  No, we didn't.  Right now I would bet on the Delta House to get a few more key hits than the White Sox.  Right now the Sox look like Flounder's car after the road trip.

[Tom McManus]

the umpires have to make the correct calls in a psuedo playoff consequences series
sox

I totally disagree with this statement. Umpires are human and the human element is a big part of the game. All teams have had calls go for them and against them during the entire 162 game season. Just because this is a big series doesn't mean any of the series earlier this year were not as important. I had to turn the volume off  last night. I've never heard so much whining about not only the call last night but the call the night prior. There is nothing professional about the Sox. Not Ozzie, not their TV crew, & not the GM.

GO TRIBE!!

Ridiculous.
What a waste of energy to be rooting against a team in the other league. You would think that you would be rooting for them so your team could beat them in the World Series. Unless you don't have any confidence that your team could get that far.....

[Chainmeister]

After the rant above I fell into tickets for Saturday night's game.  J asked my wife if she wanted to go to the game. She said, "you'e not going to be depressed all night are you?  If you are going to be a downer, I don't want to go."  I can't blame her especially after the loud explative that shook the house shortly after last night's game ended.  Now that my expectations are radically lowered, Its just a night at a ball game and there are scant few of those left this season. In order to make my experience tomorrow night better I am going to do the follow Brett's lead and root for a team in a different game.  If they win tonight (and the Sox do) tomorrow might be a little more fun...COME ON ROYALS!!!

[Dan Michler]

White Sox won a game!  How about that.  Well you just have to win 2 more in a row to get into the playoffs, right?  What is it, a make-up game on Monday against (?), and then a 1 game playoff againt the Twins on Tuesday?

I'll be honest, I have really enjoyed the White Sox complete choke-job lately.  Hopefully the Twins get in as that team really deserves it.  How do you lose Santana and Hunter and still have such a competitive team?  Very impressive.  I agree with Brett, something needs to be done about the Hawk and DJ.  Listening to those guys just isn't even tolerable.  They spend half their time whining about how lucky the other team is, and the other half of the time whining about why the White Sox suck.  Its terrible to listen to.

And in response to Tom, it is not a waste of energy to root against a team if you truely enjoy watching them struggle and lose.  Finding something you enjoy is what being a sports fan is about.  I'm sorry if the thing I enjoy happens to be the thing you hate....oh wait, I'm not THAT sorry!!   

Looks like Milwaukee limping into the Wildcard.  I can't imagine them putting up much of a fight for the Dodgers.  Unless Sabathia can pitch every other game and put up these kind of performances!  Unreal!  Cubs//Phils, who knows.  If the many power hitters on the Phils come out hitting, then it could be rough.  After Hamels their rotation is suspect.

I think Cubs/Dodgers would really be interesting if Manny keeps hitting like he has.  They've been hot the last month once again, anything can happen.  The reason the Cubs are built for the playoffs better than any other team in my opinion is their balance and consistency.  We are tossing a solid starter out every day and not overworking anybody.  We can hit home runs and manufacture runs which keeps us from prolonged offensive slumps.  Our bullpen is as solid as you'll find in the NL.

Can't wait for October!

[Tom McManus]

We can hit home runs and manufacture runs which keeps us from prolonged offensive slumps.  Our bullpen is as solid as you'll find in the NL.

Can't wait for October!

What is this we garbage? You got Ryne Sandberg in your pocket? And you're right about not being a waste of enery. Pathetic is more appropriate.

[Dan Michler]

We can hit home runs and manufacture runs which keeps us from prolonged offensive slumps.  Our bullpen is as solid as you'll find in the NL.

Can't wait for October!

What is this we garbage? You got Ryne Sandberg in your pocket? And you're right about not being a waste of enery. Pathetic is more appropriate.

I pinch ran earlier this year in an extra inning game.  Maybe you missed it.

I think you are confused about the definition of the word pathetic.  Pathetic is losing 5 straight down the stretch to blow the divison.  Pathetic is an overrated manager who says Javier Vazquez isn't a big game pitcher right before one of the biggest games of the year.  Those are some solid motivational words.  I'm sure if Vazquez had pitched well, Ozzie would be a great motivator for saying that.  Since Vazquez blew up, Ozzie is just a guy telling it like it is.  Win-win for Ozzie!  Some bush league chicken s%&! in my opinion.  Rooting against stuff like that is pretty easy to do Tom.

[Dan Michler]

I guess its the Dodgers starting on Wednesday.  I can't wait.  Tickets on Stubhub from $70 up.  World Series tickets are frickin $1800 up so thats not happening     I'd love to go to a playoff game though.  Brewers/Cubs NLCS would be awesome.  I'll be rooting for both teams in the 1st round.

[Chainmeister]

Beware. Beware of the undead. Beware of creatures of the night that cannot be eliminated. Take heed partisans of furry baby bears. You need not fear goats or other animals. Earthly creatures will not stop you. The path is still open. A red (line) will lead you to a confrontation with the undead. You cannot drive a stake into the hearts of these creatures. You cannot summon Van Helsing. Turn your heads. You will not want to watch. Best ye run to save your soul. Beware the undead. 

[Tom McManus]

Beware. Beware of the undead. Beware of creatures of the night that cannot be eliminated. Take heed partisans of furry baby bears. You need not fear goats or other animals. Earthly creatures will not stop you. The path is still open. A red (line) will lead you to a confrontation with the undead. You cannot drive a stake into the hearts of these creatures. You cannot summon Van Helsing. Turn your heads. You will not want to watch. Best ye run to save your soul. Beware the undead. 

This season was very similar to 05, leading most of the year only to nearly relinquish the lead. In 2005 WE  the Sox didn't give up the lead like in 08. I think most everyone remembers what happened in 05, 11-1 in the post season and a WS sweep.

Not that it is not going to happen again this year, but it is a little nicer to think about it when your team is back in the post season.

Both teams can't win the series, but both could make the series which would be unreal.  Go White Sox! Go Cubs!

[Jim Bassett]

In 2005, the ticket broker prices were off the charts. I ended up getting first round tickets on ebay for $100 and got to see the Sox destroy the Boston Red Sox.

[Tom McManus]

I am stocking up on umbrellas because it is going to be raining cats and dogs if both teams can make the WS.

[Dan Michler]

Wow, you barely avoid a total collapse and then you call that a recipe for success.  Awesome!  I'm focused on enjoying this Cubs/Dodgers series and hopefully we get off to a good start in Game 1.  There is a long way to go to get to the World Series.  While I believe the Cubs were by far and away the best NL team for 162 games (angels in the AL), that does not make us the best team for the next month.  Sox fans, just keep praying for your miracle.