ALDS: White Sox vs. Rays

[Scott Weber]

boo bartlett.

[Drew Beringer]

Go Sox.

[TheOtherAndrew]

Amen.

[heyozzie]

the fans booing AJ makes me laugh. everyone who isn't a sox fan hates him, apparently.

[Scott Weber]

nice aybar! drive him in.

[Scott Weber]

aki showing his old power stroke!!!!

[Killadelphia]

damn, that sucked.

[RyanFTW]

Great contact by Iwamura, that thing flew.

By the way, love the avatar, scott, my favorite postseason moment so far.

[RyanFTW]

Balfour and Cabrera Round 2, comin up!

[bulls2213]

c'mon OC. don't swing at crap.

[bulls2213]

balfour's such a fucking bitch. good stuff... but a bitch.

[Scott Weber]

hahahahahahaha get mad. how is balfour a bitch? he's been doing that shit all year, cabrera was the one who initiated any sort of confrontation and he got owned, twice. tons of pitchers yell and show emotion.

[bulls2213]

i wouldn't say cabrera got owned the second time, he moved the runner over.

just because he's been doing that all year doesn't make him any less of a bitch. and i said he has good stuff (excellent stuff, actually), he's just annoying that's all.

forgive me though, if you had guys like vazquez on your team who looks like he doesnt give two shits you'd probably understand, ha. i'm not exactly used to it.

[Scott Weber]

i wouldn't say cabrera got owned the second time, he moved the runner over.

just because he's been doing that all year doesn't make him any less of a bitch. and i said he has good stuff (excellent stuff, actually), he's just annoying that's all.

forgive me though, if you had guys like vazquez on your team who looks like he doesnt give two shits you'd probably understand, ha. i'm not exactly used to it.
he moved the runner over but made the 2nd out. that's barely productive. that's just an out with a slightly better than it could have been result.

he's only annoying because cabrera called him out and then got dominated. if he doesn't initiate that, nobody's calling anyone annoying.

[bulls2213]

still better than a strikeout. ill take it. if swish had gotten it done we wouldn't be having this discussion.

defensive much? i said he has good stuff, relax. we've been watching some good baseball here.

[DaveFeelsRight]

finally have some time to get to a computer.

so, the rays really aint that scary, they are very beatable. we just swing at bad pitches. i think we left like, 10 or 12 on base. we could have easily put this game away.

[Scott Weber]

still better than a strikeout. ill take it. if swish had gotten it done we wouldn't be having this discussion.

defensive much? i said he has good stuff, relax. we've been watching some good baseball here.
you called him a fucking bitch...

[rcrook]

this ump is brutal on inside pitches

[DaveFeelsRight]

this ump is brutal on inside pitchestell me about it

[rcrook]

the pitchtrax graphic is doing no justice for the umpire

[SilenceBrokenTT]

That was a wicked strikeout...

[DaveFeelsRight]

holy christ

[Scott Weber]

the white sox are doing a terrbile job adjusting to this guy's strike zone, he's been very lenient but he's been pretty consistent.

[rcrook]

Why the hell would they put CB Bucknor on a playoff series. The dude's terrible.

[startBBtoday]

c.b. bucknor sucks, but swisher needs to take his fucking bat off his shoulder

[rcrook]

the sox need to take their bats off their shoulders in general. you know the dude has a consistently big strikezone, so swing at anything close numb nuts.

[DaveFeelsRight]

our hitting coach is terrible. i hope his ass is gone when this season is over.

[Scott Weber]

insurance run! huuuuuuuuuuuuge run.

[rcrook]

barring a blown save the angels will be the last chance of not having each series at 2-0

[Scott Weber]

god i hope maddon doesn't bring in mr. flyball Wheeler against Dye, Thome, and Konerko.

[StandMyBrothers]

did I just hear the Seven Nation Army chant?....

[SilenceBrokenTT]

Yeah and it sounded absolutely horrible

[CubbyNick42]

our hitting coach is terrible. i hope his ass is gone when this season is over.
Walker's terrible. If he sees a problem in a guy's swing, he won't talk to him about it until after a game because he's too busy, you know, not coaching.

[StandMyBrothers]

wtf this isn't soccer.

[DaveFeelsRight]

Walker's terrible. If he sees a problem in a guy's swing, he won't talk to him about it until after a game because he's too busy, you know, not coaching.its funny. he did teach alexei ANYTHING. he let alexei work out his swing himself.

[Scott Weber]

Rocoooooooooooo

[SilenceBrokenTT]

Yeah that series is over...

[DaveFeelsRight]

Yeah that series is over...sox will win one at home.

[CubbyNick42]

Teams down 2-0 are never out of it!

[DaveFeelsRight]

Teams down 2-0 are never out of it!high five!

[Drew Beringer]

Teams down 2-0 are never out of it!

high five!

lol poor us

[Drew Beringer]

The Rays are such a resilient team.

[Scott Weber]

Rocco just said fuck you to his muscle disorder.

[rcrook]

The whole city of Chicago must be miserable right now. 0-4 shitty.

[SilenceBrokenTT]

WTF... that dude has a crazy delivery.

[bulls2213]

he pitched for us back in the day. he's hittable.

[SilenceBrokenTT]

I still hate Percy for retiring as an Angel then going over to them later that year. I hope he doesn't pitch at all.

[Scott Weber]

omfg end this shit already.

[DaveFeelsRight]

good at bat dye

[Scott Weber]

what the fuck what that shit. dye was out by a MILE

[DaveFeelsRight]

hey a break for us! we wont do anything with it.

[bulls2213]

did we just get a break? wow.

[Scott Weber]

AND they gave him a hit for that???

[WakingTheMisery]

Nice call.

[bulls2213]

hey a break for us! we wont do anything with it.

touche... the one break we get comes in a 6-2 deficit. figures.

[rcrook]

oh wow thats a tough call to make from that angle

[DaveFeelsRight]

hey a break for us! we wont do anything with it.told you.

[rcrook]

justice is served

[Scott Weber]

the white sox are the slowest fuckers in the league. no hustle, no speed.

[DaveFeelsRight]

the white sox are the slowest fuckers in the league. no hustle, no speed.you can ever have enough big slow white guys on your team!

[Scott Weber]

game.

[DaveFeelsRight]

the sox should have won this game. they let kazmir off the hook in the first.

[rcrook]

its tough not to like the rays

[DaveFeelsRight]

this game was absolutely giftwrapped. 12 hits and 2 runs? only this team could do that

[Scott Weber]

the sox should have won this game. they let kazmir off the hook in the first.
and the 2nd.

[SilenceBrokenTT]

Yeah I saw them earlier this year in St. Louis and they creamed the Cards so that was cool... but I am scared of them if the Angels come out on top in the ALDS.

[bulls2213]

all i can say is

1. the sox proved they can win three huge games in a row with their backs against the wall... can they do it again? i think they can, and they'll have another 40,000+ blackout behind them.

2. to be honest, i'm just happy we're even in this situation. after last week's shit show against the twins and indians i thought they were dead in the water. anything they get now is really a bonus, quite frankly.

[DaveFeelsRight]

all i can say is

1. the sox proved they can win three huge games in a row with their backs against the wall... can they do it again? i think they can, and they'll have another 40,000+ blackout behind them.

2. to be honest, i'm just happy we're even in this situation. after last week's shit show against the twins and indians i thought they were dead in the water. anything they get now is really a bonus, quite frankly.seriously. i dont really care what happens in this series. im glad that we won the division when everyone picked us to finish last. though it's always nice to advance to the ALCS, i just hope we dont get swept.

[DaveFeelsRight]

a few awesome stats from game 2:


12 hits -- All singles
2 walks and a HBP -- 15 baserunners
0 extra bases taken -- 0 first-to-thirds, 0 2nd-to-homes
3 total bases advanced on an out -- a 1st inning sac fly, and a 5th inning sacrifice
3 hits w/ RISP, 2 failed to drive in a run, 0 after the first inning.
9-32 -- Sox record when they fail to hit a HR
4-17 -- Sox record in the monstrosities otherwise known as domes.

[ship of fools]

Glad to see my old home doing so well, especially against the White Sox. Looks crazy there, I remember going to games with the stadium not even half full. If the Cubs don't make it, I'll be very happy with the Rays making some damage.

[duhpunk]

i just got the pre-sale password for the ALCS games 1-2 in Tampa :-) im rather excited about this.

[Killadelphia]

maybe if it is like the Angels, you can just go up and buy tickets 2 hours before.

[Scott Weber]

what?

[Killadelphia]

what?

Angels tickets were still available at the box office two hours before game 1.

[Scott Weber]

ok. too bad these games would be in tampa.

[DaveFeelsRight]

hey weber, i'll make you a deal:

ok since im going to the sox game today, im going extra early so i can see the rays batting practice session. if i get a longoria BP ball and i give it to you, you make me a mod. deal? haha

[Killadelphia]

ok. too bad these games would be in tampa.

ok, that's why I said "maybe if it is like the Angels"

[bulls2213]

danks looking a little shaky here.

and great, look who's at the dish... iwamura, the newest sox killer.

[CubbyNick42]

Big chance for the Sox here.

[CubbyNick42]

Runs without a homer? These aren't the Sox.

[Scott Weber]

no bueno.

[vandalroyale]

:yawn:

[bulls2213]

we need a couple more here... c'mon paulie.

[bulls2213]

hmm, not quite what i had in mind.

alright johnny, let's hold em.

[CubbyNick42]

There's the Sox offense we know and love.

[Chris M.]

Really wish I was able to see this game

[CubbyNick42]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3295/2832359038_c17e2be429_o.jpg

[Drew Beringer]

looks like there will be a game 4. But again, never count out the Rays.

[CubbyNick42]

I have a big-time mancrush on Johnny Danks.

[CubbyNick42]

FUCK! Why did I do that to him?

[Drew Beringer]

Wow, huge shot by Upton.

[vandalroyale]

I played against BJ when I was 12. He was a baller then too.

[vandalroyale]

I hate Dotel...

[heyozzie]

damn i wish we coulda got an insurance run or two there. this game could be blown wide open pretty easily by the rays. kinda worried.

[crit]

Close it out White Sox!

[cahrishurr]

homerrrrrrr

[cahrishurr]

fuck the white sox lol

[CubbyNick42]

Chicago gets a win!

[heyozzie]

hell yea. this series aint over yet.

[crit]

Hooray

[Scott Weber]

wish it was price and not sonnastine throwing tomorrow.

[DaveFeelsRight]

I told you they wouldn't get swept. Game 4. Bring it

[CubbyNick42]

Is Sonnanstine on the hot seat at all? Any chance Price sneaks in there in the LCS if the Rays advance?

[Scott Weber]

i think this is gonna go back to tampa.

[Scott Weber]

not really.

[bulls2213]

fuck the red sox for not winning tonight... now i have to skip class tomorrow to watch the game.

[duhpunk]

assuming Tampa wins the ALDS, i got tickets for home game 2 of the ALCS

[bulls2213]

hahaha. bobby jenks' thoughts on the cowbells in tampa?

"Dumbest thing I ever saw,'' he said Sunday of the fans' rallying tactic. ''Just annoying. Minor league.''

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/1204041,CST-SPT-sside06.article

[DaveFeelsRight]

hahaha. bobby jenks' thoughts on the cowbells in tampa?

"Dumbest thing I ever saw,'' he said Sunday of the fans' rallying tactic. ''Just annoying. Minor league.''

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/1204041,CST-SPT-sside06.article (http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/1204041,CST-SPT-sside06.article[/quote] haha) haha yeah. i agree.

[bulls2213]

you're over at WSI aren't you? i thought i saw one of your posts the other day.

[DaveFeelsRight]

you're over at WSI aren't you? i thought i saw one of your posts the other day.yes indeed

[Scott Weber]

haha bobby jenks is a fat douche and the blackout looked lame.

[CubbyNick42]

The blackout looked way cooler at night during the tiebreaker.

[Scott Weber]

i just think the idea of a blackout is retarded. it's almost soothing to an opposing team. it's one thing if it's white, red, any other color, but black? it's not intimidating. and it's completely washed out by all those rally towels.

[CubbyNick42]

I don't think intimidation is the aim...maybe in college football or basketball, but intimidation isn't really a factor in baseball. It's more like a fan solidarity type thing.

[Drew Beringer]

I don't think intimidation is the aim...maybe in college football or basketball, but intimidation isn't really a factor in baseball. It's more like a fan solidarity type thing.
yep

[Scott Weber]

I don't think intimidation is the aim...maybe in college football or basketball, but intimidation isn't really a factor in baseball. It's more like a fan solidarity type thing.
I completely disagree, of course the fan solidarity is assumed (no shit, they're all wearing the same thing) but there is an intent of making it a tough place to play for the opponent by giving them a visual that is so against what they are used to seeing - even if it's not the primary aim, it's always a wishful result.

[bulls2213]

i just think the idea of a blackout is retarded. it's almost soothing to an opposing team. it's one thing if it's white, red, any other color, but black? it's not intimidating. and it's completely washed out by all those rally towels.


i think the white on black looked fucking awesome...

and yes, the blackout against the twins looked a LOT cooler cause it was a night game. the whole idea is just cool. you dont see it in pro sports all that much.

[heyozzie]

blackout>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>cowbells

[Drew Beringer]

blackout>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>cowbells
both = dumb

[Scott Weber]

the cowbells being annoying as hell is exactly why they have them, it increases the home field advantage. the blackout doesn't do that.

[bulls2213]

how the hell does a 40,000+ blackout w/ rally towels not increase homefield advantage? the players have said they love it and it pumps them up, so that's good enough for me.

[Scott Weber]

i'm just saying it doesn't really negatively affect an opposing team. black isn't exactly a distracting color. moving on.

[bulls2213]

the only real significant homefield advantage the rays have over the white sox is the fact that they play in a dome with a fast surface. the sox are 4-18 in domes this year, and are obviously psyched out for whatever reason. cowbells really have nothing to do with it.

but yes, moving on. let's see how these rays respond to some pressure, if in fact gavin brings it today and sends this series back down there.

[Scott Weber]

and here we go.

[Scott Weber]

upton!

[Scott Weber]

wwoooooooooooow, what a catch.

[bulls2213]

that was a nice catch... both pitchers look very hittable today.

[Scott Weber]

wow. thome got worked.

this is going to be an interesting game.

[bulls2213]

that's not uncommon for thome.

sonnanstine looks like the type of pitcher that could give many of our hitters trouble... hopefully i'm wrong.

[Scott Weber]

andy should be the type of pitcher that the white sox shell. pitches to contact, fly ball pitcher, throws a ton of strikes.

[Scott Weber]

UPTON! 3 HRs in 3 ABs!

[Scott Weber]

cliff! get him in!

[Scott Weber]

4-0 Wooooo

[TheOtherAndrew]

Fuck yes Konerko

[bulls2213]

andy should be the type of pitcher that the white sox shell. pitches to contact, fly ball pitcher, throws a ton of strikes.

not with our impatient hitters. they have problems with pitchers who change speeds and keep them off balance, and that's exactly what sonnanstine is doing. they have no idea what's coming. our lineup is full of hitters who sit solely on the fastball, and pop everything else up or strike out.

[bulls2213]

hopefully that wakes up the beast.

[rcrook]

peace chi sox

[Scott Weber]

ooooooooof, crawford almost broke it open right there. still within reach for chicago.

[bulls2213]

different game, same old story.

oh well. they exceeded my expectations this year and i'm satisfied with a division championship. kenny's on the right track with this team... alexei and carlos were solid acquisitions last winter, and danks and floyd have come along nicely. i have a feeling thome will be back, though he plays a big role in exactly what is wrong with this team.

[duhpunk]

:excited:

i just got home and checked the score. looks like im going to the ALCS. now i just gotta hope Boston wins, so we get home field first, and the game will be on Saturday instead of the middle of the week.

if anyone in Florida wants the pre-sale password for game 1, i've got it. the upper level is sold out, and i dont have the money to buy the 100+ dollar seats.

[rcrook]

aww i dont want to see griffey make the last out

[emkvetwin]

c'mon Rays!

[emkvetwin]

game over! and my dream of a Dodgers-Rays world series lives on.

[xbrokendownx]

congrats Rays...this is nuts

[duhpunk]

:party:

[SilenceBrokenTT]

Why would you have a LA vs TB WS dream?

[Scott Weber]

fucking awesome. my stomach is a wreck. playoff baseball kills me.

[emkvetwin]

Why would you have a LA vs TB WS dream?

because i'm a Dodgers fan, and i would love to see the Rays shock the baseball establishment. i don't like the Angels, and i'm sick of the Red Sox at this point.

[DaveFeelsRight]

Oh well. I'm not disappointed at all. I'm glad with the season turned out. No expectations = no hurt. Good luck rays.

[duhpunk]

Oh well. I'm not disappointed at all. I'm glad with the season turned out. No expectations = no hurt. Good luck rays.

that's the spirit. i had no expectations for Tampa before the season, but then people thought i was crazy when i predicted them to go to the playoffs in May

[TakingBackDowd]

I would love to see the Rays win the WS... they deserve it more than any other team, especially after being shit on for the past 15 years. Props to all their die hard fans who've stuck around. Good for them and the team. Fun team to watch, good luck to them.

[xbrokendownx]

I would love to see the Rays win the WS... they deserve it more than any other team, especially after being shit on for the past 15 years. Props to all their die hard fans who've stuck around. Good for them and the team. Fun team to watch, good luck to them.





tell that to Philly, the Cubs, the Brewers, etc

i understand what youre saying but there are other teams who have been worse longer lol

[duhpunk]

I would love to see the Rays win the WS... they deserve it more than any other team, especially after being shit on for the past 15 years. Props to all their die hard fans who've stuck around. Good for them and the team. Fun team to watch, good luck to them.

all 10 of us?

[Scott Weber]

tell that to Philly, the Cubs, the Brewers, etc

i understand what youre saying but there are other teams who have been worse longer lol
cubs and the brewers are already out.

and the city of philadelphia doesn't deserve shit.

[xbrokendownx]

no i know im just saying when the playoffs started

and believe me i know philly doesnt deserve anything haha

im rooting for the rays and dodgers now so

[bulls2213]

i wish it would've been a more competitive series... unfortunately we had to throw javy out there for game 1, which i think destroyed the momentum we had going in but oh well.

congrats to the rays though, they were clearly the better team and i'm hoping they take the pennant.

[TakingBackDowd]

tell that to Philly, the Cubs, the Brewers, etc

i understand what youre saying but there are other teams who have been worse longer lol

The only one who I would consider is the Brewers, the Cubs and Phillies have had their chances in the past couple of years.. I mean let's face it, the Rays have been arguably the worst team in baseball since their first season, and to have a turn around from dead last to the hottest in the majors is incredible.