A Split, of sorts
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 Posted in 2008 season, Alexei Ramirez, Bobby Jenks, Brian Anderson, Carlos Quentin, Clayton Richard, DJ Carrasco, Jeeves, Joe Crede, Ken Griffey Jr., Octavio Dotel, Postgame Wrapup, White Sox, double header | No Comments »The Sox split their sorta double header last night with the Orioles. They lost the continuation game 4-3 in 14 innings and then won the second game by the same score. If you missed it, the Sox were continuing their suspended ...
I Guess Tampa Will Hate AJ as Well, Now
Sunday, August 24th, 2008 Posted in 2008 season, AJ Pierzynski, Alexei Ramirez, Awesomeness!, Jeeves, Ken Griffey Jr., Los Angeles Angels, Mark Buehrle, Paul Konerko, Postgame Wrapup, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, White Sox | 4 Comments »There's something about AJ that just sparks trouble and controversy. Whether it be a maybe/maybe not dropped 3rd strike, a ball-less tag, or getting punched in the face for scoring, no matter what AJ is always the one in the ...
Not Such an Offensive Explosion After All
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008 Posted in 2008 season, Alexei Ramirez, Awesomeness!, Carlos Quentin, Clayton Richard, Fifth Starter, Jeeves, Jermaine Dye, Juan Uribe, Nick Swisher, Postgame Wrapup, Recap, Seattle Mariners, White Sox | 1 Comment »Fun fact: With the White Sox win, they have matched last season's win total. Prior to game 2 of the Mariners-Sox' series, I outlined why this could be a high scoring game and why the Sox could win this game. Let's ...
Just What the Doctor Ordered
Thursday, August 7th, 2008 Posted in 2008 season, Bobby Jenks, Bullpen, DJ Carrasco, Detroit Tigers, Jeeves, John Danks, John Danks Special, Octavio Dotel, Postgame Wrapup, Recap, White Sox | 1 Comment »The Sox' 5-1 victory over the Tigers went according to plan: Quality Start, Check Minimize bullpen usage, Check Finish the game in under 5 hours, Check Win the game, Check The first two were completely dependent upon John Danks, while the latter two were undoubtedly ...
A 2-Game Swing, Euphoria, and a Wave of Momentum
Wednesday, August 6th, 2008 Posted in 2008 season, Adam Russell, Alexei Ramirez, Awesomeness!, Bobby Jenks, Boone Logan, Bullpen, Carlos Quentin, Detroit Tigers, Ehren Wassermann, G. Floyd, Good Defense, Jeeves, Jermaine Dye, Juan Uribe, Matt Thornton, Minnesota Twins, Nick Swisher, Octavio Dotel, Paul Konerko, Postgame Wrapup, Recap, White Sox, rant | 5 Comments »Sox win 10-8! Sox win 10-8! Sox win 10-8! First to any Tigers' fans who may stumble upon this, wow, I'm sorry that you just had your heart ripped out through your stomach. Anyway, back to my core audience (Sox' fans), this ...
An Epic Victory
Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 Posted in 2008 season, AJ Pierzynski, Alexei Ramirez, Boone Logan, Brian Anderson, Carlos Quentin, Javy Vazquez, Jeeves, Jim Thome, Joe Crede, Jose Contreras, Kansas City Royals, Matt Thornton, N. Masset, Nick Swisher, Octavio Dotel, Pablo Ozuna, Paul Konerko, Postgame Wrapup, Scott Linebrink, White Sox | 6 Comments »This game had a little bit of everything: boredom, excitement, leads, comebacks, drama, great plays in the field, poor plays in the field, controversy, a blown save, a converted save, extra innings. WOW! I haven't been this tense in a ...
Game 154 Thoughts: Where Do Games Like These Come From?
Sunday, September 23rd, 2007 Posted in AJ Pierzynski, Alex Cintron, Danny Richar, Darin Erstad, Javy Vazquez, Jerry Owens, Jim Thome, Juan Uribe, Minnesota Twins, Paul Konerko, Postgame Wrapup, White Sox | 2 Comments »In short: Good pitching, good hitting, Sox beat the Twins 8-3. In medium: Does anyone else notice how we tend to get good in Septembers when we have no shot? Jerry Owens, like Willie Harris of olde, gives another mega ...
