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[rc213]

Peavy is also 7-1 lifetime against the Dodgers, so for that to happen, the visitors will need to pick it up in a big way. They'll need more than the 1-for-8 they got from Juan Pierre and Rafael Furcal at the top of the batting order, prompting Little to concede he was "close" to shaking up the lineup.

"I keep having confidence that they can get it going," he said, "but at the same time, we're not in position where we repeat things that constantly aren't working for us. We may have to do some juggling."

Where is the get a brain morans picture when you need it. Little needs to quit dicking around and force Furcal to the D.L. now before he goes and injures it even more. Unless it's already to late and the Dodgers are screwed.

The power loss for shortstop Rafael Furcal is more easily explained, but striking nonetheless. He slugged 15 last year as the leadoff hitter, and was even being considered to bat third after the acquisition of Juan Pierre and before the signing of Luis Gonzalez.

But Furcal, who has never hit fewer than four home runs in seven previous seasons and has averaged 14 over his last four seasons, has none this year. His slugging percentage of .364 is down from a career-high .445 last year and .415 for his career. The reason is clear.

"My ankle," Furcal said, referring to the left ankle he sprained in Spring Training and aggravated during a rundown play Saturday night. "Sometimes it hurts a little and I don't stay back on it [batting left-handed]. What can I do?"

The answer, says Furcal, is to play hurt, because the alternative -- to not play -- is unacceptable to a gamer who has averaged 153 games over the last five seasons.

As might be expected with an ankle injury that cost him the first eight games of the season on the disabled list, Furcal's stolen base totals are also down. He has six, but only one since May 13. He had 12 at this time a year ago.

Disgusting...

 

[ianswoody]

Man, nothing is worse than when the Cubs play the Braves and it's NOT on TV.

 

[rc213]

Man, nothing is worse than when the Cubs play the Braves and it's NOT on TV.

Having to listen to the ChiSox announcers on WGN is definitely worse.

 

[The Frankman]

Jimmy Rollins needs to die by nailgun. And then I'd telefrag the Phillies announcing crew. God.

Phils - 1
Mets - 0
Bot 4

 

[ianswoody]

Having to listen to the ChiSox announcers on WGN is definitely worse.

Touche, my friend. Two-shay! :lol

 

[Karakand]

Where is the get a brain morans picture when you need it. Little needs to quit dicking around and force Furcal to the D.L. now before he goes and injures it even more. Unless it's already to late and the Dodgers are screwed.

Para mi angeleno amigo.

 

[LJ11]

3 in a row baby!

 

[_Angelus_]

BACK

2BACK

2BACK

Simply crazy.

 

[Mifune]

Almost 4.

Now don't let Heilman anywhere near the mound.

 

[_Angelus_]

No pizza runs tonight.

 

[LJ11]

I would love to see a double steal right now.

 

[Kuroyume]

I missed it! ****.

My younger sister (also a Mets fan) saw it. I'll have to catch the replay. :x

 

[Mifune]

Gotta get those insurance runs when you can, guys. Beltran is drilling the ball right at people.

 

[CajoleJuice]

He had Burrell 0-2...

 

[Mifune]

Billy's first blown save since August 1st of last year. Eh, what can you do.

 

[CajoleJuice]

Billy's first blown save since August 1st of last year. Eh, what can you do.

Exactly. Usually I'd be a bit more animated in my post afterward, but I can't get too mad at Wagner, even though he threw that 3-2 fastball right down the middle.

 

[Eminem]

how is the white sox offense so ****ing shitty

 

[Triumph]

Chuckles had a good night, but our offense is poop when Rich Hill is on the mound. Well, poopier than usual anyhow.

 

[ToxicAdam]

The White Sox are embarassing. They are destined to finish in last place this year .. the Royals actually have better pitching and more speed.

 

[Eminem]

The White Sox are embarassing.

What makes it awful is it's not like we have a line-up of scrubs. Thome, Dye, Konerko, Iguchi, Pierzynski, Crede....these are all solid to great hitters. I have no idea what the **** happened to all of them.

the Royals actually have better pitching and more speed.

Even with our horrendous bullpen we still have a better team ERA than the Royals. Our starting pitching is the 4th best in baseball. I still say we have the edge in pitching.

 

[Y2Kev]

BILLY IS FUNNY

$

:lol

 

[ToxicAdam]

Even with our horrendous bullpen we still have a better team ERA than the Royals. Our starting pitching is the 4th best in baseball. I still say we have the edge in pitching.

Well, you still have a decent 1-2-3 for starters (better than KC) ... but I was speaking more on the Royal bullpen, which is pretty fantastic for a last place team.

 

[Y2Kev]

TORREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE 79 PITCHES

 

[Eminem]

Well, you still have a decent 1-2-3 for starters

We have a solid 1-5. The highest ERA in our rotation is like 4.31. Danks has been an excellent fifth starter for us this year, and he's only 22 years old.

And holy shit, hitting and we're now into the Yankee pen

 

[ToxicAdam]

COME ON AJ!! Ur on my fantasy squad!

 

[Tamanon]

Runners on 1st and 3rd? No outs? Huh, wonder how they'll get no runs out of this inning.

 

[Eminem]

woooooo one run

Mike Myers: Ace LOOGY

 

[CajoleJuice]

Welp, that turned out well. Torre's hook is ridiculously fast. Like Kev said...79 pitches??? At that point, there's almost no shot of the White Sox not scoring at least one run.

 

[Kuroyume]

This is disgusting.

Pathetic

 

[Mifune]

Blowenweis strikes again.

And Utley.

I have a good feeling about the bottom of the inning, though.

EDIT: Ugh.

 

[CajoleJuice]

This is disgusting.

Pathetic

Yea, I'm gonna watch the Yankees implode now since the Mets already have, ****.

 

[Y2Kev]

Torre just needs to go and I'm tired of people saying, "Bubububbu he won so many games before and he never got any credit when he won."

STFU, he won like three manager of the year awards. He's goddamn awful with the bullpen, who are already awful and overworked.

And you bring in Mike Myers, who can't do the one job he's supposed to?

AND YOU BRING IN SCOTT PROCTOR?

Mike Myers
vs. Left .333
vs. Right .170

 

[Tamanon]

Torre just needs to go and I'm tired of people saying, "Bubububbu he won so many games before and he never got any credit when he won."

STFU, he won like three manager of the year awards. He's goddamn awful with the bullpen, who are already awful and overworked.

And you bring in Mike Myers, who can't do the one job he's supposed to?

AND YOU BRING IN SCOTT PROCTOR?

Up 1-0 is the perfect time for the bullpen to get some work in!

 

[CajoleJuice]

That would've went out for any other team. Poor White Sox. :lol

 

[Eminem]

Hawk, Kay, and Ed Farmer all got excited, so it must have looked damn good off the bat

 

[ToxicAdam]

Now we just need to hope for one of the Sox to get an HR. I have little faith in them stringing together three singles again.

 

[Eminem]

****, bullpen. Just let Jose blow the game himself

 

[Eminem]

that's about right

**** this

 

[Cloudy]

Abreu clutch? :lol

 

[siamesedreamer]

Billy is $

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIT

shockey.gif

 

[Eminem]

Matt Thornton's pitch selection:

fastball
fastball
fastball
fastball
fastball
fastball
fastball
fastball
fastball
fastball
fastball
fastball
fastball

 

[Mifune]

Billy is $

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIT

shockey.gif

He hadn't blown one since last August. It was bound to happen. I mean, he's no Bob Wickman, but who is really.

 

[NomarTyme]

Dodgers actually score against Peavy! ITS A MIRACLE!

 

[ToxicAdam]

Matt Thornton's pitch selection:

fastball
fastball
fastball
fastball
fastball
fastball
fastball
fastball
fastball
fastball
fastball
fastball
fastball

Even his throws when he was pitching out for the intentional walk. :lol

Poor ChiSox.

Dodgers actually score! ITS A MIRACLE!

Fixed

 

[Y2Kev]

FARNSWORTHLESS

 

[Eminem]

FARNSWORTHLESS

I like how he instinctively threw away from first base, thinking it was home plate

 

[Tamanon]

Rivera in with 5 outs to go? Huh.

 

[Eminem]

Rivera in with 5 innings to go? Huh.

1.2 innings actually

It's the bottom of the 8th


edit: thanks Jetes

 

[NomarTyme]

Fixed

 

[datruth29]

What happened to AJ? Why was he ejected? God damn, why must I have no TV right now!