Category: White Sox

6/25/06 Linescore of the Day: Tadahito Iguchi

2 for 5, 2 HR, 2 runs, 7 rbis Put this in the “What does a guy gotta do? category. Sox second sacker Tad Iguchi blasted two shots including a grand slam in the ninth to tie the game. Unfortuately for the Sox, they couldn’t hold on as the Astros scored in the thirteenth. His … Continue reading “6/25/06 Linescore of the Day: Tadahito Iguchi”

2 for 5, 2 HR, 2 runs, 7 rbis

Put this in the “What does a guy gotta do? category. Sox second sacker Tad Iguchi blasted two shots including a grand slam in the ninth to tie the game. Unfortuately for the Sox, they couldn’t hold on as the Astros scored in the thirteenth.

His seven rbis was a career high.

A couple side points to followup on my post on leadoff men:

– As soon as I make dig at Juan Pierre’s inability to get on base, he goes 3 for 5 the next day. I’m making a mental note.

– Jose Reyes went 4 for 5 for the second straight day. As a matter of fact, in his last 8 games, he is batting .583 (21 for 36) and slugging .944.

Pujols returns and one bad pitch for Rookie Reyes

At the beginning of the Sox-Cardinals game tonight, the big story was the return of the Heir Apparent. Albert Pujols was making his debut after rehabbing from his strained right oblique. Out since June 3, that has been just enough time for the rest of the league to catch up with him. Pujols still leads … Continue reading “Pujols returns and one bad pitch for Rookie Reyes”

At the beginning of the Sox-Cardinals game tonight, the big story was the return of the Heir Apparent. Albert Pujols was making his debut after rehabbing from his strained right oblique. Out since June 3, that has been just enough time for the rest of the league to catch up with him. Pujols still leads the league with 25 homeruns but he now has company. Ryan Howard is tied with him. In the rbi department, Howard is one up on him 66-65.

Against the Sox, Pujols had an uneventful 0 for 4 day.

By the end of the day, the story was Anthony Reyes’ one hitter. Unfortunately, that one hit was a homerun by Peoria native Jim Thome. Even more unfortunate, that was the only run of the 1-0 Sox win and Reyes had to settle for a loss.

This was Reyes’ fourth major league start and first complete complete game. White Sox hurler Freddie Garcia was on the other end of the pitchers’ duel. He combined with Bobby Jenks in a 4-hit shutout.

Here’s Viva El Birdos’ take on Reyes aptly named reyes our hopes

6/20/06 Linescore of the Day: Ryan Howard

3 for 4, 2 HR, 2 runs, 7 rbis

Boy, Ryan Howard gave it all. His two homeruns in addition to a triple contributed to 7 rbis. Those 7 rbis accounted for all the runs the Phillies got last night. Sadly, for Howard and his teammates, that wasn’t enough as the Yankees with the help of Johnny Damon, won 9-7.

Is there any question now that Howard is the real deal?

Of course, special mention goes to the White Sox who scored two touchdowns and two fields goal with 24 hits. Two interesting points of this game. One, the Sox walked only once. Two, every starter had at least one rbi except ironically, slugger Jim Thome.

6/16/06 Linescore of the Day: Joe Crede

Crede’s defense remains a constant 3 for 5, HR (GS), 2 runs, 4 rbis Against the Reds Friday night, Crede got the Sox off on the right foot (no pun intended) with a grand slam in the first inning. Garcia gave up 3 in the bottom of the first and looked like it might be … Continue reading “6/16/06 Linescore of the Day: Joe Crede”


Crede’s defense remains a constant

3 for 5, HR (GS), 2 runs, 4 rbis

Against the Reds Friday night, Crede got the Sox off on the right foot (no pun intended) with a grand slam in the first inning. Garcia gave up 3 in the bottom of the first and looked like it might be “one of those games” but after that the Sox never really looked back and won handily 12-4.

I’m not sure what Crede is doing differently this year but I sure like it (yes, he’s on my APBA team). Last year, his offense was so-so to mediocre but in 06, he has really turned it on. His real monkey on his back, OBP, has even improved to .331 (from .303). That’s not great but it’s a definite improvement. At the same time, his average is up, flirting with .300 (05 BA of .252).

Sox fans rooting for the Cubs this weekend?

I’m not in the habit of reading White Sox blogs very often but occasionally I glance over at Southside Sox. While I was there, I noticed that the folks at (Cubs blog) Bleed Cubbie Blue have submitted a friendly poll on their site. The essence of it was will you as a Sox fan be … Continue reading “Sox fans rooting for the Cubs this weekend?”

I’m not in the habit of reading White Sox blogs very often but occasionally I glance over at Southside Sox. While I was there, I noticed that the folks at (Cubs blog) Bleed Cubbie Blue have submitted a friendly poll on their site.

The essence of it was will you as a Sox fan be rooting for the Cubs this weekend? The intent, presumably, was to find out if logic and practicality would prevail over intense dislike of the Northsiders with the Cubs playing the Sox’ Central Division rivals Detroit Tigers.

Check out the current results here.

At this point, it doesn’t seem the Cubs are doing anyone any favors ‘cept the Bengals.

6/12/06 Linescore of the Day: Jose Contreras

8 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 11 K (Win) As he has been all year for the Sox, Contreras was on his game. He had one unfortunate inning, the fifth, when the Rangers scored three, capped by a homer by Rod Barajas. Other than that, he was untouchable. Every Sox starter … Continue reading “6/12/06 Linescore of the Day: Jose Contreras”

8 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 11 K (Win)

As he has been all year for the Sox, Contreras was on his game. He had one unfortunate inning, the fifth, when the Rangers scored three, capped by a homer by Rod Barajas. Other than that, he was untouchable.

Every Sox starter save Joe Crede got a hit in the game… Contreras is 7-0 for the season now and has tied the club record for consecutive regular season wins with 15… In Texas’ Sunday game against the Red Sox, the Rangers scored 13 runs without the benefit of a homerun.

A Visit to the Cell

The kids and I went to Chicago last weekend and Teddy Ballgame played host and showed us a good time at a Sox game on Saturday. In past postings, Teddy has said that he is always right next to Nancy Faust, the Sox organist. In the context of a huge ballpark, I’ve always took “next … Continue reading “A Visit to the Cell”

The kids and I went to Chicago last weekend and Teddy Ballgame played host and showed us a good time at a Sox game on Saturday.

In past postings, Teddy has said that he is always right next to Nancy Faust, the Sox organist. In the context of a huge ballpark, I’ve always took “next to” to mean maybe down a flight of stairs and over a bit.

No, Teddy stands RIGHT NEXT TO Nancy’s booth. If I wanted to, I could have knocked on the glass partition dividing us. She was nice enough to wave to my kids. My son, who is interested in how things work, would always look into her booth when he heard the organ music to watch her play.

Teddy treated us all to some fresh corn when we all got to the park. He obviously knows the best, most delicious treat in the park. Yum.

This was my second time at the Cell but really the first time I explored the park. The kids and I took the time for a very enjoyable walk around the perimeter.

Oh yes, the game. It was a classic duel between C.C. Sabathia and Mark Buerhle. Both pitchers pretty much lived up to their billing. CC gave up a run in six and Buerhle two in eight.

In the end, it was the Tribe bullpen (particularly Big Bob Wickman) that let them down.

It was indeed a treat to spend the afternoon watching a ballgame with Teddy Ballgame. The best part of it was Teddy trying to teach my daughter the words to Go Go White Sox and her just loving it.

I always thought she was the rebel in the family.

TAG UP RESULTS IN 4 RUNS

6/8/06 Went to the Cell to see if the White Sox could sweep Detroit, but wasn’t optimistic as veteran lefty Kenny Rogers was on the bump for the Striped Cats in this one. As it turned out Pudge Rodriguez was the difference. Although Joey Cora’s waving arm contributed to the Sox loss in the very … Continue reading “TAG UP RESULTS IN 4 RUNS”

6/8/06 Went to the Cell to see if the White Sox could sweep Detroit, but wasn’t optimistic as veteran lefty Kenny Rogers was on the bump for the Striped Cats in this one. As it turned out Pudge Rodriguez was the difference. Although Joey Cora’s waving arm contributed to the Sox loss in the very first inning, trying to score Jermaine Dye on AJ Pierzynski’s 2 out double, with Joe Crede on deck, and a struggling Rogers trying to escape the 1st inning with only two runs scoring. The relay man already had the ball as Dye was hitting 3rd, it was no contest. It turned out to be the only time the Pale Hose would dent home plate. Placido Polanco took Jon Garland deep for a two run third inning game tying bomb, Garland allowed two other drives which died in gloves at the warning track.

The turning point came in the top of the 6th when Rodriguez pushed the issue. Ivan got a one out single, tagged & took 2nd when Rob Mackowiak caught a high fly hit by Magglio Ordonez drifting back. A little duck snort by Carlos Guillen scored Pudge, Konerko failed to cut the throw, allowing the Guillen to take 2nd. Then a soft roller to short was beaten out by Omar Infante, Paulie hestitated as he took the throw, Guillen didn’t & scored from 2nd. And then Marcus Thames took Garland over the LF fence for a two run big fly. Had Rodriguez not tagged up, arguably the Tigers get nothing off Garland. If Ifs, ands, & buts were candy & nuts – everyday would be Christmas. White Sox lose a sleeper 6-2.

6/1/06 Linescore of Day: Jermaine Dye

2 for 5, 2 HR, 2 runs, 5 rbis Jermaine Dye did everything right but the Sox lost anyway as starter Jose Contreras had his worst start of the season.  The loss was the Sox’ third in a row.

2 for 5, 2 HR, 2 runs, 5 rbis

Jermaine Dye did everything right but the Sox lost anyway as starter Jose Contreras had his worst start of the season.  The loss was the Sox’ third in a row.

Stay on the Mound, not the Mike

The whole Dempster-Guillen-Mike North affair is further evidence that ballplayers need to stay on the field and not in the media.  Let’s face it, the only person who benefits from all of this is North who gets free publicity for his radio show.  I’m sure the pitch to Dempster to do the show sounded appealing.  … Continue reading “Stay on the Mound, not the Mike”

The whole Dempster-Guillen-Mike North affair is further evidence that ballplayers need to stay on the field and not in the media.  Let’s face it, the only person who benefits from all of this is North who gets free publicity for his radio show. 

I’m sure the pitch to Dempster to do the show sounded appealing.  “Come on the show.  Talk about Cubs.  Give an inside look.”  The usual spiel.  But when something like the Barrett/Pierzynski debacle happens, do you think North is going to shy away from getting Demp from saying something he probably shouldn’t?  Doubtful.  I envision North with a widening smile his face egging him on.

Dempster, for the record, claims he never said some of things Guillen was upset about and the two of them have patched things up.  Meanwhile, North reaps the benefits. 

A few in the baseball world have called for North to air the tapes from Dempster’s original broadcast to “clear the air” as whether he made the offending comments.   To what end?  What purpose would it serve other than to draw out this already old storyline?  If Guillen and Dempster are man enough to put this behind them then we should be too.

The only thing Dempster should be concentrating right now getting hitters out.  Not what he what he’ll be saying on his next show.