Cubs-White Sox Live Blog

(06/20/2008)

2:02

Hi everybody, I have great news for you.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:02

2:02

As we await the start of this game, I can clearly see that it's raining at Wrigley Field right now, and was just told that this game probably won't start on time.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:02

2:03

So in order to fill time, I'm going to tell you about my day so far.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:03

2:03

Well, I woke up at 9AM local time, and then I got in the shower.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:03

2:04

While in the shower, I did shower-y things like washed myself and my hair. It was good times, and I wish you all could have been there with me to share in the experience.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:04

2:04

Then I got out and started blogging. That was fun as well.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:04

2:04

Oh, and I had a bowl of cereal. Other than that, I haven't done a damn thing today.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:04

2:05

Anyway, here are today's lineups, should this game even get played, and I think it will.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:05

2:06

WHITE SOX

Orlando Cabrera - SS
A.J. Pierzynski - C
Carlos Quentin - LF
Jermaine Dye - RF
Nick Swisher - 1B
Joe Crede - 3B
Alexei Ramirez - 2B
Brian Anderson - CF
John Danks - P

Friday June 20, 2008 2:06

2:08

CUBS

Kosuke Fukudome - CF
Ryan Theriot - SS
Derrek Lee - 1B
Aramis Ramirez - 3B
Geovany Soto - C
Mark DeRosa - RF
Matt Murton - LF
Ronny Cedeno - 2B
Ted Lilly - P

Friday June 20, 2008 2:08

2:08	Who are you rooting for? Cubs ( 37% ) White Sox ( 47% ) A well-timed meteor ( 16% ) Friday June 20, 2008 2:08

2:09

[Comment From merlemerle: ]

here it is ...cubs fans don't get it yet...we did not CHOKE!!!!! we won they haven't won anything except the beer party record for a losing team. Last week I was driving home and saw their fans releiving themselves on the side of the highway...do they not understand the concept of a bathroom????

Friday June 20, 2008 2:09 merle

2:10

If you'd ever gone to Wrigley, you would know the answer to that.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:10

2:10

The rain is really starting to come down now, and I'm not sure how long this thing is going to be delayed, but I'm not sure it's starting anytime soon.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:10

2:10

The good news is that I live about 15 miles away, and there's no rain here.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:10

2:10

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

But you're here, and we're here, and that's what's important.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:10 Adam J

2:11

Who wants to talk about their feelings?

Friday June 20, 2008 2:11

2:11

I feel anxious. Anxious for this game to start.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:11

2:11

Also, why is Hawk Harrelson wearing sunglasses when the sun is completely covered by dark clouds?

Friday June 20, 2008 2:11

2:12

[Comment From Pete L.Pete L.: ]

I feel like my right nut hurts. I think it's turning black. I've named it Tom in your honor

Friday June 20, 2008 2:12 Pete L.

2:12

Aww, that's sweet. I take it the right one is the better looking one?

Friday June 20, 2008 2:12

2:12

[Comment From Pete L.Pete L.: ]

It's hairier

Friday June 20, 2008 2:12 Pete L.

2:12

Well now it makes sense.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:12

2:13

So the question now becomes: How does one live blog a rain delay?

Friday June 20, 2008 2:13

2:13

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

With reruns of TWIB!

Friday June 20, 2008 2:13 Adam J

2:13

Do I describe the rain fall?

Friday June 20, 2008 2:13

2:13

Hi everybody, this is Mel Allen..

Friday June 20, 2008 2:13

2:13

AND WELCOME TO THIS WEEK IN BASEBALL!

Friday June 20, 2008 2:13

2:14

[Comment From Pete L.Pete L.: ]

I think you should play a classic game like they do on WGN and live blog it

Friday June 20, 2008 2:14 Pete L.

2:14

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

yaaaay

Friday June 20, 2008 2:14 Adam J

2:14

Okay, that's all I got. Next suggestion?

Friday June 20, 2008 2:14

2:14

Shall I field questions from you readers?

Friday June 20, 2008 2:14

2:14

Should I punch myself in the face repeatedly?

Friday June 20, 2008 2:14

2:14

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

Throw a rock, or a brick, at a window and describe what happens.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:14 Adam J

2:15

But all the windows surrounding me are mine.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:15

2:15	What Should I Do? Answer questions ( 38% ) Punch self in face ( 38% ) Break a window ( 25% ) Friday June 20, 2008 2:15

2:16

It's a dead heat so far.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:16

2:16

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

VOTE BREAK A WINDOW FOR A BETTER AMERICA, YES HE CAN

Friday June 20, 2008 2:16 Adam J

2:16

How about I answer questions about throwing bricks through windows while punching myself in the face? Would that work for everybody?

Friday June 20, 2008 2:16

2:17

Break a window charges into the lead!

Friday June 20, 2008 2:17

2:17

Good news: the rain is letting up, we should be starting somewhat shortly.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:17

2:18

Bad news: the shards of glass from my broken window have severed an artery in my leg, and I may bleed out.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:18

2:18

[Comment From Pete L.Pete L.: ]

Will either team not be in first place by all star break?

Friday June 20, 2008 2:18 Pete L.

2:18

No, they should both still be there.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:18

2:18

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

Quit whining. You can't break a window without breaking some windows.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:18 Adam J

2:18

Good point.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:18

2:19

As for first place question, if Zambrano is out for any significant amount of time, that may change my answer. Until then, I'm not really sure.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:19

2:19

Because even though the Cardinals lost Pujols, the Brewers are playing a lot better lately.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:19

2:19

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

How is the NL Central this much better than the AL Central? I wouldn't have taken 100-1 odds on that before the season.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:19 Adam J

2:20

I agree, and I have no idea what happened.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:20

2:20

The AL Central apologist would say that the pitching is just so tough in the AL Central that nobody can pull away from anybody.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:20

2:20

Then the realist tells me that maybe every team in the division just sucks.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:20

2:20

[Comment From John ZJohn Z: ]

what happened was the simple fact that detroit and cleveland have no pitching

Friday June 20, 2008 2:20 John Z

2:21

Cleveland has a great rotation, it's their bullpen that blows goats.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:21

2:21

[Comment From JovenJoven: ]

I laugh at Detroit.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:21 Joven

2:21

As does God.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:21

2:21

Okay, so we should be starting in five minutes as Hawk Harrelson is doing his pregame routine of telling us nothing.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:21

2:22

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

What's up with midgets and their foreheads?

Friday June 20, 2008 2:22 Adam J

2:22

[Comment From SilvioSilvio: ]

Every few years NL Central and AL Central flip flop... True politicians.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:22 Silvio

2:22

Well Adam, the brain doesn't shrink.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:22

2:22

[Comment From Ryan BeariotRyan Beariot: ]

why is hawk such a terrible announcer

Friday June 20, 2008 2:22 Ryan Beariot

2:23

He's not terrible, he's just annoying. I kind of look at him like your crazy old uncle whom you only see at Christmas, and he gets really drunk and tells ridiculous stories all night.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:23

2:23

Good in small doses, painful if you deal with him everyday.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:23

2:23

[Comment From ScottScott: ]

He's terrible. I have to mute every game.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:23 Scott

2:23

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

No, "he gone" is terrible one time, every time.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:23 Adam J

2:23

Yeah, but you can't mess with the "dadgummits!"

Friday June 20, 2008 2:23

2:24

[Comment From Ryan BeariotRyan Beariot: ]

youre forgetting the huge amount of sox homerism. listening to him youd think jermaine dye was good

Friday June 20, 2008 2:24 Ryan Beariot

2:24

Jermaine Dye is good. He's hit more homers than any other outfielder in baseball the last six years or so, and he plays great defense.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:24

2:25

I'd venture to say that Dye is the most underrated outfielder in the league today.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:25

2:25

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

That's like saying Hitler wasn't so bad because his shirts were pressed impeccably. You have to make your value judgments based on the whole thing.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:25 Adam J

2:25

Hey, Jemele. I had no idea you were with us this afternoon.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:25

2:26

They're taking the tarp off. Hooray!

Friday June 20, 2008 2:26

2:26

[Comment From ScottScott: ]

Now that I'm trying to think of slugging outfielders over the last 6 years, I am struggling to think of someone with more. But what about Dunn? He has to have more.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:26 Scott

2:26

I can't remember the numbers off the top of my head, but I saw it somewhere and JD has them all beat.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:26

2:27

Of course, it could have just been American League outfielders. I know he has Manny, who is second, beat.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:27

2:27

[Comment From Ryan BeariotRyan Beariot: ]

than any other outfielder? what about berkman, beltran, burrell

Friday June 20, 2008 2:27 Ryan Beariot

2:27

Like I said, it could have been AL only.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:27

2:27

But I'm pretty sure he has all three of those guys beat.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:27

2:27

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

and um bonds

Friday June 20, 2008 2:27 Adam J

2:28

[Comment From JovenJoven: ]

how about Bonds

Friday June 20, 2008 2:28 Joven

2:28

Bonds doesn't count!

Friday June 20, 2008 2:28

2:28

[Comment From ScottScott: ]

He only had 4 HRs in 2003 when he played 65 games. This stat has got to be wrong.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:28 Scott

2:28

Maybe it was since 2004.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:28

2:28

I CAN'T REMEMBER! I WAS DRUNK AT A SOX GAME WHEN I SAW IT!

Friday June 20, 2008 2:28

2:28

[Comment From Barry B.Barry B.: ]

WHAT

Friday June 20, 2008 2:28 Barry B.

2:28

You don't count. You're a God.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:28

2:29

[Comment From ScottScott: ]

Ahh... so what it really said was, "Most HRs by a Sox Outfielder in the last 6 years"

Friday June 20, 2008 2:29 Scott

2:29

Maybe, but I don't remember Manny Ramirez playing here.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:29

2:29

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

He just said "Sox," technically.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:29 Adam J

2:29

touche

Friday June 20, 2008 2:29

2:30

Okay, so it looks like the first pitch should be coming up rather shortly.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:30

2:30

I'm gonna take a potty break until then, BRB.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:30

2:31

[Comment From Barry B.Barry B.: ]

BARRY BONDS DOESN'T COUNT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH BARRY BONDS

Friday June 20, 2008 2:31 Barry B.

2:31

Roid rage is a bitch.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:31

2:32

I'm back. I also looked it up, and since 2004, Jermaine Dye has 140 homers.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:32

2:32

And the first pitch is scheduled for 2:50PM Eastern time. So we got about 15 minutes to go.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:32

2:32

[Comment From ScottScott: ]

And Manny has more, has to be since 2005, where Dye barely edges Manny.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:32 Scott

2:32

[Comment From ScottScott: ]

I have nothing to do at work...

Friday June 20, 2008 2:32 Scott

2:33

Neither do I obviously.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:33

2:34	Rain Delay Live Blogs... are awesome! ( 42% ) are boring ( 17% ) suck really, really hard ( 42% ) Friday June 20, 2008 2:34

2:34

[Comment From Ryan BeariotRyan Beariot: ]

dye had one career year, and several other good ones, but not enough to make him as highly rated as he is

Friday June 20, 2008 2:34 Ryan Beariot

2:34

He's not highly rated, he's underrated.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:34

2:34

He's more than just a bat as he plays some pretty damn good defense, and has a rocket laser arm.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:34

2:34

[Comment From Ryan BeariotRyan Beariot: ]

i do not think that word means what you think it means

Friday June 20, 2008 2:34 Ryan Beariot

2:35

I think it means he doesn't get enough credit for being as good as he is. What do you think it means?

Friday June 20, 2008 2:35

2:35

[Comment From JovenJoven: ]

he´s way overrated dude

Friday June 20, 2008 2:35 Joven

2:35

I'd take him over Fukudome any day of the week, and that's all that matters today.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:35

2:36

[Comment From Ryan BeariotRyan Beariot: ]

i was quoting princess bride. and OF isnt the trickiest defensive position, and a laser arm only gets you so far

Friday June 20, 2008 2:36 Ryan Beariot

2:36

Yes, well my name is Thomas Dye, you have insulted my father, prepare to die.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:36

2:36

[Comment From Ryan BeariotRyan Beariot: ]

no no no no no. fukudome > dye

Friday June 20, 2008 2:36 Ryan Beariot

2:36

[Comment From BPBP: ]

u are dumb

Friday June 20, 2008 2:36 BP

2:37

Jermaine Dye this season: .293/.343/.527 14 HR 38 RBI

Friday June 20, 2008 2:37

2:37

Fukudome this season: .295/.403/.430 5 HR 31 RBI

Friday June 20, 2008 2:37

2:37

[Comment From MDTMDT: ]

"Blood Feuds Over The Relative Worth Of Jermaine Dye Are Boring"

Friday June 20, 2008 2:37 MDT

2:38

I stand by my statement.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:38

2:38

Bout time you got here, MDT, wouldn't be a Baseball Is Boring without you.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:38

2:38

[Comment From ScottScott: ]

Fukudome also has played against the pirates more.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:38 Scott

2:38

True, though JD lit them up the last three days.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:38

2:38

[Comment From Adam J.Adam J.: ]

MDT--This makes baseball look like that one sport where they dunk off trampolines

Friday June 20, 2008 2:38 Adam J.

2:38

Slamball?

Friday June 20, 2008 2:38

2:39

[Comment From Adam J.Adam J.: ]

Sure.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:39 Adam J.

2:39

I think that's it, I remember it being on Spike for a while.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:39

2:39

[Comment From JovenJoven: ]

what does MDT stand for? Mounted Dead Trolls?

Friday June 20, 2008 2:39 Joven

2:39

I don't know.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:39

2:39

It stands for Awesome.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:39

2:40

Good God, we still have ten minutes to kill.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:40

2:40

[Comment From MDTMDT: ]

well my name's ALSO Michael David Smith but he beat me to the nickname, so I had to go up a letter

Friday June 20, 2008 2:40 MDT

2:40

[Comment From Adam J.Adam J.: ]

Murder Death Till. He's a Demolition Man enthusiast who lives on a farm.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:40 Adam J.

2:40

[Comment From MDTMDT: ]

That may or may not be an utter fabrication

Friday June 20, 2008 2:40 MDT

2:40

I'm saying it isn't.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:40

2:41

So, how is everybody doing today?

Friday June 20, 2008 2:41

2:41

Anybody up for some lame joke action?

Friday June 20, 2008 2:41

2:41

What do you call a pirate pedophile?

Friday June 20, 2008 2:41

2:41

[Comment From MDTMDT: ]

It's that or spreadsheets

Friday June 20, 2008 2:41 MDT

2:41

[Comment From Adam J.Adam J.: ]

Fatharrrrr O'Malley?

Friday June 20, 2008 2:41 Adam J.

2:42

HYARRRRRRRRRRR Kelly.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:42

2:42

Thank you, I'll be here all afternoon.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:42

2:42

Especially if they don't start this damn game.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:42

2:43

Oh man, Hawk is about to go on for 20 minutes about Wrigley Field and Fenway Park.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:43

2:43

"They're the most beloved, but they're also the two worst parks in baseball."

Friday June 20, 2008 2:43

2:43

How can Wrigley be considered horrible? Who doesn't love the smell of urine?

Friday June 20, 2008 2:43

2:44

[Comment From Adam J.Adam J.: ]

Lemme guess, "nowhere near as good as Cellular One"

Friday June 20, 2008 2:44 Adam J.

2:44

[Comment From R. KellyR. Kelly: ]

I love the smell of urine.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:44 R. Kelly

2:44

Hey, speak of the devil.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:44

2:44

[Comment From Moises A.Moises A.: ]

Amen to that, brother.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:44 Moises A.

2:44

US Cellular is pretty nice, actually. Especially with the changes they've made lately.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:44

2:45

[Comment From The DevilThe Devil: ]

Yes?

Friday June 20, 2008 2:45 The Devil

2:45

How you doin?

Friday June 20, 2008 2:45

2:45

[Comment From ScottScott: ]

OH YES: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZfEAc0iPPA

Friday June 20, 2008 2:45 Scott

2:45

What's that video of?

Friday June 20, 2008 2:45

2:46

I probably should have asked before posting, but I trust you Scott. There's just something in your eyes that makes me feel so relaxed and comfy.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:46

2:46

[Comment From The DevilThe Devil: ]

The Devil loved that R. Kelly pic. The devil thinks it should be the rain delay video.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:46 The Devil

2:46

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

Speaking of the devil, anyone watch Reaper? That's really, really good tv, especially for being in the projects of network television, the CW

Friday June 20, 2008 2:46 Adam J

2:46

Never seen it.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:46

2:46

They're singing the national anthem now, so we're just about good to go.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:46

2:46

[Comment From 19541954: ]

Are you people talking about Comiskey Park?

Friday June 20, 2008 2:46 1954

2:46

[Comment From ScottScott: ]

Wrigley Trough Dive. And Reaper is awesome.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:46 Scott

2:46

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

And the female lead has an absolutely stunning rack.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:46 Adam J

2:47

I'm just gonna let this thing turn into a chat room.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:47

2:47

Maybe I'll mention the game from time to time.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:47

2:47

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

errr personality

Friday June 20, 2008 2:47 Adam J

2:47

No, they were talking about The Cell.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:47

2:47

[Comment From MDTMDT: ]

Forn-A/S/L-li?

Friday June 20, 2008 2:47 MDT

2:47

27/m/Chicago

Friday June 20, 2008 2:47

2:48

pics? Anybody got pics!?

Friday June 20, 2008 2:48

2:48

[Comment From 19541954: ]

What's the cell?

Friday June 20, 2008 2:48 1954

2:48

The ballpark where the White Sox play. Also known as US Cellular Field.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:48

2:48

[Comment From MDTMDT: ]

Crappy J-Lo movie.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:48 MDT

2:48

That too.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:48

2:49

Comiskey Park was where they used to play, but is now a parking lot.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:49

2:49

Hey look! Hot Cubs fans!

Friday June 20, 2008 2:49

2:49

And fat guy Sox fans.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:49

2:49

damn stereotypes coming to life.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:49

2:49

AND THE CUBS ARE TAKING THE FIELD! We almost have baseball.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:49

2:50

[Comment From Pete LPete L: ]

That about sums it up. Sox fans gotta give it up for girls in blue

Friday June 20, 2008 2:50 Pete L

2:50

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

put them together and it's an episode of According To Jim or King of Queens or Yes Dear

Friday June 20, 2008 2:50 Adam J

2:50

Or any crappy sitcom appearing on a network near you.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:50

2:50

[Comment From Orange ChuckOrange Chuck: ]

better cross town interleague games this year, Chi-town or NYC?

Friday June 20, 2008 2:50 Orange Chuck

2:51

Chicago. They're both in first place, while the New York teams are still middle of the pack. Though the Bombers are charging.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:51

2:51

[Comment From ScottScott: ]

Depends if Manuel stabs someone.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:51 Scott

2:51

GANGSTA!

Friday June 20, 2008 2:51

2:51

Oh hey, look, Orlando Cabrera is stepping to the plate. We have baseball!

Friday June 20, 2008 2:51

2:51

TOP OF THE 1ST

Friday June 20, 2008 2:51

2:52

And the first pitch is swung on and missed. Baseball!

Friday June 20, 2008 2:52

2:52

[Comment From Orange ChuckOrange Chuck: ]

Willie says Maneul already did, right in his back haha

Friday June 20, 2008 2:52 Orange Chuck

2:52

The wind is blowing out today, so I'm expecting a score roughly in the 15-12 range this afternoon.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:52

2:53

Orlando Cabrera asks for time, doesn't get it, and then fouls off the pitch. Count is 1-2.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:53

2:53

[Comment From BPBP: ]

One of the biggest umps is behind the plate today... Like to see something happen today.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:53 BP

2:53

Cabrera flies out to K-Fuk in right field, one down. That chorus of boos means A.J. is on his way to the plate.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:53

2:53

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

What, like cardiac arrest?

Friday June 20, 2008 2:53 Adam J

2:54

Pierzysnki pops up to Ryan Theriot, and we have two outs.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:54

2:55

Next is your eventual AL MVP, Carlos Quentin.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:55

2:55

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

http://www.taipeitimes.com/images/2006/05/22/20060521201159.jpeg

Friday June 20, 2008 2:55 Adam J

2:55

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

Never gets old.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:55 Adam J

2:55

I'll trust you, Adam.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:55

2:55

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

Sucker.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:55 Adam J

2:56

Hey, I loved that game, I believe the Sox won 10-0 that day. Quentin flies out to right to end the inning.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:56

2:56

BOTTOM OF THE 1ST

Friday June 20, 2008 2:56

2:57

Seriously, the little asian girl that sings during the Southwest Airlines commercial gets me every single time. "Let fweeedom wing"

Friday June 20, 2008 2:57

2:57

[Comment From Pete LPete L: ]

For those of us without the visual, how does Lilly look? Better control in the first or are the sox hacking away?

Friday June 20, 2008 2:57 Pete L

2:57

Well, he had a one-two-three inning on three fly balls. Nice so far, but doesn't bode well for later.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:57

2:57

[Comment From MDTMDT: ]

Euro 08 update: Croatia/Russia, 10th minute, still no vowels on the field.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:57 MDT

2:57

what the hell is a Euro 08?

Friday June 20, 2008 2:57

2:58

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

What a pass by Krzblzgyz!

Friday June 20, 2008 2:58 Adam J

2:58

[Comment From MDTMDT: ]

Croatia/Turkey, my bad. Slightly more pronouncable

Friday June 20, 2008 2:58 MDT

2:58

We aren't here to talk soccer!

Friday June 20, 2008 2:58

2:58

Kosuke Fukudome comes to the plate against John Danks.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:58

2:58

He fouls off the first pitch, 0-1.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:58

2:59

Do you think Fukudome looks around Wrigley field, sees all the people in teh headbands and racist shirts and asks himself what the hell he was thinking?

Friday June 20, 2008 2:59

2:59

And he hits a squibber down the third base line and beats the throw by Danks. One on, nobody out.

Friday June 20, 2008 2:59

3:00

[Comment From Orange ChuckOrange Chuck: ]

I like following the White Sox, got one of their single A teams right down the street, Kannapolis Intimidators

Friday June 20, 2008 3:00 Orange Chuck

3:00

[Comment From BPBP: ]

there goes his no no

Friday June 20, 2008 3:00 BP

3:00

We were so close.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:00

3:00

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

I think he gets over it when he goes home at night and swims in his Scrooge McDuck money bin

Friday June 20, 2008 3:00 Adam J

3:00

[Comment From Orange ChuckOrange Chuck: ]

nah Fuko just wanted a Chicago hot dog and deep dish pizza

Friday June 20, 2008 3:00 Orange Chuck

3:00

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

You had to jinx it, didn't you

Friday June 20, 2008 3:00 Adam J

3:00

Ryan Theriot, no relation to Ryan Beariot, singles into right. Runners at the corners, no outs.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:00

3:00

[Comment From MDTMDT: ]

Fukudome is programmed not to care about the people in the stands

Friday June 20, 2008 3:00 MDT

3:01

[Comment From kckc: ]

are we going to need a Hawk Harrelson count on the "that's trouble" line?

Friday June 20, 2008 3:01 kc

3:01

We can start one if you like, we're at two so far. Setting the over/under at 22.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:01

3:01

Derrek Lee is up.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:01

3:01

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

Jermaine Dye wouldn't have beaten that squibber out... just sayin'

Friday June 20, 2008 3:01 Adam J

3:01

[Comment From Pete LPete L: ]

Fukodome sees the racist attire in the stands and justifies Pearl Harbor. Too soon?

Friday June 20, 2008 3:01 Pete L

3:01

Yes.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:01

3:02

Lee is quickly down 0-2 in the count.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:02

3:02

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

Nothing justifies Pearl Harbor. We're talking about the Ben Affleck movie, right?

Friday June 20, 2008 3:02 Adam J

3:02

I think so.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:02

3:03

[Comment From Pete LPete L: ]

Fukodome loves Affleck. Reason he came to America

Friday June 20, 2008 3:03 Pete L

3:03

During our discussion of all things Ben Affleck and international relations, Derrek Lee has worked the count full.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:03

3:04

Lee hits into the 6-4-3 double play, but Fukudome scores.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:04

3:04

1-0 Cubs

Friday June 20, 2008 3:04

3:04

I'll take it.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:04

3:04

[Comment From Orange ChuckOrange Chuck: ]

Thought we only discuss Affleck when the Red Sox play or crappy movie hour

Friday June 20, 2008 3:04 Orange Chuck

3:04

Affleck is on my brain 24/7 my friend.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:04

3:05

Aramis Ramirez is up now for the Cubs, and since nobody's on base, he'll fly out harmlessly to right.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:05

3:05

[Comment From MDTMDT: ]

We discuss Affleck every game, he sponsors the trivia

Friday June 20, 2008 3:05 MDT

3:06

[Comment From pitchcountpitchcount: ]

ESPN Gamecast is particularly slow today. Guess I'm getting my play-by-play here.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:06 pitchcount

3:06

As you always should. Full count to Ramirez.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:06

3:06

[Comment From Orange ChuckOrange Chuck: ]

does Matt Damon occasionally guest star?

Friday June 20, 2008 3:06 Orange Chuck

3:06

No, Ramirez goes down on strikes, inning over.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:06

3:06

TOP OF THE 2ND 1-0 CUBS

Friday June 20, 2008 3:06

3:07

We've asked Matt to join us, but he's too busy bangin Sarah Silverman.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:07

3:07

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLG3S5WzHig

Friday June 20, 2008 3:07

3:07

[Comment From MDTMDT: ]

On the bed, in the car, up against the minibar

Friday June 20, 2008 3:07 MDT

3:08

The much discussed Jermaine Dye is up for the White Sox.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:08

3:09

And Jermaine Dye goes deep. WHO'S OVERRATED NOW!?

Friday June 20, 2008 3:09

3:09

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Friday June 20, 2008 3:09 Adam J

3:09

[Comment From BPBP: ]

JD > Fukudome?

Friday June 20, 2008 3:09 BP

3:09

TIED 1-1

Friday June 20, 2008 3:09

3:09

That's like Jermaine's fourth home run in the last three games.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:09

3:09

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

Richie Sexson hits home runs too, guess he's an all-star now

Friday June 20, 2008 3:09 Adam J

3:10

Richie is about to get released, and hits about .205 though.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:10

3:10

Nick Swisher comes to the dish for the Sox.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:10

3:10

And he lines out softly to Kosuke. One down.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:10

3:10

[Comment From Orange ChuckOrange Chuck: ]

why can't the Mets overrated players play like that?

Friday June 20, 2008 3:10 Orange Chuck

3:11

Because they're too scared of Jerry Manuel's knife.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:11

3:11

Joey Clutch is up now for the Sox.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:11

3:11

[Comment From Jen Your CousinJen Your Cousin: ]

I hope your team doesn't choke!

Friday June 20, 2008 3:11 Jen Your Cousin

3:11

Your team is the one that blew the lead. Also, get to work.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:11

3:12

I hope my mom shows up!

Friday June 20, 2008 3:12

3:12

Crede is quickly down 0-2.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:12

3:12

And the umpire shows no appreciation for Lilly's curveball.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:12

3:12

I'm pretty sure it was a strike, but it's now 2-2.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:12

3:12

[Comment From Orange ChuckOrange Chuck: ]

work on a Friday? what are you, some communist or something?

Friday June 20, 2008 3:12 Orange Chuck

3:13

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

Are you sure you're not Hawk Harrelson?

Friday June 20, 2008 3:13 Adam J

3:13

Yeah, my prostate is it's normal size, so I'm sure.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:13

3:13

[Comment From kckc: ]

Just to add to the JD v. fukodome discussion. So far today... JD =homerun. Fukodome = swinging bunt

Friday June 20, 2008 3:13 kc

3:13

He did score though, so technically they're kinda tied.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:13

3:13

Doesn't matter how you get home, just get there.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:13

3:13

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

Intimate knowledge of Harrelson's prostate < Actually being Harrelson

Friday June 20, 2008 3:13 Adam J

3:14

I'm surprised he doesn't discuss it during games, honestly.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:14

3:14

Crede goes down on strikes, two down.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:14

3:14

Now for all 85 pounds of Alexei Ramirez.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:14

3:14

Ramirez rips a double into right field, and the Sox have a runner in scoring position with two outs.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:14

3:14

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

He does. "Right size, wrong shape."

Friday June 20, 2008 3:14 Adam J

3:14

[Comment From Poi MaPoi Ma: ]

is it just me or is alexi 3/4 legs?

Friday June 20, 2008 3:14 Poi Ma

3:15

The other fourth is Communism.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:15

3:15

Brian Anderson, brah, is up for the Sox, brah.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:15

3:16

Brah, he's down 0-2 in the count already, brah.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:16

3:16

Ted Lilly seems to think that Ramirez will try to steal third with two outs.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:16

3:17

Ted Lilly knows nothing about baseball.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:17

3:17

Only Reed Johnson pulls that crap.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:17

3:17

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

Either that or he's turned around and someone needs to reorient him toward the plate.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:17 Adam J

3:17

[Comment From Pete LPete L: ]

Ted Lilly played in Toronto. So he's excused. And so did Reed actually....

Friday June 20, 2008 3:17 Pete L

3:17

Good point.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:17

3:17

Remember when Lilly got into that fight with John Gibbons? That was awesome.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:17

3:18

Anderson strikes out to end the inning.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:18

3:18

BOTTOM OF THE 2ND 1-1

Friday June 20, 2008 3:18

3:18

[Comment From kckc: ]

Doesn't every Blue Jay get into a fight with Gibbons eventually?

Friday June 20, 2008 3:18 kc

3:18

[Comment From Orange ChuckOrange Chuck: ]

Toronto, the one team in MLB who waits till the other crappy teams finally fire their managers before they do theirs too

Friday June 20, 2008 3:18 Orange Chuck

3:18

Seriously, how does Gibbons still have a job?

Friday June 20, 2008 3:18

3:18

We at FanHouse are about to start a fire John Gibbons campaign.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:18

3:19

[Comment From pitchcountpitchcount: ]

Not anymore they don't.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:19 pitchcount

3:19

[Comment From pitchcountpitchcount: ]

...he doesn't have one.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:19 pitchcount

3:19

[Comment From pitchcountpitchcount: ]

Read your own blog, seriously.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:19 pitchcount

3:19

Did he get fired today? Wow, our campaign worked fast. Go us!

Friday June 20, 2008 3:19

3:19

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

What the hell is a blog

Friday June 20, 2008 3:19 Adam J

3:19

It's a thing nerds do when they aren't getting laid.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:19

3:19

[Comment From Orange ChuckOrange Chuck: ]

yeppers and taking 2-3 others with him on the way out

Friday June 20, 2008 3:19 Orange Chuck

3:19

[Comment From MDTMDT: ]

Cito Gaston Lives!

Friday June 20, 2008 3:19 MDT

3:20

Cito Gaston was nearly the Sox manager before they hired Ozzie Guillen.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:20

3:20

[Comment From Orange ChuckOrange Chuck: ]

laid? I am married, what is that?

Friday June 20, 2008 3:20 Orange Chuck

3:20

The thing your wife does on Fridays when you're reading live blogs.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:20

3:20

Geovany Soto leads off the inning with a base hit.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:20

3:20

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

In all seriousness, pitchcount, just because we write for fanhouse does not mean that we read it at all

Friday June 20, 2008 3:20 Adam J

3:20

Speak for yourself, Adam.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:20

3:20

[Comment From Orange ChuckOrange Chuck: ]

poor guys, if they can put up wih her, more power to them haha

Friday June 20, 2008 3:20 Orange Chuck

3:21

Mark DeRosa is now up for the Cubs.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:21

3:21

He's going to ground into a double play.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:21

3:21

I can feel it in my bones.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:21

3:21

No, wait, that's osteoporosis.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:21

3:21

I'm so brittle!

Friday June 20, 2008 3:21

3:22

And DeRosa grounds into the 4-6-3 double play. Never doubt me, kids.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:22

3:22

[Comment From kckc: ]

Fornellidamus is back!

Friday June 20, 2008 3:22 kc

3:22

He never left, KC.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:22

3:22

MATT MURTON IS PLAYING TODAY!?

Friday June 20, 2008 3:22

3:22

I thought he was dead.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:22

3:22

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Ginger Power!

Friday June 20, 2008 3:22 Guest

3:23

[Comment From Lou PiniellaLou Piniella: ]

He's not?!

Friday June 20, 2008 3:23 Lou Piniella

3:23

[Comment From Poi MaPoi Ma: ]

beware the day walker

Friday June 20, 2008 3:23 Poi Ma

3:23

Lou is going to kill somebody now that he's found out. Jim Hendry better lock the door to his office.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:23

3:23

[Comment From MDTMDT: ]

Did he arrive on his magical unicorn?

Friday June 20, 2008 3:23 MDT

3:23

They have those? I know what I want for Christmas this year.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:23

3:24

Murton lines a single to center. One on, two out.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:24

3:24

[Comment From Lou PiniellaLou Piniella: ]

I thought Felix Pie looked awfully pale today.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:24 Lou Piniella

3:24

That's what happens when your testicles get all twisted, skip.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:24

3:24

Ronny Cedeno lines out to Carlos Quentin, who makes a nice sliding catch to end the inning.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:24

3:24

TOP OF THE 3RD 1-1

Friday June 20, 2008 3:24

3:25

[Comment From Orange ChuckOrange Chuck: ]

sorry, some guy was at the door and had to go let him in

Friday June 20, 2008 3:25 Orange Chuck

3:25

I take it he's there for your wife?

Friday June 20, 2008 3:25

3:25

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

Which room is she in?

Friday June 20, 2008 3:25 Adam J

3:25

[Comment From Orange ChuckOrange Chuck: ]

apparently, damn fool

Friday June 20, 2008 3:25 Orange Chuck

3:26

I hope your wife is in the other room reading all this.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:26

3:26

[Comment From kckc: ]

I'm sure he said he was the plumber though

Friday June 20, 2008 3:26 kc

3:26

[Comment From Orange ChuckOrange Chuck: ]

there is a live blog of baseball and I am supposed to care what room she is in? no way

Friday June 20, 2008 3:26 Orange Chuck

3:26

I understand.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:26

3:27

John Danks is at the plate, and I'm confused. Since when do pitchers bat?

Friday June 20, 2008 3:27

3:27

Somebody call Hank Steinbrenner and let him know what's going on right away.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:27

3:27

Danks goes down looking.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:27

3:27

[Comment From kckc: ]

Danks better not get on base, he might break a leg.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:27 kc

3:27

[Comment From Orange ChuckOrange Chuck: ]

Wang called and said to watch your step Danks

Friday June 20, 2008 3:27 Orange Chuck

3:28

[Comment From BPBP: ]

Pitchers bat in a REAL league

Friday June 20, 2008 3:28 BP

3:28

Like the International League? or you talking the Pacific Coast?

Friday June 20, 2008 3:28

3:28

[Comment From MDTMDT: ]

Called Hank, secretary said he's busy, checked TV listings, Dora The Explorer is on, mystery solved

Friday June 20, 2008 3:28 MDT

3:28

What's the spanish word for "raving lunatic?"

Friday June 20, 2008 3:28

3:28

[Comment From Babe RuthBabe Ruth: ]

Batters pitch in a real league

Friday June 20, 2008 3:28 Babe Ruth

3:28

Orlando Cabrera makes his second appearance at the plate.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:28

3:28

[Comment From Orange ChuckOrange Chuck: ]

Omar Minaya?

Friday June 20, 2008 3:28 Orange Chuck

3:29

[Comment From MDTMDT: ]

"Guillen"?

Friday June 20, 2008 3:29 MDT

3:29

Probably both, and Cabrera singles up the middle.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:29

3:29

Up next is A.J. Pierzynski, and he won't ground into a double play as he'll be too busy swinging and missing while trying to hit one onto Sheffield avenue.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:29

3:29

First pitch he swings for the downs, and misses. 0-1.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:29

3:30

[Comment From Poi MaPoi Ma: ]

wow its like you have esp

Friday June 20, 2008 3:30 Poi Ma

3:30

No, i have a time machine in my basement.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:30

3:30

Ted Lilly plays catch with DLee for a while, OC dances.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:30

3:30

[Comment From kckc: ]

Is DLee a giant or is OC really that short?

Friday June 20, 2008 3:30 kc

3:30

Little of column A, a little of Column B

Friday June 20, 2008 3:30

3:31

Holy crap, A.J. connected! 3-1 White Sox.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:31

3:31

[Comment From Orange ChuckOrange Chuck: ]

i knew it, Bob Costas says all bloggers are in their mothers basements haha

Friday June 20, 2008 3:31 Orange Chuck

3:31

[Comment From BPBP: ]

OC short... 3-1

Friday June 20, 2008 3:31 BP

3:31

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

God damn it.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:31 Adam J

3:31

Haha, suck it, Cubs fans.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:31

3:31

Though I doubt that'll be the last homer we see this afternoon. CArlos Quentin is up.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:31

3:32

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

BOOOO FORNELLI AND AJ BOOOOOOOOOO

Friday June 20, 2008 3:32 Adam J

3:32

[Comment From Orange ChuckOrange Chuck: ]

AJ will surpass Barry Bonds someday

Friday June 20, 2008 3:32 Orange Chuck

3:32

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Yeah..it seems like the ball is carrying and/or the pitchers are fooling nobody.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:32 Guest

3:32

[Comment From kckc: ]

For what? Most booed player?

Friday June 20, 2008 3:32 kc

3:32

It's the ball, Guest. Plus the fact that Lilly is a high-ball fastball pitcher.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:32

3:33

And Lilly follows up the gopher ball with a walk to Quentin, which is exactly what he wanted to do with Jermaine Dye on deck.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:33

3:33

[Comment From DavidDavid: ]

And no, I am not the voice of reason. I hate the White Sox and hope the aforementioned meteor only hits half the field. Or kills people based on low IQ

Friday June 20, 2008 3:33 David

3:33

[Comment From DavidDavid: ]

David = guest, by the way

Friday June 20, 2008 3:33 David

3:34

Dye pops up to shallow right, two down.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:34

3:34

[Comment From Poi MaPoi Ma: ]

my name is david

Friday June 20, 2008 3:34 Poi Ma

3:34

Great, why don't you to go meet for drinks somewhere. See where it goes.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:34

3:34

Swisher is up for the Sox. He's going to strike out.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:34

3:34

Not that you'd need ESP or a time machine to figure that out.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:34

3:35

Lilly isn't playing along though, and is behind 2-0.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:35

3:35

[Comment From Poi MaPoi Ma: ]

no doubt

Friday June 20, 2008 3:35 Poi Ma

3:35

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

so Fukudome is batting .500 higher than Dye today. Hmmmmmmmm.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:35 Adam J

3:35

[Comment From HSHS: ]

Hang out in robes, see what develops

Friday June 20, 2008 3:35 HS

3:35

[Comment From Orange ChuckOrange Chuck: ]

Adam proves why they call him stat man lol

Friday June 20, 2008 3:35 Orange Chuck

3:36

I call him Papi.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:36

3:36

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

Bill James keeps me in his torture closet. All in all it's not too bad.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:36 Adam J

3:36

[Comment From MDTMDT: ]

I was kinda hoping Dye either hit an eight-run HR and revealed himself to be Jesus in that at-bat or swung so hard that he exploded in a cloud of viscera and failure. Anything to end this argument.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:36 MDT

3:36

The argument will never die. Full count to Swish.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:36

3:37

The runner will be moving.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:37

3:37

And Swish works the walk. Two on for Joey Clutch, and here comes pitching coach Larry Rothschild.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:37

3:37

[Comment From Orange ChuckOrange Chuck: ]

I thought Dye parted the Red Sea?

Friday June 20, 2008 3:37 Orange Chuck

3:37

[Comment From Adam JAdam J: ]

Did you know "Kosuke" is Asian for "Better than Dye"?

Friday June 20, 2008 3:37 Adam J

3:37

and Fukudome is Japanese for "have sex with me."

Friday June 20, 2008 3:37

3:38

[Comment From Orange ChuckOrange Chuck: ]

thought it was sex with dome?

Friday June 20, 2008 3:38 Orange Chuck

3:39

No, that's the original, incorrect translation.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:39

3:39

Crede pops up behind second to end the inning.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:39

3:39

But the Sox do score two on AJ's home run.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:39

3:39

BOTTOM OF THE 3RD 3-1 SOX

Friday June 20, 2008 3:39

3:40

Okay, so now that I'm seeing the Ozzie/Lou commercials that have been talked about so much in Chicago the last week, I'm severly disappointed. They're pretty damn lame.

Friday June 20, 2008 3:40

3:40

[Comment From kckc: ]

The entire thing was body doubles... very lame indeed

Friday June 20, 2008 3:40 kc