The Chicago Shite Sox

[Sterling Archer]

Bumped for Milt Pappas' simmering rage.

Humber needs an * after his name. No fucking way was that a swinging strike to end the game.

And if that dumbshit runs instead of standing there arguing he probably beats the throw.

That's not Humber's fault. He made some great pitches in the 9th, especially when behind in the count.

Here is an interesting thought: How many perfect games have been day games? Humber, Buerhle, Braden, Cone, Wells, Martinez, Witt... Is it just a day game after a night game effect? Any thoughts?

I rewatched the 9th on MLB.tv and not once did Fox show a replay from the first base side so you could tell if Ryan went around or not. Maybe that camera op just missed it. Or maybe Reinsdorf and his puppet Selig told them not to.

I saw the replay from the broadcast booth camera above home plate and from there it looked like the wrists broke the plane, but either way, it feels like a call that an umpire would give a guy on what would be the final pitch of a perfect game.

That, plus, Ryan is a dumbass for swinging at it, so he deserves to be called out anyway.

[Gilgamesh]

Bumped for Milt Pappas' simmering rage.

Humber needs an * after his name. No fucking way was that a swinging strike to end the game.

And if that dumbshit runs instead of standing there arguing he probably beats the throw.

That's not Humber's fault. He made some great pitches in the 9th, especially when behind in the count.

Here is an interesting thought: How many perfect games have been day games? Humber, Buerhle, Braden, Cone, Wells, Martinez, Witt... Is it just a day game after a night game effect? Any thoughts?

I rewatched the 9th on MLB.tv and not once did Fox show a replay from the first base side so you could tell if Ryan went around or not. Maybe that camera op just missed it. Or maybe Reinsdorf and his puppet Selig told them not to.

I saw the replay from the broadcast booth camera above home plate and from there it looked like the wrists broke the plane, but either way, it feels like a call that an umpire would give a guy on what would be the final pitch of a perfect game.

That, plus, Ryan is a dumbass for swinging at it, so he deserves to be called out anyway.

Here:

[SKO]

Bumped for Milt Pappas' simmering rage.

Humber needs an * after his name. No fucking way was that a swinging strike to end the game.

And if that dumbshit runs instead of standing there arguing he probably beats the throw.

That's not Humber's fault. He made some great pitches in the 9th, especially when behind in the count.

Here is an interesting thought: How many perfect games have been day games? Humber, Buerhle, Braden, Cone, Wells, Martinez, Witt... Is it just a day game after a night game effect? Any thoughts?

I rewatched the 9th on MLB.tv and not once did Fox show a replay from the first base side so you could tell if Ryan went around or not. Maybe that camera op just missed it. Or maybe Reinsdorf and his puppet Selig told them not to.

I saw the replay from the broadcast booth camera above home plate and from there it looked like the wrists broke the plane, but either way, it feels like a call that an umpire would give a guy on what would be the final pitch of a perfect game.

That, plus, Ryan is a dumbass for swinging at it, so he deserves to be called out anyway.

Here:

Yeah, I'm gonna say bitching about the strike zone or whatever just to denigrate his perfect game makes Cub fans look as bad as Tony's Sox Friend. He threw a perfect game. Doesn't make him the first journeyman or mediocre pitcher to do so.

[Eli]

Yeah, I'm gonna say bitching about the strike zone or whatever just to denigrate his perfect game makes Cub fans look as bad as Tony's Sox Friend.

This.

[morpheus]

Seen it too many times.

[PANK!]

Seen it too many times.

Dammit, I laughed.

[Slaky]

Bumped for Milt Pappas' simmering rage.

Humber needs an * after his name. No fucking way was that a swinging strike to end the game.

And if that dumbshit runs instead of standing there arguing he probably beats the throw.

That's not Humber's fault. He made some great pitches in the 9th, especially when behind in the count.

Here is an interesting thought: How many perfect games have been day games? Humber, Buerhle, Braden, Cone, Wells, Martinez, Witt... Is it just a day game after a night game effect? Any thoughts?

I rewatched the 9th on MLB.tv and not once did Fox show a replay from the first base side so you could tell if Ryan went around or not. Maybe that camera op just missed it. Or maybe Reinsdorf and his puppet Selig told them not to.

I saw the replay from the broadcast booth camera above home plate and from there it looked like the wrists broke the plane, but either way, it feels like a call that an umpire would give a guy on what would be the final pitch of a perfect game.

If you look at it from the angle of the umpire calling it a checked swing and then having to deal with death threats from the Ligues of the world it makes perfect sense to me. No way in hell you make that call.

[flannj]

Seen it too many times.

Dammit, I laughed.

Me too.
Nice job, very subtle.

[Slaky]

FIRST PLACE SOX

[Brownie]

FIRST PLACE SOX

Peavy and Dunn are partying like it's 2007. They're not a terrible team to watch, but I'm not convinced they'll win more than 80 games. Of course, if they win 80, they'd be a mere 30 games better than the Cubs which is good enough for most Sox fans. Watch, they'll win the division, and we'll have to put up with the South Side Stench for another couple weeks.

Of teams whose fan bases have an unhealthy obsession with the Cubs, the Brewers are worth watching, especially if Aramis starts hitting again.

[Gilgamesh]

FIRST PLACE SOX

Peavy and Dunn are partying like it's 2007. They're not a terrible team to watch, but I'm not convinced they'll win more than 80 games. Of course, if they win 80, they'd be a mere 30 games better than the Cubs which is good enough for most Sox fans. Watch, they'll win the division, and we'll have to put up with the South Side Stench for another couple weeks.

Of teams whose fan bases have an unhealthy obsession with the Cubs, the Brewers are worth watching, especially if Aramis starts hitting again.

Despite my disdain for American League baseball, I've watched about 5 or 6 Sox games so far.  They're not terrible and that second wild card spot might be where they eventually end up, considering Detroit is pretty much going to cruise to that division championship.

The East has been fascinating to watch this season so far.  Baltimore's been not-shitty and Toronto has been entertaining as well.

Plus you have Bobby Valentine's shitstorm in Boston for additional entertainment value.

[Sterling Archer]

FIRST PLACE SOX

Peavy and Dunn are partying like it's 2007. They're not a terrible team to watch, but I'm not convinced they'll win more than 80 games. Of course, if they win 80, they'd be a mere 30 games better than the Cubs which is good enough for most Sox fans. Watch, they'll win the division, and we'll have to put up with the South Side Stench for another couple weeks.

Of teams whose fan bases have an unhealthy obsession with the Cubs, the Brewers are worth watching, especially if Aramis starts hitting again.

Despite my disdain for American League baseball, I've watched about 5 or 6 Sox games so far.  They're not terrible and that second wild card spot might be where they eventually end up, considering Detroit is pretty much going to cruise to that division championship.

The East has been fascinating to watch this season so far.  Baltimore's been not-shitty and Toronto has been entertaining as well.

Plus you have Bobby Valentine's shitstorm in Boston for additional entertainment value.

If you're watching the local broadcasts, do you turn the sound off?

[Gilgamesh]

FIRST PLACE SOX

Peavy and Dunn are partying like it's 2007. They're not a terrible team to watch, but I'm not convinced they'll win more than 80 games. Of course, if they win 80, they'd be a mere 30 games better than the Cubs which is good enough for most Sox fans. Watch, they'll win the division, and we'll have to put up with the South Side Stench for another couple weeks.

Of teams whose fan bases have an unhealthy obsession with the Cubs, the Brewers are worth watching, especially if Aramis starts hitting again.

Despite my disdain for American League baseball, I've watched about 5 or 6 Sox games so far.  They're not terrible and that second wild card spot might be where they eventually end up, considering Detroit is pretty much going to cruise to that division championship.

The East has been fascinating to watch this season so far.  Baltimore's been not-shitty and Toronto has been entertaining as well.

Plus you have Bobby Valentine's shitstorm in Boston for additional entertainment value.

If you're watching the local broadcasts, do you turn the sound off?

I haven't watched them on MLB.tv yet, but I'm wondering if Peoria is in the blackout zone for the Sox.  If they aren't, I'll just put on the away broadcast.

On CSN, however, I've been watching them with the sound on.  However, I'm usually in the kitchen and am only passively listening.

[flannj]

However, I'm usually in the kitchen and am only passively listening.

That Chicken Oscar isn't going to make itself.

[Gilgamesh]

However, I'm usually in the kitchen and am only passively listening.

That Chicken Oscar isn't going to make itself.

Darn tootin'.