Failure implies a chance of success, and with these guys the goal always seemed a little less clearly defined.
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"Run the [expletive] ball out, you piece of [expletive]."
- Carlton Fisk, to Deion Sanders
Author Archives: Andrew Reilly
Average, Out, Over
In the end, we are all one person looking at 30 sides of the same terrible offense through two disparate eyes that see entirely different worlds. All told, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. [The Beachwood Reporter]
Filed Under: Features Read More: advanced mathematical conclusions, Alex Rios, Buzz Lightyear, Carlos Quentin, Chicago White Sox, elsewhere, Gordon Beckham, Hawk Harrelson, Los Angeles Dodgers, outfield, Paul Konerko, season recaps, sitting shotgun on someone else's bandwagon Comments closed
In 18 Hours They’ll Be Laying Flowers On Their Life
The outcomes aren’t important, but how the team reaches them is the last gasp of meaningful baseball we have.
Filed Under: Opinion Read More: Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, George Bell, home runs, impending doom, Matt Thornton, potential for greatness, weird accomplishments Comments closed
Cubs, Sox Sweep LVPs
A pair of Chicago outfielders, now united for all eternity. Hilarious. [ESPN]
Filed Under: News Read More: Alex Rios, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, found objects, Milton Bradley Comments closed
True Faith
Maybe Ozzie Guillen’s forgotten the name and the address of everyone he’s ever known, but that’s nothing compared to thinking Jose Contreras and Bartolo Colon were ready for battle. [Mouthpiece Sports] And hey, you know how I know Jake Peavy is awesome? Because he beat the Royals, that’s how. I even read that in the [...]
Filed Under: News Read More: Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago White Sox, Jake Peavy, Joe Cowley, Media, New Order references Comments closed
Less Than Losing And Way Beyond Empty
There is but one reason for the Sox to try any more, and it is also the same reason they shouldn’t bother. History awaits. [The Beachwood Reporter]
Filed Under: Features Read More: 500, Carlos Quentin, Chicago White Sox, elsewhere, Gordon Beckham, losing, Ozzie Guillen, Team of Destiny, winning Comments closed
Spayed and Neutered in Motor City
With the Good Guys mere inches away from death’s door, the only thing that will save us is gleeful mocking of the baseball team from (and the actual city of) Detroit. Seriously. That People Mover’s not gonna laugh at itself, you know. [A.V. Chicago]
Filed Under: Features Read More: Detroit Tigers, elsewhere, Jim Leyland, the many problems facing the city of Detroit, Travis Fryman, urban decay Comments closed
Your Guide To Clutching At The Last Hateful Straws Of The 2009 Season
If the enemy of my enemy is my friend, what happens when two of my enemies conspire to exploit my favorite team’s flaws?
Filed Under: Features Read More: Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, Minnesota Twins, sad conclusions, spite, Team of Destiny Comments closed
Big Decisions About A Big Man
Bobby Jenks, your future is now. And then. Also later. And last November, too. But even moreso now – just like it already was! [Mouthpiece Sports]
Filed Under: Opinion Read More: Bobby Jenks, Chicago White Sox, trade rumors are stupid, wild guesses Comments closed
Swishy & Javy: Still Not The Answer
Nicky the Swish and Javy T. Squeeze could save this team. HAHA no, just kidding. They couldn’t. [Mouthpiece Sports]
Filed Under: Opinion Read More: Chicago White Sox, Javier Vazquez, Media, Nick Swisher, revisionist history, Sports Illustrated, Tim Marchman Comments closed
He Could Be Heroes
Just for one season cut mercifully short. Ladies and gentlemen, Milton Bradley has solved all of our problems. [A.V. Chicago]
Filed Under: Features Read More: Alfonso Soriano, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, elsewhere, fans, Milton Bradley, spite Comments closed
The Inner Game of White Sox Baseball
Let’s be thankful for the mistake Carlos Quentin didn’t make, as the consequences would have surely been disastrous. [The Beachwood Reporter]
Filed Under: Features Read More: Brent Lillibridge, Carlos Quentin, Chicago White Sox, elsewhere, Hawk Harrelson, Jake Peavy, Milton Bradley Comments closed
Last Time In Seattle
You’ve gone a million miles; how far’d you get? Your editor reports from the Emerald City.
Filed Under: Features Read More: Chicago White Sox, Field Reports, Safeco Field, Seattle Mariners Comments closed
The Real Reason Jake Peavy Shouldn’t Pitch This Year
One man can ruin this for everyone, and we all know who that man is.
Looking Ahead to 2010′s Dashed Expectations
Someone is going to let us down, and the 35th Street Review has a few ideas on just who that hero will be.
Filed Under: News Read More: Alex Rios, Alexei Ramirez, Carlos Quentin, Gordon Beckham Comments closed