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Best of the Worst Teams of the Decade

Andrew Reilly — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:51:45 +0000

At the decade's end, it really only matters what you value. Hilarity, for example, can be a reasonable substitute for pride. Part three in a series. [More]

Less Than Losing And Way Beyond Empty

Andrew Reilly — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:21:41 +0000

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]

Can’t Lose What You Never Had

Andrew Reilly — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:49:30 +0000

There are losses, and there is losing, and there are losers. The Sox will handle the first two, but we can probably take care of the latter ourselves. [More]

Better Dead Than Red

Andrew Reilly — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:19:48 +0000

In which your editor pontificates on why not to get upset over the endless, cold assault happening to our favorite team during their big trip to Boston. Hint: It rhymes with “always been fliserable.” Bonus Hint: It also rhymes with “not that schmood.” [Mouthpiece Sports]

On the Cruel Hilarity of the Official Site

Andrew Reilly — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:14:54 +0000

Actual headlines RIGHT NOW on whitesox.com:

PODSEDNIK’S PINCH-HIT POP NOT ENOUGH
Wow, not even the thunder of Scotty Pods could save them. Shocker.

PLAYOFF PAYOFF TICKET PACKS ARE ON SALE
Playoff tickets. Now THAT”s funny.

PEAVY’S DEBUT MIGHT HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL NEXT WEEK
But then he might not be eligible for the playoff roster!

TRIO OF WHITE SOX IN LINE FOR HANK AARON AWARD
Apparently Hammerin’ Hank’s spirit lives on in missed swings at 1-2 breaking balls in the dirt. Scott Merkin writes “Speed is about the only thing missing for this trio, who haven’t stolen a base between them. But you don’t have to run at any more than a trot when circling the bases following a home run.” And this is true. Other times you don’t have to run:

Grounding into a double play
Popping out to the catcher with a runner on third
Did I mention the breaking balls in the dirt?

FIRST YEAR, ONE PRIZE: FOLLOW THE SOX ROOKIES
Except Brent Lillibridge.

TAKE THE SOX WITH YOU WHEREVER YOU GO
Have you ever watched a once-mighty bullpen self-destruct – from the beach? You will. And the team that’ll bring it to you? CWS.

Gene Woj in Shank City

Andrew Reilly — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:55:24 +0000

The Sox are going to lose this weekend. Even if they win, they lose. Unless they win. Which they will. Team of Destiny! [Mouthpiece Sports]

Then again, no one loses until Derek Jeter loses. Because he’s so AWESOME!!! Almost as awesome as Gordon Beckham. No, actually, WAY AWESOMER , says the #1 fan of the #2 Man Gene W. of Wheaton, president forever and ever of the Derek Jeter fanclub. Yay Derek! Baseball! [Mouthpiece Sports]

The Marginally Lesser of Two Different Evils

Andrew Reilly — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23:17:03 +0000

Asking the important questions, like: when is it okay to cheer for Satan? [More]