Comments on: Twins Make it Interesting in the AL Central

By: Alejandro Leal

Alejandro Leal — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:48:40 +0000

Wow, you had to go there. You had to invoke The Legend…

I don’t appreciate your cynicism, melissa, it reeks of mockery…

*bitter*

By: melissa

melissa — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:52:10 +0000

I totally agree that the Sox have had every shot to wrap up this division long ago. They don’t deserve to win it but I wouldn’t be shocked if they were playing the Twins again on Tuesday in a tie-breaker. I’m still not sure how the Sox managed to lose that game last night considering the Twins did everything they could, error wise, to give it to them.

I still just cringe when I hear the South Side refrain, “we got to play with the fire and the passion,” “we’ve got to show the swagger,” sorry I don’t know what that means. I just wish they could say we need to be better at baseball. I wouldn’t be surprised if Kenny tries to make a deal for Aaron Rowand in order to bring back the “fire and the passion.”

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By: Ben L

Ben L — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:49:39 +0000

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Mets and Brewers have impressive walk offs, both have fairly tough upcoming series. Though my money is on the Mets taking 2 out of 3 from the Marlins and the Brewers lose 2 out of 3 to the Cubs… Too bad, I want to see a tie. As for the White Sox/Twins, well last night Jenks had no right being on the mound in the 10th, it screams of desperation to win. And now the ChiSox season is in the hands of the Royals… look on the bright side, you don’t have to face Lee this weekend.

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By: Alejandro A. Leal

Alejandro A. Leal — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 03:59:35 +0000

I don’t blame ya Ben L, I was very skeptical of this Sox playoff run. It stings that they just got swept, I know, but I wasn’t necessarily looking forward to playing the Rays in the playoffs.

Come Monday, however, it may still be undecided. Gotta love the AL Central.

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By: Ben L

Ben L — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:09:05 +0000

No offense Alejandro… but I’m rooting for the Twins. At least tonight. If the Twins win, then I’ll switch. What can I say, this dragging out is just amusing. The AL Central has violated almost every prediction this year. Instead the Tigers bought everything except a bullpen and the best bet for Cy Young, Verlander, forgot how to pitch. Hafner regressed to a AA power hitter and the Indians forgot how to play early. The Twins were supposed to be a joke without Santana and instead Santana may be the one watching the TV in October. Then the White Sox… well they had a solid staff early. Only the good old dependable Royals matched the prediction.

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By: Alejandro A. Leal

Alejandro A. Leal — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:58:35 +0000

Well, just because I didn’t go into detail of the Sox’ flaws doesn’t mean I didn’t notice the collective 0-11 that the middle of the batting order put up last night.

I agree with you 100%, and to me that means they lack punch, clutch, and swagger.

And no matter if they win tonight, they’re just fodder for the Rays. The Sox don’t deserve to be in the playoffs; if they did, they would’ve clinched a long time ago.

I’ve been watching this team for the past two months be two games or so up on the Twins. But not as a consequence of an intense pennant race, no, more as a result of both teams playing .500 ball.

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By: melissa

melissa — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:51:39 +0000

Alejandro,
I have to take issue with your characterization of the Sox lacking, the intangibles of “punch, clutch hitting, and swagger.” There are tangible reasons the Sox are losing at Minnesota. The reasons would be lack of defense, speed, and being home run reliant. The Twins are constructed to win in that dome and the Sox are constructed to win at U.S. Cellular a much more homer friendly field. The other two things that factor in are the fact that the Sox are playing without a guy that carried them all year, Carlos Quentin. Wise is a AAAA player they have gotten mileage out of but should not be relying on to carry them when they need a win most. I don’t know if there is such a thing as clutch but one guy that has come up big in the past for the Sox, when it counts most is Joe Crede. He is another guy that might have served them well right about now. If the Sox win tonight they will still be up 2 in the loss column and in decent position for the final weekend of the season.

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By: Alejandro A. Leal

Alejandro A. Leal — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:42:55 +0000

… man, i dunno what’s worse, playing along with the immaturity, or not being able to come across as immature (or as a prude!!)…

… all those single dollar bills for naught…

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By: Paul Moro

Paul Moro — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:13:21 +0000

if that’s what comes into your mind, you’re way too mature, alejandro.

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By: Alejandro A. Leal

Alejandro A. Leal — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:45:31 +0000

…uhmm ok…

oh what the hell, i’ll take it… yea hahah …poll action… like foul pole action…

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