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July 2009 ArchivePEAVY (question mark, exclamation point)by Ricky O'Donnell on July 31 at 4:10PM
So that happened out of nowhere.
Jake Peavy to the White Sox for pitchers Clayton Richard, Aaron Poreda, Dexter Carter, and Adam Russell Kenny Williams! I think I like this trade - you'll have to excuse me, but sometimes it takes more than 30 seconds for me to decide on things like this - but holy hell. Kenny Williams. Maybe he took offense to my proclamation that Angelo's trade for Cutler was the boldest a Chicago GM has ever made. Try this on for size: three damn good prospects for a 28-year old Cy Young winner who won't pitch until September 1 at the earliest. Madness. A few quick thoughts.... a) Why would Peavy accept this deal now? When Peavy turned the original deal down on May 20, the Sox were 17-22, 5.5 games out of first. Now, they're 52-51, 2.5 games out of first. What I'm trying to say here is: Peavy accepted this deal because of Beckham! At least in part, right? Bacon has had as much to do with the Sox turn around this summer as anyone. The Sox weren't a legit playoff contender before, now they are. Could it be as easy as that? b) I'm not all that concerned about dealing away Richard. His last two starts were fantastic, but he was a whole bunch of MEH before that. His floor is probably as a solid lefty reliever, which is certainly something, but I doubt he'll ever become a dependable mid-rotation guy. c) It kind of surprised me to see Dexter Carter's name pop up. Here's what BP's Kevin Goldstein said about him on Twitter: One of two breakout pitchers for the White Sox this spring out of Old Dominion, RHP Dexter Carter has size (6-6), mid-90s heat, nice curve.He was a 2008 draft pick, so he obviously has a long way to go, though. Before we all start crying over prospects, remember, Fields and Anderson were great prospects, too. d) Peavy's contract: e) Peavy's injury status: out since the middle of June, should return around September 1. f) If the Sox can make the playoffs (big 'if' considering you may only get three or four starts out of Peavy), consider their postseason rotation: Buehrle, Peavy, Danks, Floyd. Ohhh babbbyyyyy. f) Re-read Stompy's post on Peavy. From May 21. g) Also worth noting: Jake Peavy once sang 'Go Cubs Go' in Vegas after a Brooks and Dunn concert. I'm sorry. Eh, can't end on a bad note. So here:  All better.Kenny Williams does it again. Unreal. Brian Anderson and Josh Fields, in memoriamby Ricky O'Donnell on July 31 at 11:37AM
Before we go all Bears all the time here (today is the first day of the rest of our lives), we may as well pay tribute to two fallen White Sox: Brian Anderson and Josh Fields. Anderson has already been...
Things to Read: 7/30by Ricky O'Donnell on July 30 at 5:11PM
This is the new (hopefully) daily p.m. link dump here at TUP. You can send submissions to rickhouse@blogsbyfans.com. And don't forget about my Bears post below.FanGraphs: Charting Mark Buehrle's 15 perfect innings.MOUTHPIECE: The Sox' D is actually perfectly average. Blog-a-Bull:...
Chicago Bears: 2009 offseason champs!by Ricky O'Donnell on July 30 at 12:05PM
First off, this poll question currently running at the Trib is great.In other words:Do you think Jay Cutler is a pussy? Yes or no.I'm actually surprised Urlacher has 41 percent of the vote. It's hard to remember a superstar who...
Things to Read: 7/29by Ricky O'Donnell on July 29 at 4:00PM
This is the new (hopefully) daily p.m. link dump here at TUP. You can send submissions to rickhouse@blogsbyfans.com. And don't forget about my Sox post below. Pippen Ain't Easy: The all ex-Bulls team. SportsPros(e): Kevin thinks Bobby Wade is a...
Mark Buehrle is extra perfect. The Sox D, not so muchby Ricky O'Donnell on July 29 at 11:13AM
A few screen grabs from the Interwebs today:a) Mark Buehrle's box score from yesterday.b) This link/headline in a Fanhouse post. Buehrle unravels!? More like Scott Podsednik couldn't catch an easy fly ball (I'll blame it on that goddamn white roof,...
Things to Read: 7/28by Ricky O'Donnell on July 28 at 3:03PM
But first, a video. Panic Bear (via SSS). Animal cruelty? More like animal hilarity. Greg Olsen's Twitter: "Dear ESPN, Please learn to spell my name correctly. Its only 5 letters. OlsEn..thank you"No, thank YOU, Greg Olsen. I saw this less than...
Carlos Quentin: too intense for at-bat musicby Ricky O'Donnell on July 28 at 3:48AM
At-bat music has long been a favorite subject of mine. Many moons ago, I lobbied for the White Sox to put down the Nickleback and step up their game. Lately, I've been finding myself debating the same question over and...
Things to Read: 7/27by Ricky O'Donnell on July 27 at 3:07PM
This is the new (hopefully) daily p.m. link dump here at TUP. You can send submissions to rickhouse@blogsbyfans.com. And don't forget about my Sox post below. But first, video of Ozzie calling Beckham 'Bacon'. Starts around the 00:28 mark. Priceless....
Mark Buehrle, laughing in the face of your silly jinxby Ricky O'Donnell on July 27 at 2:07AM
The White Sox get a big, fat C- from me this weekend, but in TUP's continuing quest to stay positive, let's look at some good things. Like jinx smack talk!Take it away, Buehrlot.''It's one of those superstitious things that I...
Mark Buehrle throws a perfect game. I was there.by Ricky O'Donnell on July 24 at 3:52AM
Also: please read Stompy's take .*A little over two years ago, this happened:Me: "Yo bros, wanna go to the Sox game tonight?"Bros: "I'm tired; it's too cold; I have a lot of homework; it's too expensive." Ect.That was April 18,...
When Mark Buehrle Has A Perfect Game Through 8, I Go To Chili'sby Bobby Loesch on July 24 at 2:42AM
Dewayne Wise has entered the Geoff Blum Club (free drinks forever)I listened to the first 7.5 innings on XM. As the bottom of the 8th started, I rushed out of work, sped over to the nearest bar (Chili's... yeah), and...
Thornton saves Sox' win over Rays. This series is nuts.by Ricky O'Donnell on July 23 at 12:58AM
How much fun was last night's 4-3 White Sox win over the Rayz Rays? So much fun that I just decided I'm going to go to the finale tomorrow. These are the types of things you can do when you...
Things to Read: 7/22by Ricky O'Donnell on July 22 at 6:30PM
This is the new (hopefully) daily p.m. link dump here at TUP. You can send submissions to rickhouse@blogsbyfans.com. And don't forget about my Jenks post below. Puck Daddy: Marian Hossa is injured, probably out until December...Fanhouse: Ziller absolutely knocks it...
What's the deal with Bobby Jenks?by Ricky O'Donnell on July 22 at 11:26AM
Bobby Jenks has been flirting with disaster lately, and last night it finally caught up with him. Clayton Richard pitched arguably the best outing of his career, allowing only four hits and one run over eight innings (while striking out...
Things to Read: 7/21by Ricky O'Donnell on July 21 at 5:41PM
This is the new (hopefully) daily p.m. link dump here at TUP. You can send submissions to rickhouse@blogsbyfans.com. And don't forget about my MJ post below. Deadspin: 'Erin Andrews naked!' is the most pathetic, disturbing thing in the entire world....
Michael Jordan: Chaos in the Windy City. Exists.by Ricky O'Donnell on July 21 at 12:05PM
If you were anything like me as a little tyke, one of the world's greatest mysteries was the absence of Michael Jordan in video games. NBA Live '98? Off the chain, but it would have been so much better if...
Things to Read: 7/20by Ricky O'Donnell on July 20 at 6:22PM
Ball Don't Lie: Watch this. Video of the top ten buzzer beaters in the NBA this past season. Guess where D-Wade's steal-to-floater against the Bulls comes in?Fanhouse: The NHL's 47th best player: Patrick Kane. Are we not making enough of...
Chicago MSM kicks 'Halladay to the White Sox' into overdriveby Ricky O'Donnell on July 20 at 12:28AM
We've FJM'd Rick Morrissey here before, and when the text messages starting rolling in about his mandatory 'trade for Halladay' column, I figured it may have to be done again. I would have called Bradwell into duty for the post,...
Braves Player Steals Our Savior's 80s Entrance Musicby Bobby Loesch on July 18 at 12:14PM
If this is the event that sparks a fatality filled Chitown-ATL beef, well, we won't forget where we were. Remember Gordon Beckham's entrance music? Me too. The hits have been coming and the 80s music has been blaring, but it...
Things to Read: 7/17by Ricky O'Donnell on July 17 at 5:38PM
This is the new (hopefully) daily p.m. link dump here at TUP. You can send submissions to rickhouse@blogsbyfans.com. And don't forget about Stompy's roundup below. Foul Balls: Would you rather have lunch with Ditka or Obama? I know, I...
Sean May, Sox Re-Start, Willis Tower, Etc.by Bobby Loesch on July 17 at 12:20PM
First thing's first: the Bulls have worked out former UNC legend/Illinois slaya Sean May:This man completely swung an NCAA tournamentIt's easy to say something generic like his NBA career has been a disappointment and he's battled weight problems. It's sorta...
Things to Read: 7/16by Ricky O'Donnell on July 16 at 4:54PM
This is the new (hopefully) daily p.m. link dump here at TUP. You can send submissions to rickhouse@blogsbyfans.com. And don't forget about my Carlos Quentin post below. NY Times Fifth Down Blog: KC Joyner still thinks Jay Cutler isn't that...
Will Carlos Quentin conquer plantar fasciitis?by Ricky O'Donnell on July 16 at 12:38AM
Plantar fasciitis is quickly becoming a common enemy in Chicago sports. The foot injury has kept Carlos Quentin out the last month and a half, but now Q! is ready to come back, perhaps as early as tomorrow. But how...
Things to Read: 7/15by Ricky O'Donnell on July 15 at 4:05PM
This is the new (hopefully) daily p.m. link dump here at TUP. You can send submissions to rickhouse@blogsbyfans.com. And don't forget about my Dale Tallon post below. FoulBalls: Fornelli on the 'Hawks with some money quotes from Martin Havlat. Including:"I...
Goodbye, Dale Tallonby Ricky O'Donnell on July 15 at 12:29AM
I would have been blindsided by this Dale Tallon business if not for a quick talk with a friend's dad a few days ago. He basically warned me this was about to happen, so I really wasn't all that surprised...
Several things.by Ricky O'Donnell on July 14 at 1:48AM
And none of them are important. But can you blame me? As was pointed out to me during last night's Home Run Derby by Gapers Block's Brian Livingston, there are only two days each year that feature zero professional sports...
Believe in the White Soxby Ricky O'Donnell on July 13 at 12:00AM
Yesterday's 13-7 beatdown in Minnesota is a tough way for our White Sox to enter the All-Star break. Mark Buehrle, God bless him, occassionally just doesn't have it, and yesterday, well, he just didn't have it. But since we here...
Carlos Boozer to the Bulls?by Ricky O'Donnell on July 10 at 10:58AM
Despite the fact that these Carlos Boozer to the Bulls rumors have been questioned by two reputable sources - Sam Smith's Bulls.com blog and BobbyStompy's brand new Twitter account (follow that) - I do think it's going to happen. Eventually....
What really happened to Bartolo Colonby Ricky O'Donnell on July 9 at 10:58AM
The real story comes from Ozzie, of course.''I think Colon disappeared,'' Guillen said before the game, unable to keep a straight face over the bizarre situation. ''I think immigration is looking for him. I worry about Colon because Colon was...
Who needs Brandon Allen when you have Paul Konerko?by Ricky O'Donnell on July 8 at 12:26PM
As The Cheat noted already, Konerko became the first Sox hitter to go yard three times in one game since Jose Valentin did it in 2003. I hated Jose Valentin - all he was good for was killing the Cubs,...
Happy Birthday, Rickhouseby Bobby Loesch on July 7 at 12:03PM
Rickhouse's SlowBreaker shizzle here.It's the Rickhouse's birthday today -- at least that's what they tell me. My present is actually from our old friend, Jay Mariotti. It's an excerpt from his latest column. I call it "this is what I...
About that time I ran into Steve McNair...by Ricky O'Donnell on July 6 at 12:53AM
You'll have to forgive me if it takes a few days for me to get back in the loop. I spent the weekend maxing out my party meters (red alert!) at the happiest place on Earth, New Buffalo, Michigan (a.k.a....
Peace, Ben. It's been real.by Ricky O'Donnell on July 2 at 2:23AM
Is there another Chicago athlete in recent memory that elicited more passionate opinions both for and against him than Ben Gordon? To prove my point, look no further than...the Internet! (Why go anywhere else?) Hit up the Bulls blogs...
990 words on the why Bulls should probably resign Ben Gordonby Ricky O'Donnell on July 1 at 1:39PM
Watch as I try to convince blue collar, hard-nosed Chicagoans that you can win with offense, too. I'm sure this will go over well. It's all at the Sun-Times' Full Court Press blog. And it all comes back to Jay...
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