Clutch.

It's been a while since I've posted the last time. Lot of things went on, and I haven't had time to take a breath and catch up with life.

Being in Minneapolis for work is tough, for baseball purposes. The Metrodome can be seen from my livingroom, just out the window. It's a baseball mausoleum, but at least it's something.

Thank god for WGN Superstation. Things looked bleak, especially after the Dodgers scored the third run on a wild pitch. But this team is different than the other ones. This team feels just like the 2000 White Sox. Even if they're down to the last three outs, you get the feeling that they've got a shot at coming back.

5-3 win, 6.5 game lead over the Twins. There are still a whole lot of games to play, but if the Sox keep it up, I don't see them staying home when October comes around.

Notes:

1. Aaron Rowand had a good at bat. He stayed with Brazoban, and got something he can poke out into the outfield. It was a pretty cheap hit, but whatever works.
2. I don't understand why closers think it's beneath them to hold runners on base. If Willie Harris didn't steal second, the outcome might have been a lot different.
3. The heart of the lineup finally looks like something that pitchers should be afraid off. Frank Thomas, regardless of whether he can run, field or how old he is, is one of the most prolific hitters in the history of baseball. There should never have been any question whether his return would ruin the team's progress. And the 3-4-5 trio of Thomas, Konerko and Everett is pretty good, since all three are swinging the bat well. Looking up and down the roster, the only hitters with question marks are Uribe and Crede. But their defensive plays justify their playing time. And frankly, there isn't anyone else in AAA who can replace either of them right away.