Joe Crede! (Yeah?) Joe Crede! (Yeah?)
Does Pierzynski like that butt? (Hell yeah!)
Tell him to shake it! (Shake it!) Shake it! (Shake it!)
Shake that pinstriped butt!
Crede got back!

White Sox face with pinstriped booty.
Crede got back!

Joe Crede's kinda hot? Ew. Maybe before he got all hairy, but not now.

yeah, crede's not real hot, but that konerko guy? um, nevermind.

Fine! I'll admit it. I like how it makes his butt look. And I also like the chin fur. Before then, I never would have given him a second look.
Someone tell Scott Podsednik to start wearing the tall socks again!!

What did Kirby once say? That's not my a$$, it's my wallet! If Crede hasn't had his big payday yet, he will after this season.

I like the shaggy look. A little more Guerrier, a little less Mauer. Works for him. As for his butt, I'll make a note to check on that in tonight's game.

I'm more of a Garland gal myself (sans bizarre facial hair).

Aren't pinstripes supposed to be slimming?

Isn't that Ezequil (sp?) Astacio just dreamy? Was that facial hair or a disfiguring scar on the left side of his face?

Whatcha gonna do with all that junk, all that junk up in your trunk??

I would expect anybody who flashes leather like Crede to raise BG's temp a few degrees. As for the big EZ... that's a scar. Not sure from what.

I would take this moment to go off on the architectural absurdity of Minute Maid Park, but that could take hours.

-ex

Maybe that's why Juan Uribe doesn't wear his socks up!

I've been so fickle this year - normally I only have a pitcher boyfriend. I should have known something was up! First I was all "Scott Podsednik is my boyfriend" and then it was "Well, Garland's pretty hot too" and then it was "Neal Cotts is no slacker either" and then it was "My, my, AJ, you look fine when you strike out" and then it was "Can't forget about you Crede - especially when you tick off Yosemite Sam Garner" and then it was back to Scottie and then it was ......

Geoff Blum?!?

I was wondering about the Astacio thing myself. I looked up some old Texas League photos and it doesn't appear to be there. But, in later pics, most shots are taken from his "good" side so it's hard to tell. I searched the web for any hints of what happened and...nothing.

Crede works for me...and he plays the hot corner...which makes him instant boyfriend material in my world...only catchers rate higher.

Crede got a deal with Rawlings, that's why he's sporting the high socks. They make him look faster!

I'll consult the Better Half as to whether or not his butt looks bigger and get back with y'all...if I'm not stroking out or too drunk later.

Bitch Sox Pride,

Ilk

mmm....catchers.

Barry Zito is reportedly on the block.

I know a hitter should probably be our highest priority, but how sweet would it be to swing a deal for him? I know, it would probably end up costing too much (they'd probably want either Baker or Liriano, doesn't everyone?), but it's fun to imagine...

More Doug news, too:

>>>Doug Mientkiewicz, who talked more than he hit as a Met, can't keep his mouth from running. The first baseman, lobbying to return to the Twins, told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune of the Mets: "I don't know why they would pick up my option, but if they do, I might quit. I'm serious. I don't want to be back there. ... I always thought Minnesota was a great place to play. After a year with the Mets, an organization that doesn't have a clue, I know that for sure."

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/story/359401p-306206c.html

Yeah, and what's with the national media's rumors of Hunter to NYY for Robinson Cano, etc?
Do they Yankees have enough to give the Twins for Hunter?
We'd have to get more than just Cano, right?

From the future Mrs Ilk, in response to "Dooes Joe Crede's butt look big in high socks?"

dunno... i never looked... i am too busy hating him...

Someday she'll learn.

Hadn't heard the Cano for Hunter rumor until I read it here, but I don't see the benefit to either team:

Yankees: Give up a .300+ rookie second baseman with plenty of years (and range) left -- who would fill that spot? Plug Hunter in centerfield and you get Gold Glove defense, but the rest of his intangibles (e.g., team leader) don't transfer over. His hitting hasn't looked amazing lately, though in Yankee Stadium, his pop should be more than enough. Personally, I would rather see Matsui in center (good enough range and fine enough arm) and Cano at second then Hunter in center and who-knows at second.

Minnesota: Hunter's major value is as team leader, and is there anybody else willing (or able) to step into that role? With the Dome's dimensions, Hunter is worth 5 wins a year for his defense alone (and that's saying a lot) -- when he went down, I am willing to venture that more doubles were given up by the pitching staff. Hunter is one of the reasons that the pitchers are so good -- and Minny would be foolish to forget that. Of course Minny needs a second baseman, but unless Cano is ready to step in and lead a team, I do not see how having Cano over Hunter benefits the Twins.

I also disagree that Hunter is more valuable in a trade than Cano. Taking all factors into account, inlcuding age, durability, cost, batting, fielding, leadership, etc., it might be a draw. Certainly, the Yanks shouldn't even execute this deal straight up, much less by adding additional incentive, and Minny should only consider this deal if the pot was sweetened. I assume that if this rumor has some truth behind it, the deal will not go through, unless I am missing something (throw in players on both sides, Jackyl and Sheffield, salary mostly paid) and maybe you're looking at something...but I doubt it.

YankeeFan

Tall socks are hot. (Can't believe Say Rah! didn't say that.)

And I have a small affection for Crede. Don't care if he has a big butt.

Dear Mr. Fan,

I believe the origins of the rumor was just a NY area paper suggesting that it might be the only way to get Torii. But BG agrees, he's not an offensive superstar and I think his allure would fade at Yankee Stadium quite quickly.

I've now posted a thread for this up above, please move all comments there, unless they are about the size of Joe Crede's butt.

Sincerely,
BG

Sorry BG. :(
I should know better.
Joe Crede's butt is HUGE...........

No need to be sorry, it's a good conversation, I just want to make sure it's all taking place in the same thread!

This is not a comment about Crede's butt (sorry BG), but rather about his hairiness. I kind of like it. At least, not the fuzzy face, but the longish hair. Plus, since he got hirsute, he can play a little bit. After three years of rumors that this was so, I'm finally starting to believe it. Now we just need to send a butt-loving Delilah down to Arizona for Spring Training to make all that home-run pop and timely hitting go away before next season. (No offence to Mr. or Mrs. Crede. Delilah only needs the hair.)

JOE CREDE?!? I don't see the appeal -sorry -

Damaso Marte - now there is a handsome devil - too bad he's on the wrong team

WW

"Butt-Loving Delilah" is my all-time favorite .38 Special song.

I can't degrade the memory of my beloved Luis Rivas with a "tall socks are hot" comment directed at Joe Crede. Sorry. No can do.

Joe "Dirt" Crede could make the all-mullet team.

No. No way. I find Joe Crede extremely unfortunate-looking, along with the Entire White Sox Roster. And I promise that I'm only basing this on physical appearance. The only two that I consider marginally attractive are "Dumbass-o" and "Please Remove The Stick From Your Butting... err.. I Mean Batting Stance" Rowand (and the latter only if he is smiling)
Sorry.

Shoeless Joe Crede is my boyfriend, butt or no butt. I'm not sure there's been a sexier third baseman in this postseason unless you count Toshiaki Imae of the Chiba Lotte Marines.

Really, the high socks look makes a player look very classic, like they've just stepped out of a baseball history movie, where they were played by John Cusack or something. And after all, John Cusack was the sexiest third baseman on the 1919 White Sox, too.

Joe Crede? Really?? Hmm, I guess everyone has their own opinions, but I do not find him at all attractive. Of course I might be distracted by hatred thanks to the big 'Chicago' emblazoned across his chest, but I don't think that's it.

As far as the big butt thing, I'll have to check it out tonight. One other thing sort of on topic. Does anyone think that J.C. Romero's pants are like way too tight? It's always kind of bugged me, like he's um, showing off or something. Creepy if you ask me. . .

Agreed, Sara. I guess J.C. just likes to show off his hard work in the weight room. He's definitely very impressed with himself.

Joe Crede? Ick. I saw tonight's Sox starter, Freddy Garcia, walking through downtown Minneapolis when he was with the Mariners and he's definitely a nice looking guy. I think best looking White Sox player has got to include Jermaine Dye. Now that is a beautiful man. I met him when he first came up with the Braves in 1996 (that was almost ten years ago- how depressing!) and I could hardly get out the words to ask him for his autograph. He just has the most perfect, beautifully athletic physique- quite like the chairman. And he has a very nice swing for a right handed hitter (Dye, not Joe).

And I think we all know I'm still madly in love with A.J. but I know I'm not alone there...

The uniforms in general make backsides ginormous (except for the Randy Johnsons of the world and a few select others). I like the socks myself but do you think there's ever a group of them standing in front of mirror in the clubhouse, comparing asses and asking eachother if they look fat?

I'm all for the tall socks. If the socks are up, I don't care what his butt looks like.

Who were we talking about again?

Normally I'm all for the clean cut look, but Crede looks sooo much better with the shaggy features. Also, he's the only team member who wears the uniform properly! Tell the rest of them to tuck their damn pants in. Go Joe!

crede rocks my soxs i love him i love his ass yeah thats true hes the only one who wears his uniform properly!!!!!!!!!!! go CREDEEEEEEEEEE