Jose Contreras usually does not disappoint

With the Tigers being 3 1/2 games up on the White Sox in the Central Division coming into the home stretch, for the last 3 weeks or so, Computer Boy has been closely following both the Tigers and White Sox games hoping that the Tigers can maintain their lead to the end. I don't follow the race that closely but I really do not have to as he updates me practically hourly on the scores of the games involving these two teams.

Yesterday before the games started, Computer Boy asked me how I thought the White Sox would do against the Red Sox that night. I told him that I didn't know but asked him who was pitching for the White Sox and he told me Jose Contreras. I told him that things would not be looking good for the White Sox as I explained Contreras is basically done as a major league pitcher and is easily hittable now. I also explained that nobody really knows how old he is and he could be ancient and he pitches like it. I also advised that the Tigers also had Justin Verlander pitching in their game so there would be a decent chance that the Tigers would extend their lead over the White Sox.

He was satisfied with the explanation but then I got to thinking that I would look pretty stupid if Contreras miraculously pitched a good game and of course, then all my credibility with Computer Boy would be blown.

Well anyway, the White Sox and Red Sox played their little baseball game last night. This was Jose Contreras third inning: single, out, out, walk, hit batter, error (by Contreras), walk, wild pitch, home run. Chalk up six for the Red Sox.

The White Sox went on to lose 12-8.

Per AP, this is Chicago manager Ozzie Guillen's thoughts on Contreras after the game: "Jose's going to be in the bullpen and I don't know who's taking his spot. I think enough's enough."

Too late, Ozzie. Too late.