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QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 15, 2013 -> 01:40 PM) The sharpness of play, particularly in the field and in basic fundamental moves (hitting the cutoff man, doing rundowns correctly, people calling for the ball correctly, people in the right position when a play needs to be backed up) that we saw in 2012 was the best compliment I could give him. That team did darn near every basic baseball move correctly for 5 months. And this year it's the opposite despite the same managerial staff. Do we need any more evidence that the best thing an AL manager can do is stay out of the way? We were quick to give Robin all the credit last year and are just as quick to give him all the blame this year -- but I have a really hard time believing he just decided to prepare everyone differently from how it was "working" last year.

I really feel like the Pirates need to grab Rios. Would really help both franchises.

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Jul 14, 2013 -> 01:22 PM) Schierholtz blows. No, he's solid. He's just not as good as Rios

QUOTE (danman31 @ Jul 15, 2013 -> 11:47 AM) He profiles better than Barnum. Most everyone has Barnum top 10. They're comparable prospects and Jacobs is better just about across the board. I have him ahead of Sanchez at 6. I think we all like Barnum because he looks like he might actually have a 50 grade hit tool. We're all so tired of seeing guys never develop the contact skills to reach their potential.

QUOTE (danman31 @ Jul 14, 2013 -> 08:48 PM) I'd put him at 6. I can't squint him higher than 7 -- I think Phegley has to be up there now just given that he has had a modicum of success at the majors. 1. Hawkins 2. Johnson 3. Thompson 4. Anderson 5. Phegley 6. Sanchez 7. Jacobs? Walker? Snodgress? Beck? Barnum?

QUOTE (winninguglyin83 @ Jul 15, 2013 -> 11:20 AM) I'd prefer to see more of Castro and less of Troncoso. Fair enough

This is a weird thread

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jul 15, 2013 -> 10:39 AM) There is no wrong move at this point +1

QUOTE (flavum @ Jul 15, 2013 -> 10:09 AM) Simon Castro got sent down, so maybe they're activating Peavy on Friday. I think RV said that he "might start against the Braves"

I guess I could technically care less, but I couldn't possibly care enough to "make a case" either way.

QUOTE (thxfrthmmrs @ Jul 12, 2013 -> 11:44 PM) Is there anything such as a low floor high ceiling guy? If so, let's target that guy. You mean like... Brandon Jacobs?

Love Matt Thornton -- was one of my favorite players for a while. I proudly wear a Matt Thornton shirsey around town and always will. Best of luck, Matt!

Lol, the internet. Anyone can say anything and make it look official.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 12, 2013 -> 02:09 PM) Well, in theory we could have already picked up Francouer, who got released and Manny. Those would be 2 new guys for the second half run. We could have traded Viciedo for our first batch of prospects, Francouer taking over in left. We could sign Manny and have him DH and trade Dunn for our second batch of prospects. Of course Francouer would hit .200 and Manny worse than that. I can see how this "rebuilding" stuff works though. There's always somebody out there who can be acquired. LOL

QUOTE (sin city sox fan @ Jul 11, 2013 -> 07:09 PM) If we add 4 or 5 more quality bats to our lineup, we can be favored in many of these games. This week's series shows we already have Detroit's number and that's the most important challenge to conquer. There's no reason we can't win this division if Hahn goes out and picks up 4 or 5 guys who can hit .300 and drive in 50+ runs after the break. I like that everyone doesn't get that you're being sarcastic yet. You ARE being sarcastic... right?

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jul 12, 2013 -> 04:56 PM) OK, yeah, I didn't say that QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jul 12, 2013 -> 04:56 PM) And Joe Crede and Ventura both had incredibly quick first step reactions....absolutely doesn't mean either one of them had the range or overall athletic ability to play 2B. The same was/is true for Mark Teahen or Gillaspie or Morel. Now, if it's Brett Lawrie, or Brandon Inge, that's a different type of player. Also, Eminor3rd is the best. Yeah you did, look

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Jul 12, 2013 -> 04:42 PM) I think we have different meanings for All-Star. Does one of you have a definition other than "makes the All-Star team at some point?"

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 12, 2013 -> 02:37 PM) One pitcher and some good defense can shut down the opposition. One hot hitter in your line up, and you still probably lose. The Sox have one or two guys hot at a time often this season. Defense (which pitching is a part ) has always trumped offense in sports. I do think that has changed in the NFL. I still disagree with the premise. Our record this year is a testament to what happens when you have good pitching and no offense. Yes, the bad defense is an additional factor, but the majority of our games have still been very low scoring games -- you hear them quote all the time the high percentage of games decided by less than 3 runs. As for a hot hitter versus a hot pitcher: a 3.50 ERA is good, a 4.50 ERA is mediocre. That's a difference of 1 run per nine innings, and it includes the contributions of the defense (in terms of range, not errors). A single hot hitter can always hit at least solo homerun, which is a difference of one run over nine innings. One hot pitcher and some good defense CAN shut down the opposition -- once in five games. Unless you're Chris Sale, and you have a below .500 record despite a sub-3 ERA. Outscoring your opponent has equal parts to do with adding and preventing runs, the ratio is 1:1.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 12, 2013 -> 04:32 PM) I still don't think there's enough innings to go around once Peavy comes back. And yes, that includes Axelrod getting some, but even without that, Johnson would be nice to give a couple starts to once September rolls around as well. 5th spot will just be a revolving door in September. Axelrod can go to Charlotte, as far as I'm concerned.

If he comes back effectively, I actually think there is still plenty of time to trade him for a real return. If his rib is still bothering him, it will show in his velocity and stuff immediately. I would guess that even if Peavy's first start looks normal, it'll be enough for a lot of teams to pull the trigger in this shallow market.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jul 12, 2013 -> 04:28 PM) This is all assuming Beckham has the range to play SS. I personally do not believe he does and that this will all be a moot point. I agree

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 12, 2013 -> 04:04 PM) IF IF IF he proves himself healthy in his 3-4 JULY starts. Right now there's no Peavy market until Sunday's game is over without any setbacks. If he starts the 14th, that would put him on schedule to start the 19th, 24th and 29th, roughly speaking (haven't looked at the major or minor league schedules for those dates). Yes, this is true.

I'd be shocked if AZ isn't one of the teams pushing Hahn to get Sale. If they are so stubborn on youth/team control in who they acquire that they are more interested in Gallardo than Peavy, I bet they'd give up the moon for Sale.

I think Peavy actually has more value than Rios because he has WAY more suitors. If the Phillies don't make Lee available, Peavy is the best SP on the market like Rios is the best bat. The difference is that only about 3 teams are obviously in the market for Rios, while 10+ are looking for pitching.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 12, 2013 -> 01:55 PM) I'm not quite sure that's the belief of every scout. I think there's a whole lot of people who think you build from pitching first. To me, both philosophies are wrong. You want to develop the things that you are good at developing, and trade that for the other things you need. #Barves and Rays build pitching, trade it for hitting. We're probably the same way. But all this Hawk crap about hitting or pitching or defense being "most important is BS -- a run created is a run saved and vice versa.