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The game threads are negative, but so what? It's kind of funny to see people freak out over every play in a game. One person had the Sox getting swept by Oakland early in Game One. Last I looked we won 2 of 3. I wish people would make more new threads. It does seem sometimes if somebody creates a new thread they get ripped a lot. But who cares? It's still good discussion. I just think people shouldn't discourage people from starting new threads. People should also remember just because they have a strong opinion, some others might disagree with their opinion. Case in point ... -- I like Paulie, many don't. Difference of opinion. -- I don't like Swish much of the time. Many like him a lot. Difference of opinion. -- I think Crede is great. Many disagree. Difference of opinion. -- Generally I dislike most of our relievers except Bobby and Thornton of late. Difference of opinion. It's fun to debate differences of opinion, not just jump somebody for them.

If you were told flat out the Sox cannot make the WS what teams would you prefer getting in the WS? I'd pick the Dodgers in the NL (for Torre getting even with Yankees) and Rays in AL. I might take the Twins except for the dome. I hate that f***ing dome.

Exactly. This team is not a bad team. We've had a lot of frustrating losses. We are not a bad team. If we could squeak into the playoffs and Mark and Vas get hot, we in fact could be a successful postseason team. IF ...

Interleague sucks. At least the team will have a short "road trip" to Milwaukee, though the Brewers are pretty damn good and are spending money.

It worked. Maybe you should never watch again. Kidding. I don't understand the stress thing. How come it's stressful. It's just a game. Enjoy. The worst thing that can happen is we suck and lose. Enjoy your team. s***, winter is coming and winter SUCKS. Any game is to be cherished IMO.

I said Waivers One, Broadway 2. I don't understand why they sent him down. s***, he went 5 innings, gave up 2 runs. Not bad.

No offense, but Oakland sucks. I'm happy we won but at this stage of the year we need to win this series. I don't care much about our past in Oakland, we gotta win this series.

Boy you are right. I remember being very disappointed at the end of that season, but it was so much fun. It goes down as one of the best summers of my life.

That's a pretty good quote from Coop. I vote to not rush him, but if the Sox deem him ready, bring him on.

That's wild he retired at the age of 32. More health problems for a good pitcher. I wonder what he's been doing the last few years? Counting his money, playing golf everyday or coaching somewhere?

Our schedule has been pretty easy since Boston. Too bad we blew last night's game. At least we won today despite playing so-so ball. Great pitching though. Thanks Seattle for rolling over and dying in Minnie. It's pretty obvious you are gonna get swept. Thanks for the help, M's.

Sweet. We'll still be tied with Twins. good job winning a game we coulda lost considering the 11 hits and just 2 runs.

No walks, Mr. Jenks. Thanx.

Nice play. No bad error there.

Oh I thought it was a six game homestand. My bad.

As have a lot of lefty hitters.

Twins are sickeningly good. Fathom was right yesterday. We are 3 down in the standings to them now. I firmly expect 5-1 homestand if not 6-0 for them.

Eleven hits, just two runs is a recipe for disaster. Cmon Bobby.

Uh oh, everybody's whipping boy is up. Cmon Paulie just a hit.

If that falls, we undoubtedly win this game.

Horrific at bat by the god. Had a productive day, though.

This may sound dumb but is Wise still on the team? Isn't he faster than BA?

This is where baseball is crazy. Thornton obviously is on. Do you pitch him in the ninth against a bad team like Oakland or bring in the closer? Obviously you bring in the closer, but is that truly the right call? Has baseball outthought itself?

You think Thornton will be a starter someday? If he has control he might be good.

Two up two down by Thornton. Keep it rolling Mr. Thornton.