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Roman said: We have too many losers in the lineup, like Crede, Valentin, Rowand and Olivo. Too many weak spots. --Roman if you think Crede, Rowand and Olivo are losers, fine. But don't jump on the bandwagon when they turn into good major league players. Crede and Olivo might even be all stars someday. As far as Valentin, there are worse players than Jose. I wouldn't call him a loser, either.

That is a wild story, Jim. I agree in omens. Good job in helping Frank out. Now do something for White and Koch.

We got 4 good starters, that is for sure. I like our Big 3 and Garland is still scary, but has been great this year.

Who cares if Koch may be better than White? White is crap, also. I agree with the great post that said Koch should be put on DL. He's like Ritchie. We need to just stop using him completely. He sucks. We should ship him somewhere before the trade deadline for a couple prospects.

See, what you are all saying is Hawk does criticize. He is critical. Name another big league announcer that criticizes and keeps his job? Football announcers are the worst. They are screamers for the home team at all times.

I think we should make the playoffs, but don't think we will make the playoffs. We won eight in a row and still did not make up much ground on KC. If we lose all 3 to KC this week, we are done. If we win one or two, then it's the same as always. We will still have a great chance to win. p.s. The Royals have made a serious mistake putting Affeldt in the bullpen. Affeldt is a stud. On paper we should easily win Game 3 of the Royals series.

Frank seems to have turned it around nicely. What do you think was the problem before? How did he correct it? I remember when he looked so hopeless at plate last yaer and early this year. What did Frank do to rebuild his career at the plate? Is he going opp. field again?

Surely we have somebody in our organization that can start, don't we? Who's our best No. 5 candidate in minors? How's the tall guy doing? Suppan sucks. We got 4 good starters; our team is in place for better or worse. No more trades please.

Jim said: "I have no solution or suggestion for Koch, other than to put him on the DL to see if there is a physical problem. " --This is what we must do. He can't pitch.

That was one, nice shift. Good scouting by somebody. That said, why is Koch ruining any chance we have to rally and win tonite's game?

--why does Koch suck so badly? He is so bad it is sad as I watch this game on WGN.

Ain't it nice .... to have a second baseman who can field the ball and make the routine play and the good play? ala the last play of this game? It's nice to have you on our team, Mr. Alomar.

Glad we're all giving Garland his props. He's been great of late as have been most of our pitchers.

I'd love to hear Farmer, ditto Melton. I did say moderately critical. I do think sometimes he and DJ are moderately negative, especially compared to all other MLB announcers. Although Steve Stone can be critical occasionally, right? I'm not saying Hawk is critical, but remember that stretch when we couldn't bunt? He said flat out stuff like Nobody on this team can bunt and it's ridiculous how nobody can bunt. I guarantee you most announcers wouldn't even touch that issue lest they get fired. Do you agree hawk is marginally critical?

Chisox fan said: "but don't take anything for granted." I couldn't agree more. As happy as we are, we realize this team has been maddening much of the season. While I would expect we'd get even with the Devil Rays, I'd take nothing for granted. Hell yes they could sweep us again. I will make that statement for good luck, to nullify your bad luck statement that we are sure to sweep them.

Holy crap! Maggs gets four hits and Frank comes through again. If we keep this up we will all be happy campers. Our weird season continues. Congrats Sox. p.s. Screw Rick White's comments. He hasn't exactly reminded anybody of Goose Gossage in his prime.

Great posts. Several of these made me about laugh out loud. Most of us agree Koch is abysmal. He is the pits. I feel for him also, but he can't pitch in many meaningful games or we're doomed.

I like "he gone." I like Hawk. I still say he's moderately critical of the Sox when they deserve it which makes him different from all other announcers who have to be homers. I love Hawk.

Thanks goodness we've been using other closers of late. Koch is no good. Nice acquisition, KW. That said, nice win tonight. Six in a row. Good job boys.

I still don't understand the rationale of trading Colon for prospects after we traded prospects for Alomar and Everett both. Just more dysfunctional baseball wheeling and dealing by out Sox.

Yeah it's rebuilding, but the whole lineup at one time? And the whole pitching staff at one time? The Tribe used to be stock full of stars.

Carlos Lee probably is the least respected player for the amount of RBIs he gets every year. I realize he has major faults but his numbers are the same as Everetts. Why do Lee haters despise him? I thought it was neat today after his line drive homer. He got a helluva hand from the crowd. He had that big smile on his face. I realize he can suck, but the guy isn't a stiff either. He's been with the sox a while and has had some decent moments. He's no worse than a B–minus I'd say and sometimes is a solid B.

You said it Jordan. Cleveland does have a horrifically bad lineup, however. What ever happened to the Tribe?? All no name players after their years of dominance.

I have mixed emotions. If we trade Colon, that seems stupid after acquiring 2 veterans who are supposed to help us win the division. We trade Colon for prospects and what the hell are we saying here?? I think we should ride it out with Colon all season then if we don't win it, trade him in the winter when somebody else is gonna be all excited about acquiring Colon for 4 prospects.

Great post! I tip my cap to Flash. I also was horrified at his performance early and wanted to get rid of him. Hopefully he can keep it up. Koch scares me to death.