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QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 14, 2014 -> 04:23 PM) And there it is, where was my post before the season started about him never playing a game with the Sox? Good call. I wish I'd seen it so I could have relaxed. Not a Kepp fan. QUOTE (Soxfest @ May 14, 2014 -> 04:26 PM) There has to be more to this story, for JR to eat rest of contract Jeff had to rub somebody the wrong way. White Sox activated INF Jeff Keppinger from the 15-day disabled list; designated him for assignment. Keppinger is making $4 million this season and is set to make $4.5 million in 2015, so the White Sox are eating a lot of money with this move. The veteran infielder has dealt with shoulder issues since the beginning of last season and the Pale Hose might be convinced that he was never going to be healthy enough again to contribute. They now have an open spot on their 40-man roster. Per Rotoworld He rubbed fans the wrong way with his performance. QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 14, 2014 -> 04:56 PM) It was nice enough of him to tweet that. I don't understand why people have to rip on him in response. The internet gives a lot of people a lot of courage. Exactly. It was a classy tweet. The anonymous Internet is a joke. Take a look at the comments on human interest stories on Yahoo. They are disgusting. QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ May 14, 2014 -> 06:05 PM) You got to think some team would be willing to take on Keppinger for $500k/season. Ask for nothing in return and hope you can recoup $1M of his remaining salary. I'd consider that a win at this point. Acquiring him was a panic move, trying to acquire an alleged good on-base guy. The move failed so Jerry's pocketbook takes a slight hit re. Kepp. I doubt he DFA's anybody else making a decent buck. This one was needed cause there was no reason to have Kepp on the team if he wasn't starting and it would have been buzzkill to start him. I guess he could have replaced Beckham who is hitting .240 with six RBI in 75 at bats.

How bout that situation at Oregon? Losing 3 scholarship players! Reading the police report on the rape, it was troubling. The 3 guys brought the college woman into a bathroom for sex at a party, then later they took a cab to her apartment and took her to the bedroom. The 3 guys will not be charged but were kicked out of school. Idiots. I feel for the woman. On the court ... do you guys think Cliff Alexander will be an immediate star at Kansas and b.) do you think he's a certain one and done?

I see with Van Gundy deal the NBA is starting to pay huge bucks to coaches again. 7 mill a year. Hmmm. Hey I have a question. There's talk in this college town that Bill Self will inevitably leave for the NBA, likely to coach the Thunder or Spurs. From afar, do you think a.) any team would love to have Self for 6-7 mill a year (he makes 5 here) and b.) do you think he's a good NBA coaching prospect. Or c.) do you think he's just another blah coach who won one national title and will fail in the NBA? Just wondering what you all think of Bill Self and NBA. For instance if the Bulls hired him if Thibs left would you be happy or furious?

When are we gonna call Adam Dunn an elephant in the room. He's good for five home runs and 12 ribbies right now. Oooh. Such power. Such production. NOT.

QUOTE (Iwritecode @ May 13, 2014 -> 10:16 PM) You're proof that the only people that still think this are the people that never actually go to the games. I have a buddy who got roughed up pretty good just two seasons ago after a game on the El. He was too scared to press charges. Fool. The thug will just rough up somebody else.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 14, 2014 -> 07:08 AM) Robin ripped the effort Sunday. He also keeps far more things in the clubhouse than any other manager. If you are going to rip him being at least a little accurate would help. He says something he is an idiot. He says nothing, he couldn't care less and needs to make an example out of someone, he is an idiot. Unfortunately there is no one available who could manage this team to the undefeated record it's talent clearly indicates it should be. One thing I did learn tonight, Soxtalk was right Robin was a fool not to pinch hit for Garcia last night with Semien or if the idiot didn't pinch run for Dunn when he didn't have to, Sierra. No way they would have struck out in that situation. So what if they were 0-7 with 7 strikeouts tonight. You are probably right about Semien. He got some clutch hits this year but he's probably yet another Sox bust. As far as Robin, I think you make good points. I just think the timing was weird. It's like he made a conscious effort this year to be more of a stern manager and I think he jumped the gun a bit. I think only DeAza deserved to be benched or maybe called out. Oh well, if Viciedo, Abreu, Lexi and Flowers (yes Flowers) aren't hitting at the same time, we're f***ed and going to lose most games. Of course it would help GREATLY if Eaton was healthy. You guys laughed at my love of Rowand, but I'm thinking Eaton is the same type of gutsy catalyst through his example. p.s. Adam Dunn is stuck on five home runs with a whopping 12 RBIs. Laughably bad. Please please end the Adam Dunn era soon. It was an era known for unabashed losing.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ May 14, 2014 -> 04:51 AM) Terrible effort all around. Not that it matters, but Robin picked a weird time to call out the team the other day. Why didn't he just call out DeAza? DeAza is who he was talking about. Maybe he sensed some long losing streak and tried to stem it off before it began spiraling out of control. I guess I can't fault him for that but I'd rather have seen him just blast DeAza.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 14, 2014 -> 04:43 AM) Let's just hope this season doesn't totally get away from the Sox in the next two weeks. The attendance numbers/revenues are going to start to have a bit of an effect on who we can sign in the off-season, so it would be nice to stay in the wild card race until at least the trading deadline. Nobody cares about the wild card. We're not going to beat those teams out and fans know it. Detroit has already buried the Sox in the loss column. I'm fully expecting the draftniks on this board to be rooting for losses before very long. Certainly by the end of May.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ May 14, 2014 -> 05:22 AM) Toronto When a good team DFA's a player you have to figure he's probably no good.

Was this Sierra guy DFA by somebody?

QUOTE (fathom @ May 14, 2014 -> 04:15 AM) Think about it, you have playing tonight: - two pitchers in Carroll and Francisco that belong in the minors - leadoff hitter in Semien that should be in AAA - Konerko who probably should be retired - Sierra should be in the minors - Garcia should be 25th man, at best, on a roster Given the injuries to 4 of the main Sox performers (Sale, Avi, Jones, Eaton), this is a roster that would lose 100 games. Yes, I'm thinking this team may lose a lot of baseball games and battle for the No. 2 draft pick before it's ova. Should be interesting to see what happens to Sale the rest of the season.

This Francisco guy is washed up. Cooper will be earning his money trying to get some innings out of some of these stiffs in our bullpen.

Only reason to keep watching is to see L. Garcia pitch tonight.

Sierra ... just another guy who has to go. Too bad some of those minor league outfielders that were high draft picks aren't ready.

Sox really stink right now. The A's are in a different league than the Sox. I know we've had injuries, so I'm not flaming, but we certainly are starting to play to preseason expectations.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 14, 2014 -> 03:40 AM) 19 hits allowed in last 8.1 innings. I don't think he's going to be around much longer. He gawn soon. QUOTE (fathom @ May 14, 2014 -> 03:48 AM) Yay, more 2 out runs allowed. Well, Carroll will always have that Tampa victory to cherish. I was thinking the same thing. It's like when Humber threw the no hitter. Didn't he immediately suck after that? Carroll obviously is not a good prospect. Bye bye soon.

Marcus can't hit a fastball this series. Is he always weak on heat? I haven't watched a ton of games.

Poor Semien down 1-2 in the count.

L. Garcia strokes a hit on the first pitch. Nice hit. Slow Paulie on second; two out.

Our hitters sure can stink on occasion. Whiff.

How come the A's are good every year? It proves it can be done with no money. Ridiculous that we can't win as a big city team.

I missed it. Did Redick do what he did last night and bunt again?

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ May 13, 2014 -> 12:19 PM) He should rip himself for batting Leury Garcia 1st. Amen. What a dumb move. L. Garcia is not one of my faves. QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 13, 2014 -> 12:53 PM) And on top of that, there is every reason to believe that over the lifetime of a ballpark there will be several more large spikes in fuel prices. People that are worried about gas prices driving to a game are not going to games anyway. TOO EXPENSIVE. QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ May 13, 2014 -> 08:29 PM) I will be coming in town that Saturday afternoon so if you could make it June 15th (Sunday) I would be able to go. If I go, what are the odds of me getting punched out if I reveal who I am? If I wore a Guillen jersey would odds be even greater of me getting whacked?

QUOTE (Soxfest @ May 13, 2014 -> 05:06 AM) Do not get Garcia hitting either. Maybe Semien is hurt only reason he does not hit to me? L. Garcia just wasn't going to get a hit there. We all knew it.

Is Semien hurt? I haven't heard. Woulda been nice to see Mr. Clutch get a shot at the flamethrowing lefty.