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Escobar got a 2 out single that scored what became the winning run in the 10th.

QUOTE (GreatScott82 @ Jul 20, 2011 -> 03:42 PM) Hopefully next year he will actually spend the winter training for the season. What ever he did to prepare for the NL season (which is do nothing) obviously isn't cutting it here. I love ignorant statements that have no merit.

Lexi

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jul 20, 2011 -> 08:52 AM) Sox have already signed their first 7 picks, 10 of their top 12, 20 of their top 24, and 30 of their top 38. That's really pretty damn good even for after the deadline, let alone a month before it. So who's left unsigned that we should really be hoping they are able to get signed? Freese?

This was expected. Santiago looked good in his limited action and I'd assume he'll be back in September.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 03:49 PM) Yes, if the Red Sox or Yankees want a guy, why wouldn't they sign him for many more years than the White Sox. It's all paper money to those teams. The player would also have to want to play there. I don't see MB having any desire to do that.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 01:52 PM) I seriously meant to post this last night. The first two episodes this year have been far funnier than any of the episodes last season. I was laughing so hard at the latest one. I actually thought the premiere was just fair but last weeks was hysterical.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 02:17 PM) Says who? Do we know that Marlins fans even want Ozzie? Is there even a Marlins fanbase? And not the entire Sox fanbase wants Ozzie gone anyway They do.

QUOTE (Cali @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 02:12 PM) The Sox should just look.... at Birmingham. Addison Reed. End of story. They don't need another Pena like deal for Heath Bell (as awesome as he is, particularly his slide to the mound) I don't wanna see Andy Wilkins or Trayce go for him. KW wouldn't do Viciedo for a Reliever. He's not THAT dumb. If all it took was Andy Wilkins to get Heath Bell I'd drive him to the airport right now.

QUOTE (Stan Bahnsen @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 01:30 PM) It is. I'll criticize Ozzie for a lot of things, but one thing he does very well is keeping BP arms fresh. It's probably on accident

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 01:25 PM) He hit .162 with a .433 OPS against lefties last year. In what, 30 some at bats? His past three year average is over .260

QUOTE (kitekrazy @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 01:27 PM) BTW, are we over speculating the possibility of MB pitching for the Cards because he is a fan? The only time I ever here this is only around Sox fans. I haven't seen any other publications supporting this. He's a fan, he's from the area and he's mentioned playing for them in the past. I just don't see him pitching anywhere other than there or here. He's even hinted at retirement so he can spend more time with his family.

QUOTE (earthshiner @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 01:15 PM) FWIW Teahen only hits .083 against LHP He's had 12 at bats this year...

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 12:48 PM) Why wouldn't we want Buerhle back? He is a premier lefty and a great team player. I know he has said he wouldn't mind coming back so I hope we look at 2 or 3 plus years. Maybe 2 with mutual options? As long as the Sox or Cardinals offer something in the ballpark of what he's looking for, I'd be shocked to see him pitching anywhere else.

QUOTE (Baron @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 12:00 PM) I think Reed needs a little more time in the minors Honestly, I think there's a good chance he'd be fine. By all accounts he has multiple pitches he can throw for strikes and his peripherals are incredible. I'd like to see him stop in AAA first so we can see how he does against some seasoned hitters with more plate discipline, but I would be surprised if we don't see him up here by September at the latest

If they want a righty reliever they should really just give Infante or Reed a shot at it

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 09:54 AM) I am really hoping the new guy allows for some more exploration of the area around the Sphinx. I'm convinced there's rooms down there. Agreed, I'd be very surprised if there was nothing else going on there. He's been a roadblock for several potential excavations in other locations as well so hopefully that no longer continues to be an issue

Konerko

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Jul 19, 2011 -> 08:45 AM) Egyptian Minister of Antiquities Zahi Hawass has been fired!! :headbang That's probably a good thing. I've heard he's really gone down the road of self-aggrandizement rather than what's best for the Egyptian legacy and history more and more in recent years.

QUOTE (ROC Sox Fan @ Jul 18, 2011 -> 08:34 PM) Headed to Cleveland this weekend to catch Saturday/Sunday's games. Sitting in the upper deck Saturday and 7 rows behind the Sox dugout on Sunday. Can't wait! It'd be nice if we were a .500 team looking to go above by weekend's end... I'm thinking about heading out there as well. It's a 5 hour drive for me but I'll wait till Friday to make a decision on this

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jul 18, 2011 -> 04:21 PM) Jon Adkins Felix Diaz Ben Davis

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jul 18, 2011 -> 04:04 PM) It's the new hot "rumor" over the last few days, that the Rockies would think about selling him and his team-friendly contract. I can't tell if they have actually discussed or if Heyman just had nothing better to write about. Buster Olney mentioned it too, not sure if he's just working off of Heyman though

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 18, 2011 -> 04:00 PM) Is he a FA sometime soon? Why would the Yankees even think he's available? According to Rotoworld So with his ability and that contract the Rockies should be asking for a package like that.

Apparently the Rockies asked the Yankees for Montero, Nova, Banuelos and Betances for Ubaldo.

QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Jul 18, 2011 -> 12:59 PM) Couple'a soft-tossing KC lefties?...Not a favorable match up at all against these Sox. Soft tossing lefty...Viciedo would probably destroy him