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QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 28, 2009 -> 07:39 PM) Offseason after 2010. Why is this in the Cubs thread? Haha. I was in the Cubs posting about the Dodgers and just forgot what forum I was in and wrote the question.

Just saw Carl Crawford's stats and wow. 30 SB and 0 CS. How much longer is here a Ray for? I would have to think the Sox would make a run at him in FA or via a trade.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 28, 2009 -> 07:09 PM) It was a despicable act. Should have been a 10-15 game suspension. The worst thing is how many young Cubs fans idolize Zambrano, and they probably think it was cool. At least he isn't appealing his suspension, I give him credit for that. He actually probably realizes he was lucky to be suspended so few games.

When the Dodgers have Manny, they are the epitome of a perfect lineup. I still like it even without Manny, but it's such a good blend of speed, contact and one big thumper in the middle. I just love watching them hit, especially against the Cubs

http://www.suntimes.com/news/education/159...memphis.article What a dumbass. There is a chance Derrick knew nothing of this since his brother Reggie is a a-1 scumbag and practically keeps his on a string, but that is not likely. It's ironic that Reggie is now accused of receiving money from Memphis and he was the one always saying how kept a watchful eye on Derrick so bad influences couldn't affect him.

QUOTE (lostfan @ May 28, 2009 -> 03:21 PM) It's just expecting way too much of him to call him up right now - even His Awesomeness Ken Griffey Jr. saw a few hundred ABs before getting called up (although I think he got hurt and delayed his callup, but still). Very different scenarios, one was 18 fresh out of high school, and the other is 22 who played ball in college, a great conference at that.

QUOTE (Controlled Chaos @ May 27, 2009 -> 12:38 PM) Here's an old poll... But everyone is missing the little known Molly Qerim And look who is #1 in the polls, Mrs. Pods.

QUOTE (BearSox @ May 27, 2009 -> 12:10 PM) Decided to take today off, and do some draft reports. Here are the guys I'm hoping to get done... OF Jason Kipnis, Arizona St. OF Brian Goodwin, HS North Carolina SP Kyle Heckathorn, Kennesaw St. SP Chad Jenkins, Kennesaw St. SP Brad Boxberger, Southern Cal RP Joe Kelly, UC Riverside RP Jason Stoffel, Arizona Also, does anyone know if Brian Goodwin is a Boras client or not? I thought he was, but I can't find anything now to give me a definitive answer. Kipnis would make sense, a local product from Glenbrook North, as a comp pick. Also has had a great year, but I think he lacks a position right now.

Should have won 7 of the last 8, but oh well. This team is at least showing life and getting great starting pitching.

Crap. Hate seeing the tying run. It's been bad at-bat, hard hit ball, bat at-bat, hard hit ball. So Napoli should be bat at-bat.

Please let Dotel pitch in a non-save situation Paulie.

Ball 4, base hit Jimmy.

Is there a Let's Go Cubs chant going on right now?

JDizzle and Getzy!!

Alexei has a real sharp eye at the plate right now. Great to see.

The Sox seem to be doing real well with undrafted guys. I am not sure about other teams, but when you have undrafted guys like the Sox do performing so well, it really is a big nod to scouting. Especially after recent debacles with scouting in Latin America and even with recent first round picks, it's nice to see guys being drafted performing so well and undrafted ones.

Another great day for Nathan Jones. Kid is rising up the charts very fast. All I care about him is runs and walks, so if he isn't striking batters out (like today), it really doesn't concern me. I wonder if they are preaching the Bobby Jenks philosophy, sacrifice some velocity for more strikes and movement. Whatever it is, it's working.

Fields with another 0-3, I think Gordo will be called up by Sunday. Prolly wrong, but I feel it.

Pirates can really open this game up right here. Come on Moss!!

Poreda settling down after the two-run first. All his outs have been either via the strikeout (4) or groundout (8), which is definitely encouraging for his sinker.

I didn't realize the Pirates were +7 in runs scored versus allowed yet still four under .500. This ump has a huge zone against Soto.

The big five in B-Ham all with hits so far.

QUOTE (flavum @ May 25, 2009 -> 05:44 PM) Birmingham with the A lineup facing a lefty with a 1.91 ERA. Should be a good matchup. Also the Cubs affiliate, so even more reason to beat him.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ May 24, 2009 -> 11:17 PM) There is no way I put a reliever in my top 10 prospects unless the guy is the next Mariano Rivera. Nathan Jones? Come on now. The reason I put him there is because of his Jenks-like potential he has. And remember, Bobby was our #1 prospect at one point. But you can't deny that he has the best stuff in the system with Poreda as a close second. Two plus-pitches with one being a high 90s fastball coupled with the great improvements this year and great stats, to me, warrants a top 10 selection. Remember, we have some more top guys in our system, but overall, the Sox system is still middle of the road and Jones has the potential to be one of the best pitchers from the system. Here's a scouting report of him from BA (It's part of the 32nd Team, so it's free content): http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prosp...009/267491.html

Here goes mine: 1) Lord Beckham (well-rounded, not as great a potential as maybe Danks, but much higher probability of reaching potential) 2) Jordan Danks (based on his amazing potential if it all comes together) 3) Dayan Viciedo (40+ HR potential is too good to overlook and he is still very very young in a tough league) 4) Tyler Flowers (again, potential to be a .400+ OBP guy who hits 25+ HR at the catcher spot is tremendous) 5) Aaron Poreda (ceiling of a 2 starter, but has a future at worst of a top set-up man, rich man's Matt Thornton) 6) Brandon Allen (I love this guy, and he keeps improving, great this year with his contact rate, power will come and very athletic for a 1st baseman and most everything I have read says he is a hard worker who loves the game) 7) Dan Hudson (Great control and seems very efficient, not the stuff of a top-tier starter, but should settle in as a solid mid-rotational guy if it all comes together as he rises in the system) 8) Nathan Jones (I just can't get over his vast improvements this year with his control and he has a lethal 1-2 punch of pitches, could be a Jenks-type closer) 9) Charlie Leesman (lefties who throws 95 MPH are hot commodities, solid numbers this year, but he is a guy that is more likely to fail than succeed, but I like his potential) 10) Dex "Knows" Carter (great number this year even though the ERA is 3.86 and he has given up more hits than innings because the Ks are terrific and BBs low; very good stuff and has a terrific 6-6 frame to work with. Another guy that could just lose it like he did at ODU, but potential is great). Next 5 in no order -Morel -Omogrosso -Ely -Gilmore -Shirek