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QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Jun 20, 2011 -> 09:26 PM) Our team turns joke lineups and terrible pitching staffs into the best they can be. We've been pretty darn good pitching most of the year -- starters at least.

One positive (if there are any), our middle relief is looking better and better.

QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Jun 20, 2011 -> 09:06 PM) Fair, plate is in fair territory. Then ump was, indeed, correct. And Oswaldo was, indeed, wrong.

Ball looked on the plate when Soto grabbed that, is that fair or foul?

Hawk: "We got time." yes....but also a s***ty lineup.

Gavin, in all important games, craps down his pants.

Great job on that play.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jun 20, 2011 -> 08:21 PM) Rios didn't appear to be busting it down the line. He has looked slow down the line pretty much all year, but looks fine in CF. Very odd.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jun 20, 2011 -> 07:37 PM) When PK goes back to Scottsdale, he should fully expect to see another story on that house. 24,000 minimum of square footage.

Holy heck, a ton of empty seats.

QUOTE (Real @ Jun 20, 2011 -> 05:49 PM) I'll keep this brief as there isn't a whole lot to say. I texted in to the postgame last night after Rongey kept telling a caller that Pierre plays everyday because the Sox are trying to get some sort of return (in terms of offense, I guess) I heard this and immediately had a WTF moment How horrible is Teahen in LF compared to Pierre? I cant believe he's worse to the point that you keep a 3m investment whom is less likely to have a decent WAR on the field instead of somebody who costs you 4.75m and 5.5m next year, who can actuallt provide some pop from the left side Summary: Leadoff Ramirez or Rios, Teahen in LF, Pierre rides pine. Assuming the Sox want a "return on their investment". Or, its all bulls*** and Ozzie just loves this national league slappy grinder garbage And that is precisely why I was so vehement with Rongey. It's a garbage argument. The Sox are trying to win, period, after all they are "all in." Juan Pierre inhibits this goal in a major way.

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Jun 20, 2011 -> 04:02 PM) He has a wife. He does enjoy switch hitting though.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jun 20, 2011 -> 03:58 PM) Fukudome, rf Castro, ss DeWitt, lf Ramirez, 3b Pena, 1b Soriano, dh Soto, c LaMahieu, 2b Campana, cf I wish Fuku was the Sox leadoff hitter.

But would MJ have fit that bill too at that point in his career?? That's my point. He is 26, you need a breadth of a career to establish if someone is truly an underachiever.

Should MJ have been on that list too at age 26?? By 26, he achieved everything statistically like LeBron and never won a championship yet... Way too early to annoint LeBron an underachiever. Only one year has he truly underachieved and it was the most recent year. When he lost in the playoffs in the past years, it was with a bad supporting cast.

Omar is definitely in.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jun 20, 2011 -> 02:49 PM) motherf*** the goddamn cubs. You ruined it!!!

QUOTE (kjshoe04 @ Jun 20, 2011 -> 02:30 PM) f*** the cubs.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 20, 2011 -> 02:06 PM) Brent Morel was put in the 2 spot on Saturday and responded with a solid double to RF and scored the first run of the game. Being put on the bench is the only way he'll understand how big of a mistake that was. Rios has hit HRs in back-to-back days, and he moves down in the order. Makes sense, too. Cubs also have more speed than usual and more apt to bunt, so I would much rather have Morel than Teahen at third.

Hitting coaches are incredibly important. The subtlest tweak in a hitter's load/swing can be the difference between making line drive contact or popping up. Being a great defensive player and horrible hitter in my high school playing days, I wish I had someone who could notice the subtlest mechanical flaws in my swing. Granted, I was small, so even that may have not helped, but who knows. Hitting is so mechanical that every little bit helps. Having a hitting coach who can painstakingly analyze tape of a player's swing and find the flaw has immense worth.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jun 20, 2011 -> 01:43 PM) I had to make a drive from Michigan yesterday, so I unfortunately got stuck listening to Rongey. Oh my god, his show is beyond horrendous. At one point, Juan Pierre's willingness to sign autographs was being discussed as a reason to let him play. Yep. I think that was right after I called in. He is a good clubhouse guy and all. Sweet, I don't care, let him rot on the bench, that's fine. Just don't write him into the starting lineup.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jun 20, 2011 -> 09:26 AM) Doesn't the Grizzlies GM hate the Bulls? It's the owner I believe who is from or lives in Hinsdale. Doesn't like doing business with the Bulls for whatever reason. As for that deal, that is why journalists aren't GMs.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jun 20, 2011 -> 10:15 AM) Rongey also tried to say the leadoff hitter isn't as important as the 6 and 7 hitters (he also said 3, 4, 5). Ideally, you want one of your best hitters in the leadoff spot (highest OBP, lowest SLG amongst your best hitters). It's hard to argue with Rongey. He's going to take the same stance over and over again, basically. I think I missed your call maggs, but I heard Rongey try to explain himself after your call while I was eating Subway in my car. Haha, I had to turn it off after my diatribe. But I just couldn't understand his rationale that the Sox need to keep putting Pierre out since they are "all in," and needing to get their money out of their investments. If they are truly "all in," then winning is clearly the highest priority of the organization, which should thus dictate benching Pierre in favor of Viciedo.

I personally think Thomas would be the ideal hitting coach for the White Sox. He was a complete hitter. He knew how to hit for power, hit for average and have patience at the plate. He obviously had a great approach at the plate and seems intelligent enough to pass along his wisdom to other players. On a more personal level, I would love the big man to be back with the Sox full time.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 20, 2011 -> 09:16 AM) As long as Hawk Harrelson is remembered, no one else will ever win the "Worst Sox GM Ever" game. Jose DeLeon did have one good year, haha.