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I like Rex more than Kyle, but I'll do my best to cheer and hope Kyle turns into a solid NFL QB.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 18, 2008 -> 12:15 PM) I still think Richard is going to be a quality bullpen guy, especially if he's able to amp up for his inning or two in relief and throw 93-94 mph like his opener. I agree. He's going to play a big part in solidfying the Sox pen down the stretch (thats assuming the club can find someone else to handle the 5th starters duties).

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 18, 2008 -> 11:56 AM) With duck and moves like that, you should be running for President.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 18, 2008 -> 12:54 PM) What does Boone's line look like? The Sox are 10-6 since the Rally Boone was implemented.

Paulie's Stats since i instituted the Rally Jobu on Paulie: .308 AVG, .431 OBP, 1.021 OPS, 3 HR, 7 RBI

99% sure it will be Richard.

Leave this thread open, I will do

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 18, 2008 -> 11:40 AM) What a f***ing load of s***.... I mean welcome back Jason :0) I said 50,000 posts for a reason. That reason was so that we all could call you a f***ing prick

QUOTE (Yoda @ Aug 18, 2008 -> 08:19 AM) I have noticed the absence of some good quality posters from the past. I won't mention names because I don't want to offend those who aren't mentioned. To sum things up, like others have already stated, there has been plenty of changes in people's daily lives and it has taken away their liberty to post as often as they used to. We can only do our best to keep this site well and alive (which should be no problem). After all, both sites are dedicated to the team we love and die for. Behind the scenes, the mods/admins are constantly discussing ways to improve the site. However, as everyone knows, we also believe that a good mod presence is one which is never really seen or heard from. The mods do an outstanding job of taking care of issues quickly and away from the everyday discussions. We feel we give everyone a more than fair shake to share there opinions on Soxtalk and the only real way you get banned is by constantly making inappropriate posts/attacks. And I mean constantly since we pretty much have a multiple strikes and your out policy (rarely is anyone, aside from trolls, banned on a first instance). This more lenient attitude can lead to a bit more rampant negativity and the ocassional thread that spins out of control but long-term we feel the benefits (the freedom to discuss 99.9% of all topics) far outwieghs the negatives. As a whole I know my personal level of action at Soxtalk has decreased. At this point I'm more of a figure-head who tries to point things in the right direction but leans heavily on the mods/admins who are around on a day to day, hour to hour basis. The site has grown and that does lead to more stress and more new posters who may not be familiar with the "norms" of Soxtalk. This ocassionally leads to a less than friendly welcome and its the one thing I would really like to see change at Soxtalk. When Soxtalk was founded, I went out of my way to welcome any and all members. Many people had dumb first posts (lord knows I have about 40,000 dumb posts, and about 1 million grammar errors) and eventually evolved into tremendous posters/assets to the community. I think we all need to remember this when someone jumps down a newbs throat and calls them stupid. Rather, try to educate such person. Its the education and great discussion amongst posters I have a familiarity with that keeps me coming back (That and ownership, LOL). I always considered myself a smart baseball person but I've learned a vast amount since joining this site and will continue to learn many new things. In short, I ask each and every member here at Soxtalk to try and do one thing, show respect to your fellow poster (whether they have 50,000 posts or 1 post).

I Think Clayton Richard is going to have a huge impact for the Sox down the stretch (throwing out of the pen).

Happy Bday to one of the funniest mother f***ers on the site.

Yep, time for BA.

Paulie just missed that. Still he's seeing the ball well and looks so much more comfortable at the plate. Griffey's going yard right here.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 17, 2008 -> 12:48 PM) Nope, I'm annoyed he's doing well. Hopefully Swisher can continue to slowly improve. He's easily been the biggest dissapointment of anyone on the Sox. I made a massive mistake when I thought he'd really improve moving from that pitchers park to the cell.

Nasty curve. This is awesome...Javy and Paulie getting there s*** together for the stretch run. Those two playing like they can is a massive boost and could make the Sox a world series caliber team.

Wow, I've actually seen Javy throw some pitches inside today. Real shock that with him doing that he's given up 0 runs through 3/2/3's.

Anyone else really excited about Paulie's resurgence? Getting him back is what will put the Sox over the top, imo. Its like they are going from the worst first baseman in baseball to one of the better ones (He's been looking pretty darn good, imo). Definitely looking healthy again.

I certainly wasn't impressed with his "stuff". Than again, I was never a huge Gio backer. Him, Fields, & Anderson were three prospects that I typically ripped. I always liked Sweeney (had doubts about him ever developing power but figured if he would he'd be an all star and if he didn't he'd be a solid player). Sweeney always reminded me a bit of Shawn Green.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 17, 2008 -> 12:42 PM) One thing I'll give OC credit for is he gets great secondary leads on the bases. In general he is a tremendous base-runner. I wish he could teach Alexei a thing or two.

Minnesota got out of it so the Mariners will have 3 outs to go against Nathan to get 2 runs (for the tie) or 3 (for the win).

I don't know how OC scored so easily that ball was freaking roped. I figured for sure he wouldn't have scored.

Q knocks in 2.

Bases juiced for Q. Hawk is calling Barton stupid, but you know what, he made the right play. Barton just made a bad throw. A good first baseman should do that every time, imo. Especially when you are already down 6 (you can't afford to give up more).

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 17, 2008 -> 12:36 PM) Seeing OC's "GG defense" this season makes me appreciate Uribe's defense in his time with the Sox. We were spoiled...Juan is the best defensive SS in baseball.

To me it all depends on his makeup. If he has a strong makeup I have no trouble calling him up and starting his timetable. If he doesn't, than I'd have more issue with it. I also wouldn't have a problem calling him up and having him pitch out of the pen this year to get his feet wet and than transitioning him to the rotation next season.