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QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 12, 2008 -> 05:41 PM) Hopefully I was in there saying that Masset's fastball is nowhere near 96-98 mph. I didn't see much on Masset. I think there was another thread cause I remember commenting a lot on Masset and all I saw was 1 post from me in the entire thread (which is rare for a 60 page thread).

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 12, 2008 -> 06:22 PM) Preston Wilson I think your right.

I'm surprised Danks is in. I'd have shut him down and called it a first half of the season. He's been absolutely tremendous the past couple weeks though (getting deep into games and giving up very few runs). After this start, I'm calling him the biggest snub of the All Star Game.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 12, 2008 -> 05:36 PM) Oh come on, I'm sure there were worse things said than that!!!! Someone I work with is friends with Danks, and some of the stories about him are crazy. He's a good kid. I'm not going ot lie fathom. I just went through about 20 pages and you were the one hammering the deal more than almost anyone. Although in general, I was one of the only people actually supporting the move and it had to do with having inside info. That and I liked the idea of getting two good arms for 1.

Looking through the thread to see some of my posts The inside information related to personal agenda's on McCarthy's end and within the Sox organization, that were bound to result in a nasty ending between Bmac & the Sox.

Paulie....4-4!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I like the Jim Thome we've seen as of late. He's using all fields and making me look like an idiot (keep on doing it Jimmy, keep on doing it).

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 12, 2008 -> 05:28 PM) Wouldn't you say that was his 2 strike swing? Tonight, he's been doing that on the first pitch and forward. When you've been doing what Joe has been doing (which is pulling his hands through the zone way to quickly and thus making him an easy out with anything middle and away) the quickest way to getting back on track is to stay back on the ball and just work it to right field. I'm thrilled to see him doing what he is doing because it means we are about to see a very good stretch out of Joe.

I like the Jim Thome we've seen as of late. He's using all fields and making me look like an idiot (keep on doing it Jimmy, keep on doing it).

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 12, 2008 -> 05:24 PM) He's not skilled enough at that art to do that. Just like Pods, he's the one guy I just want to swing hard and try to pull it. Crede is very skilled at flipping the bat out on the ball and going up the middle/rf. He's done that numerous times when he's been healthy the past couple seasons. Well I shouldn't say very skilled, but he's pretty solid at it (Frank was amazing at it in his prime).

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 12, 2008 -> 05:22 PM) Did anybody besides KW realize Danks was a stud? Was anybody on Soxtalk a complete believer in Danks? Danks was one of the premiere pitching prospects in all of baseball when the Sox acquired him. So was Brandon McCarthy.

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Jul 12, 2008 -> 05:16 PM) Joe Crede: 4 career opposite field HRs in 2724 career ABs. Josh Fields: 5 career opposite field HRs in 393 career ABs. Less than 1/10 of Joe Crede's career homeruns have been hit between center field and the right field foul pole. That is so crazy.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 12, 2008 -> 05:06 PM) What is the deal with Crede just trying to hit it to right field? He has no power the opposite way, so it makes no sense. Crede and Swisher are killing this offense tonight. Are you kidding me? You are seriously whining about Crede trying to go to right field? He stroke one but right at Hamilton and has looked pretty solid at the plate. When Crede uses all fields he's at his best (even though most of his HR's are to LF).

No comment on velocity, but it sounds as if he's going to pitch on Monday and Wednesday.

Carlos Delgado? I remember him having one year where he was putting up some sick RBI numbers.

QUOTE (Mr. Showtime @ Jul 12, 2008 -> 11:47 AM) I assume we're speaking of Wii Fit. If so, yes it's worth it. My girlfriend likes to use it a lot, and I like the running activities and the Yoga. It's really simple and fun for everyone. The Wii Fit itself like someone else has said should only cost about $90, so for the price it is good. Ian, you going to make it out to the Sox game this Saturday (when my ass is in town?)

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 11, 2008 -> 02:37 PM) Also we played the s*** out of kickball in my back yard. Anyone else have their school outlaw Red Rover? Yeah, after a few kids busted shoulders and noses that game was barred from all schools in my district. Fun game.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Jul 11, 2008 -> 01:34 PM) I think its hilarious that Farve has not even missed training camp or a preseason game and everyone is pissed about his retirement? It seems to me that the Packers wanted a 100% final commitment at the end of last season. It seems that Farve was burnt out after a long season and when pressed decided that he didnt want to do it 1 more year. Now its a few months later. Hes had time to sit around and realizes that maybe the decision he made a few months ago was not the right one. To me it sounds like the Packers completely screwed themselves when they basically forced Farve's hand when they wanted to know what to do with Rodgers. Instead of giving Farve time and letting him weigh things out (every year Strahan and other vets do the exact same thing) they forced him to make a decision without really fully thinking it through. Im sorry but if Farve wants to play he should be able to, and if the Packers dont want him anymore, thats fine too. But that seems to be the real reason he retired in the first place, because he didnt feel like the Packers wanted him back. As for potential Farve landing spot.... Atlanta Falcons? I know he lives in the south and they could use a veteran QB while Ryan develops. It would also be a huge move for the Falcons to make fans start to forget about Vick, because Farve even in this stage of his career would be a huge fan favorite. Some what like Montana in KC. Favre wants to win. The most logical fit is with the Vikings. A year ago, the most logical fit would be the Bears.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jul 11, 2008 -> 01:29 PM) Am I the only Bears fan who would take a shot on Favre? Simply to piss off every Packer fan? And also to hope he still has something in the tank? I would love for Favre to come play for the Bears...LOVE.

QUOTE (shipps @ Jul 11, 2008 -> 11:44 AM) PK is the slowest individual in baseball.I cant think of anyone even close to him.EDIT:I dont know how you got me completely bashing PK but its your fault Hibbard. Bengie Molina is slower and I still think Thome is pretty darn slow.

QUOTE (Texsox @ Jul 11, 2008 -> 11:05 AM) Do you mean monkey in the middle or running bases? Monkey in the Middle is different. That was multiple people trying to keep the ball away from others, while pickle involves having two bases and running in between both bases (getting into a pickle and trying to be safe). Typically in pickle you'd either start on the base or in the middle and than keep going from there and once you got the balls you'd get out into the middle and make your break. Another game I always loved, despite the pure simplicity of it, was freeze tag (we had a huge park by our house that was essentially designed like a castle and we'd scale walls, hop fences and everything).

QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Jul 11, 2008 -> 10:14 AM) When we'd play at block parties and family picnics it would get to the point where there were like 10 little kids running at the same time, all running back and forth into each other and you're just praying you don't make a bad throw and nail one of them in the back of the head. A lot of times we'd use a tennis ball so that you could chuck the s*** out of it.

QUOTE (farmteam @ Jul 10, 2008 -> 06:17 PM) Dumb question. I know Bourgeois plays outfield and 2nd, but where does he usually start at for the Knights? Typically out in the OF. Getz primary position would be 2B, but with Richar there that changes things a bit.

QUOTE (kyyle23 @ Jul 11, 2008 -> 11:02 AM) Isnt Andruw Jones out with an injury to his knee? Unless he got hurt in the last day or two, no. He just came off the DL.

Would anyone here trade Konerko for Andruw Jones? I think I would. In fact, I think the Dodgers would too. Sox would be getting rid of a long-term contract and would basically get Jones services for this year and next year (18M or so on his contract next year). Defensively the team improves (Jones at CF and Swisher at 1B is a big upgrade over Swisher in CF and Paulie at 1B). Sox also gain some speed in the lineup but do lose a leader (Jones has had some attitude issues). Paulie is also more likely to rebound than Jones, who has never been a tremendous average hitter. The only thing that could potentially prevent this from making sense from the Dodgers perspective is if they don't think Loney can play the OF (but Loney/Ethier/Kemp is a very solid outfield). Note: By all means I'm not saying there is any need to write off Konerko or consider his career done. He's not what I'd consider "old" (for baseball standards) plus there is a legitimate injury which is the likely cause of his struggles this season. We do know he'll never be a 1st to 3rd guy or a .330 hitter, but I won't be surprised if he has at least another 2 30HR 100 RBI seasons in his career.