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Hope Holdman gets better. Always liked him as a Bear, despite that one major gaffe in the playoff game against the Eagles.

Throw the big yacker Floyd.

Jose was probably on waivers right when the 31st deadline ended and I'm sure he went through untouched. My guess is the Sox rest him and hope he can come back, show some stuff, and allow them to move him in August (odds are still pretty low of that) or hope you can get someone to bite on him over the long off-season (with the Sox possibly having to move him for another guy who may have a bad contract).

Now if only at one point we can swing Pods or Erstad in an August deal for a low A type of guy (I still think if both show they are healthy they can add some value to a possible contender at very little cost) to open up a spot for Sweeney to get Ab's as well.

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Aug 5, 2007 -> 11:49 AM) He doesn't look overmatched like Anderson or Sweeney did, so that's definitely good to see. I'm still reserving judgement but so far, so good. Sweeney never looked overmatched, he just looked like he wasn't ready because he doesn't get agressive with the inside pitch. Anderson just looked worse than practically every pitcher in baseball (damn near including Randy Johnson). Its nice to see FIelds/Richar come up and at times look good. Hell, even Owens since coming back the second time up looks relatively comfortable. All of them got a s***load to work on but I could see all having long major league careers (how good they will be who knows, but I think all stick up for some time).

Yes....Jerry Owens with an extra base hit (maybe this will shut some of you up that complain about how he just hits singles...I don't give a damn as long as he hits and continues to improve his eye and draws walks). I'm starting to get this thought that Owens could actually pan out (but he's going to have to really draw walks and hit for a pretty high average and make great use of his speed). Ersty shows up!!!

QUOTE(kwolf68 @ Aug 5, 2007 -> 11:47 AM) Is this Tatoo pitcher for Detroit any kind of prospect? Looks like a fluffer to me. Had a good ML debut against the A's. Works real fast and was throwing strike after strike early on in the game (and did a hell of a job moving the ball all over the zone) but has since not looked quite as good. Still, I think he looks like he could start for at least a few clubs.

Richar looks like he sees the ball well and is patient, combined with few k's (or so it appears from the early parts I've seen) and good speed and you got to like what you see (plus he has a live bat to get xtra base hits). Now I want to see the Sox really work with him on helping him improve his baserunning.

QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Aug 4, 2007 -> 04:14 PM) I worry about AJ next season. He is hitting like .350 since the break.

QUOTE(kwolf68 @ Aug 5, 2007 -> 11:42 AM) Gavin at 4IP, 4H, 0BB, 0R, 5Ks and a couple of those hits could have been outs. I didn't see this coming, but what a shot of confidence this will be for him...we need to get him a couple more runs. Its still early with only 4 innings under his belt, but if Floyd keeps this up and doesn't get another couple starts in a row I'm going to be pretty upset (unless of course Jose comes in and throws a no hitter and than immediately gets dealt, LOL).

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Aug 5, 2007 -> 11:42 AM) Richar to me looks to be a future lead off guy, or number 2 hitter. He makes a lot of contact, so far hasnt shown a propensity to strike out. And he has the speed. This so far looks like a great trade from KW. i know people like Cunningham, and he might be great someday. But we have nothing in the minors for middle infield. Now if we can somehow matchup in the offseason for Hu from the Dodgers, our infield should be set for a long time. I completely agree. I would like to let him ease into next year though with the Sox finding a legit top of the order guy. I really wouldn't at all have a problem with Owens if he keeps playing like he has the past month or so (as one of the clubs outfielders and one of the top of the order guys with the club also picking up a very quality shortstop or something else to be the other top of the order guy) and obviously having Dye or another good bat in the outfield plus a good young bat (probably acquired elsewhere with Sweeney as the 4th OF).

How the hell were some of those guys Type A players (Sean Casey...David Delluci...Aubrey Huff...Kevin Millar). WOW.

f***....I love having a shortstops arm at 2nd. Mix that with Iguchi's not so strong arm and wow...nice turn.

Oh and I love how Floyd is actually throwing in. I still would like to see him work a bit down in the zone before going up to his high heater (I think it would make it better). Thank you Erstad...you should have made that play cause that was damn near impossible for Richar. Defense continues to f***ing suck for Floyd today.

Probably wanted to give Dye a day off, especially considering the wet conditions. I'm glad I get to see Richar, Fields, and Owens play plus Floyd start.

Fields had a nice double today...but also a bonehead error on a popup in foul territory and a brutal baserunning mistake (almost had a second base running gaffe but he got away with it and was able to get back in time).

QUOTE(gosox41 @ Aug 3, 2007 -> 08:45 PM) Some here think Floyd needs a fair chance to prove himself. It's too bad he's so mentally weak. Just pitch and he'll be fine. But that won't happen. Bob Sit Contreras down....let Floyd pitch and see what he can do and if things don't go well you call up Egbert and give him a shot. Either way Contreras is not the future and Floyd could be the future. We are seeing today what he can do when he has a bit more faith in his nasty curve. Plus he's just pitching more confidently and aside from a couple squibbers could have an even better game going thus far today (although there is still plenty of baseball left). Regardless you see the talent that he possesses. Let him get comfortable up here or at least give him that shot. That is all I ask.

QUOTE(BearSox @ Aug 3, 2007 -> 08:32 PM) The Birmingham Barons are apparently playing the Diamondbacks AA affiliate as Aaron Cunningham is playing CF. 0-3 tonight so far. But on the season as a whole, he has batted .315 with 12 homers and 59 rbi's. Plus 27 SB in 38 attempts with 39 walks compared to 65 K's. .378 OBP and .885 OPS. Don't get me wrong, I like Richar, but I liked Cunningham more, and I really wish we could have keep him. I really wouldn't mind KW pulling a Gio with him in the offseason. I think its the type of deal that works out for both squads, but man I really think Richar has all the tools.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 2, 2007 -> 08:03 AM) July update for D Lucy… Donny had an OK July. His average was down a bit at .250 (was .296 in June), but his OBP was actually higher at .357 (was .333 in June). As seems to be the trend, Lucy picks one particular area of hitting to work on in a given month – this month apparently it was taking walks, which he did 10 times in 82 PA’s (he had 20 in 253 the previous months combined). He also has started stealing more bases – he was 6 for 6 in July, and is now 13 for 14 (92.8%) on the season. He ended the month on a high note – he is hitting .343 in his last 10 games. Here are his July splits: AVG: .250 G: 22 AB: 72 R: 11 H: 18 2B: 3 3B: 0 HR: 2 RBI: 10 BB/K: 10/19 SB/ATT: 6/6 OBP: .357 SLG: .375 OPS: .732 And his season stats so far (includes the game on 8/1): AVG: .269 G: 87 AB: 290 R: 42 H: 78 2B: 17 3B: 0 HR: 6 RBI: 27 TB: 113 BB/K: 30/59 SB/ATT: 13/14 OBP: .343 SLG: .390 OPS: .732 After Gustavo Molina was taken off waivers by Baltimore, leaving a catching slot open in Charlotte, it seemed likely that Lucy was headed for a promotion to AAA. Instead, Adam Ricks from Winston-Salem jumped AA and took that slot. It is unclear why this occurred, given Ricks’ lackluster performance and recent move to catching, but its possible that Ricks is to be a backup in Charlotte behind Wiki. This would allow Lucy to continue to start in B-Ham. Seems to me that Gonzalez doesn’t have much a future here though, so I’d rather see Lucy starting in Charlotte, but we’ll see how things go. ETA: Forgot to update his SB/CS numbers against. in July, he threw out 36% of runners attempting to steal. Since 4/21, he has thrown out 45% of runners attempting to steal. On the season total, he has throw out 39% of attempted base stealers. Lucy will stay at AA until Gio/Egbert are promoted to AAA. He handles the two of those guys so very well and has such a good rep that the org isn't going to mess with that chemistry. My guess is you may see Egbert at the major league level in the next month but I don't know if we will see Gio up there or not. However, if those guys do get promoted to AAA, you can bet your ass Lucy will be going as well. Edit: After saying all that, I realize he was promoted so shows what I know, LOL.

I cheered for Bonds tonight in San Diego when he hit 755. I was so surprised, bought tickets last night on ticketmaster and was 8 rows up from first base on the field. f***ing sick when he hit the HR. With a 2-1 count in the 2nd inning, I turned to my dad and said this is his pitch....755 happens right now and than bam. He was really seeing the ball well and I was dissapointed Hensley pitched around him the next 2 times. I'm not sure what the overall reaction was, but from my perspective where I was sitting (there were a bunch of Giant fans around me) I heard cheering (probably 80% cheers). They booed like hell when he took left field to start the game...but once the hr was hit he got a big time standing ovationg from the crowd (my take is, no matter how big of a prick he may be...he's still a f***ing legendary baseball player who just tied one of the greatest statistical feats in any sport, let alone just baseball).

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Aug 3, 2007 -> 03:08 PM) Saw that lat night, so f***ed up. Just the way he was flailing all the way down, wow. I've seen the clip like 20 times and it still hurts every time I'm watching it. Amazing the guy actually could walk right after and was solely taken to the hospital so they could monitor him.

You guys are kidding me? You are seriously comparing Heath Bell and the stats he's put up with Petco against Bobby Jenks. The two aren't even on the same f'in level. Plus that doesn't even factor in that Bell is in the NL and pitching in the ultimate pitchers delight. Oh and whether you like it or not, one is a proven closer (and I've seen enough relievers not be able to close the door for me to know that the 9th inning isn't the same as the 8th).

QUOTE(MurcieOne @ Aug 1, 2007 -> 03:15 PM) Jason, Applebee's S. Carolina, KH 28, bloomin onions? why am I invisible here? And lets not forget Honel's escalade Those were some good times....you stalker you.

Cripes...he'll flash some great stuff yet he has such a difficult time repeating his delivery that he makes so many mistakes that get hit 400+ feet. I still want him up...we need to see if he can figure it out this year and if he doesn't, I write him off completely.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Aug 1, 2007 -> 08:19 AM) Andy Gonzalez will be on the bench next year and I'd say there's a 50/50 chance you see Cintron retained. There is no way Cintron will be back. I'd be stunned if either Cintron/Uribe are back. I would not be shocked to see Mack brought back though.