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Come on guys....Hawk says we don't need him. Hawk also says Timo is god.

QUOTE(wsox08 @ Aug 16, 2005 -> 09:29 PM) We can't blame all of this on Adkins.... OZZIE still does not know how to manage a f***ing bullpen.... Why go by the stupid ass matchup? Politte for 1/3 and Marte for 2/3 of an inning.. Unbelieveable... He could have saved them like the Twins did... He did the same f***ing thing in KC earlier this year and it ended with the same outcome OF COURSE>>> Send Ozzie to the minors and teach him how to manage a bullpen.. Quite frankly I can't really complain....the Sox went pretty deep into the game before they had to use Adkins.

The problem with the Sox is execution. From getting guys thrown out on the bases, to not doing as well moving the runners over and getting them in, to not making the plays they used to do. They get that back and they'll be fine, but as of now they are definately in a slump. Luckily, a slump for them is near .500 baseball. Hopefully they can get their arses back in gear. One improvement I"d like to see next year is a legitimate hitter or two. The types of guys that can just flat out hit (a couple .300 hitters would be nice, cause I think good average hitters stay out of slumps).

Just to make a point, I'm not being an armchair GM or manager because I've been saying this about Adkins for a very very long time. I never rip a move that I support at the time being. I have a few major problems with Ozzie and one of them is definately his loyalty. Timo had two huge doubles today but there is zero reason he should be leading off or hitting the 5spot.....EVER. Same goes for Juan Uribe in the 2 hole. If the Sox need a leadoff guy, slide Aaron up there for the time being. Also just to make a general comment, I was left utterly unimpressed with Brian Anderson. I only got to see the first 9 innings (I didn't realize this would be a 16 inning game when I recorded it) so I didn't see his ab's in the extra innings, but he got owned alive by Radke. I did like his base hit, but my god he was so far behind on quite a few pitches. Looked more like a pitcher hitting than a hitter. However, just a general comment and you can't judge a guy on one game (trust me on that....any guy on any given day can look like an absolute fool). Hopefully he can ease into a comfort zone.

QUOTE(SoxFan101 @ Aug 16, 2005 -> 09:03 PM) Why is this bum on the major league team when all he has done is sucked.... If they want an inning eater why not use arnie munoz or if they want another possible quality arm they could use Baj... hell id take walker over adkins really. He sucked in Charlotte and had a fluke month or two in the majors last year before turning back into his usual self. I never supported the move and I don't want him on the roster. He's a waste of space and I don't care if the reasoning is to have a guy that can pitch multiple innings. If they are going to do that than go with Diaz or even Baj. And yes, Baj is capable of throwing 3 innings of garbage time if necessary (its not as long as Adkins can throw, but quite frankly Adkins isn't capable of going 4-5 innings in a major league game...he stinks too much).

Happy Bday Chris...Hope its a good win

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Aug 16, 2005 -> 09:14 AM) No seriously, who is it, I can't figure out who it is? At least I'm not the only one than. I was thinking I was retarded or something cause I don't have a clue who Rad is?

QUOTE(mannyfast @ Aug 16, 2005 -> 07:47 AM) Who once was a highly touted Los Angeles prospect.. correct? Ya

QUOTE(nitetrain8601 @ Aug 15, 2005 -> 07:54 PM) I don't doubt that he can be one, but he has some way to still go. He needs to get a more accurate arm and it wouldn't hurt if his arm was a little stronger. His arm is right there with Dye's in terms of arm strength and JD in his prime had one of the premiere arms in baseball. I will admit his accuracy has been shaky at best this year. And Kalapse you know I"m with you on this one. I've been calling Aaron one of the premier defensive CFers all year and he's only getting better. Were spoiled to have a guy as good as he is out there in CF.

Good to have him aboard. It looks like if everything is taken care of today he may just get a little bit of action in the next preseason game.

QUOTE(SoxFanForever @ Aug 15, 2005 -> 11:49 AM) Brando? That be another

QUOTE(kyyle23 @ Aug 15, 2005 -> 11:44 AM) what does that mean? It was one of the other names he had posted under.

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Aug 15, 2005 -> 11:30 AM) I'll just say a FutureSox source could not confirm this, and yes, he's credible. Did you try confirming with the same person I did? From what I know as of this point is there are talks of promoting Anderson, but nothing official has happened.

Excellent move. I want to see the rest of the guys get brought back now. Its definately been a slow moving offseason thus far for Chicago.

I love dags.

QUOTE(JimH @ Aug 15, 2005 -> 08:07 AM) One of the guys here mentioned they can put Frank Thomas on the 60 day DL and that would also clear a spot on the 40 man. I wouldn't have problem with that either. At the same time I couldn't see a team putting a claim on Wing, so I'd probably do that, cause keeping Frank on the DL just opens up the possibility of being able to add a guy thats on the 40 to the playoff roster in October (or I think it does).

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Aug 15, 2005 -> 08:04 AM) Guys I see can be dropped from the 40-man: Arnie Munoz PAulino Reynoso Matt Smith Ryan Wing Kevin Walker They will not pull Munoz or Reynoso from the 40.

Looking into the Brian ANderson thing. If it happens some room must be made on the 40 man. My guess would be dumping Ryan Wing.

QUOTE(Steve9347 @ Aug 11, 2005 -> 11:53 PM) I challenge anyone to a race in the original Super Mario Kart for Super Nintendo. I will win... I f***ing guarantee it! Seriously, I'm the best... ever. Not a chance....I play that game all the time when I'm bored on campus and just go chill out at my buddies dorm. Old school Mario Cart rocks on a sidenote. The original as well as the one for N64 (the great battlemode on that).

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Aug 14, 2005 -> 10:02 PM) Oh yeah.. - The Adventures of Pete and Pete - Wild & Crazy Kids (IIRC Omar Gooden was the host) - Mister Wizard (Awesome Throwback) - You Can't Do That on Television! Wild and Crazy Kids right and good call on Gooden. And who could forget Petunia (???) Pete's tatue.

QUOTE(GBlum27 @ Aug 14, 2005 -> 08:30 PM) -Are You Afraid of the Dark? -Legends of the Hidden Temple -Salute Your Shorts -The Secret World of Alex Mack -Double Dare Alex Mack was and is hot (whatever her real name is).

QUOTE(CYGarland @ Aug 14, 2005 -> 10:02 PM) Don't you mean Timo And PABLO? No, I never turn down an opportunity to bash Pods defense. He has made some highlight reel plays, but he gets about as bad a jump as any left fielder in baseball. Only one I can safely say is worse would be Garret Anderson who is total trash.

QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 14, 2005 -> 06:59 PM) He's never played in LF! He's a very smart defensive player and is perfectly capable of playing the OF. Sure he'll get himself into a few jams, but his speed will bail him out on jumps. Its not like Timo or Pods are any good out there anyway.

QUOTE(Rex Hudler @ Aug 14, 2005 -> 07:21 PM) Where did he come from? Have I been sleeping all year? Don't worry Rex, I did the same thing first time Heads mentioned his name a few weeks back. He got promoted a while back IIRC and basically hasn't pitched. I could be dead wrong though, but I recall Charlotte promoting someone a few levels who wasn't all that grand (ie organizational type move). Edit: Got off my ass to look up his stats, I got curious. He was pitching out of the pen in Kanny most of the year and than got promoted to Charlotte. Wasn't too bad in Kanny (is 25 or so). Had a 3.70 ERA out of the pen in 58 innings and was up in Charlotte in June for a short period as well prior to today's start. Played his college ball at Vandy and went undrafted and signed with the Sox in 03.

QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 14, 2005 -> 06:24 PM) Chicagosports.com is reporting that Willie Harris might be called up to play LF and leadoff. Good grief, that would be a disaster of a move. Harris is a terrible outfielder, and he's done nothing this season to deserve to be on the MLB roster. Please do something else KW! I'd love to see this happen. He's a better everyday option than Timo or Pablo when were talking about a leadoff hitter.