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Hits it into the gap but Dellucci is there. Solid piece of hitting by Podsednik though. Kind of ticks me off that Widger isn't at 3rd base cause if that drops he'd of scored regardless, imo.

QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 30, 2005 -> 04:45 PM) He's struggling with his control. The last thing you do is give up an out by bunting. Also, it's not like Iguchi has been getting hits with RISP lately. Good point on the control aspect. But I gotta admit, I'm so comfortable when Guchi is up with runners on. He's just such a smart hitter. I don't know what the stats say though.

I'm guessing Pods is taking, but if he ever wanted to let one rip this would be the time.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Aug 30, 2005 -> 04:43 PM) They got one for you, maybe Juan will shock us and get one too He does Do you consider bunting Pods right here even though it means you have 2 outs for Guchi? I know its not the smart thing to do, but I like the odds of a single scoring two and I think Guchi is about as clutch of a hitter as the club has. Come on Pods

QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 30, 2005 -> 04:40 PM) One thing I've noticed is that we're doing a terrible job of drawing walks. We get to a 3-2 count, and we swing at a ton of pitches out of the zone. They got one for you, maybe Juan will shock us and get one too

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Aug 30, 2005 -> 04:41 PM) That changeup is almost comparable to Pedro Martinez's, IMO. If this Volquez can locate his fastball in the future he'll be a decent starter for Texas. Fastball doesn't have any movement, but if he touches 96 consistently there's no need for that. This kid has good stuff. The odd thing is that thus far it hasn't exactly translated into dominating numbers (especially surpising for a kid who has good control those type of guys usually can put up sickening numbers). Still, Rangers have to like his potential, but I know I've read a few places that some see his potential in the bullpen (as a closer).

QUOTE(JimH @ Aug 30, 2005 -> 04:36 PM) I love your enthusiasm, and especially when you back it up with baseball knowledge and personal observation. I hope you are right about this game Jason. It also helps that Widger is behind the plate, imo. I should add, Sox are going to put up a few runs this inning. This is gonna be a Sox whooping tonight and I think the double hitter and getting to see so many pitches in one day is really going to help this club. JD with a bomb as I'm typing this

I'm assuming that was Widge behind the plate?

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Aug 30, 2005 -> 04:31 PM) Second batter into the game and he's already established a decent changeup. This pleases me. Like i mentioned a while back. He was tipping his pitches earlier in the year and when he was sent back he corrected the problem. Because he was tipping it he wasn't throwing it at the big league level and that really hurt him. Were gonna start seeing the real Bmac and I think we all got a little preview of it in the 1st

Now thats what I'm freaking talking about. He threw a few nasty changeups

QUOTE(chisoxfan79 @ Aug 30, 2005 -> 04:27 PM) Don't Worry BMac will give two right back? 6 innings, 2 runs, 7 k's and a Win will be his line.

Go get em Mac

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Aug 30, 2005 -> 04:23 PM) Although Pods has started this game with a double, I forsee several dominating innings from Voldez. Need to scratch across a run here. He throws easy heat--and we've yet to see any offspeed breaking pitch. Not gonna happen. Sox are winng this game. The Chaufeur is gonna take care of business here

Thats looking more like the Sox and Pods of old. Knock em in Gucci.

Thats a start

QUOTE(Randar68 @ Aug 30, 2005 -> 06:26 AM) I REALLY wish I had time to get down and see one of his last starts. As I've said before, I was underwhelmed last year in Kanny and would really like to see how he looks now because it's tough to argue with his success. In 1-2 months he may have vaulted from somewhere around 20 on the prospect list to the bottom of the top 10. That's pretty darn impressive. I hope he makes it. That way it makes more sense for all the times I'd argue to have him higher on the prospect lists OF course I was wrong on Todd Deininger.

Verizon rocks, although its a little more expensive than cingular/tmobile/att/etc I'm really happy with it though.

Verizon rocks, although its a little more expensive than cingular/tmobile/att/etc I'm really happy with it though.

Brandon McCarthy will get his first major league win tonight and the Sox are going to rip off a nice winning streak. You heard it here first

QUOTE(marsh @ Aug 30, 2005 -> 11:03 AM) I am fine with the policy, seriously, I welcome less personal attacks as long as everyone is treated the same. The only thing that is rubbing me the wrong way is the motivation behind the new player bashing policy. What you say above, along with mentioning how players don't care for certain things written say that there is more to it than just the people here. Personally, I think this is the main reason for the change, you guys disagree. fine. I've said what I wanted to say and now I'm dropping it. Thank you for your replys. Its about making it a site where we have a broad spectrum of knowledge but at the same time the members are able to talk amongst one another without getting assaulted with personal attacks. Its also about presenting a good, professional site, one that new members would be attracted to joining. This policy is going to help make the board better in so many ways. It will make this place much more like it was a year or so ago and will also make it a lot better for new members that are interested in joining the site. As owner of this site I can be the first one to say I've never had any problems ever with Sox management. In fact I deal quite often with certain members in the organization. At the same time I feel it best that there be a level of respect and the bashing of players has nothing and I mean absolutely nothing to do with how the organization looks at things and everything to do with how us members view the site. If this team was in last place, people would be talking about things the organization needs to improve in. Ie, basically bashing the job of the organization. There isn't anything wrong with that. Lets say the team is in last place, you could blame Kenny and Ozzie and whoever the heck else, but blame them for their baseball decisions. Don't say those incompetent morons should f*cking die.

If its any reason for hope, he hasn't exactly dominated AA.

Baj will be taken off the 25 man roster following the 1st game of the double header. The Sox will replace Baj with McCarthy who will start game 2. McCarthy is also slated to start September 5th's game.

Bmac is supposed to pitch tomorrow and than again on the 5th from what I know.

Thanks for the update

QUOTE(Jeckle2000 @ Aug 29, 2005 -> 04:15 PM) LOL, well nevermind then... Sorry I just hadn't seen the story yet.... In that case... Welcome Baj... Excited to see what you can do.... Give Hermy a rest.... Anyone else think Hermy might be headed to the DL to make room for BMAC? Ya, Its a feeling I've gotten, but I haven't had any luck finding any verification of it.