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Might as well bump this a bit since were getting no play as much this year. The last Steven A. Smith Heckling at the 09 NBA draft Sucks that Steven A. Smith is gone from ESPN now. It's not the same heckling w/o Smith, though him heckling players with the sock (which most know is a youtube sensation I.E. 4:40 Blake Griffin's expression was priceless ) is still funny. Watching the whole series back was awesome. I still love Joakim Noah slapping the sock in 07. Half of his bust predictions were right as well.. P.S. 2008... Kevin Love is still the man.

Doesn't hurt playing in a huge pitcher's park as well and away from the sandbox, not to mention having a hellova pitching coach/manager/organization.. etc. God I'm sounding like Pratt now.. ugh.

Finally I got my answer on why he's been staying in Kanny. It isn't the maturity rumors thank god (pitching coach said he's very mature for his age) they are working on a new change-up which he finally found the right/comfortable grip for FYI. Supposedly the Kanny pitching coach and Dex have a great relationship which probably helps Dexter be more familiar as far as this year, over say... the W-S pitching coach who probably wants him fine tuned if he's brought up. If Dex can get that change-up stronger, he'll be a hellova prospect. EDIT: Recent article I found confirms the email I got..

QUOTE (Dizzy Sox @ Jul 23, 2009 -> 12:11 AM) There is a rumor going around another Sox board that Thompson is signed or will sign very shortly. Nothing to put much stock in, and don't shoot the messenger. The timing is curious and doesn't make a whole lot of sense if you ask me, but we'll see. Crazy weird. My cousin called me about 2-3 hours ago saying the same thing, though I thought he was bulls***ting. I didn't bother to post it, cause I didn't wanna follow a source that wasn't 100%. If my source (or anyone elses) is 100% or damn there close, I'd post it, and I would follow any other poster's recent rep. on it as well. I gotta say thanks for putting this, and I'm gonna call him right now. Jas, you also live in Cali. You hear anything about this? QUOTE (DirtySox @ Jul 23, 2009 -> 01:09 AM) If you are talking about WSI, that poster was right on with the Heidenreich signing. Welcome to ST DS!! And that's very good news, and looks like I owe my cousin mad props (who already doesn't need his ego inflated).. Mother f***er..

QUOTE (BearSox @ Jul 22, 2009 -> 09:35 PM) I gotta say soxprospects (boston redsox site) is still the best team specific prospect site, but they've had a long head start, and futuresox keeps improving everyday. They couldn't touch the old futuresox, yet alone the new one now. I will admit half of me is biased as well. Actually nevermind.. looking at their site now.. not a chance.

Beckham, Alexei (thanks Upton/Diaz) Dye, Torres, Ozzie's managing. Great all around game.

Joe Borchard for Matt Thornton.. one of KW's brilliant moves. I would say this is sweet redempsion from yesterday's game. We shoulda won that one, TB probably shoulda won this one. A great even out and we gain a game on the Tigers and a game from the Twins.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 22, 2009 -> 09:43 PM) Where did SF1 go? He travel to the Cell to help towel off Torres? Probably rubbing his feet and smelling them as well. Oh, hello Slav.

QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Jul 22, 2009 -> 09:42 PM) Bat Destroyed, Beckham then destroys their dreams by throwing him out. :notworthy

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jul 22, 2009 -> 09:31 PM) If Linebrink isn't pitching, I have full confidence in Thornton and even Dotel. I'm money. Nice play Gordon.

I guess Burrell thought Thornton threw faster. How the hell can you be out in front of a 97+ fastball? And I'm teasing here.

QUOTE (beckham15 @ Jul 22, 2009 -> 09:29 PM) whoa whoa whoa lets just hope to get out of the 8th If Linebrink isn't pitching, I have full confidence in Thornton and even Dotel.

This is a given for me.. but to add fuel to the fire here.... Is Jenks closing in the 9th gentelmen?

And Carlos Torres is off the hook. James Shields gets screwed though.

Dan Wheeler hates the Cell. Maybe not as much as Chad Qualls but still.

JD!!!! 4-3 SOX!!!

UPTON MISREAD IT!!!! W00T!!!!

I've said this before. Slavko.. I know you used to pitch (hell I rocked your ass back in the day) You guys are so damn fragile.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 22, 2009 -> 09:12 PM) Never saw that 96 mph fastball either. I remember seeing it.. just it was straight as an arrow. He's got movement now? Or did he improve his secondary stuff that much? Now Masset... you got a point.

BWHAHAHAHA That was embarrassing Pods.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 22, 2009 -> 09:09 PM) Wow, Aardsma looks absolutely filthy! Tigers lose! :headbang

God even when Beckham takes a walk, he's studly.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Jul 22, 2009 -> 08:58 PM) we should trade dewayne for evan, straight up. Dude thats a total rip off.... TB needs to add B.J. Upton to sweeten the deal.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jul 22, 2009 -> 08:36 PM) Might be Torres final line.. 6 IP 6 H 3 R 3 ER 3 BB 3 SO Solid. Final line. Very good MLB debut for the kid.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 22, 2009 -> 08:49 PM) Prediction for AJP: warning track power Your awesome.