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I just heard that the talks were dying down a bit on the three way and the Sawks are trying to get Andrew Jones now. (this of course means Crisp, Hansen, etc.. are likely gone) Only problem is the Braves want Jon Leister and the BoSox don't want to part with him.

http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/press_r...sp&c_id=cin I gotta say the Reds are not playing around. They are looking to go make some noise come Sep-Oct. Lohse will probably thrive in the NL. And of course good move for the Twins considering they got rid of dead weight and got a pretty good looking pitcher in Ward (Reds third round draft pick with impressive numbers this season) who will probably turn into a stud for them considering their farm system and our luck. (right Flash )

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Jul 31, 2006 -> 10:08 AM) To make room for Casey, Detroit optioned the contract of first baseman Chris Shelton to Triple-A Toledo. Shelton hit 10 home runs in the month of April -- nine in the first 13 games -- but has hit only six since. He is batting .277 with 16 homers and 45 RBI in 103 games this season. Ah, have the mighty have fallen.

QUOTE(Jordan4life_2006 @ Jul 31, 2006 -> 12:21 AM) I'm almost positive they would want McCarthy. They'd want Count first because he's the oldest pitcher we have. They hate young players.

Just came back from Orlando, FL and I must say I thank god that I'm still young, wish I was 21 though.. Basically one more year to go though. Florida has very consistant weather. It's eigher Hot-humid, rains-hot-humid or is hot-humid.

At least Jenks is consistant. First 10 save opps. 9/10 Middle save opps. 10/10 last 5 save opps. 4/5 And of course with that consistansy, he'll probably save his last 5 games no problem. Another way to look at it. Saves by month. April-7/7 May-7/8 June-10/10 July-4/5 So he'll be perfect in August, and will probably have a blown save come September, and if were still playing in October, he'll be perfect then too. He's probably the most consistant/most predictable player on our team this season, esp. save wise, not necessarly era wise. Not worry about the fat man.

A perfect team to get something going for the sox even though KC always gives us fits. Hopefully The Dougal can actually show KC why trading him was a bad idea, especially because Lumsden is going to be ace-ing us in about 2 years.

QUOTE(LVSoxFan @ Jul 21, 2006 -> 04:33 PM) but rap is sucking right now. And rock is dying.. QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jul 22, 2006 -> 12:27 AM) My thoughts exactly. I don't care how you get there, because it's what you do once you get there that makes all of the difference. So if we end up with a wild card spot, I'll be happy we made the playoffs, and then we can see what happens from there. ^^^^^ Even though I still prefer to win the division.

Greg Maddux is just special. He is the true meaning of a "pitcher." But my favorites personally growing up were Blackjack McDowell, Carlos Perez (I loved his funky motion as well as Irabu) Kevin Brown and Bret Saberhagen. I was never really into pitchers growing up though. My little brother does fit the mold of a Maddux though which I want him to duplicate. (I wouldn't have him duplicate any other true pitcher.)

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Jul 21, 2006 -> 10:56 PM) It is a BS excuse. Leave it to Garland to give us one of these excuses. He has a history of them.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Jul 21, 2006 -> 11:55 PM) 4.) Winning brings chemistry, not the other way around. Kalapse...

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Jul 21, 2006 -> 11:37 PM) Joey Cora is a moron. There's a name noone talks about. When our whole team plays badly (meaning pitchers, hitters) then some of the coaches can be affected as well. Cora has been just bad his last few games down there. He might have cost us some runs that could have won at least a couple games for us during this stretch. I've heard the names of Ozzie, most of our starters, some of our hitters (mostly from the bench) Coop here and there, but never Cora.

QUOTE(Young Gun @ Jul 21, 2006 -> 10:58 PM) Sexy. ^^^^^

Thank god I'm going to Florida and away from stressing on the sox for a while.

I love when I'm right (esp. in predictions) Brian did it in the last game of the series I should pull up that thread when I backed him (also pwned a poster which I don't like doing but it's a gift sometimes) saying he can keep his hitting per month (this month esp.) going and will improve each month possibly getting closer to/around .400 in a month.

QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 08:11 PM) Anyone willing to bet on whether or not someone gets beaned this weekend? I think you've done enough betting for one week young man. You=future gambler.

Where the hell did Sweeney get this power surge of his from?

QUOTE(Sox Machine @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 10:39 PM) He should bat in front of Widger when he's in the lineup -- but here's hoping that won't be an issue much longer. Took the words right out of my mouth.

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 12:10 AM) fish you spiff head beach

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jul 19, 2006 -> 12:52 PM) AJP has the best career BA of those listed. I would say on that alone he has the best chance. Not only that he is the only one who has actually hit .300+ in a season not named Konerko. (even though Pauly hasn't done it in like 3 years) IMO, Crede can do it since this will be a career year for him this season, and we are really seeing him start to blossom. AJ is going to his gap hitting roots like he did with Minnesota. And it's not like he's doing it as an advantage. AJ is hitting .300+ at home and away, something Pauly never does/did (Kong always hit better on the road) This will be an interesting discussion no doubt.

QUOTE(Felix @ Jul 19, 2006 -> 12:13 PM) I doubt that AJ, Thome, or Iguchi will hit .300 at the seasons end, and I don't know if Paulie or Crede will either (although they'll be close to .300, like the others) You don't think AJ can hit .300+ by season's end?

Happy Birthday to a poster legend. :cheers

QUOTE(Drew @ Jul 19, 2006 -> 01:44 AM) ¿cojones? Que?

QUOTE(SoxFan101 @ Jul 19, 2006 -> 01:53 AM) A course i was a big fan of getting Vazquez too so that hasnt looked as good. But ive always been against Freddy so i can be proud of that too =p Don't even worry about that. I have backed Vazquez a ton on this board. Wouldn't mind going to war with someone else as a backer. And I guess I'm alone on Freddy..

I've said it before, Cliff Pollite was the only sox player (that includes pitchers and hitters) that I've criticised this season (surprising I have backed Widger more than once) and I knew Garland was going to get his s*** together. The only time I ever put down Garland was when I said he was the Darin Erstad of pitching (mediocre player, had 1 career/fluke season, is living off that season in $, and is back to mediocre) I still expect him to get his era into the 4's whether its the average 4.50 or better/worse.