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QUOTE (Soxfest @ Aug 24, 2011 -> 10:14 AM) There is no reason for JT to be claimed by the Sox this makes no sense at all. This entire year as a whole made no sense to me (from decisions in the front office, down to personnel decisions from the minors) so why not have one last hurrah?

Jared Weaver. Dunn.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Aug 24, 2011 -> 09:24 AM) We will go undefeated the rest of the way with Thome. Just picking up that valuable World Series experience we need.

QUOTE (WilliamTell @ Aug 23, 2011 -> 09:41 PM) I'm 25, she's 22, and this guy is 20. What she wants with a 20 year old I have no idea but that's her choice. He must put you to shame in bed...

QUOTE (Cerbaho-WG @ Aug 23, 2011 -> 09:11 PM) Has to be referring to Short and Marrero. There's no one else. And he would be wrong if that's the case (and I like Marrero).

De Aza.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 23, 2011 -> 08:58 AM) and Roy Williams needs to catch those balls or be replaced. He is going to piss off alot of Bear fans this season. I still want to see him make his money in the red zone though. Let Bennett and the other WRs make their living off those crucial 3rd/4th down plays. Hester is just not a great option to work those tough battles in the red zone.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Aug 23, 2011 -> 10:22 AM) He was worth keeping in 2007 because 1.) he was younger, 2.) cheaper. I'll give you the cheaper argument. Lets just hope someone can take Paul Konerko next year then. He'll be 36, so obviously he's bound to suck with that contract.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 23, 2011 -> 07:47 AM) ESPNStatsInfo ESPN Stats & Info Elias Says: Justin Verlander is the 4th pitcher in the last 50 years with 2 streaks of 7+ winning starts in one season He is also only the third pitcher in the divisional era to post a WHIP under 0.90 if he keeps this up. (Pedro Martinez in 2000 and Greg Maddux in 1994 and 1995 who both won the Cy Young awards with those seasons) He pretty much has the Cy Young gift wrapped.

Other than perhaps being that veteran guy to help (talk to) get another guy who resembles him when he was younger (albeit a poor man's version of him) head out of his ass, I would say no.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Aug 23, 2011 -> 10:03 AM) I think you guys are infatuated with his 96 mph fastball. He's had an up and down year to be kind and I don't think the market for a 34 y.o. setup guy who is owed $12M over the next two years will be anywhere near what you think it will be. He's been the best LH setup man in the game the last three years. One mediocre season and suddenly he's got a terrible contract? This isn't a guy who is all of a sudden taken a dip in velocity or losing his stuff. He's had some s***ty luck. In fact, his numbers across (H/9, BB/9, SO/9, WHIP, etc.) are almost identical to his 07 numbers. He was probably done then too. Matt definitely strikes me as a guy who will probably have his fastball for a long time in this game. (ala Billy Wagner, and no I'm not comparing them as players/careers) I think he's a solid pick to rebound next year just like he did in 08 even if it's not with us.

:wub:

Saladino and Jon Gilmore are both having one hell of a hot streak.

QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Aug 22, 2011 -> 11:31 AM) I can't see a 5 year deal for any pitcher coming from the Sox. Plus, I'm not certain he's worth $17 million a year. He's most likely got plenty of good years ahead of him. I could see the Sox offering 3/$45 or maybe 4/$60, but that would be a stretch. If they're not going to pay him at least $15 million/year, they'd be better off trading him for a load of prospects. Even I can agree with this. No way you give him Weaver money if the sox go that route.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Aug 22, 2011 -> 11:22 AM) Danks has essentially been the same pitcher for going on 4 years now. There's really no upside. That's not a bad thing. But Clayton Kershaw he's not. Like I said, you won't change my opinion on him at all. This is the same guy who put up a 138 ERA+, 1.22 WHIP at age 23. No doubt in my mind he will improve going into his prime. Still sad to see he has s*** for luck getting wins with this organization (which is what misinformed media outlets see and go by their opinion). Hard to believe a 107 ERA+, 1.31 WHIP, 1.8 WAR is his worst year since his rookie season (hell he had 6 wins with worse numbers in 07).

I loved him since his days as a prospect in Texas forming the DVD trio (with Volquez and Diamond). Still has alot of potential left and at age 26, his best days are well ahead. Absolutely, but like I've said before, I think highly of him than most here. Though I've said give him Buehrle money (4/56), Weaver is a bit more than that.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Aug 21, 2011 -> 06:33 PM) If we had a suitable replacement in AA/AAA then you'd have some chips to bring to the table. But an infield of Morel/Escobar/Beckham from an offensive standpoint would literally kill me. As I would drink more and most certainly develop cirrhosis of the liver. You've just seen a .169/.297/.298/.595 and a .212/.253/.313/.566 season from Adam Dunn and Alex Rios. I think you can stomach a 5'10 150 lb young, cost controlled SS putting up 1995-96 Ozzie Guillen numbers. In fact, I remember the same people saying the same thing about Rios last season when me and Dick Allen wanted to get rid of him during the off-season. Hindsight is always 20/20 every year.

Love watching Tyler Flowers approach at the plate. Just a breath of fresh air.

Wilkins has been very good as well. Love his patience. Won't turn 23 till September so he isn't too old at that level.

Morel.

tee hee

QUOTE (MuckFinnesota @ Aug 20, 2011 -> 09:12 PM) Go ahead, DL Quentin and let those who have a woody for Viciedo rejoice. Too bad he's hurt too. Definitely the worst time for Quentin to get an injury. Viciedo wouldn't help us right now with his hand still not 100%.

23 homers now for Trayce.

Konerko.