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QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 6, 2011 -> 09:13 PM) Well then I assume you believe our lineup is league avg. Because if you think they are better, than the hitter need to improve and since they've been under achieving, the axe falls on the coach. Nick Swisher agrees.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jul 6, 2011 -> 06:33 PM) The Phillies have the best record in baseball. Clearly Ross Gload is one of the best players in baseball. Dude.. Ross Gload is god.

Mitchell with a nice night. Myrtle Beach has 19 hits to W-S 9, and JUST tied the game in the 9th. Alot of runners LOB.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jul 6, 2011 -> 04:21 PM) This isn't even hyperbole. This is more like bolehyper. In typical Steven fashion might I add.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jul 6, 2011 -> 05:22 PM) http://mlb.mlblogs.com/2011/07/06/white-so...antas-pitchers/ Mark Bowman of mlb.com seems to think the Sox are definitely scouting Atlanta's pitching but he hints that the Braves would be more interested in Pierre than Quentin. What? God I hope it's Rios that they are interested in. That would be amazing.

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Jul 6, 2011 -> 12:05 PM) That's probably the worst advice. If I found out one of my friends was nailing my sister and didn't even have the balls to tell me (and it will come out eventually), I'd be really angry. And I'm talking about violent angry. That is why I put in parenthesis "and I mean serious hush hush." Obviously it is extremely risky, but it can be done if the girl is game. Hell, I've seen cases which the friend never found out or even cared later on. Depends on the person too, but it is risky. QUOTE (kjshoe04 @ Jul 6, 2011 -> 04:05 PM) Another one of his friends and his roommate at the time dated her when he was in college and they are still good friends even though it obviously didn't work out. Hopefully he will be ok with me going out with her as well. Her and I have done nothing but discuss that we would like to start dating and decided to not do anything more without me having a chat with him. I'm pretty confident he will be ok with it, but I am nervous. The last relationship she was in she got engaged to some guy he absolutely hated after dating for three months, so maybe he would feel better with me? If it's been done before, then your in very good shape. Let him know (kind of pick his brain a bit) and you will be fine. That certainly helps.

TCQ.

QUOTE (forrestg @ Jul 6, 2011 -> 02:05 AM) Kuhn 0 for 4 not a great debut. I was expecting 2 for 4. I am still hoping for his success at aaa. Yes he has to take a while to adjust to the league. I'm not as high on him as some here (more of a projected utility type in the future from most reports, not to mention guys have killed AA pitching and not had the same success with a level jump before) but he needs time. Sox are batting him second (and played him at 3B in that game ironically) so that's a great way for him to get more at-bats in Charlotte.

QUOTE (kjshoe04 @ Jul 6, 2011 -> 01:12 AM) So I've recently been hanging out with this girl and have started to get to really like her, only problem is she is the little sister of one of my good friends. Her and I are the same age so it's not weird that I would be going after her in that sense, but she and I have both decided that I should talk to him before we actually go on a date or anything. He is very protective of her and I am not looking forward to having this conversation at all. One of my personal rules. Never go out or have sex with one of your good/best friend's sister(s). Always leads to trouble/awkwardness down the road. Now, if that said friend isn't as protective as he lends on, that is different (my good friend is currently been with my sister for 4 years, but I'm not that protective of her as I know she is very smart and makes the right decisions) but I've personally seen too many friendships end because of a family member's conflict. (sister) Keep it on the down low in benefits (and I mean serious hush hush), or don't do it is the best way IMO (unless like I said.. the dude is a good dude and isn't as protective of her as you thought, and the trust is there). Just my two cents.

It just personally sickens me to even hear of one of our better hitters on the team (injury prone or not) and one of our best OBP guys we have being traded so Juan Pierre can stick around in LF... for half a season. (hopefully half) At least this does show KW making a mistake from the Hudson deal to get another young, cost controlled arm for a few seasons (who probably has better upside as well) in Beachy if it's true. I'd much prefer Rios gone though by some miracle.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jul 6, 2011 -> 12:01 AM) and they traded away Feliz & Andrus One of the rare teams out there who can trade away good young talent or not pay them as pending FA and still not miss a beat cause of their scouting. (Red Sox and Tampa also jump out) And at those times I was shocked at the deals as a prospect lover, but understood them. (loved reading about Hanley when he was in the Sawks farm system for example)

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jul 5, 2011 -> 11:55 PM) Sharp is signing an extension this off-season, case closed. In either case, he will be getting paid.. and paid alot (rightfully so, he's a great player) which was my point as well as the UFA money handed out. Ladd's contract is a good one for what he brings.

QUOTE (flavum @ Jul 5, 2011 -> 10:28 PM) Turned on Rongey just now for the first time in a couple weeks. I'll go back to not listening. Same old crap. Konerko can't keep carrying this team forever. Who knows where this team would be without him. But remember, Rongey said one player can't make a difference right...

And this ballgame is ova.

QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Jul 5, 2011 -> 04:33 PM) Andrew Ladd got a 5-year, $22 million dollar contract extension ($4.4 million cap hit). That's A LOT of money for him. I really like him as a second-line player with solid defensive skills, but looks like a bit of an overpay. But he is young still, so he could continue to improve. Regardless, good for him. I really liked him as a player. Only 25, nearly had 60 points last year, defensive stud who is a terrific PK guy and can play on the PP, a captain and has 2 stanley cup rings already on his resume.. I'd say that contract was a steal, especially with what is being handed out on the FA market. Hell, don't be surprised when you see what Sharp gets next off-season.

This off-season was the time to do it. Me and Dick Allen were very vocal on "selling high".

Stay hot Adam Dunn.

Happy B-Day Ed.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jul 5, 2011 -> 12:06 AM) Adam Dunn did what? ^^^^ This. I missed the game from a family party/drinking.

I'll send a post of congrats to one of my favorite prospects (top 3) we had in our system in his first all star selection.. Gio Gonzalez. Just a great year he is having.

As far as prime standpoint Carlos Lee (with more average/little more power) is a great comparison for him. Vlad Guerrero (with less walks/speed) is a good one also. The only player/prospect we got that even sniffs Miguel Cabrera's jock strap in this system is Trayce Thompson and thats if everything in the book goes right for him. Pujols is in a league of his own.

Nice night for Danks2.

Memo to self. Never let your best friend's confrontational girlfriend in your new car, or you will be paying over 200$ in damages to it.

TCQ.

QUOTE (BigEdWalsh @ Jul 2, 2011 -> 06:23 PM) Who's have thought Adam Dunn would be hitting .168 with 7 homers and 29 rbi? Nice post.