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QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Aug 24, 2010 -> 12:25 AM) where in that article does it say bill simmons said he is coming back? I can't find it. I thought I was the only one that didn't notice where it said that as well.

QUOTE (Bruce_Blixton @ Aug 23, 2010 -> 10:56 PM) Kannapolis is going to have a fun team to follow next season with Wilkins, Blanke, Hamme, Heidenreich, Spencer Arroyo, maybe they'll have Trayce repeat the level too. I was one of the only posters who picked W-S to be our best affiliate this season. That is my team to watch (along with the Barons) next season.

QUOTE (girlslikebaseballtoo#26 @ Aug 23, 2010 -> 06:36 PM) Surely not ..both of those guys are very down to earth ..Shoemaker a little on the shy side. Different note, Omogrosso is excited to be caught by Blackwood during his rehab! I was mildly kidding, but it wouldn't surprise me (the stories I've heard from guys currently in the minors or in the past, it does happen quite a bit). I'll definitely take your word for it as far as their personalities though.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Aug 23, 2010 -> 05:41 PM) I'm a salaried individual. Unless I have a big-time project due, you can call me "tail lights" come 5pm. Ditto. With that being said, if I had major responsibilities (baby due, money owe, etc..) I wouldn't hesitate.

Happy B-Day buddy!

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Aug 23, 2010 -> 01:25 PM) lol, you have such an odd way of looking at things. Not to mention Ozzie should worry about Kenny Williams not kicking his ass. KDub is a big dude.

QUOTE (JPN366 @ Aug 23, 2010 -> 12:48 PM) Don't know. Fight! Fight! Fight!

This doesn't count as a "relationship" technically, but I'll post it here anyways. One of my ex girlfriends (I think she was my second longest relationship, my first ever girlfriend in high school though) back in the day just got engaged. I gotta say after I sent my congrats to her, (still good friends) I honestly felt really bummed out (and shocked) hearing about it. No I don't need any advice on how to handle it, (I'm my own advice.. Naw but I'm usually good at handling business and personal stuff through experience, but this is actually new territory for me) but has anyone here had something similar or maybe just a bit different, but the same situation?

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Aug 22, 2010 -> 07:31 PM) I say we give Dave Martinez a call. Anyone’s who spend the last few years in the same clubhouse, as Joe Maddon has to have learned something. And the stories that would come out about Sandberg/Martinez would be hysterical. Welcome to the dark side. It's only a couple of us, but glad to have you on board. I thought you were still on your Davey Johnson-type bandwagon.

Updated stuff: 7.0 IP 4 H 0 R 0 ER 2 BB 9 SO 3.10 ERA, 1.15 WHIP

I love Tyler Saladino.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 22, 2010 -> 04:36 PM) I swear, if the Sox lose on a walkoff hit tomorrow, this site is going to crash. Naw, I think were going to see alot of posters giving up mostly or not caring anymore regardless if the Twins lose as well. No anger post except about Ozzie.

QUOTE (T R U @ Aug 22, 2010 -> 01:14 PM) I don't really care, at least Flowers has the ability to draw walks.. AJs avg season is about a .320 OBP and like a .740 OPS with very little power.. I don't see any reason why Flowers couldn't match that, for dirt cheap.. Everyone already thinks hes been total dogs*** this season and he still has 20 doubles 2 triples 16 homers and a .771 ops in what most people would consider a terrible season.. This is something I would post. Outstanding post Carl.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 22, 2010 -> 04:20 PM) How is this any different than the Orioles series? If we really want to look back on games that cost us, I'd go with the two heartbreaking losses to the Twins...and go from there. When you have so many games/series you can point to, then maybe it wasn't your year. Actually your right. Both these series cost us. The Twins series doesn't bother me nearly as much since they are a good team even without Justin. Teams like these though we are suppose to beat.

Definitely a series we look back on and say this is what lost us the pennant race if the sox wind up losing by a game or two.

QUOTE (dasox24 @ Aug 22, 2010 -> 02:03 AM) Damn, does that mean I'm just immature? haha Nah not at all. Alot of my buddies still do it at age 23-24 haha. I don't partake in it as much as I used to. Usually I'm out just getting hammered at bars/clubs (or box socials) and passing out.

QUOTE (dasox24 @ Aug 22, 2010 -> 01:55 AM) I grabbed a construction cone and dragged it along with me until I came to an intersection and put it in the middle of the street. Then, my buddies decided to join, grabbed 3 more, and we created a blockade for cars to get around - it was hilarious watching people maneuver around the cones. One dude got out of his truck and angrily threw the cones out of his way. His reaction was a little over-the-top if you ask me... Those are always legendary. Did it a s***load of times when my buddies and I were 16-19. Classic s***. I remember one fell down and this guy either didn't see it, or was too lazy to drive around it, so he drove on TOP of the cone. Little did he know, the cone had something sticky on it and he was literally dragging the thing all the way to wherever he was driving at. Also used to love getting drunk on Halloween and egging all the high priced cars we will probably never afford to death. Pissed off alot of people I'm sure.

QUOTE (Frank_Thomas35 @ Aug 22, 2010 -> 12:18 AM) On a side note, Frank sound a lot better. I love his insight and updated stories (no offense hawk) His story on Rios even made Hawk say "Wow!" He was much better in the booth.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Aug 22, 2010 -> 01:13 AM) I can't as my wife grounded me Ouch.

Good job by some of the soxtalk late nighters not going out on a Saturday night! Give yourselves a hand.

So are we 4.5 back now?

OVA! Thank god.

Damn Betemit is having a very good year.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 22, 2010 -> 01:06 AM) I have a feeling if we blow the lead this inning, it will be via the long ball. Betancourt up this inning?

Amazing what letting a contact hitter hit can do instead of bunt.