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QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Aug 4, 2010 -> 01:49 AM) Comcast Sports Net reported tonight that Sale was promoted, and Torres was sent down, but I have yet to see any mention of it here.... ??? Maybe it just hasn't been announced officially yet. Yea the Sox promoted him. It will be official tomorrow. (or.. technically in a few hours since this is Wednesday)

I hate seeing Rob Mackowiak as far as a "hated" player. People did not hate Rob as a player. They hated how Ozzie USED him. He was so misused when he was here, it's not even funny. How can anyone hate a baseball player who was born and raised a sox fan AND was misused as a player overall is beyond me. I liked Rob when he was here.. and still do. QUOTE (Pants Rowland @ Aug 3, 2010 -> 10:52 PM) I know he has to deal with quite a few knuckleheads calling in to the postgame shows, but does anyone else think Ranger is a little full of it/himself? I find his demeanor to be condescending at times and he seems to toe the company line far too often as well. Forgive me (or warn me) if I am crossing the line of personal attacks, but to me it hits home even more when he posts here and gets into arguments with others. For the most part, I think this site is not full of the same post game caller idiots he typically deals with and he shouldn't approach them as if they are. On occasion he beats his arguments to death and appears both stubborn and arrogant. I also have noticed far too many posters on here stroke him because he is a supposed radio personality and they give him a free pass when he is spewing the cliches. I know he can't be held responsible for the actions of fanboys, but they act as if he is really courageous for posting and getting flamed. Well, isn't that a risk we all take? A riskier approach would be if he stated that most of these "hated" players were put into a position to fail too often and that it is understandable when the fans take it out on the player, but the fans should realize the player is only trying to do the job asked of him by the manager. No, he won't ruffle feathers like that, but rather say dumb things like "Kotsay is not going to cost you the division...if the Sox lose the division, it will be because their pitching failed." That is what he actually posted in one topic here the other day and he got some level of praise for posting his opinions. It really burns me up! Again, sorry if this is construed as a personal attack, but if we can flame Hawk and Stone for sugar coating the Kotsay issue, then I think Rongey is fair game, too. Believe me, you are not the only one. And if you think people are still stroking him, you haven't read his board recently.

Damn... I keep going on this thread to see if the Bulls got Rudy or not.. and of course am left disappointed.

QUOTE (GREEDY @ Aug 3, 2010 -> 09:36 PM) Hitter. Not a chance he clears. Not sure what his contract is, but unless he is really overpaid, someone will claim him. Too much talent.

QUOTE (103 mph screwball @ Aug 3, 2010 -> 09:09 PM) Me too. I may not post that much, but I read just about every word. Rock has had great info and I have no reason to doubt NJ either. Not all inside rumors will actually happen, but that doesn't mean it isn't from a good source. Please don't drive away good posters who claim to bring real info even if you choose not to believe it. Meh.. he's behind docsox, chisox2334, spataro, and even Rock for me (and I'm not even counting futuresox posters in the know). sorry NJ.. gotta prove yourself more!!

Man Brandon Short with his 15th homer. Amazing year for him. Gilmore has improved his plate discipline the last two months also. Great start for Heidenreich.

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Aug 3, 2010 -> 05:24 PM) Hanley Ramirez has the 10th highest wOBA of any hitter in the game over the past 3 seasons and that's including his ~.350 from this year. There are 8 first baseman ahead of him, a LF and a 3B. The next closest SS is 29th (Tulo). Alexei is ranked 107 out of 131 (tied with JJ Hardy). Hanley's also 9th in batting average and 8th in SB over that same time. He's having the worst year of his career after being a top 5 offensive player over the 3 previous seasons, perfect time to compare Alexei to Hanley. Between '07-'09 only Pujols, A-Rod, Holliday and Chipper had a higher wOBA. There was a reason why there were threads about what player you would start a franchise with for years on soxtalk. Obviously Pujols finished first, but guys like Hanley and Miggy were right there.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Aug 3, 2010 -> 04:35 PM) Howard and Youk to the DL. I almost feel sorry for Red Sox fans. They have seen 2 World Series titles in the last 6 years. I have no sympathy for them whatsoever.

QUOTE (rafacosta @ Aug 3, 2010 -> 03:34 PM) This is supposed to be in green right?! No way... clearly he is the best ever.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Aug 3, 2010 -> 02:31 PM) Yesterday was the day. Now he had better do it in the middle of the night or he has to wait 2 weeks... Yep. Just ask... well myself. QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 3, 2010 -> 02:32 PM) If he throws a no-hitter (I can't see a pitcher like him ever throwing a no-hitter), then it would give me two possible boy names to choose from. You mean one without walking 8 guys? Cause he has thrown one this year against Tampa Bay.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Aug 3, 2010 -> 03:22 PM) Oh you're a newlywed...come back to us in 10 years.... Haha. Nothing has "dropped" on your wife yet Jason.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 3, 2010 -> 02:18 PM) I'll tell you what though, that's a hard .200 that Kotsay has hit against Bonderman. You are money today.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Aug 3, 2010 -> 03:06 PM) Im sure people want Dayan. I think with Torres out there you want the best defense possible. Dayan at DH is not killing the defense. The kid has to get some kind of exposure to RHP.

Haha turf toe? That doesn't even sound legitimate. No shoulder strain, or foot contusion, or elbow tendinitis... no.. turf toe.. Ha... HAHA.

Dude... Jeter.... clearly.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Aug 3, 2010 -> 03:01 PM) Need more assholes. Orlando Cabrera agrees.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Aug 3, 2010 -> 01:53 PM) Pierre lf Vizquel 3b Rios cf Konerko dh Ramirez ss Kotsay 1b Castro c Jones rf Beckham 2b Torres p More Kotsay!!!! WHOOOO!!!

QUOTE (iamshack @ Aug 3, 2010 -> 02:45 PM) Don't do it. It's not worth it. People always think they can handle this s*** and they never can. I can barely handle one woman as it is. But having two in the equation?! I'm not Superman.

I still can't believe how many people buy into the chemistry argument. Winning brings chemistry, not the other way around.

QUOTE (G&T @ Aug 3, 2010 -> 02:38 PM) How did this even come up? I'm sure you attempted to hide your elation. Knowing athomeboy... he was probably caught staring at another woman's chest for the 1000th time, and his wife probably said "you know what.."

Konerko.

When Juan Pierre hits a home run off you... you better rethink your priorities in your pitching life.

So.. I wonder what the lineup will be tonight by Ozzie. More Mark Kotsay?! Hell yes!

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Aug 3, 2010 -> 02:30 PM) the idea is EXTREMELY tantalizing. Your wife is awesome.. That is all.

Why he isn't playing more is beyond me.