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QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Jun 1, 2010 -> 09:19 PM) Bad economy, bad team, and a good hockey club can do that I guess. I'm a bit surprised by that though, however they have been doing a lot more ticket advertising this year I've noticed. Maybe even some of their fans have a breaking point. This. Though they still rock out Cubs hats at bars, most Cub fans (and sox fans) are all about the Hawks right now (though it has been like this for a couple of months now). wsf101 is 100% correct on this post.

QUOTE (JPN366 @ Jun 1, 2010 -> 09:46 PM) The 2009 draft is cursed, they've been getting injured in the order they were drafted. Who was the 3rd round pick? Trayce was actually the third pick (though in the 2nd round I believe) in the draft. Mitchell and Phegley (both also out, though Phegley's situation is different) Up next after Trayce was Holmberg.... god help us.

QUOTE (DirtySox @ Jun 1, 2010 -> 08:14 PM) http://intimidators.podbean.com/2010/06/01...and-nba-finals/ Jesus that is terrible news.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jun 1, 2010 -> 09:44 PM) And why are you second guessers ignoring the Lexi at bat?? Don't just skip over that one and go to Omar. Why is Lexi being skipped over here? Because it's easy to point to .... oooh Ozzie didn't pinch hit for Omar. Alexei can hit high velocity fastballs, and is a better hitter right now than the old man Vizquel. Hell many of us ripped Alexei for swinging at the first pitch if you didn't see. But I'm sure noone has no problem seeing a fastball hitter (with POWER) hit there.

I would say the good news is that A.J. looked very good putting on alittle show for Texas. (you know.. the team that was looking to trade for him)

I've said it was over for a while now. In fact, I'll commend my boy J4L once again for still believing in this team longer than most posters.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 1, 2010 -> 09:35 PM) No idea, but Melton was absolutely ripping him in the pregame. Saying that he hasn't cut down his swing like the organization wants him to. They said you can't have a player like that in your lineup unless he's surrounded by the '27 Yankees. It was very strange, and you've seen him sitting a ton lately. Just pisses me off with this org. We can add him to the change Flowers swing and change Jordan Danks' follow-thru. I wouldn't be surprised if they have had Beckham change something early. Makes no sense for a veteran player especially to change his swing. It's weird seeing this from us as we are usually very cuddle-like to hall of fame players.

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Jun 1, 2010 -> 09:33 PM) Omar was 1 for 13 on the year against power pitchers going into that AB. His bat speed is absolute s*** at this point in his career, he has little chance against a pitcher with a good fastball or a hard biting slider. This. He looked good against 90 mph Harden and 87 mph O'Day that is for sure.

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Jun 1, 2010 -> 09:31 PM) You put in a guy who will work an at-bat and has extra-base potential. That guy isn't Omar Vizquel. Not to mention has some resemblance of power. Hell I wouldn't have been upset seeing Nix up there in that situation.

For all the Walker hate (some very deserving, especially with Beckham and Quentin) but Cooper has been just as bad with some of these guys. (you know.. the greatest rotation on earth, only Danks has been good, Garcia average) He needs to get some accountability too.

I still can't get over that nasty K on Kotsay by Feliz... WOW.

Awful managing letting Omar hit.

Wow Alexei.... 1st pitch? awful.

There is Feliz's Carlos Marmol syndrome. Alexei is a great fastball hitter too.

You can't help but watch a young kid like Feliz pitch (and Andrus play SS). I don't think I've ever been so giddy watching a sox game.

Haha, holy s*** that was nasty. Wow.

Feliz's stuff is unreal, but he does have Carlos Marmol syndrome of walking guys. Once he is a bit more consistent in the strike zone, he'll be a stellar closer just like Marmol.

Pierre.

QUOTE (Controlled Chaos @ Jun 1, 2010 -> 02:43 PM) He does have a nice wrister though...if he scores that's usually how he does it. He's rarely in a shooting lane though. He was a former 1st round pick for a reason (overdraft or not). I would say he is pretty much a bust now, but the guy does flash some talent.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jun 1, 2010 -> 12:03 PM) I think your tin foil hat is on a little too tight. Sure, there has been, but to assume or even bring it up for any random case is pointless. Not to mention I highly, highly doubt many people have even heard of Tyreke Evans, in fact.. I would bet other than true basketball fans, a common guy/fan wouldn't know who the hell he is.

If there is one thing I won't complain about Pierre, it is his defense. He has been stellar out there.

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Jun 1, 2010 -> 12:25 AM) Meh, I'm too selfish. I don't blame ya. It is nice to see a top prospect (no matter how weak our farm is) in AA (especially with that Barons team) do well. Lets wait till we see the results in AAA however before we put Morel into the picture.

QUOTE (kjshoe04 @ May 31, 2010 -> 10:11 PM) I understand that. I've thrown up gang signs in pictures too, it doesn't bother me. Now if he is out living a gang bangers lifestyle during the offseason that would be a different story. Your not the only one.. I didn't really throw up a gang sign per se, it was more or less a crew/click in high school (not the skater crew type sign, but close). I know where your comming from on this though, it is just bad for him cause he is now under a microscope for being a star athlete. (right Garnett?)

QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ May 31, 2010 -> 11:07 PM) I can't imagine a sweep, but the Hawks should be able to get a split in Philly if they play their game, and that's all that is really needed. I can't even imagine the Hawks comming back to Chicago up 3-1 and winning what the city would be like. (especially with the guys here) My lord.. I won't complain if they close it out out there, but a micro-fracture part of me would like to see the Hawks win it back in Chicago. Then again.. our Sox closed out business on the road, and we still partied crazy in the city, so I won't complain.