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QUOTE (Kalapse @ Sep 29, 2009 -> 04:18 PM) Awesome That is unbelievable.

Ima mention this also as no one else has stated, but special props to Tyler Flowers calling the game with Danks. I gotta say since he's come up here, and from what scouts and personel have said about him as a catcher, his game calling is very good. He hasn't looked to the dugout that much (if at all from what I've seen) on his game calling to pitchers. Very bright future for this kid.

Here's another vid. http://losangeles.angels.mlb.com/media/vid...tent_id=6902199 Fast forward to about 1:30. That might be the most hilarious thing I've ever seen in a celebration. This can only help LAA try and resign Abreu (who they really want back) and possibly Figgins. (if the price is right)

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Sep 29, 2009 -> 02:53 AM) Props to the Angels for winning their 5th AL West title in the last 6 years. It's hard not to feel good for them after the mess they've had to go through this year. No doubt and couldn't have said it better myself. Wouldn't surprise me (shouldn't to anyone really) if they play out of their minds in the playoffs and wound up winning the W.S. in honor of Adenhart. I mean this is just terrific here. http://losangeles.angels.mlb.com/media/vid...89&c_id=ana Even the final out when they clinched you have to feel good for them. The injuries, the passing of a potential stud pitcher in Adenhart, etc.. the Angels are a real feel good story. Them, the Dodgers/Colorado, I'll be rooting for in the playoffs. FYI: I called Morales exploding this year when givin the chance finally. I wanted him here for two years now, and knew he was gonna be good. Also Scott Kazmir was a brilliant addition late for them.

QUOTE (Kenny Hates Prospects @ Sep 28, 2009 -> 11:29 PM) It's not all that difficult to beat the Indians these days. That said, great job by Johnny Danks. He definitely didn't stop.. get it get it.

QUOTE (3E8 @ Sep 28, 2009 -> 11:15 PM) Step 4: anal. You nearly ruined the joke. But that was funny.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 28, 2009 -> 10:20 PM) Zip it with the shockiness, k? You'll be shocked next year when it's still going. Assuming we about 3 months going into "next year," I won't be that shocked.

X-Rays were negative today from a potential broken arm. And yes, I'm still shocked this thread has lasted this long STILL!

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Sep 28, 2009 -> 06:20 PM) Some fan that dude in California is. Hasn't even posted in here yet. *shakes head* Nice.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Sep 28, 2009 -> 04:45 PM) I don't know why he'd play either Lilly or Fields. Isn't it common knowledge both are not part of the team's future? Fields' time has passed; Lilly is a disaster. Just play Flowers and pitch any and all young guys. Fields is more or less trade bait, to hopefully play well and gives us some options to deal. And I'm sure KW's ego is not giving up on Lillibridge just yet. Probably wants to see what he can do come next season.

Ozzie said he probably will play the kids (Lillibridge and Fields mostly) this series since we are not playing Minnesota and Detroit as spoilers. Lets see if he holds true to his word.

QUOTE (Kenny Hates Prospects @ Sep 28, 2009 -> 04:15 PM) Let's look at the last 4 years for Crawford then. Over the last 4 years CC has gotten at a rate of 43 points above his AVG, then 40, then 46, then 59. The average of those 4 numbers is 47. Meanwhile, Getz as a rookie has gotten on at 63 points higher than his BA and his minor league career shows that is no aberration as it is even higher than that and is consistent from year to year. The point is that Crawford has to hit over .300 every year to get on a .350 clip because Getz walks more than Crawford does. He always has and I believe he always will. At his current rookie rate, Getz only needs to hit about .285 to get on at a .350 clip. I'd say that in the future, starting next season, Getz is definitely going to be a .285 hitter, and not only that, but he'll have seasons where he's around .300 as well. I obviously don't have a Major League track record to go by here because this is Getz's rookie season, but I just see him as a .280-.290+ hitter every year because of his ability to work counts, make contact, fight off tough pitches, and use his speed. If Getz improves to his minor league rate, then he will only have to hit about .275 to get on at a .350 clip, meaning if he hits .290 (which again I see as very possible for him) then he could get on at around a .365 clip. You also mentioned Crawford's development and battling injuries, well Getz is developing and has also battled injuries this year like CC did last year. I'm saying that Getz is a good bet to get on just as much as Crawford and steal with a similar percentage as Crawford or better. Crawford will always hit for a higher average and will always have more power, and he'll always steal more bases over the course of a season even if he has a lower percentage, but the difference between the two players out of the lead-off spot is not worth $9.6M in my eyes, not even close to it. As for trading Jenks, if we did that, I'd want the money saved to go towards a middle-of-the-order hitter because I believe that is currently our greatest weakness on offense. I think we have enough speed and contact as it as and now we need some more thunder. Very good post and I agree 100% as I've previously stated (early pages in the thread 1 and 2) that I think Crawford is a very overrated player. Hell I'd rather get the lazy, swing and miss B.J. Upton who I know whose potential is enormous not to mention knows how to draw a work (Has had one of his worst walk rates this year (52 BBs), and it's still better than what Crawford has put up his entire career in a season!), steal, and has a couple of .370+ OBP years under his name not to mention is only 25 and cheap. I'm still betting TB would get more for him though.

Zambrano wants to reunite with the team he roots for, and so does Peavy. They want to pitch for their teams!!

Prior to the win this week finally for the Lions, this is what happens to fans when you go 0-18. Drinking BEFORE you even enter the stadium. I gotta say wearing a Roy Williams jersey, you were f***ed to begin with... Drunk girl fighting and gets arrested. Not bad in the looks department though. I find the last part especially hilarious.

QUOTE (aprec32 @ Sep 27, 2009 -> 08:27 PM) You think any of the Sox players got a chance to catch the Bears game? No doubt. They locked Ozzie in his office, and since their game ended before the Bears game came on, they all watched. Though it won't be the same w/o the biggest Bears fan gone though.. (Rowand )

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Sep 27, 2009 -> 07:02 PM) I'd prefer a week night. QUOTE (MattZakrowski @ Sep 27, 2009 -> 07:25 PM) I'm good any night, FWIW QUOTE (DrunkBomber @ Sep 27, 2009 -> 07:31 PM) any evening is fine QUOTE (rangercal @ Sep 27, 2009 -> 08:18 PM) any weeknight is cool Oh snap... :o Dynasty Orgy at its finest.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Sep 27, 2009 -> 08:02 PM) A whole 103 huh ? So what's that like 50 more posts than the shortest game thread of the year ? Yes the season is over that's the whole point of most of the let the kids play posts. I also realize the most people post in game threads while watching the game so having the Bears game on can't be too much of an excuse. That's why you have a remote control. It's not worth it Ace.... I'm just glad we got a victory from the Bears AND the Sox for Hudson today. I'm sure that pie to the face couldn't have felt more satisfying for the rookie.

QUOTE (lostfan @ Sep 27, 2009 -> 08:03 PM) Obvious observations: Jamarcus Russell is terrible and will never amount to anything in the NFL. But.. but.. he has the strongest arm for a QB in the entire NFL....?!?!

QUOTE (BigEdWalsh @ Sep 27, 2009 -> 05:57 PM) Five minutes and 24 seconds away from a Bears victory. Great game from Cutler and the Bears!

QUOTE (DukeNukeEm @ Sep 27, 2009 -> 06:26 PM) That's why we traded for Jay Cutler. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

My god 2 good games on now.. Bengels might pull an upset. HESTER!!!

Wow.. anyone catch Benson's TD run? Where was that burst here?

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Sep 27, 2009 -> 05:27 PM) For all the Soxtalk chatter I've seen about letting the kids play it seemed odd to me when push comes to shove there's not a whole lot of interest in watching Hudson pitch weather it's in the game thread or lack of posting a winners thread or commenting in said thread. You do realize there was 103 post in the game thread right? And the season is over not to mention everyone is watching the Bears game (or their other favorite teams) right now on football Sunday.

QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Sep 27, 2009 -> 05:32 PM) jeez,our secondary really is awful Ever since that injury, Bowman has really sucked.

Cutler.. I present to you.. the Bears Offensive Line!