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Since I'm a spect lover, and Huddy is one of my boys, figured I'd start a game thread. Better late than never. And of course Granderson takes Huddy deep.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Sep 27, 2009 -> 01:01 PM) Hasn't attendance been great? There weren't 50 percent Tiger fans there last night. No way. Tiger fans don't travel that well. Fan support has been great. Meh.. all year. And I'd trust someone who was actually at the game last night then someone who speculates. I can believe it, but then again it was a Saturday night.

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Sep 27, 2009 -> 12:33 AM) Freddy got his ass kicked, Greg. 10 hits and 1 hr allowed is not a very good night. He was left one inning too long no doubt. He was really good for 6 innings, and even fans from the park were yelling at Ozzie why he was left in, in the 7th. As soon as the first 2 men got on, he should had been pulled. Freddy is still not quite there yet as far as arm strength.

QUOTE (stretchstretch @ Sep 26, 2009 -> 10:46 PM) I'd say trade Ozzie, Cox, and Cora for the LSU staff While were at it, let's net this top 10 pick and hope Anthony Ranaudo from LSU falls to us to take as well..

QUOTE (scenario @ Sep 26, 2009 -> 10:38 PM) There's something really wrong with the clubhouse because a few guys want to watch football after games... after we've been mathematically eliminated? (eyes rolling) Must be that time of the month for Ozzie... BTW, with the wins from Oakland and Cincy, the sox are now tied with Cincy for the 11th overall pick, and move a 1/2 game past Oakland. We are currently 2 back of San Diego who also won against Zona.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Sep 26, 2009 -> 09:51 PM) Relievers are different than any other player. I think it entirely possible Pena and Linebrink are actually good next year. I got a real good feeling about Pena as well. A good full year, especially with Cooper possibly working on tweaks in spring training and it wouldn't surprise me if he's our best reliever next year even with Thornton. Linebrink is more hit or miss, especially being older and the AL knowing him more now.

Ha, I turn on the game and the Tigers promptly score 6 runs. That's funny. I can handle losing to the Twins but the Tigers always piss me off, contention or not.

Very cool interview from a down to earth guy. Love this one.

QUOTE (daggins @ Sep 25, 2009 -> 08:55 PM) The top ROY guys are probably Gordo, Porcello, Andrus, Anderson and Romero. Of those guys i'd take Anderson or Gordon, with Andrus real close behind. Reimold and Bailey are up there as well. But I have to agree though I think Andrus might get it as he's getting more pub.

Man Peavy is getting me excited for 2010.

QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 25, 2009 -> 08:36 PM) Stud! We have a chance to draft another Gordon Beckham (or close there of) very soon.

QUOTE (son of a rude @ Sep 25, 2009 -> 08:16 PM) wow, he is pitching a no hitter. i am impressed With a near 6 era comming in. HA! Take that you b**** ass veterans. Leave it to a rookie to bail us out. Beckham!

Just wanted to post that Ozzie can go f*** himself with this lineup tonight.

Heads is crying.

QUOTE (Tex @ Sep 25, 2009 -> 02:11 PM) Frank Thomas says hello I believe he meant currently.

Twins. They play the game right, and I always admire teams going to the playoffs with low payrolls. I hate everything about Detroit. Tigers, Lions, Red Wings, etc. Seeing Detroit close to choking is a thrill in my eyes.

Since we are eliminated, Flowers should be in every game for the rest of the year, and we should see more of Lillibridge, Fields, Nunez, Hudson etc.. playing.

QUOTE (Kenny Hates Prospects @ Sep 24, 2009 -> 01:03 PM) What makes you think that? Floyd gives us production well beyond his current contract as well as cost certainty. Moving him only would make sense if we get another, better pitcher in the process who is also cheap and brings similar cost certainty. I just think they know something we don't know. Ozzie has already said he believes Floyd might have to change/tweak his delivery next season because of the continuing hip issue (supposedly it's been the last two years now, though this year it's been alittle more serious), which is never good to hear for a pitcher. I'm not saying I want this to happen or advocate it, but I could see it happening and since this thread is for a surprise player, he would be a prime candidate. I could see a few trade rumors for Floyd (not the Roberts one again) being traded for a very good hitter at whatever position KW looks at, then KW switching that around and trading a say.. Konerko or Quentin for that pitcher or maybe even spects for a pitcher.

I think it might be Floyd (we have been known to deal a player who might have an injury we might see serious in the future) and I believe his hip injury is seriously being downplayed. Konerko I could see as well, but he wouldn't "shock" me. Hammerhead Johnson suggested Nick Johnson a few weeks ago at DH and I still LOVE the idea. Or an Adam Dunn. I'm betting KW will look to the trade market more this offseason than in FA in the past.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Sep 24, 2009 -> 02:05 AM) Am I misreading your post? Yes.

QUOTE (tommy @ Sep 23, 2009 -> 11:28 PM) Haven't we learned that Kenny usually says one thing and does completely the opposite? Or does he? No doubt. I'm personally reading between the lines of his Jenks quote actually. I think it's obvious. He said that a couple of times now. Should be an interesting offseason for us.

QUOTE (rangercal @ Sep 23, 2009 -> 10:57 PM) I'm in because steve is awesome I'm so not in because of the opposite reason.

QUOTE (WCSox @ Sep 23, 2009 -> 10:49 PM) I realize that Nix is defensively talented and versatile, but it's difficult to skate by on potential at his age when he's a veritable error machine on the field. Ya he doesn't have much time left and I personally don't believe he'll fulfill it. Getz is growing on me more and more though. Ask me two years ago (or even last year) on who I would have manning 2B based on what I know about those two I wouldn't hesitate. Now, I have to think Getz is more of what this team needs, and probably wants to get away from.

QUOTE (son of a rude @ Sep 23, 2009 -> 10:25 PM) Getz and his .689 OPS against righties isnt much better. VS lefties he is even worse. Nix has more potential than Getz. That blend of power and great defense is rare at 2nd base. Yeah yeah, I know Nix has a .970 fielding percentage or w/e, but his range is top notch. I read in a scouting report where somebody actually said he has the best range of any second baseman he has ever seen. With the pitching we will have next year, I really want to stack our defense. (please KW, gift us with JJ Hardy) It was two scouts and I posted it a few times on this site a while back. His glove is crazy good if he's getting consistent playing time there and not being f***ed around in the diamond and OF. He still pisses me off when he gets too pull happy (like he did in the minors which was his main weakness not to mention the K's though he's cut that down nicely this year and showing more discipline) but his upside is truly special (think a RH version of Chase Utley if he puts it together) Here was my potential defensive lineup from a while back. http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?sh...69689&st=30

I'll update the draft status every 5 games or so till the season ends but if Oakland wins tonight, we will the 12th and only 1.5 games back I believe of the 10th spot.