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QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 9, 2012 -> 08:59 AM) I think 2/20 is going to be the starting point, unless AJ just collapses in the second half. Contracts are going up, especially in a position that is very difficult to find quality players in. I suppose with the catcher position being a tough one to fill. If he gets that type of deal, good for him. What does everyone think here? What's the most you'd like to see the Sox offer AJ?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 9, 2012 -> 08:48 AM) I think the deal will be 8 figures per year, at least. Really? Maybe a one year deal I could see. But a multi-year deal at $10 million+ each? I would hope the Sox stay away from something like that. He's awesome, and he's having a career year, but he's getting up there in age. I wonder if he could repeat what he's done in 2012 so far?

I wonder how hard it is to adjust your swing if you're someone like Dunn. I've been thinking the same thing about him just poking a ball into left field. I agree that if he were to do that a couple times, you wouldn't see as dramatic a shift.

QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Jul 9, 2012 -> 08:41 AM) I wish MLB Network would start doing the homerun derby. I can't watch it on ESPN with Chris Berman. What, you didn't like his "You can put it on the board, gone!"?

QUOTE (knightni @ Jul 9, 2012 -> 08:36 AM) AJ didn't catch Buehrle's perfect game. I was just thinking about that. He caught his no hitter, but Castro caught the perfect game, right?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 7, 2012 -> 11:57 AM) You guys are delusional for where the free agent market is going. You don't think AJ will get a 2 year/$12-$14 million offer from someone? I can easily see that happening. Hopefully the Sox can sign him for a reasonable amount on a 1 or 2 year deal with an option.

Good to see Dunn getting a day off. I assume De Aza is out resting the knee?

He seems 100% healthy right now. His defense has been outstanding (he made a couple plays last night that he would not have if he did have a bad back), and he's doing a fine job at the plate. It was really cool being there at the game and see him make the game-winning hit. I think it's fair to say that he is already a fan favorite.

Was at the game. The energy was incredible. Youk...okay, he was a steal from Boston.

QUOTE (soxfan49 @ Jul 3, 2012 -> 09:00 PM) I'll be at the game tomorrow as well. I hope they save a few for Feldman, who's been terrible on the road. Not Corey Feldman, right? Because he's been just terrible.

Yeah, AJ doesn't belong on the All Star team.

Why couldn't I have been at tonight's game? I hope they save some for tomorrow. I would pull Sale after this inning. Probably throw some bench players in, too.

Okay, this may be old news, but it's the first I've seen of it. Tom Cruise has been cast as Lee Child's Jack Reacher? If you've read any of the books you can clearly see that Reacher is 6'5" and over 250 lbs. Tom Cruise is nowhere near that. I read an article about the writer saying casting a guy close to Reacher's size would be difficult, and while that may be true, Tom Cruise is pretty much the last guy I picture when I read about Reacher.

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Jul 3, 2012 -> 12:47 PM) I would plow every actress mentioned in the last few posts into oblivion.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jul 3, 2012 -> 09:20 AM) Andy Griffith at 86 years old I met him when I was in high school. My school was in Manteo, NC, which is where his home is. He was a big donater to our arts and music programs, and he came into my music class once and talked to us. Seemed like a nice guy, very down to earth. RIP

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 3, 2012 -> 08:14 AM) They were talking on the Twins broadcast last night how most people think Washington deliberately chose Harrison and Nathan to be on the roster instead of Darvish, knowing full-well that if he put Darvish in the final vote he would win. I guess his answer to all the criticism would be "When your team makes it to the World Series, your manager can pick all of your guys to be on the team." In all honesty, as much as I'd like to see as many of our guys go as possible, DA had a good point...probably better for them not to go and rest instead. And it probably keeps their prices down just a bit when it comes down to negotiating their contracts, too. Remember how many White Sox went to the 2006 All Star game because Ozzie was the manager. I'm all about rest for the guys, but it would be nice to see the actual best players make it to the game. With the fan vote, you have some great players that just won't make it if they play for the Sox, Pirates, Royals, etc. If the All Star game means something (which I'm not a fan of), the best players should be playing, not the most popular.

Maybe AJ can hit a line drive that bounces off of Oswalt into the Rangers dugout where it'll smack Washington in the balls.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 2, 2012 -> 02:21 PM) It's pretty obvious the Marlins are going to make the playoffs. The question is: Is it destiny for Sox n Miami to meet in the WS the first-year post Ozzie. By that logic, it's pretty obvious that the Royals will make the playoffs. A team should be in or near first place and above .500 to be considered obvious playoff teams.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 2, 2012 -> 10:01 AM) Enjoy, and pack plenty of sunscreen. Also remember you can bring unopened waters in to the park for the kids. I didn't know that. Thanks for the heads up.

Going to the game on Wednesday, and it'll be the first Sox game for my kids. Hoping for a win.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 29, 2012 -> 08:33 AM) Christopher Kamka ‏@ckamka Adam Dunn with his first two-game strikeout-less streak of the season. It almost looked like he flipped a switch. He went from swinging and missing (at a lot of bad pitches) to driving the ball the other way on Wednesday.

Axelrod looked great. Holy crap, Viciedo! Reed closing another while making it interesting.

Why is Dayan still playing for this ballclub? See: Top of 9th inning.

QUOTE (Lillian @ Jun 28, 2012 -> 07:37 AM) Your assertion that "Viciedo has done more at the Major League level then Johnson ever has", should not go unchallenged. In Johnson's last Major League season in which he had any meaningful playing time, he hit .236, but with a .349 OBP, to go along with 20 doubles and 18 home runs, in just 419 at bats. I'd take those numbers over Viciedo's current season, in a heartbeat. It should also be noted that Johnson put up those numbers in Oakland, which is not nearly the hitters park in which Viciedo is playing. All that said, I agree that "Tank" will eventually become a much better player than Johnson. I just don't think that he is there yet, and I'd really like to see the Sox put the best team on the field for this season because I think they have a legitimate shot at wnning it all. That right there is the reason why Viciedo is playing with the Sox and Johnson is not. That and the fact that Dayan is only 23. As far as I'm concerned (and I believe many others here are concerned), he's doing fine right now. And more importantly he's getting that very valuable experience that he needs to become the hitter than many believe he can be. If he was hitting .170 with a handful of homeruns it might make sense to send him down. But he's not. He needs to develop more patience and improve his eye for the baseball, but playing down in AAA will not help him get there. I don't know if the Sox have a legitimate shot at winning it all. I do feel pretty confident about the division...at least being in the thick of it. Regardless, the Sox are playing for now and the future. Viciedo helps the team now and he will most likely help the team immensely in the future. I would not be willing to send a guy down or have him ride the bench 50% of the time because there's a 32 year old in AAA that has had very little success at the MLB level. That's just ridiculous.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Jun 27, 2012 -> 02:49 PM) I have no inside information, but I think that a guy like Rios was not made for a Manager like Ozzie. He seems to be thriving with Robin.