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QUOTE (BigSqwert @ May 3, 2010 -> 11:37 AM) We will go 20-6 in May starting with tonight's no hitter from Peavy. Why not a perfect game?

Going 16-10 would put the Sox just over .500, and I think that's what they need to do. I agree with the post about Mauer. The Twins are not as good without him, and should be more beatable...by the Sox and others. I would think ending the month less than 5 games out would be okay. Being less than 3 games out would be great, especially considering the state they are in now. I am concerned, though, if the hitting doesn't improve...and quick.

Jake needs to show up tonight and pitch his ass off.

The Sox play 26 games between today and the end of the month. Unfortunately, only 2 against the Twins and 2 against the Tigers. Since the Twins and Tigers are the two teams the Sox are "chasing", what must the Sox do this month in order to stay in the hunt? This 7 game homestand starting tonight is huge. They almost have to take at least 5 of 7. After that it's a strange schedule with a day off, 2 at MIN, a day off, 3 in KC, and 2 in DET. I would think the 2 in MIN and 2 in DET are almost must wins (at least don't get swept!). If the Sox have an abysmal May, it would most likely be time to call it and start looking for trades. But what must the Sox do, how many games must they win in May to keep their hopes alive? Considering the lack of match-ups with MIN and DET, they truly have their destiny in their hands. Thoughts?

It'd be nice if something exciting were to happen today. Like you know, a win.

This 7 game homestand has to go at least 5-2 to make me feel much better.

QUOTE (jeffro2525 @ May 2, 2010 -> 03:03 PM) We need to see how this 7 game homestand goes before calling this season lost. We act as if we're 5-20...We're not completely buried...yet. The depressing thing is, we should be 5-20.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 2, 2010 -> 03:03 PM) Good! I agree.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 2, 2010 -> 03:01 PM) Not really in our system. Unless you want to see Danks 2 strike out once every 3 at bats, there's nothing that can be done. Right now, it's just the perfect storm of everything that can go wrong is. Thanks for making me even sadder.

Well, the idea of acquiring Fielder or Gonzalez is fading for sure. If anything, we'll be trading away "talent".

QUOTE (fathom @ May 2, 2010 -> 02:58 PM) Which youngsters? You want to see Lillibridge back up here? *vomits explosively* No, but I would assume there are a few we'd like to see. I know, honestly, that bringing guys up now is not the right thing, especially if doing so hurts their development. But, at least there would be more worth watching.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ May 2, 2010 -> 02:56 PM) KC is going to kick our ass. And if that happens...at home...will heads roll? No, I don't think so.

How much longer until the Kotsay, Vizquel, and Pierre experiments are considered busts? Let's see some young 'uns from the minors.

My son turned off the game and turned on bowling. I didn't complain.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 2, 2010 -> 02:50 PM) I've said all along, we should be happy we're 10-15. With so many players underachieving, we could have a Baltimore-esque record. This

I'm thoroughly disgusted now.

25 games in, and the 10-15 record doesn't really tell the story. If it weren't for Danks, Konerko, and Jones the record would be considerably worse.

2-4 road trip...about what I expected.

QUOTE (Baines3 @ May 2, 2010 -> 02:42 PM) This game is sickening. I wonder how long Ozzie is going to keep his job the way things are going. You'd think it can't be much longer, but I'd be willing to bet he's here to stay this eason.

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Apr 30, 2010 -> 02:05 PM) Ramirez SS (1:12 BB:SO) Beckham 2B Jones RF Konerko 1B Rios CF Quentin DH (LIES!) Teahen 3B Lucy C Pierre LF (LIES!) Garcia P Well, if the Sox pull out a win tonight with this lineup I suppose it'll boost confidence?

QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Apr 30, 2010 -> 01:15 PM) See the Toronto game earlier in the season to find out. To use a very popular phrase here, small sample size. Obviously he struggled last time on regular rest. I suppose I should said that we should hope he can perform better this time on regular rest.

Let's see if Freddy can perform after normal rest between starts.

Not wanting to read anything into it, it does sound a bit like there have been discussions. I'm on the fence about the whole idea, but like the article said, it couldn't get any worse.

Thanks for posting this. Looks like it'll be a good series.

I was listening to the post-game show with Rongey yesterday, and a caller suggested Rios to lead-off and said many of the same things we discuss here. I was wondering if it was a SoxTalk poster.