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QUOTE (kane0730 @ Apr 29, 2010 -> 01:58 PM) So does this entire team. This is going to be a long summer. Yeah. And I'm going to need more beer.

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Apr 29, 2010 -> 01:58 PM) Let's play a game, it's called blame ozzie for everything Ooh! I wanna play!

QUOTE (TitoMB @ Apr 29, 2010 -> 01:06 PM) Good news about Kotsay batting today: the more ABs he gets, the close he'll be to getting DFA'ed. So, Ozzie, please, continue to play Kotsay. Once his BA drops to around .050 you'll HAVE to get rid of him. You'd hope so.

QUOTE (DirtySox @ Apr 29, 2010 -> 12:50 PM) Quentin out with a strained hamstring. Kotsay in. Did he strain it "diving" for that ground rule double last night?

QUOTE (docsox24 @ Apr 29, 2010 -> 11:52 AM) thats the problem that I see. I dont know what he can really do right now since the damage was done in the offseason. signing matsui or vlad and having damon lead off over pierre i think would have made a huge difference but now its too late and there is not much to work with anymore. i dont think firing ozzie is all of a sudden going to make them a contender. i understand wanting to wait a little longer but do you really need to see anymore to recognize that this team is not good enough? would beating the royals really change your opinion? No, not at all. I agree that signing Damon, Matsui, or Vlad would have made a huge difference. It seemed that everyone was aware of the fact that the rotaing DH plan (especially with Kotsay being heavily involved) was a bad idea except for KW and Ozzie.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 29, 2010 -> 11:45 AM) You aren't going to be able to make a real move until another month or so. Teams just don't deal players of merit right now. I know that real moves don't start until June or so, and that makes me think May could be a long and frustrating month if things keep up.

I'm not going to start a new thread, but what would you do right now if you were KW? I wouldn't do anything until after this road trip and maybe into the next home stand. If the Sox are swept during this road trip and lose 2 of 3 to KC, I'd have to do something. But would firing Ozzie be the right move? Who would step in? Would you start shopping your players?

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Apr 29, 2010 -> 10:51 AM) at this point, Ozzie can draw names out of a hat and put them in that order and we wouldnt know if it was right or wrong. Its top to bottom fail right now I think it was Bobby Valentine who did that once because his team was struggling. They ended up winning the game. Maybe Ozzie should just draw names out of a hat.

QUOTE (3E8 @ Apr 28, 2010 -> 04:52 PM) Sounds like love at first byte *rim shot*

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 29, 2010 -> 08:40 AM) Nope. The last five innings looked better IMO. I agree. He almost looked unhitable.

QUOTE (Lemon_44 @ Apr 29, 2010 -> 07:17 AM) Pierre's not hitting and Beckham, i think, is thinking too much in the #2 hole instead of just raking. When your top 2 hitters in the BO are struggling to get to .225 there's going to be problems scoring runs. My idea for a new batting order would be: 1-Rios- he has the speed Ozzie likes and he's hitting well. 2-Alexei- he'll see more fastballs which can only help. I know he's struggling but a move here may help him. 3-Jones-when he plays and i'd be fine just putting him in the lineup everyday for now. #3 hitter is the big hole in the lineup. 4-Quentin-you could Konerko here but Quentin, even though he's off to a slow start, is more of an overall threat. 5-Konerko- you can put him anywhere and you'll likely get his consistent production. 6-Teahen- good spot for him 7-Beckham- this takes all the pressure off him and allows him to get back on track. 8-AJ-Like Konerko, he's going to give you the same no matter where he hits. Until he starts hitting, #8 is a good spot for him. 9-Pierre- use him as the "2nd" leadoff man and put him where his .200 batting average should be. I know the lineup is heavy RH in the upper half but something needs to be changed. I don't think you can just base your lineup on righty/lefty. Go with something that changes things up, yet still makes sense. I like it but agree with Sqwert...put Teahen batting second. Rios Teahen Jones Quentin Konerko Beckham AJ Alexei Pierre Or swap Beckham and AJ to break up the 4 righties in a row.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Apr 29, 2010 -> 12:19 AM) Sox will not see .500 in 2010 so this is moot! Remember that the Sox are in the AL Central. I know the Twins are looking good, but history says a record just over .500 could win the division.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Apr 29, 2010 -> 07:40 AM) I dont think he will be fired, and I really dont think i am all for it, but letting Juan Pierre end the game last night with Andruw Jones on deck batting for Vizquel(instead of Pierre) is just disgusting me beyond belief. Wow, I said the same thing as I watched another weak slap off the bat. I saw Andruw standing there, and I said, "Why?"

I have to believe that there will be a shake up soon if things don't improve. After losing the first two in Texas, it's more than conceivable that the Sox could go 1-5 or 2-4 on this road trip. Going home worse than 10-15 (and I think 10-15 is optimistic) has to ruffle some feathers. I personally wouldn't mind seeing Ozzie fired. He was given too much freedom with this team and his rotating DH idea, and he has failed thus far. I really don't see it getting better unless KW steps in and makes some changes, even if that change is telling Ozzie to knock off the stupid decisions.

Oh, a day game. So, I might be swearing a lot at work today. Hopefully the swears will be more positive in nature like "It's about f-ing time!"

Ron Kittle?

I was thoroughly dismayed by the first inning. I was ready to say pull the plug or whatever other euphanism for giving up on him I could think of. But, he looked very good for the next five innings. It seemed like he just found it, whatever "it" is. So, I'm mildly encouraged about his next start.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Apr 28, 2010 -> 02:55 PM) Pierre LF, Vizquel 2B, Rios CF, Konerko DH, Teahen 3B, Quentin RF, Kotsay 1B, Pierzynski C, Ramirez SS. Aside from Vizquel and maybe Kotsay, I like it.

The Sox could try to sweeten a contract extention by promising to call him King Fielder in lieu of extra money.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Apr 28, 2010 -> 01:16 PM) Do we leave Jones in the OF with Q and Rios and make Pierre a bench player? Sign me up. Well, if the Sox were to impose some weight restrictions on Fielder and he were limited in his meals, he may just devour Pierre as a seventh inning stretch snack. Problem solved.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Apr 28, 2010 -> 10:44 AM) Hey man, my threads got us the only 3 game winning streak this year! Maybe we should delete this thread and start over?

True, one guy can't make all the difference with his bat, but his presence can make a huge difference. If KW does make such a move and brings in a Fielder-type guy, I would be willing to bet that the entire club would be energized...as would the fans.

QUOTE (SHIPPS @ Apr 28, 2010 -> 09:09 AM) So many details left out of this gamethread but because its heads I will be alright and not make a fuss about this horrible thread. If Peavy pitches well and the Sox win tonight, maybe all game threads will have to be of minimalist character.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 28, 2010 -> 08:57 AM) Wow, that is amazing. Do I sense a note of sarcasm?

Hopefully we see the real Jake Peavy tonight.