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QUOTE(Winnin' Ugly @ Jan 3, 2005 -> 05:00 AM) I say that's BS. OBP is a personal stat, and in the long run doesn't mean anything. What matters is how many runs we score and how many runs we give up. The third spot in the order should be determined by who gives us the best opportunities to score runs. If Frank is going to be out for the first month+, he should not just jump into the #3 spot, if the offense is productive. I don't see any problem with him batting 5th, Paulie could probably hit another 40 with Thomas behind him. I would much rather have konerko and dye driving him in rather than crede/rowand/uribe. I think it is silly to waste our best obp player ( which by the way is one of the most important stats in baseball) in the fifth spot in the batting order. Maybe that is just me but i feel like others feel the same way.

QUOTE(beck72 @ Jan 3, 2005 -> 04:45 AM) Green will probably play RF. AZ has Tracy and Hillenbrand to play 1B. Not to mention Glaus if he can't play 3B. I was really thinking that they were gonna non-tender hillenbrand. Now it is a no brainer in my opinion that he will be traded. If not, i don't really see where else on the diamond backs that he can play.

QUOTE(AnthraxFan93 @ Jan 2, 2005 -> 08:53 PM) Frank, IMO will never hit .300/40/100 ever again, plus coming off an injury lets put him in the best spot to excel, he is a RBI guy, either he hits 4th or 5th..and after Pauly season last year, Pauly belongs in the 4 hole, I want speed at the top 3 much like the Indians of the 90's. So that leaves 5th as the best spot for frank. Thomas will still have the highest obp on the team no matter how bad his average is. He belongs in the three hole matter what when he gets back. I don't honestly know how anyone can say other wise.

QUOTE(3E8 @ Jan 3, 2005 -> 01:36 AM) Just rented Garden State. I was a little disappointed. Had a couple funny moments. But for the most part it was bleh.

QUOTE(MurcieOne @ Jan 2, 2005 -> 01:33 PM) Kenny offered that Japanese guy 2mil, he was looking for 7.... i think its safe to say he's not coming to the SouthSide... I also think it is safe to say iguchi is on crack to think he is gonna get seven million per. Especially after everyone saw what matsui did last year ( kazou.)

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jan 2, 2005 -> 07:27 AM) There are a lot of stats that will get you worried about Podsednik, but when I get see this one, I still see hope, that he can get back to his 2003 form. AWAY - .274, .330 OBP. Why does that still not excite me?

Welcome to soxtalk. I think everett being a cancer and an all around bad guy was totally blown out of proportion.He is not a problem in my eyes. Loaiza wants a three year deal as it stands. Even though he blew last year, there is no way in hell he signs a minor league contract with anyone, dead arm or not.

I believe they have onyy come to terms on a deal. He still has to take the physical before it is official.

Never said there was more pressure in april than in august. That would just be a silly thing to say. I just stated that wins are as important in april as they are in april. It's all good.

What did i do to be called a fool? Just curious. All i was saying is i am sick of people saying that a loss in april means nothing. Because that is utter bulls***.

I always tell myself i am gonna put people on ignore but i won't. If i do i will still read their posts since there is a little thing that you can click on that allows you to.

Whoever said that can be done? Also, if that goes over your head you have problens.

There is no such thing as assistant gm's in this league. You do not make up your own rules. Also, nice cheat.

I love it.

I hate how people say games mean nothing in april or may. They are just fools in my opinion for thinking that way. But then they will be the first one to b**** they lost the season by one game. Then after the season they will finally decide to look back on that one game against the division rival.

116 career era+ for hernandez. That is all i really have to say, carry on.

He never said he isn't hall worthy. He actually said even right now without 3,000 hits he is hall worthy.

I think you mean lower case.

He has amazing arm strength just not amazing accuracy. Also has pitchers that take while to get the ball to the plate does not help anyone.

Harrelson will not leave the sox until he dies imo.

I agree, he was loved while with the twins. As stated before he is someone that you hate while he is not on your team but when he is you love him. I would take him in a heart beat. I just wish he could learn how to take some more walks. But beggers can't be choosers i guess.

He is one weird ass dude, always has been.

He should have not been an all star last year.