Buehrle>Wood

QUOTE (Jake @ Aug 22, 2013 -> 03:26 AM) It would be a bad idea to do anything but Viciedo-ADA-Garcia I wouldn't mind seeing their positions reversed.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 22, 2013 -> 03:12 AM) Ideally they sign Abreu and McCann and then use a starting pitcher to acquire a 3B. However, that only works if you're trying to compete in 2014. I don't think you trade for a 3B if you sign both those guys (or sub Abreu for a quality 1Bman). Gillaspie/Semien/Keppinger should be fine there in the 9 hole, especially if Garcia and Viciedo turn into league average hitters. You keep the strength of the rotation.

QUOTE (oldsox @ Aug 22, 2013 -> 12:43 AM) Since we're talking about third basemen, if, at the beginning of the season, you had told me that Morel would play the entire year injury-free and hit only .260ish with minimal power numbers at Charlotte, I would have bet the house against it. What happened? More importantly, does he figure into Sox plans for 2014? He might be released, since he is on the 40 man. Or is his back still a problem? A bad baseball player being a bad baseball player in surprising? And no he doesn't fit into any plans ever. Him getting called up this was the lowest point in a season of low points.

Ventura may just be worse. But it was certainly time for Ozzie to go when he did.

Bring back Omar Vizquel into the organization please.

Did we already abandon that experiment? It would be nice if he can stick there. He seems to have the size and athleticism. Not sure why we aren't trying it out for now. And get Dayan some reps in right too.

QUOTE (Andy the Clown @ Aug 18, 2013 -> 08:14 PM) And it shows how easily bullpen arms are overvalued.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Aug 18, 2013 -> 06:26 PM) First off, I would not trade for Logan Morrison. This is what I would do if I were Hahn. Sign both Morales and McCann to 2-3 year deals. Next would be finding left handed relief help. JP Howell and Pedro Feliciano come to mind to try and help this bullpen. I would pick up Lindstrom's option to just to give a little depth to the bullpen. As far as the starting rotation goes, I think if Erik Johnson isn't ready, sign one of Josh Johnson, Edinson Volquez or Tim Lincecum. But if Johnson is then push Rienzo to the bullpen to take Axelrod's spot. As far as trades, this is how I would go at it. I could definitely see the Angels being interested in Santiago and/or Quintana. I would rather keep both but for the sake of making the team better, I would trade Santiago to the Angels for CJ Cron, Alex Yarbough and Mike Morin. I then would still try and trade Alexei so I would trade him to the Cardinals for Pete Kozma, Charlie Tilson, and Tim Cooney. Line up would be CF De Aza 2B Beckham C McCann DH Morales 1B Dunn RF Garcia LF Viciedo 3B Gillaspie SS Kozma Bench C Phegley UTIL Garcia OF Danks Free Agent Rotation Sale Quintana Danks Erik Johnson Josh Johnson/Edinson Volquez/Tim Lincecum Bullpen Rienzo Lindstrom Howell Veal Petricka Jones Reed Thoughts? Stop after the first two paragraphs and you're onto something

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Aug 18, 2013 -> 03:11 AM) Not a lot of mileage on him though. Just for discussion, if the Sox were to sign Choo or Ellsbury. De Aza would be solid in the middle of the order. Choo/Ellbury Beckham Ramirez Dunn Garcia or Konerko/Free Agent/Wikins De Aza Garcia or Konerko/Free Agent/Wilkins Keppinger/Gillespie Phegley Not sold on your line-up but I think he would make for a terrific LF and 2nd hitter.... I want McCann and someone good. Morales..or gasp Ellsbury if we have the money. A line-up with those two added would be decent enough to compete next year.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Aug 18, 2013 -> 03:01 AM) That's why De Aza sticks for next year and possibly a few after that. Still young. He will be 30 next year. Not young, but controlled, since injuries delayed him immensely and allowed for us to grab him.

I think he meant for September or at least I hope he did.

Nice try by Phegley

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Aug 16, 2013 -> 03:50 AM) Why is Troncoso still in this organization? This result is almost foreordained from the get-go. To get us a better draft pick

QUOTE (Noonskadoodle @ Aug 15, 2013 -> 10:19 PM) Elvis Andrus cleared waivers.... Shocker

Hawk played in the 60s and 70s. You'd think he'd be more understanding of guys snorting up in the clubhouse.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 16, 2013 -> 02:55 AM) Is Swisher the guy that Hawk is talking about being someone that wasn't a great guy? Didn't hear from the segment but yes im sure.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Aug 16, 2013 -> 01:06 AM) The 2nd pick is close between Cutler, Romo, & Rivers. Carson Palmer has to be a lock #1. Mark Sanchez scored 280 points higher (!!!) than the the next QB last year. If he's the starter, he's going to be the number one pick.

I'm in a negative fantasy football league this year. Can't wait to draft Cutler.

A. Rienzo ® 3 GS 0-0 4.42 M. Pelfrey ® 21 GS 4-10 5.32 Notice Rienzo's ERA has jumped up by 1.50 despite not pitching for 5 days. MLB is stupid. Sox Starting Lineup: De Aza, LF; Beckham, 2B; Ramirez, SS; Dunn, DH; Konerko, 1B; Garcia, RF; Gillaspie, 3B; Phegley, C; Danks, CF. Buehrle vs Peavy tonight in Toronto.

QUOTE (Jillian Michaels' Abs @ Aug 16, 2013 -> 12:08 AM) 8/30 CHI @ BOS 8/31 CHI @ BOS 9/1 CHI @ BOS 9/2 CHI @ NYY 9/3 CHI @ NYY 9/4 CHI @ NYY Away games though

Hopefully they reunite Hawk and DJ. I don't know why ESPN hired Singeton. Or why he'd leave a cushy Sunday Night Baseball gig.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 15, 2013 -> 12:34 AM) Just keep holding out hope like I am that the salary dump will end up with the Sox signing Abreu. Indeed. Let's pray. QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Aug 15, 2013 -> 01:19 AM) Montas walked 7 batters. LOL. This guy is terrible. Let's not have caulfield fool us.

Surprising

And yeah, humble bundles are awesome. I think this is about the tenth one. I've picked up about 60 games for less than ten bucks. They used to let you pay 1 cent if you wanted to, but now require a dollar for a Steam code.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Aug 12, 2013 -> 10:32 PM) [Nobody cares] Pikmin 3 is a really fun game [/Nobody cares] Was thinking of getting it