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QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 30, 2015 -> 07:40 PM) That is pretty much what he said about Sale. Yep, Sale and Lincecum

Not sure how I feel about Buehler. Haven't seen any overwhelming scouting reports about him.

Cardinals going to be looking for starting pitching, as the guy they called up (Cooney) was awful.

Keith Law really doesn't think Fulmer can be a starter. I have similar concerns from the games I've seen the last month or so. Ryan (Nashville) Given that Carson Fulmer holds his stuff late into games and has, knock on wood, never had injury problems, is there a non-zero chance he can be a starter? It seems like sometimes there are just funky guys that it works for (Sale, Lincecum), so could you see a team in the top 15 take a chance on him thinking he can start? Klaw (1:27 PM) Two questions. Do I think he can start? Absolutely not. Incredibly violent, max-effort delivery that currently has him with 40 fastball command. Yes, he holds his stuff and hasn't been hurt, but he also pitches every seventh day, and Vandy handles their arms as well as any program in the country. Do I think someone will take him in the top 15? I'd give you even money on that.

QUOTE (Stan Bahnsen @ Apr 30, 2015 -> 12:14 AM) Adams out already after 1.2 innings. 6 runs, but only 1 earned after 3 errors. Had to be a frustrating outing, but seems like a quick hook. Hope he's not hurt, as that's definitely a quick hook

I don't think I have ever seen two errors by a first baseman on pickoff throws in the same inning. This ump is treating Hendricks like he's Maddux.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 29, 2015 -> 11:32 PM) Don't even try passing off that you would have rather signed Alex Rios vs Melky Cabrera. Morales

So far, KC chose the right DH free agent.

Looking at the fangraphs WAR numbers, it's amazing this team has won as many games as they have. The Tigers/Royals/Cubs have higher rated players at pnearly every single position from the comparisons I looked at. Out of 188 qualified hitters, Alexei is 158th/Melky 160th/Avi 168th/Eaton 175th.

Sox are next to last in the AL in homers. This lineup just doesn't have any power outside of Abreu and LaRoche. It's hard to win a lot of games when you have minimal power and very few high OBP guys.

What a weak effort. This team is going nowhere unless the top guys pick it up

A team would be nuts to pay him over 20 mil a year.

Just really thankful at this point that the Sox didn't sign Jeff to an extension. His stuff has sucked in 3 of his starts, and that's scary as usually he comes out of the gates crisp

QUOTE (chw42 @ Apr 29, 2015 -> 06:28 PM) What the hell did Samardzija do the past two days? Probably stalk Cain

At least the Shark is a tough guy. Captain of Attitude clearly misses the NL.

I want Shelton in 1st, Agholor in 2nd. I do love me some Amari Cooper though

So is Courtney Hawkins injured? Two straight games he's been out. Also, 3 straight CS for Anderson.

QUOTE (Stan Bahnsen @ Apr 29, 2015 -> 06:06 PM) Barnum has vastly improved his K and BB rates this season. OTOH, he has sacrificed virtually all of his power in doing so. Only moderately encouraging, if that. His lack of power is astonishing

I'm a little nervous about what's going on with Montas. Hopefully it's nothing serious on/off the field.

No way do I take Matuella or Aiken.

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 04:30 PM) Great, another game called off thanks to these idiots. I really don't know why this can't take place in DC or even Philly. Hopefully they can somehow get a DH in tomorrow, somewhere, making up a whole series is brutal later on in the season. Unless it matters, have a feeling some of these games won't be made up

4 straight days without a loss! Hopefully we get some help tonight from Twins/Indians

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 01:59 AM) Bryant's been an RBI machine, 9 in 35+ AB's. Of course no homers yet, but still has very reasonable BB/K ratio. Fowler's been the perfect addition for them so far. Good table setter for that 2-3-4. The injuries in the division have really helped close any talent gaps that existed.

I would have never guessed that a few years after the trade that Iglesias would be a better hitter than Avi.

QUOTE (Jake @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 03:43 AM) The bright side that gets less bright every time I say it is that this team stands to benefit from playing as many minutes together as possible before facing better opponents. They look a lot like guys who didn't get much time on the court together this season. Can't tell if it's actually helping, though, or if guys aren't healthy enough to benefit from extra playing time They look tired as hell. Missed a few layups in 4th simply due to fatigue