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QUOTE (Chet Kincaid @ Jul 24, 2012 -> 07:24 PM) I just read this. I would do it but I would hope Greinke could be resigned. For more than 20 million a year, no thanks

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Jul 24, 2012 -> 06:23 PM) Did anyone see video of Albert Almora's first HR in what I believe was his 1st pro game? He absolutely crushed it. Sounded like a gun going off, and although it's hard to tell, it looks like the ball may have cleared the scoreboard. Well over 400 feet. Javier Baez having a great year as well. IMO, Cubs should trade Starlin Castro for a young starting pitcher.

Can the Sox just keep Nicolino instead. I still feel like the #5 spot would be a huge hole until Danks returns.

QUOTE (RZZZA @ Jul 24, 2012 -> 07:03 PM) Wait a minute, Malcolm Thomas might be good. You have people here complaining that the Bulls aren't taking chances on young players that could become key contributors for us in the long term, and at the same time people complaining that we're going after Malcolm Thomas. I'm glad they're taking a chance on a young stand out player. I saw Thomas play plenty at SDSt. If the Bulls are relying on Teague, Thomas and Butler to be key contributors, then it's going to be very ugly next year.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jul 24, 2012 -> 03:54 PM) What would the Sox be able to offer? Would the Sox look at moving Viciedo, Floyd, and Quintana? Would that be enough? Too much? I wouldn't give up Q for him. Viciedo and Floyd and a prospect, yes. The problem is though that you have a team like the Rangers interested, and they can blow the Sox out of the water with the prospects they can give up. If the Marlins trade Hanley, then I'm sure Marlins would be interested in Olt.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jul 24, 2012 -> 03:49 PM) lol BUT WHERE WOULD HE PLAY??? Soxtalk classic I know it originated when the Sox were interested in Griffey Jr., but was it during the 2005 season?

Where would he play? Unless Sox want to have him play 2B, there's no fit here.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 24, 2012 -> 01:28 PM) Floyd, Reed and Viciedo...if Dempster is really worth Delgado. Why would Greinke cost that much more than Dempster?

Wow, a nasty change-up to a righty. Love to see it.

QUOTE (Cali @ Jul 24, 2012 -> 03:57 AM) When was the last time Addison had a 1-2-3 inning? May? Rangers game that Q started

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 24, 2012 -> 03:56 AM) Reed's season ERA at USCF is over 6. That's not good. Yet so far this year, all his blown saves were on the road

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 24, 2012 -> 03:55 AM) I was figuring you were thinking that too... At least the hit was on something low and not at the belt

Ugh, here we go again

A 6th DP would be very nice

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jul 24, 2012 -> 02:36 AM) He puts too much pressure on himself, if anything. A lot of it has to do with the hype and expectation that surrounded him in his first year or two. The endless tinkering only made him develop bad habits. I wish he'd just go back to swinging freely and not thinking mechanically. For that, I blame Greg Walker. Great explanation of it

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jul 24, 2012 -> 02:33 AM) I find it funny that people point to Beckham's mental fortitude as reasoning for his struggles. He's one of the loosest guys in the clubhouse. The reports have always been that he over-analyzes everything involving his swing, approach, results, etc. I still would be surprised if we did get rid of him this offseason.

Crain gives up the bomb. Picks up where he left off of throwing everything up in the zone.

This has been way too much fun so far tonight

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jul 24, 2012 -> 02:18 AM) Beautiful DP. That is one thing I love about the Slayer. He is stellar defensively. Yeah, him and Alexei have been awesome defensively the last few months.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jul 24, 2012 -> 02:15 AM) To be honest, I wonder if a change of scenery would do him good. He's made improvements from Walker, but not big enough improvements. Very heady player but mentally he is awful at the plate. I don't get it cause he made everything look so easy. Absolutely a change of scenery would do him wonders it would seem.

Trouble brewing, how about another double play?

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jul 24, 2012 -> 03:12 AM) If the Sox can make a deal with Becks, Nate Jones and whomever, I'm all for it. If I were to make a move, it would be to upgrade 2B. Not sure who is out there. Thing with Beckham is that I'd be stunned if there's not a GM out there who loved him as a prospect and think they can get the best out of him.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jul 24, 2012 -> 03:11 AM) If Morel is 100%, I'm not opposed to seeing what Morel can do at 2B. This is obviously a ways off though, given that Morel is still down in Bristol and has a lot to show first. Morel's hitless so far, and you'd be losing a ton of range at 2nd. If the choice is Beckham or Morel at 2nd, give me Beckham.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jul 24, 2012 -> 03:09 AM) Beckham is so bad. You have to wonder if he'll ever get the mental aspect of the game.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 24, 2012 -> 03:09 AM) Beckham 3 for his last 28. YAY! Great, Thornton coming in. Three lefties coming up, of course he's coming in