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QUOTE (danman31 @ Aug 10, 2012 -> 06:53 PM) I'm not understanding SS's argument. Since the field isn't as good Johnson looks better? How does that matter at all? I think Blake being as fantastic as he is illustrates Bolt's greatness, as he makes one of the fastest men in history look like he has no chance out there.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 10, 2012 -> 05:41 PM) I'm not sure of that. Last year with Tampa he hit .119 and had an OPS of .389. 2010 he hit .198. 2008 he hit .192. Wasn't he injured last year? In 2010, he hit .198 but had a .757 OPS. Clearly Johnson's not going to come in and hit .300, but I also think he'd contribute a hell of a lot more than Flowers has this year offensively.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Aug 10, 2012 -> 05:48 PM) meh, I have been watching Flowers all season. It really seems all the same once you get to where he is. At least Johnson has been scalding the ball in AAA. Flowers hasnt been hitting anything all season save 2 games Yep, if the Sox feel like Flowers is more dangerous at the plate than Johnson or Jackson (which seems extremely unlikely given just how terrible Flowers has been this year), then you absolutely have to go out and bring in someone like Abreu. Hell, I would have taken Pods back instead of trying to get Flowers more at bats.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 10, 2012 -> 04:45 PM) They could also DH Rios for a day or two at the beginning to help save his back. Yeah, I'm sure they'll do that once in Toronto on the turf. I'm also sure Youk will sit a few games next week as well (yay, more Olmedo)

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 10, 2012 -> 05:37 PM) Robin won't start whoever a call up is. He never does. I disagree. If they call up Johnson, he'll be the primary DH for the next week against RHP. If they do decide to DH Viciedo (with Danks in LF) or Flowers (#401 in terms of batting average in the majors this year among hitters with 75 ABs), that would be an awful decision. I would actually love to see the Sox call up Johnson for PK and then release Hudson and promote CoJack. CoJack could play tomorrow vs the LHP and then against Romero next week.

QUOTE (bmags @ Aug 10, 2012 -> 04:24 PM) It's hard to put into perspective just how inconsequential the bulls are now. to the point I hope they don't rush Rose back next year if the recovery isn't perfect

The Score made it sound like it would be Dan Johnson who got promoted if PK goes on 7 day DL.

Good post chw, I'm not really sure this deal would make the Lakers better. I do know it would make them a lot easier to root against.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Aug 10, 2012 -> 12:52 AM) I'm a little slow but I'm starting to understand all the negative posting.Whenever you say something positive it's a jinx so must be that negative comments are a reverse jinx so all that bad stuff in game threads means they are hoping what they say/write makes the Sox do better . It was a good thread you started, we're just mocking what happened in 2006 or 2008? when Joe Morgan went on and on and on about how great the Sox bullpen was during a Sunday Night game, and from that point on, the bullpen imploded.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 10, 2012 -> 12:35 AM) Ugh. Do Cub fans really sing that song? Going to college in Illinois would be awful, cause there probably are a ton more Cub fans. I never thought of that. Do any Illinois state colleges have more Sox fans? I've heard ISU has a lot of Southsiders go there. How bout Northern Illinois being out West? I'd assume U of I is full of Cub fans. UIUC has a ton of Cubs fans and a heck of a lot Cards fans (as well as a lot of Sox fans also).

QUOTE (daa84 @ Aug 10, 2012 -> 12:55 AM) cubs. To those who say tigers , if it was Detroit vs cubs in the world series, you would really root for the cubs?? Just like in 2003, I'll be the biggest Miguel Cabrera fan on the planet.

Awesome! Honestly feels like a Sox victory.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 9, 2012 -> 08:16 PM) I don't mind Alexei's low OBP as much as the complete disappearance of his power. I'm used to him not taking walks, I can live with that, I'm not used to him having only 4 HR. Then again, his RISP performance has been so sensational that you don't mind the lack of power.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Aug 9, 2012 -> 08:20 PM) They honestly don't bother me as much anymore. I think all my hatred has been bestowed upon the Red Sox, that I kinda let the Yankees slide. Tigers annoy me more than either of those teams.

Walk away from the computer for 10 minutes to see Yanks go back-to-back = It's All Good

Dotel's having a really good season for the Tigers. Gotta keep it close and hope Valverde blows up again. Cy Fister continues his great run in the 2nd half of the season.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Aug 9, 2012 -> 08:38 PM) The way the team is set up, the back up OF is going to have to be able to play all 3 positions. Juan Pierre in LF is bad enough, in CF or RF, oh my. And I'm still not seeing Fontenot as an upgrade. He doesn't hit with authority, has never played in the AL. His projected production has Orlando Hudson-level written all over it. About 3 weeks until Pierre and Danks can be on the roster at the same time If the Sox do have to DL Konerko, I really hope they don't bring up Morel.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Aug 9, 2012 -> 07:33 PM) Yeah, the bench isnt very important unless you have injuries. If we make the playoffs they wont see any time unless we make the WS. Are you on board with Viciedo playing the rest of the way regardless of his struggles against RHP? Not meant sarcastically, wondering what your opinion on him was. It's actually ironic that if PK is out a week, I think there are some decent options to contribute at 1b/DH. If it was Alexei or Youk...oh boy

Any update on PK's condition today, or will they just re-evaluate him tomorrow? I'm sure Chicago media is more concerned about whether or not Cutler gets one series or two tonight

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 9, 2012 -> 08:21 PM) This kinda hits it. http://www.southsidesox.com/2012/8/9/32312...t-bench-players So the 2005 bench basically had 4 players with a higher OPS than anyone on the Sox bench (not counting Olmedo's 1-3)? I don't think anyone is asking for the Sox to go out and acquire superstars for the bench, but it sure seems like guys like Fontenot and Pierre would be significant upgrades over the players they'd be replacing on the bench.

QUOTE (flavum @ Aug 9, 2012 -> 08:13 PM) Sounds like Welke initially put his hands up to call it foul. PROTEST

QUOTE (flavum @ Aug 9, 2012 -> 07:10 PM) Dirks rbi-double 3-2 I hate him...Tigers on their way to 8th straight game with double digit hits.

It just seems unlikely that KW is comfortable having to start Olmedo or Hudson probably once a week to cover for Youk and his injuries. I thought the last two games highlighted the need for an addition or two to the bench. Marty's probably the only person on this board that will agree with me, but getting someone like Pierre to play a few games in LF against tough righties would really help this team out. If this was last year, I'm sure Abreu would have been brought in and forced to play in the field.

QUOTE (flavum @ Aug 9, 2012 -> 08:03 PM) 2-2, Avila homer, no outs in the 5th Extremely deep lineup they have right now. Peralta's and Avila really playing well since the ASB. Also, Tampa seems rejuvenated with Longoria back. Their pitching since the ASB has been sensational.

QUOTE (robinventura23 @ Aug 9, 2012 -> 03:39 PM) Call up Dan Johnson, although I don't think he's on the 40-man. There's also Brent Morel and Youk can play first in PK's absence. Morel's not hitting anything in the minors either right now. I'd prefer C. Jackson get the call.