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QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 17, 2013 -> 12:47 AM) Still. It makes zero sense to be rooting for someone to fail in April. In all seriousness, if people really believe crap like that, they need to quit watching baseball. Just walk away, because you are missing the entire point. This is no different than Bulls fans wanting Rip Hamilton to play poorly so Jimmy Butler can get more minutes at the shooting guard to see if he can develop into a starting shooting guard in the future. To me, Axelrod is blocking the development of a much more talented performer. I've not seen one person say they want to lose and Axelrod pitch badly.

QUOTE (Paint it Black @ Apr 17, 2013 -> 12:47 AM) That De Aza at bat.... Striking out at an alarming rate

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 17, 2013 -> 12:44 AM) Versus having a guy actually be successful? That is just an astounding want. You want your own team to fail? Really? I don't consider Axelrod anything close to being a future part of this organization. With Santiago, if this year is going to be about getting people like Viciedo and Flowers experience, then I think getting him innings under his belt is extremely important.

Hawkins moved down in the order...wonder if they'll demote him if this keeps up.

QUOTE (Baron @ Apr 17, 2013 -> 12:42 AM) That was a terrible pitch What do you know, the starting pitcher gives a run right back.

Good thread!

QUOTE (Baron @ Apr 17, 2013 -> 12:37 AM) Its not good that we have a black hole at catcher. I asked this last week, but it's intriguing to wonder who could be the starting catcher next year. Seems like it will be someone outside the organization.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 17, 2013 -> 12:19 AM) It would be a terrible thing for our starting pitcher to give up 10 runs, even if we win. How so? If it means a non-prospect in Axelrod gets bumped for a potential #3 starter in Santiago, it could be a good thing for the organization in the short and long run.

Viciedo is so predictable now. However, not sure what the point is in playing him against a RHP with a good fastball right now.

Jared Mitchell has K'd in 76 of his 169 official at bats in AAA during his career. It's to the point with him I wouldn't mind the Sox trading him for another high potential, low production player in another organization if he has any value left.

QUOTE (The Ultimate Champion @ Apr 16, 2013 -> 03:11 AM) No way in hell you trade Peavy. The Jakemeister gave us a major sweetheart of a deal to stick around here & it would be a total b**** move to ship him off elsewhere unless he personally requested a deal. Besides, a rotation with 3-4 lefties in it cannot have 2 revolving doors/black holes in it from the right hand side, and if Peavy goes, that is what happens, and it makes it harder on everyone including the players (Q, Santiago) you're trying to develop. Plus we need more of Peavy's attitude and grit and fierce in-game ballsy competitor fireyness and less of what we've been seeing on nights like tonight, no way in hell you trade your leader. And what good would having that leader be on the roster next year that's in a rebuilding mode? If the Sox struggle this year, Peavy's much more valuable to the organization as one of the few impact trade chips they have.

QUOTE (Cali @ Apr 16, 2013 -> 02:53 AM) Can the Sox DL Floyd for "tightness" or some other mystery ailment? Sox need him to pitch someone decent so they can trade him if they fall out of contention.

QUOTE (Cali @ Apr 16, 2013 -> 01:49 AM) f*** it. Lose 100 games. If you're gonna suck go for it at least! I don't want this team finally coming around in August to finish at .500 At what point do you shut down Sale to save his arm?? Kidding, I swear

QUOTE (Capn12 @ Apr 16, 2013 -> 02:44 AM) Dominated by the 90 mph fastball over and over... Courtney Hawkins is mad he can't bat this inning

Getting blown away by 90-91 mph fastballs

QUOTE (Noonskadoodle @ Apr 16, 2013 -> 02:43 AM) JEEEEZ ump giving him 5 inches off that plate I'm sure our hitters will adjust

Haha, these pitches are 6 inches off the plate.

Hawk is so upset right now

QUOTE (flavum @ Apr 16, 2013 -> 02:38 AM) Hawk sounded so optimistic going to break there. Ha, noticed that also. Gillaspie should be leading off here

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Apr 16, 2013 -> 01:36 AM) I'd be far more concerned about Ventura if was making knee jerk moves at every turn. You have to believe his patience is wearing thin with Flowers and Dunn. But look at Viciedo -- before tonight you would have thought he deserves to be benched too. Benched against a LHP?

QUOTE (Noonskadoodle @ Apr 16, 2013 -> 01:35 AM) The Tribe didn't want to give Sandy A an opportunity....I would be all for him. To catch? Yes please

QUOTE (Noonskadoodle @ Apr 16, 2013 -> 02:35 AM) The Tribe didn't want to give Sandy A an opportunity....I would be all for him. Just my opinion though. Give me Dave Martinez just to drive Hawk nuts with sabermetrics

QUOTE (Cali @ Apr 16, 2013 -> 02:33 AM) If Robin continues to sleepwalk through this season and the Sox lose 90, I bet he resigns in the off-season. I think we all believe that

Donald, please watch video from last year to see how bad your arm slot is on your pitches this year

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Apr 16, 2013 -> 02:29 AM) Flowers failing was as obvious as it comes. Yes, you were all over it