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QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Sep 15, 2011 -> 07:45 PM) Puts his players in the best position to succeed. Interesting concept

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 15, 2011 -> 07:37 PM) The best thing to do in terms of popularity with Sox fans is to leave the Sox. No, what I was referring to was 10 year anniversary stuff of 2005, etc.

A manager that realizes we play in the American League and values outs. Also, a manager that doesn't let the other team's best player continue to hurt us.

If Ozzie keeps his mouth quiet and leaves with dignity, he'll be more famous in Chicago in 4 years than he's ever been.

QUOTE (Tex @ Sep 15, 2011 -> 07:13 PM) I don't think they talked with anyone, that leaks out. I believe they have a list. Didn't Oney state 2 months ago that the Sox were contacting possible replacements?

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Sep 15, 2011 -> 08:08 PM) That might just be worth it from our end. I'll wait for greg and elrockin's thoughts on this potential swap before I come to a conclusion. It is kinda risky from our point of view. I don't think it's a good deal for the Sox. Who would leadoff if you play Stanton in RF and Viciedo in LF? Also, De Aza would never play because Rios has to play because he makes more money than the other outfielders.

I thought Almonte would be a potential closer candidate.

QUOTE (JPN366 @ Sep 15, 2011 -> 04:28 AM) You're going through that right now. Why relive it? I know I don't. There's so much stuff in it that I'm going through. With that said, Maya Rudolph killed that show...and not in a good way.

There's some fascinating stories out there about old/current WWE performers doing massive amounts of cocaine.

All of the players from the 1980s would be dead if booze, coke and speed resulted in death

QUOTE (Jenksy Cat @ Sep 15, 2011 -> 04:04 PM) Well the wrestlers also throw pain pills, coke, and massive amounts of booze into the mix as well. And professional athletes don't?

D'Angelo Jimenez

Are you in or out?

So you have Ozzie accusing the team of quitting....he's the best! http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseb...0,1522982.story

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Sep 14, 2011 -> 09:20 PM) Well IMO there are only 2 likable teams left in contention and they're the Angels and Rays who are on the outside looking in right now. If either of those 2 make it then I root for them, if not, then I cheer for anyone but the Red Sox. I don't mind the Rangers, and to be honest, I have no problem rooting for Granderson and the Yankees.

QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Sep 14, 2011 -> 10:18 PM) Does it make me bad SOX fan that I'd actually consider rooting for Detroit to win this postseason? I won't root for them, as last thing we need is for that organization to gain even more momentum. Lots of things going well for them the last year or so.

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Sep 14, 2011 -> 10:15 PM) OK, so we didn't get it done today. But as I said above, we are still in this thing. Please, nothing but positive thoughts, people! Trust me on this...NO ONE wants to face our starting pitching come to the postseason. Can you imagine Peavy in the postseason? I'm sure there's no one that would be better in a postseason game than he would be.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Sep 14, 2011 -> 10:11 PM) Why has he failed so much this year? He needs to learn how to pitch when he doesn't have his best stuff.

Viciedo has no balance at the plate lately.

QUOTE (Brian @ Sep 14, 2011 -> 09:09 PM) I'm sure it was posted, but amazed how Ozzie just refuses to PH for AJ to favor the match up when he tried to do it the half inning before and failed when Leyland used a PHer. Dumbfounded. I'm not even mad about it. It's the norm. AJP makes more money than the rest of the catchers combined...why would you take him out of the game?

QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Sep 14, 2011 -> 08:59 PM) Closer-in-training He's still learning and he implodes quite a bit. I rather have Sale than Sergio in there on sheer pitching experience. Until Sergio gets iron hardended, he's still learning in my eyes. Why in the heck would anyone want Sale in there? He better not be in their plans next year for the bullpen, and thus, you want to get Santos experience as closer. Heck, let Reed try to close games out.

QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Sep 14, 2011 -> 08:57 PM) Having Ramirez bunt was about the umpteenth time that ozzie played right into the hands of the opposing manger that right folks is why he should be shown the door. He was absolutely owned that inning the manger's job is to put players in a position to succeed. He failed miserably once again in both the top and bottom of that inning. Exactly, he took the bat out of our best player's hands.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Sep 14, 2011 -> 09:50 PM) I'd like to know what the bullpen's ERA is in appearances where they have the lead. I'd love to know our record when leading after 7 innings compared to that of Detroit.

Shouldn't Dunn be batting for AJ here since he makes more money than AJP?

Avila deserves some MVP votes