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QUOTE (MAX @ Jul 12, 2012 -> 06:12 PM) The thought actually occurred to me that he might be too happy go lucky for some clubhouses. But I have no idea what he is like on a losing team. Maybe he isn't all jokes and smiles. The didn't show him for a second in the clubhouse during the show.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 12, 2012 -> 07:17 PM) If you count Humber, we're already sitting here 6 deep in terms of starting pitching, right? Sale Peavy Floyd Quintana Axelrod Humber Which means if this team is trading for a starter, it needs to get someone who is significantly more reliable than either Humber or Axelrod to make it worth doing the deal at all. After Greinke and Hamels, you get to guys like Garza and Dempster (Dempster can say no to us). Wandy Rodriguez is available but has big money next year. Brett Meyers has started before but he's in the bullpen now. Then that leaves you Liriano. Don't rule out Mr. Stanford, Jeremy Guthrie

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 12, 2012 -> 06:02 PM) Otherwise, I don't know how to do it without using Viciedo. No way do you give up Viciedo for what's likely to be 2 months worth of starts. You use someone like Jared Mitchell and others for a mid-level guy, or if you go after a lower-level caliber starter, you could get him by giving up someone like Petricka or Rienzo. In my opinion, Humber has got to get another chance to prove he has anything left.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 12, 2012 -> 06:56 PM) Now that is how you time signing a contract extension. The Clippers, ladies and gentlemen

QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Jul 12, 2012 -> 05:57 PM) We might need another pitcher. Let's just hope Humber returns and can give us a 4.75 ERA type rest of season.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 12, 2012 -> 05:55 PM) Ugh. Of course, because it is the year after he signed a five year deal and we are in a pennant race. Yep, at this point, I don't think Danks can be counted on for 2012. Like you mentioned, really bad luck for the Sox as not many people saw this injury-plagued season coming. I just hope he can be ready for 2013.

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Jul 12, 2012 -> 05:45 PM) Caulfield just likes mentioning as many names as possible. Septimo has been fine from what I've seen as well. Kind of reminds me of Felix Heredia (which isn't the most glowing of comps, just physically) He reminds me so much of Rafael Perez of the Indians, where every other slider seems to be in the dirt.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 12, 2012 -> 06:17 PM) Ugh. Why would you watch that? Keeping up with the Kardashians not on? It's an amazing show. Better than Hard Knocks, in my opinion.

On The Franchise last night, the Marlins Team President asked Ozzie about three times "are you sure you're not keeping Heath Bell as closer only due to him making 9 million a year?". Ozzie responded that wasn't the reason why he wanted him to be closer, as he felt the team was better with Bell as the closer and the 9 million dollar salary was the fault of the front office, and not him.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jul 11, 2012 -> 11:51 PM) LOL @ DePaul/BYU Those teams might have the 3rd/4th best chances behind Duke and MSU

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 27, 2012 -> 05:32 PM) Sounds like they may just have locked down Parker, reading between the lines. Illinois not in Parker's top ten

Top 5 Games: 1) 2-1 win over Tampa where Sale strikes out 15 and Dunn hits 2 run homer 2) Humber perfect game 3) First game of Yankees series where Viciedo hit 3 run homer in 9th 4) First game vs Cubs this year where Konerko got hit, Beckham homered, Wood retired 5) Tigers game where Dunn homers off of Valverde, Reed era as closer begins

Sale's not starting the ASG. Also, with the top teams in AL Central having huge weeks, they've put themselves in good position for the second AL Wild Card. You have to think the Angels will get one of those spot.

To clarify on the terrible loss comment, I thought it was a great effort by the entire team today. Unfortunately, it seemed they had to overcome a terrible strategy with Axelrod. Still thrilled with where things stand, and I hope everyone enjoys the break

Terrible loss

Feel free to get tossed Robin

I can't remember last time PK had an important hit

Dunn just has no plan at the plate. No reason to take first pitch fastballs down the plate

QUOTE (RZZZA @ Jul 8, 2012 -> 09:47 PM) I'm surprised he did make the all star team, I don't think of him as an all star despite how many HR's he has and RBI's AJ and Peavy deserve it more than Dunn

Nice offspeed stuff by Hector

16-101, 55 K against LHP for Dunn

Ugh, Dunn and Konerko can't seem to shake their funk

Hopefully these rookies keep their heads up over the break, don't want to see this impact their psyche.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 8, 2012 -> 08:25 PM) 1-2 innings over 8-10 days? Yes. You could have had him pitch today and then go Sunday in KC. A nice week off for him.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 8, 2012 -> 08:23 PM) Yes...because this game is absolutely vital, there's no benefit to extra rest, and Tommy John surgery isn't a big deal. But allowing him to pitch in the ASG makes sense? I'm sure it's going to be great for his elbow when he goes in there throwing 100 mph.