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QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Aug 6, 2011 -> 02:02 AM) what a nice start by Mark. I'm sure Oz will leave him in there one hitter too long at some point, but til then, nice job, Mark! He's been just awesome this year. Even if he goes elsewhere after this season, I'm so happy that he'd be going out on a positive note.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 6, 2011 -> 02:00 AM) Morel has 243 at bats and three walks unless he's walked tonight. Can a player improve in regards to drawing walks? If not, I think it's pretty safe to say he will be a bust offensively. You can't have that kind of eye and be special. Yes, you can absolutely improve your plate patience.

If you use the 5-tool grading system for players, would Konerko be the only guy from our starting lineup who is more than one tool? I'd give Konerko the tools of hitting for average and power.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 6, 2011 -> 01:56 AM) This feels like 'the inning.' The one where we all will become quite agitated. I'll LMAO if we lose this game, as it would definitely be another game we let get away due to our bonehead manager.

QUOTE (kapzk @ Aug 6, 2011 -> 01:55 AM) wtf is Morel swinging at It can't just be a coincidence that three of our young players called up from the minors simply could not hit a fastball (Fields, Beckham, Morel).

So is it possible that we have a player break the worst batting average record for a season, as well as another pitcher break the fewest walks per at bat record?

Morel is swinging up there like he's facing Clemens in his prime.

2 pitches, 2 outs. FIRE OZZIE!

Hey Ozzie Jr...if you're reading this, tell your dad that bunting in front of Konerko with Dunn batting 4th is a stupid decision.

That didn't take long. You're the best Ozzie!

QUOTE (Wanne @ Aug 6, 2011 -> 02:31 AM) Are you surprised fathom?... Thing is, even if Dunn knocks in a run here, it was a brutal managerial decision.

QUOTE (Wanne @ Aug 6, 2011 -> 02:29 AM) nice...take the bat out of Paulie's hands. Brilliant Ozzie!!! And sets it up for Dunn to face a LHP. Wow!

De Aza's putting some great swings on the ball. He is at least dangerous at the plate, and that's all we can ask for.

Wow, nicely done Quentin!! When he's going right, he makes it look so easy.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Aug 6, 2011 -> 01:06 AM) It's a(nother) regrettable contract. It's not even on the same planet as that of Rios and Dunn and Peavy

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Aug 6, 2011 -> 02:03 AM) Just a reminder, Sox are on the hook for a total of $21M to Ramirez for his 33 and 34 y.o. seasons in '14 and '15. Nice going Hahn. Alexei's the least of my worries.

Hawk saying Dempster's having a heck of a year...his ERA is near 5!

QUOTE (kapzk @ Aug 6, 2011 -> 12:56 AM) Beckham could have been packaged for Fielder or Gonzalez (with the addition of others ofcourse, but not a hell of alot). Instead KW keeps Beckham and gets Dunn. Fielder would have prolly just cost $5 million more than Dunn. But obviously noone expected Dunn to put a miserable season for so long. Beckham's value is diminishing very fast, soon he will be worth nothing much as he will be known as just a mere above average fielder. And that's the #1 argument for why we need a new hitting coach to see if there's anything there or he's just a massive bust.

QUOTE (DirtySox @ Aug 6, 2011 -> 01:50 AM) So be it. Just need to make sure we have a GM/Manager that actually allows the rebuilding to take place instead of someone who prefers their veterans.

Beautiful swing by Quentin...just pathetic swing by Beckham

QUOTE (DirtySox @ Aug 6, 2011 -> 01:46 AM) Stewart? I'm okay with it being awful though. This team needs to a down year or 3 to rebuild a bit. And that's the rotation of a 5th place team in the AL Central. That's like 4 guys who probably would really struggle to get into the 7th inning.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 6, 2011 -> 01:45 AM) That's actually still a pretty normal rotation. Rookie or two at the back, not a ton of consistency. The 6+ starters were used too is very abnormal in MLB. Floyd Peavy Humber Sale ? That's awful

QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Aug 6, 2011 -> 01:44 AM) That Ramirez ab was typical took a hanger check swing foul on a pitch inside than fooled on a breaking ball for a weak grounder He's been opening up too quickly for about two months.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Aug 6, 2011 -> 01:43 AM) Think Danks will be dealt in the off season? Certainly seems that way with the payroll issues we're facing.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Aug 6, 2011 -> 01:42 AM) I blame the leadership on the bench, not the coach. Not an apologist, just think that has to come from the players. And while I love PK, he is NOT that kind of guy. Isn't it the manager's job to call for retaliation?