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With how beat up our bullpen is, you play for the win. That is, unless you want to make Humber pitch in relief.

Chance for Ozzie to do some good managing the rest of the game with Dunn and AJ on the bench.

QUOTE (Capn12 @ May 25, 2011 -> 08:59 PM) Please, for the love of all that is holy, give Alex Rios 3-4 games off...he brings nothing to the table, at the plate. His defense is nothing special either

So how close was Konerko to homering there?

Pathetic...Viciedo would be our 3rd best hitter in this lineup today.

Could have easily been at risk of being no hit today. Kinda sad to see how flat this team came out today, as they're not good enough and too screwed in the standings to "enjoy" their victory last night.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 25, 2011 -> 07:22 PM) Our pitching staff has a 3.05 ERA in May, 3rd best in the AL. Lately, they have been keeping teams down. I was referring to this road trip against some hard hitting teams.

This offense can't continue to get shut out on average about once a week. Sounds simple enough, but they're not even giving the Sox a chance to win when they no show. Oh, and get Viciedo up here immediately to help against LHP.

2 runs is nothing if you want to beat Texas. Offense has to be consistent against these strong opponents, as our pitching isn't going to hold them down.

QUOTE (greg775 @ May 25, 2011 -> 07:54 PM) You're nuts with hatred of the bunt in late game situations or situations where it's first and second and nobody out and you want to expand on a lead in middle to late innings. This is early game. The bunt has it's place. All managers bunt when it's called for. It's funny, cause Ozzie calls for bunts in early game situations and you completely support it.

Could the ground rule double have been caught? Hey greg, too bad Texas wasn't bunting!

Jeez Gordon, have a clue at the plate!

Ramon Castro is not shy of two things: food and striking out looking

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 25, 2011 -> 06:18 PM) He's been wearing out that gap between 3rd and SS, the problem is the DP's if he doesn't hit the gap. As well as a lot of balls down the LF line.

Alexei has become a DP machine. He seemed a little pull happy last night.

Morel's definitely letting it fly more at the plate instead of just trying to guide everything to right field.

QUOTE (JohnCangelosi @ May 25, 2011 -> 02:11 PM) Not yet. There's still 5 days left and I want to see him start hitting the ball with authority to the gaps again, that game is rarely seen from him any longer And he's had an awful lot of flares to right that have dropped in this month to boost his average. I can remember maybe 6 or 7 actual hard hit balls for Beckham this month.

Ron's just coming out to get closer to the white line.

Whew!

Haha, Hawk's going nuts. It shouldn't have been hard for the ump to see Morel tag the needle marks.

Hopefully AJ doesn't let Santos fall in love with his fastball again.

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ May 25, 2011 -> 06:01 AM) Really Hamilton? Break your arm again on a headfirst slide, why don't you? What an idiot. Great point!

Hamilton really is a 5 tool player.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ May 25, 2011 -> 05:58 AM) the lead off walk never fails to score. It does when you try to bunt him into scoring position

Very nice! Wasn't sure if Beckham was even on the bag, it happened so quick.