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QUOTE (Jenksy Cat @ Apr 19, 2011 -> 11:56 PM) So...we trust the franchise to make the right selections, but only if those selections aren't KW or Oz. Got it. My philosophy is that this year is the year for them to prove they should keep their jobs. If it's a bust, then see ya to both of them. Let Rick Hahn become GM, and go outside the organization for manager and hitting/pitching coach.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Apr 19, 2011 -> 11:59 PM) JD is a second-tier pitcher that will be looking for ace money. And he'll get it. I hope it's not from us. I think most of us agree with you on this. He'll be traded this offseason, there's very little doubt of that. With that said, starting pitching in our organization is more dire than ever after this season. If Sale can't transition into being a starter, we'll long for the days of Danny Wright in the rotation.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Apr 19, 2011 -> 11:58 PM) and he gives it right back. ouch. Javy Danks

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Apr 20, 2011 -> 12:50 AM) We'd have to eat some of the contract. But I still think the Braves would be interested. Bad as Rios is. He dwarfs McClouth. They have enough prospects where they could trade for someone cheaper and better without giving up their main guys like Vizcaino, etc.

Big inning for Danks here.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Apr 20, 2011 -> 12:49 AM) Please let some team be dumb enough to be sucked in by Alex's 'tools'. The question is if he's lost his bat speed and ability. Between the 2nd half last year and the start of this year, his bat is dragging.

QUOTE (DukeofChicago88 @ Apr 20, 2011 -> 12:49 AM) Please trade Rios. No one would dream of touching that contract. We'd have to trade him for an equally bad contract.

That a boy AJ!

WORTHLESS! Bench his ass.

No bat speed for Rios. Every fastball is fouled off to the right.

So help us if we can't get him over and in.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Apr 20, 2011 -> 12:39 AM) this D is brutal.

Impressive inning...I'd rather see Lillibridge bat than half of our regular starters.

HE MADE CONTACT

QUOTE (Melissa1334 @ Apr 19, 2011 -> 11:31 PM) because maybe what they used to say about him is true? that he was lazy and didnt care at times? of course it was true

QUOTE (Melissa1334 @ Apr 19, 2011 -> 11:30 PM) ozzie had said how he needed to give rios a break, more mentally than anything, but he didnt know quite yet when, maybe should have been today Rios has complained about his toe hurting, but it's been an issue for 5 years.

QUOTE (Knackattack @ Apr 19, 2011 -> 11:23 PM) This insinuates that Pierre could get a hit. And I don't think so. Pathetic if not.

Rios drop another flyball? According to another site, he also played Zobrist's gapper into a triple instead of a double.

Did Ozzie at least try a hit and run with Pierre up?

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Apr 19, 2011 -> 11:08 PM) Yup So the trades since have been: Swisher Javy Tony Pena Hudson/Jackson Peavy

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Apr 20, 2011 -> 12:05 AM) The summer moves of '09 have not been very kind to us. You're a better historian than me, but is the Quentin/Carter trade the last trade that KW won?

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Apr 20, 2011 -> 12:05 AM) The summer moves of '09 have not been very kind to us. Just remember, that's Pujols money between the two.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Apr 20, 2011 -> 12:02 AM) Yawn@Alex Rios. Other than May of last year, the return on that investment has been minimal. Minimal is way too kind. His mechanics are freaking terrible at the plate. He swings like he's a slap hitter now, as he can't pull anything with authority. Just another bad contract on the books.

Looks like another energetic start.

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Apr 19, 2011 -> 09:30 PM) He said that? He said he'd have to reinvent himself and learn how to pitch without his best stuff.