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At this point Rios has no business playing. Such an easy out and he is not seeing any pitches

QUOTE (kitekrazy @ Jul 9, 2011 -> 06:11 PM) I find anyone's credibility that works for ESPN to be zilch, nada. Even Gammon. They are a 24 hour network so they have to create news. It's worse during the NFL season. ESPN's policy is that you must have two sources on any piece of information before they'll report it.

QUOTE (oldsox @ Jul 9, 2011 -> 07:21 PM) Is Dunn sitting vs the lefty? Nope, but Lillibridge is. And looking at the lineup today, how can anyone say there's no room for Viciedo?

Pretty awesome moment with that homer.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Jul 9, 2011 -> 03:47 AM) I loved Ozzie, but he needs to be fresh and excited. Hes worn out with the Sox, its just a job. I actually think hed do better on another team, he needs a change of scenery. Its just everyone seems to be afraid of change, weve been together so long, what if nothing else is the same? Like a bad relationship that no one is brave enough to end. You go badger You can't be afraid of going out and finding someone who may be worse than what you currently have, as long as you give yourself a chance to find something better.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Jul 9, 2011 -> 03:42 AM) I wasnt commenting specifically on this game. I was saying that the problem is that the Sox pitching has a razor thing margin. They just dont get many games where the Sox get 5 runs plus. Every pitcher will have their off days, weeks, months etc, but you hope that the hitting picks them up once in a while. Sox staff just has to be unbelievable dominatnt to win. Oh badger, I'm right there with you then. Some guys have gone 7 innings, 3 runs lately, and it seems like they gave us no chance to win.

QUOTE (Real @ Jul 9, 2011 -> 03:36 AM) I will take great pleasure when the following personnel are no longer part of this organization: Ozzie Guillen Kenny Williams Buddy Bell Jerry Reinsdorf ( He can't live forever, can he? ) AJ Pierzynski Don Cooper Greg Walker Gavin Floyd Alex Rios Adam Dunn Mark Teahen I'm in a really bad mood right now, I'm sure there are about 5-10 more missing from this list My list would be: KW Alex Rios Ozzie Greg Walker Juan Pierre Alex Rios Tony Pena Alex Rios Jake Peavy

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Jul 9, 2011 -> 03:36 AM) I dont blame the pitchers at all. Giving up 5 runs in an AL game isnt even that bad. Its just with the Sox offense 5 runs seems insurmountable. 7 runs in 3.2 innings after being given a 5-1 run lead in the first is terrible. If you watched the game tonight, it was even worse for Gavin than the line score shows.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Jul 9, 2011 -> 04:35 AM) Gavin just hasn't been sharp for several starts now Our pitchers are gassed. Peavy admitted he's fatigued. You have to blame this on the offense, as it's unreal the amount of stress our starters have had to deal with this season.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Jul 9, 2011 -> 04:30 AM) blow it up Jerry. Indeed, tonight needs to be the final straw. I feel like Hawk took a shot at Ozzie by saying Gardenhire wouldn't get caught unprepared by not having a righty up to face a righty.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Jul 9, 2011 -> 04:27 AM) Just noted the Sox had 5 runs in the 1st and that's been it. Usually with our starters 5 would be a win for sure If Gavin stayed in all game, I'm not sure 15 runs would have been enough. He just had nothing out there tonight, and his outing would have been worse if not for a great play by Morel.

I don't get why we've taken no precautions with Peavy the last three weeks. http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseb...0,4275599.story

If you really want to go all in, put Viciedo at 3b and pray for no balls hit to him.

QUOTE (OilCan @ Jul 9, 2011 -> 03:14 AM) Looking at FanGraphs, it looks like Gavin has junked his slider to a cutter. Yeah.......that's not working this year. I was going to throw my computer if I saw one more 88 mph cutter high and outside to a righty.

QUOTE (Chisoxrd5 @ Jul 9, 2011 -> 03:02 AM) Alex Rios, thanks for coming out today. A cue shot to the 2nd baseman on a first swing fastball. He just needs to be benched. Worst approach for any Sox hitter I can ever recall.

Bruney gets Hughes easily

It is amazing to me how hard Pirates are playing.

I would let Teahen play third for now. He has shown good power lately

Pirates will be tied for first tonight if scores hold up

Do you think Rios and Morel would put up good numbers in AAA right now

Too bad we had to have the pitcher bat. How is Morel supposed to hit in the majors with that swing?

Wow. Sad by Beckham

I find that a productive at bat since it's only one out

DP coming up

So he let Gavin face a lefty and brought in his LOOGY to face a righty. Try defending that Rongey