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QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jul 31, 2010 -> 07:15 PM) I will be disappointed if nothing gets done, but this is by no means the end of the world See, I agree with this as well

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 31, 2010 -> 07:04 PM) Man, you and J4L are almost impossible right now....you guys are just unfair. Yes, we should have signed Thome. But that's over with. I don't know what you want out of Kenny right now. These rentals aren't worth what teams are asking for and yet you insist that we land one of these rentals. The Sox should have never been in the position they're in today. When they went with the DH by committee, they said that if it didn't work, they could then acquire someone at the deadline. The thing is, hearing everything about KW makes it seem like he knows more than anyone that he needs to find another bat.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jul 31, 2010 -> 05:58 PM) I'm not giving KW credit for being interesting and making things fun. You gotta get s*** done. And it's looking more and more like I only upgrade is a guy with an ERA over 5 and just overall mediocre pitcher. Agreed, at the end of the day, being close to deals doesn't mean anything. He needs to get something done, or him and Ozzie deserve even more heat for their decisions during this last offseason.

I really hope KW didn't put all of his eggs into the Berkman/Dunn/Manny baskets. All three of them were huge longshots.

Dodgers telling Gammons that Manny Ramirez will not be traded

149 minutes balta

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 31, 2010 -> 05:10 PM) Wow. He's actually hitting .154 than the break. And .097 for his last 8. That's impressive. We need to hook him up with Barbaro's trainer. Fixed

Actually, Ozzie would love having Manny on the team. Don't forget that Manny would be playing for another contract.

QUOTE (WCSox @ Jul 31, 2010 -> 05:03 PM) I'll pass. He's injury-prone (and currently injured), he's declined significantly, he can't play defense, he has a bad attitude, and he's a former PED user. I like Jones better than Manny. Ironic that you talk about liking Jones more than Manny while saying Manny was a former PED user.

QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Jul 31, 2010 -> 05:00 PM) I have a feeling the Sox would have Dunn right now if KW was intent on doing that I have a feeling you're underestimating how crazy Rizzo is.

QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Jul 31, 2010 -> 05:58 PM) it seems like you're trying to convince yourself to the trade I'm good with it...anything would be an upgrade over seeing Kotsay. I just hope we don't trade Viciedo.

Give the Dodgers Morel in the deal, but no one better than that.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 31, 2010 -> 05:52 PM) Why is he on the DL? He's pregnant

Hopefully Viciedo is in the lineup.

Get Kelly Johnson instead!

QUOTE (Knackattack @ Jul 31, 2010 -> 05:39 PM) Can't agree with you there. Viciedo is nice but this is Manny f***ing Ramirez. Not saying I'd trade the Tank for him, but if its Manny Ramirez as your DH or Dayan Viciedo I think the answer is clearly Manny. Manny cannot stay healthy

I'd rather have Viciedo than Manny for the remainder of this season.

Talk Griffey Jr. out of retirement?

If rumors that Dbacks were willing to trade Kelly Johnson for Theriot and James Russell, then KW should be looking into what Arizona wants for Johnson.

QUOTE (Mattchoo @ Jul 31, 2010 -> 04:39 PM) Can someone tell me what the Orioles are trying to do as an organization? They suck year in and year out. Hudson on their team would be their #2 starter IMO. We should have been able to get a deal with them for Scott or Markakis. Orioles have a ton of good pitching prospects/young pitchers in the majors. All of them are more highly regarded than Hudson (Tillman, Britton, Matusz, Arrieta)

Jackson is absolutely the type of pitcher that KW and Cooper likes.

QUOTE (Frank_Thomas35 @ Jul 31, 2010 -> 04:35 PM) Rosenthal on MLB network, we may see a manny deal in august. Says he will clear waivers and dodgers want to see what he has when he gets back from the DL. I don't like the idea of waiting until late August to try and pick up some offensive help.

jaysonst: Odds of Adam Dunn going anywhere today are less than 50-50, sources say. #Nationals still say not lowering price. #trades [via Twitter]

I always enjoyed this one: What's Ron Santo's favorite place to eat? IHOP

What was the attendance last night?