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6-5 Baltimore after the top of the 2nd

Someone please explain why Ramon Castro isn't playing against a LHP?

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jul 5, 2010 -> 05:02 PM) So it appears that the Bulls said LeBron's inner circle would get no special privileges. I wonder if that's a possible deal breaker. The decision was likely made before that, but the Bulls will clearly leak that story in an effort to explain why LBJ might not have come to Chicago.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jul 5, 2010 -> 05:47 AM) We could only hope. At this point, I'd be ecstatic with any one of the top 3, and anything on top of that would be awesome. FWIW, I read earlier (sorry, can't remember where) but Wade and Bosh have had dinner together like 3 times this week here in Chicago. Who knows what that means. chicagosports has the dinner article

ESPN's bottom ticker showing a quote from Wade about how his family is the biggest reason for whatever decision he makes. If I didn't know better, he's going to agree to come to Chicago and that will be the main reason he uses to tell the Heat fans.

GREAT PITCH!

Kotsay's lack of hustle on that blown DP was inexcusable!

Putz just dominating out there! If Jenks gets the 9th, have Thornton warming up and bring him in if the first two Rangers reach.

This lineup construction is retarded with the Rangers having O'Day and Oliver in the bullpen. Ozzie has made things extremely easy for Washington this series, without having any way to combat the moves.

I hope Ozzie doesn't give in and just let both lefties face Oliver.

Assuming Jenks is available, you have to get Putz/Thornton warmed for the 8th.

How has Rios looked tonight?

wow, huge clutch home run for Alexei. It's amazing how right now, I'm most confident with him or Kotsay up.

AJP is a zero tool player. He's terrible in every aspect of the game right now. It's too bad Ramon hasn't gotten more playing time.

Just got back to see that a lot of the usual issues are plaguing this offense, and Buehrle can't keep the ball in the park. You cannot play for one run in this park, yet Ozzie continues to do so!

Lillibridge batting 9th at 2b...rest of the lineup is the usual suckfest

It's amazing what happens to Lilly at Wrigley when the wind isn't howling in.

Looks like Votto isn't happy he didn't make it, as he got ejected in the first inning today. That also ruins his streak of consecutive games reaching base.

WWW had long been considered the main person within LBJ's inner circle that was pushing for Chicago. If he's been kicked out of that circle, sure seems like there's been a difference of opinion on where James should go/stay

My sources reveal that Omar Infante has a terminal illness, and making the All-Star Game is being sponsored by Make a Wish

What a travesty that David Ortiz made it over Konerko.

WWW getting booted = LBJ staying in Cleveland. Better hope we get Wade. WWW can just got back to ruining college basketball now

I fear that after nights like tonight, KW will be more willing to give in to the crazy demands of the Nationals. Also, in case you haven't noticed, Dunn has really struggled since we played them.

Greg, Ozzie was the one who started Jones. Ozzie was the one who brought in the struggling Pena in a 2 run game. Ozzie let Jones bat in the 8th as the tying run. Ozzie let Washington dictate all the moves in the 8th to his advantage. Ozzie decided to have CQ bat for Viciedo, who at least has power, and decided to let one of the weakest hitters in baseball (Beckham) bat. This was a terribly managed game by someone's who ego has KILLED this offense. Thome has more extra base hits today than we've had in a month, it seems.

One of the worst managed games of the season for Ozzie. If Rios, PK, and Quentin have lost their way, then we're completely screwed.