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Ugh, you can't walk Pie to lead off the inning. Wieters sucks from the right side...just a terrible pitch.

Tons of called 3rd strikes tonight. I hate watching Quentin face LHP, as it seems like the only thing he can do is foul off hittable pitches.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Aug 26, 2010 -> 02:03 AM) His legs have been bothering him quite a bit. Once those go, your back is sure to be next. Fatigue?

Rios shaking his wrist after that swing. Wouldn't shock me if he's really banged up, as he just cannot hit the ball with authority anymore.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Aug 26, 2010 -> 01:57 AM) Does anybody really know what this team can and can't afford anymore? I used to think DA was just a hater. But I still can't believe the Jackson trade. It's one thing about bringing in guys with set contracts. However, next time we get into a bidding war for a high-priced FA and win will be the first in a very long time (PK doesn't count)

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Aug 26, 2010 -> 01:57 AM) I like him as a player, but he's going to be overpaid. And interesting reclamation project may be none other than Curtis Granderson. I would love to have Granderson on the Sox

Not a chance in hell the Sox can afford Crawford next season. For as much money as he'll receive, I'm not too upset about that.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Aug 26, 2010 -> 12:40 AM) Beltran Hell of a prediction, only issue would be that there's no outfield spots open unless Quentin is traded or gets moved to DH. I would say that even if we don't get Manny now, it wouldn't shock me if he's our DH next year.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Aug 26, 2010 -> 12:38 AM) "Andruw Jones is in the best shape of his life." What past his prime scrub will we pick up next offseason? Jason Varitek

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Aug 26, 2010 -> 12:37 AM) And a terrible piece of hitting by Jones, as usual. Hawk went from loving him to HATING him. Melton has said similar things about him.

Yep, it makes a lot of sense to keep Beckham down in the order hitting after Mr. Mendoza Line.

Is it true that all 40 of Bautista's home runs have been to the left side of center field?

ESPN reporting both put on the DL

Hopefully Castro plays tonight.

Had the pleasure of watching the last inning in that Phillies/Astros game. I saw something I've never seen before, and that was some of the Astros players in the dugout clapping along with a "Let's go Oswalt" chant. Bagwell was definitely one of those clapping in unison with the crowd.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 25, 2010 -> 05:30 PM) Look up. Beat my by 1 minute!

QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 25, 2010 -> 06:20 AM) How can somebody in authority on a site be so rude? I don't get it. That's like a manager of a restaurant telling you to f*** off if you don't like the uncooked steak. Haha, you're upset about this but not upset about Ozzie telling the fans to stop watching the f'n games if they don't like his decisions?

QUOTE (hitlesswonder @ Aug 25, 2010 -> 05:11 PM) It's possible that KW wasn't exactly telling the truth to the Trib. I wouldn't be surprised if he was flat-out lying and that he vetoed Ozzie's request. I have to think at least one of Ozzie or KW is gone after this season and then both after 2011.... Didn't the Tribune article say that KW went as far as to show the text messages he got from Ozzie to prove they didn't believe they needed another reliever? Ugh, I'm so sick of the bulls*** between the GM and Manager.

KW and Ozzie upset with each other again? Haugh was trying to explain KW's side of the story, but meanwhile, he made it look like Ozzie was upset with KW. http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseb...4,0,5312.column

Hell of a performance by Jenks. Really showed a lot of guts the last two games.

So if Jenks threw that ball into center field, does Hawk swear on live television?

Haha, yes sir! Jenks continues to be the best fielding pitcher in Sox history. Never seen him mess up a play.

Gotta love Hawk blaming Joe West for bullpen issues, even though it's only impacting Pena tonight.

QUOTE (Friend of Nordhagen @ Aug 25, 2010 -> 04:00 AM) At this point, how can Matt Thornton not be placed on the DL? We are literally out of pitchers. JOE WEST

QUOTE (JorgeFabregas @ Aug 25, 2010 -> 03:59 AM) I didn't even know that JJ was available for this game. I figured he was still hurt. The MRI on his knee was clean, so he's just going to have to rest up so the inflammation dies down. Can't keep putting him on the mound and hoping his knee doesn't start bugging him.