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Carlos Pena likely to miss the entire Twins series.

QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Aug 1, 2010 -> 05:58 PM) Yeah I'm sure the lefty PH thing is an excuse the team would use that Kotsay is still here. But we play in the American League so pinch hitters really don't mean anything, and who would Ozzie even PH Kotsay for? This all not even pointing out the fact that Kotsay can't hit, so that kind of kills the idea of having him as a pinch hitter. Kotsay's well on his way to being one of the most disliked Sox players ever on this board, especially with what is possibly going to happen over the next few days.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Aug 1, 2010 -> 04:29 PM) Im glad to see Suzuki get a day off against the Sox Now Stone and Hawk cannot talk about how he's the face of the A's and just signed a contract extension during his first AB!

QUOTE (scenario @ Aug 1, 2010 -> 04:51 PM) I don't disagree that he is adding value to the team. Hell, I'd love to keep him in Chicago, but... Let's just play this out for a minute... Carlos Torres is going to get called up to pitch the second game of the double-header on Tuesday. So, what is the corresponding roster move? Dump the only left-handed pinch hitter we have (Kotsay)? Maybe but unlikely Send down the only backup SS/2B we have (Lillibridge)? Unlikely. A relief pitcher like Threets? Possible. We don't have any players who are candidates for coming down with a mysterious injury. Tank make simply be the most movable player in the short term. I do agree that when Teahen comes up it probably makes more sense for Kotsay to go though. Because Teahen would fill the LH hitter spot... and either Viciedo or Teahen could play 1B. Omar can play SS/2B...and I really could care less about a lefty PH, as who in our lineup would Ozzie even use a PH for? Heck, he let Andruw Jones face a righty closer last weekend with Kotsay on the bench.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Aug 1, 2010 -> 03:41 AM) I'm in love, man. You think I'm hard on KW right now? Let him give up a talent like Carlos like dumbass Billy Beane did and you'd have to put KW in the witness protection program. I'd dedicate my life to tracking him down. He very well could be a HOF caliber player if he stays in Colorado long-term

In case no one else saw it, Carlos Gonzalez with a 460 ft walkoff homer to win the game and give him the cycle.

CarGo is absolutely amazing.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Aug 1, 2010 -> 02:21 AM) Run faster and play better defense would be the only way... He's not overly slow. Definitely faster than Kotsay is.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Aug 1, 2010 -> 03:15 AM) Basically, we need to pray that Kenny can convince Ozzie to keep Viciedo instead of another player... I don't know what else Viciedo needs to do in order to stay on this roster when Teahen comes back.

Can't link it right now, but KW had some absolutely glowing reviews about Viciedo in Phil Rogers' article on chicagosports.com

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 1, 2010 -> 01:42 AM) Actually, Rios is still hitting .305 since the AS break. The difference is that all of Rios's power came in May (1.106 OPS, 8 HR). Like you said, no power, bad base running, and some defensive miscues. Not saying he's been awful, but he seems a step slower all around. I wonder if anyone knows what his line drive percentage was pre/post?

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Aug 1, 2010 -> 02:37 AM) It sickens me that I can't get excited. Soon as Teahen comes back it's a wrap for Dayan. That would sicken me as well. He's hit the ball just as hard as anyone else since he's been up. He also gives great balance to the bottom of the lineup to go along with Beckham swinging well. Jones needs to be used to give Rios some days off in CF, as Rios has really slowed down since the ASB.

That a boy Viciedo! With the deadline passing, just play him every day and hope for the best.

Good news is we get to see Castro bat tomorrow.

Funny stat: the player with the most home runs against Tampa over the last year and a half is....Nick Swisher. Guess he really was upset to not be in the lineup against them in the 2008 postseason.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Aug 1, 2010 -> 01:20 AM) Jesus Paul. Do we have a single opposite field single all game?

Wow, Konerko missed that pitch by a foot. Dominating performance by Braden tonight.

QUOTE (southsidepride15 @ Aug 1, 2010 -> 01:16 AM) Lol, let me guess....tailing fastball, inner half?? Nope, hanging slider that was murdered by Joyce

Guys...you'll never believe this. In an important game, Javy gave up a go-ahead home run in the 6th inning.

Wow, that was a rare awful at bat for Alexei.

Pierre with a fantastic game.

Haha, there we go! Let's get tying run to the plate.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Aug 1, 2010 -> 12:41 AM) Jones is actually pretty good against lefties. The problem is more what Kotsay does against lefties. If you're going to cry, at least cry about the right things. Thing is, Jones is getting a ton of at bats vs righties. Basically 150 out of his 210 ABs have been against RHP this season. As we've talked about, it seems the sox misjudged Kotsay's ability to play the outfield.

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Aug 1, 2010 -> 12:38 AM) What an interesting day for our offense to suck hardcore. We miss out on the big bats in the afternoon, and look like we could really use one a few hours later when, for the past 45 days we have been doing fine w/o it. Always have to worry about self-fulfilling prophecies with the Sox.

Give Braden credit, he's getting a ton of funky swings. Weird game for the Sox, as we've had a ton of leadoff guys reach.