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QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 12, 2009 -> 05:54 AM) His defense was supposed to what made him a top pick. Even at the draft his offense was going to be what he needed to work on. No, it's the other way around. His defense is suspect and his offense was his strength in college.

QUOTE (Palehosefan @ Jul 12, 2009 -> 04:47 AM) He's having a year similar to BMac or Rauch from years before, and he should be a nice candidate for BA player of the year if he can keep it up. He's not even a top 50 prospect according to BA.

QUOTE (santo=dorf @ Jul 12, 2009 -> 05:44 AM) Everyone knows I'm in this boat as I wasn't too comfortable even after he retired the first 9 hitters tonight. I noticed the caption on whitesox.com said "Gavin pitched an effective 7 2/3 innings giving up 5 runs." Huh? He also was the MVP of the game according to WGN

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Jul 12, 2009 -> 04:39 AM) I love Dye, but I'll contend there's a strong case to be made for Crede being the World Series MVP. Hell, a strong case could be made for Neal Cotts, as he got some big outs in all games (ok, that's stretching the MVP discussion I know)

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Jul 12, 2009 -> 05:15 AM) Jay Bruce just went out for six weeks with a wrist injury. IF the Reds weren't looking hard to get a bat before, they sure as hell are now. That's a team that has no chance to compete in the 2nd half, and would really hurt their future if they traded young guys for rentals.

QUOTE (Palehosefan @ Jul 12, 2009 -> 02:58 AM) I have to say, even with it being very early, Phegley is really, really struggling. Going to take a while for him to adjust to wooden bat.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jul 12, 2009 -> 02:33 AM) omfgwow I'd love to know what your blood pressure was after Morales' hit.

Haha!! Hell yes indeed

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 12, 2009 -> 02:32 AM) Where is the Jenks putaway pitch with two strikes? Hopefully on a plane in a trade prior to the deadline. He has got to try the hook in those situations. His 95 mph in the zone won't cut it.

What a bad pitch there on another 2-2 pitch. He hadn't seen a curve the entire AB.

If we lose this, please do us a favor and close the site down until tomorrow's game starts. Soxfan1 might not be able to handle it.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 12, 2009 -> 02:28 AM) Wow, just wow Beckham. Two misplays by him in one inning. What the hell are you talking about?

Be careful with the first pitch fastball!

Meltdown in full effect right now. Last 3 hitters have reached after having 2 strikes on them.

Oh boy, add that to the list of TwinkieDome plays.

I wonder if the league will start throwing him high fastballs with 2 strikes, as it makes that slap swing almost impossible.

Another powerful outing from Renowsky. Anyone know what pitches he throws?

Hudson's lines are so similar to McCarthy, it's scary.

Impressive! Great call by Ozzie there to not use Linebrink (since Thornton wasn't available)

I like the call to Jenks here. Not sure what's happened over last year, but Jenks used to own Morneau.

We'll take that!

Why is Thornton not warming up? That should be it for Gavin, but with their 3 lefties coming up, it seems like Ozzie's asleep at the wheel.

Has Jenks been drinking again?

I need to question Dye and PK's success at the Dome more often.

Wow, you see a Crede opposite field homer about as frequently as you'll see Haley's Comet