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QUOTE (hogan873 @ Jul 9, 2009 -> 09:18 PM) It's so damn frustrating in games like this. If is wasn't for Richard being off (way off), it's a whole different game. 1+ inning changes everything. I can't believe some people still think Richard is the best option as the 5th starter. He's been a huge disappointment after his first 3 starts.

We've had our chances with the right people up to tie this game today, but we can't seem to get over the hump.

QUOTE (Elgin Slim @ Jul 9, 2009 -> 07:59 PM) Poreda is fine where he is on the big league club, and that is as the 2nd lefty out of the pen. from what I've seen of him that is the best he'll be is a reliever. He doesn't have the stuff to be a starter. Might as well live with Richard and let him grow as a SP because he has better stuff than Poreda does. IMO Poreda will be a worse starter than Richard if you can believe that is possible You can't keep putting Richard into the rotation when he can't get through 5 innings and his ERA as a starter is approaching 7. This isn't 2007 where we're not competing and can take our lumps.

Wait for announcements after this game. There's no way Richard is staying in the rotation when we start the 2nd half. Of course, starting a struggling pitcher on 3 days rest who doesn't have the best stamina to start with is pretty foolish.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jul 9, 2009 -> 07:51 PM) Alexei is inconsistent, sometimes great, so not a great example. No, he's pretty awful. Having no range to your right and being just terrible turning a double play = below average SS.

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Jul 9, 2009 -> 06:20 PM) Thank God. For those that can't watch the game, there's nothing more frustrating than posts like this.

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Jul 9, 2009 -> 06:16 PM) Getz can play the OF, at least he has in the minors, frankly, i'd rather give Fields a chance out their again, it doesn't pay too me too concerned with having decent defense in LF, if you're going to sacrifice it in more important areas. Nix has been fine in the outfield so far this year coming into the game. As we've talked about, a decision about CQ has to be made soon. If they shut him down, then they have to find another outfielder.

QUOTE (TitoMB345 @ Jul 9, 2009 -> 06:16 PM) 24 pitches through 1 out for CR. Can AP pitch again today after pitching 1.2 on Tuesday? We'll be fine with bullpen arms today. The goal is to limit Cleveland's runs right now.

QUOTE (TitoMB345 @ Jul 9, 2009 -> 06:15 PM) He dropped/missed AJ's throw to third on the steal, somehow. Pretty catchable. Would the runner have been out?

QUOTE (TitoMB345 @ Jul 9, 2009 -> 07:13 PM) 1-0 Indians on a drop by Beckham. Drop in which way?

Could Nix have caught Cabrera's double? I fully anticipate this being Richard's last start for a few months.

Oney's also his direct report regarding CQ's health.

I've always felt we don't do a good job of treating Richard like a young pitcher. Even last year, it seemed like he would start a game one day and then throw 3 innings out of the bullpen 3 days later. In some ways, he was our own Terry Mulholland.

QUOTE (SHIPPS @ Jul 9, 2009 -> 04:16 PM) It was at this point a month and a half ago. They need to get a left fielder for this year and for the future. CQ will move to right. Yes, but we gave him a month and a half to improve and it sounds like he's not even close to being able to run ok.

It's to the point with Quentin where they have to decide if they want to risk him playing in pain or just want to shut him down. If they decide to shut him down they desperately need to acquire another outfielder.

Nice win without a homer

QUOTE (Jenks Heat @ Jul 9, 2009 -> 02:33 AM) I'd play Wise over Getz or Anderson...............I can't beleive I typed that., No thanks to seeing Wise against LHP.

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Jul 9, 2009 -> 02:33 AM) I'd love to get Cody Ross from the Marlins. Young, cheap with tremendous pop. They want the world for Ross.

I'm all for playing Nix in LF, Pods in CF, and Getz at 2nd tomorrow.

Who's pitching the 9th?

QUOTE (jphat007 @ Jul 9, 2009 -> 02:16 AM) I'll never forget that Span triple off of Bobby. I think I remember fathom yelling that he was only throwing fastballs. I can't believe that Jenks retired them on 8 pitches in the tiebreaker

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Jul 9, 2009 -> 03:14 AM) do you ever get this weird feeling in your stomach when the sox are leading by one or two going into the 8th inning at the metrodome? Do you know me at all? I get a weird feeling if the Sox are up 20 runs with 2 outs in the 9th! But I know what you mean. Twins know that they can comeback in the Dome.

QUOTE (beckham15 @ Jul 9, 2009 -> 03:11 AM) you know it seems to me like we are clicking on all cylinders right now i just hope the All-Star Break doesnt cool the bats down Before the ASB will be an even bigger test at Minnesota.

Hell of a read by Pods there.

Nix is a f***ing monster!