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QUOTE (mr_genius @ May 9, 2010 -> 09:14 PM) so who's the new closer? Thornton

QUOTE (jphat007 @ May 9, 2010 -> 09:14 PM) Well, the offense sucks, the starting pitching sucks, the bullpen sucks. That's not a good combination. Plain and simple, this team isn't very good outside of Rios, Konerko, Jones, Danks, and Thornton. Hopefully Peavy can join that group as well.

So happy we brought Jenks back this offseason, this past offseason looks worse every single f***ing day.

And that's the last we'll ever see of him as the closer. Jenks, you are an absolutely awful pitcher now. Go find your curve, or you'll be out of baseball in 3 years.

Nice hanger by Jenks there. Ugh, Jenks is sooooo awful!

I hate Jenks and the first pitch fastball to lefties.

QUOTE (chw42 @ May 9, 2010 -> 09:04 PM) You know why Vernon Wells is a crappy center fielder? He just showed it. He's a damn good outfielder, IMO

Great games for Quentin and Rios!

QUOTE (chw42 @ May 9, 2010 -> 08:48 PM) Why didn't they show Beckham's check swing again? It was a blatant swing, not much different than Ruiz.

So Pena is our RH set-up man? I'm so happy we keep letting Santos get mop-up innings, why would you want your 5th reliever or so being your set-up man?

Having to balance Mother's Day activities with the game, but got to see Pierre and Beckham bat. Beckham, you're going to enjoy the ladies in Charlotte!

QUOTE (mr_genius @ May 9, 2010 -> 08:07 PM) that pitch was a massive hanger The way this year has gone, the Blue Jays hitter would have hit a 3 run homer.

Well, that was an awful AB by Jones. I wish we would move up Rios to the 3rd spot sooner rather than later.

Good swing, thought it was going farther off the bat.

That 2-0 wasn't even close. Just shoot that ball to RF if he throws it again.

QUOTE (WHarris1 @ May 9, 2010 -> 08:59 PM) Nice, finally made something happen. Nix is having a great day BTW He's almost reached base more vs LHP today than Teahen has all season.

1st and 2nd, 2 outs for Jones? I would honestly consider having Kotsay bat for Beckham.

There we go, way to go Ozzie!

Do a hit-and-run, I don't even care if it doesn't work!

QUOTE (WHarris1 @ May 9, 2010 -> 08:56 PM) I despise Ramon Castro I'll never understand bringing him back. It would be like the Bulls bringing back Hakim Warrick after he had a terrible stint with them in his half season.

The sooner we DFA Castro, the better. He really isn't good, as is having an awful time catching up to anything. Lucy was giving us far better at bats.

Alexei having himself quite the awful game.

As "Slayer's" biggest fan on this site, I think it's obvious he needs to get sent down to AAA. He's shown absolutely no signs of breaking out of his month long slump, and you can really see the frustration in his body language on the field and in the dugout. I don't even care about how his performance is hurting the team right now, as this season is looking like a long shot. It's vitally important for this franchise that Beckham is a productive starting 2nd baseman for years to come, and he needs to go back to the minors and regain his confidence. As someone else said in the game thread, maybe a few new voices from the Charlotte hitting coach will help him out. I really respect how Ozzie has handled Beckham's struggles this season, FWIW

QUOTE (jphat007 @ May 9, 2010 -> 08:27 PM) I hope Detroit stays close so MInny can't run away with it. Poor Beckham stinks. I swear Detroit's 1-2-3-4 of the order gets on base like 10 times a game and has 10 total bases.

QUOTE (Palehosefan @ May 9, 2010 -> 08:27 PM) Gordon needs some AAA at-bats. At least he can get a hitting coach that can help him ;-). Agreed, what a bust Beckham's been this season. Hell, Tyler Colvin looks more promising than he does.