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QUOTE (lostfan @ May 31, 2009 -> 12:40 AM) It's really hard to tell a jump from TV unless you're actually at the game. I actually haven't seen Anderson play in person until earlier this year, I had to take everyone's word for it until then. I think it's fair to say he has almost as much range as Adam Jones (someone I get to see a lot). Adam Jones is excellent already, and looks to be a top 10 player for the future. He reminds me a lot of Eric Davis.

Good jump by Getz. Just make contact Fields.

QUOTE (lostfan @ May 31, 2009 -> 12:35 AM) Yeah I figured it had to have been hit away from Anderson if it was a triple to center with him playing there. It's rare that he actually misplays a ball. I personally couldn't tell if it was a bad jump. He was playing way too shallow though, and Buehrle pitched away from the defense by leaving a change-up over the inner half.

QUOTE (lostfan @ May 31, 2009 -> 12:24 AM) What happened on the triple? Bloomquist hit what should have been a pretty routine fly to center, but Anderson was shaded way over to right and extremely shallow. Anderson made a big dive for it, but missed it. Stoney was critical of Anderson's jump.

Anderson with another swing on the 0-0 pitch that makes you shake your head. Stoney's making a great observation about Meche opening up too early.

QUOTE (Kalapse @ May 31, 2009 -> 12:14 AM) 2-16. His OBP in the leadoff spot is right around .310 even counting his amazing day in Anaheim. His new style of hitting basically makes it impossible for him to draw a walk. Lets just hope he can keep swinging the magic wand though.

1-0 KC

Can we get a mulligan?

QUOTE (Kalapse @ May 30, 2009 -> 11:06 PM) Podsednik sure is living off that one game in Anaheim. What is he, like 2-15 since that game with no walks?

Stults getting roughed up yet again. If Kuroda doesn't come back with good stuff, the Dodgers might need to find another starting pitcher. I highly doubt Eric Milton will be sufficient.

So is he under contract for next season?

I said during the entire Peavy situation that I'd take my chances of one of Poreda, Richard, and Hudson (if he was included) being better than Peavy by 2013 when Peavy would have been making 20+million. I'd much rather have KW have some payroll flexibility for once and see what else we can add.

If the Sox didn't take Broadway, they were going to take one of the local boys: Carrillo or Bogusevich. Broadway's actually been better than both.

I'll say it: Richard should be untouchable right now. A lefty starter who can throw 94 mph with potentially an above average change and slider (holy cow, that thing was filthy) should not be traded. Poreda needs to be the chip we use in a trade.

This is a huge upgrade offensively.

Will Castro be a type B FA?

What's his contract status?

QUOTE (joesaiditstrue @ May 30, 2009 -> 03:00 AM) pointless trade He'll get 125 ABs for the Sox

I like it

Anderson looks like he might have tweaked his oblique again. Hopefully it's nothing, but he took some awkward swings/follow-through

The first time I read Tim Wheeler's scouting profile, I thought he'd be a good pick for the Sox. The recent mock draft has him falling to #32.

Richard seems to be dominating lefty hitters lately (besides Teahen).

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ May 30, 2009 -> 01:46 AM) This was the first chance I've had to catch Strasburg live. Dude is even better than advertised. Virginia has one of the top 5 offenses in the country and they had no chance after the second inning. Strasburg single-handedly gives the Nationals instant credibility. He could definitely pitch and more importantly be effective in the majors right now. Yeah, I was impressed by him, and then even more impressed when I learned that UVa's offense is as good as it is. He made their hitters look like high schoolers.

Give them someone like McCullough for him.

Yes, Corky is awful. He gives us nothing offensively in the games he plays in. Considering we seem to be trying to rest AJP against any LHP we face, it's important we boost our LHP offense.