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QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 21, 2009 -> 10:05 PM) Peavy vs Harden would be nice to see. Just don't throw an inside fastball to Bradley. Peavy faced the Cubs two weeks ago, and Milton hit an absolute bomb off of him. Don't get me wrong though, with everything else I've said aside, it would be exciting as hell to watch Peavy pitch every 5 days.

QUOTE (DanksFan @ May 21, 2009 -> 10:02 PM) so peavy = vazquez? Peavy has a similar reputation to that of Javy regarding big games, that is true. Now, he's a better pitcher than Javy (even though Javy in Petco would be a pretty dangerous pitcher).

QUOTE (soxfan3530 @ May 21, 2009 -> 08:59 PM) hard to do much in big games when your team sucks and you dont have many of them.. Quite a few playoff games and a terrible performance in Colorado for the tiebreaker in 2007.

Honestly, this is just ignorant thinking. There's 162 games in the season, and every team has a game like this. This is not like an official visit in college basketball or football. I'd be willing to guess that Peavy has no idea what the final score of the game was.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ May 21, 2009 -> 09:09 PM) Not exactly putting on a convincing advertisement for the team today. Come on people, this is baseball. One game doesn't make a freaking difference. Hell, KW can say that if Nick Blackburn can go 7-0 at the Cell, then so can you. This isn't like a college basketball/football game where someone's on their official visit.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ May 21, 2009 -> 09:06 PM) I HIGHLY doubt Peavy accepts a trade to us. Neither does most Padres fans. If we pick up that option, he'll accept it.

Too bad Lillibridge isn't around to pitch. Knowing our luck, Anderson will be asked to pitch, and re-injure himself

QUOTE (shipps @ May 21, 2009 -> 08:22 PM) fathom would have a myocardial infarction Are you kidding? I want him long gone. He can't play defense. Someone scouted him completely wrong, and he really should just be a PH in the NL.

Damn, Tigers just got a DP from Michael Young with tying run on 3rd base.

QUOTE (Frankensteiner @ May 21, 2009 -> 07:13 PM) 3 reliable starters is more than any other team in this division, imo. Also, our softball offense is going to hit once we get into June. I can't believe Edwin Jackson ended up being so good so far. A lot of us missed that one.

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ May 21, 2009 -> 08:06 PM) Dear, Chris Getz. Stop pretending you’re a power hitter. Sincerely, White Sox fans. Dear, White Sox Organization. Stop encouraging him to think this way. Nonsense...the Sox sound like they're desperately trying to get Getz to hit the ball on the ground. Hell, even Hawk gets pissed when Getz flies out to the warning track.

QUOTE (shipps @ May 21, 2009 -> 08:07 PM) So Stark is saying that the Sox are either going to go from one extreme to another?? Get Peavy and everyone stays or dont get Peavy and eveyone goes?WTF Why can't you sell off players while trying to reload for the following season at the same time? I'd have absolutely no problem with this. Let's be honest...getting Peavy this year means nothing unless Gavin and Contreras can do something to contribute. 3 reliable starters won't get the job done unless you have a strong offense.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 21, 2009 -> 08:01 PM) From someone who is a negotiator for a living, if we are getting into the fine points of a contract then we are steps away from a deal. Both sides wouldnt be asking for things unless an agreement was in there somewhere. This is something I completely agree with you. I think we'll have an answer by 8 PM tonight.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 21, 2009 -> 07:36 PM) LOL, you dont think the Sox could come back from a 6 game deficit with not even 1/4 of the season over? Hilarious. Why DO you watch the White Sox? I think Tigers are the superior team this year, as their rotation has really matured and their offense is a lot more consistent. I would love to have Peavy for the next few years, but then there's the question about reloading our offense with young guys (Beckham, Allen, etc.). I don't even look at the standings until June though, to be totally honest. I couldn't tell you how many games in front or behind we are compared to Twins, KC, etc.

QUOTE (CanOfCorn @ May 21, 2009 -> 06:31 PM) This deal isn't just for this year. It's for the next 4. And with the players in AA coming up soon, I think it's a deal that has to be made if given the opportunity. This isn't a mid-season, lets see if we can win this year...it's a early season pickup in a winnable division that will help the team for years to come. And what in the last 2 decade of Sox baseball has made you think our players from the minors will be close to above average in their first 2-3 years? I love Slayer more than anyone, but there will be a learning curve for these guys I'm sure. I just worry about our offense the next couple of years, and would rather we use more of the money to get a leadoff hitter, etc.

QUOTE (TitoMB345 @ May 21, 2009 -> 06:29 PM) If this deal falls through because the Sox aren't willing to guarantee the final year... ugh. As a fan, I say get this deal done, no matter the cost, and move on from there. It's not every day you have the opportunity to bring in a solid ace to anchor your rotation around for the next 3-4 years. Peavy would be a huge boost to our team, and our fan base. Do it, Kenny. Just do it. That 22 million is way, way too much.

QUOTE (jphat007 @ May 21, 2009 -> 06:24 PM) I dont think this team is good enough to come back from a 6.5 game deficit. I'm not so sure this is a good idea. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Even with Peavy, we still have a ton of holes. I really hope he declines this deal.

What a disappointing game. Had a chance to actually have some momentum going, and Colon and the defense came out and let everyone down.

QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ May 21, 2009 -> 06:23 PM) If we had put a good showing today against the Twins, I would have to imagine that could have helped a little. We could have won 500-0 today, and it wouldn't impact his decision.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 21, 2009 -> 06:17 PM) THAT is why Wilson Betemit is always on the damned bench. A quadriplegic can play a better 3B It's time to get rid of him. You can't keep him on the roster wasting a spot. Sox really scouted his defensive ability wrong.

What happened? Yahoo stalled.

Looks like bad Bartolo showed up today. This is such a huge game for the momentum of the team, but Colon's not going to last long.

Pods is just a terrible base runner. He should realistically be 0-4 on the year stealing.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 21, 2009 -> 06:31 PM) I wish I still had my source at the Sox I wish we had Kona from chisox.com as a poster on this site.

Colon's on the mound. I love this lineup!