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Nice catch by Griffey Jr.....kinda

QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Aug 14, 2008 -> 12:25 AM) There was a little bit of a gimp there, right? Sure seemed like it. Hopefully it's just a strawberry from the slide.

Go Griffey Jr! Hopefully Jermaine's ok.

What a great approach by Dye.

Just swing away AJP, as you ground out to the right side most of the time anyways.

QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Aug 13, 2008 -> 09:29 PM) .291-.359-.479-.838 33 2B, 24HR, 99RBI, 130K's I think his batting average will be a little lower, more due to the Colorado factor for Tulo. One thing I loved seeing about Beckham is he's a line drive hitter, and that's been missing from our organization for a long time.

FWIW, I think this is a big mistake, and will likely cause the Sox to use Carrasco for a significant amount of innings out of the bullpen. I would have rather just try to preserve the pen tonight with Buehrle on the mound, and then go for the win tomorrow with Carrasco going 5 innings and then turn it over to a fresh pen.

QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Aug 13, 2008 -> 09:26 PM) My expectations for Beckham at his peak is what Tulo did his rookie year. For argument's sake, what were those #

QUOTE (JFields27 @ Aug 13, 2008 -> 09:21 PM) So would Beckham be the ideal #2 hitter for this team? Reading his advanced scouting page, I think that fits him, but in 2 years who knows I think he's more of a 7th hitter (which isn't bad in the AL). I expect he'll be a .275 hitter with 20 homer pop and a leader on the field.

QUOTE (kyyle23 @ Aug 13, 2008 -> 09:05 PM) Every decision that has been criticized in the past year still has left the team in first place in August. From resigning Uribe, Keeping Quentin on the roster, giving Alexei a shot, Bringing up Wise over Owens, everything has been criticized. Let the kid pitch and see what he has got. He did pretty well last year given a shot, I dont think its terrible decision making to give him another shot Someone criticized Owens over Wise? Someone was upset that CQ made the roster?

QUOTE (SoIL @ Aug 13, 2008 -> 08:56 PM) I think most people figure Alexi will be the Sox shortstop after this season. And let me just say that would be a huge mistake. Ramirez seems like an ideal 2nd baseman, and I'm not so sure his defense will translate well to SS.

QUOTE (scenario @ Aug 13, 2008 -> 09:57 PM) It's hard to tell how good/bad Broadway has been in the minors this year. The team may have been having him work on specific pitches or working on control, etc. Remember, the organization's goal is not to wow AAA competition, it's to prepare guys for the next level. From people that saw him pitch live, he was simply awful. The thing that frustrates me is that last year was when he was supposedly working on things like command/location/pitch selection.

So we're not playing CQ or Ramirez tonight?

Don't forget that a team claimed Washburn today...could very well be the Sox. Is there any chance of a rain out tomorrow? Also, I heard last night we'll face Gio this wknd. That should make for a fun game thread.

The Slayer Era begins

QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Aug 13, 2008 -> 08:50 PM) Gave it a ride, came up short. How close was it?

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Aug 13, 2008 -> 08:29 PM) What the hell has happened to the Yankees. Look at the names of the 3 pitchers they trotted out... Darrell Rasner Dan Giese David Robertson I hate this joke, but The.Yankees.Are.Dead

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Aug 13, 2008 -> 05:33 AM) Just another note on the hot athlete topic, Alicia Sacramone does not look nearly as good with her hair down. Google confirms. I totally agree with this...what a let down.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Aug 13, 2008 -> 03:56 AM) Alicia Sacramone, as hot as she is, just choked on the floor exercise. A wipe out and a step out of bounds. Then the next one steps out of bounds too. Clutch. Maybe her choke job tonight will make her even more famous?

And there goes the lead.

QUOTE (Brian @ Aug 13, 2008 -> 03:33 AM) Agreed. Just cuz a girl wears spandex doesn't mean they are hot. When I was young watching the Olympics, I used to have crushed on the female gymnasts. Now I feel dirty and wrong watching them. That one gymnast on the US (Sacramone, I believe her name is) is the hottest gymnast I can remember.

What a great swing by Getz.

Carrasco warming up? Strange!

Javy's command has been fantastic tonight!

Jason Smith has not had some good at bats tonight.