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QUOTE (retro1983hat @ Apr 12, 2008 -> 01:23 AM) One of the most stubborn players I have ever seen. Why is he stubborn? I think he just doesn't have the stuff he used to. His forkball used to be one of the best pitches in baseball....now he can't get Clete Thomas to chase it.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 12, 2008 -> 01:23 AM) Seriously Fathom, did you even bother thinking this through? Is any team going to release a guy with $20 million + left on his contract? Considering Contreras has the ability to decline a trip to the minors, the only other option would be to DL him.

QUOTE (CryptviLL @ Apr 12, 2008 -> 02:22 AM) Damn jose blows This starting rotation of ours is so inconsistent.

Anyone with gameday that can report what Jose's velocity is? And just like that, we're losing. The sooner Contreras is released, the better!

Broadway went 7-1 tonight, and Fields is 3-3 with 2b, HR.

Contreras doesn't get near the swings and miss on his fork ball like he used to. Tigers might have the bases loaded very soon.

Polanco's a big batter in this game....a 2 out hit would give Tigers a ton of momentum.

QUOTE (Brian @ Apr 12, 2008 -> 02:11 AM) I thought that was just good hitting. It was, but maybe more than anyone in baseball, he's a fastball hitter. This umpire is awful though!

Really, why do we continue to throw Inge fastballs?

Add Roy Oswalt to the list of aces who are slumping to start the year.

Cabrera with about 4 great pitches to hit, but couldn't square one up. Lopez is tiring already.

QUOTE (daa84 @ Apr 12, 2008 -> 12:56 AM) HALL WITH A HIT! what is that 3 in his sox career I couldn't recall seeing him get a hit last year. That a boy Quentin.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Apr 12, 2008 -> 12:57 AM) it's T Pain. Not according to the clip they played 100 times on the Score today.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Apr 12, 2008 -> 12:56 AM) So in two years, would anyone mind an OF of Swish, BA and Quentin? That could be downright sexilicious. I'd love it, but I just can't see the Sox giving the keys to Anderson again.

Toby's alive! Nice hit T-Dawg

Anderson's just such a damn good hitter now with his new mechanics.

Our lineup is playing right into Lopez's strength (slider to righties). He's not normally a high pitch count reliever, so need to make him work.

QUOTE (Brian @ Apr 12, 2008 -> 01:47 AM) We are thinking about ditching Comcast as well. Prices are going up too much. We're looking at AT&T Advanced TV or DirectTV. Don't know too much about the AT&T option though. The Directv extra innings package in HD is awesome. The mix channel rules, and there's great features like box scores and a channel that will take you to big moments in every game.

QUOTE (daa84 @ Apr 12, 2008 -> 01:47 AM) pat burrell hurting the cubs right now...pat burrell may be the most underrated player in baseball... He makes hitting look so easy sometimes.

Maybe the best sequence I've seen by Contreras in 2 years there against Ordonez.

Nice swing by Konerko there. A few more crappy games by Thome, and you need to move him down in the order. Disappointing 1st inning when you consider they have a better pitcher in the game.

Thome is just opening up way too quick. Even when he takes pitches, he's off-balanced. Got to score at least one run here.

Lopez features a pretty solid slider. With all the righties in our lineup, we need Thome to do some damage.

I have to say, I'm so proud of Ozzie for not having to put a speedy guy at the LF spot. Well done Oz!

Mercy, you won't see a better double play than that. Good job Cabrera!