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QUOTE(Jordan4life_2007 @ Apr 28, 2007 -> 01:18 AM) Well, the one they brought back was hitting over .300 with a .387 OBP before he got hurt. I don't know why I always take the bait. Who else exactly was Kenny supposed to sign? He's the type of guy who can't stay healthy. How many times can a "speed" player pull a muscle in the leg area before you give up on him?

Dye!!

QUOTE(caulfield12 @ Apr 28, 2007 -> 01:14 AM) As long as he doesn't walk 4-5 hitters per game and elevate his pitch counts, he can still be a very effective pitcher at 91-93 MPH. Johan Santana usually throws in that 92-93 range as well. Santana has the change, Contreras has the forkball, although he doesn't throw the fork nearly as much as he used to. Despite his troubles this year, his IP/H ratio is very respectable. That's the problem, the forkball is non-existent right now. He's probably thrown only a handful of quality forkballs all season.

It's ok Konerko, you said it's good if you strikeout a lot.

QUOTE(TitoMB345 @ Apr 28, 2007 -> 01:11 AM) God, our offense is absolutely f***ing disgusting right now. Why is Greg Walker still a f***ing paid coach in this league? KW deserves some blame also for not getting a new LF/leadoff man.

Nicely turned double plays the last two innings. Can this offense get anything going?

Ugh....another grounder right back up the middle. I really wish he'd go for the K when he gets 2 strikes.

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Apr 28, 2007 -> 01:07 AM) I think fields needs to be the guy who comes up. He is right handed, has some pop in his bat. We have enough left handed options on the team. I agree, he could DH some or give Crede a rest. Either way, we went from having a stuggling offense to having a bad offense with Thome out.

QUOTE(Jordan4life_2007 @ Apr 28, 2007 -> 12:46 AM) It was quite obvious Thome was in much worse shape than anybody was letting on. Bernstein was all over that one.

Cintron's swing has been way too long since the start of Spring Training. Greg Walker's job security went down a lot when Thome did.

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Apr 28, 2007 -> 12:57 AM) When did Contreras become El Duque. He just decided to go from guy who throws 95 and up with a nasty splitter to Mr. Sidearmer with 90mph. What is it too costly to get a medical diagnosis or an MRI. I miss the pitcher who used to throw his forkball on any pitch. QUOTE(santo=dorf @ Apr 28, 2007 -> 12:58 AM) Just like the ALCS I was a little nervous about Anderson getting to the plate there to shove it in our face.

Big double play!! Not sure how he's doing it with no forkball either, but that's a big momentum play possibly.

These low 87 mph fastballs won't cut it.

QUOTE(The Ginger Kid @ Apr 28, 2007 -> 12:48 AM) clearly you didn't watch him much in the past Career high in steals in one year is 13. QUOTE(winninguglyin83 @ Apr 28, 2007 -> 12:49 AM) Is eduardo perez worth a call? Yes Oh super...a walk to #9 hitter and then that. Iguchi needs to take charge on those if he can.

Looks like Contreras has the Garcia disease this year. His average fastball is around 90 mph and he has no command of his forkball.

QUOTE(The Ginger Kid @ Apr 28, 2007 -> 12:45 AM) anderson also had a very good arm and speed in LF. but you're right, he's not what he was a couple of years ago Anderson and speed have never been in same sentence.

The best hitter that could be available is J. Jones on the Cubs. This offense needs some help though.

QUOTE(santo=dorf @ Apr 28, 2007 -> 12:34 AM) It wasn't as good as his road numbers, during the day, against latino pitchers. Ha, that's not what I was getting at. I meant after the ASB last year, and included that his wrist was bothering him during that time. QUOTE(santo=dorf @ Apr 28, 2007 -> 12:37 AM) Anyone else think Garrett Anderson is overrated? He reminds me of an Erstad with a little more power and more durability. Had a few good years, but he got old quickly.

QUOTE(caulfield12 @ Apr 28, 2007 -> 12:32 AM) I'm assuming they'll recall Sweeney...or do they bring Eduardo Perez back? Sweeney isn't ready to hit at this level. Perez would help, but we'd still have no one vs RHP.

We're screwed

Missing hangers and leaving men on base....seen this show before. QUOTE(santo=dorf @ Apr 28, 2007 -> 12:27 AM) Just a quick note. Thome (2006) In 222 plate appearances vs LHP: .236/.354/.361 In 375 plate appearances vs RHP: .321/.454/.749 Vladimir (2006) In 171 plate appearnaces vs. LHP: .401/.483/.687 In 486 plate appearances vs. RHP: .307/.347/.509 I wonder if there were any Angels fans looking for a platoon partner for Vlad like some Sox fans wanted for Thome. How was Thome after the ASB vs LHP when his wrist was hurting?

Thankfully we have so much offensive depth in the minors.

Have fun on the DL Thome. I'll be thrilled if he's back to 100 pct before the ASB. We're screwed.

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Apr 27, 2007 -> 08:38 PM) I take it back. Fathom, you lose. That's great. One thing Ozzie needs to do is get Thome some days off against LHP over the course of the season and try to prevent nagging injuries. I like the lineup tonight...Angels are playing well though.

QUOTE(CryptviLL @ Apr 27, 2007 -> 01:33 PM) if our pitchign keeps up there ways, we shud be Allright without thome. No