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Well, lets hope Bobby keeps up his high level of play when he inevitably comes in for the save later this inning.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 11, 2010 -> 04:32 PM) Lillibridge does look noticeably stronger this season, so that's promising. It looks like he has pretty decent forearms, didn't notice that last year, perhaps he's been lifting. He'll probably be in the lineup tomorrow whether it be 2B or 3B.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 11, 2010 -> 04:24 PM) Who gets the 9th? I'd go with Thornton...but it will probably be Linebrink. I'd go Putz, he's worked 1 inning since the 6th.

Randy Williams is still way out ahead in WHIP right now. Of ALL pitchers with at least 20 IP he's up by over 0.20 points.

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Jun 11, 2010 -> 03:54 PM) What f***ing sense does this make? I like how managing a Championship team gives you a job for life but assembling one really means nothing.

QUOTE (jasonxctf @ Jun 11, 2010 -> 01:00 PM) so no Teahan or Omar this series. Nice... That's not really a good thing. Omar's hit .321/.394/.500/.894 in 35 PA with his usual awesome defense since Teahen went down.

I'm going to split this out, it seems as though this saga may be coming to an end very soon.

QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Jun 11, 2010 -> 12:24 AM) Cowley adding some more fuel to the fire. http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/wh...T-sox11.article This f***ing thing is coming to a head.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 10, 2010 -> 10:30 PM) Yep, I forgot all those games that were tied that he blew for us didn't count. 5 for 9 in those situations over the past 2 seasons. Don't count as a blown save but they're standard closer situations and just as if not more important than a save.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 10, 2010 -> 10:30 PM) Yep, I forgot all those games that were tied that he blew for us didn't count. $7.5M and he can only pitch under one very specific scenario and even then you can only be comfortable putting him out there with a 3 run lead. There are teams out there that pay similar money to their closer that do not have this problem, they don't s*** the bed when there's not save to be made. God I hate arguing this.

QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Jun 10, 2010 -> 10:27 PM) While I agree that Jenks been pitching like complete turd, and Greg likes to overvalue anyone from the 2005 squad, Bobby only blew 1 save so far. The last on this teams long list of problems. Thanks, I hadn't heard that exact line in like a week.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jun 10, 2010 -> 10:12 PM) I tip my cap to Omar who I normally criticize and hate. I again applaud Bobby, but all his naysayers are quiet again. How bout you people who constantly dog on Bobby give him some love. My god ... he's Bobby f***ing Jenks. I again credit Omar, who I have despised, and applaud Beckham, who I haven't buried and applaud Danks for a great game! But where's the Bobby love?? He's still amazing. HURRAY! The $7.5M closer has been competent at his job for 2 straight games! It's kind of sad when that's a big f***ing deal.

Looks like Oney's done running his mouth (for now):

Dontrelle Willis' line from today: 4 IP, 6 BB, 3 H, 2 R, 2 WP, 2 BK

Sergio is just impressive as all hell. He was going to eventually hit a rough patch this season and he's doing a hell of a job to get through it right now.

This doesn't even have anything to do with Cowley, any reporter in town would have phrased it that way. When you're dealing with a subject as complicated and potentially explosive as the waiving of a NTC or asking to be traded in the event of a complete rebuild a tweet paraphrasing a player's quote is not going to suffice.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 10, 2010 -> 02:18 PM) Oh come on, after Cowley's initial tweet, it sounded much worse than what Peavy actually said. Maybe you shouldn't freak out over a tweet that paraphrases a quote that should NEVER be paraphrased?

Vizquel since Teahen went down: 33 PA, .321/.375/.500/.875

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 10, 2010 -> 02:14 PM) Yup. Why is it that I see nothing to get upset about in that quote?

QUOTE (MHizzle85 @ Jun 10, 2010 -> 01:36 AM) There are still a group of people who could give two s***s about hockey out there... There were a ton of people at the Sox game wearing Hawks jerseys.

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Jun 9, 2010 -> 04:59 PM) I could post this in 3 different threads: MDGonzales Williams: "Some changes need to be made." 3 minutes ago via mobile web cst_sox "I don't know what and I don't when but some changes need to take place.'' KW half a minute ago via API

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 9, 2010 -> 05:06 PM) He's also 29 years old and frankly is unlikely to keep up this pace for the next 2-3 years, already expensive, and could be a major grab for a contender this year. He should be a damn good offensive player (.365 wOBA) and great defensive player (CF for the next few years, maybe RF at the end of the deal), that's an integral part of a ballclub. If you don't expect him to keep up even that level of production then A.) he should never have been claimed in the first place and B.) we need to go into full rebuilding mode because I don't see a whole lot of building blocks in the organization right now. Personally, I'm only trading him for a package of talent that blows me away.

I could post this in 3 different threads: MDGonzales Williams: "Some changes need to be made." 3 minutes ago via mobile web

MDGonzales Vizquel to miss 1st 2 gsmes(sic) of cubs series to address family matter in Venezuela 10 minutes ago via mobile web

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 9, 2010 -> 04:29 PM) I can't bear to move Alex now. I have fallen in love with his talents. If we do trade Alex we're rebuilding, not retooling and KW has not been one to rebuild.