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QUOTE(qwerty @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 10:52 PM) That is santo your talking to... Holy s***, WTF was I thinking.

QUOTE(santo=dorf @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 10:34 PM) I disagree. Wickman almosts always comes in with nobody on base and the lead, whereas a guy like Politte comes in with runners on base and possibly a tied ballgame. Hell, Wickman has inherited 4 runners this year and 3 of them have scored.. Saves can be the most misleading stat IMO. Farmer talked about how he heard Mike Timlin as an All-Star and argue the case for Politte. BTW, I can't believe how big this thread has blown up. Santo, don't bother with any sort of logic. The guy was completely blind to anything but saves and ERA. He was running around in circles ignoring obvious statistics that proved him wrong.

QUOTE(GreatScott82 @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 10:14 PM) Heres is what I expect to happen before the trade deadline: KW picks up another start- Schmidt, Zito or Burnett. 1. McCarthy gets sent back down to triple-a for some seasoning. (unless he is part of the deal to aqcuire a starter) 2. El-duque comes back from the DL and goes to the bulpen. A trade like this kills 2 birds with 1 stone. We add a solid arm to our already strong pen and gain an outstanding starter. Makes sense- go for it KW!! If you're going to trade for one of those pitchers, most likely BMac would be a main part of any package you send to one of those teams so your #1 isn't even possible.

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 10:05 PM) Team - 3 mil buyout ^^^

QUOTE(ZoomSlowik @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 09:57 PM) I don't think so. He's already got one starter with injury issues, and Burnett is a free agent at the end of the year, and it is unlikely we'd sign him. I don't think Kenny would make a move for a rent a player (obviously this is also an issue with Schmidt, although I believe he has a rather sizeable option). '06 Schmidt has a $10 Mil option.

QUOTE(GreatScott82 @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 09:51 PM) Looks like Zito is pitching better than Schmidt tonite. As i said before Zito is getting hot as the season progresses. He has always been a 2nd half pitcher- just food for thought. Oakland is now 8-2 in their last 10 and only 7 games out of the WildCard. They're not going to trade Zito. They're going to try and make a run at the playoffs.

QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 09:44 PM) Uh, no. We should've had Foulke for his good years instead of Koch, and Foulke still might have walked and signed with the Red Sox in free agency. Cotts>Foulke

I still want Paxson to pull something off here (a miracle) and get Turiaf. I just think he would be so perfect for the Bulls.

That Foulke trade is looking pretty damn good for us right now, ain't it.

9-8 Twins.

QUOTE(S720 @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 09:33 PM) This will be my last response to this topic. I understand what you have stated. All I'm saying is after the exciting Buerhle's win, at least let everyone enjoy the win. The first time you mentioned Halladay is better than Buerhle, I just didn't think about it. But then you kept on going about it. To me being a HOMER, that's not right. Of course, you are aware of Buerhle could have easily been 13-1 right now, am I right? Anyway, let's enjoy this win, shall we Kalapse? Yes, yes we shall.

QUOTE(Lefty Of Love @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 09:29 PM) If we have learned anything from watching Nomar lead the league in all-start balloting at SS despie spending more time on the DL than on the field, it's that the AS game has nothing to do with rewarding the best players. The AS game is a popularity contest. I don't mind. But let's remember that who gets chosen for the team is largely independent of whhich players are the best this season. Remember also that suddenly the fan vote is turning sane this season. Nomar dropped to third place at SS. Teixiera is now leading at 1B. Ichiro is dropping in voting and Damon is gaining. Carlos Beltran is dropping and Miguel Cabrera is gaining.

QUOTE(Jabroni @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 09:28 PM) Runner at 2nd base with 2 outs for the Indians in the 9th innings. What happened to Keith Foulke? He's been acting like Ray Liotta at the end of Goodfellas lately. He's paranoid as hell, he's starting to see helicopters following him everywhere.

QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 09:26 PM) YOUR NOT A FAN YOUR NOT A FAN YOUR NOT A FAN!!!!!!!1! BUREHLE IS THE GREATEST PITCHER EVERR YOU SUCK YEAH HOW BOUT THAT MR. SUCKY SUX SUCKERPANTS SUCKFACE!!!111!!! Thank you. I needed a laugh.

QUOTE(GreatScott82 @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 09:24 PM) i say 80% Pauly makes the all-star team. remember- they love powerhitters for the homerun derby- and PK will fit that bill mighty well. Konerko is actually up around 85-90% after thinking about it. But I've already changed it like 3 times and I don't want to change it again. NOTE: Remember this is not who I think SHOULD be in the AS game, it's who I think WILL be in the AS game.

QUOTE(S720 @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 09:21 PM) Yes, it has something to do with being a DAMN homer. Go ahead and be honest with yourself. Go root for the Jays. See if anyone cares! If you are a fan, you should not put down Buerhle like you've done, especially after his win. I know if you have a choice, you would pick Holladay over Buerhle. Me, without a doubt Buerhle. Go Buerhle... I'm not putting down Buehrle but I gues that doesn't matter to you. I'm not saying what you want to here, I looked at the stats I see Halladay having a better season than one of my alltime favorite players and I feel that the pitcher having the better season should be recognized for that. s***, I would love to see Buerhle start the AS game but I am a huge perponent of having the best player start in the AS game. I guess wanting the best player to be awarded for their play makes me a lesser fan than you huh.

Updated from my 2 minutes of thinking. 100% Chance: Buehrle, Garland 75% Chance: Hermanson, Konerko 50% Chance: Politte 40% Chance: Podsednik 10% Chance: Everett, Iguchi(unless B.Roberts is hurt)

QUOTE(S720 @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 09:16 PM) Go root for the Jays then Kalapse! Your obsession with Halladay is getting tiring! Everybody else, let's enjoy this win. Ha, have fun being a damn homer. Atleast I'm honest with myself.

QUOTE(iWiN4PreP @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 09:15 PM) I think paulie shud be 75%, whose better @ 1b in al? teixera and ?? Tino Martinez or Millar will likely be the backup, though I do think Pauly has a great chance considering how his stats are far better than both of them.

I doubt Hermanson makes it either. It really depends on what he does the over the next 2 weeks. 100% Chance: Buehrle, Garland 75% Chance: Hermanson, Konerko 50% Chance: Podsednik 25% Chance: Politte, Podsednik 10% Chance: Everett

QUOTE(GreatScott82 @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 09:06 PM) Buerhle vs Willis will (or should) be your 2005 all-star game starters. Other Sox pitchers that SHOULD be there: Garland, Hermanson, Pollite and possibly Garcia No to Garcia, there are pitchers having much better seasons.

QUOTE(Jabroni @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 09:03 PM) The Royals came back? WTF? 8-7 Royals in the 6th inning. You gotta have faith, dem Royals are fiesty.

QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 08:59 PM) Yes, I know. Anyway, OMG, what is your problem? You should be urging that Buejrle be the SP. Do you not like him??? AND YES, I KNOW HE HAS 17 BB, IF YOU READ THE PREVIOUS POST, IT SAYS "TYPE-O." Check Halladay's wins too. Why should I urge him because he plays on my favorite team? Or because I like the most deserving player to get the knod.