Soxfest

The creative staff, feeling under a lot of pressure to put together two strong television shows this week, was changing much of the script for Raw on Monday leading up to the live event. The plan was for Triple H to return to the ring at the Survivor Series, but obviously, an audible was called after it was announced that CM Punk would face Kevin Nash at the Night of Champions PPV. For an unknown reason, Triple H changed the match at the end of Raw to himself vs. Punk. The word backstage last night was that Nash’s removal from the PPV was due to medical reasons, but we should know more on the situation shortly.

OG and KW shelf life is over time to clean house.

2-0 with DV .......................Just saying!

Sin Cara turns out to be a bust! WWE sources indicate that Luis Ignascio Urive Alvirde, the original Sin Cara, was sent home from Tuesday’s SmackDown taping in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He left the Scotiabank Saddledome before the event’s conclusion. Company sources state that developmental talent Jorge Arias (a/k/a Hunico) will exclusively portray the Sin Cara character going forward. WWE wants to maintain the character since its been very popular among kids and in merchandise sales. Many employees expect Alvirde to part ways with the organization, but it is not 100% confirm.

Hope DV plays tonight.

Flowers should be backup catcher next year hands down GRANDSLAM No Flowers or DV it is still 0-0 LOL!

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 28, 2011 -> 04:18 PM) Unfortunately, no one is quite sure who actually has the authority here. Normally, you do blame the GM because the Manager isn't allowed to openly defy the GM on decisions. Otherwise, teh GM would fire the manager. It's been made abundantly clear here though that the GM does not have the authority on his own to fire the manager, the manager has extra protection thanks to the owner. A recipe for a crap .500 team last weekend in August. Clean the house up this offseason.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Aug 28, 2011 -> 04:09 PM) Dayan will be benched tomorrow . For sure with idiot Guillen.

QUOTE (Baron @ Aug 28, 2011 -> 04:06 PM) But we couldnt find a place to play him lol Shows how out of touch OG is with this team.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Aug 28, 2011 -> 04:05 PM) I'm glad they didn't call him up earlier. He is 2 ABs in and has 1 less hit vs. LHP than Dunn has all year. So sad isn't it.

No way we could of used DV earlier this year...............nice job OG and KW.

Waited too dam long to make any difference now.

I was told it was the Angels or Indians 2 days ago so my guy was right.

QUOTE (flavum @ Aug 25, 2011 -> 05:21 PM) Can't understand why Thome wants to play out the string in Cleveland, but whatever. I can see why full circle for JT.

Jordan Danks can go.

Per Rotoworld Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that the White Sox were awarded the claim on Twins' outfielder Jason Kubel. It's unlikely that a deal is actually made. Kubel is on the cusp of being a Type A free agent, so the Twins would likely want a significant return. Besides, the White Sox may have claimed him simply to block him from getting to the Indians.

QUOTE (Baron @ Aug 25, 2011 -> 01:40 PM) Werent you the one who said the Angels got him? I did the info I got was wrong. I will take the heat!

Kubel could be a type A FA no way Sox get him. He is a high B right now.

6-0 LAA

QUOTE (TitoMB @ Aug 24, 2011 -> 10:52 PM) Is he back under .160 yet? No .165

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 24, 2011 -> 10:48 PM) Stewart rebounding to have a solid start Sox were never going to show any balls to win this game anyway! He has been ok last few innings.

Dunn DP what new!

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Aug 24, 2011 -> 10:39 PM) Thanks, Soxfest. I'll have to find some arms for the new GM, lol. Maybe I can find Jerry Krause's number...but I think he's only responsible for Latin America and not Asian scouting. You can find Sox a stud in the Pacific rim!

QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 24, 2011 -> 10:38 PM) I tune in and see we're down 4-0. Are Zach and Humber both just average guys for the future? No disrespect to them, but aren't they both going to be part of a very average staff next year? Neither of those guys are gonna be outstanding are they? Mid rotation guys Humber #3...............Stewart #4/5