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QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 2, 2013 -> 11:55 PM) I'm telling you, Crain is not going to bring much at all. He's in his last year of a contract and yes, he does get hurt, and he's aging. What is everybody realistically expecting? I'd say one average prospect and cash. Kudos to Dunn for that month just completed. He does deserve credit. But any team trading for him also is getting Mr. Whiff. Dunn suddenly is not going to be great.A team should not risk much for him. Just dumping some of that salary would help. Something for Crain is better than nothing considering the Sox would be getting offers from quite a few teams . A best offer is better than no offers.

After the game, Ventura said reliever Jesse Crain didn’t pitch in the eighth inning because of tightness in his right shoulder, per CSN.

QUOTE (2nd_city_saint787 @ Jul 2, 2013 -> 10:00 PM) Don't want this topic to get lost in the game thread so I'll move it over here. Perhaps because Adam Dunn is one of the best hitters in baseball this past month. I'm sure it's been pointed out over and over again by other posters but I haven't seen them so I'll reiterate. Adam Dunn over the last month is batting .274, .402 obp, an ops near of .991, with 10 bombs and 24 driven in. Those 10 hrs and 24 rbis are good for 3rd in the majors in both categories. Ya, those stats blew my mind too. If I were the Yankees I'd be asking about him. They aren't going to win anything with Kronk and Lyle Overbay as their 1b/DH combo. Both those guys are gone next year and you know they have the money to pay him. I've posted it in the Adam Dunn thread . But yes he's been much better. And Orioles DH's haven't been so good either. Also hold your breathe for this according to CSN : After the game, Ventura said reliever Jesse Crain didn’t pitch in the eighth inning because of tightness in his right shoulder.

QUOTE (PolishPrince34 @ Jul 2, 2013 -> 03:09 PM) Thank you. I was just about to say the same thing. 5 pages on Adam Dunn. Enough I was wondering why they never moved the Adam Dunn thread up in here.

I see you Marcus. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1692068...tar-team-stupid . Puig visits the fan cave video.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jul 2, 2013 -> 07:43 PM) If he can get a damn hit when someone is on base is all I care about at this point. If he gets RBI's who cares with the team we have now. I'm fine with that too not ,just from power positions like 3rd, 5th or 6th. He finally seems to be getting to the point of making contact ,getting singles and doubles. The crouch has eliminated chasing the high balls . Let's see if he can keep it up 1st, but I wouldn't object to him batting 2nd now.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jul 2, 2013 -> 07:34 PM) I would like to see him more in an RBI spot of the line up. See how he would do batting 3rd, 5th, or 6th No homers this year so no.

2 HR's Gillaspie and Dunn . Danks strong 7 innings . Reed save. No errors. Beckham 3 hits.

Winner.

QUOTE (JoshPR @ Jul 2, 2013 -> 06:48 PM) When did Griffey sr play for the sox? He never did .

Nice catch Rios.

Attaboy Jonesy .

Nice game Danks . Clap, clap, clap. Love to see it.

QUOTE (flavum @ Jul 2, 2013 -> 06:10 PM) It would be great if they could dump Flowers sometime in the next month. With the Sox out of it and teams starting to make moves., I don't see why they don't DFA Gimenez and bring up Phegley.

Walk and back to back singles by Viciedo and Beckham produce a run.

QUOTE (mike89128 @ Jul 2, 2013 -> 06:01 PM) Balt announcers saying Beckham still suffering from the hand injury. But needed in the lineup. He's also been hitting well since he came back . I'd bat Alexei 1st and Beckham 2nd. Put DeAza 6th against righties since he's 3rd on the team in HR's.

QUOTE (mike89128 @ Jul 2, 2013 -> 05:56 PM) Orange county for many many years before leaving CA many years ago. Didn't realize De Aza had 18 RBIs in June.He's been one Sox who has hit decently with RISP and Rios has been bad.

QUOTE (Brian @ Jul 2, 2013 -> 05:40 PM) If Rios continues to falter, do we try Beckham 3rd to see? Robin hardly ever changes the lineup . Maybe we do but he won't.

QUOTE (mike89128 @ Jul 2, 2013 -> 05:40 PM) Yes,looks like we're the only ones on the board.Where you at in Ca? Basically Pasadena.

QUOTE (mike89128 @ Jul 2, 2013 -> 05:28 PM) That's Gary Thorne who called Sox games in the 80s.He also says the cell is a pitchers park. Didn't offer any reason for the statement. Isnt he the PBP guy ?

Davis on 1st . Next hitter pops to right. Rios catches it throws to 1st for DP only Davis called safe. Replay shows he's out . No argument from Sox.

Danks 3 up 3 down 1st inning. Oriole color guy calls Viciedo DH masquerading as a LF'er. Alexei doubles. Rios 1 for last 20. K's on 3 pitches. Dunn pops out to left.

QUOTE (Jake @ Jul 2, 2013 -> 12:27 PM) Nazr showed himself to be a more than capable backup C last year, though it was clear he had to earn Thibs' trust at first. Hinrich should be healthier in much lower-usage role and will strengthen both guard spots on the bench. Snell and Dunleavy are both very legitimate options to offer Butler and Deng relief, so neither of Deng/Butler need to have freakish minutes. Taj is Taj, it would be great to see him get back to his pre-contract play this year with a healthier knee. I don't know how much you'll see Teague; I'm guessing you'll see more Snell than Teague. It'll be fine, as it always is. I shall never forget the mass panic about the dismantling of our bench last offseason, so I'm not biting on the panic button now. The players have never been good, that's why they are bench guys. Our coach knows how to coach them and how to use them in a way that hides their weaknesses and I don't expect much to change. I don't think it's wise to rely on old and injury prone guys for a core who is getting punished by mass minutes . Ideally more youth and athleticism is probably needed or a veteran who used to be an elite player. Maybe Snell can help with that part. I know everyone is putting their trust in Thibs and the return of Rose but the bench isn't strong enough to compete for a championship unless most of you don't think the Bulls can compete for that this year anyway.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jul 2, 2013 -> 01:46 PM) When I saw this, I thought they really did sign him again, because s*** why not? Hahn finally got his LH middle of the order bat he was looking for.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jul 2, 2013 -> 01:14 PM) Jim Thome has been hired by the White Sox to serve as a special assistant to the general manager. Which presumably means that his playing career is over. Thome was telling people as recently as May that he wanted to sign with a major league team, but nothing ever came about. The 42-year-old played for the White Sox for four years (2006-2009) and was beloved. What's hilarious, is he can probably hit better than the DH we have making $15 million (leave it be, Wite). Beat ya by 12 minutes in the game thread