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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

Marmol was sent to the Dodgers for Matt Guerrier also , though it's probably in the Cubs thread already.

MLB ✔ @MLB Jim Thome (612 career HRs) joins @WhiteSox as special assistant to senior VP/GM Rick Hahn

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 2, 2013 -> 12:07 PM) Hinrich might have had a lot more value to the Bulls last year if he hadn't been playing starters minutes in some games. That's true but the Bulls knew Rose was going to miss much of the year so everyone knew the bulk of the playing time would go to Hinrich. Now he's got a few more injuries under his belt and is another year older and I don't think he is capable of defending up to his past standards nor is he much of an offensive threat.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jul 2, 2013 -> 11:57 AM) This was also the case last year and bench once again turned into a strength. One thing, Deng pretty much plays all game, so you'd have Hinrich (Teague?) at PG, Dunleavy at 2, deng at 3, Taj at 4 and nazr at 5. Taj is a great defender, great, and could be a starter in the league elsewhere. So yeah, it's not great, but it isn't awful. What makes a lot nervous is no backup for Noah, and so he might get run into the ground. I'm just bothered by committing to Hinrich and Mohammed mostly. Mohammed saw no minutes until the injuries really piled up and Hinrich's value is tied to playing time and if he can't stay healthy he's worthless. Plus if there's one constant criticism of Thib's, who everyone seems to love, it's that he plays a guy like Deng too many minutes which takes a toll eventually and might tie into all the injuries the Bulls had last year.

Is it just me or does the Bulls bench right now seem to be very weak ? Belinelli, Robinson leaving for greener pastures, Nazr Mohammed old , Hinrich effective floor leader and defender but can't stay healthy ,Snell and Murphy who, if both make the team will be lucky to see many minutes, Teague who is pretty young but upside not incredibly high. Butler gone from bench and now a starter, Taj Gibson pretty solid on both ends but not great at any one thing. Dunleavy may or may not be as good as Belinelli. Anyone else from last years bench hardly worth a mention. Is this a fair assessment and if so what, if anything, are the Bulls looking to do about it ?

QUOTE (sin city sox fan @ Jul 1, 2013 -> 07:58 PM) Maybe its the 117 degree heat in Las Vegas making me crazy, but what if we decided to be buyers instead of sellers? We are only 10.5 games out of first place and no one seems prepared to run away with this division. Lets go out and trade for a 1B, 3B, C, OF, DH, and a couple of pitchers. If we have the opportunity, lets upgrade at other positions as well. We can turn this thing around with the pickup of 8 or 10 new players who contribute strongly. Wouldn't it be a hoot if we won the division after this start?? You really need to upgrade your class of hookers. The VD is obviously rotting your brain.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jun 30, 2013 -> 10:02 PM) If they can resign Leddy, I'll be REAL happy about this offseason already. We'll see if the cut minutes in the finals meant anything more than just giving more minutes to better defenders.

Nothing but American kids who play center and Swedish defense men in 1st 7 rounds for the Hawks.

QUOTE (Paulstar @ Jun 29, 2013 -> 05:29 PM) I see people throwing around Lind and Morales names as 1B/DH, but I haven't seen anyone really mention Morneau. The Twins are likely to let Morneau go and convert Mauer to full time 1B, and if Morneau finds that power stroke again, he can be one of the top 1B in the league for another 3-4 years. I think he would be a phenomenal signing if you can get him without breaking the bank. Personally I like James Loney. People throw around the other names because we're going to need some power. Loney won't command as much but he's a good stick and fielder. I want good defense if we hang onto most of our pitchers .

Sox continue to set new ways to suck. 1st time ever in Sox history that Cleveland beat the Sox all 4 games of a 4 game series at home.

QUOTE (TaylorStSox @ Jun 30, 2013 -> 12:56 PM) He hit that ball hard. It was just right at the 3rd baseman. Ahead in the count you just have to let a low pitch go. He hit a pitcher's pitch. Bad approach.

Cory Schneider traded by Vancouver for 9th pick to the Devils. Undersold him. Should've got more.

1. COL NATHAN MACKINNON C 2. FLA ALEKSANDER BARKOV C 3. TBL JONATHAN DROUIN LW 4. NSH Seth Jones D

NHL draft on now.

Hey Caulfield . Don't take 6 weeks off. You're all right by me.

Sale might need to pitch inside a bit more. Back some of these a-holes off the plate.