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QUOTE (TaylorStSox @ Jul 20, 2013 -> 04:12 PM) This game is kind of bumming me out. Some good players that will be gone soon because the team underperformed. I actually liked this team on paper. I know how you feel. Sox hitters are showing signs of life. DeAza, Beckham, Alexei, Dunn, Keppinger and to a lesser extent Rios. Phegley's hitting well. If Viciedo could join them it really isnt as bad a lineup as we have seen. Trouble is ,are these just hot streaks or the real deal and what we can look forward to ? We need a Brett Gardner type at leadoff and DeAza's bat in the middle of the order and some power at 1st or DH and 3rd. It's possible there won't be as many trades as many of us think. Texas seems like one of the few teams willing to trade prospects so we're competing with the Cubs and others to see who will win that battle. Tampa, Oakland don't usually take on salaries. Red Sox looking at internal options 1st. Not likely to deal with the Tigers or Indians. Do Yankees , Cards , Dodgers , Giants, Orioles and D'backs want our guys and willing to pay the price ? Pickings seem slim for sellers.

Addy in the non save situation.

5th walk for Sox today.

De Aza 4 hits .

QUOTE (Jake @ Jul 20, 2013 -> 03:54 PM) Up until this year, his hit tool was the only decent thing about him. Had decent averages and no power He must be jumping for joy on the inside that the care of this organization got him finally healthy.

So far his hit tool is translating well to the Majors. Doubles and HR's were his thing in the minors and is keeping that here.

QUOTE (beautox @ Jul 20, 2013 -> 03:37 PM) solid AB by TJP .278

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jul 20, 2013 -> 03:23 PM) Another good inning for Lindstrom. 7th inning stretch. Root , root, root for the trade bait.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jul 20, 2013 -> 03:17 PM) You can't fault De Aza really, I would 've done the same thing. It was a good read, Uggla made a hell of a grab. He spun his body. And Olney just tweeted that scouts will be walking away impressed with Peavy.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 20, 2013 -> 03:06 PM) Just pull him and be happy with his outing Agreeed good early life on the FB , command iffy, last 3 innings scoreless, FB losing its life.

QUOTE (Noonskadoodle @ Jul 20, 2013 -> 03:01 PM) So can we all just call Phegley the Fire Hydrant? It's what he is built like. Hot Fire Hydrant ?

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Jul 20, 2013 -> 02:40 PM) We don't have to trade anyone to the RedSox. This is not a situation where we are being forced to dump our better players for scraps But clearly if Hahn does very little and the Crain and doesnt come back to pitch before the deadline people round here will be mightily PO'ed.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jul 20, 2013 -> 02:40 PM) They could be. They also could get desperate. No way Contreras holds up. Their just trying to strike gold like Texas with Manny v Which is why I'm rooting for a 5 game losing streak by the Red Sox. Go Yankees.

QUOTE (DirtySox @ Jul 20, 2013 -> 02:37 PM) Because of Medical concerns. Whatever the reasons still didnt happen. Maybe things open up soon but I'm not counting on it.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jul 20, 2013 -> 02:35 PM) Then those teams clearly don't want to win honestly. If a player is out there that will make your team better. You go after him as a GM, whether it was a good or bad move. If Sox were in contention, KW would not hesitate to make that deal. Red Sox are in 1st already and picked up Contreras to replace Andrew Bailey . Don't know if that will work out but clearly Red Sox will be play hardball in trades.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 20, 2013 -> 02:34 PM) Did you see the insane package the Cubs were going to get for a rental? Did it happen ? NO.

QUOTE (DirtySox @ Jul 20, 2013 -> 02:26 PM) Nice inning Jake. Keep it up and you will soon be pitching for a team with a competent defense. I'm not so sure. Teams seem to be hording their good minor leaguers and Red Sox especially. They need to go on a 5 game losing streak.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jul 20, 2013 -> 02:18 PM) f***, Rios should've had that ball.

Did Beckham hit that cookie to the wall in right center for an out ? I'm stuck with the Yankees / Red Sox game.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 20, 2013 -> 02:01 PM) Yep, Ventura just called for a bunt down 4. Runner is already in scoring position and the bunt certainly is not to keep them out of the DP , just crazy. Guess Ventura thinks team can peck away one run at a time and isn't capable of a big inning.

QUOTE (whtsoxfan @ Jul 19, 2013 -> 02:44 PM) http://tinyurl.com/ltybpk5 Red Sox are clinging to their prospects like a newborn clings to a nipple.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 20, 2013 -> 04:43 AM) If that is what is happening, and I take from the statement the same thing you do, I agree. Besides, trading veterans for prospects was never a KW strength. He was however a good dumpster diver. Danks, Floyd, Quintana, Quentin,Thornton among the pick ups KW got for scraps.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 19, 2013 -> 08:13 PM) What was your favorite memory of the Hanson era? Him and his brothers were trouble makers but really good in a brawl, had funny looking bats , too.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jul 19, 2013 -> 10:32 AM) Sure you can. Would you rather have Phil Humber or Jake Peavy right now? I know I'm going to take Peavy because he's a better pitcher, regardless of injury. I didn't think I needed to say if you arent pitching you can't be better than Garza ,who is pitching,and pitching very well, which is what was being discussed. Who would you rather trade for to give your team an edge with 70 games remaining an uninjured Garza or an injured Peavy ? Garza who is a groove now or Peavy who may have to build up some arm strength to get back to where he was and take a few games to get there thus shortening the season even more ? I realize Peavy is worth more considering the team getting him will have him for next year too but right now its who's better for the rest of the season.

QUOTE (Knuckles @ Jul 19, 2013 -> 08:49 PM) I wonder if Rios not hustling lately has anything to do with him trying to decrease his trade value, aka stay here. Last year Rios was presented with a 'Hustle' award. How ironic (moronic?) I think he just saw it as a typical DP ball , no chance to beat it out . Simmons bobble changed that and he was pulled because of it. I always viewed grounding into a DP as embarassing and busted my ass not to be embarassed especially when beating it out means a run.