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Walk off HBP for Cleveland.

Walk off HBP for Cleveland.

there's the 2nd of 5 i predicted before the end of the year.

Bath's and game threads. I see the excitement created by the Sox win is running rampant

7 for 13 last 3 games .

Who are these guys knocking the ball all over the park ?

QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Aug 8, 2011 -> 03:32 PM) Would it be harsh to say anything less of a sweep of the O's would constitute as complete and utter failure? Yes

QUOTE (mmmmmbeeer @ Aug 6, 2011 -> 08:21 PM) I'm with you on this. I notice that often Alex is in the front of the line at the entrance to the dugout to congratulate teammates...certainly not something I'd expect from a guy who is just there to earn a paycheck. Good start for Rios after 2 games 5 for 8 with power. Maybe Frank's visit had something to do with it.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 7, 2011 -> 07:28 PM) You better come up with something better than that to help save Ozzie's job. That's for sure. I want Ozzie gone as much as the next guy but also want the Sox to go on an incredible run. Can't have your cake and eat it too.

QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Aug 7, 2011 -> 07:19 PM) Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Come on guys, we have seen this act time and time again this year. They get to .500, and then lose a few games. Then, they get back to .500, only to lose a few games. Repeat. They aren't fooling me, and they aren't going to make up 5.5 games in the last two months. Do you really care if they fool you ? So what if they do. What have you lost ? Hmmm that's weird. I go to art.com to look up the Serenity prayer and now there's a banner of it in the ad space.

If his thumb is bothering him at all they should not let him hit at all and treat it. He is way too important to let him play hurt.

No problem. I can only respond to what you wrote but it does seem like people take it so seriously. I follow the Sox religiously and have for a long long time but they're not a reason to get more than momentarily upset. I'm not particulary religious but some Soxtalkers could use this. God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And the wisdom to know the difference.

QUOTE (JoshPR @ Aug 7, 2011 -> 06:57 PM) I would love a Rockies type run, that would be awesome, but I ain't getting high hopes just to come crashing down when they get beat by awful teams Nothing wrong with having high hopes for your favorite team. If they do good you ride the wave. If they suck you have to shrug it off , not come "crashing down". As much as we all love the Sox we shouldn't live and die with them.

It's always refreshing to hear some optimism. I'd say the glass is half full of that Kool aid . I'm drinking it and the glass stays have full so let's have some magic .

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 7, 2011 -> 06:32 PM) Because that tells you a lot about how he's developing. The dude makes a ton of contact, doesn't strike out much, and has good enough bat control that you don't have to worry about him flailing uncontrollably at things. The issues he's missing...patience and power...those are things that he can develop. His strong point is the thing you want to be strong for a rookie with his pedigree. Thank you. That's exactly why batting average means something. I'd take a team of .290 hitters because there will be plenty of guys on base and guys knocking them in even if it was a whole team of Juan Pierres and Brent Morels.

QUOTE (mataipaepae @ Aug 7, 2011 -> 06:16 PM) Ok lets say they agree to contracts before the trade. Judist some of you are specific Sally's! Good grief open your imagination some. Welcome to Soxtalk. If Kenny Williams posted trade proposals here ,there would be 20 guys telling him how bad that trade is. Some would be right too. Trades are trades, gotta give to get so nothing is perfect. Take the criticism with a grain of salt. I don't agree with everything you said but I'm liking our pitching and we can trade some guys coming off good seasons.

I like Morel. He seems to be taking better cuts lately. He's getting hits and looks less defensive at the plate. Before the season is over I'm predicting Morel will have 5 HR's.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Aug 7, 2011 -> 01:45 PM) The fuse is lit! Nice avatar . I've used that before.

12 hits. I can think of 7 for extra bases and what a great job by Peavy !

Sweep !!!!

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Aug 7, 2011 -> 12:04 PM) Wow. Rios has changed his hand placement a bit these past couple days and is freaking crushing it. That was hammered. Of course they are all being pulled. Until Rios can show that he's capable of consistently hitting it hard to the opposite field, he's still going to have major problems having any prolonged success. Looks like he's striding a bit more too.

Only Ozzie can say "I want you bunting even though you're 2/2 with 2 HR's in the series, you hit lefties pretty good, the 3 guys hitting ahead of you have 3 extra base hits , and the runner is already in scoring position so the chances of a DP are slim."

Lilli BOMB !!!!!!!!!!!!!

QUOTE (JoshPR @ Aug 7, 2011 -> 11:15 AM) Lexi doing his specialty 2 batters in and I'm already miffed. I know Alexei can go to right. Why do I never see him trying to hit behind the runner ?

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 7, 2011 -> 10:53 AM) Depends on your definition of "great" i guess. The Twins don't exactly have a light you up offense, so you can hold that against him if you want, and he didn't come out there and blow anyone away with Kershaw-like stuff where it's just unfair. He got outs, worked quickly, kept the ball on the ground, all of which are exactly what you'd hope for from a rookie who throws a sinker baller. He also blew Mauer away on an 94 mph low and in sinker when he needed a big out. You didn't look at him and think "This guy's going to win 33 games in 2 years", but he was certainly effective. He looked like a ML pitcher and considering how the trade got panned is pretty damn good (and Frasor)for a 2 month rental and Teahen.