CaliSoxFanViaSWside

QUOTE (hi8is @ Aug 14, 2016 -> 01:06 PM) The ball took him into the base path. It was a legal play. He didn't drop the ball either guys. The broadcasters are just spewing biased crap all over. This is correct. If the catcher is going to catch a ball that brings him into the base bath ( which it did) and a collision is unavoidable (which it was) , it's all legal. Besides I'd be ashamed to tie the game on some silly rule where the runner was clearly out by 7 feet.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Aug 13, 2016 -> 07:35 PM) Whatever Stanton just did, didn't look good Looked like a pulled left hamstring.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Aug 11, 2016 -> 12:14 PM) http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseb...0810-story.html If he truly does possess three plus pitches, why wouldn't they at least attempt to turn him into a starter? Instead, they will rush him to the big leagues to replace Robertson for yet another supposed "all in" year? Logical. You don't know if that is the plan. Right now they just might want to see if he can maintain what he has been doing at a higher level. The more you find out about him the better prepared you are to make future decisions.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Aug 11, 2016 -> 05:56 PM) Groin strain. Burdi and perhaps another pitcher could already be on their way up with the 2 extra inning games and now the injury.

There were a ton of naysayers on the board when I first brought up Morneau as an option. Glad he is fulfilling my expectations and doing better than others thought he was capable.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Aug 4, 2016 -> 10:43 AM) Let Avi play when he's hot. Unfortunately that means putting him in the field, but he does go on some nice hot streaks before looking clueless for a month or 2. That 2 homer game that second one was a BOMB. I guessed it at about 460'. Just found it on Statcast and they said 465'. Today's wasn't a cheapie either . TV replay didn't show where it landed but over the 420 sign guessing about 435.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Aug 3, 2016 -> 07:05 PM) You said the money owed to Puig was a nice chunk of change when we owe more than that to Shields. Sox need talent . Sox need power and he's a decent fielder with a strong arm. Get him and have him go to a shrink in the off season.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Aug 2, 2016 -> 06:30 PM) Not watching but heard Avi hit a bomb and rewound it. Holy s*** he crushed that LOL Anyone have any idea how far his 2nd HR went ? I'm guessing it was in the 460' range.

QUOTE (Feeky Magee @ Aug 2, 2016 -> 05:58 PM) Any chance this convinces anyone who was talking about how well Shields was pitching and blasting anybody mentioning his peripherals to reconsider? Your requisite I told you so post. Big deal so after 6 or 7 good games he had a stinker after 4 shutout inning against a team averaging over 7 runs a game their last 6 . I'll still take the 6 good ones in a row then a stinker every time from the 4th starter. I guess you feel vindicated now. Go celebrate your massive intellect.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Aug 1, 2016 -> 05:42 PM) 1. Rodon's development 2. Anderson's development 3. Tilson- see if he can play ball 4. Sale starts This all I'm really paying attention to the rest of the way. May not go to another game. I can add more. See how long Shields and Gonzales maintain there string of good starts. Might be a pretty good rotation next year if they can pitch better than typical 4 and 5's. See how the September call ups do. Q's starts. See if Abreu ever pulls a fastball right down the middle for a HR. See if Frazier can get his doubles and batting average higher than they are now. See how bad the current bullpen implodes. It is seriously bad now. Watch if Fulmer can throw strikes.

QUOTE (scs787 @ Aug 1, 2016 -> 05:50 AM) Not sure if it's a plausible argument or not, but what if Abreu bounces back to MVPish form? What does getting Petricka and Putnam back while also possibly adding Burdi to the pen do for the struggles there? What does Rodon possibly taking a step forward do for the rotation? What does Frazier possibly improving in his 2nd year in the AL do? What about Anderson in his 2nd year? Is Collins really that advanced bat who can come up at some point next year and be the Sox Shwarber? What do they make of Fulmer? If they stand pat, they would still have Sale-Q-Shields-Rodon-Gonzalez so do they keep Carson in the pen or starting in the minors? I've been one who thinks managers don't matter, but what if I'm wrong and they do? I know that is a lot of what ifs, but I'm not sure its that crazy. I refuse to believe Abreu will be mediocre forever. If he's having a PK, randomly suck for a year then ball out the next, type year, that alone changes a lot of things. I like this post and you didn' t even mention signing any free agents. Despite the thin class, there is top talent available if Uncle Jerry said keep everyone, trade in the offseason and we WILL sign 2 free agent big names come hell or high water. Fantasyland sure but crazier things have happened.

Not surprised one iota that we kept Sale and Q . Look what the Yankees got for Chapman for a a rental. Then figure the time Sale and Q have left and no matter what the return we got it wouldn't be enough. We can still get productive cheap years from them and then trade them for a haul if they stay healthy. Maybe we see Shield or Gonzales moved later but if you look at how we entered this season with the 4 and 5 spots in turmoil and look at how the top 5 are pitching now the Sox could have a pretty good rotation next year especially if Shields and Gonzo finish as strong as they have been pitching lately. Let's say Jerry opens up the checkbook , long shot I know, but the lack of moves could be tied to Jerry saying something like that. Even though it's a thin free agent class there is still going to be some quality that could help the Sox. Cespedes( if he opts out), Reddick, Kenley Jansen, Lucroy ,Dexter Fowler, Ian Desmond. Add some OBP ,power and relief pitching and all of a sudden you have a team with direction . Maybe Melky and Robertson get moved in the offseason to free up some money. Just sayin' things CAN get better.

QUOTE (Tony @ Aug 1, 2016 -> 03:11 PM) Well, I don't know why I came here tonight I got the feeling that something ain't right I'm so scared in case I fall off my chair, And I'm wondering how I'll get down those stairs Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right, Here I am, stuck in the middle with you Aww how nice . That's the second "Stuck in the Middle with You" reference after the one I posted in the winners thread a few games ago. At least I know someone besides Ptatc enjoys them.

QUOTE (NCsoxfan @ Jul 31, 2016 -> 02:06 PM) Why does Hahn deserve to keep his job and oversee the rebuild? Would he have been fired in other organizations? Should he be let go? What rebuild ?

Huey Lewis used to sing " Some times bad is bad."

Well this game should be over soon.

So anyone think Frazier really has flu-like symptoms ?

Sox are the cure for insomnia.

Without Frazier this team would be completely devoid of power. You think the offense is bad now ? Yikes !

Ranaudo so far

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Jul 26, 2016 -> 08:25 AM) Ranaudo can be sent down and recalled at will this year, he was optioned in '14, '15 and '16 so this is his final option year. It's Turner who would have to be released or waived or whatever if they decide to take him off the 25. That's why I was wondering why the heck they didn't just bring up Ranaudo in the 1st place over Turner.

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Jul 26, 2016 -> 08:59 AM) This. Or midseason next year if they suck again, or after 2017. They still have a window to be good next year with keeping this team intact and adding a couple stopgaps. The Sox are only going to trade Q or Sale if the offer is to good to be true. Too many people around here just want to see trades - the Sox need to do this the right way. Patience. It's really not as hopeless as everyone seems to think it is expecting some big sell off. The year before the Sox won the World Series they went 83-79. So all the Sox have to do is get a Japanese 2nd baseman, trade our slugging LF'er for a speedy one and a reliever and pick a rookie closer up off the scrap heap. Sure Hahn hasn't had much luck with his acquisitions but maybe they splurge on Cespedes next year ( ha) or get luckier unlike this year when players practically fell into their laps but still don't sign them ).

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jul 26, 2016 -> 07:28 PM) This took a bit too long to do. I am happy to see a steady diet of Saladino You know Sanchez will play against righties don't you ?

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Jul 26, 2016 -> 07:38 PM) Heart and a nutsack. James has both and doesn't give a f***. This is the guy I thought we were getting all along. Not dominant every time out and not striking out 10 but being solid and the bulldog. Always loved the guy. Wanted to sign him back when he was a FA just not to a mega contract. I was one of the ones when the rumors were flying about getting Shields, who was totally against it mostly because of the contract ( money and years). Once I saw how much the Padres were willing to absorb I softened my stance a little but still was hard on the guy after his 1st 3 starts. I am really glad now about the way he's been pitching. I know it won't last because sometimes as a pitcher there are days you just don't have it. 7 good starts in a row is just about all you can ask of any pitcher.

QUOTE (ptatc @ Jul 26, 2016 -> 09:16 PM) It was excellent! But I had to add an "easy one you missed even in the wording you had. Ha that was a Linda Ronstadt song to me even if it was Buddy Holly who sang it 1st. I may be old but not so old as I'd remember Buddy Holly. But American Pie ( the Don McLean song) taught me all about "the day the music died." Good catch !