CaliSoxFanViaSWside

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jun 26, 2015 -> 01:37 PM) Yeah, I'd say that's another talented one. Remembered Seguin, forgot about him. The only real losses that were regrettable were Ladd and Leddy. It's gonna suck losing Sharp, but given his current age and productivity, it's not a huge loss, plus they've already gotten so much out of him. Byfuglien

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jun 28, 2015 -> 05:45 PM) Ugh I hate that this has to be a thing. Can't they go on a stupid hot streak like the 2010 team? Me too sort of. I will always believe a team that can reverse their bad season and end up well meaning the players they already have improve is worth much more than some hit or miss prospects which the Sox have proved they can't handle (position players). Their players would be worth more in trades upon improvement than the draft position is worth. Of course they have proved worthless in acquiring new players too so its altogether disheartening on so many levels.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 28, 2015 -> 04:00 PM) Well, then isn't it on the GM to find the RIGHT players who are internally-motivated, knowing their manager isn't exactly noted in this regard? It seems the rest of the season, we'll be going round and round in circles between the players, manager, coaching staff, Hahn, KW and Reinsdorf (organizational culture/loyalty) assessing blame. Should get old fast, since we've already spent the first half of the season on that same discussion and argument. While I hate to say it because generally I'm an optimist but the whole organization is moribund and 2005 seems eons ago. We got our one in 75 years now it's back to being the laughingstocks the Sox have always been.

QUOTE (flavum @ Jun 28, 2015 -> 01:15 PM) They probably won't need luck. I still want Sale to win his starts, but other than that, keep losing. Then anyone they hope to trade loses value which is worse to me having multiple guys lose value than gaining a high draft pick.

Was there fan interference on that reaching over the wall and touching the ball ? It seemed to drop right at the base of the wall and for as hard as that was it you'd think it wouldve bounced off the wall .

QUOTE (raBBit @ Jun 26, 2015 -> 09:31 AM) Hindsight is a wonderful thing. Yea there was an off season thread where many on here didn't want Alexei to go . But i know I thought it was the ideal time to trade him

The Sox sure do love facing Joba the Hut .

QUOTE (scs787 @ Jun 24, 2015 -> 02:09 PM) I've never even seen Star Wars and think that's pretty cool. Why people are poo pooing on the idea is beyond me. Not one of the 6 they made ? I know you've seen Harry Potter.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Jun 24, 2015 -> 03:03 PM) Today around 2pm CST they ran a pretty lengthy talk on this subject. Unfortunately I was out to lunch with the damned channel playing... no sound thou. Anyone else catch this that can give a summary of what was said? They talked about whether to use TNT, dynamite, plastic explosives , hand grenades or the A-Bomb.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Jun 23, 2015 -> 09:36 PM) Just the other day I was thinking "you know, Jose isn't that bad, but he's only a really hot couple months from getting back to superstar territory". Let's hope that has started. 15 hits? Color me impressed. Way to improve your trade value, Shark. Jose on another hitting streak. 8 games now hitting .412 during it.

Welcome aboard rook. Now get my bags.

3 straight games with 10 or more hits. Abreu with 4 to get back to .300. Eaton with 3 . Melky with 2 more. Soto with 2. 6 doubles . Still took 15 hits to get just 6 runs but baby steps in the right direction. The Sox 1st win at MN. this year. Good pitching and defense. Melky/Ramirez threw out a runner at home and Soto caught Buxton stealing.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Jun 23, 2015 -> 05:12 PM) At the time of the trade what was Brock Holt doing ? Just curious. I looked it up . He was repeating AAA and was 25 and had a fairly non-descript season. The Davidson trade was December of 2013 . In 2014 Holt was 26 and started playing very well at Pawtucket and after being called up was making headlines becoming a BoSOx mini legend fielding well anywhere they put him and making spectacular catches ( at least in the OF ). This year his age 27 season he's hitting .318 , OBP over .400 and just hit for the cycle last week. Hindsight ,I know, but wonder if the Red Sox had any interest in Reed. Holt went from a fringy prospect to solid ML contributor between his age 25 and 26 seasons.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jun 23, 2015 -> 12:27 PM) I have no idea, but neither do you and you are assuming Davidson was the best offer for him. If that was the case, and the White Sox knew what Matt Davidson would be, I am guessing they don't make that trade. At one point teams were saying he was not available, so as crazy as it seems, I think they could have received a player who would contribute at the major league level for his services. At the time of the trade what was Brock Holt doing ? Just curious.

Yea just leave Danks in to save the bullpen for nothing Robin instead of taking him out when the game was still within reach.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jun 22, 2015 -> 06:15 PM) Put Junior in please Has he pitched at all since getting to the bigs ?

Why am I feeling good with that ball hitting Torii ?

Hell of a throw by Buxton but why should it even be close with a 2 out hit ? . The secondary lead should be huge once the pitcher delivers the ball.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jun 21, 2015 -> 08:08 AM) Get a life, Brian! But seriously... ...that sums it up. Didn't they make a movie about Brian's life ? Do you recall the Life of Brian ?

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jun 18, 2015 -> 04:55 PM) Sox win 1-0 tonight. Shark with the complete game shutout. If this actually happens buy lottery tickets .

This team is screaming "fire Robin" whether he's at fault or not . Is it Reinsdorf doesn't want to pay his salary through his extension ? I'm at a loss. I keep telling myself maybe this year they will be 2nd half team but that would be quite some turnaround.

Conn Smythe winner Duncan Keith. Well deserved. All lines made solid contributions. Total team championship !

DK Donkey Kong Duncan Keith !!!!

It's so strange how fate steps up to help. Crawford's puck handling blunder early in the 1st period not only doesn't cost a goal but injures Kucherov who arguably has been the biggest thorn in the Hawks side,

QUOTE (LDF @ Jun 13, 2015 -> 07:04 PM) there is no freaking way he is worth 4 mil. however to pull that bluff, the sox better have an option ready, to replace him if he doesn't want to come back. Bluff ? There's been a lot of options the last few years the Sox coud've picked up off the scrap heap who could be just as effective as Flowers.