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QUOTE (fathom @ Oct 7, 2012 -> 12:29 AM) Then why do you give Ozzie so much credit for the 2005 season? Because we won a World Series so he must have done something right!

QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Oct 4, 2012 -> 05:59 AM) Whoa bro. I want him on the team but how about your first bat off the bench, versatile guy, who can play 1B/DH/OF. Thanks. That's more like it

QUOTE (knightni @ Oct 3, 2012 -> 06:13 AM) Sorry for slacking on the scoring, folks. I'm going to try and catch up this week. Thanks! I don't know how excited I am to see the final results. After being in a good position it became very hard to PTC a winner the last few weeks as everyone was so streaky. As usual it has been fun though.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 4, 2012 -> 01:35 PM) Frank has gotten better with his time on PGL, but he was probably the worst fill in of all of the fill ins I have heard. Even someone like Mike Huff did laps around him. Putting Frank in a booth for 162 games would be awful. If the Big Hurt can still hit I would rather have him playing again

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Oct 4, 2012 -> 01:22 AM) If Dunn would have broken the strikeout record, would JR have presented him with another ring? I am sure we wouldn't have any takers but aside from 41 homers and 96 RBI's and 100 some walks he has a b/a of like .204 & 220 some k's. I woudn't be sorry to see him go. If he stays and I am sure he will the Big Donkey needs to get more hits and raise that average

QUOTE (DukeNukeEm @ Oct 4, 2012 -> 12:28 AM) Dan Johnson finally gets one. That Dan Johnson hits two homers. He is on track for 324 for the season. What a minute there.......

QUOTE (balfanman @ Oct 3, 2012 -> 08:19 PM) Now that's one potent infield! Now watch them go 12 for 16 with a couple homers. It always seems to happen doesn't it? Let's win this last game of the season so we can go into the off season with less of a heartburn than if we lose

QUOTE (fathom @ Oct 3, 2012 -> 03:10 AM) Cliche, cliche, cliche. What makes a pitcher a great competitor? Cause they act mad when they get taken out of a game? I am sorry but if you can't see it I don't think my explaining it will do any good. People have their own opinions on Peavy and others on this teeam and that's fine but Jake gives his all.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 3, 2012 -> 03:04 AM) When he put up those numbers, he was well worth it. Thus is the risk of long term deals for pitchers. Jake Peavy is a great competitor. True we haven't see great results but this year he came back strong. I would like to see him next year one more year removed from that surgery

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Oct 3, 2012 -> 12:46 AM) That is the only way he stays. Most likely, but it is possible

QUOTE (kapzk @ Oct 3, 2012 -> 12:09 AM) Dude s*** happens, this is sports and especially when you are a pitcher anytime can a muscle pop off and screw u up. We should be fortunate that he worked his tail off to get into the shape he is, heck a ton of ppl making that type of money wouldn't have bothered getting back to where Peavy has gotten back. Just respect that and move on. I wouldn't mind seeing Peavy back in 2013 and beyond but the Sox will not pick up that $22M option and I don;t think in this day and age any team would. Now maybe before it gets too late and free agency is in the works they can make a deal with Peavy. Might be possible if there are no rules agin it. Jake wants to stay

So typical again... this game that is ... granted we have a sub line up but Peavy pitches great and then give sup that solo homer he always seems to surrender and we trail 1-0

Viciedo

Dunn

QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Oct 2, 2012 -> 01:57 AM) What statement. That when the going gets tough they roll over and die. When its garbage time they perform. Pathetic. Take solace in the fact we at least competed to the end this year when we were never given a chance

QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Oct 2, 2012 -> 01:56 AM) I called it. The offense would suddenly explode once it was over. Their anuses finally relaxed. We need to do a better job evaluating people because we have too many people who can't handle pressure. Pressure got to them

It looks like the offense and team as a whole is making a statement. 11-0 and Tank with a grannie. Love it even if it may be too late. Go out swinging and with pride

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Oct 2, 2012 -> 01:45 AM) Our of elaborate playoff plans, the END. We'll never look into Max Scherzer's eyes, again, the end. Well, It could have been "The smell of napalm. It reminds me of victory. BUT NOOOOO

QUOTE (Jake @ Oct 2, 2012 -> 01:42 AM) Stop with the singles!!! I guess whatever works huh?!

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Oct 2, 2012 -> 01:41 AM) This is the end. My only friend I think you are right. Tigers up 3-0

QUOTE (fathom @ Oct 2, 2012 -> 02:06 AM) No one else has "found" it Dunn and PK get RBI's a few games late

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Oct 2, 2012 -> 02:03 AM) Now he finally finds the screwball (75 MPH). A week too late. Still throwing 95 MPH in the 7th inning, impressive start, has command of all of his pitches, nice rhythm going with AJ tonight. You can say that about several players being a bit late in their "finding it" I am sorry to say

Beckham

QUOTE (greg775 @ Oct 1, 2012 -> 02:20 AM) The change in philosophy has to start with placing more value on divisional opponents. For whatever reason, the White Sox have a difficult time winning games against teams in their own division. As long as the Sox continue to suck in that regard, it's going to be difficult to win a division by more than a game or two. The total September collapse shows this team is basically a team with an upside of about five games over .500. The downside could be a team out of it by late May. 1B - Paulie. If he was injured, there's a chance he could return to the Paulie we know and love. If he was not injured, then obviously he's on the decline. 2B - Beckham. He is an average baseball player. I'd keep him because of his defense. SS - Lexi. He is an undisciplined baseball player, nothing special. At this point, he's expendable via trade. 3B - We have NONE. Scary. I would re-sign Youk somehow. LF - Viciedo. He is an average offensive player right now. Does he have upside? Yes. Should anybody be confident he'll ever be great? No. CF - DeAza. Very nice ballplayer. The injury bugs are a concern. Can he sustain a whole season? I'd say give him another shot. RF - Rios. I'd trade him if anybody wants him. Get as much as you can for him. DH - Dunn. I'd trade him if anybody wants him. Get as much as you can for him. Pitchers Danks- Pray he is effective upon his return. Sale - Give him a standing ovation and let him pitch. Floyd - Very average pitcher who is nothing special. he's just another guy. Q - Verdict is out. Age is in his corner. Peavy - He's gone back to the NL I suppose. Omigrosso - He can't be in our starting rotation next year. Not ready. Thornton - Get rid of him. Jones - Has potential. I'd rework his pitching motion completely. Crain - Get rid of him. Reed - He is good. Veal - He is good, not as good yet as some on this board believe. The bullpen has potential to be acceptable next season if Jones changes his delivery and gets more consistent and Veal is a good lefty specialist. We need 2-3 relievers who can pitch a full inning in the true role of a setup guy. Thornton must go. Verdict: Team will be much worse next season without major overhaul. Sox got career years from Rios, AJ, Paulie the first half, Dunn and didn't win anything of note. GO SOX!! Make some moves. When you don't win there are lots of critical evaluations. If you win they are all all-stars. I do believe this will be an interesting off season.

But, he will lead in K's