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QUOTE(Punch and Judy Garland @ Aug 26, 2006 -> 07:36 AM) I can't wait for this season to be over just because I am SO tired of the phrase "Unlike last year...." At least when this is over win los or draw the 07 team can stand on its own wheras this team is discovering how hard it is to repeat unlike last year, this year we have people who are upset that we are using the phrase, "unlike last year."

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Aug 26, 2006 -> 02:34 AM) First sentence was good. Second sentence? Not so much. The problem with this particular argument is criticizing "blind optimists" is no different than suggesting, with 100% certaintly, they'll miss the playoffs. I'm not very optimistic of our chances either, but I wouldn't say it's inevitable we'll fall short. It's not over yet. I doub they'll finish "well out of the playoffs" short of a monumental collapse the remaining games. However, if our team wins 88, I'll admit it would definitely be the most disappointing Sox team of my life. I'm not very confident of our future either. Whether people want to admit it, Minnesota and Detroit are in FAR better position to compete from 2006 onwards. Young, talented starting rotations comprised of legitimate arms kicks the crap out of our veteran, expensive, soft-tossing lineup. Unless we're having a few Lirianos or Garza emerge, overpaying for pitching on the market, or trading prospects for starters, the next several years aren't going to be pretty IMO. World Series success may extend another few seasons. I wouldn't worry about such an immediate dropoff in fan appeal. Don't buy into the "smartball" success. It was solely our starting pitching which carried our ballclub through the season/playoffs. Without pitching? We're not last years team, and certaintly not a World Series winner. flash, that was a very, very good post.

ozuna is just the man.

it wouldnt hurt to take AJ out for the rest of the game.

Bottom 5TH B:3 S:2 O:1 Sean Casey grounds out, third baseman Joe Crede to left fielder Pablo Ozuna to first baseman Ross Gload. per gamecast

QUOTE(CYGarland @ Aug 24, 2006 -> 01:04 PM) I'd sure love to see more games like this from the Sox..... yes.

I hate to say this, but losing Thome is just so so so so much better than losing Dye

WOW, weve already got a DJ/Japan story and a Mariotti rant, WHAT ABOUT YAZ!!!!!

QUOTE(Friend of Nordhagen @ Aug 24, 2006 -> 12:58 PM) Leyland forgot about A.J.'s wheels. By the way, love that Venn diagram in your signature. its from southsidesox. its the best thing ive seen all year. really.

Well, i know this sounds corny, but ill say it anyway. Im glad weve got momentum going into the Minny series, as opposed to winning the first two then losing the last two.

its so sad because its so true. Jays stuff about needing to make a trade is just ridiculous. I still want him to name that magical trade.

here comes the mariotti stuff

Herm and Juan?

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Aug 24, 2006 -> 12:50 PM) i love it when im dead wrong!!!

EAT CROW ME!!!!!!!!!!!!

Juan has no chance at all here

just say no to pods

I cant believe people thought that Ryan Howard was a AAAA type player

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Aug 24, 2006 -> 12:27 PM) BRIAN ANDERSON CANNOT HIT RIGHT HANDERS. YOU ALL ACT LIKE BRIAN ANDERSON IS THE NEXT WILLIE MAYS. HE'S NOT. HE'S NOT THAT GOOD. ROB MACKOWIAK IS GOOD. HE PLAYS GOOD. HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA. I love it.

I say we bring back Damaso!!!

good call on that changeup AJ

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Aug 23, 2006 -> 06:52 PM) I must say the owner of the Tigers made his money with Little Ceasar's I believe. I was starving and had a slice at Comerica last night. It was the worst piece of pizza I have ever had. That guy should be in jail for stealing, getting rich selling that crap. real little ceasars is good. pizza is never good at the park. gotta go with the kosher dogs, funnel cakes and corn off the cob

Oh man, thank you mack

I think Tigers fan are going to get tired of Granderson pretty soon