Rowand44

Good deal for both teams imo. Lawton's a great fit for the cubs and a solid player but atleast Pitt got something, if he stays then he walks in the offseason and they get nothing.

If anyone wanted to know, here's Kalapse's view on the deal: So the Sox pulled off a deal for Rob Mackowiak huh. This is awesome. Mack will help in solidifying our bench for the stretch run and the playoffs. I know a lot of people are down on him after seeing some of his recent numbers but I really feel this acquisition will help out the team a lot. A util man like him who can play 8 different positions can be invaluable. Edit out Mackowiak for Blum and that's how he feels.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 05:03 PM) 8.1 IP is not a chance. Am I the only one who was impressed with Baj last year?? He got hit a bit but everything was a little bloop or a seeing eye single. Yeesh, give up on a guy after 8 innings. The guy can pitch, period. He'll get a chance somewhere eventually and he'll prove himself.

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 10:37 PM) IIRC, we got Sullivan that way two years ago. Correct.

:headbang :headbang

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 09:38 PM) That should of been in green. That was a Billy Kochesque 9th there. I was being sarcastic just in case you guys didnt know.

Piece a cake.

Blah.

QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 09:34 PM) And another hit. Why couldn't we at least have traded for Villone? He was there for the taking. Florida gave up a decent package.

Here's where slider happy viz might work.

5-4 fielders choice. End it here viz.

So far: Slider, slider, slider.

We have a Jon Adkins sighting. And Bj Ryan.

Good pitch, bad result, Cmon viz shut this down.

And it's Viz.

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 09:26 PM) Who toes the rubber in the 9th? Well so far we've heard Cliff, Viz, Jenks, Adkins. So in other words we're speculating anyone except Dam or Hermy

QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 09:19 PM) Welp, here's hoping the Phillies fall completely out of it and/or we get Guardado. What would the Phillies falling out of contention have to do with Seattle trading Eddie?

Neal does his thing. Bobby in the 9th?

QUOTE(Mr. Showtime @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 08:25 PM) Here is a link. Let me just state this before someone else does, yes I know AJ has been on the last 2. He's provided some great shots, and that's why he is on it again. You're best one yet, imo. Great job.

fathom, that's why we aren't managers.

QUOTE(fathom @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 08:59 PM) Rowand....what's your thoughts? Should Ozzie have pulled Garcia already? My original thought was yes...he should definitely be pulled, hopefully ozz proves us wrong.

There was the good breaking ball. How about 1 more?

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 08:34 PM) Cabrera is going again. Do you not answer your im's on aim anymore??

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 08:23 PM) LOL! Five runs in the first. And, one person made two outs in the inning. I could have guessed... This is his first bad game at the plate in a while. Always nice to hear Sammy getting the boo's.

QUOTE(maggsmaggs @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 04:51 PM) The Sox kept their prospects and this means in the off-season Kenny will likely get a major player. We have some major league ready guys that will need a spot or be traded. So, my guess is in the off-season Kenny will acquire a major bat or arm with prospects as the bait. Oh, ok. Thanks for the info.