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QUOTE(Kalapse @ Jul 7, 2005 -> 12:26 AM) Probably because he has no offspeed stuff. He's a flamethrower. 1.) 97+ Fastball with movement 2.) 12-6 hard 85 MPH Curve - out pitch 3.) Hard sinker that he learned this year and bearly pitches Curveball=offspeed pitch.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jul 6, 2005 -> 11:58 AM) Statistics cannot do justice for the contribution that Tadahito Iguchi has made to this team this year. I wish someone had a statistic for how many times that Tads has moved Pods to 3rd with one or no outs in an inning this year. He ALWAYS seems to get the job done. He has been incredible. I also wonder how many ABs he has given up by moving Pods along with a groundball to the rightside. I would be willing to bet he would still be at .300 if you gave him back all of those chances. He always, always, always gets the job done getting scotty over to 3rd. He's been a perfect 2 hitter, I can't even imagine where we'd be this year without him and Scotty, they've been absolutely fantastic at the top of the order.

Happy bday Brandon, eat something god damn it.

QUOTE(YASNY @ Jul 6, 2005 -> 11:23 PM) Gammons is going to report rumors and stuff he hears through the grapevine. That's part of his job. Not all of which are going to pan out. He also mentioned the Nats as pushing hard from Guardado. He could end up there as well as in Chicago. Right. I just won't ever forget when he said the Sox had traded for Ortiz and then it didn't happen. But you're 100 percent right that's his job. I'm not going to bash him for telling rumors he's heard whether they pan out or not.

QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Jul 6, 2005 -> 11:22 PM) Excellent post. I understand what's been echoed earlier in this thread that no one player is bigger than the team. I totally agree with that, but I'd have a lot of trouble seeing the Sox lose Frank before he's ready to end his career. We need a Thomas smilie. I'd be devistated if Frank didn't finish his career here but you can't pick up his option because it's bad for the team as a whole. I'm sure they're going to get this done where everyone is happy, I'm just saying I don't want to overpay for Frank just cause he's Frank. Trust me though I want to see him finish his career here as much as you.

QUOTE(Jimenez4MVP @ Jul 6, 2005 -> 09:59 PM) um are you joking.. you guys need to stop using the "I thought the Sox would be good" theres no way anyone thought the Sox would be 30 games over and the best team in baseball.. The Expos always had some solid foundation they were just stuck in Montreal with no fans moving playing in Puerto Rico and whatever.. they finally get a home and they add some quality players.. Im not too surprised by them, but I am absoloutley shocked by what our team has done.. I thought we would be solid and could win the division yes, but look at our freaking record, we are on pace for over 110 wins this is insane, there is no way this cant be the biggest surprise this season.. A lot of us thought the Sox were going to be very good, this good-well no because this is nuts but either way the Nats are still the biggest surprise, the Nats were a team most thought would finish last in that division and they're winning the east right now.

QUOTE(sox-r-us @ Jul 6, 2005 -> 11:02 PM) I love Kenny Williams but if he cannot find a way to make Thomas stay here for life, especially with the increased attendance and a possible deep playoff run here, I will be one pissed mo'focker.....under no circumstances should Thomas be allowed to walk from the Sox. Do whatever it takes. Period. I'll say this again, I love Frank as much as anyone here. I'd be extremely sad if he didn't finish his career here, however you don't jeopardize your team financially just because he's Frank Thomas. The White Sox>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> an infinite amount of those more important then Frank. That being said hopefully Frank and Kenny can come to a fair agreement.

QUOTE(Steve9347 @ Jul 6, 2005 -> 11:00 PM) OK, he's faced 4 batters. Take it easy. People aren't excited about him because he had 1 nice inning, it's the fact he has a tremendous arm, one of the best you'll find in all of baseball.

QUOTE(Steve9347 @ Jul 6, 2005 -> 10:58 PM) Anyone else see this as an audition for a trade? Just a thought. It could be but it's just so hard to give up an arm like that. We'll see, you could be right but I'd venture to guess that he'll be in the White Sox organization for a while.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Jul 6, 2005 -> 10:54 PM) I read somewhere today that Boston might make a push for Everyday Eddie...and that's a move that makes as much sense for that team as anything else in the big leagues. They need a reliever much, much more then we do.

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Jul 6, 2005 -> 10:47 PM) I just can't imagine Frank gone, especailly if the team goes its seperate ways with Paul and Carl, which in my mind I think they will. Paul seems to be turning into a one trick pony. This is what I think will happen. Pauly and Carl go and the sox renegotiate with Frank and get him a new contract. I want him to finish his career here but we can't just give him anything he wants. I love Frank but no player is above the team so hopefully this gets done but at the right price.

QUOTE(qwerty @ Jul 6, 2005 -> 10:46 PM) So you wouldn't mind if his option was picked up? You should pay his option

He's perfectly fine as a 4th starter.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Jul 6, 2005 -> 10:16 PM) He broke the Carl Everett trade to the Sox the first time around. He also broke the Russ Ortiz to the Sox deal, er...wait a sec. I'm sure Kenny is going after him, he wants to make an impact move if he makes a move at all. We'll see what happens though.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Jul 6, 2005 -> 10:05 PM) Those channels show music videos???? At the times we're up, yes.

QUOTE(Sam @ Jul 6, 2005 -> 09:58 PM) Welcome Sam and I love your sig.

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Jul 6, 2005 -> 10:01 PM) 70! So change your damn sig. Edit: Ass, you do it right as I was typing that

Scotty rocks. Thank you Scott for everything you've done this year. You deserved it.

Just watch Jessica Simpson's new video

Nats, easily.

QUOTE(chi-guy2 @ Jul 6, 2005 -> 09:39 PM) so how did jermaine dye do at first base tonight, i missed the game and want to just get a brief report? Good. Is that brief enough?

QUOTE(CubsSuck1 @ Jul 6, 2005 -> 09:38 PM) Will Comcast replay the game tomorrow? I can't believe I missed it but Ive head several amazing things happened. Pleae tell me I can see the game tomorrow.. They usually do replays at 2 in the morning if you want to stay awake.

QUOTE(elrockinMT @ Jul 6, 2005 -> 09:35 PM) Paul Konerko will re-sign as the Sox 1Bman. Frank Thomas will be back as the DH and Dye will play RF. Carl Everett may be gone, but then again maybe not. Rumor is that he might be on the trading block. Brian Anderson and/or Joe Borchard will be the 4th and/or 5th OF'er. Timo will be gone also so the question will be do we sign a reserve IF'er or have the 5th OF'er? Dye will not be playing at IB. I love Frank Thomas, but to say PK will not be there simply because Thomas hit the homer last night only goes to show that old saying, "what have you done for me lately." Lately in this case meaning last night. We shouldn't think so negatively or be so near sighted. Wanting PK to move on has nothing to do with tonight. He's going to make a ton of money this offseason and he just isn't worth it. Personally I don't think he's worth very much at all.

QUOTE(qwerty @ Jul 6, 2005 -> 09:26 PM) He has great gap power though. He really does, I love Ross as a hitter, drives the ball to all fields, very solid clutch hitter, he can definitely run for a 1 bagger. I'm a big Ross Gload fan.

QUOTE(chi-guy2 @ Jul 6, 2005 -> 09:21 PM) he hasnt played a full season so how can you judge it Look at his minor league numbers, he's not a power hitter, he's a very solid hitter but he's not known for driving the ball out of the park.