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QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 05:26 PM) Haha they put the Sox game on ESPN for a little while. B-Mac didn't look too bad there. He got his curveball over that inning, if he does that consistantly he'll throw a good game.

QUOTE(3E8 @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 02:48 PM) Can someone pull up Schmidt's career splits vs. AL. I don't have the splits right in front of me right now but I was looking at 'em before team by team and I'm pretty sure he's done good against every al team except like the Tigers or some team like that.

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 02:43 PM) I'm just hoping B-Mac throws a real good game today, which I think he'll do, to quiet down those who want him traded. Perfect situation for him to succeed today in a big pitchers park. I got a feeling he'll throw a good game too. His last outing his stuff was probably the best I've seen from him but he couldn't get his curveball over and was falling behind every hitter, as long as he does what he's done his whole minor league career(get ahead of hitters) then I'm sure he'll throw a good game.

QUOTE(ZoomSlowik @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 02:40 PM) Young isn't even close. The guys hitting .254 and striking out a ton. Sweeney isn't even that close yet. He's hitting .273 at AA, but he has NO HOMERS! That tells me he still has to develop some power before we even consider it. Gio has made one start at AA, Tracey is only doing okay, and Liotta is still in low A. All of those guys other than Anderson and McCarthy are at least two years away. Gio's made one start in Winston Salem not Birmingham. Tracey had dynamite numbers but he had one terrible outing that really raised his era. I agree about Young and Sweeney they still have a long time to go but both have enormous potential.

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 02:38 PM) 10x times better than him is overstating things to say the least. Just remember about payroll flexibility and the advantages of having a good, young cheap starter in our control for a long, long time. Look at Jeremy Bonderman. He was terrible early for the Tiggies, and look how good he's become in 2 to 3 years from that. A 19 game loser two years ago I believe?? One thing I will say is Bonderman's stuff is definitely much better then Brandon's, however Bmac has much better control and a better mentality then Bonoderman, he just has to harnass his nerves and throw strikes like we all know he can do.

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 02:35 PM) Let's remember this with his bad starts this month. 1st one - Chris Widger was catching him. Big NO-NO. 2nd one - Gave up a grand slam which really hurt against the Flubs. Other than that, he's given up 2 ER, 1 ER, and 3 ER in his other outings so far this month. Great points. As we've all talked about Aj needs to catch Jose and after that grandslam he did settle down a bit. I'm not worried about Contreras I think he'll be absolutely fine

QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 02:33 PM) That Young kid is behind Anderson and Sweeney, right? And Liotta, Gonzalez, and even Tracey behind B-Mac. Yeah, Young and Owens are the other two outfielders making some noise this year. Young has a ton of power and Owens could be a solid leadoff type. Liotta and Gio both have a long way to go, out of our top pitching 'spects besides Bmac Tracey is the closest to the majors.

QUOTE(jerseysox @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 02:31 PM) I'm going to make my guess, barring a rain out that day of course, Sept. 6 against the Royals. If anyone gets it right, you will win my undying respect. This thread has "jinx" written all over it.

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 02:29 PM) Gotta remember some positives with the Count though like these; AWAY - .194/.289/.339 .BAA - .225 One bad month, shouldn't take away the 2 great months he had to start the season. If we need a SP in a playoff series away from the Cell, he'd be ideal if Buerhle, Garland or Garcia couldn't take the hill. I don't want Contreras going anywhere, he's been great all year he's run into a little rough patch his past 2 of 3 starts but like you said that shouldnt' take away from what he's done all season.

QUOTE(qwerty @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 02:27 PM) Ian mahinmi video ( spurs draft pick). http://www.premiumwanadoo.com/stb.c...PBR-mahinmi.mpg I don't even need to look at that, he'll be a good player.

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 02:25 PM) "Red Sox Suck". There you go I've said it, expect my comments to be put on Red Sox message boards all over the internet, and for Peter Gammons to bring it up on Baseball Tonight. Oh no you didn't

QUOTE(beck72 @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 02:22 PM) SF might want Contreras over BMac in a Schmidt trade. They aren't completely rebuilding. SF still wants to win in 2006. I would say I highly doubt it but Contreras has atleast 12 years on Bmac so that might make Sabean more excited.

QUOTE(Jabroni @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 02:00 AM) Let's see how the Tigers' supposed savior did... http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=250628106&prov=ap Who's this Ordonez fellow?? Is he that guy who talked down his ex organization who is currently the best team in baseball went to a team in that ex teams division and then started complaining that he wanted out?? Meh, I'm not sure who that guy was but he's a jag.

QUOTE(Jabroni @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 01:51 AM) I know the Tigers have a good lineup but if McCarthy can't have a good game tomorrow, Kenny will probably be looking to trade for a starter for sure. McCarthy is prone to giving up homers but he will be pitching in one of the biggest pitcher's parks in the MLB. It's make or break time, imo. I think he's definitely looking for another starter right now. If Brandon struggles like he has been then maybe Kenny goes out and tries to get an arm right away, if not Brandon might be able to buy him some time, should be interesting.

Jason Johnson is a good, solid pitcher, hopefully Brandon is on his game and can get win numero uno.

QUOTE(Jabroni @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 12:42 AM) It's not my fault that he said the word poorly. Sure sounds like he said "foul ball" to me. Sounded pretty clear to me.

FWIW imo AJ has been the most valuable player on this team, however his offensive stats aren't very overwhelming so he definitely won't go. Hermanson and Politte should both be in imo but Cliff won't be there but there is a good chance Dustin will be there imo. Scotty is also very deserving of a shot but once again I just don't think he's going to get in because of a ton of deserving outfielders and scotty has no power numbers obviously, I just don't expect to see him there though I think he should be. Pauly also has a good shot because al first baseman have been brutal this year but in any other year Pauly definitely shouldn't go he just hasn't been allstar quality imo. EDIT: I didn't mention Mark or Jon in there because they're locks.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 12:35 AM) FWIW that was the Rowand 2HR game at Fenway. Ben Davis also had 4 RBI. The Ben Davis is god days, I rememer those well.

QUOTE(Carlo Paz @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 12:34 AM) I am truly f***ing baffled at the talk of Konerko as an all-star. Can someone please explain it? He hasn't been allstar caliber this year imo but the reason it's being discussed is because outside of Teixiera first baseman has been a disappointing position in the american league.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 12:32 AM) Chicago White Sox IP H R ER BB SO HR Contreras W(10-5) 6 4 4 4 5 8 1 He got the win and 8 strikeouts while only allowing 4 hits, the problem is he walked 5 and gave up 4 ERs. Not very encouraging. Ok, thanks kalapse, I remember he was in a bunch of jams that game and I think he worked around a few of 'em so maybe that's why I thought he had a real good outing.

QUOTE(YASNY @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 12:31 AM) If he pitched a decent game in Fenway, I'd be inclined to call it a fluke. Fair enough, I'm not disagreeing with what you said I'm just pretty sure he did pitch one good game there. All I know is Mark, Jon, Freddy and Jason in a 5 or 7 game series is just nasty. That would be real hard to beat.

QUOTE(YASNY @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 12:28 AM) The reason I'd make that deal ... The road to the AL crown is going to go through Boston. Contreras cannot win at Boston. That is a proven fact. If we are down 2-1 in Boston, I'd much rather have Scmidt on the mound than Contreras. Who knows what the situation will be with Hernandez? IIRC he did pitch a pretty good game at fenway for us last year at some point but when he was with NY he definitely got lit up against the Red Sox.

QUOTE(YASNY @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 12:10 AM) This is a tough call to make. Is Schmidt the same guy who can pound the zone with 98 mph heat and be an ace or is he a guy that will sometimes hit 94 or 95 and struggle as he's coming back from his injury. Alphonzo's numbers look decent, but will he struggle with being in the AL for the first time? Crede may not be gang busters at the plate, but he's got to be worth an half an out per game defensively over the average 3B. I'm very leary of moving Crede right now as he has been an achor of our improved team defense which has helped our pitcher's so much this year. I'd move BMac, Anderson and Tracey for Schmidt, but I wouldn't allow Crede or Sweeney to get away. Just MHO. That's a great package and would probably land Schmidt in a heartbeat. Honestly, I make that deal for me if we can get to the playoffs and go in there throwing Buehrle, Garland, Garland and Schmidt in a short series is to much to pass up imo. I agree about Joe though, the left side of the infield is as good as you'll find in baseball imo, I'm not sure I want to mess with that even with their offensive struggles.

QUOTE(Jabroni @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 11:53 PM) Was he really that good or did our lineup make him look better than he actually is? How many K's looking did he get? He was really, really good tonight. When you hit corners like he did today no offense is going to hit you.

QUOTE(Wolverine31 @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 11:35 PM) Oh really, if it was such a joke that you are all dumber after reading why does Mark Buehrle have to say this in the game recap: "The man upstairs is a Sox fan this year," said Buehrle with a wry smile. "There are games that we shouldn't be winning that we are winning. It's the way this team is. We keep battling, and everything is clicking for us." Baseball Prospectus has done studies on one run wins and it has to do with luck entirely. You aren't as good as your record and will come crashing back down to Earth next season without additions. Edit: Hermanson wasn't good. He was facing Young and Monroe. Anybody could get those hacking clowns out in a clutch situation. Fantastic a delusional tigers fan. The Twins have been quite lucky for the last 3 years, haven't they?