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QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 30, 2012 -> 08:19 AM) Sale not having the endurance to get through a full season as a starter could have been predicted at the start of 2011 when they gambled on putting him in the bullpen for a full season. And it was still the correct thing to do.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jul 29, 2012 -> 03:20 PM) He's making big strides though. Very similar tools wise to a Denard Span. Could be an impact #1 or #2 hitter and you have to like the fact that he's continuously improving. Hard to say, but as a whole, I feel as though the Sox system has taken major steps forward (and this is despite the 2 big prospects they acquired for Quentin/Santos not exactly living up to their hype). As well as Stewart being a POS (although thankfully he helpds land Youk). Castro has definitely taken a step forward this year so he's done more than live up to the hype.

QUOTE (oldsox @ Jul 30, 2012 -> 08:19 AM) If all 30 #1's were listed and ranked, where do you think Molina would be? Last but he's not our number 1 prospect. The Whitesox.com list is always awful for whatever reason.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Jul 29, 2012 -> 08:17 PM) You said Blanton not me...............I can make a list of pitchers I would want over GF in a trade. Sox better trade him now or suffer with his enept ass. The guy has been a very good middle of the rotation starter. Inept? Please.

Did everyone finally just get sick of Hawk so we get the Rangers feed?

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 29, 2012 -> 12:58 PM) Where the heck did we get the opinion he was struggling? It seemed like he was never getting a hit for the longest time. He still was excelling apparently. He was struggling big time pre all star break. Regression to the mean, was bound to happen(same thing that's going on with Hamilton) but he's been great since the ASB.

QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Jul 29, 2012 -> 12:21 PM) If you don't sign a pitcher to a long-term deal, someone else will. So you can take the stance of never handing out long-term contracts, but be prepared to lose every good pitcher you have to FA. Ya, this.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jul 29, 2012 -> 12:08 AM) Then bring back Juan Uribe + Cash train. Would the train cost a lot of money though?

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 29, 2012 -> 12:06 AM) Coming into tonight, Escobar was hitting .159 with a .444 OPS against righties. That's not starting SS caliber unless he drastically improves. I do want to thank him for walking off the Brewers on that Sunday afternoon. Seems like a nice kid so I definitely wish him the best but ya, he's not very good.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jul 29, 2012 -> 12:05 AM) Put me on the "Bring Juan Uribe Back" train. That crazy motherf***er would be great. Gross contract.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 29, 2012 -> 12:01 AM) Want to pretend it's 2005 again and have numerous disagreements? It was fun and it worked so why the hell not?

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 28, 2012 -> 11:57 PM) I know he played well tonight, but I'm amazed at how many supporters Escobar has in this thread. Anyways, I now believe this is the most talented Sox team since the 2006 squad, assuming Sale and ADA are/stay healthy. You're not fun when you're optimistic.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 28, 2012 -> 11:39 PM) KW acquired more guys for the major league roster in the last month and a half than he did all winter. It's absolutely amazing how much we've upgraded this roster with out giving up a damn thing.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 28, 2012 -> 11:37 PM) Another idea would be bringing back Uribe... If he was making what a utility guy should make that would be a phenominal idea but no.

Kenny is a mother f***in wizard

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 28, 2012 -> 11:18 PM) It's probably his record. He's 3-10. That isn't scary. Hopefully Coop can fix him. Nobody cares about W-L for pitchers anymore.

QUOTE (Noonskadoodle @ Jul 28, 2012 -> 11:03 PM) Liriano was traded for AJ when the Twins acquired him. Now they shall be battery mates Good call. Fun little story line.

Ya I'm not sold on Phil to be a consistently good 5th starter down the stretch, keep Gavin and roll with this staff right now. Sale-Peavy-Q-Gavin-Liriano with Humber getting a few spot starts here and there to give some guys a little extra rest sounds damn good.

Ya, I wouldn't mind adding another bench player but besides that I'm ready to roll with this team.

Ya KW rocks.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jul 28, 2012 -> 09:55 PM) 2.5 up on Detroit, 5.5 up on Cleveland. I think the Indians may consider selling at the deadline now. They're definitely not a playoff contender but teams seem to have a hard time selling when they're that close to a playoff spot even though everyone else knows that it's not a realistic goal.

FIVE TIME FIVE TIME FIVE TIME

YAY

Infield range thankfully.

LOTS of breaking balls lately from Matt.