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QUOTE (Brian @ Jan 7, 2011 -> 09:04 PM) I don't have the stats, but Philly hasn't been bad lately, especially at home. I gotta double check it. Either way, a game the Bulls should win. Philly been average all year when I look at it. Would suck to lose to them/ They're decent at home but this is a game we shouldn't lose already coming off a L.

Can't use the trap game excuse either coming off a loss. This would just be a really bad L to be honest.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 7, 2011 -> 06:29 PM) If we want to really maximize the guys worth, it is what we need to do. This whole "all in" thing we keep on hearing means that they're not going to let a pitcher who proved he already has a ton of value to the major league team start the year in the minors. QUOTE (chw42 @ Jan 7, 2011 -> 06:37 PM) I think this might mean Sale will start the season in the rotation. Could allow for that and could also mean that he can move right into the closers role when Peavy is ready(assuming someone hasn't already stepped up and taken over).

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 7, 2011 -> 05:59 PM) I'm hoping it means Sale will go to Charlotte and tried as a starter. That's just not happening.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jan 7, 2011 -> 05:56 PM) Then why waste coin on Ohman? If it's a 1 year deal then he'd be at least a decent fit. I agree with you though that I want nothing to do with a multi year deal. Having that 3rd lefty can enable a few different things to happen with Sale, so it definitely makes some sense.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jan 7, 2011 -> 04:17 PM) Wouldn't it suck if those numbers were Dunn's OBP, RBI, and Ks? Scary thought... Haha, no not really considering that has a 0 percent chance of happening.

Wow, SIU actually has a somewhat meaningful game tonight, did not think that would happen this season.

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Jan 7, 2011 -> 05:31 PM) It appears the Sox may be favored to sign Ohman now. Would be a nice pickup, especially if it means Sale isn't need in the pen any longer, otherwise we would have 3 lefties. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/01/whit...-are-close.html If Sale or Thornton is closing than we're going to have 3 lefties in the bullpen most likely.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jan 7, 2011 -> 03:58 PM) With the combination of Troy/Alex Smith as his QB??? Over/under might be at 1.5. Well you would think they'll be drafting a qb this year or maybe they'll just throw every game this upcoming season so they can draft Luck number 1 overall next year

Man, portillos does sound amazing. Maybe should just do the soxtalk gathering there tonight.

Realistic expectations? That he'll put up at least 35 homers, have a .900 ops and help us win a lot of ball games. The end.

Torii Hunter was a great defensive cf in his prime, he got excellent reads and jumps, all the freaking time. As for Edmonds, I don't really remember his time with the Angels but when he was on the Cardinals, he did the exact opposite, got awful reads and just made diving plays to make up for the steps he lost by getting terrible jumps.

The whole steroids thing coming out when it did helped Frank a lot. A few years ago I would have said that he wasn't a first ballot guy(I personally believe he is one but I don't think he would have gotten the votes on his first year) but with how hard the voters have come down on roiders or even just guys who they believe to be roiders, I really think that vaults Thomas' status and makes him a first ballot guy.

QUOTE (Paint it Black @ Jan 6, 2011 -> 11:09 PM) Serious question and want to see where people stand: Omar Vizquel Y/N? For me it's an easy No. For me it's a no too, however, Ozzie Smith getting in really helps Omar.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jan 6, 2011 -> 10:45 PM) Twins on verge of re-signing Pavano. Two year deal, apparently. Hopefully, it's a lot of money and they're done spending. Blah, looks like I jinxed that one. And yes, hopefully you're right on the 2nd part.

QUOTE (Ranger @ Jan 6, 2011 -> 02:58 PM) I don't think anyone has justified the trade by calling Hudson "terrible", have they? I don't think you need to say Hudson was terrible in order for the trade to make sense, because it does make sense even if that is not the case. I don't think Hudson's terrible. What I do think is that the Sox absolutely needed a starter they could count on down the stretch last year, and Hudson had not shown in his 3 starts that he could be counted on. I don't care what anyone here says, if you don't think there is a great difference between knowing that you have to replace Jake Peavy in the final two months of a pennant race in Chicago versus pitching for a team with zero playoff chances, you're mistaken. I guarantee that fans would've been furious that Williams did nothing to help the rotation if Daniel Hudson was awful for them down the stretch. And just because he pitched well for Arizona, does not mean he would have pitched well here in this situation. I hope Hudson does well in his career and he just might. Good for him. But, I also have to say that if you have ever assigned the phrase "...but he did it in the NL" when talking about Peavy, you may not praise Hudson without attaching the phrase to him as well. Well it's also quite ridiculous to say we knew we could count on Jackson during the stretch run considering he had an era over 5 with Arizona at that time, so if that's the reason this trade was made than there was no reason.

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Jan 6, 2011 -> 09:31 PM) I wish I could find my first post on the site. It was some psychotic rant about how f***ing horrible Ben Davis is. Mine was a rant about how Maggs was better than Sosa, ha. Would love to find that as well.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jan 6, 2011 -> 09:21 PM) What a f***ing idiot. Wood is a horrific defensive player who was once a much much more highly regarded prospect than Morel, but as of a year ago, most everyone thought Wood had major holes to his game. This comparison is utterly terrible. Note: I'm not stating that Morel will be great, just stating that the comparison made by Padilla is a horrendous one. Ya, Wood and Morel really couldn't be any different when it comes to the type of player they are. That really is a terrible comparison. As long as Morel doesn't pull a Brian Anderson on us offensively, he should be just fine as the starter.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jan 6, 2011 -> 08:18 PM) Here's the original McCarthy/Danks thread for those wanting to reminisce. http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=56073 Tried to find the Garcia for Floyd/Gonzalez thread but came up empty. Nevermind. Found it. http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=55750 lol. These are too damn funny. I didn't go through all 60 pages but my initial reaction was much more tame than I remember. I was pissed when that trade happened, I know that.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jan 6, 2011 -> 02:57 PM) Another $8 million from a particular trade that I won't dare mention would be nice as well. But I wouldn't want to spend it on Soriano. And I'm a huge fan of the guy. Well not if it were a long term deal. Hell, if Boras decides to go with a 1 year most money type deal, I'd throw whatever money we have left at him.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 6, 2011 -> 04:51 PM) Don't feel bad, the reaction was pretty much the same here, myself included. I was dead wrong on the Bmac deal. Ditto.

Hopefully by the end of the year, Gordon will have taken over the 2 slot but to start the season it should be Alexei there. To be blunt, Gordon needs to prove that he doesn't suck before we put him in the 2 hole.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jan 6, 2011 -> 11:21 AM) Oh jeez. I think I'll pass. I'd hate to think that by watching that crap I am contributing to making those douches even richer. I had the same attitude but trust me, if you watch one episode you'll be hooked, it's beyond entertaining.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jan 5, 2011 -> 07:35 PM) Has there ever been one legitimate link to Bagwell and PEDs? Other than the fact he was big and strong? I honestly don't remember. I think he was on some list that leaked. But I'm not 100 percent sure to be honest.

QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Jan 5, 2011 -> 02:38 PM) Because that's not fun radio. And when you come with steak dinner boom etc, you should get ripped. As he said, you are entitled to your opinion, but sometimes your opinion is wrong. QUOTE (SnB @ Jan 5, 2011 -> 03:59 PM) They are the only show I listen to religiously. And that's solely because they are the only show that will make me laugh out loud at work constantly. They are completely unique from other shows. Sure, Bernstein can take things too far some times, but he's usually correct in what he's saying and trying to prove dumb sports thoughts wrong. I'm sure everyone listens to sports radio for different things, but I listen to it to be entertained. If I was just looking to be informed, the internet helps me out w/ that. This is the one thing I've always completely disagreed with you two about, I can't stand their show.