Rowand44

He's got a big head.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jul 18, 2006 -> 09:26 PM) Isn't Coffey the closer? There is no way the Reds are about to deal there closer plus there only legit front line pitching prospect for a guy like Garcia. It wouldn't be a bad move for the Sox but they wouldn't be getting much to help them this year, unless they were planning on spinning Coffey and/or Bailye to another team to fill a need. I can't see us matching up with the Reds. Guardado has been closing since he got traded there. Definitely agree with this. Both teams are looking for pitching help and I just don't see anything even plausible to work out with the Reds.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jul 18, 2006 -> 09:16 PM) Another thing I'd like to see is the team look a bit more at guys arms. They go the safe route a lot, and I dno't have a problem with that, but I'd also like to see some guys with high ceiling arms. Of course thats easier said than done since I realize those type of arms don't grow on trees and usually they are high level picks. I think as of late, the Sox have drafted some guys who are safer picks because they'll probably get through the minors quickly and they're value will be higher, quicker. With the way Kenny does things, I do believe that is one reason they go with the "safe" pick. Maybe I'm completely off, but it does seem to make a bit of sense.

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Jul 16, 2006 -> 08:50 PM) By Justin Udany After getting swept by the Yankees and seeing their wild card lead dip to three games, the Sox will head into Comerica Park for a battle with first place Detroit. The Sox come into this series facing their biggest divisional deficit of the year at 4.5 games and they really need a strong showing to get things going back on the right track. Luckily for the Sox, they have their two hottest starting pitchers at the moment pitching in this series, in Jon Garland and Jose Contreras. Read More... One more win and we prove this moron wrong...

Jon f***in Garland

lol Matt.

QUOTE(bbmom @ Jul 18, 2006 -> 08:16 PM) The youngest replaces the youngest. Rodriguez had just turned 22 in July. Schnurstein also just turned 22 in July. Welcome.

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Jul 18, 2006 -> 08:15 PM) Who was assigned to wipe the cobwebs off of McCarthy? What do you think Tracey was called up for?

Mac in.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jul 18, 2006 -> 08:09 PM) Garland stepped up like a man tonight. I don't think his pitch count is that high so he could be coming out for the 8th, but either way great start for Jon. 1 down in the top of the 8th as AJ grounds out to 1st. He's over 100. It's so nice to see him get going though. I have plenty of faith in Jon and JC right now, and Mark will get things back on track. IMO the key to the rest of this season, is the guy on the mound tomorrow.

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Jul 18, 2006 -> 08:05 PM) Rowand would have gotten that. Yes, I would have.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jul 18, 2006 -> 07:56 PM) Good thing you aren't the ump. If I was the ump, I call that a grandslam. Like I said though, on 2nd look it was definitely a homer. My eyes deceived me.

I thought that hit the wall. On 2nd look, good call. w00t

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Jul 18, 2006 -> 07:53 PM) Jason Grilli everyone. Woah, he's almost as skinny as bmac.

Now we're in trouble....

Come on Paul. Lets get this run in.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jul 18, 2006 -> 07:47 PM) A good time for a hit and run. I concur.

Anytime Brian puts the ball in play as of late, it's hit hard.

I have been ordered to put this here for you chat heads. http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?autocom=chat

QUOTE(The Ginger Kid @ Jul 18, 2006 -> 07:41 PM) slider, actually It was a change.

QUOTE(NUKE_CLEVELAND @ Jul 18, 2006 -> 07:39 PM) Garland looks awesome tonight. That curve he rung up Maggs on was FILTHY! Twas a change.

RALLY CREDE

QUOTE(JimH @ Jul 18, 2006 -> 07:28 PM) That was an awful pitch by Garland. In that situation it's exactly what Polanco was looking for, something to tap into RF. Once again, instead of attacking the White Sox pitchers are trying to rely on hitters making mistakes. Well lately, not too many hitters have been making mistakes. Awful pitch selection, maybe, but not an awful pitch. It was located absolutely perfect and Polanco with just some great hitting. W000T, Paul gets his run back.

Not to get on Paul or anything but most 1b's do get to that ball. QUOTE(nitetrain8601 @ Jul 18, 2006 -> 07:25 PM) How did Konerko not get to that ball? I know he's slow, but goddamn, he was right next to it and couldn't get it. It's not like it was a hard smash. That was a soft grounder.

Wow, great hitting.