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QUOTE(Kalapse @ Jul 10, 2006 -> 11:06 PM) G IP SV SVO H R ER HR HBP BB SO SLG OBA Papelbon: 40 46 26 29 25 3 3 2 1 8 47 .224 .200 Ryan: 39 42.2 24 25 21 4 4 0 0 9 54 .162 .197 I'd say it's just about a toss-up as to who the better pitcher has been overall but when it comes to doing what a closer is expected to do (close games) BJ Ryan takes the cake. Agreed with everything you said.

There's no way Bronson Arroyo is getting traded, that just doesn't make sense.

The only way Hafner has a shot is if somehow Cleveland rallies in the second half and they get into the Wild Card race. Which ain't happening because they suck.

QUOTE(illinilaw08 @ Jul 10, 2006 -> 11:58 AM) I was wearing my BMac jersey Saturday at the game as well... I don't know why Brandon's mom didnt see me at the top of section 531. Rumor has it that you got ditched.

QUOTE(Damen @ Jul 10, 2006 -> 04:57 PM) My changes in bold AL Most Valuable Player: Travis Hafner AL Cy Young Award Winner: Francisco Liriano AL Rookie of the Year: Francisco Liriano AL Manager of the Year: Jim Leyland AL Comeback Player of the Year: Jim Thome AL Biggest Surprise: Detroit Tigers AL Biggest Disappointment: LAA Angels AL Game of the Year: Yesterday's Red Sox/White Sox game NL Most Valuable Player: Albert Pujols NL Cy Young Award Winner: Tom Glavine NL Rookie of the Year: Dan Uggla NL Manager of the Year: Joe Girardi NL Comeback Player of the Year: Nomar Garciaparra NL Biggest Surprise: Cincinatti Reds NL Biggest Disappointment: Atlanta Braves NL Game of the Year: St. Lou/ChiSox 1-0 win on 1 hit. White Sox specific categories: Best Hitter: Jermaine Dye Best Pitcher: Bobby Jenks Most Valuable Player: Jim Thome Biggest Surprise: Bobby Jenks Biggest Disappointment: Vazquez/Politte Game of the Year: White Sox/Astros Crede Grand Slam 6-5 in 10th. Favorite Moment: Iguchi Grand Slam to send into extras the next night. No offense, but there is no way project donkey gets the mvp when Ortiz's numbers are just as good and the Indians just suck and in the eyes of most are a huge disappointment. I'll give my awards out later for all you that are curious.

YERMAINGUY :headbang

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jul 10, 2006 -> 11:39 AM) Yesterday's preformance by the pen was nothing short of spectacular. 13 IP 2 ER, and both ER were given up by Jenks in his third inning of work. Imparticular, where the hell did Cliff Politte find that change up? That pitch had some incredible movement on it, and if he can throw it for strikes like yesterday, it doesn't matter if his FB is 91 or 96, he is going to be really hard to hit. All of the sudden, I actually want to see more of Cliff, if he is does indeed have that pitch now. That was one of the stranger things I've seen in a while. I don't think I've seen Cliff throw a change up in his whole career with the Sox, all the sudden he comes in, in the 19th inning and throws 4 in a row to start off the ab?? Very interesting.

QUOTE(KevHead0881 @ Jul 10, 2006 -> 08:33 AM) From Buster Olney's blog. Basically mentioning the same rumor... Yah, I don't like this one bit. I'm all for trading prospects, but McCarthy and Anderson, I believe, are guys we are going to need this year. At the very least, Anderson provides great defense that we need in CF, and McCarthy gives us one more guy to keep us from going to Politte. He also is good insurance if something happens to the rotation. As much as I like Schmidt, adding him at this cost would take a lot of depth out of the current roster...and our depth from top to bottom may be our greatest strength. Brandon and BA is way too much. I don't want to give up one as it is because they're solid contributors to this years ball club not to mention huge pieces of the future. But both?? Eew.

QUOTE(RibbieRubarb @ Jul 10, 2006 -> 08:21 AM) Dye deserves the Start. He is leading all MLB outfielders in almost every major offensive catagory. That also gives Ozzie three RFs for the game. Ichiro can play CF easily, do who goes to LF? JD most likely.

Flash would be ideal and is obviously a stud but not for Fields, beck. If Josh gets traded before July 31st it'll be for a starting pitcher.

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jul 10, 2006 -> 03:55 AM) Call me crazy, but I still see Jon Garland and Josh Fields ending up in San Diego for Scott Linebrink, Scott Cassidy and Cesar Carillo. A deal that makes sense for both teams. You're nuts.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Jul 10, 2006 -> 02:50 AM) Possibly the most satisfying HR of the season thus far. Well, if we don't score here we have to face Manny next inning. I don't see this game going passed 10.

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Jul 10, 2006 -> 01:01 AM) There's a Sox game on CSN. I hope it's a quick win. Papelbon hasn't allowed a run on the road this year, this game is over....

QUOTE(peanut33tillman @ Jul 10, 2006 -> 02:32 AM) Will that guy be Mr. Roberto Hernandez?? Riske is better than Roberto, so no. Riske is a pretty solid and dependable guy in late game situations, I agree that he's not dominant but it's going to be hard to find a dominant right handed set up guy in the trade market.

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Jul 10, 2006 -> 01:51 AM) Dan's right here. Talking about value (from the standpoint of other teams) for a second... Fields at 3B >>>>>> Fields at LF If Fields continues to rake throughout the second half, I could see him going in a BIG trade this offseason. As to what/who he would be traded to/for... I wouldn't be shocked to see him gone by July 31st either.

Does anyone know 36???? I've never heard the answer before

QUOTE(The Critic @ Jul 10, 2006 -> 01:11 AM) I went with Dye. The best part of this poll is that you can make a legit case for 4 or 5 guys. Hey Critic, that Indians loss was 4/4.

I watched the White Sox play for quite a bit of time.

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Jul 10, 2006 -> 01:05 AM) WITHOUT being snarky....what is your level of trust in the bullpen...rank each member from best to worst. Jenks - still the best arm in the pen Cotts - I still want him in there for a big out.... Thornton - A little prone to the single at times, but still tough to hit Riske - Been fantabulous with us when throwing strikes Mac - Rather hit or miss Cliff - mostly miss That.

QUOTE(witesoxfan @ Jul 10, 2006 -> 12:56 AM) This is Brian Sabean we are talking about here. Why in the bluef*** would he want young players? Young players are the curse to him. lol, I was going to say something along those lines but I decided not to cause I knew someone would pick up the slack for me.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Jul 10, 2006 -> 12:42 AM) Also, I believe Schmidt is a free agent after this season. He is. Like I said, I love Jason Schmidt and would love to get the guy with out having to give up Bmac or Brian but I just don't see that being possible. Unless of course SF wants a starting pitcher who is signed passed this season then who the hell knows what Kenny could pull off. I doubt that's the case but just throwing it out there. I'm sure the cf Kenny would try to acquire would be Mr. Jones but that's probably not realistic. If our starters don't get themselves right in a hurry after the break, I definitely wouldn't be surprised to see Kenny make a big splash.

QUOTE(bschmaranz @ Jul 10, 2006 -> 12:39 AM) I was just reading Jason Stark's latest post on his insider blog and he said one team exec. that talked to them said they're trying to acquire Jason Schmidt. It also mentions Brandon McCarthy and Brian Anderson as possible trade bait, with Kenny having another deal in place for a new centerfielder if this happens. I'd just like to know why exactly would we need Schmidt unless something is perhaps in place involving Garland/Garcia/Vazquez? Well, I would absolutely love Jason Schmidt but I don't want Bmac or Anderson going any where. So basically I just said, I'd have to get Jason but I don't want to give anything up for him. Good thing I'm not a gm.

QUOTE(SoxAce @ Jul 10, 2006 -> 12:19 AM) Brian Anderson's hitting per month... Mar and Apr: G-19 AB-62 R-9 H-10 2B-2 3B-0 HR-2 RBI-6 TB-18 BB-9 SO-22 SB-2 CS-0 OBP-.264 SLG-.290 AVG-.161 May: G-18 AB-48 R-7 H-8 2B-0 3B-0 HR-2 RBI-5 TB-14 BB-7 SO-14 SB-0 CS-1 OBP-.281 SLG-.292 AVG-.167 June: G-15 AB-51 R-6 H-10 2B-4 3B-0 HR-1 RBI-7 TB-17 BB-4 SO-10 SB-0 CS-0 OBP-.268 SLG-.333 AVG-.196 July: G-6 AB-21 R-4 H-7 2B-3 3B-0 HR-0 RBI-2 TB-10 BB-1 SO-3 SB-1 CS-1 OBP-.364 SLG-.476 AVG-.333 Me thinks he is getting used to this big league hitting. His average so far this month doesn't even tell the whole story on how well he's hitting the ball.

QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Jul 9, 2006 -> 11:44 PM) That is beautiful. Finally a Frenchmen with balls. Ya, Cheapshotting=balls.

Boone Logan. Thread over.