Rowand44

QUOTE(chitownsportsfan @ Jun 28, 2006 -> 09:04 PM) I think you're right Rowand44--offensively he's streaky, but he's playing tremendous defense again, and that makes him worth trotting out there even during his cold streaks. He's great at going to his left and right, has a cannon, and is excellent at turning the DP--I still like having him at SS over Cintron--not that you suggested that. Oh, I'm with you 100 percent. I can live with two defensive studs at the bottom of the order who might be streaky or have some growing pains. I like Alex a lot but as a bench player, not an everyday player.

QUOTE(illinilaw08 @ Jun 28, 2006 -> 09:04 PM) Well, we wont know until July 1st at the earliest. I'll have my fingers crossed until then Ditto.

QUOTE(illinilaw08 @ Jun 28, 2006 -> 09:02 PM) Agree mostly. I'm not thrilled with the Thomas pick, but Aldridge has always seemed soft to me and Thomas definitely plays with energy. Also, Chad Ford has been right on about most things he has said today, and according to him, the hot rumor among GMs has the Bulls dealing for KG. The Thomas pick could be a prelude to that. Right. I've heard that as well and that's why I should hold out on my disappointment cause I'd be thrilled with KG. I dislike Thomas so much though, so I'm hoping Mr. Ford is right.

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Jun 28, 2006 -> 08:57 PM) Give Thornton the 9th tomorrow night if need be. Let Bobby rest it up. I'll agree with that.

QUOTE(Buehrle>Wood @ Jun 28, 2006 -> 08:55 PM) Because offense is the only thing that counts. But anyway, Balkman won't be anything more than a role-player(which is fine for this draft). He's one of the best defenders, if not the best, defenders in the draft. He'll be able to come off the bench and shut down pretty much anyone else at the SF position, which isn't all too common in the NBA these days. Marcus Williams turns the ball way too much to be a point guard in the NBA and the only thing he'll steal will be lap-tops(Betcha never heard that one before ). I wouldn't take this guy anywhere in the first round. He did turn the ball over too much for my liking as well but I love how he controls a game. He also just has such a beautiful and soft touch, and he's easily the best passer in this draft. He'll be a great pg, no doubt in my mind.

Put me down as loving Memphis' draft.

QUOTE(chitownsportsfan @ Jun 28, 2006 -> 08:53 PM) Uribe is proving his value, it's about time. I'm a big fan of his, and was hoping for some more consitency, 'guess I'll have to settle for these hot streaks. You're never going to get consistancy out of Juan, this is exactly the type of player he is.

The Nets just got the steal of the draft.

Ugly but who cares. The bullpen continues to be awesome. Bobby needs a day off or two, he's pitched in 6 of 7 games now. And great clutch hitting by Ooooooooribe.

Absolutely pissed about Tyrus Like the Sefolosha pick though. P.S. The Knicks are still retarded.

BA back in the lineup(thank god): Pods Gooch PK JD AJP Rally one Ooooribe BA Freddy

Boo, Arod goes walkoff for the Yanks when they were trailing 3-2 in the bottom of the 11th.

Not a big deal for Kenny to be traveling with the team. Anyways, if Kenny pulls another deal for a reliever I think it'll be closer to July 31st. I think we'll wait and see how Cliff does when he comes back and if he looks even decent, I don't necessarily think you'll see Kenny make another trade for a reliever.

QUOTE(JackTalkThai @ Jun 28, 2006 -> 02:12 PM) Because Lidge's dominant days of yesteryear are just a single HGH injection away. This really doesn't make any sense to me. His stuff is still completely there his head isn't anymore though. If he just completely lost his great stuff then I guess you could accuse him but I don't see how that makes any sense in his case.

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jun 28, 2006 -> 03:34 AM) Roy will be the best player out of this draft in his rookie season, but long - term someone like Gay or Thomas will probably be better IMHO. Gay is a freak but I don't think he has the desire to be a great player and I don't even want to get in to everything I dislike about Thomas but lets just say I don't think highly of him.

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jun 28, 2006 -> 03:14 AM) Navarro got injured, Martin took over, did better than expected, so the Dodgers couldn't really demote Martin. TB did very well here. Hendrickson's track record over the past few seasons not including this one is very average to say the least. I think both teams did pretty solid in this deal. The Drays got a nice young catcher and Seo isn't horrible(though he's been bad this year). I like what the Dodgers did too though. They might have overpaid a bit but Hendrickson is having a pretty solid season and with that division being wide open and L.A. really needing a starter this could put them over the top for now.

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jun 28, 2006 -> 01:07 AM) If Paxson thinks he's the guy with the most potential in this draft, he'll probably pick him. Suprised you're not going down the LaMarcus = Chandler path here Sleepy. If you're going to compare anyone to Tyson, it's Tyrus. There will be one pissed off Rowand if the Bulls take Thomas in this draft . I'm torn on who I want the Bulls to draft. IMO Brandon Roy is and will be the best player in this draft but the Bulls need for a big man still out weighs the need for a big guard(though we need one of those as well). I won't complain with Roy or LA but anything else and I won't be happy(I know this is one of Paxson's bigger concerns ), unless there is a trade.

QUOTE(NUKE_CLEVELAND @ Jun 27, 2006 -> 11:38 PM) What the hell happened to them anyway? Everybody and their brother was expecting them to challenge for the division this year and they fell flat on their ass. Even Minnesota has gotten it together and is trying to make a move. What is Cleveland's problem? First, I take offense to that comment. Their problem is pitching, they lost a lot of key cogs from that staff last year including: Millwood, Elarton(not huge here), Riske, Rhodes, Howry. Their bullpen was such a huge part of their success last year and when you lose three of your better bullpen arms and your ace..you're going to have some issues.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jun 27, 2006 -> 11:26 PM) Pending the Twins/Dodger agme tonight, the Sox and Tigers are 10-1 in there last 11 and if the Twins win tonight they would also be 10-1 in there last 11. The Royals entering today's game were even 7-3 in there last 10. How bout that central division The Indians still blow.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jun 27, 2006 -> 10:56 PM) Contreras is undefeated and yet still doesnt make the list as starter? Glaus? Please. Eh, JC will probably start because of Ozzie but you can definitely make a case for others.

QUOTE(redandwhite @ Jun 27, 2006 -> 10:49 PM) How can Aldridge possibly slip to ten!? If the Celtics pass on him, I'll be one unhappy camper. It's not going to happen(LA slipping to 10), there's no way imo.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Jun 27, 2006 -> 10:41 PM) I don't think the Tigers will fade at all, as a matter of fact, the numbers prove that it'd be nearly impossible to do so. But this whole thing is about track record, the Sox kicked ass last season and won the World Series where as the Tigers have sucked for quite some time now. It really doesn't make sense to compare the two at this point, simply based on this. I don't think the Tigers are going to fade but I don't see them winning the division, they're going to hang around for a while though. It's just hard for me to believe that their pitching can be this good all season long and in that respect the numbers do prove that to be possible. Rogers and Bonderman have track records the last few years of fading in the 2nd half and Verlander has never pitched over 130 innings in pro ball before. Make no mistake, this is a very good Tigers club but they have some pitchers notorious for 2nd half problems and because of that I just don't see them winning the central.

Guys with a legit shot from our club: PK Mark Count Rally one Bobby Gooch Dye Thome and Pablo of course is a lock.

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Not pretty at all but we pulled it out. Our bullpen has become a strong point all of the sudden, it's very nice to see.