RockRaines

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Feb 3, 2009 -> 10:51 AM) I just disagree. There is more to who best fits in a given spot in the order than AVG, OBP and SLG, as I noted (for #2 includes situational hitting, ability to hit to the right side on demand, good contact numbers, productive outs versus strikeouts, baserunning ability, etc.) . And they change in each slot. The only people who seem likely to start for this team that would be a better fit, IMO, are Getz/Lillibridge and Lexi. And Getz/Lillibridge may need to lead off. Well unless you quantified those situations we have no way to prove or disprove your subjective review of his performance. I DO know that he was mostly garbage with runners on base last season as was a much better hitter with the bases empty. This could be because of productive outs, or it could be that AJ is pull happy and loves to ground the ball to the right side at all times. I DO know that this was the most outs he has made in his career at 407, he was also at a -1 btwin for the season, which means he took away 1 win compared to the league avg hitter. All these numbers cannot really touch what you are describing, but I continue to think that AJ is still probably the last resort for a #2 hitter since he wasnt very good at it and performs MUCH better over his career further down the lineup.

QUOTE (fathom @ Feb 3, 2009 -> 10:57 AM) Rock....do you expect Jermaine Dye to be starting for the White Sox come April? Yup. I dont see any wholesale changes by April unless something really shakes out. And as much as the Dye for Figgins/Bailey/etc keep popping up, im not so sure that JD is the one KW is shopping although I have zero insight on that topic.

QUOTE (Want2Repeat @ Feb 3, 2009 -> 10:48 AM) First off, I suspect that this is just another garbage rumor that has no merit. Even if KW comes out and denies it, its not a garbage rumor. They've been in contact.

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Feb 3, 2009 -> 10:42 AM) Sign Abreu... trade for Figgins.... 1) Figgins, CF 2) Abreu, RF 3) Konerko, 1B 4) Thome, DH 5) CQ, LF 6) AJ, C 7) Ramirez, SS 8) Betemit / Fields / Viciedo, 3B 9) ?????, 2B I like it!!! And why do you have the AL MVP hitting 5th?

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QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Feb 3, 2009 -> 10:32 AM) yeah, I agree with you, I don't see him taking this. I see KW coming out pretty quickly and denying it. Hopefully that's just me being pessimistic because if KW has another move up his sleeve this would be a good move They've been speaking with his agent for sure though, its a fact. Whether or not this was a recent conversation is outside of my knowledge. And as some other folks on here know, they have also been talking to another slugger's agent as well.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Feb 3, 2009 -> 08:26 AM) The OBP is pretty bad, you'll get no argument from me there. And again, I am not saying AJ is some sort of ideal #2 hitter. What people keep missing here, though, is that you have to work with what you have. Assuming Owens wins the CF job, then you can have Getz/Lillibridge hit #2, but then basically have rookies (and not exactly super-touted ones) in your first two lineup slots. Is that such a great idea? And if Anderson wins the CF job, then you really have Getz/Lillibridge as your leadoff, and then what? Looking at the lineup, the options are very limited. Lexi would be my choice, but AJ is a close 2nd. Right, and me posting BA's numbers were to show that AJ is pretty much one of our last options in the 2 spot just above Brian Anderson. AJ is a pretty terrible fit for that spot in the order, and his numbers just add a level of proof.

Called it. And he prob still wont take it. But he is an ideal target.

QUOTE (Felix @ Feb 2, 2009 -> 05:39 PM) The Louisville game was essentially a road game too, as it was at a neutral court. I'm not sure if you included that one, but I assume not since they are pretty obviously a tournament team. I agree that we're slightly overrated (mostly because we aren't the 19th best team in the nation), but we just blew out Illinois at home by 23. We were #27 in the AP poll last week, and Illinois was 19. I don't think it's ridiculous that we moved to their spot. I said they were very overrated in the polls, I didnt say it was ridiculous that they were ranked. They have 2 "good" wins in ULand ILL. Ill was at home and as you said UL was neutral. Minny has probably one of the if not the biggest home court advantage in the Big Ten, its a hard place to play. I would like to see them beat a good opponent on their home floor for me to rank them that high.

Minny is very overrated that high. 5 road games, not a single one against a tourney team unless you are counting Iowa. This also includes a loss at Northwestern.

Im down for the online league as well.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Feb 2, 2009 -> 03:16 PM) Game of the season, IMO, to be played tonight. UConn@Louisville. You don't have to be a fan of either team to get stoked for this one. You're stoked? Feel these nipples!!!

The Rich get richer. Rivals #52 player for 2009 OL Marcus Hall verbaled to the Buckeyes this morning. Our O-line is going to be amazing come the next few years.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Feb 2, 2009 -> 12:26 PM) AJ is actually a decent guy for contact, hits to the right side or up the middle a lot when on the ground, can hit situationally, and is at least a smart baserunner. But he does lack speed and walks, and can't bunt. I'd rather see Alexei there. But as some people have pointed out, that takes away the hitting with RISP aspect for Lexi to a certain extent, and his OBP isn't great. I appreciate your subjective review of AJ's hitting, but the fact is, he was a terrible #2 hitter. 2008 hitting 2nd: .284 .307 .407 for a .714 OPS. thats pretty awful that high in the lineup. Thats exactly 5 points in OPS higher than Brian Anderson's stats last season. AJ was last season and always has been the most effective in the 6th spot followed closely by the 7th and 8th. He should be farther down the lineup. Also Alexei was far and away most effective when hitting 9th in the lineup.

"So, what have you been doing for the last 4 years?" "Skating"

Dont really care what he does to be honest.

Tom Crean, professional clown. Nice PJ's by the way.

QUOTE (watchtower41 @ Jan 30, 2009 -> 02:07 PM) That what the media was told to spin. Insiders will tell you much different. No, no they wouldnt. Insiders will tell you he didnt initially notice the injury until it lingered.

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Jan 30, 2009 -> 01:50 PM) Well one thing's for sure, the Sox will have the worst defensive OF in the game for much of 2009. 3 below average defenders with Dye and Wise being well below average. Toss in Fields at 3B, Pierzynski behind the plate and Konerko at 1B, should be fun. Maybe we can break some records. Q and Dye both below avg? Dye may be close to that, but Q is avg to above avg in LF. He's always been graded out as a good defender his entire career.

I have to say it. I've been really down on Seabrook pretty much his whole career, but I have seen some improvement out of him this season and may start backing off the trade bandwagon.

QUOTE (daa84 @ Jan 30, 2009 -> 01:03 PM) to play where SS? I don't think betemit is a viable option to play SS everyday defensively, it would be nice if he was though. I guess I just assumed that Betemit is going to serve as the Alex Cintron role on this team. he's going to be a sunday lineup fixture. Giving the guys a day off and providing some pop.

Im sorry, knowing this guy personally through Chicago nightlife and now this: http://www.jeff-samardzija.com/index.asp He is such a douche

QUOTE (JuiceCruz16 @ Jan 30, 2009 -> 11:50 AM) I would like to see Wisconsin, or the Big Ten do something similar to krabbenhoff. I was reminded that he had a similar incident last year with a forearm to the throat of Eric Gordan. I vaugely recall the play from last year, but I'm not sure if it was as flagrent and obvious as the cheap shot on Jackson this year. being that I didnt see the Wisco play, the thing that expedited this incident was the fact Novak was ejected from the game after review of the tapes by the refs.

QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Jan 30, 2009 -> 11:08 AM) By mid-April,... Getz will be the fulltime 2B and leadoff. I think a #2 hitter but I agree on him being the fulltime player. He is a gamer in the mold of the Twins players that come up and hurt us. The kid can hit, field and grind it out.