RockRaines

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ May 8, 2007 -> 09:01 PM) Why is the comparison vs Anderson? I'll fix that for you. Is there any doubt, whatsoever, that Ryan Sweeney is a flat out better ballplayer than Brian AndersonScott Podsednik? Well because he is a young homegrown OF'er just like Brian. They are both top prospects. The comparison is inevitable. Ryan Sweeney's approach at the plate to wait on the ball and take hard ones into LF and breaking balls into RF is better than most of our lineup right now. I love watching this kid hit.

Is there any doubt, whatsoever, that Ryan Sweeney is a flat out better ballplayer than Brian Anderson?

QUOTE(Kalapse @ May 8, 2007 -> 12:43 PM) I wasn't implying anything, you're just making assumptions. There was talk in the thread about McCarthy being traded because he gives up too many homeruns however this season he has been keeping the ball in the ballpark. He's still giving up a s*** load of hits and runs and his strikeout numbers are just sad but the one thing he's not doing is giving up the long ball. I don't remember ever saying I'd rather have McCarthy than Danks. Assumption this, buddy. QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ May 8, 2007 -> 12:39 PM) And to top it off, the whining threads are boring with a capital ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ Lets get back to the good old days of over-reactionary threads! Dump Joe Crede, get Vinny Castilla! From Jan 2k4, the decline of Mark Buehrle At least be entertaining! Wow, Im actually sensible in the first thread.

QUOTE(fathom @ May 8, 2007 -> 12:31 PM) That would be amazing, but I'd be thrilled if he's anything more than a 4th/5th starter in the next 4 years. Well its your job to be negative and mine to be positive. But the numbers that he has been throwing up are impressive, I see him as nothing below a #3 starter. In fact I think he is the #2 and Russell is the #3 within the next 2 seasons.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ May 8, 2007 -> 12:23 PM) Danks 6HR/28.7IP BMac 4HR/26IP and? Danks>BMAC and Danks wasnt even supposed to be ready until next year. KW won that trade hands down, especially with Masset. Freddy for Gio and Floyd was very equal, Gio has the chance to be a top of the rotation guy in the next 2 years and Floyd was a reach for the majors this season.

QUOTE(fathom @ May 8, 2007 -> 07:20 AM) The fact Garcia is healthy right now and not giving up 10 runs every start justifies the whining on that awful trade. How about the fact that he is NOT healthy and has a horrid ERA for the NL?

Worse to watch: Bulls offense or Sox Offense

QUOTE(Jimbo @ May 7, 2007 -> 03:49 PM) no pods, i want sweeney to play Ozzie also just said that if PODS comes back he is batting at the bottom of the order. Why not play sweeney who is a superior defender, and a good bottom of the order hitter instead?

Boxing is one of the only fighting sports where you can have a 12 round title fight without anyone getting remotely hurt.

Either will Pavano with his TJ surgery

QUOTE(SoxFan562004 @ May 7, 2007 -> 10:07 AM) I think I would agree with the 115/113 score card for PBF. DeLa Hoya put on a better showing than I thought. Mayweather's hand speed amazes me, and thought if he pressed more he could have done more damage. He just didnt need to. His hands hurt him nowadays and he was beating Oscar on the scorecards no problem. Thats boxing.

Mayweather put together a perfectly technical win. Once again proving why the UFC and MMA is gaining and soon surpassing boxing in popularity.

Apparently everyone ignores that Figgins career OBP is basically the same as PODS. I wouldnt count on any of these deals getting done with the Angels any time soon. They dont want to part with their young talent.

My theory: BA couldnt hit at the big league level with his new swing so they sent him down to get more at bats.

QUOTE(fathom @ May 6, 2007 -> 02:30 PM) I just don't know how KW can sit back and think this lineup is acceptable. I'm sure he'll say he's shocked when Thome and Pods try to return and either aren't as effective due to overcoming the injury or they re-injure themselves right away. You add Thome, AJP and Uribe to that lineup and its still pretty deadly, its too bad for injuries and a day off for our catcher.

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ May 6, 2007 -> 02:27 PM) I think the Rocket will get lit up in the AL at this point. I bet he doesnt get below a 4 ERA.

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ May 6, 2007 -> 09:55 AM) Speaking of BA, he has his AVG up to .333 after an 0 for 7 start. That's 100 points higher that Terrero was hitting. Is there anything in the world that makes you think they pulled up Terrero and sent down Brian because Terrero will perform better? They want BA to continue to work on his swing in AAA and give him lots of playing time for dev, Terrero can sit out all month and it doesnt ruin one bit of our talent.

QUOTE(hammerhead johnson @ May 5, 2007 -> 12:41 PM) I'd never disrespect my wife like that. We should flip the script here and see how offended y'all would be if your freaking partner in life had some dude's schlong in her face at chippendale's or whatever. If you tell me that you have no problem with it, you're either lying or you're just flat out stooopid. The latter of the two options is not uncommon, believe me. People are selfish, so I strive not to be. I'll probably move out to the mountains in a few years. Some people just dont take this seriously, nor get jealous at something like this. It doesnt bother me at all to have a guy stripper dance for a girl im dating and trust.

QUOTE(DrunkBomber @ May 4, 2007 -> 05:59 PM) I really like the menu at Claim Jumper. My brother has worked at a Claim Jumper in California for like 5 years and every time I go out there I go there. The portions are enormous though. there enormously better places in cali to eat.

QUOTE(Top Notch @ May 4, 2007 -> 12:20 PM) I'd prefer perfect natural tits, but Jessica Simpson isn't walking into my life anytime soon. Well put, RockRaines. I'd bang her. You truly are top notch my man.

QUOTE(fathom @ May 4, 2007 -> 01:20 PM) Danks has already gotten you excited....it would be great if someone like Sweeney can look like he'll be a part of our future for the next 5 years as well. mmm hmmm. Though it wont happen. Gio Russell and Danks have me excited.....for 2010

5 games back already......

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ May 4, 2007 -> 10:52 AM) Well the team has sputtered for quite a while now. Is it time to fire the GM and manager? Nope, the hitting coach.

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ May 4, 2007 -> 11:30 AM) Couch didn't exactly "rip" the White Sox for failing to dive into the inflated free-agent market or orchestrating some blockbuster trade. He just wrote that the offseason philosophy of Williams to rebuild and compete simultaneously hasn't worked out. The Cubs were criticized as well for spending $300 million and still having several glaring problems. Funny how some of the rebuilding has really helped this ballclub though. Trading for Danks looks like the best thing that could have happened with the decline of FG and the horrendous starts by BMAC.

QUOTE(maki @ May 4, 2007 -> 10:26 AM) free parking in the lots i assume? Yes. I will be there at 5-8 tonight. pretty easy to spot me in the parking lot if you read the car discussion at all, I will be driving my new whip. Hopefully everyone has a great time, ill take advantage of the free beer.