RockRaines

OSU played bad with 3 turnovers, but still came out victorius. So much for the "vaunted" Michigan defense. 500+ plus yards.

QUOTE(WCSox @ Nov 18, 2006 -> 09:48 PM) Garland is not the most reliable pitcher on the Sox. Of the last 2 years, he is one of the most consistent winners in the MLB, and the most consistent pithers on the sox, you might want to re-examine your thoughts there.

Lucky Boys Confusion-their first album I have 2 classic rock cd's I rotate Long Beach Dub All stars for the summer Stand by your Van-sublime, best album they made ESPN 1000 in the mornings is a must.

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Nov 17, 2006 -> 03:21 PM) The past two seasons, our backup catchers have a combined average of ~135 ABs per season. That's more than a month's worth for any normal position player. Considering our starter is a lefty, and that the main offensive weakness on this team is it's lack of production vs southpaws, I'd consider getting a backup catcher who can do something with this stick vs lefties is QUITE important. Just look north at what the backups for Minny and to a lesser extent Detroit have done for their teams. Well you can think that way if you choose. IMO the problem with us hitting LHP isnt going to be solved or even partially solved by a backup catcher.

QUOTE(witesoxfan @ Nov 17, 2006 -> 03:10 PM) ^lol^ He basically said the rotation is so s***ty for the cubs that his ragged ass may have a chance to start, and then the cubs put this info ON THE FRONT PAGE of their website. Awesome.

QUOTE(fathom @ Nov 17, 2006 -> 03:08 PM) And would likely hit about .150. We need more offense against the tough lefty pitchers in our division. I dont know how important the offense is for a guy who may play once every two weeks. I would rather have someone who can call a good game and slow down the running game.

QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Nov 17, 2006 -> 02:13 PM) apparently you're the only one around here.... a lot of haters I guess, but he has always made me laugh.

QUOTE(AssHatSoxFan @ Nov 17, 2006 -> 02:12 PM) readily available? people will still be paying close to 1k for a while thanks to sony cutting their numbers quite a bit yes readily available. Check out xbox 360 right now, I can grab one for you down the road if you like.

QUOTE(SoxFan562004 @ Nov 17, 2006 -> 02:37 PM) I agree that the Sox need a legit back-up catcher. I love AJ, but he logs a ton of innings. I will say it again, we have an in house option that plays above avg defensively and can catch the knuckler and throw out runners-Stewart.

Paying anything over retail price for something that will be on shelves readily available in a few months is retarded.

I think Dane Cook is pretty funny...

QUOTE(Benchwarmerjim @ Nov 16, 2006 -> 09:02 PM) Twins have interest in Rockies Jason Jennings http://www.startribune.com/509/story/814498.html Please trade Garza for Jennings, that would make my next 5 years.

QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Nov 17, 2006 -> 12:31 PM) Don't say I didn't warn you. He'll also have 5 games where he hits at least 8 homers. He'll also miss at least 20 games.

QUOTE(shoota @ Nov 17, 2006 -> 11:54 AM) I'm glad we share the same organizational philosophy, and count me in your camp that finds it unacceptable the team hasn't found/produced a Johan Santana or Francisco Liriano. Im sure we could find a pitcher who throws out his arm and needs TJ surgery..

QUOTE(YASNY @ Nov 17, 2006 -> 12:02 PM) You threw the stats out there and said they weren't comparable. I compared them. Still, Figgens is not even close to a significant upgrade. Figgens ain't exactly a defensive whiz either. Especially at 3B, he is a butcher there. He also has the same noodle arm as PODS if I remember correctly.

QUOTE(WilliamTell @ Nov 17, 2006 -> 11:12 AM) Bo Schembechler passed away this morning. The Wolverines are going to be inspired to play tomorrow. I am fairly confident that 80 percent of those players have no idea who he was.

QUOTE(Steve9347 @ Nov 17, 2006 -> 11:48 AM) why would the angels want freddy over santana when santana had the better season next year, and projects to be the much better starting pitcher for the next five years? the same reason alot of people on here want to keep Freddy, because he is "proven."

QUOTE(santo=dorf @ Nov 17, 2006 -> 11:25 AM) Santana is not better than Freddy and if he came to the Sox he would be even worse. Look at these splits: 2006 Home: 10-2, 3.02 ERA, 1.10 WHIP 2006 Away: 6-6, 5.95 ERA, 1.40 WHIP Career Home: 19-5. 3.09 ERA, 1.14 WHIP Career Away: 9-11, 6.46 ERA, 1.53 Just some perspective, here's Garcia's numbers at USCF 2006: 4.11 ERA, 1.26 WHIP 2005: 4.38 ERA, 1.39 WHIP 2004: 5.37 ERA, 1.40 WHIP Freddy gets a lot of flack for being "terrible" at home, but Santana's road numbers are much worse than Garcia's numbers at USCF. Just say NO to Santana. He's another one of these guys that ESPN talks up and has splits that tell another story. (See Blalock and Young.) OMG!!!!! I NEVER would have thought that a player would be better at home!!!!!!! Wow!!!!!!! This really opened my eyes.

Better title of this thread: Offseason of bad messageboard topics.

QUOTE(TitoMB345 @ Nov 16, 2006 -> 10:04 PM) ^^^ Even if this is some sick display of sarcasm, its totally true. He is the worst hitter I've seen in a long time. Sure, his defense is pretty good (not GG caliber), but hes got one of the worst hitter's eyes in the league. Wow, saying he is not gold glove caliber pretty much makes the rest of your post moot. Uribe should have two GG's by now.

QUOTE(SoxHawk1980 @ Nov 16, 2006 -> 08:56 PM) ...who has actually had some major league success. And Cotts is a lefty. ONE season. Shingo had one good season too, was it a mistake to let him go?

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Nov 16, 2006 -> 08:59 PM) Ya, so no closer than RockRaines nomination for president. I had a press release drafted as well. Turns out it didnt happen.

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Nov 16, 2006 -> 07:36 PM) And it was all but done from what I've seen. My nomination for president last term was all but done as well.

QUOTE(knightni @ Nov 16, 2006 -> 04:35 PM) It wasn't official though until you posted Rock. And yet, the banter continues.........

Garland shouldnt be going anywhere as we is one of the most consistently good pitcher in the AL the last 2 years. Levine is speculating, as usual.