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QUOTE(SSH2005 @ Mar 20, 2006 -> 02:44 PM) The only thing that could top this would be to see Thornton pitching against Borchard. Theres the real value question. If Thornton pitched to Borchard, would he strike out or walk?

QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Mar 20, 2006 -> 12:05 PM) You obviously haven't seen the stoners that went to the fast food joint and ran over the girl on her tricycle. That commerical made me want a burger so bad though.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Mar 20, 2006 -> 10:48 AM) He's referring to all the reports of Gload not fitting in, being a bad guy, having the clubhouse dislike him, etc., and how they contrast with him going full speed into a wall in ST. Ah yes. I remember once in 2nd grade when everyone seemed to not like me much, until I ran into that wall during kickball.......... BTW, the reports of people not liking Gload was about the management, not the players in the clubhouse.

QUOTE(SSH2005 @ Mar 20, 2006 -> 11:53 AM) So the Mariners had Thornton start throwing from the third-base side of the rubber and he was improving his control. Man, it really sucks to waste a 97 MPH fastball. It should be painfully obvious to everyone that Borchard had zero value in the trade market. We aquired another player with no options, who sucks it up after having "potential." If this is the best we can do between trading Gload and Borchie, its pretty sad. I would have like to see someone like Rogo included so we could actually get a decent player in return.

QUOTE(whitesoxin' @ Mar 19, 2006 -> 04:57 PM) Why does every teenager drink or smoke pot? What's so great about it? Drinking is more dangerous than pot IMO. Whats great about it? If they arent doing it for the high, they are doing it to be cool or fit in. If you dont drink at a certain age, you will be socially outcast in some circles. As far as smoking pot goes, it could be the same thing. Just not wanting to be "left out" or nerdy. Some kids do it because it just flat out feels good. There are more 25-45 year old pot smokers than many people realize. At any time in the corp workplace Im guessing a large percentage still dabble in smoking pot. Of course it is illegal, but with the 0 pot related deaths last year, who are they hurting anyway? Well thats my 2 cents.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Mar 20, 2006 -> 10:54 AM) If he doesn't walk people, he can have his chance. He starts walking people, and he should lose that spot immediately. He doesn't walk people and guys can hit .320 off of him and I won't mind. He walks people, and I'll mind a ton. As long as he's making people put the ball in play, he'll be damn good. thats actually what I like about him. He works fast, pounds the strike zone, gets out of the inning.

AJB will be on the DL more than once this season. The guy has a bad throwing motion and a paper elbow. Hope the Jays pick up Wood next year.

QUOTE(SSH2005 @ Mar 20, 2006 -> 10:27 AM) You really have some Cintron man-love. If Cintron returns to his 2003 form, I probably wouldn't mind that. I like his 2006 form so far, in the WBC and ST he looks damn good to me. Remember, before we signed Gooch last year, there was talk of Cintron. I still think ozzie may have that frame of mind.

Waste of a trade IMO. Guess Gload couldnt net us s*** in the trade market.

QUOTE(SSH2005 @ Mar 20, 2006 -> 09:44 AM) Why do you think Cintron? He has 6 SB in his career. Hunch. By the time he replaces Gooch at 2B, im sure he may hit higher in the order as well. Ozuna is a pretty good guess too.

QUOTE(SSH2005 @ Mar 20, 2006 -> 09:58 AM) I didn't believe the hype but I just watched him pitch against the Cubs on Saturday and he has a funky delivery and good stuff. He supposedly can hit 93 with his fastball. He also sounds like he has balls from his quotes, unlike our second lefty from last season. He damn sure looks better than the other scrubs so far. I like that he has two out pitches for both RH and LH batters. His fastball is sneaky, but he also pops the mitt. I like this kid, he deserves the chance IMO.

Damn.

QUOTE(SSH2005 @ Mar 20, 2006 -> 09:48 AM) I never advocated Jerry Owens making the roster but Boone Logan has only pitched 5.1 innings at Winston-Salem (Single A) at his highest level. See for yourself... http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/L/boone-logan.shtml I do think he is the front-runner though. If thats the case then im wrong. But I heard earlier that he had pitched for a AAA team with another club? Either way, the guy has several years experience, has shown he can get hitters out, and has shown that he can pound the strike zone. I like him.

I hate to say it, but when I was in HS, there was def at least one teacher I would have loved to commit crimes with.

I may have let out a little secret on that comments page: Section 115 corn off the cob, section 112 hot beef sandwiches.

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Mar 19, 2006 -> 09:03 PM) What a cancer and bad influence this guy is... :headshake

Its so funny how some people on here are skeptical when it comes to Logan because he has so little experience, hes so young, unproven etc etc. When 99 percent of you were calling for Jerry Owens to make the major league roster! Logan has been to AAA, he has a couple of years of experience, he is outproducing major league bullpen guys. Obviously he is the real deal. If Ozzie likes him this much, you have to come to terms with the fact that he is as good as advertised. I saw him pitch, I think he has better stuff than the junk we brought in to camp, and its worth giving him a try. If he is in a true Loogy role, he will be protected, and pitch only in situations. This move is worth the risk, and if Ozzie likes it, I like it.

Mack or Cintron.

QUOTE(RME JICO @ Mar 19, 2006 -> 01:10 AM) If Iguchi continues to struggle, do the Sox put Cintron in to start at 2B? Iguchi is batting .118 this spring. I actually think he will replace him by the end of the year .

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Mar 18, 2006 -> 09:24 PM) Logan is in this pen just based on lack of choices. Obviously its great he has taken this opp. to really impress, but its not like the Sox have another obvious choice. If the Sox can get a solid vet to fill out the pen, Boone should still make the team, and I would be a very good spot to be in, because with another reliable arm, we could basically pick and choose where Boone could pitch, and get him some great expierence in the process. With that said, if Boone makes it to June with the Sox, it would be simply amazing. Kevin Walker made the team last year didnt he? Logan is better than he will ever be. He is an obvious choice at this point.

QUOTE(SSH2005 @ Mar 18, 2006 -> 02:00 PM) Agreed, people are overrating his defense. It's not that good. I like his bat off the bench though. I think you underrate his defense.

IMO, there is no way Logan shouldnt make the team. From what I saw from him today and pervious games, he is our best option for a Loogy. He has good stuff, pops the mitt, and has out pitches to both LH and RH batters. The guy is the real deal and should earn that spot.

QUOTE(Felix @ Mar 17, 2006 -> 12:05 PM) OSU won't go far in this tournament. If they get past Georgetown, I'd be surprised. Sounds like the same quote I heard about the big ten tourney.

QUOTE(THEWOOD @ Mar 17, 2006 -> 07:16 AM) LETS DO THIS BUCKEYES!!!!! GO BUUCKS!! Also N. Iowa needs to pull the upset! 1 for f***ing 14 from 3. Jesus.

QUOTE(maggliopipe @ Mar 17, 2006 -> 10:55 AM) I don't know if it outsells Guinness, but I was in Galway last summer and couldn't believe how popular Bud was. Especially among the younger people. Almost all of them were drinking it. I must have stood out as a tourist being young and ordering a Guinness. I found that alot of people were putting fruit in their beers? Like blueberries and such. It was weird..