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Jesus, I meant responding to my PM's not mass sending them, but I thank everyone for filling up the inbox yet again.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 28, 2014 -> 10:29 AM) Or how about 2 weeks ago and Tyler Flowers? Another funny thing is Robin is constantly criticized for putting too much weight in L/R R/L match ups, yet the second he doesn't make a move for one and the Sox don't win.................. Takes out a pitcher either too early or too late, never perfectly timed. Blah blah blah. I love saying this team should be in first place without Robin, thats how you spell crazy.

QUOTE (sin city sox fan @ Jul 27, 2014 -> 04:11 PM) Robin cost us another game today with his idiotic moves and its getting frustrating. As I noted in yesterday's game thread, I feel he's personally cost us at least 15 games this season. Instead of having the best record in baseball, we are struggling to reach .500. If he's not the worst, he has to be in the bottom 5 of all time. I really hope this organization realizes that in the final months of season and makes a change before opening day 2015. Without Robin this is a first place definite playoff team? Ok.

I got to a few tonight. I'll hit some more tomorrow. Please be patient.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Jul 26, 2014 -> 12:03 AM) Soxtalk genuinely seemed depressed when Avi went down because we were all looking forward to seeing him develop. Now that we know what Abreu is capable of it's even more disheartening. Another .800-.850 OPS guy wold be huge for the Sox even if he's not left-handed . I think Avi can be that guy though the saber guys have their issues with him. He may not be that guy right away but he could be sooner rather than later. Get one more strong LH bat and put Avi in there with less pressure and this team will consistently score a lot more. I know a lot of posters aren't huge fans of him and that's fine. But I really like him, his work ethic and his personality. I think he could develop into a Magglio type player at his peak. And with Abreu that's a contender IMO.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jul 25, 2014 -> 11:42 PM) I am going to have to see another Cardinals game this year now.. I'm in. Next couple of weeks.

Everyone. I wanted to throw this out that I will get to your PM's when I can. I have over 30 unread right now so dont send repeats. I'll get to em.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Jul 25, 2014 -> 11:34 PM) I read tonight where the Sox scored 9 runs 7 times before May 6th I think it was and only once since (tonight). When was Avi injured ? His presence in the lineup may have something to do with that . Or not , but I'll give him partial credit. He's just one of those guys that everyone gels with. I want him back so bad. Even if he's a 6 hitter, he brings a lot IMO.

QUOTE (Jake @ Jul 25, 2014 -> 10:09 PM) Getting AT&T U-verse at my new place in a couple weeks. Landlord doesn't allow satellite so it was down to this and TimeWarner. Getting 470 channels, inc. HBO/SHO/Cinemax/Starz, all regional sports networks, NFL Redzone/MLB Strike Zone/sports miscellany, two DVRs, 45 Mbps downstream broadband for $130/mo. for 12 months plus $200 in Visa gift cards. The same package from TWC would have been ~$200/mo. Free installation too, which could turn into an adventure given what I hear about U-verse installs. They told me to prep for what is supposedly on average a 4 hour installation As long as you don't have a ton of Tv's it's not bad

Anyone use cartwheel for target?

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Jul 25, 2014 -> 10:53 PM) A 2 for 1 trade should do the trick. He's more of a team leader than people think. I want him back real bad.

I love football

QUOTE (Knuckles @ Jul 25, 2014 -> 06:46 PM) Good piece on why Bulls will not trade Mirotic for Love. Does it say he can become Love? Because I heard a Chicago reporter say that today to my face.

QUOTE (Knuckles @ Jul 25, 2014 -> 09:42 PM) Is this an issue of him not getting enough time in the minors to be able to field the OF ? Right now they need to clear roster space. I'd bet he's back in September.

QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Jul 25, 2014 -> 11:28 AM) Is Howard one of those guys who a "change of scenery" will help, or is he just really bad? He used to be so good, its amazing the drop off. but seriously, the guy turned 30 and it all went downhill.

You have to love a guy that is working his ass off to come back during a lost season. I want that type of player.

Zach is many things, but its going to be an entertaining week if he keeps HOH. He's already spouting off. He reminds me of Charlie day when he was the #wildcard

QUOTE (Jake @ Jul 24, 2014 -> 09:01 PM) Given the timing of everything, it would make sense for the Cavs to hold out until closer to the season when it comes to offering Wiggins. It also makes sense for MIN to leak that Wiggins has been offered to pressure better offers from others The Cavs are saying the right thing in the event they have to keep Wiggins. You cant let him know that the offer was rejected and you included him.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jul 24, 2014 -> 05:06 PM) You joke but I really can't wait. I love summer but man I cant wait for football weekends.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Jul 24, 2014 -> 05:09 PM) I was expecting way worse. http://www.jsonline.com/news/education/32469084.html My favorite quote is: • Behavior in 2004 that led a bus driver to pull over and call the police. This one time at band camp......

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jul 24, 2014 -> 01:45 PM) Frankly, it's the same thing for marijuana. If I got a DUI right now, I'd probably have to have a sit down with my bosses and there would be several bureaucratic hoops I'd have to jump through, but I'd retain my job. But if my urine tested positive for marijuana ONE TIME, no matter if it's legal in some states, decriminalized in others, and otherwise not harmful, I'd be fired on the spot. Unless its a felony you really dont get in trouble at work at all.

If the Bulls forced the Cavs to unload Wiggins, I think thats a pretty good win.

QUOTE (farmteam @ Jul 24, 2014 -> 02:41 PM) Report into the Ohio State Marching Band hazing released. Those are some fantastic nicknames they came up with. My favorites were "Taint Brush" and "Sugar Bush." That band director was awesome at his job, well other than the hazing.

QUOTE (Brian @ Jul 24, 2014 -> 10:30 AM) Yup. They all like each other. No fights. Yawn They gave them booze to spice it up and it was a yawn fest.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jul 24, 2014 -> 07:35 AM) I will say, I'm glad I missed this post. Can you either use spoiler tags or wait to post spoilers until they've aired a day later for BB? If I'd have read your post above, I'd have enjoyed that episode a lot less. This is one of the best seasons of BB ever. Also disagree, these people are boring as hell so far.