South Side Fireworks Man

Keep the cameras on the field, not on this guy's ugly mug.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 28, 2016 -> 08:32 PM) What happened? Out of the game? Precautionary? Hurt his wrist on a swing. They said he's day to day.

Great, now Melky is hurt.

Sigh.

Good start Lawrie. Here come the White Sox.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 28, 2016 -> 06:04 PM) With all those concussions, there's just no way they could put him out in the field without a helmet. The greatest first baseman in White Sox history wore a helmet in the field.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jun 28, 2016 -> 05:19 PM) It will be interesting. He claimed he was hurting every swing last year. I just wonder how effective he will be. I don't honk he will be average. I think he will either be a huge bargain or suck beyond belief. Is he expected to be able to play 1B or are they looking at him as strictly a DH? I would definitely like to see him play a lot of 1B with the Sox if he is able. Give Abreu as much chance as possible to rest his feet, plus Abreu isn't so good at 1B anyway.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jun 28, 2016 -> 04:06 PM) Bruce Levine ‏@MLBBruceLevine 2m2 minutes ago Justin Morneau said 30 at bats will be enough when he is sent out on rehab assignment. My best guess July 15th with big club Can't wait.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Jun 26, 2016 -> 01:27 PM) Abreu looking real bad again. Justin Morneau can't get here soon enough.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 25, 2016 -> 03:34 PM) You're not going to be able to compete with a 5th starter with a 5.17 ERA, Shields as your 4th and quicksand in front of Duke/Jones/Robertson. Not unless you immediately replace Garcia and Shuck with 800+ OPS hitters. Morneau and Bruce?

Never a doubt.

Big K. Let's get one more!

Let's get a DP here and call it a night.

For cryin' out loud, don't blow this one now.

Atta boy, Todd!

Poor base running by Tim.

Nice start by Lawrie. Let's get a few runs here.

For some reason I'd like to be in a Wisconsin Supper Club right about now.

Nice job Matt.

The Melk Man is Da Man!

QUOTE (Lillian @ Jun 23, 2016 -> 05:51 PM) Regarding the frustration over the DH, the front office has already committed to a DH. They are most likely going to rely upon Morneau to fill both that hole, as well as the need for a left handed hitter. The obvious other hole to fill is another outfielder. Given the lack of depth in the farm system, I still think Braun makes the most sense, as he could probably be acquired without giving up much talent, providing J. R. is willing to take on all of that salary. Adding those two bats to the order, would transform it into a respectable offense. The lineup could look like this vs. RHP: CF Eaton LF Braun 1B Abreu DH Morneau RF Cabrera 3B Frazier 2B Lawrie C Avila SS Anderson I hope Morneau can still play 1B. Abreu needs to be a DH, even though he doesn't like it.

QUOTE (flavum @ Jun 22, 2016 -> 08:57 PM) 30-18 vs teams not called Indians, Royals, or Tigers. Only 13 of the next 57 are against the big bad AL Central teams, so this will set up a good tease before the final 33 where they play 20 of 26 against the Indians, Royals, and Tigers. But by then they'll have Morneau plus a mystery hitter in the lineup.

Great win. Now a good start from Shields tomorrow would really give this team a lift.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jun 22, 2016 -> 08:48 PM) Demonstrative Duke could become a favorite Along with Disgruntled Goat and Flatulent Fox.

Great pitch, good call.