Princess Dye

QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Sep 16, 2009 -> 12:35 AM) I couldn't care less if we aren't a popular team,if I wanted to root for a team based soley on popularity,I woulda been a Yanks fan long ago... I couldn't give a flying f*** if the Cubs are more popular,I would've shot myself long ago after all these years of futility,they haven't even won a game the last 2 playoffs series even though they were heavily favored In theory, I agree. But in reality, more Sox fans means more $ going towards our payroll. These things go in cycles. If the Cubs are ready for a new several-years lull in onfield play, it could open the doors for the Sox to take a chunk of that market from them. We have their former (well-liked) announcer, a young team, respected starting pitchers, an entertaining mgr, Obama..... It may not seem like it to us, but these last years of piling up wins will have an effect on what we can do in the future. Kids are growing up right now only knowing the Sox as the Chicago team that wins/has won. Soon they'll spend money and bring their own kids to games, etc.

Pathetic.

QUOTE (bobryansson @ Sep 15, 2009 -> 11:46 PM) I'm grasping here, but it was nice to see Alex Rios smile and laugh with a teamate. No, I think we all thought that.

They're praising Cox. A blind man wouldve put up that stop sign.

Alexei is going to be such a valuable bat for this infield when we get everything going. Really worked on taking walks this year. People give these simplistic answers about him not being used to the cold early on. Isnt it possible he just worked real hard early in the year to totally revamp his plate patience? He has changed things completely from last year, in my view.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Sep 15, 2009 -> 11:32 PM) Very true. Oz keeps it fun. I haven't followed Sweet Lou. What's he been up to? Has he been critical or something of management? Some recent quotes from him indicated something along the lines of 'i wont quit, theyd have to ask me to leave' So some are reading that as him wanting the last year of that contract. With new owners coming in, maybe it happens.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Sep 15, 2009 -> 11:28 PM) Oz talking to Griffey; he's one of a kind. No managers have the personality of Ozzie. Most are PR machines. He is awesome. When we lose here, it's at least not joyless. Cubbies mgr. is just slow-talking his way to a firing or (he hopes) buyout.

Jr. could not catch up to LH gas last year...

Have to love Oz talking to Junior as he goes out to the mound.

Look ma! An out on a routine play!

'09 is against us.

Awful throw to 1st but still Dotel moving like he's on the banquet diet

QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ Sep 15, 2009 -> 11:16 PM) Out of what? Well just point being that once the media gave up on em, they played better. I'm aware that the math is looking tons better if we have a win here.

I know way too many posters try to get inside players' heads.... but jesus they look so much more relaxed now that they're (semi)out of it. How much of this thing was mental?

AJP!!!!!!!!!! What a year. Lets hold onto this one, I want to be there in person for a halfway meaningful first ever Peavy start.

Could CJ Retherford be our utility guy next year? I have a wish to have Flowers DHing some nights and thus we'd need an emergency catcher in our utility guy

QUOTE (BaseballNick @ Sep 15, 2009 -> 10:59 PM) I find it hard to believe there's enough money to spend on Beltre and a power hitting OF. Perhaps. I hate to say it, but I have a feeling we're going to see a moderately priced power hitter acquired. Pods Ks on a nasty nasty pitch.

Like the start of this inning.

Shawn Kelley, chubby ERA but slimmer WHIP

QUOTE (Kenny Hates Prospects @ Sep 15, 2009 -> 10:52 PM) If he will sign for $2/12 or cheaper then I WANT him here. The best way to complement a strong starting staff is with a strong defense and bullpen, so that's where we should look to get better. Beckham can move to 2B and stay there for the next 10 years. With Beltre's off year this year, i bet he'll take a one year, or perhaps something cheap with a player option in case he busts out again. of course for that they might have to unban PEDs...

QUOTE (BaseballNick @ Sep 15, 2009 -> 10:51 PM) As of now we're way too right handed going into next year. Beltre doesn't seem to fit our needs. I'm envisioning lefthanded RF and DH. With regard to the infield, I want stellar defense foremost--and I think we maximize that (and Beckham's worth) with Beltre3B, Beckham2B

Curious, what will Beltre command in FA? I'm not 100% positive yet I need to have Gordon at 3b (or should I say Getz at 2b)

Kotsay's last two months Aug: .333./.389/.467 Sept so far: .346/.414/.692 Jermaine looking horrible.

Wow, no throw into second. Couldve pegged him if theyd tried w/ a perfect throw

Great bunt by Pods. How can this hitting talent exist side-by-side with such an ugly-son defense.