Balta1701

So, you're so angry about those bonuses that you want to go dissolve a few union contracts.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jul 24, 2010 -> 06:17 PM) That would be so irresponsible on so many levels. The biggest reason why, we should note...is that Sale is already right up against what should be his innings limit for this year. If you want him to make 10 starts (50+ innings), you're going to have him pitching something like 160-170 innings this year at age 21, when he's never thrown more than 89 before.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jul 24, 2010 -> 06:16 PM) What is it with you and Stark? lol. He knows more scouts than I do.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jul 24, 2010 -> 06:10 PM) He's popped 17 HRs and is sporting a 1.006 OPS since June 1. One of Stark's scouts

QUOTE (EvilJester99 @ Jul 24, 2010 -> 06:08 PM) JR has done some silly things b4... like all the money he gave to Belle. I think that money worked out pretty darn well.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 24, 2010 -> 06:06 PM) Yeah, I can see JR and KW giving a Boras client nearly 200 million. Especially one that a lot of people seem to think isn't at the same level he was a couple years ago.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jul 24, 2010 -> 06:05 PM) Oh snaps. Balta has hopped on the sabermetric train. I'm still uncomfortable with the "10 runs = 1 win" calculation, but as a method of comparison there...it's a good way to guess at how the values of a 5th starter versus a big DH compare.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 24, 2010 -> 06:02 PM) Who would be our 5th starter the rest of the way (and don't forget the uncertainty that Garcia can hold up the rest of this season) Torres has thrown 120 innings at CHarlotte and put up a 3.40 ERA. He has to be next in line. Of course, you'd probably have to deal him as well.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxfan1986 @ Jul 24, 2010 -> 06:01 PM) I'm fine with giving up Hudson if we get Fielder in return. I genuinely am feeling like this deal makes us worse this season. Fielder has been worth 3 wins above replacement this season (and has been only slightly below average in the field). Stuck at DH, he's probably worth another 2-3 wins above Kotsay. OTOH, if the 5th starter spot has 10 slots left, if all Hudson does is go .500, compared to Torres or Pena, that's gotta cost us 2-3 wins if we have to give him up.

Farmer/DJ saying that the Sox look "Tired" today.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jul 24, 2010 -> 05:57 PM) And I'm confident he will give up Hudson if he does get one of them. Freddy Garcia and Tony Pena have proved today that they can handle the 4/5 spots in the rotation.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 24, 2010 -> 05:55 PM) True but it could deflect the hail and the rain from my body. Then you have one powerful umbrella if it can take hail accelerated to 100+ mph.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 24, 2010 -> 05:53 PM) I lost my umbrella and it's tornadoing here. Anybody want to fed ex me an umbrella quick as I head to work? An Umbrella won't do you very much if you walk into a tornado.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 24, 2010 -> 05:47 PM) No one responded to probably the most interesting story today, and that is Dunn isn't in the Nats lineup tonight. No one actually pulls a player because of a trade any more. They pull them mid-game if necessary.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Jul 24, 2010 -> 05:45 PM) farmer's right - it's the bullpen that needs help Everyone needs bullpen help.

Ok, thank you Fox for carrying the Mets/Dodgers today so I didn't have to watch this.

Seriously, can we put Jenks in now?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 24, 2010 -> 05:39 PM) There is a Kenny Williams joke in here somewhere...

QUOTE (WilliamTell @ Jul 24, 2010 -> 05:40 PM) Sounds like a Yankees/Red Sox game, but Rose and Grace wouldn't be complaining about the pace of their game. Well duh, that's important. Those glares that they give the ump every time he calls a strike are in-depth looks into the soul of America.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 24, 2010 -> 05:36 PM) HBP, and then a single between 1st and 2nd baseman by Kotsay to set up a big inning...that's what we need. Kotsay strenuously disagrees.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jul 24, 2010 -> 05:22 PM) Read somewhere that D-Rose wants T-Mac on the Bulls, said T-Mac was his favorite player in 6th grade. Oh Derrick... It wouldn't be a bad move at all. Assuming your team had a quality coach and he knew he had to earn his PT.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 24, 2010 -> 05:23 PM) oooh, he is totally kicking your ass now. Thus proving his point.

QUOTE (qwerty @ Jul 24, 2010 -> 05:31 PM) As good as his slider was last season... his fastball was equally as terrible.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jul 24, 2010 -> 01:04 PM) Pedro announced he has no plans to pitch this year, maybe next year I think Smoltz is already in the broadcasting booth as well.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jul 24, 2010 -> 04:50 PM) Viciedo will be back in the lineup tomorrow. They've just been goign with the hot hand for a bit. I'm not concerned about Viciedo. Kotsay gets a hit as I type this!!! Prior to today, kotsay was 1 for his last 19 with 1 BB. That's the hot hand? I'd hate to see the cold hand.