Milkman delivers

QUOTE (Lillian @ Jun 28, 2010 -> 08:35 AM) The biggest hole in this team is a potent left handed bat. Not only isn't there a single LH power hitter on the 40 man roster, but there really isn't one in the entire organization. This glaring deficiency has become even more apparent with Teahen's injury, although he really isn't that good to begin with. It's important to have a least one LH threat because pitchers just get too comfortable facing one right handed hitter after another. Moreover, late in the game, this team's lineup doesn't force the opposing manager to make any lefty-righty match ups, unless of course there is a left handed starter. Does he really need to go to the bullpen to bring in a left handed reliever to face A.J., Kotsay, or Teahen? It would be interesting to research how many teams have ever made it deep into the post season without at least one dangerous left handed hitter. I can't think of one, can you? So, who is out there, and who could the Sox afford to give up in exchange? Many of you have mentioned Dunn, Fielder, La Roche, Markakis, Shin-Soo Choo and A. Gonzales. Perhaps K.W. should target a younger player who hasn't yet completely established himself, as the others would cost too much, both in players sacrificed and salary owed. I mentioned Chris Davis some time ago, and I still think that he's a good candidate. Texas needs pitching, and Davis is blocked by Smoak at 1B. They have Davis playing a lot of 3B at AAA. He had a great half season for the Rangers a couple of years ago, when he was just 22, and he's tearing up AAA this year. I understand that he has struggled a bit with his big swing, but he's young enough to make adjustments. Perhaps the Sox could offer Garcia. He could help the Rangers rotation, and the Sox have Hudson to take Freddy's place as the 5th starter. If Davis is not the answer, then I'd search for a similar young LH power hitter who could fill that void, not only this year, but for several years to come. The 2005 Chicago White Sox.

QUOTE (T R U @ Jun 27, 2010 -> 10:28 PM) really wite? find where I have said this team was done.. how about find where I said that they are still garbage despite beating up on the NL.. you cant, because I didn't f***ing say that or act that way.. why is it so f***ing off the wall to want to see them put together some streaks against the AL? you act like i just sit here and bash them or something.. gimme a f***ing break.. they need to start beating the teams they should beat, the clevelands and kansas citys of the world, and perform against their own league before I start throwing a party like most of you people.. you'll be the same ones cursing this team if they fall again.. Nipples.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 27, 2010 -> 01:14 PM) Wrong. Baseball is not basketball. It's like my world is crashing around me.

QUOTE (kev211 @ Jun 27, 2010 -> 12:17 PM) I do not see anything wrong with wearing a 20k path on your arm during your 20,000 game. Ties Neither do I, and that's why I didn't say anything about it being wrong. I said it's pathetic that it's the one thing they can even flaunt.

Is Luke Gregerson somebody that will actually have a successful career in the bigs, or just another fluke reliever?

My cousin and I noticed that the Cubs had "20,000" on their sleeves, but we didn't know what it meant. We asked a friend of ours who's a Cubs fan and apparently it's because they're the first team to play 20,000 games. How sad is it that that's the one thing they're proud of at this point? I know we all hate the Cubs and mock them whenever possible, but it really can't be emphasized enough how pathetic that franchise is.

That line smacks of sarcasm. I can't believe anyone on Earth could think otherwise.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jun 25, 2010 -> 08:53 PM) The New York Metropolitans are my favorite squadron. 1.5 back The NY Mets are my favorite squadron.

QUOTE (qwerty @ Jun 25, 2010 -> 08:02 PM) Fix it. Derrek Lee's name is also spelled incorrectly.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jun 26, 2010 -> 08:39 AM) I watched that 9th inning, pretty damn unhittable. He was on B & B earlier this week when they were in town. They asked him the same question, he basically said that when he was out with his injury, he realized he how much he enjoys spending time with this kids and working on his farm. He's ready to be done with baseball and just spend all his time being a Dad and running the farm back home. That's great.

This no-hitter s*** is getting stupid.

QUOTE (T R U @ Jun 25, 2010 -> 06:10 PM) DJ is awesome Agreed.

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Jun 25, 2010 -> 05:53 PM) Sorry, I was looking up cell phones on AT&T's website. The hurricane at the Cell on Wednesday ruined my phone. Sorry to hear that. But no excuse next time.

JoeCoolMan?

QUOTE (Felix @ Jun 24, 2010 -> 08:36 PM) Good news, everyone! I can't complain with those first two. They're always better after being seen a couple of times.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jun 24, 2010 -> 03:58 PM) Get Berkman for the DH spot, drop Kotsay or Jones. Its time. I would love Berkman and he'd be a perfect fit for DH as he's just a professional hitter.

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Jun 24, 2010 -> 03:29 PM) Last 15 starts from the rotation..... Total: 106 2/3 IP, 79 H, 24 ER, 24 BB, 84 K, 2.03 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 3.5 K/BB Sox are 13-2 over the stretch I find myself anticipating your first post in each winner thread now.

QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Jun 24, 2010 -> 11:14 AM) If you're going to platoon Beckham, just send him down. He's not going to find his confidence in a platoon system, and he's actually been worse against lefties than righties. Why is that always the case when we have/want a platoon?

The day has come.

QUOTE (WCSox @ Jun 24, 2010 -> 06:41 PM) When Nix actually had regular at-bats last year, he put up an 84 OPS+ with a semi-respectable .408 SLG. That's miles better than what Lillibridge has done in the previous two years (OPS+ of 21 and 51, respectively). Nix is erratic, but he hits with power and is capable of impersonating a ML starter every once in a while. Their salary differences are minimal. Agreed that Nix is worthless on the left side of the infield, but he's decent at 2B. In the Sox's current situation, sending Beckham down and starting Nix at 2B, with Vizquel and Viciedo rotating at 3B and Lillibridge being the utility guy, would've made a lot more sense. Why bother defending a guy when that's the best thing you can say about him?

QUOTE (Chi Town Sox @ Jun 23, 2010 -> 01:37 PM) What a great town, it's really a shame that many people that vacation there just hang out on Bourbon Street when there are areas like Frenchmen Street (definitely where I hang out when I go there) and see some of the craziest S*it in your life. Reggae Bars, Jazz bars, taco trucks, it is amazing Such as?

Did anyone catch the premiere of Downfall? It's a game show on ABC hosted by Chris Jericho. I stumbled upon it last night and never heard of it before that. Let's just say it won't last the season.

QUOTE (Flash Tizzle @ Jun 23, 2010 -> 05:51 AM) If I was suave enough to pick up random women at a grocery store I'd never leave Trader Joe's. Both times I've been there the place was overrun with attractive (young and old) women. I advise everyone to take advantage of this before Milkman gets wind, starts creeping around, and ruins it for everybody. All I can say is, the man......has sexual demons. You swore you'd never tell.

If they can continue to win more than they lose for about the next two weeks, I'll really believe they turned it around. One thing I can say for sure, though, is that they're getting me interested again.

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