Milkman delivers

QUOTE(T R U @ Jul 19, 2006 -> 01:48 PM) Jermaine Dye hit .321 in 2000 And Thome hit .300 a few times: .314 in 1995 .311 in 1996 .304 in 2002

Does it bother anyone else that JR can't pronounce McMahon? Every time he says it now, it bothers the hell out of me. He never says the "ck" sound. It comes out like Mister Mihmayn.

QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Jul 19, 2006 -> 12:43 PM) What's wrong with you, Milkman? From Wikipedia: Wow. And his facts: Ha, touché. To me, it just shows what is and has always been wrong with Willie. He thinks he's much better than he actually is. Remember how he wouldn't even play SS in winterball? And now he won't accept a demotion to AAA when he clearly isn't cutting it in the majors?

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Jul 19, 2006 -> 12:26 PM) He thinks he's someone that can get a major league contract. And last I remember a ML contract makes more than a minor league contract. Can you blame him? He's got about two teams left that will give him a shot (I think only three teams had interest in him during the offseason). So once the Rockies DFA him, he won't be able to get a major league contract. QUOTE(fullcollapse @ Jul 19, 2006 -> 11:49 AM) yeah, i figured you would know about this already. i was in ny earlier this year, they have t-shirts and stuff with melk man on them. i told some yankees fans the name was taken already. turns out they have never heard of herb. Nobody knows him. That's truly a tragedy.

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Jul 19, 2006 -> 11:48 AM) I think I remember reading that his nephew asked him to hit a home run....he hit two. When was this?

They just showed the sound clip of Melky Cabrera's walkoff homer from last night on Sportscenter. The announcer said, "Melky Cabrera...and the Melkman delivers!" Needless to say, I'm pissed and I might sue.

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Jul 18, 2006 -> 08:49 PM) Red Sox designated outfielder Willie Harris for assignment. A future Minnesota Twin? Harris got 45 at-bats in 47 games for the Red Sox and hit .156/.250/.200. He's already said he's not interested in returning to Triple-A Pawtucket. Jul. 18 - 4:23 pm et Who the f*** does Willie Harris think he is? He's proven time and again that he's not good, yet he won't accept a demotion to AAA?

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Jul 19, 2006 -> 09:11 AM) I'd much rather keep Lummy than Fields to be honest. Sweeney is a guy I do want to keep but I have no problem trading Josh if the price is right. Still, imo this is just Kenny trying to drive up the price of his players. That's what I'm really hoping it is.

If what KW is saying is true, then I have only one thing to say to it: f***! Fields has to be, by far, our greatest non-ML trading chip. We have a 3B already that will be here for a while, so he isn't exactly vital to us. I really want him traded for something that can help us a lot.

QUOTE(jackie hayes @ Jul 18, 2006 -> 08:45 PM) Uhh... Well, it's not like it's normal. Random fact: Babe Ruth stole home 10 times in his career.

QUOTE(Jeckle2000 @ Jul 18, 2006 -> 08:38 PM) :headshake Seriously great game... Garland was amazing... but this phrase needs to die a quick threat... It makes people think your like 12... :headshake That makes people think you're like 9.

Great game in every way. Go get 'em tomorrow, Javy.

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Jul 18, 2006 -> 08:10 PM) He's over 100. It's so nice to see him get going though. I have plenty of faith in Jon and JC right now, and Mark will get things back on track. IMO the key to the rest of this season, is the guy on the mound tomorrow. Could not agree more. At least, barring a move for another starter or bringing McCarthy into the rotation.

I figured I should sign on just to give Jon the props he deserves for today's outings (as I assume he should be done for the day). What a f***ing performance. Way to start us off on the right foot, JG.

QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Jul 18, 2006 -> 04:20 PM) It's not blech, but these aren't exactly the '27 yankees. Aaron Guiel Melky Cabrera Bubba Crosby Andy Phillips And Miguel Cairo isn't exactly great, either.

QUOTE(iamshack @ Jul 18, 2006 -> 04:05 PM) Before we all write him off as Rodrigo Lopez or something, it may be interesting to note that Freddy had a 5.05 ERA last July. It isn't the awful 7.50 ERA he is sporting this July, but then again, he has 2 more starts to make this month. I am not happy with the guy either. But some of this is just piling on. If he was truly throwing 94 again on Sunday, that is a great sign. Remember how quickly things can change, folks. But his overall ERA is 5.05 (or something close to that) for the entire year. It's not just a bad month, it's a bad year.

QUOTE(The Ginger Kid @ Jul 18, 2006 -> 03:51 PM) Freddy pitched fine after the first inning. He says his arm feels great and it was the ball leaving his hand felt best it has all year. That's encouraging. I hope some other team finds it encouraging enough to give us something of value for him.

QUOTE(iamshack @ Jul 18, 2006 -> 01:21 PM) All defensive metrics are questioned currently. Read the methodology and explain to me what the flaws are, Milkman. I think even SABRSox would admit defensive metrics are in their infancy, but it isn't right to dismiss them simply because they don't tell you what you previously believed. No, I never, EVER said that I trust my eyes over statistics. No, it isn't always clear that Pods is "plain bad" on defense. Peer pressure can be such an amazing thing sometimes. Yes, it is. Let's just forget it. Some people believe he's bad and some don't.

QUOTE(iamshack @ Jul 18, 2006 -> 01:08 PM) There is actually a metric I posted this morning which shows that he is pretty average. Then someone pointed out its flaws, no? Scott Podsednik must be one of the worst LFers in baseball. Aren't you the one who said he trusts his eyes over stats? It's clear to anyone who isn't blind that Pods is just plain bad on defense.

QUOTE(beck72 @ Jul 18, 2006 -> 12:57 PM) If it would keep Fields from being dealt, so be it. BTW, Fields has not been mentioned in any of these rumors either. Cameron makes little sense for the Sox, with BA coming on and Pods doing well in LF. And why exactly would SD get rid of him in the first place? He's actually mentioned in the rumor, unlike Mackowiak or Fields. I don't know why they'd want to get rid of him. And what exactly is Pods doing well in LF? His defense is terrible.

QUOTE(hi8is @ Jul 18, 2006 -> 12:09 PM) just for kicks, if we did get cameron... dont you think that he would be the full time CF'er and that BA would become the 4th? s***, if we got Cameron, I'd let him or BA play RF and move Dye to LF because he is sloooooow. Then let Iguchi lead off.

QUOTE(Sox1422 @ Jul 18, 2006 -> 10:53 AM) Right, they are 13-13 when Widger plays, but they have lost the last 5 times he's played. AJ said on Mike North's show this morning that he will most likely play just about every day the rest of the season. Looks like Widger will have to get the old softball team back together after this season. AJ actually said that? If there's any truth to that at all, it shows that the whole team and organization feels the same way about Widger as all of us "overreacters."

QUOTE(beck72 @ Jul 18, 2006 -> 06:04 AM) SD could use a LHP for their bullpen. ALan Embree is it. I bet Health Phillips could come in and at least be a LOGGY for them. Maybe Boone Logan as well. Jon Adkins is in their pen w/ an under 4.00 ERA. Interesting as well, that the best SP's in the NL west who SD must face are RHP's--Webb, Batista, Penny, Lowe, Schmidt, Matt Morris. Getting a versatile guy like Mack with his lefty bat would be a decent pick up for them. If the Padres wanted Mackowiak half as badly as you seem to want to get rid of him, they'd have mentioned him somewhere in one of these rumors. They don't want him, give it up. QUOTE(illinilaw08 @ Jul 17, 2006 -> 10:30 PM) Adding Linebrink and Cameron fills 3 holes on this team... you add your righty setup man, your 4th OF (no more Mack in CF) and potentially move BMAC into the rotation and if all this takes is Fields, Freddy can be moved somewhere for young arms. Assuming that Crede is the cornerstone at 3B, this deal makes great sense for the SOx. You said it perfectly.

QUOTE(beck72 @ Jul 18, 2006 -> 10:01 AM) San Diego could make sense for Freddy. They should be willing to part with Linebrink in order to a get a solid guy like Freddy [who will do better in the weaker NL, facing weak #8 hitters and the pitcher]. If SD can't get more offense, better to stock up on pitching. Would KW do a deal of Freddy and a spare minor league part [Phillips, or Haeger] for Linebrink and a prospect? That deal would strengthen the rotation by putting a fresh BMac in the rotation, and the bullpen. Tracey could likely take over the long relief role/ short set up that BMac held. I think Haeger should be considered more than just a spare minor league part. Just by considering his minor league numbers (and that some people say he could be in a lot of teams' rotations), he should have a little more value than just being a throw-in.

QUOTE(JimH @ Jul 18, 2006 -> 09:58 AM) I like the Henry Blanco idea but I just don't think it's gonna happen, for two reasons, neither of which are liked by this board ... I still don't think the Cubs will trade with the Sox and Widger is a big part of the clubhouse. Just my opinion. I know those two reasons will get pffffd by this board, especially the 2nd one, but IMO that's why I think backup catcher will be status quo. That said I would take Blanco over Widger in a hearbeat, if for nothing else than Blanco's arm. I sadly agree. Are there any other realistic options out there, though?