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QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 1, 2011 -> 05:14 PM) That's not hard at all to believe. Frankly, we're right back in the spot we were last year, where it will take a major, major run to get out of this hole. Memorial day is always the evaluation point, and we're getting closer. We are far from last year's status. Cleveland and Kansas City are playing over their heads at this time and will go through stretches worse than we've currently endured before this season is over. We are only 2.5 games back of the Tigers and tied with Minnesota at this time. If we played .550 baseball the rest of the season, it may be enough to win the division. I don't understand how anyone says this season is unsalvageable at this time.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ May 1, 2011 -> 05:11 PM) You only go to games when they're in Seattle and it's convenient for you. That's not good enough. Seattle's not convenient for me....its still 250 miles away and I'm making the effort to be there. If I lived that close to Chicago, you bet I'd be at the Cell for this key series on Tuesday and Wednesday.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 1, 2011 -> 05:09 PM) What's harder to believe...that, or the fact that the Twins are worse? Or the fact that we have played less than 20% of the season and some people are already writing it off?

QUOTE (Marty34 @ May 1, 2011 -> 04:58 PM) Were you there today? I wasn't because I live almost 2000 miles away. However, I will be in Seattle Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for all 3 games and proudly supporting my team despite their struggles thus far.

QUOTE (jeffro2525 @ May 1, 2011 -> 04:50 PM) There's a difference between being a fair weather fan, and not attending a series between the two teams with the worst record in baseball. It's not like the people who don't show up this week will be following another team. Most of them will probably still watch the game...but for those people who bought tickets this weekend, or the Anaheim series, it's tough to justify spending more good money on a team that could give you another s*** experience. It's not even like the team has played hard every game...to call people "fair weather" is pretty insulting to people who don't have unlimited funds to watch a team whose effort has been in question. These two teams will still be the ones battling for the division title come September and the games played at this point could make the difference. I realize that not everyone can afford to go to every game....but based upon the crowds thus far, there's a lot of people who haven't gone to any games (or just a few this year). If the fanbase is not going to support this team, why should the players give a damn? Anybody who wants this team to give a 110% effort every nite should also be willing to give that effort as a fan.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ May 1, 2011 -> 04:47 PM) Embarrassing to who? To the fan base. To the organization. To the players. To everyone. If you can't support our team except when they are winning at a 75% clip, Jerry might as well knock the payroll down to $25 million per season, average about 12,000 fans per game, and make a nice profit off TV revenues.

Anything less than 35,000 for these games would be embarrassing. Sox fans need to be true fans....not fair weather fans.

I know some people have already written off this season....but for the sane ones who realize there's still a lot of season left, get out to the Cell if you can this week on Tuesday and Wednesday for the games against the Twins. Let's kick them while they are down and pick up two big games that could be the difference come September. Also, it'd be a great way to jump start the good guys in black as we prepare for a big west coast trip. If you can make it, please get out to these games....we need some good crowds and 2 W's.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 1, 2011 -> 03:13 PM) Bad call, but I blame Rios for swinging at a terrible 3-1 pitch. That pitch had the movement it would have fooled just about any hitter. Also, an at bat is an accumulation of several pitches. Overall, he did what he was supposed to do that at bat....he just got jobbed.

QUOTE (Capn12 @ May 1, 2011 -> 03:11 PM) are we seriously standing there and striking out looking, with 2 men on??????????? Wait, on second thought I see Rios got tossed, musta been bad call then? Can't blame Rios....he couldn't have reached that ball if he wanted to. That was a horrible call by the ump

Ozzie needed to kick the ump in the nuts

Why wasn't Paulie bunting?

Good at bat by Mark....lets keep it going Gordo

6 to tie...7 to win. Lets get it done.

Thornton appears to be back. Let's hope him turning it around inspires others to do so and we get back to .500 quickly

The only question is if D-Rose is a unanimous selection for MVP or if some hacks select a-holes like Lebron

Which player will come out first bashing Walker? The "job" he is doing is destroying the swings of too many players and will cost them dollars at best and careers at worst.

With Ozzie sitting out tonight, it's clear to see he's not the problem of this team at all. So I believe it's time that everyone quit calling for his head.

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 29, 2011 -> 09:31 PM) Hey Kenny, nice collection of talent you have here. You should be held more accountable than anyone for this patetic roster. I've never been a complete Kenny backer...but I don't see how anyone can put all the blame for this year's struggles on him. Almost to a man, this board was ecstatic with the offseason and thought Kenny did everything (or almost everything) he should have been doing. The personnel moves were right....the fault lies with the players and the coaches. The time is now to get their s*** in order if we are to get back in the race.

Jackson still has a no hitter going and everyone's b****ing....what gives?

Did y'all see the look at Brent's face when he made the first catch? It was classic!

What a great defensive substitution by Ozzie. We are fortunate to have such a genius for our manager

This could be the first win of about 12 in a row!

QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Apr 25, 2011 -> 07:39 PM) This is Santos' game to close. Let's just score 10 this inning and give the ball to Pena

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 25, 2011 -> 07:34 PM) Soriano balking like crazy. He's a Yankee though...even Joe West wouldn't call it