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QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 17, 2012 -> 06:12 PM) I think you guys are being a bit harsh...if you can't even pay your employees the s***ty wage you're paying them on time, then yes, when you get a bit of operating cash, you should probably make up for it in some small way. The issue with him being paid on time and him expecting a raise because his company made money are completely separate in my mind. If the company is late on payroll, I'm looking for another job, not wondering why I didn't make incentive because the company made money. Its a startup company, there is an inherent risk in working there. s*** could hit the fan and then you have no job. It happened to me, I got laid off in november 05. The only difference is I had to tell my wife and child I had no job. He threw the generation Y comment out there, which is pretty ridiculous considering the state of the economy and the unemployment issues in the country.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 17, 2012 -> 06:10 PM) He no longer can get K's when he needs them. Everytime the batters put the bat on the ball, something bad happens to him, and it has been the case since April of 2011 or really since the ASG and Thome beating the hell out of him in the 2nd half of 2010. He's just been a shell of his former self the last two years. No confidence. It's almost like he expects something to go wrong. Ever since he was put in the closer role.

QUOTE (Real @ Jun 17, 2012 -> 05:10 PM) how is it 1-0? farmer said they tied it up, am I in the bizarro world? The Dodgers run was wiped out on the appeal play Treanor left third too early. Well, he didn't, but it was called.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 17, 2012 -> 04:51 PM) Thought Treanor left too early. Not the best throw from Rios there, should have had Treanor at the plate. He left early...wow!!! Got a break there. Great catch by someone with the coaching staff. That throw was fine, it would have had Treanor if Flowers held on to it

f***ing flowers. Perfect peg by Rios. The appeal!

QUOTE (2nd_city_saint787 @ Jun 17, 2012 -> 02:59 PM) Would Scott Rolen be considered an upgrade?? Yes, but why would the first place Reds trade him away? And then again, given his injury history and the fact that he is currently on a rehab assignment, why would you want him?

QUOTE (MuckFinnesota @ Jun 17, 2012 -> 04:03 PM) I'm raising a point about empty promises, but I guess it doesn't matter what anyone from generation Y says. It's just shut up, work, make money and if you're fulfilled, then that's fantastic. No, you have this wrong. Its just work, shut up, because you are working and to many other people out there who aren't working, that is fantastic. Having a degree doesn't entitle you to anything.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 17, 2012 -> 03:53 PM) Two Sundays ago vs Millwood That was coming off the 9 game winning streak where the lineup stayed the same throughout all 9 games, iirc

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jun 17, 2012 -> 03:46 PM) Has Robin become an advocate of the Sunday lineup? When is the last time you saw a lineup like we see today? I certainly can't remember one recently. Ozzie did it frequently.

If me and Lillibridge were theoretical facebook friends last year, I would have defriended him this year. Awful.

Whiskey, peyote, beer. This thread is going to be thread of the year very soon.

QUOTE (TaylorStSox @ Jun 17, 2012 -> 11:47 AM) What's the latest on the Danks injury? Mystery Medical Theater 2012

QUOTE (Knackattack @ Jun 17, 2012 -> 11:35 AM) Really? He averaged 31 starts over the past 4 years, 195 IP and hasn't been an injury concern. Also he played here since his rookie season on out of ST, good enough as homegrown to me. He has been ours his entire ML career. Every season he goes on the DL for some issue or another. blisters, circulation, shoulder issues. And now he gets paid and the guy is talking to Dr Yocum, and you want to say he is durable? Screw that. he is a disappointment. He has been for a long time. Last year was basically his contract year and he had his worst professional season since his rookie season, and only pitched 170 innings. Looks like he is right on track to do that again this season

looking at his splits, he is wretched in April, May, August and September. He has his worst winning percentage, gives up his most homeruns, his era is high, he gives up a lot of hits. So basically you cannot count on him at the beginning or end of a season. And this stat is fun. When the offense scores 0-2 runs, he is 5-39, with a 4.02 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP When the offense scores 3-5 runs, he is 20-17, with a 3.87 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP When the offense scores 6+ runs, he is 32-4, with a 4.57 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP So you cannot count on him in low scoring games. And even in high scoring games that he wins a lot, he gives up a lot of runs.

QUOTE (Knackattack @ Jun 17, 2012 -> 11:27 AM) (Previously) Durable, reliable, fan favorite, homegrown lefty that puts up good numbers. All untrue

QUOTE (flavum @ Jun 17, 2012 -> 11:20 AM) No lineup yet, but John Danks Sr was on the Score and said Jordan will start in CF today. Very cool. I am glad to see De Aza getting a day off, the guy is a horse but him and AJ need to recharge their batteries here and there. And I am glad it isnt Lillibridge.

QUOTE (Knackattack @ Jun 17, 2012 -> 11:18 AM) I saw nothing wrong with the Danks deal when it happened. He is good and young, they were paying him to be the new Buehrle over the next few years. I agree with one of these things. I dont know what they saw that made them think he was going to be Buehrle

QUOTE (MuckFinnesota @ Jun 17, 2012 -> 10:43 AM) The job hunt while I have a job continues. Applied to a few places and reached out to my old bosses to see if they know anyone. Also set up a few calls to network and get some advice for getting into health care or higher education, but nothing has come up yet. I wonder if the jobs I am looking for are too "niche" to get employed. It's probably a lengthier process than I would have imagined. In any case, the company was close to getting $10 million the other day. I don't think I would stay even if I got a bump up in hourly pay. Benefits and salary won't be there either, and I'd like to live on my own soon. So I'll just keep looking. Wait, you think you are going to get a raise because your company made money? Were you directly involved in this 10 million dollar deal(ie. are you getting incentive for the deal?) If not, I need to talk to JPMorgan Chase about me getting a raise. They made like 2 billion since I started working there

Just out of curiosity, I was wondering what you guys would have done in the offseason. My personal preference was to keep Buehrle and deal Danks, but reading through gamethreads I was somewhat surprised to see people agreeing with the decision that was made. Obviously Danks current situation and season plus Buehrle's performance in Miami have made it look really bad. But at the same time, I cannot say I am surprised to see it turn out this way. You knew what you were going to get with Buehrle every season, mid to high 3.00 ERA, 12-14 wins, innings eater, stretches of surprising dominance. Unfortunately to me, I also felt like i knew what we were getting with Danks every season, a pitcher that can never seem to hold a lead, strange injuries and ineffectiveness for long stretches, anywhere from 8-13 wins in a season. What say you?

QUOTE (Jake @ Jun 17, 2012 -> 10:58 AM) Excited to see Zach get a chance. Someone let him know that the Cubs f***ing suck. Maybe the Cubs want Stewart? Stewart for Dempster, fair deal They need to throw in Castro to make that a fair deal

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Jun 17, 2012 -> 10:44 AM) Hudson is tgrying the best he can I think. They guy is playing out of position and re-learning 3B. We are in first place and maybe his defense has helped keep us there? No need to to panic No. No it has not

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 17, 2012 -> 10:16 AM) Dunno...they could always put Figgins there so that he is actually playing. At this point for them, they should be trying to keep the "core" guys as you mentioned, and trading any other assets where they think they will show a net improvement in the next several years on. What they put on the field this year should not particularly matter. I'm sure they'd want Viciedo. I'd counter with Mitchell, throw in Morel, then you'd probably have to give up one of the SP spects we just got this offseason, and maybe even low-level offensive player. You know what worries me? Figgins. That is someone that KW has had on his list for a while.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 17, 2012 -> 10:20 AM) Do you notice how long that sheath is? I am uncomfortable discussing this with you

Rodney King

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 17, 2012 -> 10:12 AM) LOL where the hell did you find a Q action figure? I want that!