BigSqwert

QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 26, 2010 -> 02:46 PM) How do you remember so much of what I write on here? I can't remember anything about specific posters. I take that as a compliment my opinion holds so much water. Because you're the only one I've ever seen defend him so much. It was odd to say the least. And for you to go out of your way to defend a terrible player like Wise and completely dismiss what Jones has done just doesn't make much sense. And you do realize that our 4th outfielder that rarely plays has the same number of HRs as our everyday #3 hitter, right?

QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 26, 2010 -> 02:39 PM) Is responding to your thread good discussion? OK, KW could kick my ass unless I had a bat or something, then I'd get arrested if I fought him with that, so I wouldn't. I still say it was stupid to acquire Jones. He stunk in Texas and isn't doing much of anything here but making outs. See that's where I don't get you. Like a favorite outfielder of yours from last season, Jones is making almost the league minimum and isn't posting a respectable batting average. However in comparison, he isn't on the field as much as that other guy you liked, plays as good defense if not better, and has posted excellent power numbers in limited ABs yet you're all over Jones. If he made one outstanding defensive play that made the Web Gems for the night maybe you'd change your opinion.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 26, 2010 -> 02:35 PM) Not gonna grab the bait, but I thought it was not allowed to ridicule posters in threads or bait them to fight. These are the types of things you post in here on a daily basis. We're not allowed to question Ozzie or Kenny, we're told certain players or coaches will kick our ass, and other odd things.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Aug 26, 2010 -> 02:34 PM) I'm honestly afraid of having him in the 2 hole for fear of Ozzie wasting his bat all the damn time with a bunt. No doubt. The 2 hole is more like a black hole for this offense.

And I can't believe you would question a move by Kenny Williams, Greg. He knows more about baseball than any of us and brought us a World Series. And he could kick your ass!

QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 26, 2010 -> 02:00 PM) Jones was a ridiculous acquisition. We found out the same thing Texas did. He's no good anymore. If you want defense, there are plenty of .200 hitters who can play defense. It's not like we signed him for a ton of money and a long term contract. He rarely plays and when he does he actually has some pop in his bat, something our roster as a whole does not have this season.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Aug 26, 2010 -> 01:20 PM) on the bright side, he could be in a white sox uni for the weekend. It would be pretty cool for him to debut on Sunday since I'll be there and it's already going to be a memorable event with the Frank Thomas stuff.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 26, 2010 -> 01:31 PM) Kotsay has only batted in only 2 of the last 7 Sox games. Interesting. Quite a turnaround from a couple weeks ago where he played every single game in the Detroit series, including both games of a double header.

QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Aug 26, 2010 -> 01:13 PM) No Kotsay? The writing is on the wall. Manram is coming.

I know a few of you have your own blogs. Any tips on starting one up?

I like that lineup*. Now they have to actually execute. *See guys. I can give Ozzie kudos once in a while.

Dang

So the earliest we can learn that it's officially between us and the Dodgers is????

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 26, 2010 -> 12:00 PM) That's true, I only watched a few minutes of last night's game. So I'll take your word for it. I just hope he can snap out of this soon. Hopefully it's not some sort of nagging injury.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 26, 2010 -> 11:58 AM) Probably not a bad idea, though I really do think he's just starting to come out of his slump. He doesn't have the power right now, but is AVG is up a bit. You obviously didn't watch last night. He made Pierre look like a solid #3 hitter.

I wouldn't mind seeing Alex getting the night off.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 26, 2010 -> 11:43 AM) Jose Guillen says hi. Liar. You don't even have his number.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Aug 26, 2010 -> 09:01 AM) I dont think he gets out of the NL to be honest. Not a single NL team put a claim in for Laroche who's having a very good 2nd half once again and is healthy but they will put in a claim for a guy who can;t field and has been on the DL 3 times this year?

When was the last time we actually won a series? Will start against the Yankees?

Ramirez

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Aug 26, 2010 -> 09:18 AM) It's crazy to think about all of the complaining we have done over the last few seasons about guys who only swing for the fences. That was, of course, hyperbole. Now that we have Andruw Jones here, I feel silly for having complained about anyone else being all-or-nothing. I hate when people use the word "literally" incorrectly, but I can't help it in this situation. Andruw Jones literally swings for the fences in every AB. He'll probably be our new hitting coach when he retires.

QUOTE (Frank_Thomas35 @ Aug 26, 2010 -> 09:20 AM) Anyone have insider? Buster mentions manny waiver claims as in plural. If anyone has it and can check of there is anythig interesting thanks Nah. I used to have the insider but it was only Buster posting twitpics of himself naked.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 26, 2010 -> 09:02 AM) Here's a fun stat. AL team bullpen ERA's this year: 1. Minnesota 2. Tampa Bay 3. Texas 4. NY Yankees 5. Chicago White Sox We were probably top 2 or 3 about 2 weeks ago.

Yeah I have to admit that this is all very odd with so much out there already saying this is almost a done deal.

Very creepy episode of Louie this week. And is it me or is Tosh.0 getting less funny over time?