southsider2k5

yeah, offense!

Big goal before the break. Now don't give it back.

They got lucky. The SS was right up the middle. That is a double play if it doesn't hit the pitcher.

Ugh. They don't want to make it easy on themselves, do they.

QUOTE (Alexeihyeess @ Apr 25, 2016 -> 08:01 PM) Who's next up for an audition? EJ or Turner? Johnson can't be called up for 10 days.

So what was your favorite moment of the Miguel Gonzalez era?

QUOTE (soxforlife05 @ Apr 25, 2016 -> 07:51 PM) Well we had guys like Bassitt but apparently we didn't recognize his talent.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Apr 25, 2016 -> 07:44 PM) the Voice is on tonight Not in my house. Not ever.

And Hockey it is. Hopefully there is a rally while I am gone!

Come on Adam, this would be a nice run to pick up.

QUOTE (soxforlife05 @ Apr 25, 2016 -> 07:36 PM) Adams is probably going to be gone for someone like Reddick. I can see Sanchez and some other prospects getting moved for a pitcher. Again, being realistic, if the Sox were willing to trade any of Adams, Anderson, or Fulmer, they would have already done it this off season when a player like that could net a better player than they can at the trade deadline. The big thing the Sox have working in their advantage this team is that if they stay contenders, they should be able to pick up some money, which opens up more possibilities.

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Apr 25, 2016 -> 07:35 PM) I just didn't want the bullpen to get burned today. 5 innings looks like too much to ask for. I can't see him back out for the 5th with his pitch count. I would bet on seeing Putnam for the 5th, and go from there.

Thank you Austin, because that would have cleared the bases. Has the Hawks game started yet?

QUOTE (soxforlife05 @ Apr 25, 2016 -> 07:31 PM) Well obviously it was just a mechanical issue if it continues. Don't you think it's a good idea to try him before we gut the farm for another pitcher? They are not going to gut the farm for another pitcher. Carson Fulmer is not going anywhere either. They will try to get him some successful time at AA, and then they will move him to Charlotte when they think he is ready. I can't see him up here before August 1.

QUOTE (shysocks @ Apr 25, 2016 -> 07:29 PM) Yeah there's no amount of rationalizing that'll make me think calling up the rookie with the 6 ERA in Birmingham is a good idea. He was never a realistic option anyway, no matter what fans thought.

I will say this seems to be a really small strike zone, which sure won't helpp.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Apr 25, 2016 -> 07:24 PM) they really hate Erick Johnson, I'm not sure exactly why. He can't be much worse than Danks or this stiff, can he? Yes. Yes he can.

QUOTE (shysocks @ Apr 25, 2016 -> 07:14 PM) I feel like tonight's game was formulated in a lab for the purpose of giving Sox fans perspective about 5th starters. What have we learned? The Baltimore Orioles released him. That was probably all we needed to know. I know everyone hates Danks, but there just aren't enough good starters to go around baseball. Unless you are extremely lucky, your staff is always going to have one or two guys you are looking to upgrade on.

Much better inning there.

QUOTE (God Loves The Infantry @ Apr 25, 2016 -> 06:38 PM) Tulo's a big reason I don't want Cargo. Ex Rockies are garbage after leaving that place. I'm amazed people thought he was a good acquisition for the Jay's last year- just look at his career splits. He sucks. He hit them to the playoffs. That is enough for Toronto.

Well on the bright side he got out of it with no further damage.

Yeah, Danks could have done this.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Apr 25, 2016 -> 05:57 PM) So do we have a back up catcher tonight? Saladino is the emergency guy.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Apr 25, 2016 -> 05:57 PM) Smith out of the line up with back spasms. Tough luck for him, was excited to see him play Oh boy. Down two catchers now.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Apr 25, 2016 -> 05:17 PM) What's gotten into the Sox? Suddenly they seem more than willing to rock the boat from a management standpoint. Have to wonder if Laroche's departure was about more than just the kid, almost seems like it was more about "you guys are pros and if you can't produce, I don't care what contract you're on, you will be held accountable". My comment is based on what RV said post game and this quote you provided. RV is spitting some fire right now I like it. 80% of managing is leading men imo, 20% is tactics. RV sucks for the most part at tactics so at least lead the men. Sometimes that means a little fire and brimstone. Not all the time and RV is certainly a cool head, but you can't always just say "ah shucks he'll turn it around". They did the same things last year too. How many different 3B's did we have? How many different 2B's?