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QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Mar 30, 2015 -> 10:43 AM) You guys don't think Wisconsin can knock off Kentucky? I think the front line of Kentucky is way more athletic and long than Frank the Tank has ever seen before. I don't see Kaminskey or Dekker having very much success against them. I see a double digits win for the Wildcats. I think Duke has the best chance of beating them, but they have to be hitting the three at a high rate to do it.

QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Mar 30, 2015 -> 10:36 AM) Alright who's winning this weekend and why? I think their biggest test was already passed in Notre Dame. I said Kentucky from day one, and I see no reason to change my mind now.

QUOTE (fathom @ Mar 28, 2015 -> 05:45 PM) Time to say see ya to Cleto Soon, very soon.

QUOTE (skobabe8 @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 10:18 PM) Parking complaints on Opening Day is are as much a tradition as fireworks after home runs.

QUOTE (Señor Ding-Dong @ Mar 29, 2015 -> 07:41 AM) southsidesox.com brought up a good point; where do we stand with the 2B battle? Micah Johnson and Carlos Sanchez's numbers up to this point: Johnson- .333/.388/.467 1 HR, 6 RBI, 3/4 SB, 3 errors Sanchez- .355/.429/.355 0 HR, 4 RBI, 1/1 SB, 1 error One thing in Sanchez's favor is that he's already on the 40-man roster while room would have to be created for Johnson. Johnson brings game changing speed and more of an impact with his bat, though his defense can be shaky at times. Sanchez provides good defense and is solid all-around, though he doesn't stand out in any area. If their slash lines are even considered close, Johnson win the tiebreaker on his 80 speed.

I know it won't be popular to say, but I see Sanchez ending up as basically Gordon Beckham, with a bit less power.

That MSU vs Louisville game was great. Both teams fought so hard, and then watching the Izzo vs Petino chess match... It was all a thing of beauty.

Not bad, I hit on 3 of my final four. Would have been all four if Louisville had beaten MSU.

I think you have a really tight 1-4 in the AL Central. You don't have a 95 win team, but I also think all of the teams are capable of winning 85-90 games if things bounce their way. Then there is a pretty decent drop off to the Twins.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Mar 29, 2015 -> 03:00 PM) Outside of the disabled list, as far as I know yes, the Sox would have to pass him through waivers to be able to send him to AAA. If they want to hold him he needs a 25 man roster spot. And it really sounds like he is destined for the pen. I wonder if we could see our next Noesi project at some point?

I always thought of minor league baseball as a glorified internship.

QUOTE (flavum @ Mar 29, 2015 -> 05:48 PM) C'mon, Merk. Whattaya doin' to us? https://twitter.com/scottmerkin/status/582312491553681408 Let's see...a second backup infielder or another bullpen arm? Uh....you take the bullpen arm! Taken with Carroll as a long man, it makes sense.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Mar 29, 2015 -> 12:47 AM) What does this even mean? Surkamp isn't making the team because he's not one of the best seven relievers. The team already put him on the verbal trade block, which it NEVER does. Surkamp will not be on the 25 man roster without major problems in the bullpen.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Mar 28, 2015 -> 12:41 PM) That's entirely short sighted. Not to sound like a broken record but you take the best player available. If that's Aiken then take him. Obviously you'd prefer him under slot but it's not as if you take someone with less of a chance to contribute in the MLB because of that. I don't think the Nationals are upset that they had to wait a while for Lucas Giolito. Coming off of TJ surgery, that is impossible to know with Aiken. You can hope he is the best player, but you can't know for sure how he will take after the surgery.

I am not surprised Wilkins is gone, but I am surprised he was the first one gone.

QUOTE (kev211 @ Mar 28, 2015 -> 01:28 PM) Why would you sign a massive contract with a team before feeling them out? Obviously that's an advantage you have, he can't do that this offseason with teams . But he can make sure he doesn't get stuck in a disaster or a place he doesn't like for 6 years right now. Might as well take that time. And that is exactly what he has said. He also hinted at some Mickey Mouse stuff on other teams he has been around.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Mar 28, 2015 -> 09:58 AM) This coming June 15th, he'll be three years removed from his 2nd TJ surgery....so he's had about 1 1/2 seasons of recovery time. Pitching style Drabek throws a four-seam fastball clocked between 90–96 mph, a curveball in the 79–83 mph range, a cutter with a velocity between 89–95 mph, and a changeup in the 83–86 mph range. Drabek is known for his extremely poor control at times and at one point, he led the league in walks.[36] wikipedia This one screams Don Cooper... Drabek, who was out of options and could not be sent to the Minors without clearing waivers, appeared in 30 games with the Blue Jays over the course of five seasons. He went 8-15 with a 5.27 ERA while striking out 118 over 172 1/3 innings. His biggest issue was a lack of command with 111 walks over that same period of time which often led to moments of visible frustration on the mound. www.mlb.com I'll be curious to see where the problem is... over throwing? Repeating mechanics? Bad mechanics?

QUOTE (RaySox @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 07:54 PM) Perhaps we should wait to see if he's going to give up 6 homers ever 15 innings before offering any contracts Anyone who isn't willing to sign someone based on a few spring training starts...

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 12:44 PM) If our allies want to declare that apartheid is their official policy in order to win elections then they shouldn't be our allies. In the meantime should Indiana just secede now?

QUOTE (WBWSF @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 06:22 PM) He turned down a $75 million dollar contract from the Cubs. So I really don't know what he is looking for. There is a lot of room between 5/75 and market rate.

http://www.southsidesox.com/2012/1/6/26865...ntial-blue-jays

Chris Rongey ‏@ChrisRongey 4m4 minutes ago I swear to God these dudes in the lawn seats at Sloan Park are having a "the ball was way too high" conversation after the Flowers HR.

QUOTE (ptatc @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 03:39 PM) success after multiple TJ surgeries is not good. It usually means they are unwilling to change anything in their pitching. And if he doesn't, oh well. We move on to the next guy.

QUOTE (Mike F. @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 03:36 PM) Who would replace him then? Soto? I am not convinced he's as good as he once was. If the team is in contention, they bring in their next ex-Catcher via trade of some sort.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Mar 27, 2015 -> 03:23 PM) How does the old saying go? Maybe Coop can fix him? Can't hurt. Bring him into the system and see if we can Gavin Floyd him. If not, release him for the next guy.