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QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Apr 13, 2011 -> 11:49 AM) Which is funny, because the jobs numbers that came out today were surprisingly good. Highest level of available jobs since the recession started, lowest ratio of unemployed to open jobs, largest number in a while for people voluntarily leaving jobs. It seems like maybe we're looking at companies finally realizing that they can't juice any more productivity out of their people, and they can't wait to hire anymore if they want to stay growing. That doesn't negate the Q1 slide, but it more suggests maybe the realization that in order for GDP to grow more, companies need to start hiring more. And that wouldn't show an effect until the latter half of the year, most likely. Jobs lag growth. Its not unusual at all. Companies react to the economy, and not the other way around.

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Apr 13, 2011 -> 11:28 AM) After all of the chances and patience he's been given by the Rangers' and other organizations, maybe he should shut the f*** up and focus on not mainlining heroin while his arm recovers. Don't throw stones if you live in glass bongs?

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Apr 13, 2011 -> 11:38 AM) Alford gave one guy a 2nd chance, one guy (Pierre Pierce). And he paid dearly for it. That said, he also just rubbed the fans of Iowa the wrong way. He's done a nice job in New Mexico though and Iowa is still trying to put the pieces together. A great example of when you think the grass is greener, it really isn't. I'm hoping that the new coach will finally bring Iowa back. It will take time though, but it helps they'll finally have a first class practice facility. Which is crazy because he is one of the nicest people you will ever meet.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Apr 13, 2011 -> 10:38 AM) Agreed. I am pretty certain that if Ron Washington had a chance to have Hamilton be out by a wide margin or injured for 8 weeks, he would tell Hamilton to take the out every time. To me that is akin to giving you directions on how to get somewhere, but because I didn't say "look both ways before you cross the street" you get hit by a bus and blame me for it.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Apr 13, 2011 -> 10:37 AM) Hopefully Anderson throws a perfect game for you. We would all hate to see your fantasy team do poorly. ^ [crossesfingers]

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 13, 2011 -> 10:28 AM) If the coach sends Hamilton home and Hamilton thinks its a stupid call, should he try as hard as he can to score the run or not? Right, Hamilton should expose himself to injury because the coach made a mistake. Nope, sorry, can't agree with that. He still has the choice on how to slide.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 13, 2011 -> 10:27 AM) Except for the out being a lot easier. That part is the coaches problem. Not being stupid is up to Hamilton. There is a distinction there.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Apr 13, 2011 -> 10:08 AM) Albert Pujols had 3 singles yesterday to raise his average to .200 with 7 GIDPs on the year so far. Bad timing for him, is anybody going to want to sign him this offseason? Yeah, if you think 10 games is going to discourage teams from signing Albert, you're crazy. If they have the money, that is the last thing that they are worried about. The only thing that will hurt him, is if he gets exposed for streroids. Other than that, it is all about how big of a deal can he find.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Apr 13, 2011 -> 09:53 AM) That ball really wasn't smoked but the wind was certainly playin havoc on it. That being said, that's definitely a catch he has to make. Juan's biggest attribute to us is the fact that he's normally an above average lf but so far this year he's cost us two games out there with his glove, this just can't happen. As others have said, I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt in left because he's been so good but this kind of crap can't happen anymore. He's had his two big f*** ups in the first week and a half of the season, he pretty much has to be flawless out there the rest of the year now. I will say this much. That side of the field gives all fielders a lot more trouble on windy days. Ever since they closed off the upper deck opening, on the outside of the ballpark, the windflow has completely changed on balls up in the air. Especially on pop ups, you will see guys start towards the line, and then when the ball comes back down below the top of the upperdeck, it spins back towards the field of play. I really think the wind blows one way outside of the ballpark, and then the opposite way inside the ballpark. I can't tell you how many times I have seen players make that exact same type of play, especially C, 3B, SS, and LF. Heck Suzuki did the exact same thing in that game. I'm not sure that Pierre's ball was because of that problem, but it sure wouldn't surprise me. That being said, he HAS to make that play.

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QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Apr 13, 2011 -> 08:47 AM) I thought my sarcasm was way too obvious. EDIT: But then again....maybe a prolonged winning streak is the only thing to get butts in the stands. Just making sure...

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Apr 13, 2011 -> 08:43 AM) A must win. Stop yourself.

Hoiberg is taking a pretty big risk here. Iowa crucified Steve Alford for pretty much the same thing.

I'd go with pre-control Nolan Ryan. Batter had no idea where his pitches were going, and neither did he. Besides if you charged the mound, he'd just kick your ass.

QUOTE (zimne piwo @ Apr 13, 2011 -> 01:18 AM) Not surprised, but then again what can you expect from a team with a fanbase that loves to talk smack despite not winning jack s*** in over 100 years? If I learned nothing else, it's that Cub fans sure love to throw stones despite living in undoubtedly the BIGGEST glass house in all of professional sports. I think it is more porcelin...

QUOTE (T R U @ Apr 13, 2011 -> 03:18 AM) Im wondering why you think they still make the playoffs when no team has ever gone 0-6 and made the playoffs, much less even finished with a winning record There is a better chance they finish with a winning record, but I am gonna stick with the "they aint making the playoffs" I believe in the numbers.. I don't see the wild card coming from the AL Central or West right now, and I sure don't see Toronto, Baltimore, or Tampa Bay having a better record at the seasons end. The 0-6 thing is a nice number, but no team had ever come back from 0-3 in a playoff series to win either, and we all know how that turned out for Boston. Plus the Yankees usually do exactly what Boston has done to this point... Sign free agents, make big trades, start slow... That is usually followed by gel in June, get hot, finish strong, and make the playoffs. I could end up being wrong, but I just don't see who is ahead of them right now that will be ahead of them in October. Hopefully I am wrong because I would love to see the panic if the Red Sox didn't make it.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 13, 2011 -> 07:33 AM) To be fair...he's probably right, that wasn't the place to send your top flight MVP winning OF who doesn't run extremely well towards home plate. We'd be furious if one of our guys was sent home on a play like that. And if Hamilton slides feet first, there is no problem.

Pinned to win.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 13, 2011 -> 07:47 AM) The Washington Post writes an article on how ordinary people are dealing with the gas price hike. The fun part poking around google is that she seems to work for the Enviornmental Defense Fund. Who knew being green was so green.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 13, 2011 -> 07:59 AM) yes? what do you want? you to quit hating on Aaron Rowand. He crashes into stuff.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Apr 13, 2011 -> 08:01 AM) I thought he was talking to Brian Anderson Anderson is goldengod commie.

The sad part is that we get a walkoff homer and the thread is now 14 responses long. Yesterdays post game threads are now 75 and 142 posts long. Soxtalk really does love losing...

QUOTE (Paint it Black @ Apr 13, 2011 -> 07:21 AM) Well seeing as to easily 75% of the fanbase think you're some godless commie if you even hint at the fact that Aaron Rowand wasn't very good, this doesn't surprise me. godless commie.

Sweet. I missed the ending, but don't mind at all!