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QUOTE (greg775 @ Sep 19, 2010 -> 09:18 PM) Gotta get it done. Talk is cheap. They were danging Hudson and got another starter for him. That was ridiculously dumb. Just get it done and improve the team. That was the season right there. Sox stood pat. Team failed. Wait a minute, you are telling me they were offering too much, but they failed by not getting a trade done? I think it is time to slowly back away...

QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 19, 2010 -> 09:18 PM) Don't let facts get in the way of him blaming everyone but Ozzie. I should know better by now to read this thread when the Sox are losing...

QUOTE (greg775 @ Sep 19, 2010 -> 09:15 PM) Or overachieving for him to build the record this horses*** team built. The Sox had a chance at the break. They had overcome the 9.5 game deficit. KW/Oz/Konerko made no attempt to improve by adding a big bat and reliever. It has nothing to do with quitting. Game.Set.Match. Right because we made no attempt to get Lance Berkman or Adam Dunn...

So has anyone ever won the triple play sports package from the Score? I just won it tonight and I was curious if anyone knew what it was.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Sep 19, 2010 -> 09:07 PM) My message board pet peeve is when people post "sigh." Nothing against you, I just think it's feminine. So being feminine is some sort of insult to you?

QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Sep 13, 2010 -> 07:23 AM) I'll take the Ravens. ONe out so far, pending the result of the Saints game.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 19, 2010 -> 01:49 PM) Cardinals backup catcher Jason LaRue retires due to post-concussion symptoms from the concussion he suffered when Johnny Cueto kicked him during that brawl a few months ago. I wonder how long the lawsuit takes to happen?

I was this close to picking the Cowboys in the survivor pool today. Yikes.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Sep 19, 2010 -> 09:14 AM) I don't think his loss was that huge this year as Jackson stepped in for him. Even Harrell had a win. It would be huge IMO if he can't come back 100%. I do know next year if Morneau can play, Minnesota will be the prohibitive favorites in the AL Central, no matter what KW does this offseason. But it seems to me when you are heavily favored, unless you're the Yankees, or Boston or Philadelphia, and can throw $150 million + at your problems, you usually dissappoint. Detroit is going to have money to burn I would imagine. I don't think they would be keeping Leyland around if they planned to go on the cheap. They might not sign anyone huge due to the fact they are Detroit, but I'm sure they will try. The Sox have to hope Peavy comes back sharp, Danks grows, Floyd figures out why he's not so good in April, May and September, Buehrle continues to be Buerhle, Jackson throws strikes and Sale can handle a larger role. If all that happens but one, they are in good shape. If 2 or more fail, good seats for next to nothing will be available on stubhub. It was huge in the fact that we didn't get to use our biggest trade chip (Hudson) for what had been our biggest weakness all year long (DH). We had to fill a hole that we already had filled.

QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Sep 19, 2010 -> 09:08 AM) Law of averages says the Sox win tonight. No it doesn't. Each night is an individual event which has no impact from the past, and no bearing on the future.... that is according to the law of averages.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Sep 19, 2010 -> 09:05 AM) There's a reason the Sox moved Viciedo off 3B this year. He may make an appearance occassionally over there, but he will never be considered a regular there. He's probably a DH although I have heard many with the White Sox think he will eventually be a LF or RF. I just hope he can hit like Carlos Lee. That's who I compare him to. El Caballo was a 3B at one time, doesn't take many walks, can hit it a mile and weight is always a concern. Seeing their defense at 3B and discipline at the plate, I can see the comparison. I do think Viciedo has way more raw power at the same ages though.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Sep 19, 2010 -> 08:17 AM) They lost quite a few of their important regulars due to injury in case you haven't read the papers this year. Jake Peavy would save hi, that is if he could lift his arm up.

A set of brass balls, this big.

QUOTE (J.Reedfan8 @ Sep 18, 2010 -> 10:22 PM) I agree. Not the biggest LaRussa fan at all. If anyone thinks Ozzie pisses you off in managing tactics, he certainly will. However, he is also a guy who will not take s*** from players, won't accept crap when his players get hit, players who usually play for him usually hustle, not afraid to bench guys and he won't kiss any other teams' ass. Maybe this team needs that type of manager. I guarantee a LaRussa managed team usually won't fade down the stretch thats for sure. Well except for this year...

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QUOTE (Wanne @ Sep 18, 2010 -> 08:34 PM) a. I look forward to Gordo becoming a star (which he's still far from it) b. ability (ceiling) the antithesis of all our prospects Chris Sale just laughed in your face.

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Sep 18, 2010 -> 06:59 PM) Yeah, we went 7-0 with Manny to start, and then now we are like 2-9 or something. I didn't see people saying we were 7-0 because of him, so why are people saying we are 2-9 because of him? He hasn't been on the team long enough to have that big of an impact. It was a bad acquisition in the end, but not because of anything he has done or hasn't done. Because Manny has yet to get an important hit?

Fudge Packers.

QUOTE (Wanne @ Sep 18, 2010 -> 06:17 PM) I guess that's the point to the thread...if it takes Gordo to get that bat...do you do it?!? I just have my reservations about him... If we are talking about someone like Adrian Gonzalez or Prince Fielder I'd do it. Otherwise, I hold on to Gordo. Having a cheap star is worth getting talent over and above his ability.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Sep 18, 2010 -> 05:49 PM) I am guessing we will have some open bullpen spots to fill don't you think? I can't see all of the expensive pieces being back. I imagine at least one of Putz, Linebrink, and Jenks won't be back. I wouldn't be surprised if two of them didn't make it back for 11.

Unless you are getting a big time middle of the order bat, there is no way Gordo needs to go anywhere.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Sep 18, 2010 -> 05:56 PM) Larusa being forced out of the Sox managerial spot was all on the ahoulders of the ole Hakeroo who played the role of GM to less than stellar reviews With the teams they had in the late 80s, he wouldn't have saw 1990 anyway.

Really nice inning by Infante. That's the first time I have seen him and I like the difference between his heat and his off speed stuff. It looked like they were having trouble picking up the slow stuff. I wonder how much of a chance he has at filling a Santos type role next year as the first man out of the pen and a garbage man while he learns on the job?

QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Sep 18, 2010 -> 03:57 PM) 32 years 4918 2628 2287 .535 2.8 5 Pennants and 2 World Series Titles 7 years 1120 591 529 .528 2.3 1 Pennant and 1 World Series Title So what exactly am I missing here Sqwert? QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 18, 2010 -> 05:33 PM) In a heartbeat...there is nothing that Ozzie does anymore that can be considered above average. I guarantee you that at least LaRussa would manage like we're an AL team. I'm also sick and tired of Ozzie's teams fading down the stretch. Put Ozzies numbers out over 32 years, and they are almost identical.

QUOTE (J.Reedfan8 @ Sep 18, 2010 -> 05:05 PM) Still a longshot with KW, but maybe... just maybe.. well... slightly... we might be looking at those two in our IF, with the Cubans. How has Morel looked BTW? I have not watched this game of course, but still would like to see how he's adjusting. He has looked great at 3B and solid with the bat. He isn't trying to do too much at the dish, which is nice.