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QUOTE (RME JICO @ May 30, 2008 -> 01:04 PM) http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20...8&fext=.jsp Quentin leads write-in votes. Awesome! Keep it up!!!

QUOTE (SouthsideNorthsideFan @ May 30, 2008 -> 01:46 AM) Well put, both. The Sox are simply playing better, and doing something the Cubs can't - winning on the road. The Cubs lose even to bad teams on the road. Till they can win away from home they're no different than last year in my mind. Here here To the Sox

Wow. That is an incredible deal.

Who knew the American Idol could hit?

QUOTE (lostfan @ May 29, 2008 -> 10:49 AM) The MSM doesn't so much "not debunk" her as it does just ignore or marginalize her. No joke, I don't think I have seen a person outside of her camp say that she has a chance to win on TV. She is constantly mocked by just about everyone in the mainstream. I'm not sure whatelse is supposed to be done?

Are expatriots counted like Mexico does?

QUOTE (BFirebird @ May 29, 2008 -> 10:54 PM) Yeah LOST ruined watching one of the most complete games the Sox have had this season, if this offense starts to heat up...look out. I'm with you guys. I watched the game in between commercials with my wife yelling at me to make sure we didn't miss a second of lost! LOL.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ May 29, 2008 -> 04:32 PM) Collins did do a very good job in Washington though, especially considering the pieces he had. They showed a stat last night on ESPN that he improved all three teams he coached at least 10 games in the first year he was a head coach, including an 18 game improvement when he took over Washington.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 30, 2008 -> 07:38 AM) Does it really have that much to do with him at #2, or more with Q at 3? Q since the switch: .327 .409 .636 SLG 19 RBI in 15 games Previous #3 hitter: .209 .350 .769 OPS 22 RBI in 37 games How bout OC's move: batting 2nd: .220 .298 .569 OPS 3 2B 17 runs in 30 games batting 1st: .276 .311 .709 OPS 6 2B 17 runs in 23 games AJP batting 2nd: .231 .286 .613 OPS 4 RBI 3 2B 6 runs 13 games So we can see that although AJ's stats have gone down with the move, overall our offense has been a bit more productive and our #3 hitter has basically blown the doors off the previous hitter. But it would be foolish to think that AJP was the reason as OC was actually close to the same hitter in that spot. No one said AJ was THE reason for the resurgence, but I still feel his being in the #2 really makes him a better hitter. He has always been a bigger threat when he is looking at using all of the fields instead of trying to yank the ball into the bullpen sports bar.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 29, 2008 -> 09:20 PM) Gammons was just discussing Wilder on Baseball Tonight. He basically said he was singing to the feds and its probably going to implicate another organization. He also thinks it will ultimately lead to an international draft. I'll be honest, that, and a NBA like slotted salary system would be wonderful. It would really tip competitive balance back towards the small market teams for once.

Sox are now a Season High seven games over .500

QUOTE (Wanne @ May 29, 2008 -> 08:45 PM) I'm still in awe of Paulie's dinger. DAMN he hit that! One other thing....you've got 2 first place teams playing...and Tampa, who's never been there...it should be livin' it up. 12,636 attendence?!?!?!? That's friggin' embarrassing. You outta be ashamed Tampa. Sox fans should never throw attendance at anyone. We didn't draw people until we won, we have nothing to talk about.

OH.MY.GOD. Now that is a finale.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 29, 2008 -> 08:00 PM) How is showing actual stats making them lie? Looking at his stats, the #6 spot appears to be the best fit, his .788 OPS and .292 avg in the 6 hole is basically his best stats for any spot in the order, and thats for his career. Now if you are talking about the last 2 years, the best number are when he was in a power position in the order, 2007 was 3rd, 2006 was 5th. As an add on, Swish in the 2 hole .243 .365 .459 .824 I'd take that OPS in that slot. Whats our record since the line up change?

QUOTE (YASNY @ May 29, 2008 -> 03:53 PM) Yes. It happened in 1906. So... How was it?

QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 29, 2008 -> 07:54 PM) Oh really? 2008 stats #2 hitter .255 .314 .362 .675 3 2B #6 hitter .315 .351 .522 .872 10 2B so you prefer when he doesnt hit? Look at his stats from the last two years in the lower spots in the order. You can make stats lie all you want, but he is a better hitter when he isn't swinging for the fences.

Clicking on all cylinders right now

30-23 +2 games (Twins lead KC 5-0 in 7th)

The last win against the Indians was the 1000th time in franchise history that the Sox have beaten the Indians.

http://campaignspot.nationalreview.com/pos...zBkYjZiZTMxODg=

http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/cws/fan_fo...=enlcws05292008

With the cost of even a middle of the rotation starter reaching into the eight figure range in MLB today, I wouldn't be so quick to write off the value of Lance (give my regards to) Broadway just yet. He is a guy who in his short time here seemed to have a ball that had a lot of movement on it. The walk totals of prior to this year tell me he either is overthrowing his pitchers, or he isn't getting a consistant arm slot to be able to repeat his delivery in. I think this kid is going to be solid for us. Not great, but #3 to #4 starter material. He should come along at the right time to replace Contreras and his $11 million per year salary.

I am so ready for this finale. This is going to be great.

WOLVERINES!!!!

Question in my office... Have the Sox and Cubs ever played each other while both teams were in first place. My inclination is no, but I don't know for sure.