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QUOTE (Kalapse @ Jun 3, 2009 -> 10:46 PM) Keep in mind; Matt Wieters is 3 for 21 to start his major league career. Just temper your enthusiasm a bit. Wieters is a bust!

The only thing I don't understand is the timing of this. Fields has been hitting much better over the last week or so.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jun 3, 2009 -> 10:37 PM) Yes in the game thread, but I must admit I had some info. Gotcha. Well done.

I usually call him any of Becks, Slayer, or Gordo.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jun 3, 2009 -> 10:30 PM) Not to pat myself on the back, but I called it, I predicted it, I knew it all the time....... What did you call? That Beckham would replace Betemit? Or am I missing something?

QUOTE (daa84 @ Jun 3, 2009 -> 10:25 PM) couldn't disagree more...that nickname is so lame I'm going to have to agree. As much as I love the nickname and the reasoning, something much better is deserved for a player of his possible caliber.

QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Jun 3, 2009 -> 10:16 PM) I can't believe no one mentioned how Kaka is being transferred to Real Madrid for I think 92 mil. I wasn't aware that anything was official. I heard Chelsea was also in the mix. They're preparing an insane spending spree this summer. http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/fo...a-14324529.html

QUOTE (Jenksy Cat @ Jun 3, 2009 -> 10:11 PM) About the second he goes 1-10. This place is gonna be hilarious if he bombs. If he starts his MLB career anything close to how he started all of his minor league stops, we'll be just fine.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jun 3, 2009 -> 10:03 PM) I did not realize that. What's been his preferred position in the minors this year? He played almost exclusively SS at Birmingham with a game or 2 at 3B sprinkled in. He's been playing 3B at Charlotte.

So if he struggles his first week, how long until we hear about Joe Borchard and other failed prospects? This could be interesting.

Ladies and Gentleman, the better Derek Jeter will be making his debut for the Chicago White Sox tomorrow.

Damnit, I was hoping to see his debut on TV after I get back from Michigan.

Effin' a people, post your freakin' sources. PLEASE!?!?

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 3, 2009 -> 08:31 PM) It's just disgusting how many people were waiting for a bad start by Richard to jump off the bandwagon so quickly. This is SoxTalk...did you expect anything less?

2-on-2 Century Pong + Captain Morgan + Overtime = Epicness.

Dude had a 7 or 8 game hit streak until tonight. Give him a break.

QUOTE (BearSox @ May 31, 2009 -> 08:51 PM) Yeah, in the scenario, you gotta be waving in Anderson as soon as you see that ball go over Guillen's head. It'll take a perfect relay, and worst case scenario, you got runners on 2nd and 3rd with 2 outs and a 1 run lead. However, this year has made me realize how truly bad of a baseball player Jose Guillen is. He gets horrible reads in the OF, never set up properly, and on offense, he never seems to come through in key situations for the Royals. If I was a GM, I would never have Guillen on my team. Well, if you were a GM, you'd have 9 Ryan Sweeneys in your lineup.

FWIW, I've made this comparison/prediction for a while now, but Gordon Beckham is going to be our Derek Jeter.

Don't look now, but Josh Fields has a 5 game hitting streak and is 7 for his last 15. In the last week, his batting average has gone up from .212 to .241.

I kind of love this trade.

I disagree when you consider the fact that Kobe gets a lot of bad calls against him on the defensive end, you know, because he actually plays real defense. Lebron gets WAY more calls and gets away with more defensively than Kobe.

Vitamin D all day.

Oakland could be a seller as well. Holliday has been talked about a LOT.

Is it horribly ironic that I'm watching Coach Carter right now?

QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ May 28, 2009 -> 11:12 PM) I watch a lot of baseball and follow it closely, but Houston hasn't been on my radar this year, who else would they have that the Sox might be interested in? Any back of the rotation/innings eater starter in case Count and Colon can't answer the bell? what's their 3rd base situation in case they don't want to rush Slayer? Could be Oswalt, would fit KWs style, but wondering what else is there. I agree with you though, KW with a good farm system and money coming off the books will mean a ton of rumors The problem with KW striking soon is, as long as they believe Oswalt is healthy, why rush to trade him now? Can you imagine the haul they could get from him at the deadline? MICHAEL BOURN! It's perfect. He's super fast and can't hit.