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QUOTE(Jordan4life_2006 @ Apr 19, 2006 -> 04:59 PM) So now we're trading McCarthy because he "might" have arm problems in the future. Only on Soxtalk. My thoughts exactly.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Apr 19, 2006 -> 04:56 PM) Dude...even if there are those things I won't mention...look what our backup plan can do. Exactly.

QUOTE(whitem0nkey @ Apr 19, 2006 -> 04:53 PM) are you jim hendry?? I bet the cubs could have gotten a lot more for wood after the 20k game, than now. sell high buy low my friend. I am offended.

Bob Saget is God

QUOTE(robinventura23 @ Apr 19, 2006 -> 04:48 PM) I love my Sig. JAVY f***ing Doug MIsdehefioudfhuisdoafhicz had to break up the No-No. BTW, Sox pitchers gave up 1 ER in 27 innings this series. Going to be a showdown on Friday. WTF! You and rventura23 are confusing the hell out of me.

QUOTE(Steve9347 @ Apr 19, 2006 -> 04:23 PM) doesn't that look sexy in the standings... wow, and friday Buehrle takes the mound. this rotation is unbelievable. It's amazing because there is never a lapse in the rotation, barring injuries of course. (Knock on wood) You got Buehrle and you feel good, then Freddy, Count, Jon, and Vaz. When you have confidence in all 5 starters like that, that they will go out and give you a solid 7 and a QS, then you know your rotation is the s***.

QUOTE(nitetrain8601 @ Apr 19, 2006 -> 04:20 PM) Well let me clear it up that I don't know if I would trade him. I think we should have him work on using alot more leg power though. That depends on how his arm feels toward the end of the season, with him being used more often. If he had persistent arm problems, I would definitely want him to change his mechanics a bit. But, if he feels fine, there is definitely no need to trade him. I think this guy will be a stud. The stud all other Sox prospects were supposed to be.

I missed the game but I heard the last inning on the radio. Jenks didn't have his good stuff today?

QUOTE(nitetrain8601 @ Apr 19, 2006 -> 04:11 PM) I might have to agree with whiteem0nkey. BMac doesn't use his legs much if at all. Maybe to the naked eye, but he pushes off the rubber with a lot of force. No one on the Earth would be able to throw mid-90's with all-arm. I'm not saying that you said he uses no leg at all but it is more than what meets the eye.

QUOTE(whitem0nkey @ Apr 19, 2006 -> 02:05 PM) Bmac puts a lot of stress on his arm when he throws; he doe not use his legs much. After 2-5 good years I would like for us to trade him, because I don’t think he will have a long career. I think we will be able to get a lot for him. Just my humble opinion. His delivery reminds me a bid of black jack. Wow. I am going to have to disagree with you here, big time. BMac's motion is very fluid and smooth. Like I said earlier, it wasn't last year. He haz minimized the torque on his arm by keeping his elbow above the shoulder and by not overthrowing. The dip in his motion is a really big help to. My varsity coach tells any pitcher who has a herk-jerky motion to do a little dip when the come to their balance point so it keep's everything working in cohesion. It is also quite a bad idea to trade a pitcher just because you THINK he will have arm problems. What if he becomes a stud? Too bad, he might have shoulder problems. :rolly

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Apr 18, 2006 -> 11:48 PM) I think Bmac will be just fine, plus I dont' think he has a violent delivery. He used to though. I believe Coop worked with him a little last year. This is a picture of his delivery after the release from ST 2005: Obviously, this is a curveball. The snap of the wrist causes a jerk-reaction on the elbow. Clearly, he is dragging his arm because his arm is compensating for the open shoulders. That is what is really causing the torque on the arm. Now, his entire motion is smoother. He does a bitof a dip when he throws, which helps him get his elbow up higher, causing less drag and a smoother release...

QUOTE(bmags @ Apr 18, 2006 -> 11:43 PM) great post... I assume the submarine motion would be an exception due to how its released? Side-arm and submarine motions are exempt in most cases because the arm is not [as] bent when pitching. It's more of a straight arm motion while 3/4 and overhand pitchers have a lot more bend in their elbows, putting more pressure on it. The wrist coincides with the elbow as well. Pitchers who snap their wrists when throwing pitches often have a lot of stress on their elbows because of the reaction to the wrist snap.

QUOTE(sox-r-us @ Apr 18, 2006 -> 11:36 PM) Anybody seen a Cub fan these days with the "We got Wood" t shirts? Anybody seen a day on SoxTalk where no one mentioned the Cubs?

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Apr 18, 2006 -> 11:20 PM) I've got some time tonight. Explain why im a homer. You know, for a while, like, until Kap replied, I thought that said "I got some tonight. Explain why im a homer."

For pitchers, everything starts with the elbow and how high up you get it while pitching. It is not necessary for a pirtcher to throw overhand but it is vital to get your elbow up over your shoulder level. I have experienced this first hand. I had times where I couldn't straighten my arm for weeks. Whenever you see a pitcher falling off the mound, throwing across his body, or dragging his arm through the motions, he is destined for arm trouble. Best example I can think of at the moment is Greg Maddux, and for numerous reasons. He gets his elbow up above shoulder lever, minimizing torque on the arm, he doesn't drag through, instead, letting his arm follow his body, anf his followthrough is flawless, landing square to the plate. He also has a very long stride out, which helps with the routne of arms slots and of squaring up.

QUOTE(Whitewashed in '05 @ Apr 18, 2006 -> 09:30 PM) I mean as far as velocity and location. His velocity and location don't affect his fatness.

THIS GAME IS OVA! EAT s*** b****ES. 5 SAVES FOR BIG BOBBY!

QUOTE(knightni @ Apr 18, 2006 -> 09:24 PM) Is he throwing 86mph fastballs? 88

QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Apr 18, 2006 -> 09:16 PM) there's like 12 people at the park I noticed that too. Pretty much empty.

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Apr 18, 2006 -> 09:15 PM) Just STFU. You don't like Brian. We don't really care anymore. Wow.

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Apr 18, 2006 -> 09:11 PM) Anderson with at least a single here....book it. Stop booking s*** already.

Thome is the Bonds of 2006. "Just walk him. Oh s***, Paul Konerko is up."

Not a great jump but finally we see the old Scotty.

Whoot. 3-1.

Yay Joe Crede.