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QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ May 31, 2006 -> 07:36 PM) At some point Uribe has to grab some bench. He is absolutely horrible out there night in and night out. Yet everyone is calling for Andersons head. Who is the rookie, and who is the vet. Thats what I keep saying, kinda. Uribe has to go, because hes the veteran who has the experience. I think Anderson needs to get some AAA time, not the bench, but we don't have a viable replacement (yet). Uribe is hurting my head every time he comes to the plate.

QUOTE(Wedge @ May 31, 2006 -> 07:29 PM) Let me revise that... our offense looks putrid. Alright, that sounds better. Damn, another run.

QUOTE(Wedge @ May 31, 2006 -> 07:26 PM) Like dog crap. So, game 2 in a row of crap playing? 4 of last 6? Hmmm... lets go Ozzie, get 'em back on track. Let's do this!

So, anyone want to give me a quick update? I see its 2-0 and we have 5 hits, they have 4. But how have we played?

QUOTE(RockRaines @ May 31, 2006 -> 03:51 PM) But the point of your posts is last nights situations. And frankly, BA and Uribe didnt f*** up as much as these rocks that you speak about. We are going to lose games, you all need to get over it. Dye struggled just like this last year, and everyone wanted him gone, does that look like a good opinion at this point? Didnt think so. First off, Im not hung up on the loss. I know we aren't going to win them all. And the point of my post is NOT last night's situation only. Uribe and Anderson have struggled ALL YEAR. Last night is just the one thats freshest on my mind. And, if you are trying to tell me I am one of the ones who wanted Dye gone, how would you know? I like Dye, I love his hustle. I love his experience too, although thats not worth much in baseball really.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ May 31, 2006 -> 03:46 PM) Then why arent you b****ing about them? They performed worse when the game was on the line last night. The loss had nothing to do with Anderson and Uribe. It was a good game, we can win tonight. Because this thread isn't about Paulie or Dye! Its really not even about Uribe, someone just brought it up. And it's more of the fact that Uribe and BA have struggled tons more than Paulie or Dye have this year. They have been our rocks in the lineup, along with Thome. When Uribe and BA start to play better, they won't get as much b****ing.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ May 31, 2006 -> 03:44 PM) What about Paulie's situation? Or Dye's. They both left more men on base than Anderson. Yes, I put a lot of it on Paulie's struggles lately as well, but you asked me about Uribe and Anderson, not Paulie or Dye.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ May 31, 2006 -> 03:41 PM) After every loss, no matter whose fault it is, are you still going to blame Uribe and Anderson? If this was directed at me, no, not unless it is there fault. I think it was terrible that we had two on with one out, and Uribe and Anderson both got out yesterday. Don't remember how Uribe did, but BA struck out. I don't say its completely there fault, but thats a golden situation.

QUOTE(JenksForPrez45 @ May 31, 2006 -> 03:39 PM) So the Pods in CF and Owens in left idea would be stupid? just wondering Personally, I do not want to see Pods in CF. He's a reach in LF as it is now.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ May 31, 2006 -> 03:38 PM) That's his MO and the MO of most latin hitters. When he's going good, he's roping those first pitches around the park and no one is saying anything. Yes, when he is going good, and he can see the ball better, I have no problem with swinging at the first pitch. When you are stuggling, as he is, you NEED to take pitches to get an eye back for the ball. If he weren't struggling, he would be seeing the ball better and would be able to swing at it.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ May 31, 2006 -> 03:35 PM) He's struggling right now, that does not mean he's not trying to get better. I really don't think Juan wants to end up on the bench so yes I believe he is attempting to improve his hitting and I'm not really sure how anyone outside of the coaching staff can say otherwise. The first step to trying to get better at the plate is taking pitches and seeing the pitcher. You can't do that when you swing at the first pitch, and end up with an out. QUOTE(JenksForPrez45 @ May 31, 2006 -> 03:35 PM) If this has been posted in another topic im sorry, but i dont feel like searching 4 hours to find what im looking for. Not much has been talked about with Owens or Sweeney to come play CF for the Sox and I was wondering why. Owens looked really well in ST from what I saw and his baserunning ability is great. I knew he was in the final 2 in ST between him nd Brian for the last OF spot. I would really like to see him up here soon. Also, Sweeney is hitting 300 and would be interesting to see if he could fill the hitting role that we have been waiting for Anderson to fill. He may be a not so great fielder, but i havent seen enough of him. Any feedback would be great from you guys. Sweeny was discussed heavily in a thread this morning.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ May 31, 2006 -> 03:31 PM) Um, bulls***. What has Uribe ever done to make people think he doesn't try? The guy is not hitting right now and is incredibly streaky but that does not mean that he's not trying. All I ever see from him is hustle and I highly doubt he would have gotten this far without trying. You really think he's making strides at the plate? You think hes getting better? I don't. I didn't mean not trying to play well, I meant not trying to get better.

QUOTE(Whitewashed in @ May 31, 2006 -> 03:29 PM) and who will replace him if he goes to AAA? That's the million dollar question. And I don't have the answer. But he obviously needs to refocus his hitting, and Im not sure the majors is where he needs to do it.

QUOTE(Whitewashed in @ May 31, 2006 -> 03:28 PM) I agree. Anderson will improve and with his great defense theres no one to replace him with. The one that should get benched is Uribe. Definately true about Uribe. He just doesn't seem to try at all.

QUOTE(aboz56 @ May 31, 2006 -> 02:52 PM) At this point, you're either in or out with this kid. Just don't try to jump back on the bandwagon when he turns into a stud. He's already one of the best defensive centerfielders in baseball. I agree about his defense, I love the way he plays CF. But his batting is atrocious right now. And I don't see signs of improvement. It's not like hes ripping the ball right too people, he's striking out 30% of the time. He just needs to refocus or something. How will he do that is the question. But I KNOW this kid can hit, he just needs to get around to it. Maybe in AAA.

Bullpen.

The ASG is a joke, plain and simple. It's a Yankees-Red Sox circle jerk, through and through. QUOTE(Kalapse @ May 31, 2006 -> 03:21 PM) Crede is not better than A-Rod so he will not be voted in by the fans. The whole thing is flawed but not for the reason you stated. Crede is playing the best defense of all the third-basemen. If you try to tell me A-Rod is better at defense, I will laugh, and not even bother responding.

If Crede isn't voted in by the fans, you know the entire thing is flawed. But who cares? Ozzie will put every single one of them on the team anyways!

QUOTE(Felix @ May 31, 2006 -> 08:19 AM) Here's a hint: never assume what Jeckle says is true, since it hardly ever is :P Okay, thanks.

QUOTE(Felix @ May 31, 2006 -> 08:17 AM) Sweeney would hit probably .220 in the bigs.. not .280 Like I said, I just went on the assumption that what the guy said could be right. I don't follow the minor leaguers at all.

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ May 31, 2006 -> 08:07 AM) How does Juan Uribe have discipline problems might I add? How does he have discipline problems? Assuming he meant at the plate. Well, let's take into consideration his walk total. In 156 AB this year, Uribe has 6 walks. 6... walks.. or 1 walk every 26 AB's. He has one walk in the entire month of May. His OBP is a laugher at .247 (lower than even BA's OBP of .271), and he swings way too much at the first pitch, and USUALLY makes an out. I can remember atleast 2 occasions where he has hit into a DP on the first pitch, and this is just in the last couple of weeks. He needs to learn to take a pitch, and hey, maybe that will lead to some walks. Other than that, I see no discipline problems. QUOTE(DBAH0 @ May 31, 2006 -> 08:07 AM) I'd say there's little chance Ryan Sweeney could hit .280 right now in the major leagues, unless he pulls a Jeff Francouer on us. Well, I'm not big into following the minor league teams, so I just have to take his word for it that Sweeney could hit .280. I just don't think BA has any chance to get to 20 homers.

QUOTE(Jeckle2000 @ May 31, 2006 -> 07:59 AM) You do realize that their have been successful outfielders in the majors without power... It could be that he's just not going to be a power hitter... I'd rather have Sweeney hitting close to .280 with no homers then BA at .180 with 20 homers... I would too. And when you consider that BA probably wont even get to 20 homers by the end of the year, it looks even better to me.

Damn it, I'm tired of Paulie just missing it. Come on, I know you can hit Paulie! let's show them next time!

Ah the rulebook does say it has to be the pitcher. Okay.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ May 30, 2006 -> 08:10 PM) If we can't win a 1 run game against the Cleveland Bullpen, Ozzie might as well just quit. Unfortunately, the rule book only lets you DH for the pitcher. Are you sure? My friend told me that the rulebook says you can DH for anyone.. I am in no way saying he is 100% correct, but I just believe him because he is pretty baseball smart. I'll look it up.