Dick Allen

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 25, 2012 -> 03:06 PM) Morel should stand as close to the plate as possible. His current stance makes it way too easy for pitchers to throw to the outer half and either get the swing and miss or just a weak fly ball to right. He's not what people thought he was based on his September, but he's also nowhere near as bad as he's showing. Hopefully he's at least better than the guy we saw before last September.

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 25, 2012 -> 03:02 PM) zero tool player right now...he's really giving this team nothing right now. Who would have ever thought it would be the veterans we enjoyed watching hit this year and dreading watching our young players? Me. Although I still like Beckham.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Apr 25, 2012 -> 12:42 PM) So what point are you trying to make, other than just wanting to argue with me? I'm not arguing, and won't take your bait, just pointing out that Michael Bowden isn't such a great prospect that Cubs decided to eat $6 million to obtain his services. They were going to have to eat the money if they wanted to rid themselves of Byrd. As I mentioned, I think Bowden is a little better than what you would normally get for Byrd, but the Red Sox were going to lose him for nothing anyway, and he's still a longshot to be much in the major leagues.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Apr 25, 2012 -> 11:48 AM) So is the main reason Theo helping out Cherington? No the main reason is getting him off the roster lets the younger guys play and they get a flier on Bowden. If the Red Sox offered the Cubs $1 million in savings and prospect no better than me or you instead, The Cubs would have taken that. The Cubs weren't going to be able to trade Byrd without eating his contract. Teams that budget $6 million to spend during the season don't keep it handy for Marlon Byrd. Bowden couldn't hang in the Boston bullpen and they were just about to waive him anyway. Now when Ellsbury comes back, the Red Sox can waive Byrd if he still can't hit, without hurting themselves financially as I think they have luxury tax issues. Ricketts is paying a few teams to take old Cubs and probably isn't done wiring money to other teams.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Apr 25, 2012 -> 09:25 AM) Well that was the whole point I made...which is the entire reason they had to give up Bowden. Its not like Bowden was a prized prospect anymore. He was designated for assignment. He's a better bet than most of the crap you would get for Byrd, but certainly not the main reason the Cubs are eating as much of the contract they are allowed .

If Dunn was going to make an out at least he was able to extend his major league record. He is the Dimaggio of whiff kings.

QUOTE (Tex @ Apr 5, 2012 -> 10:27 AM) Well she decided to just sign the papers. They are throwing her a "retirement party" which she will attend and because of the agreement she signed, she can't say she was terminated. For a s***ty three weeks severance. Its beyond suspicious what happened here. I personally think its age discrimination. What company only gives 3 weeks for 20 years service? The company I work for gives a month per year of service. The goal is to get laid off 2 years before I want to retire.

Get to their bullpen and the team offensive stats will skyrocket. Theo picked the perfect time to leave Boston.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 24, 2012 -> 05:42 PM) Guess an offday for Dunn makes sense. Especially since it's a lefty on the mound. 8 righthanded bats and 1 lefty. I'd say that's still better than the classic 9 righty, score nothign off Johan lineup. Its going to snap his streak if he doesn't get in there.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 24, 2012 -> 05:43 PM) I don't even know that I'd be a believer if he did this all year. If we went into next offseason after Rios had put up an .850 OPS and played well enough that he should have been an all star, would anyone really believe he could be counted on to put up decent numbers again next year? Or would we all label him a giant question mark for 2013? We haven't seen him stay interested for more than half a season since he came here. To me, as talented as he is, he'd always be a question mark.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Apr 24, 2012 -> 05:46 PM) No I would not believe he could put up numbers again. I would ask the fans on Sox talk one question: If the Sox could dump Alex Rios on a team right now for two minor leaguers would u be in favor of dumping him? I would say "yes, dump him" immediately. What do you say? Anyone who actually has to pay him will agree with you. I know for a fact Alex Rios is not anywhere near the top of JR's favorite players.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Apr 24, 2012 -> 04:37 PM) Its 16 games into the season, Rios has had a great start before, only to completely flame out. Im one of the few people who have consistently believed Rios can do better, I just have been burned to many times by brief glimpses of "good" only to be followed by long stretches of "bad". There's going to be an adjustment to the way he's pitched fairly soon. I'm sure they have been throwing away all day to him because of his previous pull happy tendencies. If he's willing to now take that pitch into RF for a hit, they will try something else and we'll see what happens. I'm not a Rios fan, but I hope he continues to hit well enough to help the Sox win and help the Sox dump his contract on some other sucker.

Besides the sweet homer, Adam was also able to extend his now major league record by striking out in each of his teams' first 16 games. At least he's doing what he was hired to do, hit about .250 hit some homers, walk a lot, drive in some runs and set franchise records for strikeouts.

If Peavy pitches lights out, some other team will make him an absurd offer. The Sox will pay the buyout, and maybe they will re-sign him if he wants to come back and the price is reasonable considering they will already have $4 million in the pot. Since they didn't even bother making Buehrle an offer though, I can't see Jake being back unless this season turns out to be sort of mediocre for him, and to me, that would make him think its time to move on. He's in his final season in White Sox pinstripes.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Apr 23, 2012 -> 07:50 PM) He's 23, certainly not exceptionally young for a slugging LF prospect. People want a total rebuild, but can't let a guy have a bad week before developing players takes a back seat. Sit down and watch Viciedo develop. There's really nothing else he can do in AAA. It would be a waste of time.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Apr 23, 2012 -> 07:25 PM) Except you didn't expect the team to be a 1/2 game out of first because of an extremely talented pitching staff and production from Dunn & Rios. I understand the need to develop these three guys, but at the same time you must also recognize this team can win now with it's pitching. There's got to be some balance between the two. Playing Fukudome or Lillibridge here or there is not not going to stunt Viciedo, Morel, or Beckham's development, but it could help us win a couple of games and that might be the difference between making and missing the playoffs in the end. Its 15 games. They appear much better than last year, but lets not get ahead of ourselves. Some teams that were 9-6 or better last year through 15 are Cleveland, KC, Marlins and Reds, and Angels. Texas was as well, so maybe it will lead to a WS, but there are most likely going to be some bad patches. Stick with the plan and develop your players. If it gets a little more serious down the road and Viciedo is still struggling, then you can do something.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Apr 23, 2012 -> 07:07 PM) I'm sure you're enjoying all the credit Cooper is rightfully receiving... He can receive credit and I give him credit. You really think you have me pegged, but you're really not close. The bottom line is there is some luck in a perfect game, bloop hits, swinging bunts, someone is going to hit the ball hard at some point,but the credit should go to Humber. There was hardly anything but strikeouts and routine plays Saturday. One ball I thought was hit harder than average was caught by Rios, and a foul ball was hit pretty well. Other than that, it was about as easy as it gets.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 23, 2012 -> 07:05 PM) Umm....why would that be great? Now following you, here. Just for entertainment's sake? Because Ventura would be too boring? Because Ozzie might say something to get himself kicked out of baseball? Because its quite obvious Ozzie was the guy who gave this guy his shot and everything he accomplishes should be credited to him. You can blame the bad outings on Cooper.

QUOTE (SleepyWhiteSox @ Apr 23, 2012 -> 03:50 PM) cliffnotes: Coop fixed him Cowley knows it was Ozzie. When Buehrle was on Letterman, he had Wise with him. I think it would be great if Humber had the Guillens.

I think the only think more rare than a perfect game is losing a perfect game with 2 out in the ninth inning. Its only happened 10 times and the last time was because of a brutal call. Dave Steib lost a perfect game and 2 other no hitters with 2 out in the ninth. He did eventually get a no hitter. Basically if they called Ryan's swing a non swing or he didn't argue and beat it out, we would have seen something more rare.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Apr 23, 2012 -> 10:11 AM) I was more than willing to let non performers of 2011 like Rios, Dunn and Peavy go but baseball fans have short memories. They are perfomring now and hopefull ths continues. We are contending and even when not hitting on all cylinders seem to stay in the games. Maybe we have turned the corner after last season and now we are going to support or call for trades of Rios and Floyd? Let's be happy for a little while. I really doubt the Sox could trade Rios right now even if they ate half the contract. If he continues to play well and a team is willing to take it, you move him, and be happy. The chances of him living up to the contract for its duration is slim. Same goes for Dunn. They aren't going to be hot forever. Go back a week and see where they were at. A week or 2 from now, they may be heading back there. Hopefully not, but I don't know how anyone can be convinced they will now be stars based an a week or so.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 23, 2012 -> 08:17 AM) Must have been one helluva HR for them to give him 5 RBI on it. It was crushed

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Apr 22, 2012 -> 05:31 PM) If we're in first place in July and Rios and Dunn are both hitting, it's absurd to trade either of them. That's telling your fans they can go f*** themselves. Would those be the same fans calling for the Sox to release those players? The same fans that produced the smallest paid attendance in 7 years the last home game? If another team is willing to take either contract and the Sox say no, that will eventually turn into a bigger f*** you to the fans than your scenario.

If Rios or Dunn play their way to the point another team would take their contract KW shouls be willing to accept a minimal return.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Apr 22, 2012 -> 02:39 AM) Knights just releasing damnation. Also, this graph reminded me of Stewarts near perfect last year. I love Coop. He made me look good.