Dick Allen

It probably is just frustration, but Sox hitters don't seem to battle as much as hitters from other teams. It seems like they make it way too easy on the opposition way too often. Too many "that didn't take long" innings.

If he is benched for lack of effort, kudos to Ozzie. I just think its most likely something else. Rios didn't look very interested tonight, but you could say that about several White Sox several times over the years with zero consequences.

Now just score a run and bring in your closer.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jun 28, 2011 -> 11:09 PM) I agree we had to go with Santos. Extra innings as the road team is when you could still use your closer to close. If you use Santos now and eventually take the lead, you are going to have someone you don't want closing, closing.

Sox need to start winning games in 9 innings. Extra inning winds up killing the bullpen down the road.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jun 28, 2011 -> 10:39 PM) i cant post the article because my stupid phone wont let me select the site address, but there is an article on cnn money that a baseball exec says the dodgers have a 500 million dollar debt. its called "the dodgers have a debt problem" Could be true, might be some exaggeration Bud had someone throw out there.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Jun 28, 2011 -> 10:40 PM) Another LHB with a hit off MT! It always makes me a little nervous when Thornton comes back out to the mound after being out there the inning before.

This is the tough inning. If the Sox get through this one, I believe victory is in sight.

QUOTE (PeavyTime @ Jun 28, 2011 -> 10:27 PM) http://www.investopedia.com/terms/u/unearn...p#axzz1QdEo90ov "When an individual or company receives money for a service or product that has yet to be fulfilled. For example, prepayment on a lease contract - the revenue is a liability until it has been earned." I know what it is, but unless you see the terms of the agreement you don't know when that $385 million is considered earned.

QUOTE (PeavyTime @ Jun 28, 2011 -> 10:24 PM) Unearned Revenue for the Accounting 101 guys. Think of all the debt Dunn, Rios and Pierre accumulate every time they cash a paycheck. Just a play on words. Unearned Revenue is considered a liability until it is earned. Depending how the contract is structured it might be "earned" fairly quickly.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 28, 2011 -> 10:13 PM) I doubt they'd approve this sort of cash pullout and debt accumulation for any team. MLB has rules on debt accumulation and the dodgers blew through it. Where is the additional debt here?

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 28, 2011 -> 10:13 PM) I doubt they'd approve this sort of cash pullout and debt accumulation for any team. MLB has rules on debt accumulation and the dodgers blew through it. Where is the additional debt here?

Getting picked off by a pitcher witha bad move is generally a White Sox move.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 28, 2011 -> 10:03 PM) Over like 20 years. That's how desperate he is for funds, he's willing to give up any tv revenue growth over 2 decades. He's getting $385 million upfront. $150 million would go to his divorce. The team gets an immediate $235 million shot in the arm. He'd be sitting pretty. McCourt is probably the only owner Bud wouldn't allow this. McCourt is most likely an ass, but Bud and his brothers approved him for membership. Now they should treat him like everyone else.

This whole thing isn't because they are worried McCourt will spend money on himself, its an old boys network that McCourt has exposed and embarrassed. He's not wanted anymore. If JR had the same Fox deal and he told Bud he was going to spend some of the funds buying the Phoenix Coyotes, it still would be approved, but McCourts tabloid style divorce embarrassed the owners and his looting Dodger cash to live high on the hog exposed what kind of money these guys make.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 28, 2011 -> 09:42 PM) Really, no he wouldnt be out of the woods. Theyd still be staring at a mountain of debt with inadequate revenue streams to cover what they've taken out. Its a $3 billion contract.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Jun 28, 2011 -> 09:48 PM) Hawk drop the season ticket crap it is almost July...........Nobody with any sense would pay to see this s*** offense every night! You'll guarantee yourself the opportunity to purchase tickets for playoff games that will not be played. You won't get your money back, but you will be able to use it towards tickets for 2012

Everything being said, I would be more stunned than Blago if after the game Ozzie said he pulled Rios because of lack of effort.

Anyone see Mauer and a Twins pitcher getting into it a few days ago?

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 28, 2011 -> 09:45 PM) We wouldn't be nearly as mad at Pierre is he was fielding like last year. And swiping some bases and scoring runs instead of jogging back to the dugout. Plus Morel has an excuse, being a rookie. Hopefully he can hit the ball with a lot more authority moving forward.

QUOTE (Thad Bosley @ Jun 28, 2011 -> 09:43 PM) What did he "dog" on the field, Fathom? He got to that ball just fine, but it hit off the heel of his mitt, which is why he didn't catch it. Believe me, I was frustrated with that error just as much as anyone, but only because he DIDN'T dog it, he DID hustle to get to the ball in time, which means he should have caught it, but he didn't. But it wasn't because of lack of hustle. People seem to want to link his lack of hustle down the line earlier in the game with this particular play, but they are not comparable, at least IMHO. Check the replay, he didn't get to it just fine. He took a very leisurely route to the ball.

Offensively, there's not much difference between Morel and Pierre this year.

Pierre's had a decent game, easy out here included.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Jun 28, 2011 -> 09:40 PM) I didnt see Rios dog it (anymore than any other player does on a ball hit right to an outfielder), but supposedly on his first out he did (I wasnt watching yet). He dropped a play he makes 99/100 times, but it hit the heel and if you catch enough fly balls that happens 1 time. I dont get it really. Its the second time its happened this year. It shouldn't happen twice in half a season when you are a $12 million a year major leaguer.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Jun 28, 2011 -> 09:38 PM) did he dog it on the bases or in the field? It looked like both, but it could be his toe is bothering him. He popped up to first and only went about halfway down the line and he looked totally lost when he dropped a ball.