Dick Allen

Here comes the bunt.

I love when our hitters call time.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Apr 19, 2011 -> 07:43 PM) Danks is under Sox control 3 more years. Just this year and next right now. BTW the 2011 NL Cy Young award winner and future 1st ballot HOF'er Daniel Hudson is 0-3 with a 4.26 ERA. Could you imagine what he'd be thought of if he posted those numbers for the Sox so far this season?

QUOTE (Chet Kincaid @ Apr 19, 2011 -> 03:39 PM) I'd tell him to go fishing in Alabama until after all star break. What would that accomplish?

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Apr 18, 2011 -> 08:58 PM) has anyone heard what kind of discomfort? Shoulder? His lat? His elbow? His lat. One report stated he didn't appear to be in pain when he left. Maybe he had a minor issue and is taking no chances. Personally I think its either a very minor setback or something major that will have JR on the line to his insurance guy.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Apr 18, 2011 -> 08:34 PM) Wait, what happened? He threw 15 pitches got lit up and left the game with discomfort. He will be evaluated tomorrow.

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 18, 2011 -> 08:32 PM) Focus should be on 2012 for Peavy. Seems this year is pushing it It depends on what this problem is. Sitting around isn't going to make it better. People are mad he pushed it, but you have to push it somewhat or you won't get better. He went too far initially. Maybe this went too far as well, or maybe its something minor. I don't think there's any in between with this injury. Its either something that will set him back a week or two, or something pretty major.

After the homer, Thornton looked dominant. Maybe he got rid of the cobwebs. At least he has something to build on.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Apr 18, 2011 -> 07:48 PM) Think it's safe to say we've officially lost Matt. His motion seems different to me. There seems to be more effort.

Adam Dunn has had a helluva game tonight.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Apr 18, 2011 -> 07:29 PM) apparent injury, per tweet i read 2/3 of an inning 3 runs. I hope its nothing too serious, but it wouldn't shock me if it is.

QUOTE (He_Gawn @ Apr 18, 2011 -> 07:26 PM) so whats up with peavy? came out after one inning. He was traded to the Yankees for Bartolo Colon.

QUOTE (daggins @ Apr 18, 2011 -> 07:24 PM) While I don't believe the Indians pitching will continue to post a 2-something ERA, i'm less convinced that the Royals are a mirage, plus they have some great talent likely to debut right around the time the bad players start to regress. Rookies don't win divison titles. The teams you really have to worry about are about even or behind the Sox at this time. All is still well.

QUOTE (DukeofChicago88 @ Apr 18, 2011 -> 07:23 PM) What the hell is wrong with Rios? Ugh someone on our team should just tell him to get his s*** together already. He's talented, but not very good.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Apr 18, 2011 -> 07:22 PM) f*** you wendlestedt He missed the previous pitch and has been pretty consistent with his zone tonight.

QUOTE (daggins @ Apr 18, 2011 -> 07:18 PM) yeah not sure how many times a team can pull a 25-5 run out of their butts. I'm guessing somewhere around 1. The good news is the teams playing well right now are Cleveland and KC. Its very doubtful that can continue. They won't need a 25-5 run if they get their act together fairly soon.

When are the Sox going to properly rename the home white and road gray uniforms the alternates? And considering Hawk always says he never watches the NL how is Maddux the best he's seen at so many things?

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Apr 17, 2011 -> 04:37 PM) Well when you see other young players come up and seemingly produce right away it makes Gordon's inconsistencies stand out a little more. Andrew McCutchen came up right around the same time as Beckham and he's already probably one of the top 20 all-around players in baseball. Isn't Car Go one of your favorites? He didn't exactly start out on fire. Beckham has produced. He produced as a rookie and had a nice 2nd half last year. He also was on fire this year until about a week ago.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Apr 17, 2011 -> 04:17 PM) Well it doesn't help that a young SS on the other side of town is tearing the cover off the ball. What does that have to do with it? And how would he fare against Haren and Weaver?

QUOTE (Wanne @ Apr 17, 2011 -> 04:16 PM) What's your timeline DA? I actually tend to agree with his train of thought. I gave you a timeline. If he went 4-4 today all the naysayers would want to suck him off. I just wonder how many people on this board actually played baseball, because if you did, even at low levels, you would understand the ups and downs of a baseball season and not get so carried away with a tough game or a tough week. The disgust getting swept by the Angels is laughable. They had 2 of the hottest pitchers in baseball throwing. The last time the Angels swept the Sox in Chicago was 2005. People were contemplating slitting their wrists then as well, then 2 months later, everyone is the greatest ever.

QUOTE (South Side Fireworks Man @ Apr 17, 2011 -> 04:03 PM) I never thought Beckham was going to be a superstar, but it is beginning to appear that he isn't going to live up to the hype he was given. Probably wind up being an average to slightly better than average second baseman. A bad week and this crap? Beckham will be a star. Just remember when he is, and it may even be this season, a bad week made you think he would be slightly above average.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 17, 2011 -> 03:53 PM) Yes it would have. Rios had a huge lead and would have been off with the pitch. How could he be off with the pitch with a runner on 3rd

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 17, 2011 -> 02:25 PM) It's ironic because I always considered Thornton a great trade chip if they went into a rebuilding period. Now his value as a set-up man at for $5.5 million is pretty much just a salary dump unless he turns it around somehow....even then, only 5-7 teams, at best, would be able to afford that luxury. You have to hold on to Ramirez, Beckham, Santos and Sale...and many would argue now's the time to trade Alexei if you rebuild. I still think that new contract's favorable enough that you could go into rebuilding with the middle infield set for the next half decade. That's a good starting point. The Sox aren't going to be rebuilding any time soon.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Apr 17, 2011 -> 02:12 PM) CQ is one of the first guys I would like to see traded. Rios is the guy I would like see traded. He's had one good half for the Sox and makes a ton of money. I doubt they could get anyone to eat all the money. That's a problem.

QUOTE (since56 @ Apr 17, 2011 -> 07:51 AM) Putz and Jenks don't look so bad now. Jenks currently sports an ERA over 8.00. He'd fit right in this season.