Dick Allen

Unless Pods does something beyond stupid, Thome is going to get a shot here, and I hope he hits a flyball deep to LF.

Its time JD started earning his money again.

QUOTE (Friend of Nordhagen @ Aug 24, 2009 -> 08:45 PM) Pods is older and daintier now. I think he should take a shorter lead. He wouldn't be thinking about getting back as much.

QUOTE (daa84 @ Aug 24, 2009 -> 08:44 PM) pods gets picked off in 3....2....1.... When he steals, how many times is he in easily? Its very rare. When he was with Milwaukee he had a great pct.

Beckham needs to take one for the team.

Papi needs steroids.

Made him look foolish.

The problem is Williams is apt to show why he hasn't had much of a career.

With the Sox roster, I believe this is the correct move unless Dotel has a nice history against Ortiz.

QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Aug 24, 2009 -> 08:35 PM) Ortiz is in. This is against Ozzies nature to put in anyone but a lefty. I posted it when Youklis was up but hit the button just as he singled.

Now Williams.

I think Dotel should be in now.

Go to the bullpen. You can still win this game. Don't let it get out of hand.

QUOTE (daa84 @ Aug 24, 2009 -> 08:29 PM) or Fields at third, Alexei at 2b and Gordon at SS Nix apparently has the valentin disease....errors on routines plays, but has all the ability in the world to be a well above average 2b but just isn't I don't think Fields is any better offensively than Nix. Defensively he's not better either, although Nix is far from great IMO, no matter what UZR says.

QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Aug 24, 2009 -> 08:29 PM) Odd that the Rockies gave up on him so early. He hit in Colorado Springs. But so does everyone. I'm pretty sure the Colorado Springs team OPS last year was over .800.

QUOTE (Brian @ Aug 24, 2009 -> 08:28 PM) But, but, but Nix is a great defender Once in a while you catch lightening in a bottle with a younger cheap released player. Jenks was one, Nix doesn't look like one.

UZR rating falling.

QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Aug 24, 2009 -> 08:24 PM) Jason Nix versus some lefties sure. The Jason Nix for starter show. Not wanting on board that failboat. He couldnt hit with the Rockies. Things havent changed. The problem is the other option is worse. Lillibridge.

QUOTE (TitoMB345 @ Aug 24, 2009 -> 08:24 PM) also the one i dont get here. ugh i love how i have comcast but i dont get CSNHD. My brother has comcast and CBS hasn't worked for 2 months.

Hawk with another subtle dig at Anorexei and I agree with him on this one. He does try to make routine plays look spectacular often.

QUOTE (TitoMB345 @ Aug 24, 2009 -> 08:22 PM) What channel is this game on? the U which Direct tv doesn't carry in HD.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Aug 24, 2009 -> 08:17 PM) how about a quick 1-2-3 What are the lottery numbers?

QUOTE (nastymasty21 @ Aug 24, 2009 -> 08:16 PM) I know he has not cuz Nix keeps doing it. If hes not listening to his coaches then he should sit. Wow. Nix wouldn't be playing but Getz is hurt. Lillibridge is the other choice. That's ugly.

QUOTE (nastymasty21 @ Aug 24, 2009 -> 08:04 PM) I will. He is the hitting coach. Is it too much to ask for him to suggest that he swing at the first pitch if its right down the middle. The approach he takes is not condusive to his skill level. He has no plate coverage. Pitcher throws 1st pitch strike to him every time then pitches him away and is overmatched. Time to try a different approach How do you know he has not? If a hitting coach can make everyone great, no one would be able to afford to go to a game.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Aug 24, 2009 -> 08:01 PM) Or bring him to the bench permanently. We have our new 60 million dollar man sitting out 2 of 3 games now. One way or the other, Rios needs to be playing everyday. If only for defense.