Dick Allen

QUOTE (AWhiteSoxinNJ @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 09:10 PM) They're probably getting Greg Maddux. Supposedly they are working on something bigger and Maddux is on the backburner. I guess that means Maddux will be a Dodger in 5 minutes.

Save some runs for tomorrow.

QUOTE (Wanne @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 09:09 PM) I wouldn't..... I agree. In the unlikely event he gives up 3 or 4 next inning it could leave a bad taste in his mouth. Let him leave with a large lead and a great feeling and a little breather until next time.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 09:00 PM) Wouldn't it be smarter to talk him up if we want him traded? Teams aren't listening to Hawk to determine how Cabrera could help them. The PR machine is for Sox fans who may be up in arms the starting SS and lead off guy, a guy who has been talked up all season, is shipped somewhere else at the deadline. Don't think for a minute, unless a guy like Roberts or Ellis and another piece come back, it wouldn't be considered White Flag II by many, even though it could make sense.

QUOTE (shawnhillegas @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 07:56 PM) Does Hawk have problems with OCab? I don't know. I do know he went out of his way to mention a less than stellar effort throwing the ball to first that resulted in an out anyway, at least 3 times. I think he's preparing, just in case.

QUOTE (Jimbo's Drinker @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 07:56 PM) Why do people keep saying OC will be traded? WHo will play SS?? Ramirez.

QUOTE (AWhiteSoxinNJ @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 07:55 PM) The bigger question is with Hawk have a jab or two for DJ in the booth if he isn't coming back. I really doubt it. I think Hawk really likes DJ.

It will be interesting to see what Ramirez does when the Sox get him stronger. Will he hit more homers, or will they just land 10 rows deeper?

QUOTE (AWhiteSoxinNJ @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 07:53 PM) So is this Cabrera's last game with the Sox? Doubtful, but Hawk got a jab or two in just in case.

Nick Swisher fans have to admire that base on balls by Paulie.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 08:48 PM) Is Manny going to make the Marlins pick up his option? His terms were that any team trading for him would agree not to pick them up.

QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 08:44 PM) Manny is a Marlin if wavies his NTC. He's claimed he would. I wonder if he really thought Theo would trade him. It would be hysterical if he doesn't waive it.

QUOTE (beck72 @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 08:37 PM) I did. Broadway threw well in his limited time in 07 in that role. My larger point is that the sox would probably get better production from a guy from the minors, ala Broadway, Richard, Haeger than from Masset. Carrasco was tried and has gotten some outs. The same should be tried if Masset is let go. So you are going to throw out this season's results and call him up based on 1 start last September against KC? Massett has pitched some nice games this season and he pitched a nice one against the Cubs in 2007. Broadway is not an option.

Nice job by Floyd tonight.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 08:40 PM) Isn't it something like 2 wins in the playoffs in the last 25 years or so for pitchers that were traded at the deadline. Some could argue Geoff Blum was one of the most influential deadline deals in the last decade due to his playoff production. OC worked out for Boston.

QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 07:37 PM) It's extremely difficult to measure, but how often do major deadline deals pay off? I can't be more than 40% There was an article about it a month or so ago. It was even less than that.

QUOTE (shawnhillegas @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 07:35 PM) When you've got amazing trading chips like Lance Broadway, Ehren Wasserman, and Kyle McCullough, it's all the more enraging. Exactly. There's not one minor leaguer KW should be afraid to trade to get some player(s) who can help down the stretch. The problem is, his gun is full of blanks.

QUOTE (Jimbo's Drinker @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 08:28 PM) what ever became of Dallas McPherson? According to baseballcube he's hitting .298 with 38 homers in 342 ab in Albequerque, the Marlins AAA affiliate.

QUOTE (WilliamTell @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 08:26 PM) the Twins are after Brian Roberts according to their network announcers. Castilla tore a ligament in his hand. Anyone still on the "its not important to have a good minor league system bus?"

QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 08:17 PM) I think Floyd needs a haircut. Its a Gordon Beckham look without the feathering.

QUOTE (Jimbo's Drinker @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 08:17 PM) He has a long way to go to achieve pimple on penis status. If he doesn't get there, it won't be from lack of effort. I would say the second biggest idiot writing anything about sports in Chicago newspapers. Admittedly, there's a huge mountain to climb to get to #1, as Marriotti is the Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali all combined of strokes.

QUOTE (shawnhillegas @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 07:14 PM) this should shut Cowley up for the night Nothing shuts up that Marriotti wannabe.

Its OK. If he gets out of this only allowing 1 run, I consider it a victory.

It seems everytime the Twins get baserunners, Mauer and Mourneau are coming up.

Get out of this with 1 or less scoring please.