Dick Allen

QUOTE(bmags @ Apr 6, 2008 -> 08:54 PM) I feel like Joe Morgan is really wishing detroit doesn't suck so much. ESPN probably has a lot of their games this year and visiting Detroit and watching a bad team is probably not high on his list of things to do.

QUOTE(Bhay99 @ Apr 6, 2008 -> 08:51 PM) Miggy Cabrera looks awful....maybe he is hurt more than was speculated He has a bad quad, just like Dye had for a time last season when he looked bad.

QUOTE(Maverick0984 @ Apr 6, 2008 -> 08:48 PM) It's a long season... They will eventually hit, but if they can't improve their bullpen, its going to be tough for them.

QUOTE(Greg The Bull Luzinski @ Apr 6, 2008 -> 08:44 PM) Either way, we found a slump buster for him. Canseco used to find his slump busters at Hooters.

The Sox faced 2 lefties and an ace this series and are going to sweep. That probably hasn't happened in years.

QUOTE(kjshoe04 @ Apr 6, 2008 -> 08:37 PM) I'd agree if it weren't so annoying. I think its funny. You can almost hear him gritting his teeth.

Asking Dombrowski about his bullpen. Too bad he couldn't just say the truth and announce, "We're f***ed".

QUOTE(DonnyDevito @ Apr 6, 2008 -> 08:34 PM) I'm callin it right now... Joe Crede hits a Grand Slam Just maybe not this AB.

Quentin gets hit at I think double the rate of anyone else.

I didn't think it was possible, but I think Paulie may have lost a step.

Don't you think Dombrowski wants to throw something right now? He's got to be so pissed off.

QUOTE(JFields27 @ Apr 6, 2008 -> 08:22 PM) Sure, use that as an excuse. if you want to 'stick up' for Crede, then I'll 'stick up' for Fields Fine, but its fairly apparent, the correct 3rd baseman was chosen at least for the first week of the season. I am really surprised at the free pass Cabrera gets around here. Uribe and Crede constantly get slammed, but this guy is down to .136.

QUOTE(DonnyDevito @ Apr 6, 2008 -> 08:21 PM) if there's one guy i'd like to b*tch slap, it's dave dombrowski. i'd knock that stupid look right off his face. get him outta the booth!! Hawk canned him from the White Sox when he was GM.

QUOTE(JFields27 @ Apr 6, 2008 -> 08:16 PM) why do we have to keep that in mind? did Fields not play any games in the MLB last year? Keep in mind they have things for Fields to do down there, mostly work with the fastball deep in the count. Keep in mind Crede will not be here next season Sure, use that as an excuse. Work with the fastball, deep in the count, OK. He's trying to show KW they made a mistake and trying to hit the ball 600 ft. I'm just sticking up for Crede, who, despite his now hitting .333 with some clutch hits, still gets treated like a minor leaguer. His hit contributed to 2 runs last inning.

QUOTE(Capn12 @ Apr 6, 2008 -> 08:13 PM) Holy Hell, seriously?? Thats awful You said his RBI hit, getting the other guy to third which led to another run didn't make up for his errors, and you question any post?

QUOTE(kjshoe04 @ Apr 6, 2008 -> 08:10 PM) Crede's swing has looked even longer than usual of late. Yet he keeps on hitting. Keep in mind, Josh Fields is 1-11 with 6 ks in Charlotte.

Crede is a bad bunter. Don't bunt.

QUOTE(Felix @ Apr 6, 2008 -> 07:53 PM) Yeah, since his cannon is used so often at 2B Turning 2, its nice to have.

QUOTE(fathom @ Apr 6, 2008 -> 07:54 PM) Thome's been too aggressive at the plate the last few games it seems like. I agree. When he's hot he doesn't swing at 3-0 sinkers like he did his first AB.

Why doesn't Ozzie put a guy at 2B who can field?

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Apr 6, 2008 -> 05:22 PM) If the Sox really want a leadoff hitter with speed, trade for one that plays 2nd and slide Swisher to a run production spot. Brian Roberts would be perfect for the White Sox. Maybe Broadway can impress McFail.

I'm one of the few who enjoys Jon Miller's "safe" call.

QUOTE(SoxAce @ Apr 6, 2008 -> 04:50 PM) Inge at center? He's damn athletic, but idk how he is out there. I'm sure Lexi will get some love from the ESPN announcers and provide some interesting observations on him even though Quentin should be out there. He's a real good CF. The funny thing is he probably uses the same glove in CF that he uses at 3B. Its gigantic. The biggest infielder's glove I've ever seen.

It would really be unfair to BA to sit him for a week and then throw him at Verlander. So it wouldn't shock me if that's what happens, but I still doubt it.

QUOTE(jackie hayes @ Apr 6, 2008 -> 10:42 AM) Coincidence. I'm sure some WS winners had 4-game losing streaks. Just because it didn't happen at the start of the season doesn't mean much. What should worry them more is how wretched Dontrelle looked yesterday. Even when he was throwing a no-hitter he looked like crap. If he can't be at least a competent innings-eater, that's big trouble, especially with the bullpen woes. Willis had some positives. He only gave up 1 hit. His walks were ridiculous and 0 strikeouts have to be a concern, but he has something to work with. I just don't think the Tigers can win if they can't do anything about their bullpen. You cannot win today with a bad bullpen.