Dick Allen

QUOTE(winninguglyin83 @ Sep 28, 2005 -> 07:34 PM) adam dunn? he can't play the field. and he whiffs about a million times pass on that. And he walks a million times, and he'd hit a few on the concourse. He could DH

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Sep 28, 2005 -> 07:30 PM) Ya, and for once Hawk wasn't talking out of his arse when he said that. Paulie has been a bright spot as of late. I'm really glad. I'll be so so mad if he walks during the off-season. I'm sick of how underappreciated he is by a lot of Sox fans. He's a good player, but the thing I'm leary of is what he's going to be like in year 3 or 4 of a huge contract. If the Sox have a good postseason run, I'd be shocked if he didn't come back.One thing is he's really not that big and doesn't have a lot of muscle to rip and/or pull, but his hip has to be a concern down the road.

QUOTE(fathom @ Sep 28, 2005 -> 07:28 PM) You called that last night. Maybe JimH should take Ozzie's place

I can't believe Comcast isn't broadcasting Cleveland's loss yet.

I'm telling you, the amount of runners the Sox left on the bags tonight, comes back to haunt you often. A pitching change is needed here.

Its good to know DJ has this one salted away.

I'm not mad at Rowand. At least it wasn't to SS. This is a huge run. Leaving as many out on the bases as the Sox have usually comes back to haunt you.

Ozzie is a genius batting Everett sixth.

QUOTE(fathom @ Sep 28, 2005 -> 06:10 PM) The next manager should have no connections to the Sox organization. This hasn't been a successful franchise, and fresh blood is definitely needed. I agree. Unless you have been ultra successful, I think when changes are made at the manager or GM positions, they shoul come from the outside for a fresh perspective.

QUOTE(winninguglyin83 @ Sep 28, 2005 -> 06:07 PM) 1 for 11 with RISP tonight 4 for 26 in the series. i believe mr. Mariotti will call that choking in your sun times tomorrow morning -- if you dare read it. The problem is he would be right.

Pods may be a nice guy and may have a hot girlfriend, but he can't drive in a run to save his life.

C'mon Pods RBI time

I don't care what Rowand does next time as long as it isn't a roller to SS.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Sep 28, 2005 -> 05:54 PM) Notice DJ. He's not making any excuses about the Sox offense, especially as of late. He's flat out blaming the Sox offense for a lack of execution. Both Hawk and DJ haven't pulled any punches lately. Their candor has been refreshing.

QUOTE(The Ginger Kid @ Sep 28, 2005 -> 05:53 PM) I don't envy Guillen's decision with Carl. You know he's going to blow a fuse if you sit him. I thought Gload might get the start at 1st tonight? f*** him if he can't take a joke.

QUOTE(fathom @ Sep 28, 2005 -> 05:52 PM) WHERE WOULD HE PLAY?

Hold em Count.

QUOTE(jphat007 @ Sep 28, 2005 -> 05:48 PM) I'd walk him to face Everett. Exactly.

QUOTE(Harry&JimmyRocked @ Sep 28, 2005 -> 05:47 PM) they may not win the division but it's such a statistical longshot that they don't make the playoffs via the wildcard Not if they lose the rest of their games.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Sep 28, 2005 -> 05:40 PM) That's why the bunt is such a freaking beautiful play...it forces the defense to do everthing right. Surprisingly often, they can't. Its the same reason I don't agree with a strikeout is just like any other out argument. Make the defense make a play. Its also why guys with reputations for busting their ass down the line reach on errors more often.

The Sox have to lead the league in ridiculous bunts this season. Face it while we feel sorry for ourselves with Uribes near homer, if Trammell has Pena at first, that horrible bunt by Everett is a DP.

Too bad Pods doesn't play LF for Detroit. You could have put that one on the board.

Also the way bullpens are great one season and horrid the next, I'd seriously consider making several changes. I would dangle Hermanson and Politte with the knowledge I couldn't get rid of them before I had replacements lined up.

QUOTE(Iwritecode @ Sep 28, 2005 -> 11:25 AM) If the Sox and Tribe end up tied AND have a better record than the second place team in the ALE THEN H2H records matter. The Sox will automatically be named division champs. If the Sox, Tribe and second place team in the ALE all end up tied, there will be a playoff between the 3 teams. Sox and Tribe would play each other and the loser would play Bos/NY for the WC. They must have changed it in recent years. So basically if the Sox win their next 2 and Cleveland loses 1 more against TB, its over.

The only thing not fun about the games to me is the lack of execution.