Harry Chappas

This team is just not any fun to watch. The pitching seems to give up the big hit and then the offense just goes away. There is zero consistency from one inning to the next with this team. Peavy will pitch for the Sox next week as there are no other options right now. The Royals suck yet they give the Sox everything thay can handle every game. Sadly I think tomorow could be very ugly. Oh and the Tigers beat he M's bullpen...great....the M's will be swept rather easily check out the pitching mat-ups in the next two games.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Aug 18, 2009 -> 12:15 PM) I wouldnt want Boras representing me. A monkey can negotiate for more money and I would bet that if Strasburg had a different agent (one with a better reputation) the Nationals may have gone up to $20mil. When you look at the crazy money thrown at Japanese players (Kei Igawa, etc and thats not even counting the money going to the former Japanese team) its hard to argue with Strasburg being given that type of money. The problem is that now when teams deal with Boras they are much more likely to draw a line in the sand and not move because to many people fell for his old tricks. I know that if I was a working for a MLB team I would be much more difficult with Boras than any other agent, just because of his tendency to stretch the truth. I think Boras in this instance was a hinderance to Strasburg as Washington could just blame it on Boras setting a number that was not reasonable.

QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Aug 18, 2009 -> 12:08 AM) I think the Marlins are in front of them too. The Cubs would have to do a big turnaround to pull off the wildcard. The thing that's really going to get them is unlike the Cards they don't have too many days off, so the pen is going to get worked and the whole team is just not going to get much rest. Aren't Braves too??? it is going to come down to who gets hot and has the easist road..... I go with the overachieveing team to ride it out not the underachieving team to get hot.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 17, 2009 -> 10:51 PM) Does anyone revel in the wins? I posted my final thoughts in the game thread. Great game by Rios, Pods and nix Linebrink needs to be a situational guy. I have a headache after watching that game.

My closing thoughts In all seriousness Pods is a great DH Linebrink looked great against Righties he need to be a more situational guy Jenks was sick... that AB by Pena was great both ways Rios is an upgrade to this team.... This game set the table offensively for tomorrow Big Game Fred.

Great AB by Pena Spectacular play lillibridge

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Aug 17, 2009 -> 10:42 PM) Lillibridge not for Alexei.. but for Nix. Outstanding. Kotsay hit for NIX no choice there

Bloomquist will get on and steal second

QUOTE (Special K @ Aug 17, 2009 -> 10:38 PM) Linebrink is now in line for the win... He deserves it Didn't he do the same thing to Floyd a week or so back?

Leave in Linebrink

Pods bailed out Guillen Hell yes

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 17, 2009 -> 10:30 PM) Isn't it a little bit different when your team is trailing? not if the pitcher is done anyway and Bannister was wow was that a poorly managed 8th by Ozeroo do they even talk on the bench??

That bunt and the two lefties killed any chance of getting that run in.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 17, 2009 -> 10:27 PM) Jacobs looks absolutely dreadful whenever we have a lefty pitch to him. Williams was the person to face him there, no doubt about it. If that was the Sox batting, you bet your ass the manager would have brought in the lefty reliever. Hillman did not in the 7th to face AJ

QUOTE (JDsDirtySox @ Aug 17, 2009 -> 10:25 PM) sac please. Ramirez has a better cahnce of driving in that run with an extra base hit as anyone.

Guillen was fine for the first two, maybe three hitters but after walking Teahan, go with the lefty....

and yet he leaves him in still what is f***ing wrong with Guillen in what world is Linebrink effective?????

Gonna be tied in a minute this guy has power

QUOTE (chw42 @ Aug 17, 2009 -> 10:16 PM) Just when Hawk started to praise Linebrink, he starts throwing balls. Not really even close either Linebrink oughta fake an injury here Shoulda brought in Dotel

For those not watching at home Thorton warmed up and then the ump and AJ came out then Guillen and got Linebrink...no trainer, no real discussion I think maybe Guille nwas hoping for a rain delay or somethign before making the move. and the 2 out walk after simply acing the first two guys..nothing is easy with this team

Dotel can't hold a one run lead but he can hold a three run lead. Linebrink is a complete crap shoot.

Hopefully just an odd stupid stall move....... I hate Scott Linebrink

please don't be hurt

I'd also like to add that right there was a terrible piece of managing after the Konerko AB to leave Bannister in there.

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Aug 17, 2009 -> 10:04 PM) No one would want Wise over BA. Except for us. Honestly if we somehow lost Wise we could just call up someone like David Cook. There are many people in our organization that could provide more then what he has this year. Also, I’d prefer to save the fake injury excuse for someone who can help the team. Like Contreras. I agree 100% but why hasn't it happened already this year AJ OK call this game now .