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QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 19, 2012 -> 10:37 AM) Of course it "Could", but that would be expensive. I don't like the idea of employers directly subsidizing a civic duty. But if the government would tax the wealthy like it should they could ultimately be defraying the cost of such a program.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 19, 2012 -> 11:35 AM) With the Sox's recent history, I'm not sure they'll want him back. They're so aggressive with minor leaguers...they're probably hoping Molina can take a rotation spot next year. Yeah, but that is assuming Floyd is still here...

QUOTE (Stan Bahnsen @ Apr 19, 2012 -> 10:31 AM) Obviously no way we bring him back at $22M for '13, but I see another possibility. Jake has talked about and acted like he feels "guilty" for not performing better for the Sox for the money he's made in his time here. I see a Kerry Wood-like Hometown Discount in our future. We'll see. Wouldn't be surprised by that at all...it would require us to actually have a chance to win though....

Could the government give you some kind of tax credit if you actually serve on a jury?

82 of 108 pitches were strikes.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 19, 2012 -> 08:54 AM) I could see motivations that could work for going public now, if you think there's a serious problem (and that clubhouse...that might be the case)...but then you better be ready either to explain the statements or to stand by them when you get called out by the rest of the team. More likely here, his brain is still just in ESPN Analyst mode. Agreed, or Japan mode.

Not happy with Gordon sitting. let him build on his 2 hit night, Robin.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Apr 19, 2012 -> 09:43 AM) I agree with this, but Bobby really stuck his foot in his mouth with what he said about Youk. Heck, even his mea culpa press conference was awkward when he tried to explain what he meant, it made no sense whatsoever. If you question a players dedication to the game on national tv after 7 games, you better be ready to face the music, and it did not seem like Bobby V was ready for it See, I didn't really read it that way...but I agree it was not the right way to go about things.

QUOTE (Reddy @ Apr 19, 2012 -> 08:19 AM) i think Balta's got a point - that if you can use them to get your mass to where you want it to be - then you don't necessarily need to KEEP taking them just to maintain. also - protein shakes only work so well at repairing muscle. after a workout you really do need to take in some sort of fast-burning 4:1 carb to protein drink/bar/etc. if you don't, your results won't be as good. gotta have those fast burning carbs post-workout. I can't speak for anyone else...all I know is what my body does...if I workout 2-3 times a week, I tend to stay at a consistent size/weight/cardio condition....when I take time off, such as several weeks or a few months, I start to lose muscle mass. So what I shoot for is what I can maintain with a reasonable workout schedule and diet. Anything else I deem not maintainable and therefore not worth wasting my time or effort. My exception would be if you had a particular event or reason for getting into crazy good shape, like your wedding, or some two-week vacation to some exotic location with your single buddies or something. I know you are an actor, so you may have career-oriented reasons, and I can respect that.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Apr 19, 2012 -> 09:18 AM) Well this discussion isnt really about what we think, these arent our managers. Bobby V needs to think about the media, because the media in Boston is a beast unto itself. Ownership hired him for this specific purpose, however, and so they should probably support him a bit more.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 19, 2012 -> 07:58 AM) Homer off of Colby Lewis opening day, single off of Mike Adams in the second game, two hits off of Masterson, double off of Collin Balester, double off of Porecello, double off of Valverde, before the hit last night. All RHP. Gotcha. Thanks.

QUOTE (GoodAsGould @ Apr 19, 2012 -> 07:52 AM) Honestly, the Red Sox just need to break that team up if those comments have been that big of a deal, bunch of guys who haven't matured past elementary school. Well I heard yesterday that Pedroia used to play cribbage in Terry Francona's office every day last year. Is it at all shocking then that he would lead this mutiny?

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 19, 2012 -> 08:43 AM) Nope, it was July 4. I was there in person. He got a standing O. I mean this year.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 19, 2012 -> 07:36 AM) Having more muscle on your frame does enable you to burn more calories in a normal day...so if some product were to enable you to either build that muscle or to recover more rapidly from your early workouts after starting a new routine, it could make the shift in long-term behavior easier. That's all very vague obviously though. One thing you could do is buy them for the rest of your life as you noted and just have that be part of the lifestyle change. The particular product he's talking about are products designed to enhance your workout by messing with important functions though, like heart rate/blood flow...that sort of thing does not seem like a good long-term lifestyle adjustment.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 19, 2012 -> 08:37 AM) Again, I'll leave this one in Manto and Ventura's hands to decide. If they think that's the right move, I won't be mad. He's simply not the same hitter he was at any point in his career. He's normally a ~75 strikeout/600 PA guy, through the minors and last season. Right now he's on pace for >250. Well, he's clearly pressing. What bothers me about him, and I apologize, because I have posted this several times now, but I think it is the truth and has not really been addressed by anyone other than Fathom, is that he spent the majority of last year just trying to poke the ball the opposite way in order to avoid getting sent down. I imagine he figured that approach would be admired because it is considered "fundamental." Then when the season was lost he came out aggressively and was an entirely different hitter. Well, he started this season with the exact same conservative approach as last year. Then I think he tried to be more aggressive and struggled with that approach too. Now I think he's caught in between and is doubting himself and just needs a break and a chance to go build his confidence back up somewhere.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 19, 2012 -> 08:36 AM) Worth noting on Dunn @ChuckGarfien: Adam Dunn's first hit off a lefty this year. Didn't get his first last year until June. Scot Gregor ‏ @scotgregor Adam Dunn was 0-for-15 vs. LHP this season before 3-run double off Orioles lefty Troy Patton. Also interesting... Chuck Garfien ‏ @ChuckGarfien Adam Dunn (19) and Brent Morel (18) rank 1-2 in the majors in strikeouts. What White Sox starter has the least strikeouts? Alex Rios (2). He's on a 6-game hitting streak. (should bat 2nd) I swore Dunn had a hit off a lefty in one of the first games of the season... As for Alex, he seems to be really looking at pitches well...he's been doing a great job of laying off of pitches outside of the zone. He's not necessarily hitting ropes all over the field, but he's at least putting it in play. Loved the sac fly last night too...that was great to see out of him.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 19, 2012 -> 06:45 AM) The thing that bothered me was that after Brent's last K, you could read on his face how dejected he was. That's when the kid needs a day off. Or a month down in Charlotte.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Apr 19, 2012 -> 12:07 AM) Don't really have any at the moment. It's been more of a lifestyle change for me. I have more of a goal look/feel than a goal weight. But eventually I'll want to bulk up. I just don't see the value in those products. You said this was a lifestyle change...so are you willing to buy these products for the rest of your life, too? I just really hesitate to use something that will boost my ability to workout more if I take it than when I don't, because then what happens when I don't? Will I feel as though my workouts are subpar? I'll go about as far as protein shakes, because I do believe they are a convenient way to help repair damaged muscles as a result of frequent exercise. Other than that, I just try to keep everything as maintainable and natural as I can (diet, routine, etc.). That way, I have the best chance of continuing these habits as time goes on.

Is Viciedo starting?

QUOTE (Reddy @ Apr 17, 2012 -> 07:41 AM) are you guys serious? Bobby just strengthened the commraderie in his clubhouse tenfold by doing what he did. By making himself the bad guy he made his team rally together. Every group needs a common enemy to bond. I GUARANTEE he just got his players amped up to play better - and I think he did it on purpose. There's no comparison here. Ozzie is just an idiot. Bobby V is a genius. Ahh, the old Herb Brooks approach, eh? I doubt Bobby is that smart.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Apr 19, 2012 -> 06:02 AM) To be perfectly honest, I have a MORE of a problem with people arguing or getting into fights over sports than I do over political or real world issues. At least in this arena, there are things worth fighting over...sports not being one of them. I personally think the Filibuster is very thought provoking, educational, and yes, even emotional, and as far as I'm concerned, anyone that says otherwise never had any intention of having a real discussion here. This is a place where you can't just show up, post something you heard once as fact, and walk away as if you "learned" everyone. If you post something here, whether it be an opinion, interpretation, or just a set of facts...they better be real...because I assure you they'll be checked. I love that about this board. Anyone that has come here for a discussion and never learned anything didn't come here for a discussion, they came here for an argument. There are many posters that I often disagree with on this board, and even they, at times, have shown me things I never would have thought of myself, or corrected me on something I've said that wasn't quite right. Yea, the discussions can get heated and emotional, but that's because what we discuss here are actual, real world, life affecting events that matter. If you aren't willing to be emotional about those things, and accept other people can get emotional about those things...don't come here. Yeah, I agree with this pretty much word for word. And it is impossible to embrace these topics and genuinely debate them while trying to following the posted rules. If I feel like I have to be constantly checking those rules to make sure I am not violating any of them all the time, then they are neither appropriate for this forum or they are chilling expression. IMO, there should be two written rules: 1) No personal attacks on other posters will be tolerated, and; 2) No threatening statements towards anyone will be tolerated. Everything else should be based on common sense, IMO. The stuff about sarcasm and hyperbole...those are important weapons in the arsenal of any political commentator/debater!

That's cruel

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 18, 2012 -> 09:35 PM) When was Reeds last outing? Yesterday, I believe.

There ya go Gordon...

Big AB for Gordo here