iamshack

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 31, 2010 -> 12:30 PM) Well, they've got 90 minutes to decide their finances. They've got to decide what the fan reaction is going to be, then try to decide what other offers they might want to take advantage of by unloading some of Manny's salary, etc. It's a pretty tough decision for them.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 31, 2010 -> 11:28 AM) I wonder, if you're the Rays GM, and you're on the phone with a guy, and he makes a demand like that in a trade, how hard is it to respond respectfully, rather than bursting into laughter? My guess is it is very much like boys being boys, at least once they get to know each other. I'd be willing to bet that Rizzo has heard the phrase "get the f*** out of here" quite a bit over the past few weeks...

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jul 31, 2010 -> 12:27 PM) #mlb #dodgers #white sox The White Sox have yet to even hear a counter-offer from Dodgers on Manny, let alone engage in talks. WS moving on. Looks like we're not getting him. The Dodgers weren't even entertaining offers for Manny until last night when we called them. It's going to take them some time to weigh their options.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 31, 2010 -> 12:19 PM) Just like I'd rather have Hudson pitching than Jackson, I'd rather have Viciedo get the at bats than Manny. Of course, what's actually going to happen in either case is that whoever you get will platoon with Kotsay. And Hell, with Manny, we might not have a choice. I love Viciedo. But think of the Postseason...you want Viciedo up there against some of these elite pitchers, or Manny Ramirez?

For the guys that don't like the juicing, fine, I won't even try to convince you. But the guys concerned about the injuries....look, if it's Manny or nothing, assuming we give up none of Viciedo/Flowers/Mitchell, what do you care if we take the risk? Isn't it worth taking?

QUOTE (hi8is @ Jul 31, 2010 -> 10:51 AM) wow Ken_Rosenthal Source: #WhiteSox wanted #Dodgers to pay all but 1M of approximately 6.7M left on Manny's 2010 contract with no player coming back. I don't know where he is getting those $ figures... All but $5 million of Manny's 2010 salary is deferred...

QUOTE (3E8 @ Jul 31, 2010 -> 09:56 AM) The Orioles organization is truly a mess. Now they are asking for sponges in return for their most valuable trade pieces Funny....I know, bad misspelling on my part. Har dee har, har...

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 31, 2010 -> 08:39 AM) I think the asking price for Scott is more exorbitant than we realize... Outstanding, Sqwert!

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 31, 2010 -> 09:29 AM) Would he also be a 2 month rental? I think the asking price for Scott is more absorbitant than we realize...

Don't bother to watch The Crazies.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Jul 31, 2010 -> 01:26 AM) i heard the same thing from crowley on twitter at 6am yesterday. is that where you are hearing this as well - or do you have some inside info as to who it is?? Doc has good info...certainly not Cowley.

I am watching She's Out of My League. This movie is outrageous.

I love how 5 game winning streaks are like nothing now...

Way to go Lucas, Dayan, Gordon, Tony!

The White Sox bullpen is a monster.

QUOTE (TitoMB @ Jul 30, 2010 -> 09:33 PM) Elaborate? the question was "did you stop driving your car" I'm not asking you to elaborate on my question. I am asking you to elaborate on your answer.

QUOTE (TitoMB @ Jul 30, 2010 -> 09:32 PM) Yes, because I am an idiot. Please elaborate.

QUOTE (TitoMB @ Jul 30, 2010 -> 09:28 PM) f*** the Sox for continuing to use BP as a sponsor.. really pisses me off. Did you stop driving your car, Tito?

Well that was quick...

QUOTE (TitoMB @ Jul 30, 2010 -> 09:11 PM) Definitely early... good bye Dayan, hello ????? ? I dunno...seems to me like it's pretty ozzlike to me...

QUOTE (Soxguy @ Jul 30, 2010 -> 09:10 PM) Is this guy really throwing 101mph like gameday says?? Close...

This guy just looks a bit scary to face...

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jul 30, 2010 -> 09:00 PM) Rumor on Twitter is that Harrell sweats as much, if not more, than Freddy. Can we get confirmation? Peter Gammons tweeted that Harrell was actually rubbing urine on himself in a bizarre first start ritual, and it was not sweat...

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 30, 2010 -> 08:58 PM) I know he has a good stroke to the opposite field, but I'd like to see him not swing at pitcher's pitches early in the count. He's had a lot of fly outs to right field, and he's a good enough hitter to control the at bat more. Exactly...he needs to realize he can destroy pitches in the strike zone if he'll take the pitches off the plate

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 30, 2010 -> 08:51 PM) Something that has impressed the hell out of me is his pitch recognition. He chases fewer bad pitches than just about anyone on the team. Yeah, it's not like he strikes out a ton...but he needs to lay off the stuff outside.