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Really nice read. http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/quarterly-r...reu-who-mashes/ This is my favorite point in the entire article because it really sums up who Abreu is and his value to the Sox very well. People get lost in the tape measure shots. I love Abreu, but it is vitally important that he keep hitting and/or improve his plate discipline. I do believe that improved discipline will come with exposure.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 20, 2014 -> 09:17 AM) And Ron Mercer, and Ben Wallace and Cornell David. SUPERSTARS

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ May 20, 2014 -> 09:01 AM) The Bulls traded for Scottie Pippen. The Bulls would be trading for Carmelo Anthony or Kevin Love. #lifefacts Yeah, well they signed Brian Scalabrine

QUOTE (SCCWS @ May 19, 2014 -> 07:10 PM) They were closer to the wild card last year at this point of the season. They are probably going to lose 90 games (hopefully no more than that) which is a step up from last year but that won't be wild card material. And after 46 games in 2008, they were 25-21. That's a difference of a whole 3 games. That year they won 89 games and the AL Central. Saying the White Sox are going to lose 90 games because they were at a similar point last year is a very poor, flawed argument. The Astros were 15 games below .500 at one point in 2005 and made it to the World Series. If you want to say they'll lose 90 games because of talent or the rash of injuries, I can understand that, but I will also disagree strongly with it. I don't think they'll compete, but I think it will be close enough that it's going to be difficult dealing a lot of players. I don't believe that means they won't deal anyone.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ May 19, 2014 -> 02:48 PM) So we trade no one except Beckham for just a couple minor league players? I still don't get the Beckham hate. Plus why would we just give up a great defender at 2B who is showing he can hit for just a couple minor leaguers? I really think you sell guys short. I think you severely overrate Gordon Beckham. Last year, Beckham compared favorably to Eric Sogard and DJ LeMahieu.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ May 19, 2014 -> 01:11 PM) We lost a couple games in Houston but it's too early for trade talk. What if we are in the hunt for a wild card spot? This is a message board and it's a valid point of discussion. Odds are, the Sox will be out of the race by the time the deadline rolls around and they'll be looking to sell a few pieces that won't be on the team next year. Considering some people are already considering roster decisions based on the 2016 roster, it's never too early to start talking about potential trades. It doesn't mean people still aren't appreciating what they have going on or don't want to watch games for this season, but that it's not likely to happen this year. That said... QUOTE (greg775 @ May 19, 2014 -> 02:10 PM) That's not going to happen. You can't win with this (injured) roster and this pitching staff. This team is not built to win right now mainly because of injuries to go with some guys who have no business being in the big leagues. As far as trades ... I stand by my prediction Dunn will not be moved because no contender will want him. Maybe an NL team will want a pinch hitter like the Phils did with Thome that one year (or was it the Dodgers I forget?) but aside from an NL team wanting a pinch hitter nobody will want him. Lindstrom, Downs and DeAza should be dealt, but nobody will want them as well. I think somebody will take a chance on Beckham and he'll be dealt for a couple minor leaguers. this is wrong too because the Sox are only 2.5 out of the Wild Card even with the injuries they've suffered thus far. Given a break or two, this team could easily compete for a Wild Card spot all year. You don't just sell to sell and you don't just assume that this team has absolutely no shot.

Could you imagine if, instead of it being about that, Trestman talked normally to everyone else but whispered to quarterbacks? "HEY NICE ROUTE BRANDON. NICE CHIP FORTE! really nice placement on that ball Jay [wink]"

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ May 18, 2014 -> 09:33 AM) Drinking is bad for you... You watch your mouth

QUOTE (winninguglyin83 @ May 16, 2014 -> 06:38 PM) With two Ks tonight, Jared Mitchell has 49 Ks in 88 at bats. No words to describe how bad that is. Who cares? Seriously. There's no point in bringing it up any more because he is the walking and talking example of a non-prospect. QUOTE (southside hitman @ May 16, 2014 -> 10:14 PM) Might be time for him to get some practice in the OF. QUOTE (Springfield SoxFan @ May 17, 2014 -> 06:50 AM) Agreed, he is on his way to CF. No chance in hell. He needs to work on his glove, but you give him time. He hasn't even been in the organization for a full year. QUOTE (oldsox @ May 17, 2014 -> 07:38 AM) Can he hit well enough to play there? He does not look like a good #1 draft pick at this time. He has a bat that could play in LF. Yes, he's just fine.

I understand that Robin is kind of a player's manager and he probably puts too much in his player's hands, but at the same time, you have to assume that Abreu is at least feeling a little better or he wouldn't be playing. Plus, he's going to be off the ankle most of the game anyways. I doubt he's going to push it.

QUOTE (SCCWS @ May 16, 2014 -> 02:22 PM) Since we probably have the best LH in baseball, I was hoping we take a RH in thi spot. But the decision will probably be made for us. Handedness matters very little in this instance. Draft the best arm you can. Would it really be a bad thing to have two pitchers like Chris Sale in the rotation?

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ May 16, 2014 -> 02:51 PM) Is it really "retiring" when you want to work but nobody wants you. I'm sure teams want him, but they want him to play in AAA where he can be organizational depth. He doesn't want to do that anymore.

I am also not going to be there.

Cocaine's a hell of a drug

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ May 16, 2014 -> 11:26 AM) Nintendo is significantly better off than Sony financially so if anything you'd be seeing Sony IPs on Nintendos system. Not that that has any chance of happening either. I was wondering about that after I posted because it seems to me Sony's been struggling quite a bit in recent years.

QUOTE (GoSox05 @ May 16, 2014 -> 11:27 AM) I think that is a big "if" with him. Although, maybe they feel he can't get into trouble in Green Bay. Milwaukee's still not that far away. It all depends on if he even gets a contract. Who knows about that.

QUOTE (GoSox05 @ May 16, 2014 -> 11:21 AM) @RobDemovsky Among the #Packers tryout players is former Oregon TE Colt Lyerla. Google him. Not enough twitter space to adequately describe him. If he keeps his head on straight, he might get a contract and he could easily make the team.

QUOTE (TRU @ May 16, 2014 -> 10:45 AM) What are the odds that well ever see a Zelda game on a PS4 (Or whatever the next one will be called) Maybe?... Unless Sony buys Nintendo, 0%

QUOTE (robinventura23 @ May 16, 2014 -> 10:22 AM) I think the only pitchers in recent memory that had TJ for Sox (knocking on wood) is Gavin Floyd and some left handed pitcher I can't recall. Eric something. Stults Threets

Cubs paint mural of scene from Comiskey Park to commemorate 100 year anniversary They obviously painted a lot more, but kind of funny how they celebrate their history using the Sox memories.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ May 16, 2014 -> 10:17 AM) No, but good find. Haha, I just thought it was funny, given his history, that word appeared.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ May 16, 2014 -> 09:54 AM) I actually agree with Bush being a goof fit. Didn't like him as President, but like him as a person. Freudian slip?

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 15, 2014 -> 08:36 PM) This image is from a couple years ago but you inspred me to find it. QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 15, 2014 -> 10:19 PM) Herm Schneider should just bring that graph/chart into his next contract negotiation. Or the one about the fewest days on the DL for Sox pitchers over the past decade, etc. This looks to me more like a difference in organizational philosophy. The Sox believe strongly in finding durable pitchers with projectable stuff and bodies, while the Braves are all about guys that feature good stuff. Guys that feature dynamite stuff like that seem to have a tendency to have the Tommy John surgery more often.

I think anyone expecting a different matchup for the Finals is probably fooling themselves too, but like I said, assuming health (which is not a given), I see San Antonio winning it this year.

QUOTE (TheFutureIsNear @ May 15, 2014 -> 09:06 PM) So has the year been pretty much worst case scenario for our minor leaguers or is it just me? I'd like to preface this by saying, yes, I know it's early and I know the world isn't over in May.... - Sanchez has 0 pop - Davidson can't even make contact - Mitchell is a lost cause - Things are looking grim for Thompson, this was supposed to be the year - Beck can't get anybody to swing and miss - Anderson can't hit - Barnum is beginning to look like a lost cause - While better, Hawkins isn't exactly looking great - May looks terrible So besides Johnson and Danish are there any silver linings I'm not aware of to give us hope? I know our system isn't very good and I wasn't expecting big things, but things really don't look good until we infuse more talent into the minor leagues. Hahn did a good job of getting young talent for the big league club this year, but he needs to get more talent in the minor leagues as soon as possible. There really isn't much besides a utility INF, maybe a 5th starter, and hopefully Davidson coming in the next 2 or 3 years. That's not good.... -Sanchez was never supposed to have pop -Davidson has struggled -Mitchell isn't a prospect -Thompson has hit a wall lately but he's still young and talented -Beck has been working on the fastball -Anderson's been hurt and has shown plus power when healthy -I never had much in the way of expectations for Barnum -Hawkins has been great. He's 20 years old, with a .260/.340/.537/.877, a 10.6% BB%, and a 25.5% K%. Anybody disappointed in Hawkins' year has their expectations set too high. -May is a 3rd round pick who has struggled initially Frankly, I think you're overreacting by quite a bit. Most of these guys are either non-prospects or guys in their first full season. There's concern from me for Thompson and Davidson out of this ground, but none of the others at this point. It hasn't been great thus far, but it's far from the worst case scenario.