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QUOTE (Brian @ Aug 6, 2009 -> 06:00 AM) I vaguely remember Caruso's rookie year. Was he a double machine like GBeck? Gordon Beckham is not that good.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Aug 5, 2009 -> 06:20 AM) Hard to imagine the Mariners landing a better haul than what the Red Sox were proposing. Buchholz, Bard, Bowden and Reddick would've been an amazing package. What is the value of a 23 year old starting pitcher with 800+ innings who has already proven himself to be one of the top 10 starting pitchers in the league? I'm not sure that's a trade that's ever been done. At 23 years old, it's very hard to gauge the value of Felix, and the Mariners apparently felt that wasn't enough. I can't blame them for not taking it, especially when they plan on competing in the next 3 seasons. FWIW, both Bard and Buchholz are older than Felix, and Bowden and Reddick aren't much younger.

Token pot shots and low blows towards a potentially revolutionary way to look at the game. OMG THEY ARE VIRGINS BECAUSE THEY KNOW MATH OMGZ THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT VAGINAS ARE. Give me a f***ing break. although the last part is pretty funny, I will give you that

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Aug 5, 2009 -> 05:44 PM) Keep in mind: Mike Caruso hit .306 in his rookie year with 22 SB (far more than Gordon will swipe this year) and how'd that work out? Lets simmer down with the Beckman love people. I SMELL BIAS or hurt feelings

QUOTE (santo=dorf @ Aug 5, 2009 -> 10:26 PM) Boy for all the hub-ub in the offseason, Juan Cruz has been awful for the Royals. Hell there was one poster here who said he'd give up a couple good prospects in a sign in trade just to not lose a late 1st round pick. He's not striking people out like he used to. That was the key for him in Arizona. The Royals may be taking steps for the better, but that team is still a mess.

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Aug 5, 2009 -> 09:59 PM) Is it just me or has fangraphs exploded in media popularity over the past few months? It is not just you.

ESPN will spin that any way they can. They are going to try and save Ortiz's reputation hardcore. I hope he gets hit with a 50-game ban too, and then ESPN can spin that one into a positive light too. ESPN can f***ing blow me.

QUOTE (rockren @ Aug 6, 2009 -> 02:30 AM) That also includes a CG SHO at the Cell in 2005. That game was his 2nd MLB start. meaning the first time the Sox had seen him too

QUOTE (TheBigHurt @ Aug 6, 2009 -> 01:09 AM) Why does someone always have to try and jinx it? career 2-2, 5.12 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, in 7 career regular season games, 6 career regular season starts. He also faced them in the postseason once. Paul Konerko helped end his night rather quickly.

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Aug 5, 2009 -> 11:41 PM) Silly weather. Not even rain can stop the mighty David Holmberg. In fact, I bet Holmberg is still at the ballpark, on the mound, scoffing at the audacity of the weather. Regardless, of what happens today it is clear that the rain clouds have made an enemy for life. Jesus is every prospect in the White Sox minor league system a Chuck Norris clone?

The Angels have scored 16 fewer runs in the first two games of this series as opposed to their last series against Minnesota.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Aug 5, 2009 -> 03:56 AM) Seattle's new GM is actually incredibly focused on increasing Seattle's defensive efficiency. Apparently they are attempting to go to school on what the Rays did in 08'. I would say that Jack Wilson and Jason Bartlett are pretty similar players, and Bartlett is one of the most underrated players around the league. I don't expect a .330 average from him, but a .725 OPS and great defense at SS go a long ways towards building a good franchise.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 4, 2009 -> 08:24 PM) That Jack Wilson trade? I haven't seen metrics for Wilson, but a good defensive SS can do wonders for a pitching staff, and Wilson has made quite a few highlight reel plays that have shown incredible range.

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Aug 4, 2009 -> 10:16 PM) So, you're saying Young should start doing the same steroids Cameron did? has Cameron ever been accused of doing steroids? I know he was suspended for amphetamines, but I don't remember anything other than that.

Yes. Better yet, did you see him save the kitten from the tree during the middle of the game?

QUOTE (Princess Dye @ Aug 4, 2009 -> 09:47 PM) We'll see if the K-rate and SLG we get out of the cleanup spot is enough for this year. Would love to be proven wrong. Thome has been a member of the Sox for 3 and a half seasons. In those years, the Sox have won 90, 72, and 89 games. I believe you have already been proven wrong.

See the Angels aren't that tough.

QUOTE (Princess Dye @ Aug 4, 2009 -> 09:26 PM) I definitely tripped over myself on that line. My point should have been the following, said more simply: I dont want my cleanup hitter's best attribute to be drawing walks. SLG is on the decline as well, each year he's been here, again with the biggest drop off being post 07. Jim Thome's greatest attribute is the fact that he's a power hitting left handed bat hitting cleanup in the middle of several right handers that forces the other managers hand late in games and keeps the offensive versatility throughout the beginning and middle of a game. QUOTE (SockMe @ Aug 4, 2009 -> 09:28 PM) whenever Jim comes to bat I expect a HR or Strike out or a walk, or extra base hit in general, or ground ball to the right side, but I actually do generally agree that Thome is a pretty predictable hitter. That's perfectly fine by me when he puts up the numbers he does.

I'm counting on Target Field's grass to be cut like it is at Wimbledon.

whats up Rosey Palmer

QUOTE (knightni @ Aug 3, 2009 -> 08:37 PM) Foulke wasn't a power closer like Hernandez or Jenks though. Neither was Trevor Hoffman, who Foulke had always compared very favorably to until injuries ended his career. QUOTE (Lemon_44 @ Aug 4, 2009 -> 03:38 AM) after Garko flames out in SF this year, work a trade with the Giants for Konerko. Do a package revolving around Konerko for Brian Wilson,Jonathon Sanchez from SF. Yuck. A guy throws a no-hitter and suddenly he becomes a valued property. Atleast Buerhle has about a decade of experience under his belt. I want no part of Jonathan Sanchez and I think he's destined for a bullpen somewhere down the road.

I'll tell you what I can fit my shoe in

QUOTE (iamshack @ Aug 1, 2009 -> 04:16 AM) Ancient Astronaut Theory. There is actually some really scary s*** that we cannot explain. Puma Punku is freaking crazy. http://hubpages.com/hub/Ancient-Mysteries-...u-in-Tiahuanaco http://www.crystalinks.com/ancientastronauts.html I do not believe in many, but I do believe in Ancient Astronauts.

QUOTE (chisoxfan09 @ Aug 3, 2009 -> 10:31 PM) Aroldis Chapman sorry. because he is going to get a multi-million dollar major league deal, and the Sox aren't exactly struggling for starting pitchers right now.