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Guess the infield's really wet still, so DeAza might want to think twice about stealing...or at least get a good jump.

Surprised Viciedo didn't strike out there. How close was it to getting through?

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 09:52 PM) Best comment I saw on Twitter was that the US lost because we brought in Wondo and Belgium was able to bring in Lukaku. The US bust their ass, put up a valiant effort, but they just don't have the talent the top countries do at this point. They haven't reached 2002 success again, but back to back Round of 16s is no small feat. They keep improving IMO and there seems to be some young talent in the pipeline, especially with all the American kids playing in Germany. Plus, it's like the 5th most popular sport in the country and look how well we do. The future is looking up for US soccer. And you can make arguments for extreme sports, mixed martial arts, NASCAR, golf and tennis. Maybe in terms of overall participation, soccer is higher at the elementary and middle school level, over volleyball and softball, for example (girls).

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 09:58 PM) To me, it's becoming obvious the core going forward is: - Sale - Quintana - Danks - Petricka - Abreu - Eaton - Avi Garcia - Gillaspie Outside of those 8, there are a lot of roster spots to be filled or earned by the likes of Micah Johnson, Davidson, Semien Who would have picked Petricka over Webb coming into this season? He was kind of forgotten/overlooked since he became a reliever, like Saladino, as a former Top 10 prospect who had faded.

This inning's evaporating quickly. Well, now it's officially time to start looking forward to 2015. White Sox just got outplayed/outmanaged and the tail end of the rotation was outpitched, not surprisingly. Angels going for the SEASON sweep tomorrow. Or do they have another series with them? Hope not.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 09:50 PM) He needs to be a DH. It doesn't matter how well you throw if you can't catch or get into proper throwing position. The exasperating thing is he really did it well in 2012. I hope it's not the case where he loses focus/concentration (like Rios or DeAza) when the team's not in first place and kind of just coasting along and playing out the string.

Viciedo now gunshy about throwing the ball. That's where you absolutely gun the ball to 3B, trying to get Trout. He had a decent shot at him. Something's going on where Viciedo's making mistake after mistake in his decision-making process. Coaching failure...DJ, former outfielder, seems to believe he's just not clear about what he's doing out there this season, something's definitely awry/amiss.

Viciedo now gunshy about throwing the ball. That's where you absolutel gun the ball to 3B, trying to get Trout. He had a decent shot at him. Something's going on where Viciedo's making mistake after mistake in his decision-making process. Coaching failure...

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 07:42 PM) Uh, no, that's the oposite of the argument being made stating that of he has to move to the outfield, his value goes down considerably. His value is perfectly fine at 2B. I meant Nick Franklin's value at 2B, it wasn't very clear I realize reading it over again.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 09:40 PM) Just awful luck for the Sox that inning What happened?

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 09:28 PM) So why have the Sox been so awful at signing free agents off of other teams major league roster? Over the last two years, the Sox have gotten little to no production from: - Belisario - Downs - Boggs - Keppinger - Paulino Lindstrom has been the best FA signing (off of MLB roster) during Hahn's tenure. It possibly illustrates a major weakness in the scouting department. They've always been better with the Putnams, Guerras, Cletos, Humbers, Loaiza, DeAza, Matt Thornton, Santos, Jenks "under the radar" type of moves. Carlos Quentin, or Jose Quintana, for example. Belisario would arguably have been fine if he'd been left alone in the 7th/8th inning. With Boggs, the Cardinals wouldn't have given up on him if they thought he could be fixed...of course, their bullpen has 10X more depth and competition, so that was the second reason they felt comfortable moving on. If you add up all those salaries, it doesn't amount to Jake Peavy or Alex Rios.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 09:26 PM) Off day Thursday no excuse to see Noesi/Carroll back to back ever again. Carroll's done. Has to be.

How can you rule an error on the shortstop when he goes after it with his bare hand? Okay, Rosenberg changed it. Or he was going to be Heisenberg'ed.

Grilli warming up for the Angels. I think this might be his first appearance since the Frieri change-of-scenery trade.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 09:21 PM) And what happens if Beckham pops up again?? Baseball is all about probability. Beckham still has a higher chance of coming through there than Leury Garcia. If you actually think Leury's more likely to come through, then we're not going to get ANYTHING in trade return for Gordon Beckham from opposing GM's.

Nice response, offense. Ventura/Viciedo/Petricka....thanks a lot. That extra run just took the entire life out of the comeback.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 09:17 PM) Time to give someone else a shot. At managing? Yay, we have to pick from Surkamp, Heath and Beck. Or Rienzo. Nightmare time.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 09:14 PM) And he will never have any experience if you pinch hit for him in the 6th inning for a guy hitting under .260 and well under that with RISP Except Leury Garcia's irrevelant to the 2015-16-17-18 White Sox. Beckham getting a hit there does more for his trade value...arguably, and we have already have Saladino/Semien, etc., that will take over Leury's role next season.

Can we start a 2015 DRAFT PICK thread now please? God, that was awful. Of course, Petricka will walk someone when the bases are loaded...well, because it's the White Sox 2014 bullpen.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 09:10 PM) I don't understand your point? Beckham gives a better chance but he still sucks with RISP Umm...Leury Garcia just doesn't have ANY experience in that situation. He has two RBI's all season.

WHY WAS THAT THROW NOT TO 2B? JESUS. Too many mental mistakes out there this season. Seems like last year all over again. "If there are mistakes like that which keep happening over and over again, you've got to send a message." DJ on Ventura This is the at-bat of the game, undoubtedly.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 09:06 PM) A righty was pitching? Morin is a righty.

These last two weeks suck. White Sox collapse. Montas and Tim Anderson injured now and will probably miss the remainder of the season. Ventura managerial decision. World Cup team out when they had a great chance in the 92nd minute at point blank range.

Jackson and Farmer are really expressing doubts about why you would possibly leave Carroll in the game down by one when the bullpen and entire team will have an offday Thursday. Gordon Beckham has a huge disparity facing LH vs RH (665 vs 900+ against LHP) but Leury Garcia's down in the 400's. If you don't bat Gordon there in favor of Leury Garcia, I don't know exactly what to say.

Ventura. Leury Garcia has TWO RBI'S THE ENTIRE SEASON. YOU HAVE HIM HITTING 2ND and YOU JUST LEFT GORDON BECKHAM ON THE BENCH. Please explain your thinking.