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QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Jun 25, 2012 -> 09:23 AM) Sale Starts 14-4 Peavy Starts 14-4 Quintana Starts 14-4 Floyd Starts 6-12 Axelrod/Danks/Humber Starts 2-16 It won't be quite that skewed between our good and our not-so-good pitchers. The game is more "random", which is why pro gamblers usually stay away.

The Mighty Quin will have his biggest test on Friday in the Bronx, and I think it's on MLBN for us out-of-towners. Cautiously optimistic.

Three pitching mismatches in this series, IMO. 2 of 3 at a minimum, sweep would be nice.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jun 25, 2012 -> 11:27 AM) He's played mostly 1b. I'm not saying that's the entire reason by any means, just a general observation.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jun 25, 2012 -> 10:40 AM) A-Gon's been awful this year, what happened to him? Position changes (sometimes) mess with players' confidence and/or stunt their development. KW, Adam Dunn, maybe Gordo to name a few.

QUOTE (whtsoxfan @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 11:34 PM) White Sox fan boy reaction to Brent Lillibridge being traded to the Red Sox Good to know what sunofgold looks like, cute kid.

QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 07:23 PM) What happened to everyone's assumptions about Rios' attitude and lack of passion affecting his game? Is it possible he just has some years where his bat is a noodle and some years where it's perfectly fine? Like many players. Well, yeah, maybe. In the on deck circle this year, he looks like he's just itchin' to get to the dish, instead of looking like he's bummed about missing his favorite rerun of Glee. Maybe no difference, but it seems like he cares more.

Glad MB pitched well and got a win today. Now go lose the next ten, fishies.

QUOTE (ROC Sox Fan @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 05:42 PM) Knew something was up when I got to the game and Stewart was not on the mound. I don't mind! Heath did good, had no idea who he was. Bullpen kept the Red Twins scoreless through 8, had to duck out early. Dan Johnson hit a BOMB. I could see DJohnson being the 25th man on a playoff roster for his LH power only, but with the Phillies semi-tanking, here's a prediction that we reacquire Thome in September for one last shot at a ring.

QUOTE (Jake @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 05:11 PM) Apparently KW was still pimping him on the radio earlier today, saying he has the highest upside in the system. Must be the next trade chip.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 04:54 PM) Just to point out...if they did that already, we wouldn't know it unless the kid said yes. Well, sure. What's the signing deadline, anyway?

QUOTE (Baron @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 04:47 PM) 7 hits and 2 runs through 4 for Molina... More of the same, unfortunately. Lots of guys are going to move ahead of him, if there's no turnaround soon.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 12:06 PM) Given how many picks this team has already signed, I'd love to see the Sox just throw $550k at Ayala and say "this is everything we have", and see if he bites. Agreed. Worth a shot, right?

QUOTE (JPN366 @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 03:23 PM) Well, Charlotte needs another starting pitcher now that Zach Stewart is gone. I, for one, would like to see them stretch out Hector ASAP. Whether we acquire another arm or not.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 03:39 PM) You could if you're Javy Vazquez. Noone bunches hits like Big Game Javy.

QUOTE (Knackattack @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 04:17 PM) He had 4rbi yesterday which brings him to a grand total of 6 this month. Dude isn't doing well and I trust the guy who takes walks to snap out of it first. He's missed MANY games this month due to interleague, or has only been a PH.

QUOTE (Knackattack @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 04:11 PM) I think your should hit in front of him tbh. We all know his .obp is going to be higher and viciedo isn't exactly setting the world on fire either He's doing just fine, and now that interleague is over, he can find a rhythm again. Patience, please.

QUOTE (oldsox @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 03:58 PM) Trade clears yet another space on the 40 man roster. We now have bench guys in Escobar and JorDanks that can each play 3 positions (and I wouldn't mind Danks reprising Elf's role as occasional/post pinch-running for Paulie 1b), and if we've learned anything about RV, he likes to go with his horses and over-manage the pen. Do we possibly add another bullpen arm instead of going the more traditional route? Septimo, Leal, SRodriguez, Omogrosso, Remenowsky, or another? Could be interesting. Also, Hector has pitched very little lately. Would now be a good time to get him stretched out as another starter in AAA? I think he has the ability, and his current role seems rather vague.

QUOTE (flavum @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 03:57 PM) Just heard Ventura say Lillibridge has never been traded before...um third time, Robin. Our return from the Javy trade just went up.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 03:49 PM) They are paying us all but $2 million of his salary. And this makes it worth the Elf inclusion, IMO. Now go get one more arm, Kenneth. Sucks that both Q and Sale will have workload limits, otherwise I wouldn't feel this is so necessary.

QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 03:45 PM) Rogers; Ken Williams on trading for Kevin Youkilis: "We just felt at this time it was necessary, necessary to do it at this point, sooner rather than later.'' Williams says Youkilis was excited about the trade when he spoke to him. Said Williams: "I can't say exactly what he said. He wants to prove some people wrong ... He said he hasn't felt this good in a long time ... He has a little edge to him. I'm excited to have him on our ballclub.'' The Red Sox agreed to pay most of Youkilis' remaining salary in exchange for Zach Stewart and Brent Lillibridge, who they hope can contribute to their push to get to the playoffs. Expletive laced? Love it that he's coming here with chip firmly planted on shoulder.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 03:43 PM) Also not great to put him in the 9th spot because then he slows down De Aza's speed game any time he's on base. 8th is a good place to start, and if he suddenly starts hitting like 2 years ago, then move him on up. Totally agree. I don't want DV bumped downward. He needs the AB's, and not batting until the 3rd inning (sometimes) is no way to get into a rhythm.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 03:35 PM) Um...technically you will see him in a Sox uniform the next time he's in the big leagues. A day that may never come.

QUOTE (Noonskadoodle @ Jun 24, 2012 -> 02:40 PM) Tribe give up a homer & trail 5-1 bot 8th 1 stinking run from 1st place - let's do this!!!

If we were winning just half of these types of games, we'd be running away with it.