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QUOTE (flavum @ Jun 5, 2016 -> 01:04 PM) Coats is a good reminder to take AAA stats in perspective. Dude has what - 5 at bats?

Jamies SHIEEEELDS

I'll email Brooks and let him know I'm available to replace Robin for you all.

As Upton is tracking the ball and getting under it, "stay in the air! Stay in the air!" Urg.

QUOTE (soxfan49 @ Jun 5, 2016 -> 12:33 PM) And we're just 3 new players and a real hitting coach away from being able to generate a bases loaded situation You know the real reason is that Austin Jackson is not in the lineup. Duh.

A 4 run deficit seems like a 100 run deficit nowadays. /vomit

Poop

Long term - I get it. If Latos was immediately sent to the pen, I could see him becoming a real asshole about it. Hopefully this lights a fire under his ass or allows him to accept a demotion to the pen should he fail.

QUOTE (ptatc @ Jun 4, 2016 -> 09:28 PM) Yes, this is the problem. Not the fact that Abreu is not hitting the baseball very well. Logic. Ptth.

From a SI article:

QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Jun 4, 2016 -> 09:59 PM) It only had 7 views so I was just assuming you didn't come across it that quickly. The author posted it to his Twitter about 20 minutes ago. Lol.

QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Jun 4, 2016 -> 09:37 PM) I assume this is you, Hi8is? Uh no. "... Tatis Jr. - I don't know who the f*** that is, someone in triple A... And if I've never heard of them, then, ya. But JAMES SHIEEELDS!!" Priceless.

I know most of my posts are just full of s***... But seriously, watch this video about the trade. You'll thank me later - and no, it's not Rick rolling - it's an actual review of the trade.

QUOTE (Rooftop Shots @ Jun 4, 2016 -> 08:52 PM) daddy?? huh?? did i miss something? Hey man, don't ruin the family reunion. I've been an orphaned boy looking for his parents for too long - and for you to inexplicibly destroy such a happening - well... Man, that really sucks dude. So much for sensitivity and understanding. Jeez.

QUOTE (captain54 @ Jun 4, 2016 -> 08:23 PM) Sarah Palin is on the Soxtalk.com board. Wow. Cool You saw that 2007 interview of her talking rainbow sparkle glitter sunshine popsicles too, huh? Wow, surprised someone got the reference, thought it would be to obscure.

QUOTE (Rooftop Shots @ Jun 4, 2016 -> 08:30 PM) Just wanted to say Thanks. I don't post often but amidst all of the gloom and doom thats written on the board, you seem to find ways to put some HOPEFUL and positive spins on things at times. Granted i am just as frustrated with everything as everyone else is, but this is baseball. I love the sport. I hate when winter comes and we have to wait soooo long for the season to start. I am TRYING to have some hope in this team, but man some of the negativity really gets depressing at times. Is everyone frustrated? Absolutely and SHOULD be. But overall I still believe we have a good team. I know its a long shot, but if Abreu ever gets his head out of his rear end, we have a lineup of one through 7 that's really not all that bad. He has hurt us a lot of games this year in real possible turning points in games. I remember a while back he Paulie went in a half year slump. He made NO excuses. He knew how he hurt the team, And fans were calling for his head. Just worked hard at getting out of it...and becamse a start and a hero again.. Can only hope the same for Abreu. I'd rather have the team go through this now and get all this $h&^&&t out of the way now than have it come in September. On the other side.......we have a REAL good defensive club as well. hopefully Rodon will get where he is supposed to be as well. A lot of IF's and Hopes? Sure. But if the 83 Sox can start off as horrible as they did and not lose a series the entire second half, then why couldn;t this team if everyone just does what they are supposed to do? Any, enough said. Just wanted to say thanks for some of your positives posts that you put out now and then. There is still a LOT of baseball yet. and if Frazier hasn't done what he did in many key situations,... we might be where Minny is at. But we are not. And also.....the front office (agree or disagree with any future moves) is at least TRYING to to something by TRYING to get a guy that eats innings to salvage a bullpen so its not totally trashed by August, along with still having money for more additions. Granted. its all long shots. But we still do have a VERY Good chance with some REAL hope with the pieces that we have. Tom Daddy..... Is that you?

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 4, 2016 -> 08:16 PM) True enough, but you always have to think in terms of probability or likelihood. We could get Jared Mitchell or Mike Trout with that draft pick...but more than likely that player contributes 3 war or less during a potential MLB career. As far as Bruce hitting 45 homers, it would be nice to see...since they're almost now forced to double-down (once again) and at that bat because what's the point in adding Shields if it's just for a single run in 2017? The problem is they're whittling the farm system down to merely kindling, but Hahn's pretty much putting his job on the line now. 2015, he could survive that miscalculation, but more missteps and, since they continue to back Ventura, who do you think's going to take the blame next? Self-preservation says Hahn/KW will have to fire Ventura and try that FIRST before the pitchforks and torches get too exuberant for blood higher up in the hierarchy. I want my mommie.

QUOTE (captain54 @ Jun 4, 2016 -> 07:51 PM) I get that the whining and gloom and doom gets old, but at some point the whining about the whining isn't any better My preference is to be a scarcastic witty ass and say stupid meaningless s*** like, poop. However, that innocent token towards freedom of speech hath been revoked. Rain on my f***ing parade. Rain. Rainbow colored glitter filled rain. With unicorns. Dancing unicorns. Sparkly dancing unicorns.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 4, 2016 -> 04:27 PM) At which point Bruce will devolve into the player we've seen the last 2-3 seasons in CINCY but the White Sox will be short Spencer Adams. But that's great because we have a stupid compensation pick instead of Desmond or Fowler. That's really helpful about right now, as we're going to have to give up more than the equivalent of that pick just to get rid of all those AB's for Garcia, Sands, Shuck and Rollins. I was one of the biggest advocates here for getting Fowler or Desmond in addition to Jackson when Cespedes fell through. I know you're pissed off right now but you really have no facts to back up your speculations. Bruce could mash his way to 45 HR here. That comp pick could turn out to be an all star in 2019. I'm not happy about the team right now too but I see no use in getting ruffled panties. On a good note, I did brush my teeth this morning. Yay, me.

Realisticlly - there's no way to like this trade for this year unless we also complete more trades. There is also little evidence to support the idea that we are not making more trades. By the end of July, or sooner - I fully expect this lineup or similar: Eaton Cabrera Abreu Frazier Bruce Lawrie Jackson Anderson Navarro / Avila

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Jun 4, 2016 -> 03:50 PM) assume that Shields will make his debut Tuesday against the Nat's? Sale today, Q Sunday, day off Monday and Shields on Tuesday makes sense. Si

I bet soon we see Anderson up, a trade for Bruce, and another bullpen arm come in.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 4, 2016 -> 03:33 PM) And this is one of the two reasons I haven't been posting. Because if you're not a fan of this team, its now personal for too many people. I would just say, "poop"... But since a single post with that single word is banished forever... I've as such expounded with futile reason and as such, justify saying... Poop.

Bet your ass this is just the beginning. We're bringing in a lot more.

Why is this pinned?