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QUOTE (Hawkfan @ Apr 6, 2014 -> 07:08 AM) Shields is old! he should of been out of the game years ago, but he can't stay home becuae he hates his wife. I must be old too then, since distorying him in high school was my past time.

I just threw up some arbitrary dates since polls are limited to 10 choices. My money is on June 1st. He'll be controllable until 2020 if they wait until June 1st.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Apr 4, 2014 -> 08:47 PM) I wonder if Garcia will improve as a defender. He appears to have no instincts as far as chasing the ball. I'm not giving up on him by any means, but he looks uncomfortable in the outfield. If he catches that little looper in right field then three runs don't score. I'm shocked the Royals were playing so shallow on that catch by Cain that ended that one inning. With Abreu's power you'd think the outfield would have been deeper. Had that little pop to center fallen the game might have been more interesting. The advanced defensive metrics saw this coming... Personally thou, there's not a single game that sticks out in my mind last year where his play in the field was this poor. Going strictly on "an eye test" - he's gotta get better. Edit: Metrically speaking, he's f***ed.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Apr 4, 2014 -> 11:12 PM) Then sick back dude. Lots of today's coming at you. Personally I think we gel and take a step towards 90. I like the energy. Pretty optimistic - but it's possible. I do believe a vast majority of the weakness we've seen in this team will be naturally addressed in a short time. IE: Starting pitching tightening it up, defense coming together, bullpen control coming around. There's lots of room for growth. 90 wins this year or not, the step is the important part of your statement. Unequivocally we'll do that. My crystal ball already showed me.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Apr 3, 2014 -> 07:42 PM) I know it's early, but ON PAPER this bullpen has to be one of the worst in baseball. We did beat a horrendous Minnie team 2 of 3 in our own ballpark which is good, but I can't imagine winning more games than last year with this bullpen. Good teams are going to feast on this pen I would think. I realize it was cold out and probably hard to throw strikes, but we don't have squat in the bullpen this year. On a glass half full side of things re. the bullpen, I guess Nate could get it together and be one good piece of the pen. Control has been the main issue. They'll shape up soon.

It can only get better. We've only seen three games fellas.

QUOTE (Capn12 @ Apr 3, 2014 -> 11:53 AM) Grinder-Esque He was damned close to being safe too - if he wasn't actually safe as it may have been. Super close play

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 3, 2014 -> 10:25 AM) cott Merkin ‏@scottmerkin 41m Webb is unavailable today. Told me yesterday he's ready for extended relief work if that's what's asked of him. WTF. Talk about a conflicting statement. That's like saying... I said I don't like bananas today. I said to the ice cream man, give me a banana split if you've got bananas please.

Thank god it's no longer April 1st. I don't have to ignore thread titles like "Avisal Garcia 's dog bites sluggers penis. Threatens a young career - retirement possible" GO SOX!

I was surprised that Ventura didn't pinch hit in the bottom of the 8th when the Twins brought in the LHP. Figured it woulda been a perfect time to get Paulie out there for opening day.

QUOTE (Bigsoxhurt35 @ Apr 1, 2014 -> 03:53 PM) Angels pitching coach broke his leg on the ceremonial first pitch. http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/story/_...ial-first-pitch I saw that last night. Pretty freaky.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Mar 28, 2014 -> 03:05 PM) That would be horrible for his development. I'm already worried for Semien, as Merkin wrote in an article the other day that Marcus will likely be the reserve infielder when Beckham comes back. Both Micah & Marcus need regular at-bats, and quite frankly Johnson shouldn't be getting those above AA. And I say that as a huge Micah Johnson fan. Hence the reason I said: "Probably not the best idea for his development but hey, I'm a greedy speed prospect whore like that."

QUOTE (flavum @ Mar 28, 2014 -> 01:55 PM) Final roster moves after the game. Dig. Hoping for Johnson over Garcia. Probably not the best idea for his development but hey, I'm a greedy speed prospect whore like that.

QUOTE (Grindersrule @ Mar 25, 2014 -> 02:30 PM) Flying in from Hawaii for first couple of games. Looking forward to a fun season. Go SOX! What island? I'd been living on Kauai and Oahu for the past year before having a baby... That brought about a move back near family.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Mar 19, 2014 -> 08:30 PM) They shouldn't send him down. Why do the Sox owe Gillaspie anything? Like the poster above stated, it's all about service time. Plus, Gillaspie didn't really have all that bad of a rookie year... Did he?

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Mar 4, 2014 -> 08:00 PM) I guess you have to pitch someone. Oouuuhhh oouuhhh! Pick me!!! Pick me!!!!

His numbers look good. Why would the Reds want to trade him? If we did pick him up - wouldn't that mean one more of our SP's is on the move?? Things ta make ya go hummmm.....

Thank Jesus. Less than 7 whole days until White Sox BASEBALL! That sound so juicy. My Son's due date is in 8. Whoa.

QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Feb 20, 2014 -> 08:42 AM) It's already working. Have a year Tank.

QUOTE (flavum @ Feb 18, 2014 -> 01:32 PM) MLB Network will show a bunch of Sox games for the out of towners: 2-28 4pm at Dodgers 3-10 3pm at Brewers 3-14 11pm vs Indians 3-15 9pm vs Dodgers 3-16 7pm at Rangers 3-18 6am at Brewers 3-18 3pm vs A's 3-19 3pm vs Angels 3-21 3pm vs Cubs 3-23 3am vs Giants 3-25 6am at Mariners 3-26 3pm vs Reds 3-28 6am at Cubs bee's f***ing knees!

Just one more Adam Eaton Day!!!!

QUOTE (The Ultimate Champion @ Feb 13, 2014 -> 01:01 PM) Ah, it's the common Beer Snob, Homo Confusialis. I could s*** in a bucket and hit it with a blender, throw some hops in that, and as long as I charge $4 a bottle and put a label on it to make you feel nice and German you'd sip it with your pinky finger up and mutter at all satisfactorily at your s***ty little sweater-wearing poodle "Ahhh good show old chap" etc. etc. etc. High Life & High Life Light, Miller Lite too, are all good, honest beers at tasty prices. Go drink your s***ty turd beer & me a& wite will be outside in the bushes at 3 in the morning pelting your house with eggs & s***-filled paper bags. Good honest behavior at a tasty price. Seriously? Miller, Budweiser, Busch, pretty much all common American lagers are piss water. If you want to get drunk at a low cost with no real care for taste... Steel Reserve. Signed, A retired hall of fame alcoholic

I had no idea Jacob May was related to Carlos Lee. Interesting.

Yawn. Is it Saturday yet?