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QUOTE (flavum @ Apr 2, 2012 -> 12:05 PM) Reds are working on locking up Votto long term. Guess he won't be the Cubs first big fish under Theo. Rogers just tweeted that BlueJays have been saving money for Votto, and this extension means they will go all out looking for someone.

From all I've been reading Jimenez seems like a scumbag.

I'll take him as possible insurance to a gentleman (or not so much) named Alex Rios.

Hector Felipe Santiago Position: LHP BORN: December 16, 1987 in Newark, New Jersey BATS: Right THROWS: Left ACQUIRED: 2006 30th round – Florida community college EXPERIENCE: 5 seasons 2011: Santiago, who split time with the Winston-Salem Dash and Birmingham Barons in the first half of 2011, was called up to the Majors for the first time on June 26, 2011. He made his MLB debut on July 6, pitching a perfect ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals. SCOUTING REPORT: It’s amazing the difference a pitch can make. Santiago added a rarely used screwball to his arsenal for the 2011 season and it gave him a much-needed, reliable off-speed pitch. He moved into the starting rotation for the first time in his career and flourished. His fastball sits in the low-to-mid 90s and he also features an occasional slider. 2012 Hector has made the 25-men Chicago White Sox roster, out of Spring Training, for the 2012 season and is rumored to be a candidate for the team's vacant closer position. References: Fangraphs. The Baseball Cube. Baseball-Reference.

I'll bite. Where would he play?

Can someone point me out to a rundown on how that works?

I saw 21 Jump Street, it was funny but def overrated .

Lulz. It was a damn good post?

Was Peavy throwing all fastballs again ?

Stewart sucks. Can't find the reason to like the guy.

http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=84906 Did you even look?

De Aza CF, Morel 3B, Dunn DH, Konerko 1B, Ramirez SS, Pierzynski C, Viciedo LF, Fukudome RF, Beckham 2B. Peavy P

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 1, 2012 -> 01:19 AM) Rios has been a carbon copy duplicate of his 2009 version (after we acquired him), post ASB 2010 version and 2011 all over again this spring. Yikes! If Dunn really plays well this year, 90% of the heat from fans is going to be focused squarely on him. Fukudome says konnichiha.

Hopefully they can pick up some wins the next few days and carry the momentum to Opening Day.

Paulie triples, yup is that kind of game.

I thought I read Livan is signed straight for the long relief bullpen option.

Morel left the game early with tight back. He keeps on having these back issues..

Paul Konerko - WS MVP

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Mar 30, 2012 -> 08:24 AM) I wasn't really talking about what you think their record will be. There's a thread for that. I asked how do you feel. No thinking required . It'll be fun watching Viciedo, Sale, Morel, Beckham, Santiago, Reed, Stewart, Molina, De Aza even the slightly older Lillibridge play. I like the vibe I'm getting about this team. I feel the same way, might change my mind if they start getting blown out series at a time.. but yes, definitely excited for this team.

Merkin already saying Sale has the ACE potential while Danks will be the new Buehrle for 1-2 puch.. Is Sale the real deal?

OVER. A week from tomorrow gentlemen, a week from tomorrow...

Wow this Kemp guy sucks, 0-4, 4Ks.

So it looks like the Thornton will be closing to start the season.. MEH.

QUOTE (sunofgold @ Mar 29, 2012 -> 05:19 PM) Santiago just threw one pitch. I am following the box score. Was that where our error occurred? Yes sir, routine grounder botched by the guy playing 2B.

Turned in on just for Trayce Thompson HR!