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QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Mar 19, 2012 -> 05:43 PM) Sorry missed it, how did Dunn get on base? Ball 4, after starting the count 0-2.

QUOTE (flavum @ Mar 19, 2012 -> 05:37 PM) That was a while back. I haven't seen any recent quotes on that. I'm still holding out that they'll do the right thing in the end...which is to use Reed as a closer and Thornton and Crain as set up guys. It definitely won't be Crain. I think it's more about not throwing a rookie in to the fire and putting the pressure on him. I think Ventura knows it should be Crain-Thornton-Reed for the 7th-8th-9th, but I think he wants to see the veterans fail before he gives the rookie a shot. Not that I agree, but I think that's his thinking.

I can't tell if Reed is throwing really hard, or if Sale was more like low 90's today, but he is just blazing that fastball in there.

QUOTE (flavum @ Mar 19, 2012 -> 05:12 PM) Did Hawk put on 30 pounds this offseason? Jesus. Maybe he took Coop's portions.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Mar 19, 2012 -> 04:38 PM) I started one, only because I have little interest in the White Sox roster closely resembling the real one... I'm about two weeks in with a record of 13-9. The games are largely competitive and I love it. CF Alejandro De Aza 2B Gordon Beckham RF Justin Upton - walk up to "Justify My Thug" works well lol 1B Paul Konerko DH Adam Dunn - hitting .240 and 2nd in AL in bombs, that works 3B Brett Lawrie C AJ Pierzynski LF Dayan Viciedo SS Alexei Ramirez SP Stephen Strasburg (of course, probably the most fun guy to play with in this game) SP John Danks SP Jake Peavy SP Chris Sale SP Gavin Floyd I have Addison Reed as closer because it's fun, and added his cut fastball. It makes for some interesting 9th innings in that game. #noonecares How did you land Upton, Lawrie, and Strasburg? Personally, I like to wait until Operation Sports has their FULL MINORS roster out, because I love prospects. Mainly it will be for Nestor Molina, and if I can steal away Trevor Bauer.

QUOTE (Cali @ Mar 19, 2012 -> 05:05 PM) "Chris Sales" He also said "Snails" at least once as well.

I wish we knew how fast Sale was throwing right now, because he looks damn good.

Chris Sale seems like the only person in those promos who knows how to talk and move around. Thornton's was ok.

QUOTE (flavum @ Mar 19, 2012 -> 04:54 PM) Escobar isn't a lock. He may be more valuable playing everyday in AAA. My bet is still on Johnson. I would hope it's Escobar. He isn't a good enough prospect to have to worry about him getting full time in AAA, IMO. He is a slick defender, can lay down a bunt, has good speed.

Hahaha. Joey Votto turned his shoulder away in fear, and then Sale's slider snapped over the plate for a strike. That's pretty awesome when you can scare away one of the best hitters in baseball.

Why the hell couldn't they have given the players a ball, or a bat, or something to play w/ while they did those awful promos? Everyone looked so damn awkward and had no idea what to do w/ their hands. Ricky Bobby style.

QUOTE (Tannerfan @ Mar 19, 2012 -> 04:44 PM) My picture has a crazy studder to it. anyone else having this problem? Check ur intirnets bro.

I could be talking out of my ass, but Morel looks a lot more confident at the plate. Seems to drive through his swing more, less defensive.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Mar 19, 2012 -> 01:24 PM) Joe, it was the spelling of HoT FiRe that got me. That's just in my sig, I've never actually posted that in conversation.

Sale's change-up has been pretty dirty today. He should be able to get by with that 94-95 MPH fastball, sweeping slider, and the change-up he has been featuring today. 5 ks through 3 IP, and those include strikeouts of Votto, Phillips, and Rolen.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Mar 19, 2012 -> 04:09 PM) One complaint, did the Show not have enough time to face capture Robin Ventura? I mean, they could have at least tried to create a lookalike. The generic white guy with the zits looks weird in the dugout. Robin was/is not a part of the MLBPA yet. And until he does, they are not allowed to make a guy even resembles him. I haven't started my Franchise yet, so I am not even sure if his name is actually Robin Ventura or not. However, I THINK this might be something they can change w/ a roster update if Ventura joins the MLBPA.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Mar 19, 2012 -> 02:45 PM) I'm still trying to reason how Peyton could have possibly not wanted San Francisco. Clearly it's because Peyton likes horses.

Now Miggy has an eye to match his wife's.....

QUOTE (Brian @ Mar 19, 2012 -> 03:42 PM) Shameless I have been guessing it's either her, or Tony for some reason. Obviously it can't be a main character. I'm also guessing maybe Mandy's dad, if the word gets out.

Shameless was pretty heavy tonight. Not very funny, but a lot of drama.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Mar 19, 2012 -> 01:15 AM) The My Player mode is just fine, if a little unrealistic. I can live with it and NBA2K12 for $70. I mean, if you only have an Xbox, I guess you have to live with it. But if PS3 copies of that game are being sold, then people need to have their PS3's removed from them, because that's pure abuse.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Mar 18, 2012 -> 06:34 PM) So srs. The InsideEdge thing is nice....and.....umm.....cool....presentation I guess.

QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Mar 17, 2012 -> 06:18 PM) M-56 not an option? Hot Fire wins this in a landslide. One mustn't forget how hard he was selling it at first; that was the best. I was trying to avoid this thread to not give the OP the satisfaction, but I would like to point out that... defending =/= selling. I couldn't give 2 s***s if anyone here uses it. It's the constant childish ridiculing and inability to ignore it that is annoying and tiresome.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Mar 17, 2012 -> 06:22 PM) Blasphemy. I stopped after one year of 2K. That game just doesn't feel like actual baseball. I download the demo every year, just to see how awful it still is.

QUOTE (Papa Tru @ Mar 17, 2012 -> 10:16 AM) Yes, I did trade in The Show for MLB2K12.. The Show was terrible and I cant believe I got suckered into buying it by FoP.. Plus, MLB came with NBA2K12 as well and im loving that game so far.. I dont get how you guys can like PS3 so much.. its so inferior to XBOX its not even funny.. You have to wait for long loads whenever you put a game in the PS3 (Yawn) the dashboard is clunky and poor to navigate.. the controller is too damn small.. You cant talk to anyone when you are playing online.. The bluray is pretty damn nice though..