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Yeah, definitely the part in The Human Centipede when f***ed up scene.....

QUOTE (Bruce_Blixton @ Aug 13, 2010 -> 03:59 PM) Thanks for the replies, I agree that his bat is nowhere near being Major League ready but from all reports his glove certainly is. I just thought it might inspire/drive him if he saw the amount of preparation that guys like Vizquel put into the game and hopefully have some of that rub off on him. It's amazing to see what Vizquel has done with Alexei over this season. I guess I'm higher on Escobar than most, but a 21 year old switch hitter that is holding his own in the Southern League is still pretty impressive. Yeah, but Vizquel has helped Alexei in his fielding, not his hitting. And if you can hit, you will always have a job in the majors, but not necessarily if you are just a good fielder (Brian Anderson).

QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 13, 2010 -> 03:30 PM) With all due respect, who cares? Next time Linebrink comes in against a Twin, order him to plunk somebody. His suspension won't matter. Oz will get suspended too and many will be happy about that. This is all on Linebrink. He has to be our designated fall guy for hitting people. Or Bobby so the Bobby haters will be happy to see him suspended as well. A starter CANNOT plunk a Twin on purpose or He Gawn from the game baby. Only if warnings are issued. And great, so let Linebrink or Bobby nail someone. My point is just that for the amount of times we get hit, we really don't retaliate for it. It seemed like Ozzie used to call for guys getting hit in the past, but no longer. Just an observation.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 13, 2010 -> 03:24 PM) Before we all get overly defensive about it, keep in mind that this Sox team has the two league leaders in that category, both of which have been that way during their careers. Not saying it's a conspiracy that we get hit, but I am saying it seems like we never retaliate against teams for hitting us.

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Aug 13, 2010 -> 03:22 PM) Is it just me, or does it seem like we have been hit at least 2-3 times MORE than we hit people? I swear, we got hit like 4 times in this series, and hit none of them. Then i noticed against the Cubs we got hit 5-6 times, and only hit like 1 of them. We have BEEN hit 55 times (2nd MOST in baseball) We have HIT someone 24 times (2nd LEAST in baseball)

QUOTE (Chet Kincaid @ Aug 13, 2010 -> 03:02 PM) But we shouldn't retaliate Is it just me, or does it seem like we have been hit at least 2-3 times MORE than we hit people? I swear, we got hit like 4 times in this series, and hit none of them. Then i noticed against the Cubs we got hit 5-6 times, and only hit like 1 of them.

God I hope Teahen does well tonight so he can starting taking ABs away from Kotsay.

Hey, get your own AAP!

QUOTE (Pumpkin Escobar @ Aug 13, 2010 -> 02:25 AM) I'm not so fast to agree with the Quentin one. He has immense talent and has proven more at the mlb level but realistically, removing 08' success, he isn't a bonafide lock, year in and year out to be a superstar. Even this year, he has been great of late but started horribly and it's almost as if we just wait for him to get hurt. Now sure I'd do the deal years ago, but had we waited a year where Carter developed more power and a better approach, I'm not so sure KW does the deal. CQ wouldve still been in the minors in Zona, maybe up, but how would he have done there? It's all catch 22. And the biggest problem with injury guys is even if things are going red hot, like for exmaple, a Josh Hamilton, you still are just waiting for it to collapse. If you aren't, and you know their history, well then you aren't preparing for your job the best way possible and covering your bets. Carter may not ever do what Quentin did in 08 but what'd that get us? The big thing is that having held out to carter, he would've been a chip to acquire someone perhaps more talented and less of a concern then CQ (IE a player like Haren for the dbacks). So I'm not so sure that is a lock that he won that trade. Need some full seasons of Quentin where he is the player he was in 08 to gaurentee that. So basically, he has to be a perenially MVP winner before you will believe Quentin is better than Chris Carter? As far as I know, Chris Carter has yet to record a hit in the major leagues. Carter had a great 2008, but so did Quentin. The difference is that Quentin did it in the majors, not A-ball. I realize that Carter is younger than Quentin, but Quentin has shown what he can be at the MLB level, and that's an MVP. Carter has shown he can be a minor league MVP, but has not done a damn thing yet for the A's. Until Carter does something good in the majors, this is a win for us.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 12, 2010 -> 09:19 PM) How did Sox give the Twins the run besides for Gavin's balk? Runner stole 2nd, AJ threw the ball over 2B, but Alexei didn't cover. The ball went into CF, the runner took 3B.

We have had like 7 at bats with the bases loaded, and have only produced 1 run off of it from a squibbed ball down the 3B line that rolled fair. LOL, WOW.

Damnit AJ, he should NEVER retreat back to the bag that quickly on a way off line throw to the plate. He should have just kept creeping a little down the line, because he should have scored once that ball got away. f***ING s***. SOO many blown chances this game.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 12, 2010 -> 08:03 PM) Not really They showed the replay 3 times, and it looked like a tie. I would have a hard time saying the ump "blew it".

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 12, 2010 -> 08:01 PM) Why do we take stupid pills every time we play the Twins? It also didn't help the ump blew the call at 1b. It was a bang-bang play.

Damn Viciedo, so close!

Also, here is a list of all the trade Kenny has made up until the 2009 season..... http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2008/09/kenny-williams.html

It seems like Kenny's small deals are always the best deals. Borchard for Thornton McCarthy for Danks Carter for Quentin

Someone posted this on Facebook yesterday. It was great. Pretty touching, especially when it was little kids.

QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Aug 12, 2010 -> 07:24 AM) It seems the draft picks thus far are performing real well (well, only basing off our first three picks: Sale, Reed and Petricka). Seems like a great top of the draft thus far and thats the most important group. Royse and Wilkins too. That's our #1, #2, #3, #4, and #6 picks. Our #5 pick (Grimes) hasn't signed.

QUOTE (Sonik22 @ Aug 11, 2010 -> 07:50 PM) Anyone else here excited for season 2 of 'The League'? That show is hilarious Yep. Season 1 was awesome. Did anyone watch the finale of Last Comic Standing? Felipe Esparza won. WHAT A JOKE! He should not have even made the top 10 cut, let alone win. I have no idea how he won. He is NOT funny. I feel bad for Tommy Johnigan because he was easily the best comedian on that show. Sad he lost.

QUOTE (Real @ Aug 12, 2010 -> 02:35 AM) There is zero chance of Minnesota claiming Manny Ok, but do you know the answer to my question?

Fun game to be at. Showed up for batting practice. Thome hit about 4-5 straight pitches for HR, it was great. Wayyy too many lefties from the Twins. I had bleacher seats, and didn't get ONE ball hit in my section. The sections to the left and to the right got at least 4-5 balls each. Left field got a ton because of Mauer, Thome, Kubel, ect.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Aug 11, 2010 -> 02:24 PM) Pierre LF Ramirez SS Rios CF Konerko 1B Quentin DH Pierzynski C Viciedo 3B Jones RF Beckham 2B Danks Hell yes, this is my ideal lineup, and I get to see them in person!

QUOTE (dielac @ Aug 11, 2010 -> 01:28 PM) Thinking about buying tickets for tonight. Only thing is I ride my motorcycle there. You guys think it will rain? Bring a tarp and a bungie, or a cover.