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QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 28, 2012 -> 04:01 PM) LinkWhat do they bat on a 2-0, 2-1, 3-0, or 3-1 count? I get that they don't want to take away the aggressiveness from a hitter, but you don't take pitches and get into bad counts all the time, or even most of the time I'd bet.

QUOTE (LVSoxFan @ Jan 25, 2012 -> 10:33 AM) Did anybody catch the Adam Dunn piece in the Sun-Times today? Now, I am the last person to ever defend... Adam Dunn... but he made some thinly-veiled references to Ozzie that were hardly complimentary. I'm glad this piece came out. I loved Ozzie too, for the reasons given in the article. But face it: for at least the past two years he's acted like a freakin idiot. Here's the article.

QUOTE (DirtySox @ Jan 6, 2012 -> 02:54 PM) brBoiler2013 Brad Rogers Gavin Floyd heading to the jays. #bluejays #whitesox #forrealthistime 42 seconds ago Favorite Retweet Reply eh? Even if he's right this time, this guy is still a douche and has absolutely no credibility. I'll believe it when a real source comes forward.

QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Jan 5, 2012 -> 03:37 PM) Stupid question...related to Doug Drabek?It's his son.

Bailey has been a lot better than Santos -- even last year, when Bailey's stats took a nosedive, he was better. Also the Red Sox got Sweeney, who could be a nice 4th outfielder for them. I think value-wise, this and the Santos trade are about even.

QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Dec 21, 2011 -> 11:14 AM) According to Spanish magazine Marca, there are rumors about a Boozer/Korver for Gasol trade...use google translation since the article is in Spanish.I doubt it happens but if it does, that would be enough to put us over Miami IMO. http://www.marca.com/2011/12/21/baloncesto...1324465328.html No idea why LA would do that, but yes please.

QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 8, 2011 -> 07:42 PM) Deal done, with Cubs also getting first round bust C. Weather and Rockies getting DJ LeMahieuGarbage for garbage. I don't know what the Cubs see in Stewart. He's been absolutely horrible. At least Colvin had one decent year.

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Oct 2, 2011 -> 02:36 AM) Can someone explain this Dave Martinez love to me please? Who is he? Why do so many people want him? I clicked a link from MLBTR, and it looks like he is a 31-year-old guy who couldn't cut it as a player. Did they link the wrong person? I'm drunk and confused.He played from 86-01. Played from 95-97 with the Sox, where he had the best years of his career. Excellent outfielder, hit for average, got on base a ton. Little power.

I like both the Brewers and Arizona, so either way that series goes is fine for me. In the AL, I'm rooting for the Rays.

Deus Ex: Human Revolution is awesome.

That ball was crushed. Maybe Rios should have caught it (I think it would have been a heck of a catch if he did), but Buerhle is getting hammered.

Beachy is pitching for Atlanta today on wgn.

I actually kind of like Flowers. That wasn't a great at-bat, but he's got some patience, can hit the ball hard to all fields, and looks alright behind the plate (good arm, needs some blocking work). He's a good bench catcher, and if he can ever cut down on the strikeouts a little bit, he has a chance to be a starter.

QUOTE (sin city sox fan @ Aug 7, 2011 -> 03:08 PM) If we don't make it by the end of the month, I think we'll overtake them during the Labor Day weekend series.I like your style.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 7, 2011 -> 02:07 PM) Probably because it's Duensing on the mound, so bunting off Perkins would be difficult.They're the same pitcher, basically, so I'm still sort of right. Also, it's the vicodin talking right now.

We are hammering Perkins this inning. Not sure why Lillibridge is squaring around. ...oh, that's why. Sigh.

I love bunting in the 3rd inning.

Boston is a good team. It's no surprise losing 2 of 3 to them.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 29, 2011 -> 01:51 PM) - Watch DVR'd season of "Tyler Perry's House of Payne" - Take out trash every Wednesday morning - Monday night visits to local Shoney's - Arrange closet by colors, from darkest to lightest, for all pants, short-sleeved & long-sleeved shirts - Attempt to set clock on microwave -Watch VHS recorded copies of "According to Jim", recite dialog from memory

QUOTE (JoshPR @ Jul 27, 2011 -> 03:56 PM) Why these one batter saves for Santos? Either you trust the vato or notEspecially since you know Leland is just going to pinch hit for the righty, negating that advantage. I don't think Guillen costs us as much as some people do (this team just can't hit AT ALL), but he's not a good manager.

I wonder if Guillen is surprised that the Tigers are walking Konerko after the sac bunt? I doubt anyone else is... Hopefully Dunn's getting back on track and he'll make them pay.

If the Cardinals want to sell low on Rasmus that's fine with me. Even his current mediocre season is better than what we're getting from 2/3rds of our outfield (yes I know Pierre is hitting but he still doesn't walk, hit for any power, or steal bases). I'm guessing if Rasmus goes, it might be to try to keep LaRussa.

For anyone complaining about the pitching, we've scored 1 run tonight, with like 3 hits, and 3 double plays. Pitching is not our problem.

It is so hot that the heat index is over 100 degrees. This is a very dangerous situation and many old people will die.

We have a shot at this division if we can score more than 2 or 3 runs a game. Even with offense down around the league, that's just not going to cut it.