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This is potentially a frustrating loss for the Tigers, which is cool.

QUOTE (Scoots @ Aug 29, 2016 -> 01:31 PM) http://www.csnchicago.com/video/morneau-we...pable-going-run This is an interview with Morneau and Saladino. Something Morneau said that caught my attention: " I've been on a team where we were 8 games back and made the playoffs, Shields said he was on a team where they were 10 games back on September 1st and they still made it." If the Sox continue to play like they have been against their division in September, and the right teams lose games, then it is possible, but it's a long shot. Sustained success has not exactly been the Sox' forte. I will say this, if they complete an extremely unlikely sweep of Detroit this week (which means they will need a lot of offense with Shields and Raunado pitching), I would seriously consider them a candidate for the 2nd wildcard spot. As I pointed out in the 2nd Wildcard thread, every team in baseball is playing 8 of the last 10 series inside the division. So when the Indians are losing, that means the Tigers and Royals are winning. If it were only the Indians in front of the Sox, crazy stuff could happen...but that won't be happening. It would take the Sox going 23-10 (again) starting tonight to finish 86-76, and also need help for a tie. Less than 1% shot. (save the dumb and dumber line).

QUOTE (oldsox @ Aug 29, 2016 -> 12:30 PM) The Union will not agree with you. I didn't say it has to be a stringent 25 man roster at all times. There are creative things they can do throughout the season that gives more opportunities for young players. I'm just saying it should be consistent the entire season. There are too many important games the last month to have 11-man bullpens, and 6- and 7-man rotations. They need to play the season out to the very end.

Every team in baseball now plays 8 of their final 10 series in the division. Remaining records to end up at 86-76: Bal 15-17 Det 17-15 Hou 18-14 Sea 18-14 KC 18-14 NY 19-14 Sox 23-10 23-10. Looks familiar. Won't happen, but the 2nd wildcard should be interesting. It really is a race to 88 wins, and I wouldn't be surprised at all if the Royals win it. They are 34-17 in the division, and play a ton at home...a great combination for them.

Dream On was awesome. Who could forget Bagel Girl? But yes, Sopranos.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 28, 2016 -> 07:37 PM) So really, Fulmer probably does need to be here. Hopefully he gets some starts in September. If they want to shut down Shields, I guess that's fine. But on a separate topic, I hope the next CBA addresses how rosters are used throughout the season, and the term "September Call Up" ceases to exist. There are 18 teams alive with 5 weeks left, and it's an absolute joke that rosters expand the final 32 days this year. The season needs to be the season from Day 1 to Day 183.

Good day for the Orioles, that's for sure.

Good for Q. Bad for Ms.

This isn't 2007-bad, but this pen is something.

Remember that game in KC?...says everyone at the game.

Neither one will win it probably, but as of now, putting Sale higher on the ballot than Quintana is a mistake. Pretty sad they have two pitchers of this quality, and they're a bottom 5 team in the AL.

120 pitches obviously isn't something they're going to allow him to do every time. But every once in a while when the stress innings are low, it shouldn't be a big deal.

The Sox were ahead of the Royals 13 days ago. Royals 16-3 the last 19. Best record in the AL against teams in their own division, and every team plays 8 of the last 10 series in the division. http://www.espn.com/mlb/standings/_/view/w...rd/group/league A six-way tie for the second wildcard would be cool.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Aug 26, 2016 -> 09:40 PM) ONly 120 pitches for Sale in this critical August series. Is anyone in the dugout or front office on planet earth? 120 pitches is what good starting pitchers should be able to do every 5th or 6th day.

Brian Anderson hit two off Felix 11 years ago tonight. Ah, the good ole days.

The interleague Monday-Thursday (2 home/2 away) vs "rival" results from this season. 41-19 in favor of the AL teams. 4-0 Indians (Reds) 3-1 Orioles (Nationals) 3-1 Red Sox (Braves) 3-1 Blue Jays (Phillies) 3-1 Tigers (Pirates) 3-1 Royals (Cardinals) 3-1 Astros (D-backs) 3-1 Angels (Dodgers 3-1 A's (Giants) 3-1 Mariners (Padres) 3-1 Rangers (Rockies) 2-2 Yankees (Mets) 2-2 White Sox (Cubs) 2-2 Twins (Brewers) 1-3 Rays (Marlins) Congratulations to the Marlins for being the only NL team to win 3 out of 4. The Rays were the only AL team not win a home game; the White Sox were the only AL team not to win a road game. Every other interleague 2- or 3-game series is 106-102, in favor of the AL. 147-121 total, with 32 left.

Ligue Park at Cominsky Field by da Jewels

I'll just be referring to it as "at home" or "the park". It's a terrible name with no easy nickname. Take the money, and let that be the end of it.

Hansen was once thought of as a 1-1 guy. He's succeeding at a level that he's too good for, but he is succeeding, so no reason not to be optimistic. The easy thing to do with every prospect is wait until they're dominating at AA, but that's no fun.

Mariners blowing a late lead. One game back in the 2nd wc. Crusher if they don't come back. Give up 4 in the 9th. Lose 7-6. Gut punch.

Wow, that's great. Hope this guy is for real and stays healthy. Could just fly through the system next year.

Aaron Sanchez sent down. It's time for baseball to get creative in regards to roster rules.

Nice play for Eaton

Shades of KC. Bullpen is trash.

The MLB schedule is now 75% complete. Playoffs right now: AL- Orioles at Red Sox, winner plays the Rangers Blue Jays at Indians NL- Cardinals at Dodgers, winner plays the Cubs Giants at Nationals AL Second Wildcard--remaining records for a 6-way tie at 86-76: Bal 19-22 Sea 21-20 Det 22-18 NY 24-17 KC 24-16 Hou 24-16