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QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Aug 5, 2013 -> 06:36 PM) Any actual Bears fan doesn't need to go look at the listed "games played" to know whether Bennett's been anywhere close to reliable the past 4 seasons. He had been the Bears most reliable receiver before Marshall came to town. However, such a distinction is equal to being the White Sox best defensive player in 2013.

This is the most I have watched of a Sox game in a long time. I thought everyone said they were s***ty?

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 5, 2013 -> 07:54 PM) 8 hits in 1.1 innings. And five runs. They had done that once in the last ten games.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Aug 5, 2013 -> 07:51 PM) Former? I assume Quintana stopped using since his suspension, but I guess I could be wrong.

Kind of ironic that ARod faces a former PED user in his first game back

The entire country is waiting to see A-Rod, so the Sox awful offense finally decides to scrape together some hits.

QUOTE (bmags @ Aug 5, 2013 -> 03:14 PM) I think it's more likely just the fact that sox are in national news created ticket interest. Hell, Yankees used to be automatic lock for 25k, i'm guessing some fans just found out they were in town since nobody has paid attention to this team. Cubs fans want to see their old pal Alfonso again

Jeff Passan ‏@JeffPassan 6m MLBPA chief Michael Weiner says he doesn't see decision on A-Rod appeal until after the 2013 season ends. Likely November or December. Weiner: “What I think they’re doing inappropriate is imposing a penalty that is way too harsh. We’ve never had a 200-plus penalty ...on a player who may have used drugs. Among other things, I think that’s way out of line.”

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Aug 5, 2013 -> 02:48 PM) As much as anyone could dislike ARod, it is pretty plain to see his punishment is totally unfair given the rest. The players union is supporting him. The union head released a statement showing their support and calling out Selig for "not acting appropriately."

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 5, 2013 -> 02:41 PM) There have been a ton of reports of guys juicing in the locker room over the years. For some reason that really seems to have been a major place where it was done and where guys showed other people on the team how to do it. Interesting, I figured it would be more secretive due to the legality and what not. I still don't think his locker room presence would prevent players from doing them, plus with all the roster turnaround every year, it's not like it was the same 25 guys every season.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Aug 5, 2013 -> 02:33 PM) Eh when you have Frank Thomas in the clubhouse you may think twice about it. What's Frank gonna do, beat a teammate up for using steroids? This isn't junior high. Plus, you don't do that stuff in the clubhouse in front of your team, you do it on your own. If that's the difference between you being sent to AAA or signing a multi-year deal, do you really care what Frank Thomas is gonna say? It's your livelihood on the line.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Aug 5, 2013 -> 02:17 PM) 2005 White Sox were probably the cleanest team of the last 20 years. We were pretty clean in the Mitchell report iirc. Aaron Rowand

A-Rod officially suspended for 211 games. Rest of 2013 starting Thursday and all of 2014.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 5, 2013 -> 01:16 PM) I hope the crowd does us proud with some solid boos. Because of the winless road trip?

Packers lose LT Bryan Bulaga for the season to a torn ACL

The three mystery names were Phillies RP Antonio Bastardo, Mets UT Jordany Valdespin, and Astros RP Sergio Escalona

QUOTE (Swingandalongonetoleft @ Aug 5, 2013 -> 11:42 AM) I think they definitely do. They may do it in a half-assed manner, but they will. A good chunk of them aren't strangers to PEDs anyway. i don't think the dislike for him is all about PEDs, I believe there is a good amount of asshattery involved when it comes to A-Rod.;

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Aug 5, 2013 -> 10:01 AM) He was just pointing out that it was insane that all four starters threw all of those complete games. It's the only time it has ever happened in history -- so he acknowledged the exception to his rule. I think he was referring to the fact that 4 starters never missed a start. And two guys took all 32 starts from the 5th starter's spot. It's not often a team goes through a season with only 6 guys making a start.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 5, 2013 -> 08:13 AM) Rios is paid $40 million this year? No? One third of his $12.5 mil salary is about $4 million or so. That would be the savings I think?

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 4, 2013 -> 07:55 PM) With the way this season has gone, the 3 players that no one knows about will end up being Sale, Garcia and Rios. Would Rios really be a bad thing?? It would save the Sox 1/3 of this year's salary.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Aug 4, 2013 -> 10:55 AM) Peavy got a win for Boston, Iglesias with an RBI single , HR and great D against the W. Sox. Garcia the only one involved in the trade not contributing in MLB. And the White Sox are the 2nd worst team in all of MLB. Who cares?

QUOTE (Jake @ Aug 4, 2013 -> 01:47 PM) Just keep him. He makes the team more watchable and he isn't blocking anyone. He'll probably have a lot of value at next year's deadline when his contract isn't a problem. I agree and the team's isn't in salary cap hell anyway. Maybe next July some team has an injury and gets desperate and gives you some good talent for him.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Aug 4, 2013 -> 03:04 PM) Except against the Sox while appealing. Lol With the way this season has gone, you can't even be surprised that his "comeback" is in Chicago.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Aug 2, 2013 -> 02:31 PM) Uhhh....Tiger is doing well All eyes will be on him again this weekend. He's the best player in the world again, but he can't seal the deal in majors. Although he keeps finishing top 10, it's not like he is collapsing and missing cuts.

QUOTE (Brian @ Aug 3, 2013 -> 07:22 PM) Can we name em? Braun in the 12 or 12 others? ARod Cruz Melky Gio Peralta Colon From what I had heard, I thought Colon, Melky, & Grandal weren't getting suspended now because they already served 50 games. I could be wrong. If A-Rod gets suspended for this season & 2014, I would love to be at Yankee Stadium on Opening Day 2015, when he first comes to bat still owed $61 million. I'm sure the fans will treat him nicely.