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This is starting to remind me of that Dodgers game.

Buchholz has gotten drilled this inning, but got lucky on the first two batters.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Jul 19, 2012 -> 07:25 PM) right... You have to admit that the ball he just hit at Pedroia would have been a hit had it been 10 more feet to the right.

Gordon's hitting liners right at people. Bad luck.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 19, 2012 -> 05:12 PM) No, it's never solely the manager's fault. Ok, let me rephrase that. Would it be evident that big name players who play under Ozzie Guillen are more likely to have uncharacteristic down years?

Hypothetically speaking, if Ozzie got the boot at the end of the year and went to another team who signs big free agents in the off-season and those big time players uncharacteristically struggle in 2013 like they have with the Marlins or the 2011 White Sox; would it be overwhelming evidence that it's Ozzie's fault?

QUOTE (RZZZA @ Jul 19, 2012 -> 04:29 PM) Yeah, I'd rather have Hinrich than Lee. Lee is not that good. I wanted Mayo as a project player but Lee is no kind of answer for us, long term or short term. He's just gonna stand on the perimeter and wait for someone to toss him the ball just like a younger version of Bogans. Not a fan of his game. Except he's a much better shooter than Bogans. Lee is a guy who can score his 12 points a game if you give him 25-30 minutes of play while not killing you on defense. He also doesn't chuck shots. The Bulls really don't have that in a SG unless you're talking about Rip, who always seems to be hurt.

QUOTE (RZZZA @ Jul 19, 2012 -> 04:24 PM) nah, we really didn't. Unless you want to send them Jimmy Butler? Two completely different types of players. No, we had a $5 million TPE, more than what Boston gave Lee. They are two different types of players, but are you telling me you'd rather have Hinrich than Lee?

I can't believe I'm anxious to get Crainwreck back. I think this should stabilize the bullpen a bit. Nate Jones can go back to pitching the 6th and 7th innings now.

QUOTE (RZZZA @ Jul 19, 2012 -> 04:23 PM) Courtney Lee is not even that good, I wouldn't want to give him more than a 2 year He's better than Kirk Hinrich.

QUOTE (WHarris1 @ Jul 19, 2012 -> 04:22 PM) Speculation he'll get 4.2 mil or so. Coulda used the TPE Bulls had more to offer. Ugh.

Apparently, Courtney Lee has signed with Boston, who had about $2 million of cap room to offer him. Just what the f*** was the Bulls front office doing? OMFG.

Why is there even a debate? Juan Pierre's wOBA is like 8 points higher than Viciedo's this year and this is the best Juan's hit since 2009. If Juan Pierre needs to hit .310 to be better than Viciedo hitting .250, then there shouldn't be a debate. Mostly because Pierre's not going to keep up the .310 pace (because he's just not that good of a hitter, especially at this point in his career) and Viciedo sure as hell isn't going to have a .323 wOBA all year long. Both don't walk, both make a lot of outs, both are below average in the outfield. But at least Viciedo gives you pop instead of the occasional double Pierre MIGHT provide you. Did I mention one of them is 23 and the other is in his mid-30s?

Eh Radmanovic isn't a bad addition if he's signing on for vet's min.

If they're so damn worried, stop letting him throw 110 pitches every start. Same with Peavy.

QUOTE (Melissa1334 @ Jul 19, 2012 -> 06:44 AM) saw that dwight is ready to commit to an extension with the lakers, so assuming he goes to la(would be awesome): lebron/wade/bosh or kobe/dwight/gasol/nash? Lakers, easily.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 18, 2012 -> 06:10 PM) You guys always pull out one thing I say and fail to explore the reasoning behind my overall stance on Ozzie. But Rios has more money than Ozzie

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 18, 2012 -> 05:18 PM) Good at least you admitted Rios sucked and Ozzie was only part of the problem. As far as what changed between now and then? Maybe Rios decided to earn his money and play to his talent instead of stealing money. And I have said over and over Ozzie's time had probably run its course in Chicago. Robin's will run its course as well. Managers are hired to be fired. If Rios is performing better because big bad Ozzie is gone, fine. Good for Rios. I am not discounting this possibility; no way of proving it either way. But I will never give Rios a pass for his s***tiness before this season and just say it's on Ozzie like some would like to say. How can you not love Rios? He's rich. Richer than Ozzie and YOU.

Chris Sale for pitchers, Rios for hitters.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jul 18, 2012 -> 02:27 PM) Darko is world's better offensively than Asik. He can actually catch a ball, for starters. Have you seen his shooting percentages in recent years?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 18, 2012 -> 03:20 PM) DKnobler ‏@DKnobler Scouts still raving about Robin Ventura effect on White Sox: "I haven't seen Alex Rios play with this enthusiasm in three years." And Ozzie still thinks it's not fair to say the Sox are playing better despite him.

QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Jul 18, 2012 -> 02:10 PM) I keep seeing on ESPN thatt the Lakers and Magic are trying to make a deal and the only thing stopping it is Howard not wanting to sign an extension. That proves Howard is flaky and not serious about winning, isn't the Lakers the top organization for elite players to join if they want to be in a top contender? You know they will spend to get top talent and there really isn't a negative joining LA? Can someone explain why he wouldn't want to be a Laker??? Brooklyn Nets, really?? SMH... He likes Jay-Z? Howard takes douche bag superstar to the next level.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jul 18, 2012 -> 01:49 PM) Bulls interested in Darko Milicic. Decline Asik, sign Darko. Save. The problem is that Darko's defense isn't as good as Asik's and his offense is more or less the same.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 18, 2012 -> 09:37 AM) Has the story ever came out about who really had the biggest issue with Daniel Hudson? Was it Ozzie, Cooper or KW? That's the most refreshing thing about Ventura. Other than maybe Fukudome, there wasn't a single player this year who was unhappy. Maybe Santiago's confused about his role, but you have to believe Cooper, Nieves and Ventura have made him feel he still could or will be important to the team the last 72 games. I think that was on Coop. But in even farther hindsight, he wasn't wrong. Hudson's having arm problems. It was Coop who thought Hudson had high maintenance mechanics.

QUOTE (Andrew @ Jul 17, 2012 -> 09:17 PM) Home plate ump should be shot.... Yeah, by the Boston fans. He gave the Sox a few calls, especially to Mike Aviles. 50 wins down, hopefully 45 more to go.