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QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 4, 2010 -> 09:41 PM) How in the world did Konerko and Votto not make it? Did they just decide that teams wouldn't carry DH/1b? Youkillis didn't even make it and I'd say he's better than Konerko. Instead, they took David Ortiz.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 4, 2010 -> 09:40 PM) Ramirez has quietly emerged as an All-Star shortstop and a "plus" offensively, especially for a middle infielder. We still have some dilemmas with Viciedo getting inconsistent playing time and a decision to make about giving at-bats to Beckham...as long as we're so close, you have to think they'll stick with Beckham, but the Minnesota plays the Indians, Orioles and Royals after taking on the Sox to begin the 2nd half, so any big decision might really go down to the July 31st deadline. Kotsay has actually been a pretty productive player over the last 20-25 games as well. Still, you'd like to see one superior bat who can take the role of Jones/Kotsay and lower the playing time of Mark because he'll probably wear down in July/August/September. Same with Vizquel. Anytime we can go 3-3 on the road (although you expect 2/3 in KC, not Arlington), it's a "victory" especially when you can play a very hot Rangers team to standstill on their own field. Right now, they've got two TOP 10 MVP candidates in Hamilton and Guerrero. He's more than a plus defender. Try the best defensive shortstop in baseball. His UZR of +8.6 is 4.2 runs higher than the next guy, which is Yunel Escobar.

This is our first win on July 4th since 2006.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 4, 2010 -> 09:34 PM) My first game at the Cell in 10 years tomorrow and they're 1 game out going into it. That's funny, my first game was 10 years ago.

Alexei! YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

OVAH! Great series win.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 4, 2010 -> 09:32 PM) Kotsay's lack of hustle on that blown DP was inexcusable! But he's so GRINDY!

QUOTE (jphat007 @ Jul 4, 2010 -> 09:32 PM) Throw him a couple sliders low and away Don't wanna hang one and speed up his bat.

This middle of the order is way too damn good.

Two down!

Come on Matt. Biggest hitter of the game.

Vlad is slow as hell, come on.

Damn it.

This is really dangerous.

Damn it.

Looks like Ozzie's playing the matchups.

Let's see what Ozzie does.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jul 4, 2010 -> 09:21 PM) I can't believe I am saying this, but... Lillibridge really does look a lot better at the plate than he did last year or even in ST this year. Swing looks cleaner and shorter, better selectiveness at the plate. Of course I just typed that and he strikes out, naturally. Maybe he's finally stopped swinging for home runs all the time.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 4, 2010 -> 09:19 PM) Oh give him a break, he's been outstanding recently. Yeah he has, but I'm just sayin'. His lack of patience is just...argh.

QUOTE (Real @ Jul 4, 2010 -> 09:09 PM) Quote from wade last week, before FA started I hope he really meant it.

1 pitch 1 out. Now I remember why I don't like Alexei as a hitter.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 4, 2010 -> 09:15 PM) Putz just dominating out there! If Jenks gets the 9th, have Thornton warming up and bring him in if the first two Rangers reach. I'd have Thornton in if Vlad gets on, because Hamilton is hitting behind him.

Nice inning J.J. Now get that insurance run!

2 down. Big out right there.

Putz in. Despite the two homers, Mark did an alright job.