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Joel Sherman's not the brightest one out there... But I do have to agree that the second half of our off-season has been absolute crap. However, the Damon signing could heal all wounds.

QUOTE (SI1020 @ Feb 14, 2010 -> 03:29 PM) That settles it then. He's definitely going to suck this year. No, but it definitely points in the direction that he needs to improve his peripheral skills in order to succeed. Marcel has him at a ERA near 4 BTW.

QUOTE (joeynach @ Feb 14, 2010 -> 03:26 PM) Wasn't Porecello's ERA even over 4 last year. I dont see how u just think between Verlander, Scherezer, and Porcello that 2 of 3 having 4+ ERA makes them awesome. I mean its not bad and better than most, but we have 3 pitches in our rotation who are consistently well below a 4.0 ERA. It was barely below 4. But both his FIP and tERA were almost a run higher.

Do not want.

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Feb 14, 2010 -> 01:17 PM) Unless Porcello drastically improves his peripherals the Tigers are going to be in for an unpleasant surprise this year. His lack of them has CHONE projecting him with a 5.10 ERA next year.

QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Feb 14, 2010 -> 12:46 PM) I read that in the magazine. Tigers could have a better 1-3 (still don't think so) but there is no way a team has a better 1-5 than the Sox. Unless Porcello develops to strike more hitters out, he's most likely not going to have the same kind of year he had last season. Scherzer's a nice pitcher, but you won't see him be much better than his 4.12 ERA from last year. Counting on Hochevar to be good is also not a good bet.

Lawl, Orlando Hudson made the Twins worse?

For those without a PS3... What do you think of the MLB 2K10 info and videos that's leaked out? The game looks very promising this year. New player models, new lighting, new hitting and pitching system, most likely fixes all the bugs in last year's game, and a new mode like RTTS.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Feb 14, 2010 -> 01:49 AM) That bridge could be rebuilt quickly, by him saying, "World Series MVP." Like Frank, he'll always be a Sox. But Frank played most of his career here. Jermaine's been here for 4 years, he spent more years with KC, Atlanta, and Oakland combined than here.

QUOTE (Ranger @ Feb 14, 2010 -> 12:31 AM) It happens, but usually toward the end of the season to get a more favorable matchup when games are crucial. Or midseason if there are off days and a team with a weaker rotation wants to skip a 4 or 5. It does happen but it really doesn't happen that often. Off topic: What comic does your avatar come from Ranger? I know it's by Skanberg, but I can't seem to find it...

QUOTE (MurcieOne @ Feb 13, 2010 -> 09:51 PM) what a travesty. . . seriously, no more dunk contests. Absolutely horrible.

These two dunks in the finals have been such crap.

I remember that game...it was so fail. Cameron and Boone kicked our ass.

QUOTE (Princess Dye @ Feb 13, 2010 -> 09:32 AM) Interesting http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/02/john...saturday-1.html Definitely... And Felipe Lopez just fired Boras.

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Feb 12, 2010 -> 01:23 AM) Damon is not the superior fielder? I know Quentin has the better arm (obviously), but aren't we still worried about Quentin's plantar injury and reducing the stress he puts on it seems like a good idea. Not really. If we somehow do get Damon, which is a stretch, he'd split time at DH, LF, and RF.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Feb 11, 2010 -> 06:40 PM) more importantly, do the Sox really need him? Is that even a question?

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Feb 11, 2010 -> 05:35 PM) Hudson #2, Scherzer (sp?) is #3 I'd put Hudson and Scherzer before Pierre.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Feb 11, 2010 -> 05:32 PM) I take it Aj and Damon are really tight? AJ is tight with somebody? This is new to me.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Feb 11, 2010 -> 05:18 PM) Just mentioned this on Sportscenter. Pierre is the top AL Central Acquisition for Olney. JD is one of the 3 biggest departures. God Kenny, just sign Damon so Becks, TCQ, and Paulie can have an RBI feast. Pierre, biggest acquisition? What is Olney smoking?

QUOTE (GreatScott82 @ Feb 11, 2010 -> 05:03 PM) Hmm a player may actually take less money!?!? Will AJ be a bigger influence than we all thought? I still he'll take the money. . I tell you what though.. . if he takes less money and less years to come here- i have a TON more respect for the guy. He wants less years, so that he can explore the market next year, that's the only thing that makes sense. The best place for him to succeed is here in Chicago, we have the most hitter friendly park.

QUOTE (GreatScott82 @ Feb 11, 2010 -> 04:46 PM) I know they shed some salary from the Granderson deal, but I thought they did that because they needed to cut salary. I didn't expect them to spend $7 million/season (thats what im assuming) on a veteran like this. Plus, they're willing to overpay. They're buying into Boras' game.

QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Feb 11, 2010 -> 04:45 PM) Illitch ponied up. Maybe JR should too, considering our city's in much better financial shape than Detroit. Damon is well worth $7 million a year.

Where did Detroit find this money?

QUOTE (ozzfest @ Feb 11, 2010 -> 12:48 PM) i was hoping we'd sign LHP Will Startup Will he startup?

QUOTE (danman31 @ Feb 10, 2010 -> 04:17 PM) Check out Cubs anal! They get it like that every year and have been for the past 100 or so years.