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QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jun 30, 2010 -> 05:26 PM) When you factor in defense (he's throw out 52% of attempted base stealers this year), there hasn't been a better all-around catcher in baseball. His catcher plus/minus is a +9. Insane.

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Jun 30, 2010 -> 02:59 PM) Who would you rather be playing today? I hate how people continually do this. Alexei would be lost against Greinke, Jones has been beyond brutal and our other option is Lillibridge. I still want Alexei in there for his D. Play Vizquel at 3B and DH Viciedo.

Damn it, why does Ozzie ALWAYS play Kotsay?

QUOTE (Real @ Jun 30, 2010 -> 01:52 PM) IsDunn servicable at 1B? Just scares me a bit with Alexeis low throws When anybody asks you about Dunn's defense, you always respond with "terrible" or a similar synonym.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jun 30, 2010 -> 01:03 PM) C- Toby Hall 1B- Mark Kotsay 2B- D'Angelo Jimenez SS- Orlando Cabrera (Not really sure here. Can't possibly hate Valentin or Graffanino, Alexei is boneheaded but likable. Others like Alex Cintron were too irrelevant.) 3B- Wilson Betemit OFs- Darin Erstad/Dewayne Wise/Nick Swisher/Rob Mackowiak/Timo Perez SP- Javier Vazquez SP- Danny Wright SP- Orlando Hernandez SP- Scott Schoeneweis SP- Batrolo Colon (mainly round 2 and his mysterious disappearances) Bullpen...Where to begin? Well, with Randy Williams obviously, but we have had some awful relievers over the years Randy Williams Cliff Politte Mike Jackson Rick White (not really a whipping boy, but man he was bad) Billy Koch Scott Linebrink Mike MacDougal Jose Panigua Jose Vizcaino (probably not as bad as the rest, but when your nick name is the "Jizz Can" you gonna have a spot here) Damaso Marte (another one who who wasn't terrible, but a whipping boy in 2005 he was) Where the hell did he end up?

QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Jun 30, 2010 -> 11:58 AM) They're overdue for a stretch in which they are extremely unclutch then. For some reason, it doesn't always happen with them. They're a really weird outlier.

There was an article on FanGraphs the other week about them being extremely clutch. Kinda makes sense.

The Angels have been extremely clutch... Yes, clutch.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 30, 2010 -> 11:40 AM) And the guy has pretty much saved our asses this year. So if he can do that, we should probably sign Blalock too.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jun 30, 2010 -> 11:49 AM) The daubster? He was the man. To me, he was the second coming of Jeff Liefer.

Brian Daubach anyone?

D'Angelo wasn't that bad of a player though.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jun 30, 2010 -> 11:41 AM) Rangers, Angels, Braves, Mets, etc The Braves have one in Glaus. The Mets have one in Ike Davis. The Angels I can understand. Same goes for the Rangers. But there's also guys like Fielder on the market. I'm sure nobody's looking at Adam LaRoche as option #1. If Kenny makes him the #1 priority, it can definitely be done.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jun 30, 2010 -> 11:34 AM) Which should make him a lot more desirable for quite a few teams one would think. How many teams need a 1B or a DH like we do?

QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Jun 30, 2010 -> 11:29 AM) I'm starting to like the idea of LaRoche a lot more. He makes more sense. Second half hitter, can actually play respectable defense, and is cheaper by a lot.

Seriously Kenny, if the Nats really think they can get Beckham or Quentin from us for 3 months of Adam Dunn, go call up Josh Byrnes and trade for LaRoche. Tell the Nats to go f*** themselves.

lol Mike Rizzo. Carlos Quentin...yeah right.

QUOTE (JorgeFabregas @ Jun 30, 2010 -> 10:37 AM) The guy the Rays released him in favor of has been decent for the Giants. He's been way more than decent. He has a .438 wOBA and a slugging above .600 with the Giants so far in 70 PAs. Maybe Burrell can only hit in the NL?

Peavy's FIP is still well below his ERA. Let the progression continue!

This is certainly looking bad...

QUOTE (Chet Kincaid @ Jun 30, 2010 -> 09:41 AM) Shhh... don't tell Kenny that.. Omar looked like one 20 years ago, Kenny still signed him. lol

And man, this guy looked like a perennial all-star 7 years ago.

He does play 3B... Just saying.

QUOTE (BearSox @ Jun 30, 2010 -> 08:35 AM) Anderson was a ST hero... other than that, he sucked. Him, and Josh Fields, are easily two of the dumbest hitters that have ever put on a White Sox uniform. Good athletes who sucked at baseball. Unfortunately, thus far into the season, Beckham could be falling into the same category... however, his natural talent far exceeds both Anderson and Fields, and it has only been half a season of suckage. He does still have time to turn it around. Its up to him though and how he handles what has likely been the most adversity he has ever had on a baseball field. If he continues to be a dummy at bat, well, we got one of the biggest busts in our history. However, if he realizes his approach and swing need altercation, puts in the work, and gets smarter, he's got a chance. Don't forget Joe Borchard.

QUOTE (kitekrazy @ Jun 29, 2010 -> 10:07 PM) The ump behind the plate was very inconsistent. This umpiring crew blows.