ThunderBolt

We've really shown up. I don't think i've ever been prouder of these guys. We forced Verlander. I mean, screw the two victories. We forced VERLANDER! We Win!

There's a lot to like about this year. We add a lot of pieces to the puzzle. Most of these guys will be with us in our next title run.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Oct 3, 2009 -> 04:24 PM) As long as he's been in there you have to think they'll do a full housecleaning. I believe Alderson was an adviser and Grady Fuston was a head of scouting . I imagine the next time they get another job they'll bring Riccardi along too.

We need to force Verlander on us. Let's get it done, Freddy!

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Oct 3, 2009 -> 08:59 AM) Kevin Towers fired as Padres GM. Considering he has 4 division titles in 14 years, a WS appearance and was given nothing to work with this season and a lot of baseball people wondered if the Padres would win 50 games, it appears to be a raw deal, but I'm sure its just a case of the new owner wanting to get his guy in there. Thanks for the Jake Peavy parting gift Kevin. I wonder what will happen to the Padres Front Office Brain Trust. Mainly, Paul Depodesta.

If anyone gets traded it's Hudson. And that's only, because his value has never been higher.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Oct 2, 2009 -> 10:28 PM) He's a more talented Alex Rios, but a bigger tease. I still think he's going to explode any minute though. No, he is much more talented then Rios. I might compare him to Beltran actually. His upside is spectacular.

QUOTE (knightni @ Oct 2, 2009 -> 12:57 PM) I say, the Sox should try to set it up so they have to play a Game 163. The Tigers would have to use Edwin Jackson wouldn't they? The Sox could potentially rob the Tigers of their top two starters for the 1st round of the playoffs.

QUOTE (kitekrazy @ Oct 2, 2009 -> 09:59 PM) Does it bother anyone that we may help the Twins win the division? No. Think about it. This is a double whammy. If we sweep the Tigers out of the playoffs, the Twins are going to be destoyed. Hell, if we push the Tigers to use Verlander they're f***ed in the playoffs too. Think about this, there's a chance that they could do a game 163 against the Twins too. In that case, they'd have to use Jackson! Their pitcher in game #1 would be Rick Porcello.

We brought it tonight. I'm proud of these guys. Don't let up!

Pretty K on M-Cab.

"Hello, Is there anybody in there Just nod if you can hear me Is there anyone at home?"

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Oct 2, 2009 -> 06:48 PM) Guess you've never heard the stories about how Kennedy made sure he flew to Chicago as to not upset the older Mayor Daley. The Kennedy's are another story. They have a bit of a family history too.

AND HERE WE GO!!!!! PODDSSSSSS!!!

I'm pumped, right now. Peavy on the mound. Heartbreak on the Tigers' minds. We got to get more people in the thread!

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Oct 2, 2009 -> 05:53 PM) I wanted the Twins to win it for a while now, but I can't imagine what your going through. Hopefully we can sweep or take 2/3 and the Twins can take care of their business. I just can't stand Detroit. I want to force the Tigers to pitch Verlander against us. That''ll be one of our greatest accomplishments of the year.

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Oct 2, 2009 -> 05:50 PM) Lets just say Clayton Richard does turn into a good starting pitcher, who really gives a s***? If Jake Peavy pitches up to expectations - and there's really no good reason to believe he will not - then the Sox added one of the best pitchers in the game to the top of their rotation for the next 3+ years. You can't always trade garbage for valuable assets, every once in a while you have to give something to get something. Exactly, why are we so concerned about dramatically winning a trade? We both got what he wanted, and it's not like Peavy isn't producing.

QUOTE (knightni @ Oct 2, 2009 -> 05:43 PM) Lilli at 2nd, Pods in center. At least AJ's punishment appears to be over.

QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Oct 2, 2009 -> 02:05 PM) The whole Obama not wanting to go thing was not a spinoff. I've heard other outlets stating the same not using Chuck Todd as a source. And someone posted what he said before me, hell before Chicago was eliminated. Are you honestly saying that Daley has made Obama his b****? Because really, that's worse. The mayor of Chicago should hold no sway over the President of the United States.

QUOTE (tommy @ Oct 2, 2009 -> 05:35 PM) Sox return starters vs Detroit: Podsednik CF Beckham 3B Pierzynski C Konerko DH Dye RF Kotsay 1B Quentin LF Ramirez SS Lillibridge 2B Peavy P f*** Yeah, Ozzie! That's what i'm talking about! Say what you want about him, but he's got an honest sense of competition about him.

I want to see an actual lineup from Ozzie these next 3 games. I want these guys to go to war.

QUOTE (bmags @ Oct 2, 2009 -> 04:19 PM) Weird, didn't know they were setting up this position. Is this a true head (at the top) or does it still go through that harry-potter esque council? Yes, Tony Blair will be working directly with the Minister of Magic.

These are our playoffs. LET'S KICK SOME TIGER ASS.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Oct 2, 2009 -> 01:04 PM) Good to see you whine about it 3 posts later Good to see you have nothing better to do then call me out for making an observation.

QUOTE (Flash Tizzle @ Oct 2, 2009 -> 12:51 PM) I wish I was in Rio right now. I'd so be getting laid. This was the least likely thought expressed in this thread