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Used to have a really solid OBP on a consistent basis. Perfect #2 hitter, too bad the corners and first are occupied.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Mar 29, 2012 -> 12:12 AM) Agreed Agreed.

2012 is the year we thought 2011 was going to be. Sox win the division.

Luis Terrero & Paul Konerko.

QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Feb 24, 2012 -> 01:02 AM) AMEN. +1 Ordered mlb.tv

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Feb 23, 2012 -> 10:55 PM) 2012 Ditto.

CF - De Aza (L) SS - Ramirez ® DH - Dunn (L) 1B - Konerko ® LF - Viciedo ® RF - Rios ® C - Pierzynski (L) 3B - Morel ® 2B - Beckham ® or, If Rios sucks ass again: CF - De Aza (L) SS - Ramirez ® DH - Dunn (L) 1B - Konerko ® LF - Viciedo ® RF - Fukudome (L) 3B - Morel ® C - Pierzynski (L) 2B - Beckham ® Rotation: Danks, Floyd, Peavy, Sale, Humber

White Sox Bears Blackhawks.

QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Jan 11, 2012 -> 07:28 PM) I happen to think the Red Wings have the ugliest unis in sports, next to the Green Bay Packers but that just may be the homer in me No, no, you're correct. The Red Wings look like clowns on the ice IMO.

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Feb 12, 2012 -> 10:33 PM) There's quite a few posts that are multiple paragraphs. I always read them and then realize I'm not absorbing any of it. Ditto.

Nobody likes bad trades/signings, obviously, but if a deal makes sense at the time its mad then I try to be more lenient.

QUOTE (WilliamTell @ Feb 9, 2012 -> 10:44 PM) I know he had a terrible year last year but I was thinking the same thing. Its asinine. But then agian it is ESPN. Lot craziness on there. Peavy over Porcello? I don't think so. Peavy, when healthy, has a track record. Porcello had a somewhat good year when he had a babip of .279.

Dunn is the worst DH in the division?

None of our business. pisses me off this is in the media.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Dec 22, 2011 -> 01:59 PM) On the off-chance that Mr. Dunn is reading this, I am very glad that your son is better. No parent should have to lose a 5 yr old, and no amount of money overcomes that loss. Ditto for me.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Dec 22, 2011 -> 01:59 PM) On the off-chance that Mr. Dunn is reading this, I am very glad that your son is better. No parent should have to lose a 5 yr old, and no amount of money overcomes that loss. Ditto for me.

I hope he isn't flipped now.

I'm getting MLB.TV regardless.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Dec 12, 2011 -> 01:57 AM) Guys, the AL central sucks. The Tigers played way over their heads all year. The Royals are starting to become a mild threat, nothing more at this point until they get some real pitching. We could win the division any year, literally. With the exception of a good run by the Twins, the AL Central has been won by whichever mediocre team had a the hottest season in practically any given year. Let's make good long-term moves and see what happens. We need a farm system. True that. Tigers had a lot go for them, and that isn't a knock, things usually have to go right for you to win a division. Verlander had a cy young season (He's a stud anyways though) Perfect closer Aliva had a monster rookie season Delmon Young and Wilson Betimit seemed to be on fire once they got to Detroit. They do have a lot going for them though. Verlander and Fister is a great 1-2, they have a great middle of the order with Cabrera and Martinez and their pen is pretty good. But we have to see if Austin Jackson returns to form, can Avilia avoid sophmore slump, can Sherzer and Porcello rebound? They're the favorite to win the division again I'm sure, and they've earned that, but I can't see them being a 95 win team again. I can see them winning maybe 88? But in the AL Central, maybe that is all it will take?

QUOTE (mcgrad70 @ Dec 7, 2011 -> 11:31 PM) Signed Jerry Reinsdorf Ditto.

QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 3, 2011 -> 10:27 PM) Yes it is, I have no problems with transactions not working out if the decision was logical. That happens Agreed.

There was a rumor at the dead line for Danks to Texas for Derek Holland. They're (Texas) looking for a reliever now too. Maybe package Danks and Thornton for Holland and prospect(s)?

Good add. I also would have considered Omar Minaya to be an hired as an assistant to the GM in regards to scouting too. Lot of good, young players on the Mets were drafted by Minaya*. *Yes, and the bad, overpaid ones too.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 28, 2011 -> 09:28 AM) The only realistic plan with Dunn, Rios, and Peavy, is to put them in the lineup next April. If somehow, any of the 3 comes out and performs well in April and May, then by the time people start making trades, it might be possible to move them without eating most of their salary. They have to be viewed as sunk costs for now; the team has committed to spend the money, anything other than "Sitting them on the bench for 3 years" that you can get for them is a bonus. I agree with Peavy being movable given that he is a free agent at the end of the season. Someone who really needs a bat may call for Rios (San Fran?) but I doubt it, sadly.

Good point. Thanks.