DirtySox

QUOTE (VictoryMC98 @ Sep 22, 2011 -> 10:39 PM) Stop blowing money on the Rios and Dunn's of the world... and you have money to invest in your minor leaguers.. Either pay them $2million now, or $14 million later to correct the mistakes of your drafting. It isn't that simple with the owner's aversion to draft spending, and refusal to go significantly over-slot. I'm not a big Kenny fan, but he would definitely be spending much more on the draft if he was allowed to. Jerry is far too hands on in this regard.

QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 22, 2011 -> 08:25 PM) Ozzie shared my view of Reed having a good fastball/change but needing to refine his slider. Via Sickels as of August 2011: Baseball America rates the slider as plus-plus as well.

QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 22, 2011 -> 08:07 PM) Reed's slider is really mediocre...good thing hitters seem to struggle against his fastball/change-up combo Most reports I've read note that his change is the 3rd pitch and the slider is typically fantastic. The Indians announcer corroborated this a few minutes ago. I haven't intently watched him pitch lately though.

Sox making a run at pick number 13 in next year's draft. Go Nats/Reds/Mets.

That was smoked.

CSNChi_Beatnik Brett Ballantini I'll give him credit; he was honest...Sale on retaliation last night: "I don’t really do too well in situations like that." 5 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply CSNChi_Beatnik Brett Ballantini Santos said that emotion can't factor into retaliation. He & pen saw what counts and pitches were being thrown, convinced HBP were accidents 2 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Sep 20, 2011 -> 07:24 PM) I've like Omar, but its time for him to hit the road. He's already stated he doesn't think he'll be back.

Oof. That's the Dayan defense that's been described so often to me.

September Morel is the best Morel.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Sep 17, 2011 -> 09:55 PM) Ozzie getting fired is going to be sweeter than winning the World Series. Can't wait. I will be buying rounds at the bar when it happens.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Sep 17, 2011 -> 07:46 PM) It was just a matter of time. LF/1B/3B should be very good to the Royals for quite some time. I'd pencil in Myers for RF in the near future too. He will hit.

Moose has been on a tear lately.

QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 17, 2011 -> 07:29 PM) Stewart just doesn't have good stuff. Really can't project him as a starter I see him as a back of the rotation guy and stated as such at the time of the trade. I think people were way too high on him.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Sep 17, 2011 -> 07:27 PM) Yup. Playin' with fire all night. These Royals can hit. With Monty stalling, Lamb undergoing TJ, and Odorizzi far away, the Royals desperately need some pitching with that offense. I wouldn't be surprised if they deal some of their farm for a legitimate pitcher this offseason. Not unlike Cleveland and Ubaldo. (Though I still dislike that trade for the Indians.)

The Royals finally cash in. Stewart has not looked good tonight.

2011 Draft Sleepers Via Sickels: http://www.minorleagueball.com/2011/9/13/2...tting-prospects http://www.minorleagueball.com/2011/9/16/2...-league-central

If the Dodgers hold on, the Sox move into the 14th draft slot.

I wish I had an Eric Hosmer.

Pierre lf, Ramirez ss, Konerko 1b, AJ c, Rios cf, Dunn dh, De Aza rf, Morel 3b, Beckham 2b, Humber p

QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 15, 2011 -> 09:52 PM) Losing definitely doesn't hurt right now. Cleveland isn't doing us any favors unfortunately.

QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 14, 2011 -> 03:45 PM) Avila deserves some MVP votes Absolutely. I'd kill for a catcher like him.

Oh Sergio...

QUOTE (SI1020 @ Sep 13, 2011 -> 02:32 PM) Reading Jim's article makes me think he is an excellent baseball analyst. Far above anyone on the Trib or Sun Times. Jim is fantastic. His pieces are almost always worth a read.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Sep 11, 2011 -> 04:30 PM) Me and fathom both agreed he is the future closer of this team. Not a doubt in my mind. (no disrespect to Santos who has had an outstanding year) I'm of this opinion as well. Goldstein predicts him to have a Kimbrel like impact next year.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Sep 10, 2011 -> 10:51 AM) That's ridiculous. Not picking up the option on a 34-year old serviceable reliever will not make the Hudson deal look worse. Let him walk, collect the draft pick, and move on. I hope Frasor doesn't want to return so the Sox have little risk in offering him arbitration. Lord knows the Sox need draft picks.