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QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Aug 13, 2010 -> 09:47 AM) You could put this year's DH fiasco right up there with the year (maybe it was 2007) that we didn't have any veteran relievers (specifically loogies) and we auditioned about 13 of them in Spring Training. Even though it was the last position on the baseball team, the relief problems stuck around for most of that season, with the exception of Jenks being very good (I think that was the year he had his streak of innings without giving up a run, yes?) Yes, 2007 was when Jenks retired 41 straight.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 13, 2010 -> 07:57 AM) Hopefully he comes back in a couple weeks/next year with the 2nd edition out. "Dayan Viciedo: The tale of one man's journey to patience." ?

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QUOTE (RockRaines @ Aug 12, 2010 -> 06:32 PM) The last 3 drafts have been very good. That 09 draft was looking like a really great one until the injury bug hit. Out of those 3 drafts alone, we are looking at at least 10 MLB players IMO. And that works real well.

Josie's on a vacation far away...

Battle Q, battle.

s***. Come on Carlos.

QUOTE (JPN366 @ Aug 12, 2010 -> 12:21 PM) Besides, I can't improve on this level of perfection... Those are some really good looking jeans. That's what we're looking at, right?

I laughed when I heard "Master Sargent" just because I find the word "Master" in a title humorous. Rest of video really pulled on my heart strings though.

The only one I think that will forever haunt Kenny are Swisher I & II. The list of good deals Kenny has made far outweighs the bad.

Knights game was on SportsCenter Top 10.

QUOTE (lostfan @ Aug 11, 2010 -> 09:42 PM) I think having a vagina generally sucks more all-around than having a penis. Maintenance on those things is a b****. I think this conversation is teaching me that hermaphrodites have it worst.

QUOTE (RME JICO @ Aug 12, 2010 -> 01:36 AM) Just pitching for 7 years hardly constitutes anything. You could also say he has been on 5 teams in 7 years. Also, the All-Star nod was crazy in 2009, he was good, but not an All-Star. There were numerous more deserving players, and All-Star appearances, like Gold-Gloves are not really an indication of true talent or performance. I don't mind that the Sox traded for him, but there is no way you give up Hudson AND another prospect while adding salary. That is just fail anyway you look at it. Arizona got over big time. At his age, equivalent pitchers are Kyle Lohse and others like the infamous Daniel Cabrera. Not really good company. Who Coop couldn't fix. So far, it looks like he's helped Jackson. Edit: Also, a guy I know who works for the Sox said around the office it was thought that Hudson was a fourth starter at best and had a lot to prove. Take that for what it's worth, because I do think Hudson will be a good #2 or #3 in the NL

QUOTE (RME JICO @ Aug 12, 2010 -> 01:23 AM) Define more talented and a better starting pitcher. Jackson hasn't done anything his entire career in the majors or minors outside of the crazy 200 pitch no-hitter. He is an average pitcher at best, with a 4.69 Lifetime ERA, 1.51 WHIP in the bigs, and with similar numbers in the minors, 4.39 ERA, and 1.38 WHIP. Hudson has already showed more promise with lights out numbers in the minors (2.65 ERA and 0.98 WHIP) and very solid numbers in the bigs so far 3.47 ERA, 1.23 WHIP. There is no way you make this trade straight up like KW did while adding salary and giving up another prospect. This is definitely one trade that KW is going to regret. Also, Jackon's experience and 6.10 ERA and 1.68 WHIP in September is really going to come in handy in a pennant race. While I thought it was an overpay, Jackson has pitched for 7 years and was an All-Star. To say he hasn't done anything simply isn't fair.

Soxbadger is writing some great posts/essays in this thread.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 11, 2010 -> 10:46 PM) Neither is Lilly all of the sudden. And Kotsay still isn't.

QUOTE (J.Reedfan8 @ Aug 11, 2010 -> 04:42 PM) ..... No you wouldn't. Dude, it's the Nats.

I would be heartbroken if Paulie or Buehrle led another team over the Sox to the WS.

QUOTE (J.Reedfan8 @ Aug 11, 2010 -> 10:17 PM) Yea... THEN WHERES OUR LIRIANO?! Danks, Floyd, or Jackson?

QUOTE (KipWellsFan @ Aug 11, 2010 -> 09:31 PM) Yes, please, yes! That rocks. What is he using now anyways? It's probably cool if he leaves the Outfield just for his hits. He's using Seek & Destroy by Metallica (per Paulie's choice). Outfield plays for hits.

Smokin' Danks (That's in Rocks sig right? It just fits him too well and is better than D1). Also, bet moment of game was while I was driving and Mauer got a base hit and DJ said "Well played Mauer"

Great trade for the Hornets.

http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-r...wn---akhil-amar I love how Stephen Colbert makes sense while being quite hilarious.

I have a couple examples that hit close to home for me; 1) A teacher in my school district is from Brazil, but he was born in New York City just so when he grew up he could move back to the US and not have to go through the long process of naturalization. He's got dual citizenship, pays his taxes, and is a good man in every regard. 2) A friend of mine was born in Mexico and she and her parents came over on a visa when she was 2 months old. She essentially grew up here, but can't be a citizen because she is still waiting (for about the fourth or fifth year now) to take the citizenship test. Her brother was born here, and they have a home and everything and help the school district out with numerous things each year. Would it be right to deny her brother citizenship. Heck, you could make an argument to make it a little bit easier for under 18 year olds to become citizens, like my friend while she was still in high school.

If the Mets did a Linebrink - Beltran swap, I'd do it without thinking.