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QUOTE (RockRaines @ Aug 30, 2012 -> 03:33 PM) She must be uber hot, all Vandy chicks are dope. Second, any thoughts on some betting lines this weekend? I already put down heavy on Hawaii. home dog under the lights on a thursday night = Vandy $$

QUOTE (SouthsideDon48 @ Aug 30, 2012 -> 11:41 AM) Jose Lopez smoked that double. Nice FA pickup by KW. pk with only 60 RBI's this year.. after the hot start he had this year had to believe

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 30, 2012 -> 09:24 AM) Neither is Lopez. We know Bruney to 60 day DL is probably one of them. The second is much more interesting. would not be surprised to see Olemdo DFA with Hudson likely coming back once Sept 1 hits

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 30, 2012 -> 09:24 AM) Neither is Lopez. We know Bruney to 60 day DL is probably one of them. The second is much more interesting. have we added danks to the 60 day DL yet?

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 30, 2012 -> 08:46 AM) So, Trib says it is Lopez coming up. Which gives the Sox 3 backup IF's, and with Flowers down, no backup C. That just doesn't seem right. Why have Olmedo, Hudson AND Lopez? Some is going to get pushed off the 40 man roster in any case, to make room for a 3rd catcher for September, if not today. Seems to me they can designate Olmedo and he will likely clear waivers. will lopez be starting at 3rd today, giving youk a day off with a Lefty on the mound in Britton

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 30, 2012 -> 08:46 AM) So, Trib says it is Lopez coming up. Which gives the Sox 3 backup IF's, and with Flowers down, no backup C. That just doesn't seem right. Why have Olmedo, Hudson AND Lopez? Some is going to get pushed off the 40 man roster in any case, to make room for a 3rd catcher for September, if not today. Seems to me they can designate Olmedo and he will likely clear waivers. Lopez does seem to make sense, as ive felt all along he would be the guy on the playoff roster over Olmedo. However, I thought we may be calling up dan johnson so he could be eligible for the playoffs, as it would be nice having his left handed bat off the bench

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Aug 27, 2012 -> 10:13 AM) That actually sounds like a pretty good idea. And aren't the Tigers a worse hitting team vs. LHP, than RHP. yes they are. however, i am not sure how I feel about running 3 lefties in a row out there against one team, mainly Q and Liriano back to back

QUOTE (CyAcosta41 @ Aug 27, 2012 -> 10:00 AM) Just talking about this last night with a fellow Sox fanatic (former minor league catcher and current scout and h.s. coach). With the assumption that Floyd is DL'd (obviously, still TBD), then we both think Axelrod is called up to take his slot. Axelrod doesn't necessarily have that high big league ceiling, but he's proven that he's not likely to get rocked completely, and he has the ability to string some 0's together. But, this is where it gets interesting ... Don't plug-in Axelrod on Floyd's spot of Friday in Detroit. Instead, assuming he's at all on schedule, let him pitch for Quintana on Thursday in Game #4 in Baltimore. That gives Quintana that extra day of rest (and fly him into Motown early). And that sets up pretty well for the weekend in Detroit: Quintana, Liriano, Sale. If you follow the schedule, you then stay in rotation for a bit until the Sunday, 9/9 Game #3 against the Royals where Peavy's turn would come up. On that day, skip Jake giving him a badly needed extra day of rest and having him available this time for Detroit, and choose one of the following for that Sunday game: (1) bring Axelrod back on short rest; (2) give a spot start to Santiago or Humber; or (3) give a spot start to a September call-up (maybe Leesman or Shirek). By doing so, you set up for that four-gamer here with Detroit with your best four: Peavy, Quintana, Liriano, and Sale. Neither of us are a fan of overdone rotation manipulation, but this manipulation is minor -- one extra day once for Quintana, one extra day once for Peavy -- and we set ourselves up in a really good way for the important 7 head-to-heads with the Kittie Kats! Then, if we've bought a little cushion, find a way to give a bit of a blow to Sale, Quintana, and Peavy (in that order of importance of "needing" a blow) to have them hitting (pitching) on all cylinders come the Playoffs! . Cy, very good thoughts. I agree with most everything you said. I am def in favor of starting someone else (Ax, Humber, or Hector on Thursday afternoon in Baltimore) and then going with Q in game 1 vs Detroit. It almost makes to much sense not to do that considering it gives Q an extra day of rest as well

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Aug 25, 2012 -> 01:08 PM) Then, I can't see how he would've gotten past the Dodgers. You got me there Marty

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Aug 25, 2012 -> 01:01 PM) If Upton was claimed, I don't see him getting past the Red Sox. Unless upton was put on waivers and it processed before this deal went down with the dodgers

QUOTE (flavum @ Aug 23, 2012 -> 01:11 PM) The conspiracy theorist in me thinks this is just a day off while starting every game. He'll be fine tomorrow night. i cant help but think you are spot on with this

QUOTE (GoGoSox2k2 @ Aug 23, 2012 -> 12:39 PM) Miggy reportedly left with an injured ankle as much as i do not hope for injuries i really wouldnt mind seeing miggy out for a duration of time. however, it does not sound to be to serious of an ankle injury at this time

QUOTE (Melissa1334 @ Aug 23, 2012 -> 12:38 PM) saw that, happend as he was running to first. too bad that toronto lineup is brutal Miggy reportedly left with an injured ankle

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Aug 22, 2012 -> 11:16 AM) Also, reasons like tonight are why I hate blackouts. A far superior media outlet (in terms of video quality, graphics, etc) is nationally broadcasting our game, and we get the choppiness of WCIU. Also, I like getting the perspective of the Sox from the broadcasters other than Hawkeroo sometimes. I think the Sox have been on Sunday night baseball once this year? Yep we were on the first Sunday night baseball of the year against Texas.. We will be on here in a couple weeks again on Sunday night in Detroit

QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Aug 22, 2012 -> 12:06 PM) At least you will get to watch it on WCIU. I'll be blacked out because I'm "local", even though there is no way possible for me to watch this game. I guess MLB wants me to illegally stream it for free over the internet? Do you know Of a site where we can stream it.. I'm in the same position as you

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Aug 16, 2012 -> 01:32 PM) Yes, they will block it out in LaSalle even though you won't be able to get the game on TV. Sorry. dang. thanks tho man knew better than to get my hopes up

QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Aug 16, 2012 -> 11:28 AM) MLB.TV Free game of the day. Question do they block it out if your within a certain area of chicago? Bc I do not get WCIU on tv, however I live in La Salle, IL (about 100 miles west of chicago right off I-80) and was wondering if it would be blacked out on MLB.TV. If not, how do I go about watching the game on there? Thanks fellas!

the thing we also have to remember is that our 40 man roster is currently full. So in order for us to pick up someone such as Aviles, we would have to DFA someone

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 13, 2012 -> 10:59 AM) I don't think we know for sure that Aviles cleared waivers. Even if he did, I can't see Boston getting rid of him with Middlebrooks gone for the year now. Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that Mike Aviles has passed through waivers, but the Athletics are unlikely to trade for him.The A's inquired about him before the trade deadline but felt the Red Sox were asking for too much in return for the shortstop. Slusser says the chances of Oakland adding an upgrade at shortstop prior to September are "slim." Aviles is batting .252/.280/.393 with 11 homers and 10 steals this season for Boston. Aug 12 - 9:28 AMSource: San Francisco Chronicle

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Aug 12, 2012 -> 06:25 PM) Since this is quite a noteworthy subject for us at the moment with Hudson and Olmedo currently rounding out the infield depth, I thought I would create a thread for discussion of possible candidates off the waiver wire or plucked from free agency if waived after passing through the waiver process. Candidates At the Moment Jose Lopez, DFA on August 7th, released today by Indians Mike Aviles, placed on waivers August 12th by Red Sox Mike Fontenot, Already cleared waivers, currently a free agent please add any utility infielders that you feel would be good bench players for a few months Mike Aviles is a guy that I am surprised cleared waivers. 252BA with 11 home runs (not to mention the fact that he just wears us out). I sure wouldnt mind us picking him up for our utility guy and DFA Hudson or Olmedo

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 3, 2012 -> 03:57 PM) I wouldn't be completely shocked. Seeing as the LAD just got Blanton, I doubt it is them. id rather it be us than the tigers.. still want no part of that contract tho

QUOTE (Noonskadoodle @ Jul 31, 2012 -> 03:08 PM) Have any of them said KW was still trying to work on something today? bucket hinted kenny was shopping floyd today still around 1

id really like KW to make a move for Torrealba.. hed be a head and shoulders better back up then t-flo

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Jul 31, 2012 -> 02:40 PM) Have we heard the Sox mentioned even once yet today? I don't think we have. It's been WAAAAAAAy quiet from the Sox front office so far...... which IMO means kenny is without a doubt up to something.. i still think he pulls off a deal of some sort today

QUOTE (Caesar @ Jul 31, 2012 -> 02:39 PM) Nothin gonna happen. Thank God. Let's roll with what we have. Sometimes the best trades are the ones you don't make. i wouldnt speak so soon.. we all said the same thing a couple hears ago.. and then about 10 minutes we got word that mr. jake peavy was finally a southsider