Flash Tizzle

QUOTE(Athomeboy_2000 @ Apr 25, 2007 -> 12:03 PM) They could send it tomorrow and none of us, nor our grandchildren, nor their grandchildren, nor THEIR grandchildren, ect would ever find out. As fo August of 2006, The Voyager 1 space craft is only .002 light years from the sun and It's been out in space for over 29 years!!! At that rate, it would take 297,250 years to reach this newly found planet. Hmm. We could update the old song from Zager and Evans. In the year 299,257 If man is still alive If woman can survive, they may find....

QUOTE(DrunkBomber @ Apr 25, 2007 -> 11:41 AM) I saw them talking about this on the news. This is really interesting. I wonder how long until they send something out there to check it out. I'm guessing it's going to be quite awhile before anyone thinks about that. We'll be lucky to reach anything even one light year from Earth, yet alone twenty. There are probably billions of planets similar to Earth out in the solar system. Wake me when we find an Earth-like planet with Earth-like creatures roaming on it.

QUOTE(chimpy2121 @ Apr 25, 2007 -> 11:27 AM) Another prospect I really like is Michael Main. I doubt he falls to us and I doubt we would pick him anyways, but his fastball tops at 98-99 mph. He's also a great athlete; 4.4 40 speed, would prob be a 5th-10th round pick as an outfielder. But then again, I hope he decides to go to college. FSU could use a pitcher like that. Main is definitely a Top 15 draft pick based upon his arm alone. He's one of those pitchers whose stock won't fall, regardless of his senior statistics, unless an injury occurs. As of now, If I had to provide a realistic draft board based upon players I feel may be available at #25, it'd be Jarrod Parker, Matt LaPorta, then Greg Peavey.

QUOTE(SoxAce @ Apr 25, 2007 -> 12:23 AM) 1-2-3 for BAAAAAd Bobby Jenks. Sox win 9-7... Yesss! Flash's reverse psychology works. Yeah......reverse psychology...... Damn, and I was ready to post in the postgame thread if the Sox lost. But now that they won, I see no purpose.

QUOTE(SoxAce @ Apr 25, 2007 -> 12:20 AM) I'll take you bet. Yeah, after one out. It's not over yet.

You just know nothing will be easy this upcoming inning. I'd bet more for Jenks giving up a run than him pitching a perfect 9th for the save.

You know there are some people on this club happy to see Hernandez hit with that foul ball.

QUOTE(SoxAce @ Apr 24, 2007 -> 11:03 PM) Noe Rodriguez 1.0 IP 1 H 0 R 0 ER 0 BB 3 SO Flash is very very slowly getting impressed. Have I given you consent to use my name? Remove it immediately from your signature.

Anyone have an idea where Kyle O'Campo is projected to fall in the amateur draft? I watched his draft video available through Milb.com and was quite impressed. Kyle's velocity sat between 91-93, and he featured an impressive slider; albeit without much command. He'd be an interesting 2nd record pick. With a 6'3, 180 pound stature there's always the chance of adding additional velocity.

CHOKE CREDE!!! Unfortunately we're expecting our bullpen to hold this tie.

QUOTE(chisox72 @ Apr 24, 2007 -> 11:32 PM) Now its the wetness of the field that is causing us to implode... Let's see how Kansas City handles the slippery, slick free tundra that is the Kansas City outfield. You would think that it's impossible to clearly field a ground ball out there. Let's just see how their players handle it.

I thought we had a bullpen? This is becoming embarrassing to watch.

Well, that's just tremendous. Placing aside Ozuna's inability to field a ground ball, there's yet another blown lead for our VAUNTED bullpen.

Chat. http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?autocom=chat

QUOTE(He_Gawn @ Apr 23, 2007 -> 08:39 PM) We have faced Jarrod Parker and the kid is a freak! Slider is like one of you said, devastating. Rumor also has it he's hitting mid 90's this year and has hit as high as 98. I hope he's around at #25. Without a 1st round sandwich pick we may have to draft someone due for a slightly lower position. Broadway and McCulloch are recent examples of this.

-Charlotte losing 7-1 entering the top of the 9th. Haeger allowed 13 baserunners in 7 innings, yet somehow held the damage to three earned runs. Fields: 2-3 Sweeney: 0-2; BB Terrero: 1-3; 2B -Mississippi leading Birmingham 2-0 in the 8th. Egbert's line -- 7IP, 3H, 2ER, 1BB, 7SO, 0HRs. ERA stands at 1.80 for the season. -Winston Salem defeated Potomac 10-2. McCulloch with the victory, pitching 5 innings, 1 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 3 SO. Lujan: 2IP, H, 2BB, 2SO Cunningham: 3-5; 3B (.375avg) -Kannapolis lost 4-1. Gomes: 1-3; BB Carter: 2-4

I believe the following quotes will be mentioned at some point tomorrow: Hawk: "You know DJ, whenever you face this Kansas City ballclub you have to throw out the records. They play us TOUGH." DJ (Addressing some comment from Hawk)"No question. Gill Meche is earning every penny of his salary today against our ballclub." Hawk: (chuckles) "I'll tell you what, Grudzielanek swings a magic wand against our ballclub."

I'd like to visit Serbia with Soxfan1, or Minnesota with MinnesotaSoxFan. Anything to be near those two for an extended period of time.

Happy Birthday, Jason. You know, it'd be a great birthday present for yourself and the entire Soxtalk community if the Futuresox Top 25 list was released.

QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ Apr 22, 2007 -> 07:39 PM) This has officially reached absurdity. Who are the experts then, hot shot, the guys that wrote your Baseball America? Yes. As well as the writers from Baseball America, Hardball Times, Baseball Think Factory, and whichever free-lance scout signed Francisco Liriano. Of course there is. Guillen and Williams knew the right people, played professional baseball, and were afforded the opportunity to continue within the sport beyond their playing days. I don't know for sure whether or not I know more about baseball then Guillen. I do know from his on-field decision making he's hardly a genius. Which is what I originally addressed.

QUOTE(CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Apr 22, 2007 -> 06:36 PM) Is every player in baseball a superstar or did I miss something ? As with most of the posters who support Erstad (and there are way more then the louder more obnoxious ones might have u think) we just support the team as a whole and try to leave the managing and general manging to the experts of which you are not one. I believe a common misconception among baseball fans is a general manager and manager have to be considered "experts" since, after all, they do hold a valuable baseball position. Williams? I would consider him an expert. Guillen? Not so much. I'm convinced half this board could make gut decisions and hold grudges against younger players.

Here's the entire list if any is interested. http://story.scout.com/a.z?s=283&p=2&c=635519 Kapkoment was right about Aumont. Him and Tanner Robles have shot up since pre-season projections were last posted. It's a shame, as those two were pitchers I was hoping the White Sox would draft. I'm surprised Greg Peavey hasn't improved his stock. His low velocity (~88-90) and likelihood of attending Oregon State may have sent him down into the compensation round. If Jarrod Parker isn't available, I wouldn't mind taking a risk. Even though Boras is his agent. From what I've read, his velocity isn't overpowering but everything he features has movement and his slider is devastating. Although I absolutely love the idea of taking LaPorta. I just fear he'll move up past us if he continues raking.

QUOTE(LVSoxFan @ Apr 22, 2007 -> 03:20 PM) What is this a pop up contest? If we told these hitters the objective of baseball is to popout, I'm thinking they'd naturally go against this and adopt line-drive approaches.

Thanks Inge. Who do you think is in CF, Anderson?

If you're one to believe in things "evening out" in baseball, you can say if Detroit wins this game it's to make up for yesterdays. Did we really deserve to win yesterday? Their defense gave us five additional outs in an inning.