Jose Abreu

QUOTE (professa @ Aug 7, 2014 -> 08:57 PM) Sign Brandon McCarthy 3yrs 30 million Sign Jonny Gomes 2 yrs 14 million Acquire/sign Gerardo Parra (if non tendered) 1 yr 5 million w/ club option Sign Michael Cuddyer 2 yr 20 million RH relief pitcher LH relief pitcher vs. RHP 1. Eaton CF 2. Parra LF 3. Cuddyer DH 4. Abreu 1B 5. Avi Garcia RF 6. Conor Gillaspie 3B 7. Alexei Ramirez SS 8. Marcus Semien/Micah Johnson 2B 9. Tyler Flowers C vs LHP 1. Eaton CF 2. Alexei SS 3.Cuddyer DH/LF 4. Abreu 1B 5. Avi Garcia 6. Jonny Gomes LF/DH 7. Beckham 3B 8. Semien/Micah 2B 9. Flowers C Rotation 1. Sale 2. Quintana 3. McCarthy 4. Danks 5. Noesi/Erik Johnson/Rodon Like the idea of Beckham platooning with Conor. Like LF platoon too.McCarthy would be a nice add. Also, does anyone think the Halos would do a Danks-CJ Wilson swap straight up? CJ has struggled this year, but I think he has more upside than Danks. We could try and sell the fact that Danks is younger and a little cheaper. Just a thought. I think Micah wouldn't need a platoon partner. Not that I think he'll have these exact splits in the Majors, but he hits pretty well against both RHP and LHP. (.313/.288)

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 7, 2014 -> 11:42 PM) I'm really not a fan of promoting him so he can be a reliever. I like the approach they took today of allowing him to prepare like he was a starter, and then give him a few innings. Are you suggesting he do that in the Majors?

Why am I staying up to watch a 10-2 game?

hope Rienzo's OK, that looked bad

QUOTE (1dog @ Aug 7, 2014 -> 11:33 PM) Can someone tell me what Hawk was referring to a couple innings ago when he was talking about Alexei Ramirez? Something happened before last season and that contributed to why he was not himself, etc. father in law was murdered

QUOTE (peavy44 @ Aug 7, 2014 -> 11:30 PM) I think connor should be lead off hitter cus of his obp. he's not very fast though

QUOTE (Feeky Magee @ Aug 7, 2014 -> 11:22 PM) Just woke up. Looking at the box score. Can someone please tell me that Leury Garcia leading off is some sort of sick joke by mlb.com? nope, sorry

This reminds me of Peavy's nightmare game at SAFECO last year.

sigh. 7-2

Ackley's 18-32 with the bases loaded? Seriously? edit- now 19-33

A camera filming a camera filming a camera filming the game. Thanks, WGN.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Aug 7, 2014 -> 11:10 PM) I am 21.. That is why I asked where he is from. Just trying to understand why he posts the way he does OK, I'm in high school so I was wondering if by "young" you meant 15-25 or under 40.

Webb has been OK this year. Just needs to watch the walks

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Aug 7, 2014 -> 11:07 PM) I am pretty young myself but I can hardly comprehend what he is saying. Also he is talking crazy Maybe he's a foreigner, I don't know. How young are you

QUOTE (peavy44 @ Aug 7, 2014 -> 11:07 PM) U people have fun making fun of me makes no sense. don't worry buddy you're fine

QUOTE (peavy44 @ Aug 7, 2014 -> 11:06 PM) Its a rebuilding year who cares who we throw out there. Some of the guys who are long-term pieces need more time to develop in the minors. Carroll is almost 30 (if not already) and he is not part of this team's future plans.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Aug 7, 2014 -> 11:05 PM) Where are you from?or how old are you? Hey now, we younger posters can use comprehensible grammar...

retalitation! go Scott

By the way people usually talk about Viciedo here, you wouldn't think he has 15 HRs this year.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 7, 2014 -> 10:49 PM) Given his history of taking a while to adjust to the level he gets promoted to. I honestly think getting him to master one level at a time is the smart plan. He's hitting .291 in Charlotte, he was just promoted earlier this year

QUOTE (Baron @ Aug 7, 2014 -> 10:47 PM) Yeah....first time there and its with my Grandfather. That's the main reason. You have been forgiven

While I don't think Micah is ready yet, he certainly isn't as far away as some of you are saying... what makes you think he needs another full year?

QUOTE (Baron @ Aug 7, 2014 -> 10:43 PM) Merkin just tweeted me its tough to drop every guy who doesnt meet expectations. Except for the little fact that we have his replacement in the minors. Seriously, your avatar is at Wrigley?

slick play Alexei

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 7, 2014 -> 10:34 PM) They won't spend that much on Miller, which is probably good, or else we would get so sick of hearing the term "Nintendo Stuff" With the way our LH relievers have performed this year, I'd be willing to bear it.