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If anyone could play until they're in their mid-40's it'd be Ichiro. He may be regressing this season, it may just be one down season we wont really know until next year, but he's out there every day and is extremely healthy. He could keep it going for another 6-7 years and reach 3,000 if he can stay healthy. Ichiro combined between Japan and MLB: 3,623 hits. That is pretty amazing. He'll definitely get to a combined 4,000 before all is said and done and possibly reach Rose's number...

I was thinking about this yesterday with Jeter hitting #3000... Will a player EVER top Pete Rose's hits record? About 5-6 years ago I thought Jeter had a shot. He was constantly getting 200 hits a season, and just seemed like one of those guys that was so consistent making contact and was never really injured. But now he's 37 and just got #3000, and is regressing. Ichiro was another idea, but like Jeter is regressing and getting older. He might not even crack 3000 if he continues this drop. Had he joined the MLB a few years earlier he might have had a chance. To even get to 3,000 or 4,000 for that matter you're gonna need to be very healthy. Be great from the start of your career. Gonna have to average 200 hits a year at least. Can't be much more than a singles doubles guy, someone with big power won't make enough contact... and probably going to have to play 20+ years.... That's a tough task right there.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jul 10, 2011 -> 11:16 AM) I was with you until we won yesterday. At this point I'll take 2 straight wins against this team going into the break. I just can't stand this team as constructed/managed right now. Winning every once and a while, being allergic to .500. F that.

If a loss means Ozzie might get fired (or whatever changes are being hinted at....) I would not be opposed to that.

It's kinda true. If the Sox played the Yankees in '10 or '09 I bet they win at least 1-2 games. Maybe not the series, but they would have put up a better fighting chance against them.

QUOTE (Baron @ Jul 9, 2011 -> 09:11 PM) Buster_ESPN Buster Olney Lots of rumors swirling about managerial change with the White Sox, but high-ranking source says change with Ozzie not being considered. from twitter....ug Goddamnit....

Yay... I guess? I don't want to say I'm rotting against the Sox, but I'm rooting for change. Winning wont accomplish anything. This team as constructed SUCKS. Changes need to happen to still take advantage of this still weak division.... Losing shakes things up enough for change or at the very least a good start going into next season.

I love it...

Thank You FOX! I don't have to see this game

Gonna need a 1-2-3 here from Gavin.... I'll accept one base runner but NO RUNS FLOYD!

He pretty much kilt that ball...

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 8, 2011 -> 04:22 PM) Exactly If that was truly the case, I would be pissed. Take your reality show drama to f***ing MTV. Don't ruin my favorite baseball team cause you too assholes can't get along anymore....

The Sox firing Joey Cora would be the most hilarious thing to ever happen. What on earth does that accomplish? Just Kenny f***ing with Ozzie, like, "I just fired your best friend and bench coach. Your move!"

If Ozzie doesn't know what to do anymore to get this team motivated then he doesn't need to be employed anymore....

I'm enjoying the s*** out of watching Santiago pitch. Please dont' replace him with Pena like we f***ing know you will Ozzie...

Seriously a 4 game sweep by the Twins might be the only way changes are made.... I welcome it at this point. I can't f***ing STAND this team as it's constructed...

Honestly, if Ozzie can't figure out why the Sox can't beat the Twins (or why as a team manager he can't get the heads right on these guys/can't motivate them) and just throws his hands in the air and shrugs, recommending they just "play through it" then maybe we need a new manager. It's that freakin' simple. Another other coach in the MLB or anyone in a management position at ANY JOB would be replaced already....

I really should cancel my MLB.TV subscription....

And that'll do it...

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 7, 2011 -> 05:26 PM) It's early, but Pavano doesn't look right. His fastball seems way down. Don't worry, the Sox batters will help him out big time...

Classic, classic Sox vs. Twins DP haha

I'll wait till the 1-2-3 bottom of the first before I say it's over haha

Is it way too early to declare... GAME. ??

That didn't take long...

QUOTE (OilCan @ Jul 7, 2011 -> 04:45 PM) Currently, Viciedo is hitting .341 against RHP, .274 against LHP. You know what that means.... Ozzie will bench his ass against all righties.... If he is able to be called up. He'll base it on last years always vs. Lefties thing.