1st time in franchise history we've had two guys with 35 or more HR's.

could have 3 and maybe 4 by the end of the season

dye is quickly closing on big papi for AL MVP

Really? Last I checked, Dye is still in Chicago, while Ortiz is in Boston. I'm pretty sure Ortiz has it locked up, even though he doesn't deserve it more than some.

He gone.....

Paulie strikes out.

The one thing that is a shame is if we make the playoffs, Jermaine Dye SHOULD win MVP bar none, but he won't.

Pk whiffs on an inside heater. Is it me or has PK's bat speed fell off a bit of late?

We've got to start getting contributions from our 1-2 hitters, especially if Thome is out. Has there been any update on Thome's injury? Also, what's the expected time of the 2nd big storm?

I expect a new top of the order next year, both at the top and in the 2nd spot. This isn't a knock on Guchi, rather its the fact that we need more speed if we are going to have Ozzie as our manager. I don't mind it because with some speed I think we will be far better.

I don't think anyone thought it was going out.

 

I thought it was going to be extremely close, Hawk has gotta be better ready than that!!

I don't think anyone thought it was going out.

Yea, but its not like Hawk to not say "stretch" on a ball that is in the air in the outfield

No offense to Thome. But he would be next to worthless against Robertson. Dye adds a player in the top three who is deadly against LHP.

The one thing that is a shame is if we make the playoffs, Jermaine Dye SHOULD win MVP bar none, but he won't.

 

I think Dye cares more about making the playoffs then winning the MVP.

I'm actually pretty OK with that lineup, since Thome can't play. Glad to see Dye at #3.

 

 

Ive been screaming to put Dye or Konerko 3rd, and Lo & Behold, Jermaine Goes Yard.

YES!!!

Will Jon give the lead back up right away? Seems like a trend for our pitchers this year.

Yea, but its not like Hawk to not say "stretch" on a ball that is in the air in the outfield

I had trouble seeing it on TV and my guess is so did they.

dye is quickly closing on big papi for AL MVP

If Boston keeps falling behind and Ortiz doesn't have any more walk-offs, I think they'll give it to Jeter. They being ESPN.

Granderson's 0-21 streak is snapped with a leadoff single.

I think Dye cares more about making the playoffs then winning the MVP.

 

Oh of course he does, but it would be a crime for him not to win MVP if we make the playoffs.

I expect a new top of the order next year, both at the top and in the 2nd spot. This isn't a knock on Guchi, rather its the fact that we need more speed if we are going to have Ozzie as our manager. I don't mind it because with some speed I think we will be far better.

I still would like to see what Anderson could do in the 2 hole next year...especially if there's no dropoff in how he's been playing since June 1 before the end of the year.

NICE DP

Jon with the power sinker, and RACK 'EM UP!

 

I still would like to see what Anderson could do in the 2 hole next year...especially if there's no dropoff in how he's been playing since June 1 before the end of the year.

 

Agreed, especially since Brian hits rights and lefties pretty equally (and actually hits righties better).

Didn't think they had a chance in hell at turning that DP.

NICE DP

Are you watching pr0n?

I still would like to see what Anderson could do in the 2 hole next year...especially if there's no dropoff in how he's been playing since June 1 before the end of the year.

Oh god, that would be awful. I'm sorry, Anderson has made some strides but he is far from a 2 hitter. He has a horrible idea of the strike zone and his approach at the plate still has some serious issues. He's got to stay down in that lineup for a year or two.

 

I've long said Anderson has ability but also was one of the few who said he would struggle a lot when he first came up and he will continue to have some struggles as he slowly makes some strides/progress.

 

Jon gets the double play ball. I really have no idea how we turned it considering how slowly the ball was hit and the fact that Uribe had to range to his right and than Guchi had a tough turn. Jon jams Dmitri and its a 1-2-3 bottom of the first for the Tigers.

The rest of the staff should take note with that Jon has shown since he's turned it around, which is it's amazing how much success you have if you can do things as simple as keep the ball down, not walk guys, and not give up homers.

Man I like Dye in the 3 hole. Gooch is beyond awful against LHP, and our lead off hitters seem to be retarded.

 

The rest of the staff should take note with that Jon has shown since he's turned it around, which is it's amazing how much success you have if you can do things as simple as keep the ball down, not walk guys, and not give up homers.

And pitch effectively inside.