August 30, 201114 yr cubans eat live piranhas rios is a bum fun game four back in the always important loss column they won't let me leave
August 30, 201114 yr Author I had to laugh right after I posted this Chuck Garfien called them the young guns too.
August 30, 201114 yr Please stop batting Rios in the 4 spot. It's embarrassing. Go with 1. LF Pierre 2. SS Ramirez 3. 1B Konerko 4. DH Viciedo 5. CF De Aza 6. C Flowers 7. RF Lillibridge 8. 2B Beckham 9. 3B Morel
August 30, 201114 yr ESPNStatsInfo ESPN Stats & Info Mark Buehrle earns his 27th career win vs the Twins-the most wins for any active pitcher against a single team.
August 30, 201114 yr Author QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 29, 2011 -> 07:32 PM) ESPNStatsInfo ESPN Stats & Info Mark Buehrle earns his 27th career win vs the Twins-the most wins for any active pitcher against a single team. I waited for you to start the winners thread but waited as long as I could.
August 30, 201114 yr Nice to see the young guys play well...we will need that if we are going to remain competitive as the team will surely be slashing payroll this offseason.
August 30, 201114 yr Author De Aza real good game . 2 hits, sac bunt, stole 3rd to set up the sac fly by Flowers, nice running catch coming in on a ball in the early innings. Alexei with the tag up on a fly to center then scoring on the infield hit too. Viciedo 1st to 3rd on a De Aza single and a stolen base. Ozzie ball by the kids !
August 30, 201114 yr I'm curious, and please don't misinterpret my motive here. I'm not trying to say "I told you so", as it's much too early to draw any conclusions. However, for those of you who were so certain that de Aza was nothing more than a "AAAA" player, or a "4TH outfielder", have you changed your minds about his ability to play and contribute, on a regular basis, at the Big League level? I personally have always liked his skill set. He's a good outfielder, with speed and a good arm. He hustles, has some pop and just plays the game the way that I like to see it played. He has really been sensational vs. RHP, the last two seasons at AAA, and seems to be able to translate that skill to the Majors. Next season, I'd like to see a Lillibridge/de Aza platoon in Left, if either Quentin or Rios is gone. If the Sox could only unload that Rios contract, I'd love an outfield of Viciedo in Left, a platoon of de Aza and Lillibridge in Center, and Quentin in Right. What do you guys see in de Aza, and what do you think of the platoon idea?
August 30, 201114 yr QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Aug 29, 2011 -> 09:34 PM) I waited for you to start the winners thread but waited as long as I could. I don't mind sharing!
August 30, 201114 yr QUOTE (Lillian @ Aug 29, 2011 -> 09:38 PM) I'm curious, and please don't misinterpret my motive here. I'm not trying to say "I told you so", as it's much too early to draw any conclusions. However, for those of you who were so certain that de Aza was nothing more than a "AAAA" player, or a "4TH outfielder", have you changed your minds about his ability to play and contribute, on a regular basis, at the Big League level? I personally have always liked his skill set. He's a good outfielder, with speed and a good arm. He hustles, has some pop and just plays the game the way that I like to see it played. He has really been sensational vs. RHP, the last two seasons at AAA, and seems to be able to translate that skill to the Majors. Next season, I'd like to see a Lillibridge/de Aza platoon in Left, if either Quentin or Rios is gone. If the Sox could only unload that Rios contract, I'd love an outfield of Viciedo in Left, a platoon of de Aza and Lillibridge in Center, and Quentin in Right. What do you guys see in de Aza, and what do you think of the platoon idea? It's far too early in his major league career for anyone to change their minds. We've seen guys come up and do well only to fall off rather quickly.
August 30, 201114 yr QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Aug 29, 2011 -> 08:22 PM) Call up Tim Laker. Good one, and there's some merit to it. Lots of guys improved this year, and more importantly during this year down in Charlotte. If we do, in fact, replace Walk, this guy deserves consideration.
August 30, 201114 yr Author QUOTE (Lillian @ Aug 29, 2011 -> 07:38 PM) I'm curious, and please don't misinterpret my motive here. I'm not trying to say "I told you so", as it's much too early to draw any conclusions. However, for those of you who were so certain that de Aza was nothing more than a "AAAA" player, or a "4TH outfielder", have you changed your minds about his ability to play and contribute, on a regular basis, at the Big League level? I personally have always liked his skill set. He's a good outfielder, with speed and a good arm. He hustles, has some pop and just plays the game the way that I like to see it played. He has really been sensational vs. RHP, the last two seasons at AAA, and seems to be able to translate that skill to the Majors. Next season, I'd like to see a Lillibridge/de Aza platoon in Left, if either Quentin or Rios is gone. If the Sox could only unload that Rios contract, I'd love an outfield of Viciedo in Left, a platoon of de Aza and Lillibridge in Center, and Quentin in Right. What do you guys see in de Aza, and what do you think of the platoon idea? De Aza can do a little bit of everything as tonights game so boldly illustrated. I like him a lot but I'm one of those "glass is half full" guys when it comes to the Sox. I think he's a huge asset and injects a lot of life into the team.He's had triples doubles and HR's in his short time up and fields his position very well. I think Viciedo is a right fielder because of his arm so DeAza can play center and If we still have Q maybe LF for him. Lilli will be the Jack of all trades.
August 30, 201114 yr Look forward to De Aza batting leadoff next year. Ya know...with Flowers emergence...if they could deal AJ for the right price...why not. Either way...these three guys MUST stick. Actually opens up the possibility of eating salary to dump some dead weight IMO...
August 30, 201114 yr If the Sox sweep the Twins and the Royals get one more vs Detroit, then the lead would be down to 3.5 going into the weekend. Then if the Sox take 2 of 3 in Detroit, the Sox would be down 2.5 with 25 left. If this plays out the rest of the week, I'll officially jump back on. Edited August 30, 201114 yr by flavum
August 30, 201114 yr We're in the race! The Cheryl Tig's are good at blowing divisions in the latter part of the season. Not saying we are going to win this division, but don't count us out as now. Just keep playing our best lineup which means ....sorry but Dunn & Dunner are going to have to be bench buddies for now.
August 30, 201114 yr Author QUOTE (flavum @ Aug 29, 2011 -> 07:56 PM) If the Sox sweep the Twins and the Royals get one more vs Detroit, then the lead would be down to 3.5 going into the weekend. Then if the Sox take 2 of 3 in Detroit, the Sox would be down 2.5 with 25 left. If this plays out the rest of the week, I'll officially jump back on. Wow you've changed your tune quite a bit. Every other post out of you was how it was over and we'd never catch the Tigers to paraphase you. We need you man jump back on now !
August 30, 201114 yr QUOTE (Lillian @ Aug 30, 2011 -> 03:38 AM) I'm curious, and please don't misinterpret my motive here. I'm not trying to say "I told you so", as it's much too early to draw any conclusions. However, for those of you who were so certain that de Aza was nothing more than a "AAAA" player, or a "4TH outfielder", have you changed your minds about his ability to play and contribute, on a regular basis, at the Big League level? I personally have always liked his skill set. He's a good outfielder, with speed and a good arm. He hustles, has some pop and just plays the game the way that I like to see it played. He has really been sensational vs. RHP, the last two seasons at AAA, and seems to be able to translate that skill to the Majors. Next season, I'd like to see a Lillibridge/de Aza platoon in Left, if either Quentin or Rios is gone. If the Sox could only unload that Rios contract, I'd love an outfield of Viciedo in Left, a platoon of de Aza and Lillibridge in Center, and Quentin in Right. What do you guys see in de Aza, and what do you think of the platoon idea? QUOTE (flavum @ Aug 30, 2011 -> 03:46 AM) 20 quality starts out of 26 for Buehrle. Pay that man. 1.) Why platoon DeAza? He should play every day next year. Rios should be our fourth outfielder. Dayan/DeAza/CQ. Rios and Lilly spot duty. 2.) Is he arguably the best starting pitcher in Sox history? Open the vault for him.
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