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QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jun 13, 2014 -> 09:11 AM) How can you not love Bo? I BOlieve!!!

Ugh. This thread really makes me miss Avi Garcia even more. De Aza is likely getting more playing time to enhance his value. Everyone knows he is not part of the future core, but it would be nice to get something for him.

QUOTE (Charlie Haeger's Knuckles @ Jun 8, 2014 -> 02:48 PM) Someone put RV out of his misery, please. The problem with hiring a former-player/fan-favorite is it becomes hard to fire them when the vast majority of the fan base will ignore how terrible of a manager he is and rely solely on 20 year old memories when judging his "performance" to the White Sox. To be fair, many Sox fans were pretty tough on Robin during the Q & A session at Soxfest this year. I'm sure fans will forever be fond of his playing days, but Sox fans are not blind. In fact, I'm calling it now- if the Sox have another 2nd half collapse and they only win between 70-75 games, Robin will be on the hot seat. If they don't fire him, then Hahn should be on the hot seat for not bringing in a better manager.

Beckham will likely be dealt this summer. We need to give Semien more ABs. What can we get back for Beckham? I'm thinking a Beckham deal would likely involve another MLB player and perhaps a pitching prospect.

We have to give credit to Coach Steversen. The hitters are being patient this year and the results are evident.

Samardzija is good. I wonder how much the Cubs will eventually get for him?

QUOTE (flavum @ May 5, 2014 -> 09:19 PM) Sox will lose this game. Dunn should have scored...twice. I was shocked that he didn't run home on that wild pitch. Seriously, in a pitchers duel?! What a chooch.

Unfortunately, the Sox still do not have the luxury of trading minor league talent for a veteran starting pitcher. Hahn's mission over the next 2 to 3 years is to quickly build up a strong young core of players and make the system deep. This is priority #1. I truly believe that Hahn will begin selling some of the veteran players as early as June this season. I expect guys like Beckham and Dunn dealt sooner than later. We obviously won't get much for Dunn, but I'm hoping Hahn will find a desperate team for Beckham. Hahn may want to consider selling high on Viciedo as well. I expect Hahn to be aggressive this Summer, but not in regards to adding veterans, but to simply add more youth.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Apr 26, 2014 -> 01:24 PM) Why does WCIU even exist? For us non-cable folk, WCIU is a wonderful thing

What if the Sox actually signed Tanaka? I still think about that every once in awhile.

I'm ready to move on with life without Beckham. Semein should be our everyday 2b- there's no doubt. I guess send Semien down for a few months until we trade Gordon? Will Gordon actually have any trade value ? Who shall be in the market for a 2b this deadline?

Any chance that Hansen will be the dude they bring up?

It looks like 2014 will be a year filled with injuries. Beckham, Garcia, Eaton and now Sale. Me no likey.

Well... Something needed to be done. Good luck Rienzo!

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 19, 2014 -> 08:36 AM) If we use Axelrod all season, we actually might end up with the lowest attendance in MLB this year. That's not going to happen. Sacrificial long man, fine, whatever. Not a part of the rotation equation. Bring up Reinzo and hope for the best. We are pretty thin in options at this point of the season.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Apr 19, 2014 -> 07:36 AM) It boggled my mind then, it boggles my mind now, how anyone could have thought this guy was going to be effective was beyond me. He made 5 minor league starts last year and they were very similar to his results this season. He was still coming off a serious injury and was going to be rusty any way you slice it. Finally, he wasn't very good to begin with. I agree... I thought this whole Paulino experiment was a bit odd to me. Perhaps Coop thought he could have pulled off a miracle? Regardless, theirs scouts really botched this one. Time to move on.

Paulino might just be one of the worst starting pitchers I have seen pitch wearing a Sox uniform. The dude is BAD. It's time for the Sox to cut their losses. They took a chance on the guy, and it didn't pay off. I'm not blaming the Sox for taking a chance. I mean, it did work when they took risks on guys like Loaiza and even Humber for a short while. But if the guy can't produce, we MUST look into the next option. It appears as if Axelrod or Rienzo will be heading the list for the next guy up. Do the right thing, Hahn- cut Paulino now.

I'm not impressed with what I've seen from Paulino. I wonder how long it will be before he is demoted and Hanson is promoted? It is still very early but I really do not see Paulino in the longterm plans. Our pen has been very bad as well. I'll be alittle more patient with them before I judge. The offense has really surprised me thus far. The future of this lineup is very bright. Especially once Avi Garcia returns in 2015.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 10, 2014 -> 05:43 PM) Welcome to why rebuilding is dangerous. It doesn't take much to push it back a year... and another year... and another year. Awful for Garcia. He just seemed like he was coming together at the plate, but I agree that watching him in RF, you could almost see an injury coming. He looked like he already hurt himself on the same sort of dive over opening weekend. His future should be as a LF. That position is much easier to handle.

I'm beyond sad right now. This was supposed to be a year of growth for him. Here's to a speedy recovery!! He is such an important piece to our future. Looking at the positives here: 1) more playing time for both Viciedo and De Aza which will hopefully increase trade value. 2) gives the other Danks a chance to impress as the 4th OF, perhaps a chance of earning that same role for 2015. 3) this was a designed year for growth anyway, it will not hurt to earn another top 10 pick in 2015. At least we still have Eaton and Abreu to watch. Both of these dudes look legit. I can't wait to see Davidson later this year too!

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Apr 5, 2014 -> 04:12 PM) "We decided to roll the dice by pitching to Perez. It came up craps" Robin is over managing. He is not off to a good start.

Probably a good thing to give Garcia a day off. The dude is off to a rough start. Happy to see Viciedo in there. He needs more ABs.

I'll cheer for Buerhle every time. He will return to finish his career with us. I just have a hunch I'll cheer for AJ and Uribe as well. Pretty much anybody who was part of I the '05 squad. And that does include BMac It will be good for the organization if Reed and Santiago succeed because most GMs can recognize that from afar. I also hope Eaton and Davidson rock the house for us!!!!

Viciedo is learning patience during the early part of the season.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 31, 2014 -> 09:31 AM) I'd rather see both sides agree to void the deal, and the Sox find a new sponsor who pays assloads more to put their name on the walls. That is another possibility. Reiny did it right the first time, using the $68 million on ballpark improvements in 2004. If he can get $128 million for another name, just imagine the possibilities for the stadium and fan experiences around the park! BTW, I love our ballpark and it has the best food out of any park in the country! Even Cub fans will admit to that