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QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Jul 10, 2005 -> 12:12 AM) With the story about Rowand and possible enhancements in previous years, you would think the organization would have some inkling of that, and the way Aaron has struggled, maybe there is something to the Griffey thing Ladewski was suggesting last week. I think Griffey would be on the DL within 1 week of being acquired, personally. Rowand has nowhere near the power he had last year, his bat speed is down, his throwing arm has really deteriorated, and he seems slower running now than he did a few years ago. Like I said earlier, I really do like Rowand. However, I think last year might have been his peak year.

QUOTE(qwerty @ Jul 10, 2005 -> 12:11 AM) Hey, we are thirty games over .500 no? Is that supposed to be a sarcastic comment, making fun of those who use the record statistic as their support for any argument? I just know we have yet to beat a tough pitcher this entire season, and if this team has any hope of a postseason run, they're going to have to become better protect hitters.

Like I said, Zito's making it look way too easy. After having just faced Zito last Sunday, we should be having better AB against him.

Our hitters do an awful job at protecting with two strikes. Even if the pitch is a little inside/outside, you have to foul off tough pitches in order to keep the AB alive. You can't rely on the umpire to bail you out on close pitches all the time.

Anyone ever notice how many balls Rowand fouls off over the first base dugout? I know his stroke is to the opposite field, but he's just not getting the bat head through the zone. He had so many doubles down the LF line last year.

PK looking like a little leaguer tonight at the plate. It's mind-boggling to me how bad the 1B position in the AL is this season for him to make the ASG. Good for PK, at least.

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Jul 10, 2005 -> 12:03 AM) Who cares what the media thinks and who cares about the Cubs. On a sidenote is Eric Byrnes the Aaron Rowand of the west or what?? They play very similar imo. You obviously don't work with Cubs fans, do you?

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Jul 9, 2005 -> 11:59 PM) We have 18 more outs, calm down buddy. Also, who gives a s*** about the Cubs. I do, I hate those f***ers. Trust me, if they go on to sweep the Marlins this wknd, all you'll hear for the next 3 days in the local media is how much of a genius Dusty/Hendry is because they sent down Patterson, and rejuvenated the team. If you combine that with the Sox getting swept, and the Twins winning the next two games....it definitely won't be the best of times. Again, this is just a scenario I hoped I wouldn't have to see, and I'm not saying the result of any of these games are final.

If we continue to get down in the count to Zito because of his fastball, we're not going to score s*** this game.

Cubs now lead 4-2, Twins are winning, and Sox are losing. My nightmare weekend scenario is looking way too possible right now.

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Jul 9, 2005 -> 11:52 PM) If we'd play the Rangers in the playoffs which won't happen, we'd rock them. Probably a sweep. I want NOTHING to do with the Rangers line-up. Especially considering they tee-off against Sox pitchers in Texas on a regular basis. I would like our chances of winning a 4-2 game against the A's. Anyways, there's still a long way to go before we can worry about that.

QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Jul 9, 2005 -> 11:47 PM) I pray to God that the Angels and Rangers don't fall apart because we wouldn't win a game against Oakland in the playoffs. Not one. There's not a doubt in my mind I'd rather play the A's in the playoffs than the Rangers or Angels. The Rangers offense is awesome, and the Angels have a dynamite team with a great bullpen. We didn't see Vlad from them this year or K-Rod, which really helped. We match-up better against the A's....we just have to stop playing like pussies against them.

QUOTE(CYGarland @ Jul 9, 2005 -> 11:42 PM) I have watched just about every Sox game this year, and it seems like he has hit a ton of ground balls and fly balls to right, that have just missed going out. I think if he tried to pull the ball more he would probably have more HR's. Of course his average would probably be lower. Those deep flyballs were going out last year for Rowand. He went from being able to hit the ball out consistently the opposite way, to having those balls go to the warning track. Look, I love what Rowand does for this team and his attitude, but I had my suspicion for a while this year. Then, the father of a minor leaguer we've all heard of confirmed what I believed.

QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Jul 9, 2005 -> 11:42 PM) Speaking of the juice, I have a feeling Timo uses it.... The only juice Timo likes is the Ozzie juice

QUOTE(ChWRoCk2 @ Jul 9, 2005 -> 11:41 PM) ozuna grounds out to zito why are we playing another sunday lineup? Crede's back looked like it was acting up last night. If his back problem still continues after the ASB, we must make a trade. In no way is Ozuna an everyday 3rd baseman. He can play SS or 2B solid, but his play at 3B is pretty bad.

Zito makes it look so easy against us. Also, Ozuna should definitely be the number 9 hitter. The only way he'll benefit the offense is by getting on base in front of Pods.

QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Jul 9, 2005 -> 11:40 PM) Would anyone really doubt it? We'd be naive to think that none of the Sox players were on it. I've always thought that Olivo was on the juice.

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Jul 9, 2005 -> 11:39 PM) I know what you're suggesting but I really doubt it. Would it surprise you? His numbers are really down this year, and this info was relayed to me by the father of a Sox minor leaguer who gave plenty of details about it.

QUOTE(ChWRoCk2 @ Jul 9, 2005 -> 11:38 PM) this is gonna be a long game.......... Well, we'll see Jenks likely, so at least there's something to look forward to if we're losing. Of course, I'd rather win and have to care less who pitches.

QUOTE(quickman @ Jul 9, 2005 -> 11:38 PM) Your suggesting Just stating what I've heard.

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Jul 9, 2005 -> 11:35 PM) Rowand only has 2 extra base hits since June 8th. His power numbers are really down. In my mind, and according to the father of a Sox minor leaguer, there's a reason for that.

A's unable to go for the kill thankfully. As much as Willie sucked last night, we should have never been in the game. A's left a ton of players in scoring position last night.

A's have three players in their lefty lineup that just rock lefty pitching, but struggle against righties. Kielty, Byrnes, and Ginter are very good hitters against LHP. Those guys have killed Buehrle this season.

That's a routine double play with Crede at 3rd base. This game is one hit from being out of hand already.

I'd like Duque or McCarthy's chances against the A's more than I would Buehrle right now.....and that's why Ozuna is NOT a 3rd baseman.