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And thanks to the Indians we're still up 1/2 game.

QUOTE (Felix @ Aug 2, 2008 -> 12:13 PM) No, but saying he'll hit anywhere from .275 to .350 isn't really saying anything. If you're going to try and make a prediction, at least be a bit more specific. It's like saying someone is going to hit anywhere from 20 to 50 home runs next year, does that tell you anything? My point was at worst he's a solid player at best he's a superstar. I think that is saying something. We just don't know yet with less then a season under his belt do we ?

QUOTE (Felix @ Aug 2, 2008 -> 11:08 AM) Just like the Sox will win anywhere from 60 wins to 110 wins, right? What's your point ? You can give me more exact figures on what his batting average next year will be ?

QUOTE (Winning Ugly @ Aug 1, 2008 -> 07:19 PM) I'm baccccckkkkk also. Muhahahahaha!!! My sig expired 3 years ago too but I just can't let it go.

Clemente , Mays. Mantle, Aaron. I'm older than 38.

QUOTE (SoxFanForever @ Aug 2, 2008 -> 06:55 AM) Carlos Gomez Don't forget Yaz.

As cold as it might seem , Griffey is a guy to help push the Sox into the playoffs this year only. He can't play centerfield every day. Not even close. He's a huge injury risk . He was booed in Cincy for his play in right field. Can't keep both Griffey and Thome next year. Nor both Konerko and Swisher if neither one is going to hit. Alexei at any position has to be considered even centerfield. In a full season he'll possibly hit anywhere from .275-.350 . He's a natural athlete. The Sox have always been more likely to pursue what they need in trades not free agency so 1 free agent signing is possible , 2 unlikely. Thome, Griffey , Konerko, Swisher they could all be gone next year. The only thing that will make this easier is either PK or Swish shows vast improvement from this point forward. Good luck figuring it all out Kenny . That's why you get the big bucks.

QUOTE (Princess Dye @ Aug 1, 2008 -> 11:01 PM) although interestingly, you may figure that to win next yr, you need to cobble together a DH out of two injury prone guys in Grif/Thome Kind of like Everett/Thomas ended up working out Having 2 guys who don't play the field cripples the roster.

QUOTE (Flash Tizzle @ Aug 2, 2008 -> 01:03 AM) Haha, what's with the physical descriptions of posters Pratt? Otherwise it was an interesting account of the game and both websites. I'm upset I missed Dougly more than anything else Aspiring novelist.

Let the Griffey era begin on your 1st place CWS.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 1, 2008 -> 12:21 PM) I hate to tell you this, but you have been traded to WSI for a poster to be named later... He'll have to clear waivers first.

Since we're quoting Animal House: "Oh boy, this is great ! "

QUOTE (Flash Tizzle @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 08:18 PM) I was not doing what Hawk was doing. I predicted they'd lose the lead even before the inning began because I had a sinking feeling something would go wrong. Is it coincidence everything happened as I said? Yes, and it goes more towards the belief I have that the players think more closely to us than we imagine. Like they're waiting for something to go wrong. We've al been conditioned to feel this way, and this is what I want changed. I'm not suggesting Twins lack talent. As I wrote in the initial post, it's intangible ideas we're talking about. Pitchers still have to pitch and hitters have to hit. I just feel, even if it does absolutely nothing on the field, this organizational love for the Twins and this feeling no lead is safe can't be beneficial for us. Especially with one series remaining. Is there nothing to be said about subconsciously acting in a certain way? Isn't that what home field advantage is all about, anyways? We don't need home field fans, in addition to everything else I've mentioned about the Twins, adding ontop of one another. Its a subject worthy of a thesis or article in Psychology Today. Home field advantage , mob mentality what ever you want to call it , its just as disgusting to me seeing every other poster using almost the exact same words along the lines of " no nuts, mental midget, goodbye playoffs " etc. etc. as it is hearing Hawk slobbering all over the Twins. If it "can't be beneficial to us" why do we do it ? Why did you do it ? If you want it to stop try being positive instead of negative. Being negative is so much easier to do and it starts the mob mentality ball rolling. I know we love our team but seriously why take it so seriously that we feel this overwhelming need to predict dire consequences for the game , the series or the rest of the season. As fans all we can do is hope for the best. Nothing we do besides cheer at games can help the club. Thats the home field advantage. You're saying all this love for the Twins can't be beneficial and you want it to stop while I'm saying frustrated over the top negativity leads to the same things. The intangibles that you speak of works both ways. Just as the power of positive thinking ( and negative thinking towards the opponent) give any team an advantage. Negative thinking towards your own team , though understandable, is counterproductive. I know we can't help it sometimes because rooting for our team is a passion. Any cop will tell you that crimes of passion involve little thought or perspective. I guess I'm just trying to tie in the love for another organization with the hate and venom we constantly see against our own team in game threads. Neither is beneficial . Hope you see my point. That's why I said you were doing the same thing as Hawk. He was basically expecting the worst to happen and so were you.

QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 08:13 PM) I don't disagree with a lot that has been said. This series was gigantic, and the Sox really s*** the bed. I suppose it could have been a lot worse, but the fashion the Sox lost was pretty devastating. To have 3 of the 4 games in your hands against the team that is breathing down your neck as piss two of them away is inexcusable. With that said, I am going to remain optimistic, especially if this next 3 gamer is a success. The Sox August is loaded with home games. I don't fear any team that comes into the Cell with the way the Sox have played at home. I am one of the last Contreras fans on the board, so my optimism isn't going to be felt by most, but I am encouraged by the sound of the side session Jose had. I expect him to come back strong after a break. Same goes for Joe. This is crutch time, and I expect the guys to step up down the stretch. I pray Linebrink can come back sometime in August healthy, as it will be a tremendous boost to the entire bullpen, and team. Put this series behind us, leave the Dome in the rear view mirror, and hope for another Royal beating. How dare you have perspective and post with a reasonable calmness. And you call yourself a fan ! I spit in your general direction. Patooie !!

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 07:36 PM) How about our "Gold Glove" shortstop keep Mauer's liner in front of him? Just like the Indians season opener, it led the floodgates to open. That's my Dad's pet peeve . Fielders being too lazy to get in front of the ball because a backhand play looks so pretty. It can look awkward trying to get your body in front of it but with runners on its crucial to knock the ball down.

QUOTE (Flash Tizzle @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 07:30 PM) There comes a point when you have to think to yourself, if the fans believe every lead is temporary against the Twins, ..... It's a little odd reading the game thread and seeing many bash Hawk and DJ because they are so complimetary of the Twins. The funny thing is that you predicted in the gamethread the Twins comeback in the fifth and also predicted the Twins expanding their lead after the Dye HR that cut the lead to 1 run. Your explanation was that it was "inevitable" IIRC. I will take a 4 run lead every game and I don't care where it's played but you definitely thought the lead was temporary. I really don't know what to make of this phenomena. You were doing just what Hawk was doing. Just as Hawk was calling it how he see's it so were you. Unfortunately you proved your point and so did Hawk , there's a lot about the Twins way of playing baseball to admire.

QUOTE (Flash Tizzle @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 07:09 PM) Ha, it's not even that I'm making unlikely predictions. It just seems like certain things are inevitable, and that's why I believe if the fans feel a certain way -- so do the players. They all have it in their heads that everything and anything can go wrong at the Metrodome. Need a 3 run ninth off of Nathan for the "lose by 1 run "to come true. Not likely but all the more reason to ask you for the lotto numbers if it happens.

The team picture would look pretty funny if they took it today with so many guys with their heads up their asses.

QUOTE (Flash Tizzle @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 06:56 PM) Is this when our bullpen gives back the two runs scored this inning, and then in the 9th inning we'll mount a comeback and lose by one run? WTF , made a deal with the devil ? If we do mount a 9th inning comeback and lose by 1 I'm pm'ing you and asking for the California lotto numbers.

QUOTE (Sox It To Em @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 06:46 PM) Call me crazy but I think the Sox will come back. I like it.

JD and Q man up. Now go back to back and tie it Jimmy.

QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 06:53 PM) You'll see Fields, Carrasco and either Wise or BA sent down. Or they might just DL Paul Konerko if he's still blowing hard. Don't forget Wasserman.

Remember this if the Sox win today your marriage will be wonderful . If they lose get her to sign a pre-nup. BTW congratulations.

Not a good response to that 3 run inning. 3 up 3 down, Twins right back at bat.

QUOTE (Flash Tizzle @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 06:33 PM) If we can't atleast score one we deserve to lose. And you know damn well the Twins will score in the bottom of the inning. It'll be on cue. You called it . Damn you !