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QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 08:15 PM) He did Ok last year. 4.65 ERA or so. When he finally was given innings that meant something down the stretch, when Politte was hurt, he was garbage. And, major league experience -- that did Kevin Walker real well, huh? He's not very good at all. I guess his ERA will come down from 5.80 or whatever, and he'll suddenly start fooling hitters. Arnie Munoz pitched 14.1 innings last yr., He gave up 16 ER , 20 hits, walked 12 gave up 4 HR's and his ERA was 10.05. Adkins earned Ozzie's trust last year Munoz didn't. It's really that simple. But how many long relievers are really that good anyway ? If Ozzie prefers a guy he knows and trusts then I can deal with it.

This picture from a 1974 game program promoting family nights of my Dad and 2 of my brothers.

Where's Dan Jiggetts?????

With all the Johnson's out there I think you're list could have been endless. Personally like Davey Jones of the Monkees.

Don't forget Blum is a switch-hitter too.

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 07:21 PM) Ok, fine. Arnie Munoz can eat innings. And he has a reason to be called up. He's actually, uhh, succeeding at AAA. As opposed to a 5.8 -- or whatever -- ERA that Adkins has. Decisions are not just made on minor league numbers. Adkins has more experience in the majors and Ozzie was very impressed with the job Adkins did last year IIRC.

Adkins is up because he fills a specific role which is innings eater in blowout or injury situations in order to let guys like Viz,Cotts, Politte, and Marte pitch an inning then get out. Everyone better start realizing this is how a smart team prepares for the post season. When pitching is your strength , you better keep your arms fresh. The Sox will only go as far as their pitching takes them.

Great job by AJ. So glad the O's didnt bring in BJ Ryan to face him. Spiderman is so much better than Dead.

If Frank retires I would be shocked. He knows he can still hit. That lower leg area was like a toothpick. If he can build muscle to better support the bone structure while rehabbing I definitely see him giving it another shot.

QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Jul 30, 2005 -> 02:13 PM) That's Ken Griffey Junior, before his head grew 3 times its normal size. Looks like Kenny Williams doesn't it ?

Everett said some nice things about Frank being injured, however, he spoke loudest with his bat.

With Frank gone we really need a quality hitter now. Is Carlos Lee or Magglio Ordonez availity ?

Nevin is officially a Texas Rangers now. I alway like reading a piece that somewhat resembles an newspaper article. Good work.

Got my votes too Krebs Just kidding I know your the N. , Ryan.

Just found this in the L.A. Times. "They were teasing me early about being Spider-Man... And then when I made the play on the wall, they made more jokes about it. Jermaine Dye.

If you saw Dye after he came back from the spider bites he was scaling walls and trapping balls in his web and using his new found spidy powers to hit the crap otta the ball.

New Dye nickname . Spiderman. since Dead no longer applies.

Maybe for all the people who couldn't recognize the Ozzie speak you can spell it Joo next time. Anyway , thank you KC for making even Willie Harris look like a superstar.

Good luck Frank . Make it back to get your ring.

I guess if its not in green some people don't get the sarcasm. Even if it wasnt in green and there wasnt a 2nd paragraph near the bottom of the post I still don't see how anyone could think Sonik was serious.

It's still a little too early to try that, but I like the idea. If the Sox still have a 10+ game lead on Minnesota after August 20th I think its worth a shot , especially if the offense is still impotent. I'd keep him in the 2 hole but let him swing more how he wants to instead of moving him around in the batting order. He's a smart hitter , I doubt he'd try to pull too many with Pods in scoring position.

If the Sox can start the 2nd half like they started the 1st half the they could very well win the division by 20 games.

O -we- O Frankio

Why Hibbard is being attacked I have no idea. Everyone's a critic. Put it in the sports bar , don't be so cryptic. Some of you oldtimers act like you're joined at the hip. Let a guy write the way he wants to write. If the mods have a problem with it something will happen. I'd really like some guidelines , so I know that next time I post a thread I won't offend anyones sensibilities. I know we all need to post the same way. That will really be exciting. But we just 3 Hr's in the 7th to take the lead on the Tigers so I'm out.

Best wishes to Shingo. Thanks for the memories.