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QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Apr 17, 2012 -> 09:46 AM) I think he's a dumb jock. No surprise there. Seems to me he's more of a good ol' boy who was blessed with a live arm.

I liked his spring too because he was hitting doubles like the Beckham we once knew. He is destined for Charlotte but when? He has been in the lineup just about every day. I think Robin likes the defense and pitching so far and will wait on the hitting.

QUOTE (Lillian @ Apr 17, 2012 -> 10:27 AM) I understand and don't disagree with that approach. However, shouldn't they then be trying to trade the veteran players, who could net them more prospects? Now ? Later ,if they are out of it when teams decide what they need and we can provide it.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 16, 2012 -> 09:17 AM) This. To me Escobar is the 25th man on the roster. It is going to take more than a spring that is way out of his career norms to change my mind. If Gordo needs to go, then Brent is the next guy in line. When multiple guys are struggling even so early they both need time somewhere . Fukodome in my mind is the 25th man. No possible future with the Sox . At least Escobar and Lillibridge have that possibility going for them.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Apr 17, 2012 -> 07:32 AM) In my post I even typed "I don't even know if I care". My biggest complain is he's partying with a shirtless fat dude. You care. You posted it and said go home to your wife and kids. Then you want him to only take pics with beautiful people ? Pretty superficial and judgmental.

Santiago gets that call on Reimold and this thread doesn't exist, Sox are 6-3, Stewart gets another day off and we're all living in hunky dory land . Really who didn't expect this to happen ? Sometimes I wish Sox fans were more like Cub fan. It's possible to support the team without becoming so involved in every pitch or aspect of the organization. Knowledgeable fans are great but if that knowledge leads to overt cynicism and not going to games or buying Sox products it's comparable to a bandwagon fan just there for when they win.

http://www.southsidesox.com/2012/4/15/2951...nooga#storyjump Scoutig report ( not from an actual scout ) about Molina's game.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 15, 2012 -> 06:21 PM) Eduardo Escobar has a CAREER OPS of 666 in the minor leagues. Can you think of any player in recent history who has come up with an OPS number of under 700 in the minors and been better than a replacement level player offensively? It just doesn't happen. And then we're going to hit him 2nd? It's just like giving the most plate appearances on the team to Juan Pierre. We can't count on Escobar solely based on a great spring training and 2 hits in 7 AB's early in 2012. It's almost like making Corky Miller the everyday catcher based on his first 10-15 ab's when he was with us...you have to look at his background and record of performance over the last 3-4-5 years. I just listed Escobar as a possibility , a shot in the dark so to speak. We can still develop and compete. They do not have to be mutually exclusive. He's a switch hitter , makes good contact ,can hit opposite field well and runs fairly well. I like his bat control. Most would have listed him as a long shot to even make the team based on his " track record". If Beckham and even Morel continue to struggle Escobar deserves more time.

Thoughtful post. Escobar could bat 2nd or as you said Fukodome against RH's and Alexei against LH's. Connor Jackson would have to be incredible in the minors to earn any time on the 25 let alone split time with Dunn. Move up Viciedo move down Morel and I'm one of Morel's biggest supporters.

Clutch hitting, defense, starting pitching and bullpen, just what I wanted and a win to boot !

Hoping for a good showing after the meltdowns against the Tigers last year. We may be over matched talent-wise but good pitching and some timely hits and we can hang with them.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 06:17 AM) Wow tickets exploded in price on stubhub. A couple of weeks ago the cheap seats were in the $30 range. Now they are $70. Has the start changed people's minds that much? It's still the home opener. SRO is the only thing left. Better luck on the remaining games.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Apr 11, 2012 -> 12:24 PM) We scored 10 runs? 10?!?!?! I woke up to a text saying we were up 10-4 and I didn't believe it. Good things happen without Rios. Coincidence ?

Love ass kickings !

Foo Fighters "All My Life" for the line "done done on to the next one" which should be a closers mantra.

Morel

If no one picks the actual winner such as De Aza on Monday the winner is picked from the guy people picked ? Is that why Viciedo won ?

Dunn

Rios

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Apr 7, 2012 -> 08:20 PM) I'm sure his "I love Fidel" comment even with the Marlins apology and his retraction, will keep some people away from the ballpark as long as he's involved. I just wonder what's next. I'm sure KW is laughing his ass off. If KW said the same thing, Cowley would call it a fireable offense. With Ozzie, its just cute Ozzie being Ozzie, its what makes him so great. I think this ridiculous comment probably cuts the incidents it will take to get him fired down drastically. So so soooo happy we don't have to deal with him any more !

Woo hoo my pick to click !

QUOTE (Reddy @ Apr 7, 2012 -> 02:13 PM) lets hear why the scratch before we freak out ok? May never hear a reason but if he's fine no reason to sit him.

QUOTE (Noonskadoodle @ Apr 7, 2012 -> 12:53 PM) Why sit Viciedo already? Ugh Ugh is right ! I don't mind Lillibridge in because he hits lefties pretty good too but Viciedo feasts on them. Why oh why can't anyone bench Rios ?

PKonerko

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Apr 6, 2012 -> 02:03 PM) 4 K's and an error that led to the go ahead run? Good to get your worst day out of the way early. Oh you know this won't be the worst game by far .