nitetrain8601

Went to the game. Sick to my stomach. Again again and again, Ozzie doesn't know jack about the bullpen or pitching. He's turning into Dusty Baker when it comes to that. And to bring in Luis Vizcaino or Kevin Walker is ludicrous and should never be done in a tight game. Maybe he should just be a bench coach because he's a great motivator and keeps the team loose. In fact I think he did a better job last year of managing. 7 runs should win you the game.

Anyone know everything he said on the White Sox?

QUOTE(qwerty @ Jun 1, 2005 -> 03:50 PM) Protection is vastly overated in my opinion. Yet it's the difference between PK being a great offensive player and a mediocre 1 dimensional offensive player. Main ingredient of PK's success has been protection.

Remember, Chavez doesn't have any type of protection in his lineup. That's a big reason why his numbers are down.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jun 1, 2005 -> 03:27 PM) most GIDP's ever!!!!!! Going for the record, baby!

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jun 1, 2005 -> 03:00 PM) Can we just take their offense all together??? Minus Soriano.

QUOTE(Jabroni @ Jun 1, 2005 -> 02:53 PM) So even though Harris' minor league numbers are very good and he was 3 for 9 with 1 HR and 3 RBI's with the Nationals, just because he was demoted so they could bring up Wil Cordero, Harris sucks? I refuse to believe anyone could be that stupid. All I will say is that a 25 year old(or about to be 25 if you want to get so damn technical) who gets demoted for Wil Cordero is not a hot prospect. Then again, that .952 Fielding % looks damn impressive.

Ya shoulda seen the pics in FHM.

Huff would probably cost as much because of how low he's making. I also think that his best positions are 1B and OF. If the Sox could get him though, I would welcome it.

QUOTE(Soxbadger @ Jun 1, 2005 -> 02:50 PM) I doubt that the Nationals make any signficant move while there are a few bidders willing to offer over $300 million for a team that was bought at less than $200 million. As for all the why would the Rangers trade Blalock, its because they need pitching and most of the trades that are being suggested include B-Mac. The Rangers have a ton of hitting prospects, and Tex who can play 3b as well, so if they get an offer with a lot of pitching they may be willing to trade 1 of their hitters. I think the most likely candidates to become available are Hinske or Hillenbrand, as Toronto is starting a rookie 3b, and will have Koskie coming back from injury. When he does they will have an odd man out. SB I think either one would be an upgrade currently. Anyone know how their defense is?

QUOTE(Reddy @ Jun 1, 2005 -> 02:49 PM) chill out dude... I'm the one who gave my opinion and didn't attack anyone, yet I'm told to chill out. soxtalk.com: We got our priorities straight

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Jun 1, 2005 -> 02:47 PM) PK gets by too much on what he's done in the past. The guy could hit .100 and no one would seem to notice, he would still be cherished. Exactly why that Paulie chant should stop at the Cell until he learns to be more than a GDP/Popout hitter who occasionally gets a HR. I say if AJ batted in his spot, he would be within 5 of RBI's of what PK has now.

QUOTE(Jabroni @ Jun 1, 2005 -> 02:45 PM) Brendan Harris was never a Mariner. By the way, he has done awesome in the minors... http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/brendan_harris.shtml And just because he was a 5th round pick means he can't be good? Buehrle was a 38th round pick. Must've gotten him mixed up with the other Chicago Cub reject named Brendan Harris who was traded to Seattle. Still doesn't change that fact that he was a throw in in that deal and is a 25 year old who just got demoted for Wil Cordero. Still a hell of a prospect there

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Jun 1, 2005 -> 02:44 PM) I would like to see PK sit down for like 4 months. I'm so sick of that guy, he is an automatic out and looks lost up at the dish. Ozzie always says about Frank that he plays if he hits and doesn't play if he doesn't hit. Why is the same system not employed with PK? According to some people that's wrong. That can't happen. It would be an absolute joke. I'm right there with you though. I just have PK in there for now until Gload comes back.

QUOTE(Jabroni @ Jun 1, 2005 -> 02:32 PM) I don't think Nitetrain knows that the Nationals have 3rd baseman prospect Brendan Harris, whom they got in the Orlando Cabrera trade of last season, waiting in the wings. :rolly Yeah, because a guy who was drafted by the Cubs in the 5th round, then traded to the Mariners, then given back, and then traded again and is a 25 year old who just got demoted back to AAA for Wil Cordero is truly a prospect. What a hell of a prospect there.

QUOTE(Jabroni @ Jun 1, 2005 -> 02:24 PM) Konerko batting 7th? Do you just go around trying to annoy the hell out of me? The question asked what I would like my lineup to be so I gave it. Give your own lineup and move on. Stop quoting me in every single post to try to mock me and get your little kick out of it. I didn't see anywhere in the thread title saying, "What would you like your lineup to be and annoy the hell out of the poster you don't agree with." Maybe that's hidden.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jun 1, 2005 -> 02:26 PM) I dont even understand the comparison between Castilla and Chavez, if it was the early 90's I would understand, but as it is, Chavez is not only better offensively and defensively, but he has a larger upside.

QUOTE(sox-r-us @ Jun 1, 2005 -> 02:21 PM) You must be kidding nitetrain. If Castilla is as bad as some people here believe, how can he be their franchise player? And even if he is the face of the team, it means squat. This is a business. Come trade deadline, when the Nats realize they have no shot at beating the Braves or Marlins, they will be selling. Again, franchise as in a face for the franchise. I would know, a family member works as an accountant for the franchise. The fans identify with Vinny the most out of any player not named Brad Wilkerson. I also said one of their franchise players, not THEE franchise player(looks like more and more posters can't read for understanding on this board). But again, I must be wrong, Jabroni said so.

QUOTE(Jabroni @ Jun 1, 2005 -> 02:20 PM) If they fall out of contention, they would trade him in a second. Castilla is 37 f***ing years old. You are wrong. Course I am, you said so. That was never said, but I'd imagine it was the same players the Sox were trying to trade to Colorado last year for Larry Walker.

I remember reading this in the paper too(It wasn't today's). I also remember hearing that Dusty Baker did an interview with the SF Chronicle a few months back and called Cubs fans racist and that he was going to jet as soon as he got the chance.

As in a face around the city. I'm guessing you didn't bother to read the following sentence.

pods iguchi thomas arow(brake up some double plays) Aj Dye Konerko Crede Harris(when Uribe is in there, switch him to the 8 spot)

QUOTE(sox-r-us @ Jun 1, 2005 -> 02:13 PM) I am confident the Nats will be out of it come trade deadline time. I am not saying do it now....wait until trade deadline....maybe by then Crede will get better too....who knows Nats won't trade one of their "franchise players." He's a face around the city of Washington. He's staying there and probably will retire there. Castilla isn't coming here and I'm glad. And if you wait until the trading deadline, you put yourself at risk of losing more games than you would of if you traded for the player a little earlier(hence KW's theory and reasoning for not waiting until the trade deadline).

QUOTE(sox-r-us @ Jun 1, 2005 -> 01:50 PM) I will really be mad if we got Chavez's overpaid ass and traded BMac for him. Do any of you focking realize Chavez is making money equivalent to what New York is paying ARod (since Rangers are paying a lot of ARod's salary still) and what St Louis is paying Pujols? Why the fock would a team like ours that is fiscally constrained want to trade for such a ridiculous contract when the guy under question is focking sucking this year? Do you all realize Beane is under more pressure to improve his team than Kenny is? So play the leverage game and fock Beane when you can. What of Beane knows Chavez was on the juice previously and hence is dying to let him go to a sucker soon? It is possible that Chavez could have been influenced by Giambi (team mates always pick up stuff from other team mates) When has Chavez's overpaid ass EVER won anything? Yes, you buy low, sell high. But not if that guy will be the highest paid player on your team. If we are willing to pay that ridiculous contract that Chavez is signed to, we should instead have traded Paulie in the off season and signed Delgado instead. A far better player that would be a monster in our home park. Delgado didn't want to come to this team. He proved it last year when KW traded for him, but he wouldn't decline his no trade clause. Hell they traded for him twice and had Ozzie talk to him and he just didn't want to come. Paul is a one dimensional hitter. I wouldn't go so far to call him the leader of the team(I would reserve that for Rowand and Buehrle and still a little for Thomas). PK has led us to nothing. He's proved he can't carry an offense. He did good when we had Thomas protecting him and Lee's protection and Maggs' protection. Chavez would be an upgrade over PK. And btw, Pujols signed a hell of a deal with the Cards and gave them a hometown discount. Everyone said he could've gotten A-Rod money once he became a FA, but he wanted to stay loyal which is why he just basically signed the first contract they offered him. A-Rod is still make 21 million, regardless of who's paying it so Chavez isn't in his money bracket.

QUOTE(ChiSoxyGirl @ May 31, 2005 -> 06:11 PM) Yep, that's what I, errrr, uh, someone else does.... Lol.