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QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 24, 2012 -> 11:18 PM) And Ventura just completely blew this game for us. Absolutely got schooled by Melvin in this inning. That decision to PH was brilliant.

Don't like bringing in Thornton when you need a ground ball.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Apr 24, 2012 -> 02:14 PM) Tyrion>all I'm partial to Tyrion myself. Beric Dondarrion, Barristan Selmy, Oberyn Martell, Victarion Greyjoy, Mance Rayder and Ramsey Snow are bad asses though. Sorry about the spelling. I'm on the phone.

Without spoiling anything, I will say that the second half of this season and the next 2 are going to really pick up. Outside of Jon and Arya none of my favorite characters have really been introduced yet.

QUOTE (knightni @ Apr 23, 2012 -> 11:02 PM) They're a good power-hitting veteran 3B away from playoff contention. Those guys don't grow on trees anymore. Morel's your 3rd baseman. I'd be shocked if we picked anybody worth anything up.

I still have no expectations for this team. I'm just taking it a game at a time. They're fun to watch, but I don't think they're a very good baseball team. Time will tell. For now, I'm going to enjoy it.

It's so hard not spoiling these threads when you already know all the answers.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Apr 23, 2012 -> 10:16 PM) I say Ventura leaves him in . He's semi old school. Pitcher with a chance to get a shut out he gives him the chance. I'd agree if it was anybody but Peavy.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Apr 23, 2012 -> 10:14 PM) Jake deserves a shot at complete game with this pitch count IMO. I'd rather have him leave on a positive note. Why risk it? I really don't care what Jake wants.

QUOTE (BFirebird @ Apr 23, 2012 -> 10:07 PM) Do you bring JFP out for the 9th? Or hand the ball to Santiago? I know what Peavy wants. Does Robin give it to him? I probably wouldn't, but I'm a s***ty manager.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Apr 23, 2012 -> 10:00 PM) Viciedo seems to anxious to go out and get the pitch, lunging out a lot. He looks like he's pressing too, trying to do too much. It's not surprising given his situation. He needs to relax. He'll be fine.

Why would you even throw something outside to Rios right now? He's as locked in as you can get.

Uh oh...might have to face a Hall of Famer.

I wake up every day and thank God I'm not an A's fan.

I can't get over his name. It's starting to piss me off.

Lots of hard hit ball for both teams that have been right at guys.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Apr 23, 2012 -> 09:40 PM) I wouldn't go that far, but he's having an A-plus month. I'm close to saying DeAza is pretty good at baseball. Beckham ... ugh. Hopefully we can complete the deal tonight and win again! He's had some bad years, but how many guys can say they're 2 time All Stars?

QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Apr 23, 2012 -> 09:38 PM) The key part being PED... I'm gonna keep pronouncing it PAID. I'm not a fan of PED. I don't care what he says.

Alex Rios is pretty good at baseball.

It's pronounced Sess-Ped-Us not Sess-Paid-Us? This is what happens when you get all your news from the intrawebs.

QUOTE (everafan @ Apr 23, 2012 -> 03:17 PM) "Humber could end up as the latest in the long line of Don Cooper success stories." Uh oh - Joe Cowley won't like this. Coop = my hero

QUOTE (Reddy @ Apr 22, 2012 -> 05:37 PM) he single-handedly WON you an ALCS, he stomped aaron boone, he gave joe borchard $100 for homering off Brett Tomko, I could go on and on and on he's one of the biggest leaders on this club. That's great. It doesn't mean I have to like him.

QUOTE (Reddy @ Apr 22, 2012 -> 04:21 PM) ... it took you 8 years? I haven't liked him since he elbowed Frank years ago at the Metrodump. I root for the guy because he's a White Sox though.

That was some of the great analysis by Hawk that I've grown to love. "Lillibridge is a tough cookie. When he gets hit by a pitch..... he goes to first." Please just retire.

They're certainly likable. I'm even warming up to AJ.