BigSqwert

Jake Peavy blows.

QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Aug 31, 2011 -> 01:03 PM) Are you serious? You are asking a site admin that question so I bet he is.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 31, 2011 -> 12:59 PM) Hopefully you don't run into CC Music Factory

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Aug 31, 2011 -> 12:47 PM) He had a couple of hits and scored a couple of runs . . . LOL A routine double play ball that was botched by the Twins and a seeing eye pop up that dropped. WOW!! MVP! MVP! MVP! And stop trolling dude. You're being ridiculous at this point.

QUOTE (Jenksy Cat @ Aug 31, 2011 -> 12:45 PM) I said somewhere else...but after the call-ups, there is no excuse left for Ozzie to use (and yes, it's still a stupid excuse, but it exists) for playing Rios. So I'll give it 1 last chance. AFTER the call-ups? We have enough capable players to ensure he doesn't start now.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Aug 31, 2011 -> 12:43 PM) I see Giants designated OF Aaron Rowand for assignment. He's a version of Alex Rios that hustles.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Aug 31, 2011 -> 12:41 PM) They won last night with him hitting 4th, scored 8 runs. You're turning into greg. Correlation does not imply causation.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Aug 31, 2011 -> 12:38 PM) No. Right-handed hitters have an .840 OPS versus Diamond. Rios isn't a typical right handed hitter. He is literally one of the worst full time players in all of baseball.

I'm starting to think I need to contact the authorities on some of you.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Aug 31, 2011 -> 12:34 PM) I don't like Rios, but for today this is the right move. How can anyone with any sanity think it's a good idea to bat a hitter with an OBP of .253 in the cleanup spot? Have you started drinking early?

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Aug 31, 2011 -> 12:25 PM) Why not? Seriously. If he's good enough to be in the lineup, he's good enough to bat 4th. He's been hitting better as of late too. I'm starting to wonder whether you're some 87 year old man.

QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Aug 31, 2011 -> 12:22 PM) I believe of the three (Pierre, De Aza and rios) rios has the lowest OPS against LHP but sure rios brings those intangibles like lackadaisical play and not knowing how many outs there are with 2 outs in 9th that you just can't teach. There is absolutely no reason to continue to play rios

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Aug 31, 2011 -> 12:11 PM) Rios is the better option versus the left-hander. 'Rios' and 'better option' do not belong in the same sentence. Especially when the guy has a .253 OBP for the year.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Aug 31, 2011 -> 09:48 AM) Rios and manager Ozzie Guillen spoke about the veteran’s sitting and “we’re very clear about it, very clear,” Guillen said. “Alex is not a happy camper. I don’t expect him to be,” Guillen said. “We wish he was playing better. ... I talked to him (and said), ’Give me some bullets, give me something (so) people don’t criticize me because you’re playing.’ “He has to look himself in the mirror too. ... I’m not benching people when they’re playing well.” This quote was at the end of July and now he's batting him cleanup while sitting Lillibridge a guy who really has earned more playing time but is relegated to late inning defense lately. The good thing about Ozzie never shutting up is that you can occasionally catch him contradicting himself. So making Alex Rios happy is more important than winning games? Good to see Ozzie has his priorities in order.

QUOTE (flavum @ Aug 31, 2011 -> 10:29 AM) I can't explain it because he made the all-star game, and he's been a road warrior...but I really don't care if I ever see Q in a Sox uniform again. Viciedo is the future, and I'm happy to see him playing. The only reason I care is perhaps Rios will be benched in favor of Carlos.

What's the deal with Quentin? When is he due back?

Apparently Rios is a must start everyday. Plus he needs to be the cleanup hitter everyday too. He's just too good to leave on the bench. f*** DeAza.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Aug 30, 2011 -> 10:53 PM) I was looking up that year's standings the other day. The Twins were 7 games down on September 7th. The Sox can still do it, the Tigers are notorious for sucking in September. Aren't we typically pretty meh in September too?

Happy Birthday!

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Aug 30, 2011 -> 03:42 PM) I believe Stras's problem is the high elbow, the upside down W why don't they just call it an M?

QUOTE (MurcieOne @ Aug 30, 2011 -> 02:43 PM) Listening to the Cowley interview now. I really don't understand how Cowley has a job. He should be fired from his performance today alone. Cannot comprehend a writer so vehemently investing in one side of the story. He's going to bash KW until the end because of personal feelings. Unreal. You might as well find some random fan and bring him on as your baseball expert.

QUOTE (tonyho7476 @ Aug 30, 2011 -> 02:19 PM) Ozzie is sandwiching Rios between the Captain and the Tank so he will see some good pitches. With my Ozzie jersey on tonight, I'm pretty sure Rios is going to go 3 for 4 with a dinger. My pick to Click...RIOS!!!! You might as well let Zach Stewart bat in between Paulie and the Tank. You'll see similar results.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Aug 30, 2011 -> 01:36 PM) Who thought he was worth acquiring again? Somehow I doubt he was acquired to be our cleanup hitter. EDIT: And again, for the thousandth time, Kenny told Ozzie to play his best players and to ignore their salaries.

I wonder what goes through Reinsdorf's head when he flips the game on to see that Alex Rios is batting 4th.

QUOTE (Greg Hibbard @ Aug 30, 2011 -> 01:30 PM) You don't need to have a good team to make up 5 games the last month of the season. You don't even necessarily need to play all that well to make up 5 games the last month of the season, if the other team completely collapses. It's hard to have a collapse when every 5th day you have a 90% chance of winning.