Dick Allen

I say bring back Jim Parque

He sucked in Detroit last year, got waived by Tampa in spring training. It would be a miracle if he added anything to this team. Even his one decent season 2000 he had 52 walks in 77 innings. Since he throws in the low 90's, his performance may be Kochesque.

I find it hard to believe he told him to hit Frank. When he went back in the dugout, I was watching him and he was motioning to the catcher to pitch inside. Pena thought the reason the Sox lit up the Royals in KC was because their pitchers refused to throw inside. Once beanballs start, and warnings are issued, you can't pitch inside anymore, see Matt Ginter, and his pitchers would get lit up some more. If he did order his guy to hit Frank, and he admitted it, he should be suspended, but I really doubt he did. Pena is a pretty good motivator, and I think he was urging his guy to go after Frank, and not be intimidated.

He supposedly might start Wednesday against the Sox. I hope he does. The results of an MRI on his elbow will determine if KC signs him or he sits out the rest of the year.

Jose Valentin is the most overrated player on the Sox. He's hitting .233. Granted he had a big game with 3 hrs in KC, but other than that, he has been pretty brutal. His defense, while improved, still is below average. This guy made a reputation on his being a leader and fans give him way more slack than any other player. The Sox don't have any options at SS other than him, although I hope upper management makes it a top priority in the offseason.

Jose is a terrible shortstop, no question about it. Its just something we have to live with, to keep him and his .230 batting average in the lineup.

Rick White......................................HE GAWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DJ needs to STFU

Grahme Lloyd got lit up again for KC his ERA is 36.00. For some reason KC intentionally walked Liefer and his .111 avg tonight

Get to Seattle Fox, theres a first place team playing

They actually showed a little of the 14th inning stretch before going out to Seattle. Bastards.

Lima got lit up. It should be a good Lima time next wed.

Any more weird than Sandy taking a dump when they needed him to pinch hit? Nah sending BC to the next city, when hes due to start, is not abnormal. This happens all the time. The starting pitcher for the next game travels to the next city the day before the game so he gets a good nights rest. The Sox didn't get into Seattle until the wee hours. A few years ago I went to see the Sox in Milwaukee. Parque was pitching the first game of the series. It started on a Sunday.I was staying at the team hotel, and was watching the Sox play St. Louis. About the fourth inning, I had to go get beer, when I went out the front door of the hotel Parque was walking in. Bart I'm sure used up all of his $172 in meal money yesterday, and will pitch great tonight.

The problem with that is the players coming back have to clear waivers. Nady and a couple of good cheap other guys are supposed to be going to Pittsburgh. Those guys won't clear waivers. I doubt MLB would let SD claim these 2 on waivers, and give Pitt. some players after the season circumventing the rules. It is Selig, however, anything can happen.

I was referring to the incident where Fisk and Donn Pall were not allowed into the clubhouse during the playoffs. They were both part of the team that year. i remember something about that, maybe somebody could tell this better than i. if i remember and i am giving the opportunity to be wrong, but i think there was a vote and the players didn't want them there. with fisk was the way he was forced to retire and they couldn't allow pall in after they did that to fisk, I'd certainly be interested in having that story confirmed, if it is correct. That's the first I've heard about that. you know what, i remember that, but as i said, i may be wrong on this. the situation of forcing fisk to accept retirement was a distraction and was ugly. i know that the sox took a hit on the pr side, but it was a deed that needed to be done. Even that point is debatable, though at the time it occured I felt the same as you. However, I have since heard about Fisk expressing the fact the Lamont would not give him any playing time and therefore Fisk could not get things going. Could just be sour grapes on Carlton's part, but who knows. I loved Fisk as a player, but he was done. If he had anything left someone would have picked him up, and he really could have stuck it to JR, Lamont and everybody else who thought he couldn't play anymore. How old was he, 45?

Yes he does. I think Gammons meant San Diego, they look like the team those 2 are headed to.

If he was claimed, they could always pull him back, which I'm sure they would. But they can't trade him until the season is over without him clearing waivers now

I doubt Giles would clear waivers, the Yanks, even the Sox and Twins, would probably claim him. His contract is very reasonable considering his production. In the off season I wouldn't doubt if KC makes a play for these 2. Beltran will probably be dealt, freeing up some cash, the only thing is they both have no trade clauses.

They could have had sumo wrestling night. Those 2 could have been the main event after the game. It would be awesome. Is is wrong to want to see Livan and Bartolo stripped down to a jock strap,all oiled up, grabbing hold of each other, bumping there bellies into each other, while Herm Schneider jumps up and down in delight?Counselor, I think not.

The Sox were down 2-0 in the first 2 games, and 4-1 at one point in the second game. Also, blew a 2 run lead in game 3. Earlier this season, these were games that would have been lost. Hopefully, they have turned the corner completely, and will bring home the Central crown. I believe they have and will.

When you come into their house trailing them by 4 games, and sweep their ass, it is a big deal. Hopefully, the Sox get take 2 out of 3 at Seattle, and sweep KC back home. This was the most important series of the year so far, and the Sox stepped up. If the Sox would have been swept,this season would have been, for all intents and purposes, over. So cheer up, we have meaningful games to watch for the next 2 months.

I loooooooooooooooooovvvvvvvvvvvvvve the Alomars

Schoneweise will be coming in.

Another tough luck no decision for Estaban. He could easily be 18-2 this year.

I wish we could have seen Koch tonight too. Pitching for KC