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QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 23, 2010 -> 03:37 PM) I was thinking that the best team in baseball on a given day are the Rangers with Cliff Lee on the mound. That lineup is ridiculous (besides Chris Davis), and the Rangers bullpen is extremely underrated. That guy has had so many chances, I can't believe hes still only 24. Line since being called up after the Smoak trade: .179/.233/.205

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Jul 23, 2010 -> 12:00 PM) OK, I was driving earlier and I heard a blurb on the radio about MLB starting to test for HGH. Did I miss something? They are starting to test in the minor leagues for HGH first. This was announced the same day Rick Ankiel was called up. Coincidence??? I think not.

QUOTE (SouthsideDon48 @ Jul 22, 2010 -> 04:56 PM) OT but... I prefer the plump one. For me it's 1. Jennifer Hudson, 2. Beyonce, 3. Megan Good, and then farther down at a distance at #4 is Rihanna with a bag over her head. LOL, right when I saw that comment I was expecting to hear a response from you

some guy named Alex Gordon is getting called up to take DeJesus roster spot

Buster_ESPN News on David DeJesus:Best-case scenario, he'll miss two weeks, worst case scenario is he'll need some sort of surgery and will miss 6 weeks

QUOTE (ICP! @ Jul 23, 2010 -> 09:46 AM) Jud has delusional ideas of himself. Maybe I shoulda put the article in green font?

Jud Buechler: "Lebron is right to play with superstars"

BP: Five trades that need to happen

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jul 23, 2010 -> 08:10 AM) You really want to deal with the disaster of not having a 5th starter again? http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/wrighda02.shtml

QUOTE (sweatpants @ Jul 22, 2010 -> 06:03 PM) So they're going to be open for an hour after the final out. I'm assuming they're not going to be selling alcohol at that time? They sell at the Bullpen Sports Bar til at least an hour after final out, so I don't see why this beer garden would be different. It kinda defeats the purpose of the 7th inning cut off, but thats another discussion. Either way, I like the idea. Wrigley has that new Captain Morgan Club, which is solid if you want a drink or two outside before the game.

TCQ

Rios

AJP

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jul 22, 2010 -> 01:25 PM) Damn it, the Twins play the Orioles? Come on... Before the All-Star break the Orioles got swept in Detroit, then proceeded to head to Texas and win 4 straight vs. the Rangers. Maybe they can win a game or two vs. the Twinkies???? then again, maybe not.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jul 22, 2010 -> 12:26 PM) Right, and I do defend their right to do that. My complaint is that both sides talk out of their ass about this issue. They claim it's all about the fans and making the fans experience better, or the game better, or whatever, but it's not about that. If it was, tickets wouldn't be as expensive as they are (and wouldn't continue to rise). Really? I may be a selective listener, but when I hear about the labor discussion, all I hear each side talk about is $$$$$$. I've never heard a player say this is about the fans, I only hear we want the percentage of revenue that we deserve. And the owners only want to keep their profits the same or increase them. Considering how many games there are, I don't think Bears tickets are necessarily all that expensive either. Yeah Sox games are much cheaper, but there are 73 more of them each season so that makes a big difference. I would imagine that football tickets at big-time universities cost a similar amount for non-students.

QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Jul 22, 2010 -> 12:23 PM) Would much rather focus on getting someone like Yonder Alonso, young, under team control, and not nearly the expense in prospects. A deal based around Putz and some minor leaguers like Morel, and low level pitchers could probably get the deal done. Cinci is in win now mode and is hurting for bullpen help, Alonso is blocked behind the NL MVP and had a bad start to the season in AAA so his value is not at its peak. It also fills the hole at 1B next season and gives the team some flexibility with Viciendo at either 3B or DH. If you need to include Hudson you may also be able to pry Bailey back and give Coop a chance to "fix 'em". You might even be able to include Teahen if Rolen is hurt for a significant amount of time. Fielder is going to cost way too much in terms of prospects and $$, it appears Dunn will as well. I would rather roll the dice with a young guy than trade away the future for a big question mark. Neither Dunn nor Fielder have ever played in the AL and there would be some adjustment period and adding a veteran can cause chemistry issues, see Nick Swisher. Trade away Putz for a 1B of the future? White Flag 2010?

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 22, 2010 -> 10:49 AM) I don't know what they'll pay him, but if he doesn't get hurt, he'll have a job and be making enough money to pad his already bloated bank account. I'm not doubting he'll have a job either, just not the $10 million from the post you responded too. s***, even if he does get hurt, I bet you someone pays him too, just to take a chance on him when he gets healthy.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 22, 2010 -> 10:39 AM) Somebody will pay him, unless he gets hurt. He has the same issues as always, weight being one of them. Hopefully Putz will be a good closer for the Sox or Thornton will be a good closer for the Sox. Do you really think someone will give Jenks $10 million as a free agent???

QUOTE (Lemon_44 @ Jul 22, 2010 -> 09:43 AM) People would probably kill for Papelbon and he has more blown saves, allowed 6 HR's, and has only struck out 32 in 39 innings. BTW, not that it's a big deal,but Thornton has as many blown save as Jenks in only 7 oppurtunities. If you count Thornton's hold opportunities as well, then he is 20/22, just like Bobby.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jul 22, 2010 -> 09:53 AM) Kinda like any normal job? What makes these guys any different? Because they're professional athletes they should get more benefits than we get? And if you go in knowing that what you do is physically taxing on your body, that's part of the gig. That's why you get paid millions of dollars. I have no problem with them asking for more money, but the problem is that money doesn't come from the owners, that comes from a 10 dollar hike in ticket prices that you and I pay for. And I mentioned that the average fan has to spend a good chunk of his income just to see a game. It's a general gripe I have with all sports. Sure, it's fine for me and my fiance now (though I think having to spend a couple hundred bucks for a 3-4 hours affair is a bit ridiculous), but there's no way we'll do that kind of trip with kids. I used to go to games all the time with my family. I just don't think that trend will continue given the rising costs. Well, the guaranteed contract thing is more about why I have no problem with them holding out for more money and asking for it, cause they can be cut at any time. It serves as a better comparison with the other major pro sports, not with the real world. I realize football players are aware of the physical toll it will take on their body, but there are 35-year old ex-players that need a wheelchair to get around because of football or can't hold a job because of dementia/memory issues/brain damage due to football. But just cause the guy made $5 million in his career, the NFL shouldn't help him cover those health costs when he is older??? Every Sunday there are over a million people who have no issue with the cost of NFL tickets, and I'm sure plenty of them spend a high % of their income on it, and wouldn't think twice about it. I do not see that changing anytime soon. If you don't like it then don't go, the NFL won't miss you a bit.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jul 22, 2010 -> 09:06 AM) Anyone catch Mike and Mike this morning and yesterday as they spoke with the reps of the players union and owners about the NFL agreement? Pretty hilarious to listen to them justify their sides. Neither care about the fans or the game, they just care about getting more money. I thought it was telling that the owners rep listed off about 5 goals that the commissioner wants to achieve and basically none of them had to do with the fans. Which is really sad. NFL fans are so screwed. The average fan is getting pushed out so that the players and owners can make more money. The more I listened to them, the more I got angry. Players want the owners to spend 200 million on pensions and salaries (cut from the rookie pay scale both sides appear to want). f***ing pensions? What does a millionaire need a pension for? Why not cut ticket prices or concession prices so people can afford to go to more than one game a year? I actually side with the players on many of the issues. First of all, their contracts aren't guaranteed, so other than your signing bonus, a team can cut you anytime and not owe you s***. The average player's career is 2 or 3 years. Also, NFL players get hurt pretty bad physically over time, with head injuries, concussions, knee problems, etc. I have no problem with them wanting some money after their careers to help them deal with the health problems that their career caused them. I don't know why you mention ticket prices when 30 of the 32 teams sold out every game last year and most teams have season ticket waiting lists that stretch for miles. I don't think they are stopping people from going to more than one game a year.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 22, 2010 -> 09:08 AM) In 2005, Bobby blew 2 saves out of 8 in 39 IP. In 2010 Booby has blown 2 saves in 22 attempts in 35IP. He's actually been a better closer this year. The closer is designed to get saves correct? He's on pace to blow about 4 saves this year, which is his career avg just about. LOL, actually sounds like a good name for him with the way he is pitching

QUOTE (robinventura23 @ Jul 22, 2010 -> 07:45 AM) Are "closers by committee" ever successful? This has bad news written all over it. Stick with one guy (Putz or Thornton) and ride with it. "Closers by committee" are usually done by teams with s*** bullpens who just have no one to stick in the role, so that why they don't work. Picking and choosing situations for guys like Putz & Thornton should work fine, as they are both good enough to close, IMO.

QUOTE (beck72 @ Jul 22, 2010 -> 07:47 AM) I know everyone is frustrated at Jenks. But his June was about as lights out as it gets. http://espn.go.com/mlb/players/gamelog?playerId=5910 Wow, I didn't realize how good he was in June. The problem is that's only one month out of 4. His numbers for April, May, & July are pretty awful.

QUOTE (J.Reedfan8 @ Jul 21, 2010 -> 06:04 PM) Doesn't Campbell have a NMC too? According to capgeek.com, he has a part no-trade clause. He can designate eight teams that he is willing to accept a trade to. The Hawks then have 45 days to trade him to one of those teams.