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QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Aug 2, 2012 -> 10:53 AM) The draw for the medal round in women's soccer is set up very nicely for the US. #3, #4, #5, and #6 teams in the world all on the other half of the bracket and the #7, #9, and #23 teams on the US side (using England's ranking for GBR). The Japanese coach told the team not to score against South Africa, as 2nd place in the group would let them stay in Cardiff and not be forced to travel. The problem is that once Great Britain upset Brazil, that sent Brazil to Cardiff for the quarterfinals, so the Japanese have quite the opponent to face now.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 2, 2012 -> 08:46 AM) Even if 25 is an arbitrary number, Sale's going to throw close to 100 more innings this year than last year. Sale will be at the top of that list. Sale's body size & throwing motion are worrisome, but CJ Wilson improved after an increase that big, so it doesn't have to go badly.

What am I supposed to see in that gif?

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 2, 2012 -> 08:21 AM) If you throw in the Verducci effect, even if he's ready for 180 innings, you might not expect a sub 3 ERA from them, but that's not a guarantee there. Hasn't the Verducci effect been proven to be BS, though? He just threw an arbitrary number at the wall, hoping it would stick. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't, it's still all a crapshoot.

QUOTE (balfanman @ Aug 2, 2012 -> 08:05 AM) Here's hoping that the Angels are now walking (well, flying actually) into a trap series at the cell. Do well in an emotional series against your main rival (sorry Oakland) and show up flat for the next series. Last night was a pretty brutal loss for LAA, so we will have to see how they react tonight, still one more game in Arlington.

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After the first week of the Olympics, I've come to realize the IOC is basically the same thing as the NCAA. An organization that claims to care about the integrity of the sport, but instead just prints money by taking advantage of athletes they don't have to pay. It seems like every important decision is based on what the sponsors want.

QUOTE (flavum @ Aug 1, 2012 -> 08:31 PM) So Yu Darvish is human. That Texas heat may be something he's never dealt with. And now Josh Hamilton may be having more "issues". Angels are going to win that division. Hell of a finish in that game last night. Unfortunately, Sir Albert is 7 for his last 15 with 4 HR & 2 2B as the Angels come to Chicago.

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Aug 1, 2012 -> 06:26 PM) My brother-in-law is currently in the Air Force and decided to re-enlist for another 4 years. They gave him a list of places he could be based out of. My sister and him went through and created a list of places they want to go. One option they gave him was an unnamed base in Nevada where he gets on an unmarked bus Monday morning, travels to the unnamed base, and returns Friday afternoon; he would also be sworn to secrecy and never allowed to discuss his job. Yea, I think you and I both know the "real" name of this base. They decided to NOT list that as an option because she doesnt want him gone 5 days a week. The government knows that you posted this info and you should expect to see two Men In Black at your front door soon. Nice to know you.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 1, 2012 -> 08:09 PM) I doubt it would prevent Sox from claiming him Would other teams claim him before he got to the Sox??? All these victories have us lower on the pecking order.

That sounds like an absolute insult to Jim Thome & Ken Griffey Jr.

QUOTE (knightni @ Aug 1, 2012 -> 06:28 PM) Isn't Crawford due for TJS? It's an ongoing discussion, but I think it is possible. QUOTE (iamshack @ Aug 1, 2012 -> 06:32 PM) I don't think so...Crawford is still owed roughly double what Rios was owed when we took him off the Blue Jays' hands... That's why I think the Red Sox would have to think about letting him go for nothing, if someone were crazy enough to claim him. He is due $102 million for 2013-2017.

QUOTE (scenario @ Aug 1, 2012 -> 05:23 PM) I wonder if anybody will put a claim on Carl Crawford? If someone did, I think the Red Sox would actually contemplate making it a Alex Rios situation.

QUOTE (Real @ Aug 1, 2012 -> 03:15 PM) because beating the team that's 13 games out = division title right? more accurately would be Wins against Detroit = AL Central Title To be really accurate, the last 12 games the Sox went 0-3 vs DET, 5-1 vs MIN and grew their lead in the division

Fontenot >>>>>> Hudson

Wow, that was intense. Sox win!

QUOTE (Knackattack @ Aug 1, 2012 -> 02:41 PM) Meyers isn't allowed to pitch the 9th unless Addy absolutely can't go. Don't want to pay that guy 10 million next year Oh, forgot about that clause. Sucks, because I trust him in the 9th more than Reed at the moment.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Aug 1, 2012 -> 02:39 PM) Yeah, start the inning with Myers and then go with Matt against Morneau. Or start & end the inning with Myers

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Aug 1, 2012 -> 02:38 PM) If you eradicated all the posts with scores and scoring plays, if one were to go through Soxtalk gamethreads, there is no way you would think this team wasn't on a pace to lose at least 120 games. The game threads are pretty similar to last year, despite the difference in team success.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Aug 1, 2012 -> 02:35 PM) I'd almost rather let Jake try and finish then see Reed in the 9th. If he wasn't at 114 pitches, I would agree. That being said, I think the error by Youk was a blessing in disguise. I'm happy Reed doesn't ahve to face Maue rnow.

QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ Aug 1, 2012 -> 01:49 PM) Why are things changing in a clutch situation? Because someone has been clutch in big moments in the past? Would you rather have Craig Counsell or Joe Mauer up bottom of the ninth two outs down one with runners on? A-Rod's career playoff OPS is .045 higher than Derek Jeter's. But ask a casual fan who is more clutch when it matters?

Uh oh, here comes Superman up with a runner in scoring position

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 1, 2012 -> 01:20 PM) Flowers grounded into fielder's choice, Viciedo out at 2nd, run scored. Nice avatar