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QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 6, 2009 -> 01:57 PM) Something that was extremely noticeable at the game on Friday night was how Rios doesn't talk to anyone in the dugout. As soon as the inning was over, he'd go to his own section in the dugout and no one would come near him. It really seems like a match made in hell so far. You really have to wonder if those rumors of him being a complete ass hole are true. It seems pretty notable that Dye does not like him from their body language in the outfield on plays where one has to call another off.

Way to waste a 3-0 count Rios... I really hope he figures it out by next year. Because this isn't going to cut it.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Sep 6, 2009 -> 01:44 PM) Getz is really a very solid ballplayer. It amazes me when I see critism of him. You say this when he's doing well, but will you say this when he's slumping or injured? Look, I want Getz to succeed in every way possible. He could be a very effective leadoff hitter down the line for this team. However, he also has A LOT to improve on and if he does not improve on these said things, he will not be a "solid" ballplayer, but just an average one at best. Here's a list of things that he should improve on. 1. Get on base more often. A .320-.330 OBP just won't do it for a possible leadoff hitter. It might be good enough for a bottom of the order hitter, but that would make him an average player at best. Get the OBP up to .340-.350 and you might be looking at a "solid" player. 2. Better plate discipline. I know he's a rookie, but he needs to lay off the high fastball. Doing so will help him in so many ways. Maybe he should bend down a bit more to lay off of them. 3. Get better on defense. At this point, he's an average defender. He's got the speed to get to almost anything, he should be better on D. 4. Reduce the nagging injuries. He really can't do too much about this one. Maybe his body's just not one that can handle the work load of playing baseball every day. He should be stretching and preparing himself better in order not to get injured. He's got the base running down so far and he's a decent hitter. I'm hoping he will address the above issues by next season so we won't have to re-sign Podsednik or spend a lot of money on a new leadoff man. Getz, right now, is a very average player.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Sep 6, 2009 -> 01:39 PM) I don't know how much he really bothers pitchers anymore. His pct. has dropped the last 5 seasons, and many times that doesn't account for pickoffs which he probably is near the top of the league in. He's hit a lot better than expected and done it at some key moments. I just don't think he's worth anymore than a 5th OF salary. He just bothered Jon Lester to the point where he walked Nix on 5 pitches. He still bothers them because he still does have good speed.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Sep 6, 2009 -> 01:35 PM) Is there any site that adjusts OBP taking getting picked off, doubled off, thrown out stealing and otherwise into account? Look at EqA. It takes base running into account.

Pods does so many great things. He bothers the pitcher, he gets on base, he hits well with RISP. But he's also below average on defense, makes stupid base running mistakes, and just frustrates the hell out of you.

I think Jose does this every time he gets some kind of a fresh start. Then he eats at himself and starts sucking sooner or later.

Dislike! He just needs to hit better when he gets back.

Jose gave up a run against Arizona in 7 innings at Coors Field of all places. Man...

Rays just had a White Sox moment.

Tigers take the lead. The Rays suck. They've been playing like crap as of late.

QUOTE (quade36 @ Sep 5, 2009 -> 07:44 PM) yeah, my one loss was at Wrigley which they should have won. I flew out for the last game at the Metradome. Was very happy to see the big comeback off Nathan. The Sox should pay you to go see every game.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Sep 5, 2009 -> 06:57 PM) In the broadcast today, Ken Rosenthal mentioned that Ozzie has already spoken to Kenny Williams and told him he wants Kotsay back next year. He's a solid bench player. Why not? I just hope Ozzie doesn't fall in love with him and end up starting him every day or something.

QUOTE (jenks45monster @ Sep 5, 2009 -> 08:02 PM) I think it should be Hudson. We have arguably one of the top pitching prospects in all of baseball right now. No point in not giving him top priority for the 5th starter's job. Regardless of what Freddy's done in a small sample size of a few starts, I don't think Hudson belongs in the 'pen. He won't start out of the pen next year if he's not the 5th starter. If anybody's going to do that, it's Torres.

I'm watching the Rockies game because Jose is pitching and I'm getting a glimpse of some really good young hitters. Carlos Gonzalez is turning into what the Diamondbacks envisioned him as. He's hitting .300 with a 127 OPS+. Seth Smith is also hitting above .300 with a 137 OPS+. Add Tulo, Helton, and Hawpe and you have yourself a pretty damn good offense. BTW, Allen homered off of Jose. Let the madness begin.

Man, it's hard to believe that Galarraga was actually good last year.

Freddy's been very impressive in his last three starts against two great offensive teams. I'd say he's the front-runner right now with Hudson being behind him.

Garcia has a 3.44 ERA with a 1.1 WHIP in his last 3 starts (2 against Boston, 1 against NY). He's definitely worth keeping. Plus, isn't Felix bound for free agency in two years?

1/5 of the way there!

Come on guys. Wakefield is having a hard time finding the zone. Take some damn pitches.

Nice hit for Carlos.

A.J. was actually safe. Ump blew the call.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Sep 5, 2009 -> 03:57 PM) Don't you think Konerko would have at least swung if it was a hit and run? I think he just went on his own. Thing is, he stopped and then went. Plus, I think the ball to Konerko was a ball.

I think that could have been a hit and run. Hit and runs against Wakefield aren't a good idea. You might as well do a straight steal.

QUOTE (WilliamTell @ Sep 5, 2009 -> 03:39 PM) Rios needs to figure it out soon. If I'm him, I'd get on base with some walks instead of swinging up in the count.