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QUOTE (DirtySox @ Apr 25, 2010 -> 07:10 PM) Trayce also had a SB. I'm getting real excited about this kid. I initially laughed at the Mike Stanton comparison article last year, but now it doesn't seem as far-fetched. The 2008 Draft looks like it could be one of the best the Sox have had in a long time. QUOTE (daggins @ Apr 25, 2010 -> 08:05 PM) Always seems to be linked to this guy : http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/randajo01.shtml That's pretty good, honestly, considering the level of defense he plays. If Morel could hit .285 with 10-15 HR and 80 RBI, that would be wonderful considering his defense.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Apr 25, 2010 -> 07:53 PM) I'd go with: Rios Teahen Jones Paulie Quentin Beckham Ramirez AJ Pierre Pierre is a terrible leadoff hitter so just bat him last. Beckham needs to prove he deserves to bat in the top of the lineup. Teahen is making the pitcher work so I like him 2nd. And f*** the L/R/L/R crap. It's pointless with a lousy hitting team. At least with this sort of lineup you clump your best hitters together and give the team a chance to have multiple run innings when they're up without the rally killers. You know, I like that lineup most. It takes pressure off of Quentin and Gordon, allowing them to sort themselves out.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Apr 25, 2010 -> 07:09 PM) We get to face him this weekend. This will be fun.

Paulie is being awesome this year, contract year or not.

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Apr 25, 2010 -> 01:50 PM) I disagree. I would have done the same thing in that situation (If I was thinking quick enough). And quite frankly, you'd look stupid doing it.

Gordon!

I love how he put off his future wife at first. Sergio seems like a good guy, and he's done nothing but delivered so far this year.

QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Apr 25, 2010 -> 10:55 AM) lineups: What's wrong with this picture? Pierre, LF Beckham, 2B Jones, DH Konerko, 1B Pierzynski, C Quentin, RF Rios, CF Teahen, 3B Ramirez, SS Pierre is playing the field over Jones? With Ozzie, you should have expected that.

Guys, Sox are on pace to hit 343.5 (Alexei's robbed double?) this year. And we think this is a bad offense.

QUOTE (Palehosefan @ Apr 24, 2010 -> 10:47 PM) I can't imagine if the Thunder sign Bosh or even Haywood. They have 3 draft picks from 21-32 that they can keep on rookie contracts for several years as they re-sign Durant, Westbrook etc. Their future is ridiculous. Westbrook-Durant has a chance to be a Stockton-Malone type duo. My problem is while I like the Thunder, I also can't stand them for how they just left Seattle high and dry.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 24, 2010 -> 08:27 PM) That was an awful contract the day he signed it. If you knew someone would get fat and lazy, it was Carlos. My dad said he wanted to acquire Lee the other day for DH. I asked him if he was crazy.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Apr 24, 2010 -> 08:42 PM) Really starting to feel good about this offense...need Q and G to start hitting, but I don't think we could be asking for a lot more out of the newer guys than what they've given us. I think we're going to be just fine eventually. When they both hit well, Quentin hits behind Beckham... G-Q combo.

QUOTE (mcgrad70 @ Apr 24, 2010 -> 05:58 PM) I see no joy in this... The few games the Sox will win this year will be by the homerun. I would fire Guillen and Williams tonight. This is light years from a multi-dimensional offense. I dislike winning too my friend, I was looking forward to the 2011 Draft.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Apr 24, 2010 -> 05:55 PM) This will go almost entirely unnoticed and unmentioned, but Rios' swing was changed entirely by Greg Walker. Bullcrap. Everyone knows Greg Walker only throws puppies and tells players to hit them until their spirit breaks down.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Apr 24, 2010 -> 05:52 PM) Regardless of what Ozzie said in January, home runs are better than stolen bases. The only proof we need is Pierre leads the team in SB, and Paulie leads in HR. Which one has been more valuable? I really hope Gordon is just suffering from playing in cold weather though.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 24, 2010 -> 05:26 PM) You extend D1; you can still deal him for bats if you think that's the right move. He's probably more valuable if you can buy out an Arb year or two. And anyway...no, you can't have too much starting pitching. Having 25 starting pitchers is where I'd draw on the line for the MLB club.

Rios saved a fans life.

Rios! I love the home run.

QUOTE (T R U @ Apr 24, 2010 -> 04:48 AM) He has 137 wins and has indicated he prolly isn't gonna stick around for too much longer.. I love Buehrle but im not seeing him making the Hall of Fame.. Its a shame he has been on some pretty mediocre teams or those numbers could be a lot better too.. I hope Jamie is right and that he's bluffing about retiring so soon, because if he pitches till he's 40, I think he's a HOFer.

Anyone have MiLB.TV? I'm considering getting it since it's only $30 a year, but is it worth it?

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 23, 2010 -> 03:16 PM) into year one of Free Agency? Since he's basically the most valuable player on our entire roster (yes, over Beckham...although some would argue Gordon because he's an everyday player and cheaper, but Danks is getting closer and closer to elite status, left-handed, Santana-Lite)...how high do you think the organization is going to be willing to go, knowing we MIGHT lose Buehrle sooner than later? The whole idea of having the same deal on the table as Floyd doesn't hold as much water anymore. You have to treat Danks differently, and that's not just based on four 2010 starts...it's the accumulated evidence from 2008-2010. How much pressure does KW put on him...to imply he will deal him if he doesn't extend as he has done in the past as a negotiating tactic? Does Danks really want to play out the string on one year deals and then test the free agency waters? How much will Danks get on the open market? How does D2 figure into the considerations, the fact that he's pretty close to the majors and playing with his bro, which is darned cool. What kind of package would you have to get in return to consider dealing D1? What are the odds that Danks is the starting pitcher for the Chicago White on Opening Day in 2013? I'd offer a him this: 2011: $3M 2012: $4.5M 2013: $6M 2014: $7.5M 2015: $9M 2016: $12M Team Option/$0.5M Buyout 2017: $15M Mutual Option/$0.5M Buyout The base is 5yr/30M like he reportedly wants, but he could earn up to $27M more, making it 7yr/57M. The mutual option would make it so the Sox won't be locked into the deal for 2017, but will allow Danks some control of his situation when he's 31. I don't ever trade D2, especially when Danks isn't under contract. The package I'd expect in return would be something big, I'd be shipping off both D1 and D2. I figure since they both dumped Boras for the Sox, you'd owe them as much. I'd need at least the others teams top prospect, along with two or three B prospects. If Buehrle is still a member of the team in 2013, he's Opening Day Starter. If not, Danks will.

My mom was complaining after the game "You can't score all your runs off home runs!" Me: "Who cares, as long as it's winning you games. They sure aren't manufacturing runs at all right now." Screw Ozzie-ball.

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