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QUOTE (scs787 @ Aug 12, 2014 -> 11:45 PM) Dude had 117 pitches....I'm actually a little surprised there weren't some here questioning Robin not taking him out after 7 when he had 100 on the dot.....You know if he gave up a run we'd be hearing it. Not with this s***ty pen.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Aug 12, 2014 -> 11:45 PM) Because there was no reason to risk anything bringing him back out in an almost meaningless game for us Ugh! I hate that lame ass reasoning.

That scares Sox fans of having to put up another year of Beckham.

Any reason why Robin didn't let Sale complete the game other than trying to move up in the draft. This was too predictable that the pen would do this. They all need to be punched in the nuts.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Aug 12, 2014 -> 11:48 AM) funny, so do I Chocolate almond milk is awesome.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 11, 2014 -> 02:44 PM) I know I pointed this off before, but because of the way Chicago is a split market, it is hard to call the Sox market bigger than just about anyone else's in the AL Central. All of the Detroit metro market is much bigger than say 1/3 of the Chicago metro market. I'm all for the Sox to move out of Chicago and IL if they have to. It's Cubs town until August, then it's all Bears and then Bulls. They could go some place where there is no MLB baseball and get a governor or mayor to buy a stadium, they would still make money playing crap baseball. Think about it. If you were an owner you might consider it.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 11, 2014 -> 03:39 PM) Ventura before the game: "I know you guys want to play hard, win jobs, and millions of dollars, but I beg you DON'T DO IT! For the love of God, just keep tanking on purpose. I really like this kid in the draft next year, and I want to get him, so that eventually he can take your jobs because you all suck. Ok so, tonight, if it is close, I am going to run the worst of you out there to ensure we don't have any extra added pressure on us. I mean really, who wants high expectations of us? I know I don't. Oh and can someone translate for that Abreu dude? He has really been pissing me off with those triple crown type numbers. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to figure out how to get the vertigo thing from Cooper to Sale." Well at least the bullpen gets it. From what little I've seen on this team, players are either really good or really bad. There is little or no middle.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Aug 10, 2014 -> 10:10 AM) What does North think North and think can't be used in the same sentence.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 10, 2014 -> 08:38 PM) Definitely. The Sox body of work since 2005 has been so depressing. I really thought the team was set up to dominate a division full of small market teams (til Detroit started spending finally). Am I the only one who thought the Sox were set up to win the division for many years after 2005? At any rate, this has little to do with Paulie. It's not his fault. The farm system sucks (I wonder if that will change under Hahn) so your existence of winning can be short lived unless you are willing to fork out East Coast money.

QUOTE (ewokpelts @ Aug 10, 2014 -> 07:10 PM) 1. His comments and attitude over the years. 2. He was a ken Williams guy. And the reason that frank was ultimately pushed into a DH role. 3. Since he was a KW guy, he never lost his spot in the lineup in his atrocious 2003 season, despite the fact that frank was killing at 1b in inter league play that year. 4. He is beloved more for what he is/represents versus his actual accomplishments. The average sox fan is less critical of a bonerko than of a frank thomas. 5. He is the DP KING. He found amazing ways to hit into double plays. ALL THE TIME. So did a lot of great hitters.

QUOTE (Andy the Clown @ Aug 10, 2014 -> 07:12 PM) I don't doubt the experts liked it; if they did, then they were wrong too. Giving a long-term contract to a guy with mediocre control and average velocity (91-92) is stupid. Now we're paying the price. I didn't like it. I thought he was and is still over rated. Before they signed him you have to ask who you gonna replace him with? Medicore and below mediocre can have a high price tag with MLB pitchers. The could have done worse in the FA market. I'm hoping next season we will have a career year. I think he has that left in him.

The organizations loyalty to former players is a nice thing but not always a good recipe for winning.

QUOTE (BaconOnAStick @ Aug 9, 2014 -> 05:04 AM) Anyone worried? I sorta am, particularly with the sudden loss of power since the break. I think they call them slumps. Rumor has it every hitter gets them.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 9, 2014 -> 11:06 AM) Up until the most recent fizz, the team was a good bullpen away from being right there for the wild card. I believe that has a lot to do with more teams being bad or not up to their usual standards. They can't seem to play good baseball in August.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Aug 9, 2014 -> 11:29 AM) Do they play the game differently in AAA?? The only reason players go on minor league rehabs is to get back in the swing of things and get use to playing again.. Dude is hitting .500 in like 6 games. He would probably benefit from being brought up so he isn't hit by s***ty pitchers so damn much Put him in the DH role.

Giving PK more at bats will not harm this team.

Now you can see where the Sox pen is valuable.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 8, 2014 -> 11:55 PM) Another awful offensive effort. Viciedo is the only one who looks dangerous at the plate this week. Some majors changes have got to be made soon. I'd love to see Avi replace ADA, Semien replace Beckham and Wilkins for Dunn. Has this team ever played decent baseball in August? It's like a curse.

Food for thought. http://www.royalsreview.com/2014/8/7/59672...e-possibilities I would imagine it is still early for teams to jump on the waiver wire.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 8, 2014 -> 09:29 AM) Bucholz has $12 million guaranteed for 2015 and $750k in buyouts. There are $13 million team options in 2016 and 2017 if the buyouts aren't taken. Since returning from the DL on June 25 his ERA is 5.40. In his last 2 starts he has given up 7 runs in 5 innings both times. Sounds like a challenge for the bullpen to top.

QUOTE (scs787 @ Aug 8, 2014 -> 02:21 PM) Wow, either you misinterpreted that or Bruce is an idiot. Would a team that "Doesn't care about winning" outbid everyone on Jose Abreu and be in on Tanaka? That sure doesn't sound like a team just wanting to make money. The plan is, and always has been to build a young core. Once they think that young core is good enough to succeed then we might see some higher price vets in to mix in with those young guys. That might come next year or perhaps 2016 might be a bit more realistic. Most teams say that. I'm glad they lost out on Tanaka. Sometimes an Asian player's success is not long lived like Ichiro. MLB must a real grind compared to Japan.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 8, 2014 -> 12:01 PM) We'd be giving up Rodon +. Does that interest you? Only if there was a crystal ball that said he'd be another Ruffcorn.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Aug 7, 2014 -> 09:28 PM) Yep - Ventura chooses to emulate one of the the worst features of a quality team. Good one. Post of the week.

You would think this team is throwing games. It's August, the typical time for Sox mental meltdowns.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Aug 6, 2014 -> 05:06 PM) I always like Brett Lillibridge. That guy played with heart. He made some very fine defensive plays out there too One of the most clueless guys on the bases, typical White Sox.