Thad Bosley

I certainly wouldn't mind having Mr. Hudson on my side of the ledger.

Vizquel > Teahen

I think I know where that lucky horseshoe is all of a sudden!

I think Hudson getting all of those generous calls on the outside of the plate earlier is actually hurting him as the game progresses, because he seems to be spending a lot of time out there, but missing a bit now.

Beautiful, Mark!

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 23, 2010 -> 09:01 PM) Beckham with just a horrific defensive game so far. Be nice if Quentin ever made a plus defensive play. Agreed - a bit disappointing.

Kotsay ran home because his third base coach sent him. I think in this case the ire ought to be directed elsewhere (i.e. to a one Mr. Jeff Cox).

A very legitimate "STRETCH, STRETCH!" call from the Hawkeroo!

We really do rely on those outstanding picks in the dirt by Paulie, don't we?

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jun 23, 2010 -> 12:47 PM) Now if you want to talk Wise, I'll talk Wise. I loved that guy. As far as Teahen, I have to back Kenny on this one. You can roll out different stats, but just watching Teahen, he is one of the worst third basemen in modern history. He is horrific at third. And he's not a good outfielder by any means. Royals fans were thrilled he left town. But why argue. This is one of these eye test arguments. Kenny obviously is sick of the thought of seeing Teahen play another game here, just like many of you couldn't stand the thought of Wise being on the team. I think many of us would be fine if Teahen was a utility guy the next 10 years for us. Play once a week max. WC Sox has presented some good stats how Teahen was actually OK compared to other guys' performances. But in the final analysis many just puke at the thought of Teahen. Nope, not me. Not only do I think he's not even remotely close to being a serviceable starting player for a Major League team, but I'm not so sure I'm sold on this super-sub idea, either. My reason for saying so is that there isn't anything he does that is particularly good, so what value does he provide even as a bench player? At least with guys like, say, Vizquel or Wise, and even Nix, they do bring something to the table that you can label as "good". Vizquel and Wise are "good" defensively. Nix is a "good" second baseman. Andruw Jones has "good" power. So on and so forth. You can't say that about any part of Teahen's game. Just because you can stick him out on the field at multiple positions doesn't make him "good" and/or a useful bench player. I can think of many other players whom I'd choose to comprise my bench before him. Just my opinion, of course, but no sale for me when it comes to Mark Teahen.

QUOTE (Kenny Hates Prospects @ Jun 22, 2010 -> 10:31 PM) First off, Teahen has no business taking any playing time from Omar Vizquel as long as #11 is breathing. Even if Omar never gets another hit the rest of the year he's still better than Mr. Swiss Cheese over there, and at least Omar can handle the bat. So Viciedo vs. Teahen really shouldn't even be a discussion right now. Secondly, Mark Teahen hitting MLB pitching "reasonably well" isn't much of an endorsement when you factor in what a huge pile of s*** he is on defense. Viciedo should in no way lose playing time because of Teahen. Vizquel is another story, as long as we're winning. The best thing Mark Teahen can do for this ballclub is stay the hell off of it. I'm all for that. Meanwhile, an upgrade at the DH spot would help justify carrying Omar's bat (read: his glove at 3rd) in the lineup. Sort of reminds this old bird of 1983 when the Sox decided to go with Aurelio Rodriguez' outstanding defense at third base, despite his below-average bat. If we could just upgrade at DH, along with a return to form by CQ and Bacon, we might just be in business here.

4.5 games behind.....and falling! Twins lose!

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 22, 2010 -> 09:22 PM) A Juan Pierre triple...there's where his lack of arm really hurts you. That's not exactly fair. The ball got caught up in the corner which allowed the guy to reach third, not because of Juan's noodle of an arm.

June Alexei >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> April Alexei

Does Hawk even have a home run call? I can't remember! : )

This is fun!

Sigh....the Alexei, Kong, and CQ at-bats there were not very impressive. Geezus

Paulie - right time, right place, Buddy!

Yikes! Alexei is not our best bunter in these situations, but it has to be done!

NOW, now, let's go and win this one for Gavin. I can't think of a better way to complete this sweep!

AMEN, Brother! And now good speed aboard, tying run on 1st base!!!!!!

Terrific effort tonight, Gavin!

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jun 13, 2010 -> 08:08 PM) And he will ground out somewhere. More chance of that becoming a hit than a Kotsay K or Kotsay pop-out, which is my point.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 13, 2010 -> 08:06 PM) Kotsay was on deck that inning. If it's going to be anybody in the 9th, I think it's got to be Pierre. His contact/slappy approach is probably more appropriate at this point than at any other.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 13, 2010 -> 07:55 PM) Ballgame. No it's not. Lilly is up to 97 pitches, we're only down by one run, and there are two innings left to go. Let's get to that Cubbie bullpen and then see how things work out from there.