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QUOTE (greg775 @ Jun 10, 2017 -> 01:08 PM) Wasn't there just one thread where a couple people were going at each other? Wasn't it just two people even close to personal attacts on here of late? I could be mistaken but one thread doesn't seem like a big deal to me. As far as trolling ... I guess those poor saps (like me; there really are only 1-3 people willing to take on the masses) who have a differing view of controversial issues and a different view of Trump are in big trouble in terms of getting suspended. Cause I'm sure 70 percent of my posts are deemed either trolling or met with consternation/anger. It's not easy being a person with a differing viewpoint. The majority tends to want his/her opinion to be the only opinion and many times differing viewpoints or takes on current issues (the violence, ISIS, Maher, Griffin, Rush, Hillary, Bernie, Trump, the white privilege gangs) and people are met with accusations of trolling and/or baiting and that's sad. People can have different views and refuse to succumb to the more popular view. The mods have the right to ban anybody they want, though. There is a difference between having a different viewpoint and having the blatant wilful ignorance and refusal to learn. You display the latter. Most places consider it trolling, but I think people honestly don't know if you just are doing it on purpose or if you actually don't understand it.

Keep the L's coming! Don't stop now boys!

QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Jun 9, 2017 -> 11:29 AM) I don't work 9-5 hours. I hope you have some good nicknames lined up. Athough, nothing can ever beat HoT FiRe.

Yolmer is making this decision much more difficult.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jun 2, 2017 -> 05:27 PM) I feel like I'm the one person that still likes Hawks (even though gets on my nerves) in addition to liking Jason (despite the corny stuff). Give Jason time. Sheesh. I agree with you. I enjoy listening to them both for what they provide. Neither are perfect, but I can enjoy both. It really doesn't bother me that Hawk is retiring. Good for him. He's ready to hang it up and let the young gun take over full time. It is easy to tell Hawk's game calling ability has regressed with age. He is just getting too old. Hawk has been figured out by Father Time.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 27, 2017 -> 11:14 AM) DFA worthy, safe to say he's been figured out. Wrong, wrong. and his weight has been down all season, even when you started this thread. Ron, you are hitting .000 with your scouting acumen. Time to give it up. I got the adam Engel call up correct. .500 bare minimum. Lets wait until the season is over before we make a judgement on Jose.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 27, 2017 -> 08:38 AM) .887 OPS. 1.6 bWAR, 1.4 fWAR, and he hasn't hit a homer at home yet. DFA was a good call Ron. DA always putting words in other people's mouths. I said the way he was playing was DFA worthy. Never said the sox should DFA him. About time he lost some Damn weight. It appears to have served him well. No excuse for being overweight as a professional athlete. Thanks for doing what you're supposed to do Jose.

I'm excited about him, but remain skeptical. Hitting only .221, but am OPS of 775. 8 homeruns. Has been unlucky with a babip in the .260s.

I called it!!! Two days ago!!

QUOTE (greg775 @ May 25, 2017 -> 10:57 PM) Good post. I still am not into the white privilege thing. Don't like the moniker White Privilege. Don't like the bullying tactics to get you to admit it. I'd rather be beaten to a pulp by a gang of thugs telling me to invoke my "white privilege" than say I have it. Of course I've had some opportunities because of my race and my parents helping me. However there are plenty of rich assholes who have never worked a day in their lives. They've had it MUCH easier and better than me and they are white. There are also African Americans whose parents are rich surgeons and they will be set for life and their kids will be set for life. Should they thank privilege of any kind? What good does it do to say we're privileged. There are hard working people of all races. There are lazy people of all races. In a perfect world the hard workers get rewarded privilege be f***ed. Did you get this idea from the PC principal south park episodes?

Pardon me if you think this goes in the minor league forum. I haven't heard much about Engel lately. I think he deserves some clamoring about. This dude has quietly hit 7 HR's so far in AAA. He is 25 and is a big time athlete. The guy has plus plus speed and can be a top notch defender in CF. He currently is sporting an OPS of 757. On the flip side, he is only hitting .218. On the other flip side, his BABIP is quite low at .261. His career BABIP is .330. The reason I post this in the main forum is because I think this dude is somebody that could be called up soon. Do you think the Sox leave him there for a while until an injury forces their hand? This guy could be a pleasant surprise for the sox.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 23, 2017 -> 07:54 PM) Give it a rest man. Going after people really isn't going to make people not disagree with you any less. I'm just messing around. I brought those jokes upon myself with my stubbornness and hardheadedness. Just not a big Abreu fan and I think he is grossly overrated around here. His demi-god status is reaching trump levels. It's ridiculous.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 23, 2017 -> 07:41 PM) 4 homers allowed by Fulmer. His season stats went mediocre quickly. Stuff has just deteriorated from college. You are spot on. Seems like he lost a few ticks on his fastball since college. Hopefully he can regain his stuff out of the pen.

QUOTE (knightni @ May 23, 2017 -> 03:13 PM) Obviously, his numbers are '86-worthy at this point. Maybe other managers have him figured out? I expect better out of an admin. I guess I was wrong.

Tbh i don't know much about the injury Nate jomes had. Is that something that may have done irreparable damage to his trade value this season?. He is already throwing in sim games at least.

tbh i dont think they will be trading Robles for a reliever. He looks like a complete stud.

QUOTE (greg775 @ May 21, 2017 -> 01:24 PM) Isn't Trout the ultimate counter argument against tanking? The loss lovers have no comeback. Give me wins during the six glorious months known as baseball season then give me a good first round draft pick. Working fans have the right to demand as much is demanded of them in the workplace. The Sox probably don't get Robert without shedding the Sale and Eaton money IMO. The rebuild is why we got Robert. Take that Greg!

Rebuild! Take that greg!

Q for rutherford, frazier +, Robocop and swarzak for Robles. GG.

When can he be expected start playing?

Was waiting for a futuresox piece. You guys are the best

I'm pretty pleased so far with Rick. He seems like the perfect guy to have for this rebuild with all the Latin Americans we have. What do you think of his managing so far? I give him a B so far. Not much to complain about

peavy44 is the GOAT

Does it make sense to send Giolito to AA yet?

Yoan needs to be moved to center or corner OF if yolmer keeps it up. No question about it.