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Nice job by Gonzalez today. Lets hope he can carry this into the next game.

QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ May 9, 2016 -> 07:38 PM) If Gonzalez has a solid outing, how much time does that buy him? Another start? Absolutely another outing, maybe 2.

Man if Avi keeps hitting like this I hope he's #4 or 5 soon in the lineup.

I love Melkys sunglasses.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ May 9, 2016 -> 12:06 PM) Or the Umbers have gotten more information and know that Rickon isn't the only surviving stark and have more information. Interesting, I had forgotten about this. Osha and Rickon know that Bran is alive, or at least was alive as he headed beyond the Wall. No doubt they would have told the Umbers this during their years of hiding. Therefore, the Umbers should know that there is a long game being played by Bran and would be smart to not betray the Starks at this juncture. It really does seem odd that Smalljon made it seem like a Jon Snow-led wildling army invasion was imminent, when as far as they should know he is still either Lord Commander of the Nights Watch or dead. Perhaps news of his death arrived to them, but surely news of his revival hasn't. That news is really too fresh and it's plausible that the Umbers made for Winterfell as soon as they heard of Roose Boltons death, which was before Jons revival. A lot to think about. I don't think I've ever been this excited for a tv show.

QUOTE (Kalapse @ May 8, 2016 -> 09:42 PM) Would be pretty awesome if Osha and Rickon somehow planned this. Sure would, would the Umbers be in on that? I guess since Greatjon is dead Smalljon could do what he wants and all three of the young Lords are having a "screw the Starks" lovefest, but the Umbers were not present at the Red Wedding...and were trusted with Rickon... Also, I find it interesting that Osha is even there as a prisoner. That may lend a little credence to your idea. If they were truly going to turn in Rickon why include Osha? At this point she is insignificant and can just be put to work at the Umbers home rather than turned into Ramsay. (Unless they knew he'd have the hots for her and figured why not give her to him)

QUOTE (Kalapse @ May 8, 2016 -> 09:10 PM) f*** Ollie and RIP Shaggy Dog. And of cooourse they're dragging out ToJ. I was wondering what Osha and Rickon were up to... really disappointing to see them in Ramsays hands now. Worthless northmen. They'd better not flay or torture Rickon.... but now, as always, there is a Stark in Winterfell again. At least Jon will save him.

I like Overwatch, but I'm not sure how much I'd like having to seriously think about team composition and play defense/support roles. I do like MOBA type games but they can be incredibly annoying if your skill level isn't honed. I'm not the type of guy to spend a bunch of time getting good at PVP games so I can imagine playing against those who do would be bothersome.

Excellent.

Make it a 4-2 homestand.

Man, I thought Peavy was a crazy competitor but Sale takes the cake. When I saw him smacking his head with a baseball I'm just like... what is your problem dude!?

QUOTE (Alexeihyeess @ May 6, 2016 -> 10:05 PM) OK let that be the end. It's over now. If the Sox hit someone on purpose tomorrow, they are wrong.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ May 6, 2016 -> 10:01 PM) No, no we don't. That said, it is Sale so he probably will but I f***in hope he doesn't. Somebody needs to tell him tonight and tomorrow. DONT DO IT. If you are winning big tomorrow put in your wildest bullpen pitcher and have him do it. That way at least it won't look AS intentional... and if they get suspended it isn't one of our better players.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ May 6, 2016 -> 10:00 PM) Anyone want to explain what happened? Had to leave the park Jose got beaned in the ribs and got PISSED and the benches cleared. Robin argues that May should be ejected (as his command was pretty good) and got ejected himself. Thats about it.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ May 6, 2016 -> 09:57 PM) The ribs. Not the f***ing head Yeah, that kind of stuff is cool when you're playing The Show online against some jerkoff, but in real life if he doesn't get out of the way it could do more that concuss him...

QUOTE (pettie4sox @ May 6, 2016 -> 09:56 PM) Sale is going to bean someone tomorrow. I hope not. Need him to just do his thing...

I always find it ridiculous that the bullpens feel that they need to run all the way out. I know, they are a big part of the team and all that. BUt you don't add anything by joining.

I know it's still a small sample size, but I'm starting to think there's reason to believe that he could have some sustainable success. He looks like a different person out there.. one who believes he is good at baseball.

WOW I have never seen that!

Man please keep this up Avi... good stuff

I know he luckily escaped a few jams but lost in all of this is that he did give the team a chance to win that game. For a 5th starter in the AL, that's really all I can ask for. If the Sox had converted on their several opportunities perhaps we'd have seen a different outcome. In a tie game or Sox lead, you don't see Jennings throwing 40+ pitches. Nonetheless, he's back to Charlotte so there must have either been something the Sox didn't like, or a strategic reason for the move. I guess we will see.

I can't say for sure if he's really putting it together because we have seen flashes of brilliance before. Just from watching him, he has show that he can be patient and look for a pitch in the zone, as well as tattoo the ball he does hit. He needs to continue to be patient, don't swing at junk and force pitchers to pitch in the zone. It's very important for this team that he starts putting it together this year. We need another force in this lineup.

Man, that called strike is brutal.

Good man Melky. Gotta keep trying.

QUOTE (soxfan85 @ May 5, 2016 -> 10:09 PM) I am going to have to check it out more, then. I just can't stand all the promos, promos with Pat Hughes' voice, etc. It completely turned me off. That comes with the territory, I guess. They're going to pimp the Cubs as much as possible, but while the Sox are playing well you should be able to find nuggets of Sox talk now and then. Don't get me wrong, you will probably still hear more about the Cubs then the Sox, but even if there is bad blood the Sox are still a Chicago team and worthy of discussion (after they have run out of Cubs/Bears things to talk about).