RibbieRubarb Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 QUOTE(hammerhead johnson @ Jul 13, 2006 -> 01:45 PM) That's cool. What do you think about this statement, though: This is pretty much the basis of my argument. Once in a great while, guys can just step in and establish themselves as all-time greats right off the bat. Barry Sanders, Jerry Rice, Hakeem Olajuwon, Lebron James, Magic Johnson, Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, etc. Just a few names that come to mind. I agree. Right now they are dominating. But I am not chiseling their names into History until they accomplish more. See Mark Prior for recent premature enshrinement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerhead johnson Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 QUOTE(RibbieRubarb @ Jul 13, 2006 -> 06:53 PM) See Mark Prior for recent premature enshrinement. I hear you on Prior. That's why it's important to preface everything with "barring injuries..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 *quietly awaits told-you-so's* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RibbieRubarb Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 QUOTE(witesoxfan @ Jul 13, 2006 -> 09:18 PM) *quietly awaits told-you-so's* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POPPY_HIDALGO Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 The Twins won't be making anymore noise in the 2nd half. They made their run and are done. Someone else mentioned Cleveland getting hot, not gonna happen. They'll probably be dumping more guys. As long as the Sox don't have brain farts against the Devil Rays and Royals of the world everything will be alright. I also predict Anderson will be batting close to .280 by seasons end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 QUOTE(POPPY_HIDALGO @ Jul 14, 2006 -> 08:31 AM) The Twins won't be making anymore noise in the 2nd half. They made their run and are done. Someone else mentioned Cleveland getting hot, not gonna happen. They'll probably be dumping more guys. As long as the Sox don't have brain farts against the Devil Rays and Royals of the world everything will be alright. I also predict Anderson will be batting close to .280 by seasons end. No way. He's in too deep of a hole. He may hit .280 in the second half, but it won't be his season's average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 (edited) QUOTE(POPPY_HIDALGO @ Jul 14, 2006 -> 09:31 AM) I also predict Anderson will be batting close to .280 by seasons end. But why stop there? I don't see how Jim Thome won't be hitting .400 by the end of the year, and I predict he'll be making a run on Barry Bonds single season HR record. He might even challenge Hank Aaron's career mark by the end of this year, he's that good. Lets put it this way. To have an average of .280 at the end of the year, Brian Anderson would have to hit .359 (if he gets 380 AB that he's on pace for right now) for the rest of the year. It isn't happening. Edited July 14, 2006 by Felix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POPPY_HIDALGO Posted July 15, 2006 Author Share Posted July 15, 2006 I'm well aware of what Brain Anderson has to hit to reach that plateau and I think based on his recent improvements and the fact that he is getting more patient at the plate that it is something that he can attain. With Ozzie behind this kid there is no telling how great he can be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 QUOTE(POPPY_HIDALGO @ Jul 15, 2006 -> 04:05 PM) I'm well aware of what Brain Anderson has to hit to reach that plateau and I think based on his recent improvements and the fact that he is getting more patient at the plate that it is something that he can attain. With Ozzie behind this kid there is no telling how great he can be. Why are you posting this stuff? Because you got called out last year for being a pessimist, and now you have to post pie in the sky posts? How about realistic? That would GREAT from you, Poppy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 (edited) QUOTE(kapkomet @ Jul 15, 2006 -> 01:59 PM) Why are you posting this stuff? Because you got called out last year for being a pessimist, and now you have to post pie in the sky posts? How about realistic? That would GREAT from you, Poppy. Obviously because the White Sox are the BESTEST team in baseball and are one of the bestest teams of all time. Duh! (also, his original preseason predictions were better [120+ wins was one]) Edited July 15, 2006 by Felix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POPPY_HIDALGO Posted July 15, 2006 Author Share Posted July 15, 2006 I'm just posting my opinion. If you don't like it you don't have to say anything about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 QUOTE(POPPY_HIDALGO @ Jul 15, 2006 -> 09:35 PM) I'm just posting my opinion. If you don't like it you don't have to say anything about it. LOL! Sure I do. Cause I can. The end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 (edited) QUOTE(POPPY_HIDALGO @ Jul 15, 2006 -> 05:35 PM) I'm just posting my opinion. If you don't like it you don't have to say anything about it. But your opinion is wrong Edited July 15, 2006 by Felix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POPPY_HIDALGO Posted July 15, 2006 Author Share Posted July 15, 2006 :rolly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hangar18 Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 QUOTE(Hangar18 @ Jul 12, 2006 -> 12:03 PM) Right off the bat, after the All-Star Break, I see the SOX going 8-8 to end the month. I saw that Sweep in NY coming a mile away .....and I did say we would be 4-5 games out by the time we hit Detroit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POPPY_HIDALGO Posted July 17, 2006 Author Share Posted July 17, 2006 :finger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 QUOTE(POPPY_HIDALGO @ Jul 17, 2006 -> 11:10 AM) :finger Don't worry. We're only going to lose 9 more times this entire half! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenksd Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 from these predictions to that signature, what a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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