fathom Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 02:25 AM) We might have the worst 6 and 7 hitters in all of baseball. I'm sure we do, given that PK is one fo the worst hitters in baseball this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 QUOTE (WilliamTell @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 08:26 PM) the Twins are after Brian Roberts according to their network announcers. Castilla tore a ligament in his hand. Anyone still on the "its not important to have a good minor league system bus?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 what ever became of Dallas McPherson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 QUOTE (Jimbo's Drinker @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 08:28 PM) what ever became of Dallas McPherson? The swimsuit model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 QUOTE (WilliamTell @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 07:26 PM) the Twins are after Brian Roberts according to their network announcers. that would be very very bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 01:27 AM) Castilla tore a ligament in his hand. Anyone still on the "its not important to have a good minor league system bus?" I don't think Twins will get Roberts unless they're willing to give up someone like Blackburn, Baker, or Perkins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSox05 Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 07:27 PM) Castilla tore a ligament in his hand. Anyone still on the "its not important to have a good minor league system bus?" Its important, but its also important to be able to sign players and make good trades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 make a trade KW!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 QUOTE (Jimbo's Drinker @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 08:28 PM) what ever became of Dallas McPherson? According to baseballcube he's hitting .298 with 38 homers in 342 ab in Albequerque, the Marlins AAA affiliate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Why don't teams realize how to pitch to Ryan Theriot?? HE only hits the other way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 07:31 PM) According to baseballcube he's hitting .298 with 38 homers in 342 ab in Albequerque, the Marlins AAA affiliate. thanks Dick A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 QUOTE (Jimbo's Drinker @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 01:31 AM) Why don't teams realize how to pitch to Ryan Theriot?? HE only hits the other way. Why can't team retires Cubs pitchers when they hit? Their pitchers have started so many rallies for them at the plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Mike Jacobs might have just been traded for B. Molina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSox05 Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Lance Broadway countiues to suck it up in AAA. His era is geting close to 5.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Everyone is making a deal but the White Sox...I hate KW at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 02:33 AM) I wonder how many Cubs fans on NSBB are talking about the Sox game in their game thread. How many people in this thread actually check other threads during the game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnhillegas Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 QUOTE (Jimbo's Drinker @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 07:33 PM) Everyone is making a deal but the White Sox...I hate KW at times. When you've got amazing trading chips like Lance Broadway, Ehren Wasserman, and Kyle McCullough, it's all the more enraging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 QUOTE (Jimbo's Drinker @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 02:33 AM) Everyone is making a deal but the White Sox...I hate KW at times. I'm very, very happy we're not making the deals that KW supposedly is interested in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 QUOTE (Jimbo's Drinker @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 08:33 PM) Everyone is making a deal but the White Sox...I hate KW at times. I'm surprised you're not used to it by now. When has he ever made a big splash at the deadline? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSox05 Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 07:33 PM) Mike Jacobs might have just been traded for B. Molina. It would suck to be traded to the Giants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 QUOTE (shawnhillegas @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 07:35 PM) When you've got amazing trading chips like Lance Broadway, Ehren Wasserman, and Kyle McCullough, it's all the more enraging. Exactly. There's not one minor leaguer KW should be afraid to trade to get some player(s) who can help down the stretch. The problem is, his gun is full of blanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 08:36 PM) I'm surprised you're not used to it by now. When has he ever made a big splash at the deadline? and it bothers me every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 01:37 AM) It's extremely difficult to measure, but how often do major deadline deals pay off? I can't be more than 40% The only deals that excite me for the Sox are for guys that will be around next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 07:37 PM) It's extremely difficult to measure, but how often do major deadline deals pay off? I can't be more than 40% There was an article about it a month or so ago. It was even less than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 08:37 PM) It's extremely difficult to measure, but how often do major deadline deals pay off? I can't be more than 40% What do you mean by pay off? Winning it all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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