fathom Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 QUOTE (Jenks Heat @ Sep 13, 2009 -> 10:16 PM) Yet the $10M Dye lovefest is allowed to loyally continue. They should make up some injury and say he has had it all year to at least try and get him a decent contract. Dye will get a nice two year deal from Texas to be their DH, don't worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaus kinski Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 13, 2009 -> 05:07 PM) It's so obvious. He's pulling off the ball and not using his legs. Thus, even when he hits the ball good, it's off the end of the bat because the barrel of the bat is already through the zone. THANK YOU!!!! my seats are down first base line and my unprofessional eye could see that. I tried to explain it to the people in our area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 QUOTE (klaus kinski @ Sep 13, 2009 -> 11:21 PM) THANK YOU!!!! my seats are down first base line and my unprofessional eye could see that. I tried to explain it to the people in our area How many weak foul balls has he squibbed down the first base line. If you watch one game, you will hear Hawk say "Rios cues that one foul" probably 2 or 3 times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxPride56 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Maybe Ozzie can go off on Dye next? Why does he keep on getting a free pass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 QUOTE (SoxPride56 @ Sep 13, 2009 -> 11:26 PM) Maybe Ozzie can go off on Dye next? Why does he keep on getting a free pass? Cause the organization could care less about him turning it around for next season, since they know he won't be back? If the money we were allocating for Dye goes to Figgins, then I won't be upset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxPride56 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 13, 2009 -> 05:29 PM) Cause the organization could care less about him turning it around for next season, since they know he won't be back? If the money we were allocating for Dye goes to Figgins, then I won't be upset. That is a great point. I would love if we took the money Dye is making, and put it to sign Figgins. Edited September 13, 2009 by SoxPride56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 13, 2009 -> 05:29 PM) Cause the organization could care less about him turning it around for next season, since they know he won't be back? If the money we were allocating for Dye goes to Figgins, then I won't be upset. I kind of hope Podesednik is brought back I never really thought that much of him and now i think he has figured somehting out... He would be a great 4th outfielder with Figgins. I would like the DH spot to be for a guy that needs a couple of days off. I really hope they bring Kotsay back to hit RHP that sucks.....you know, the AA f***ers Guillen was talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 QUOTE (SoxPride56 @ Sep 13, 2009 -> 10:32 PM) That is a great point. I would love if we took the money Dye is making, and put it to sign Figgins. I'm also thankful that if Dye really is hitting the wall and his skills have deteriorated this quickly, at least he did it in the 2nd half this year instead of next season after signing a 2 or 3 year extension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxPride56 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 13, 2009 -> 05:34 PM) I'm also thankful that if Dye really is hitting the wall and his skills have deteriorated this quickly, at least he did it in the 2nd half this year instead of next season after signing a 2 or 3 year extension. Fathom, you are on a roll...another great point! We only have to deal with Dye and his struggles for only a half of a year compared to 2 or 3 years. I just hope to see a different offense next year. No more of this home run of nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo=dorf Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 (edited) Yet the $10M Dye lovefest is allowed to loyally continue. They should make up some injury and say he has had it all year to at least try and get him a decent contract. What lovefest? Most people are expecting him to be gone after this season. We're not comitted to pay him $60 million either. That's where the concern is. Edited September 14, 2009 by santo=dorf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YonderLaroche Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 QUOTE (SoxPride56 @ Sep 13, 2009 -> 05:32 PM) That is a great point. I would love if we took the money Dye is making, and put it to sign Figgins. We need a power hitter with a HIGH avg/obp/rbi we don't have that. PK isn't consistent enough, Quentin is a question mark.. that don't leave anyone else with 20+ HR potential. We need a Matt Holliday type so our offense WON'T suck 1-9 almost every game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxPride56 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 QUOTE (b-Rye @ Sep 13, 2009 -> 10:42 PM) We need a power hitter with a HIGH avg/obp/rbi we don't have that. PK isn't consistent enough, Quentin is a question mark.. that don't leave anyone else with 20+ HR potential. We need a Matt Holliday type so our offense WON'T suck 1-9 almost every game. Holliday ISN'T coming here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YonderLaroche Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 QUOTE (SoxPride56 @ Sep 13, 2009 -> 10:53 PM) Holliday ISN'T coming here. Probably not but we need a power/high avg hitter who can drive in 100+ runs. That's another hole in this team. Vlad Guerrero/Abreau/Matsui will all be free agents next year too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 (edited) It sometimes seems like Ozzie goes off on his team, or certain players, in order to avoid any of the blame. Edited September 14, 2009 by LosMediasBlancas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Oz says a lot of stuff, Los. Recently he took all the blame, remember? He said the season was his fault. He just is one of those guys who doesn't shut up. I kind of like him for it. Really, in this PC age, what other manager says the kind of s*** Ozzie does? Maybe Piniella once in a while? Most of them are boing PC machines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 QUOTE (santo=dorf @ Sep 13, 2009 -> 07:35 PM) What lovefest? Most people are expecting him to be gone after this season. We're not comitted to pay him $60 million either. That's where the concern is. He batted fourth yesterday...that lovefest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 QUOTE (b-Rye @ Sep 13, 2009 -> 11:55 PM) Probably not but we need a power/high avg hitter who can drive in 100+ runs. That's another hole in this team. Vlad Guerrero/Abreau/Matsui will all be free agents next year too. No, no, and no thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggins Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Matsui wouldn't be a bad option, but i'm guessing he will want more money/years than he is realistically worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Ok, Ozzie, if you don't get why your hitters can't hit crap pitchers, look no further than your hitting coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 13, 2009 -> 04:46 PM) So the carrot didn't work, now they are trying the stick... I hope it isn't with Rios' "stick" as they wil most likely miss him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan-kwman Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 (edited) A-Rod pays a shrink to help him w/ his hitting from a metal side and a personal trainer to get his body ready. My point is that a guy who makes that much money (alex rios, a-rod, jeter, etc) should have a good sports shrink & a good personal trainer. Being a baseball player is very hard and it has pressure that normal humans cannot take. He has great ability but now he should take some resposibility for that abilit & potential. Two things: 1. Bulk up-I have seen Rios actually connect on several well hit balls since he has joined the sox, but the ball just doesn't seem to carry. I think he needs to bulk up properly-with a trainer. 2. Head Doctor- Maybe, get 1 or 2 sports Psychologists to work on his mental approach to the game. It is not an easy game for average minded players Edited September 14, 2009 by soxfan-kwman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 QUOTE (b-Rye @ Sep 14, 2009 -> 03:55 AM) Probably not but we need a power/high avg hitter who can drive in 100+ runs. That's another hole in this team. Vlad Guerrero/Abreau/Matsui will all be free agents next year too. Interesting take cause when we have those guys, and we still have those kind of guys, and they are clicking we are happy. When they slump like now and in the past we have folks calling for their heads and saying we need to retool into a small ball club. I personally think we have the pieces right in our own backyard to compete in 2010. A new year can make all the difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 QUOTE (soxfan-kwman @ Sep 14, 2009 -> 07:18 PM) A-Rod pays a shrink to help him w/ his hitting from a metal side and a personal trainer to get his body ready. My point is that a guy who makes that much money (alex rios, a-rod, jeter, etc) should have a good sports shrink & a good personal trainer. I hav seen Rios actually connect on balls, but the ball just dies. I think he needs to bulk up properly-with a trainer. Maybe, get 1 or 2 sports Psychologists to work on his mental approach to the game. Are you suggesting steroids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 QUOTE (soxfan-kwman @ Sep 14, 2009 -> 02:18 PM) A-Rod pays a shrink to help him w/ his hitting from a metal side and a personal trainer to get his body ready. My point is that a guy who makes that much money (alex rios, a-rod, jeter, etc) should have a good sports shrink & a good personal trainer. I hav seen Rios actually connect on balls, but the ball just dies. I think he needs to bulk up properly-with a trainer. Maybe, get 1 or 2 sports Psychologists to work on his mental approach to the game. He should also get a wash cloth to clean all the sand out of his vagina. I kid! I kid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan-kwman Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Sep 14, 2009 -> 02:22 PM) Are you suggesting steroids Next time you go to a game in person, look at how similar builds Alex & Alexei have. Plus, two long swings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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