August 11th vs. Baltimore

[HeadOfSoxNation]

Even Millar can take second on Crisp's arm.

 

I know this is off topic...but did anyone see Damon's throw the other night in the bottom of the 11th (?) I think on the basehit to shallow centerfield to win the game for the WhiteSox? It was absolutley comical...one of my favorite highlights of the season thus far.

[RoyNHSox]

The Fenway crowd gives Boomer deserved props. Very encouraging outing.

[jsinger121]

That was a huge start by him. Hopefully the bullpen can hold the lead.

[a700hitter]

The Fenway crowd gives Boomer deserved props. Very encouraging outing.

Very

[a700hitter]

Vlad hits a bomb to make it 7-3 Angels.

[riverside sluggers]

Javy is getting into a groove

 

Last 3 games

6 for 12 (.500 avg) 2 Doubles, 3 RBIs

[yeszir]

It's a pleasant surprise to come home and see encouraging news for the sox for a change.

[ORS]

Dig in Boom, you earned it.

 

http://www.buchananphotography.com/Cheeburger.jpg

[a700hitter]

What-- no mayo?

[a700hitter]

Loretta-- 3 hits. DFA him, now.

[HeadOfSoxNation]

What-- no mayo?

 

Boomer brings his own mayo...he keeps 3 bottles in his glove box.

[HeadOfSoxNation]

Loretta-- 3 hits. DFA him, now.

 

I was waiting for someone to say this so I didn't have to :thumbsup:

[ORS]

Hose-Aye ****-Rare-Ass has tossed 5-innings of no-hit ball.

[a700hitter]

I was waiting for someone to say this so I didn't have to :thumbsup:

We have two full-time .300 hitters. We might as well cut one of them.

[jsinger121]

An empty .300 average to say the least

 

http://www.redsoxstats.com/

 

weak slugging, weak isop, weak isod

[a700hitter]

An empty .300 average to say the least

He has the 5th highest OBP on the team, higher than Crisp, Gonzo, Varitek, and Lowell. He is fourth in runs scored behind Ortiz, Manny and Youk. It seems that he is doing exactly what they paid him to do.

[BoSox34]

He has the 5th highest OBP on the team, higher than Crisp, Gonzo, Varitek, and Lowell. He is fourth in runs scored behind Ortiz, Manny and Youk. It seems that he is doing exactly what they paid him to do.

 

Agreed. An empty 300? It seems pretty full to me...walk off hits, and .300 is .300 anyway you spin it, as long as he's hitting the ball and getting on base, there isn't much more you could ask for from a guy like Loretta.

[jsinger121]

He's paid to move runners from first to third. He was brought here to hit doubles. He may have the 5th highest OBP on the team but the lineup pretty much sucks which doesn't say much. He's not that good of a ballplayer and the stats I pointed out show that. A .733 OPS is unacceptable in my view from him.

[Soxfan1]

im on my psp right now. what a game!

[jsinger121]

Agreed. An empty 300? It seems pretty full to me...walk off hits, and .300 is .300 anyway you spin it, as long as he's hitting the ball and getting on base, there isn't much more you could ask for from a guy like Loretta.

 

How is it full? Why because his average says .300. There are other stats to really judge how good a hitter is and BA is not one of them. 2 walk off hits. wow that is a big stat. I think you could ask alot more from him like more doubles. He was billed as a doubles guy and hasn't shown it. Its a joke the guy was voted an All-Star.

[a700hitter]

White Sox are beating the Tigers 5-0 in the 5th.

[Cocos Disciples]

im on my psp right now. what a game!

 

How do you get online with those things? I see the application thing but it can never work? Where do I have to go?

[ORS]

Being upset at a 2B who gives you league average OPS (league average for every position) is, well, Yankee fan-esque. This team is in a pennant race right now. You know Loretta will give you above average OBP, above average BA, a high contact rate, and average D up the middle. Pedroia, while likely better, hasn't sniffed the bigs yet, so you have no idea what he'd do. Don't fix it if it ain't broken.

[a700hitter]

He's paid to move runners from first to third. He was brought here to hit doubles. He may have the 5th highest OBP on the team but the lineup pretty much sucks which doesn't say much. He's not that good of a ballplayer and the stats I pointed out show that. A .733 OPS is unacceptable in my view from him.

With the exception of 2004, he has never been a big doubles hitter. He'll have the second or third highest number of doubles in his career by the end of the year. They got him because he puts the bat on the ball. He rarely strikes out. He's a good situational hitter who makes productive outs by hitting behind runners to move them to 2nd or 3rd with less than 2 outs. He gets on-base a lot. When you are in front of Ortiz and Manny, you don't need to supply power. You need to get on and mover runners up when you make an out. OBP is not the only method in determining the value of a player.

[HeadOfSoxNation]

Dude, get off double's dick hahahaha

[a700hitter]

Wells gets his first win of the year. It's about time. Now if he could get 5 or 6 more before the season is done that would make a huge difference.

[jsinger121]

With the exception of 2004, he has never been a big doubles hitter. He'll have the second or third highest number of doubles in his career by the end of the year. They got him because he puts the bat on the ball. He rarely strikes out. He's a good situational hitter who makes productive outs by hitting behind runners to move them to 2nd or 3rd with less than 2 outs. He gets on-base a lot. When you are in front of Ortiz and Manny, you don't need to supply power. You need to get on and mover runners up when you make an out. OBP is not the only method in determining the value of a player.

 

Your likely an advocate of resigning him too aren't you?

[riverside sluggers]

Ballgame

 

This had everything, cmon boys a nice streak and gain some ground

 

very encouraging 7 inning start by Wells

our offense finally brought out their agression

defense, defense, defense

 

My star of the game in the end has to go to this guy

Mike Lowell after scaring RSN with him being hit by a pitch to the helmet, produced.. more or less. RBI single that helped a 7 run 3rd inning, him diving into the stands for a great catch, and a steal of 3rd base

[HeadOfSoxNation]

Your likely an advocate of resigning him too aren't you?

 

I wouldn't hate signing him for another year...I advocate bringing Pedroia up next year and seeing how he does in spring training. If he proves he is ready, I'd be all for it and have Loretta play off the bench. Is Loretta not good enough for you as a back up middle infielder?

[jsinger121]

I wouldn't hate signing him for another year...I advocate bringing Pedroia up next year and seeing how he does in spring training. If he proves he is ready, I'd be all for it and have Loretta play off the bench. Is Loretta not good enough for you as a back up middle infielder?

 

Pedroia is more than ready to take over and Loretta at 5 million plus is a waste as a backup infielder. You can pay backups alot less than that.