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Did you vote for throwing in the towel?

*Also, yes better not come at the expense of a boatload of prospects for Hamels.

Jesus are we STILL talking about Papelbon? LET. IT. GO.

I voted yes, in deference to Kimmi and the fact we're not mathematically out of it yet. It doesn't look good, and it's a long shot, but it ain't over til it's over.

I'm on record here from the start of the season, saying Holt should be a starter until he proves he's not. It was ridiculous how much he sat through his hot streak at the start of the season. Maybe he really is just a role player - but a supersub is an excellent asset to have. I am really glad for him today.

But were even the first few worth $100 million?

And by fixing I don't mean stuffing ballot boxes. But that's nothing new, fans have always been doing it, and now it's much easier to use bots and stuff to ensure Omar f***ing Infante is an All Star Game starter. It seems to me and other people whose comments I've read today that fan voting and WS home field advantage are incompatible. I would not be surprised if since Selig's bonehead decision, there have been attempts by fans of teams in the opposing league to get absolute scrubs on the other league's starting lineup. Selig's move was reactionary and unnecessary. If you want to increase interest in the ASG it seems to me you need to go back to the starting lineup playing most if not all of the game. It's impossible to follow or keep track when every half inning more new faces are coming to the plate or taking the mound. In fact, since you ask the fans to say who they want to see, doesn't that mean those are the players who SHOULD play the lion's share of the game? They also need to drop the "every team gets at least one guy" ********. This has led to some really average or below average players appearing just for the sake of this stupid rule. Something's got to give - should it be the home field advantage or the ballot stuffing?

The Cup was delayed because they were still on their way to the arena at the end of the game? Why wasn't it at the arena for the start of the game?

I'm sure Castillo was a "so the Yankees don't get him" signing. How'd that work out with Dice-K?

I was shocked when I saw his age - or what we believe to be his age. This is a totally unacceptable signing. I'd be willing to give benefit of the doubt if the kid was 21 or so.

Both teams have to travel to Atlanta for tomorrow's game.

What the f*** did Ben see in him? Where was he playing and what were his stats?

They're still cleaning up from the party for getting rid of him. Panda's deal isn't terrible, provided we paid a certain amount there's a chance of someone taking him (but probably not for 3B) but you'd have to fire Ben first. He's not going to admit to a mistake and give up on Panda.

Take it for what it's worth but a Giants fan was being sarcastic on an article about Panda being selfish (for wanting his 1,000th hit ball when the team was down 4-0), saying Giants fans are shocked to hear Panda is self-absorbed and me-first. (That said I think the article was wrong to call him out on this).

Epic article on this game by Gordon Edes. http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/red-sox/post/_/id/44746/seven-straight-losses-for-the-red-sox-but-not-a-negative-word-to-be-heard-here

I don't know, Christine was quite horrifying - horrifying that such a terrible piece of writing ever got published.

Mookie blast for the tie?

Do you figure he could be any worse at 1B even if he stands like a statue, versus the hot corner?

Now pitching for the Braves, the late 19th century Belgian impressionist artist.

I know backup catcher is the position you worry about least on a roster, but does Leon bring ANYTHING to the table?

Never been sold on Naps. I like BigPapi's idea of putting him at catcher with Swihart and reducing our error total at 3B.

Dis is the comeback.

Hanley is a mercurial talent for sure.

Oh Freddie Freeman, go get yourself some!!! Fox Sports. Fair and balanced.