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I heard this rumor on the radio. The Sox will trade Mackoviac and Boone Logan for Aaron Rowand. Then we'll trade Rowand for Brandon McCarthy. Take it for what it's worth.

Like many of you said the Roward rumors must forever die. I liked the guy but he ain't coming back.

Since the Sox are sticking with Pods another year, I see him as a major key. He's got to have a big year and not get caught stealing as many times as a year ago. We have so many question marks. I don't think Oz will be dumb enough to play Erstad all the time. I hope not. He'll be a serviceable Mack type I hope.

That quote from the agent today means Mark is gone. Why did they even report that the 2 sides were going to talk if the agent still wants a 7-year type deal? I had hope that he wanted to be a White Sox and would sign a Vazzy type deal for the 3 years with a 4th option. Good luck to Mark if he gets hit hard again this season.

I think it would be great for both sides if this contract came to pass. If Mark really wants to be a White Sox this would be fair. He should sign it before the start of the season, also, like Vazzy. No matter what the parties say, his contract will be in all the articles, especially Moronotti all year long. If Mark gets rocked, it will be contract talk. If Mark pitches a gem, there will be contract talk. It's not going to be pretty. He should pull a Vazzy and sign for three and the Sox should give that option you speak of. Isn't this a no brainer for both sides??? If the Cardinals want him so badly then they can make KW an offer he can't refuse. SIGN MARK NOW THIS IS A DISTRACTION THE SOX DON'T NEED.

That's a little harsh. He isn't garbage. He is getting fifth starter money, isn't he? I trust our GM and scouts on this one. They obviously think the guy is better than Freddie, better than a lot of four and five starters in the league and worth it. I don't think they'd just throw away the money. I do hope Oz and Coop and KW make a decision EARLY this season. If Vazzy is just a six inning pitcher, then make him that and get his ass out of the game before he implodes. He looked unhittable for 5 innings at times last year. Why let him go 7 if he's going to get rocked in inning No. 7??

I was talking to a former minor leaguer tonight and he said tightness is common in the spring. I'm not saying Bobby isn't really hurting and could be out a while, but this guy laughed when I expressed concern and said tightness is no big deal. For what it's worth anyway.

Can Erstad steal a base? Can he run or is he now a plodder? We got enough slow guys clogging up the basepaths.

Don't worry, be happy. He'll be OK.

We can't win a pennant with Erstad, Mack and Dye outfield. Even though it pained me to watch Brian bat most of last year, I was really hoping he'd be the guy to win the job in cf. I hope Oz is just trying to fire up Brian.

I'm in agreement, and I bet Oz is also. Cause Oz pretty obviously tired of Brian a year ago. Hope he can have the same opener he did last year, then build on it.

I'll bite. Good article. I hope he has a great year. He's still a great prospect. Crede didn't tear it up right away and he's great now. It was encouraging to read what Walker had to say.

I agree it's too early to predict 'til we see if anybody gets hurt, etc., in coming weeks. As of today, I have a feeling we're going to win the division. I don't know why, though. I hope Detroit slips this year. I am tired of the Tigers and Kenny Rogers.

No we aren't. I think everybody who takes the time to post on here wants them to do well. I like many fear Pods is pretty useless if he can't steal bases and that's a legit concern. If he can still steal, great. I will also eat crow and praise him. I just don't like Erstad, but he's 0-for-0 right now and deserves a chance til proven otherwise. I'm not burying him in my mind. Just concerned about an outfield of Erstad (Pods), Anderson and Dye. I love our infield and catcher spots. Love our DH slot. Like our bench. Like our starters while realizing there are some sudden question marks after last year. Like our middle relief, setup guys, don't love 'em. Love our closer. Love our manager. Bring the season on!

Yuk, Erstad and Scotty P could be automatic outs.

I hope Mark has a good season. Sometimes fans aren't real patient when guys who don't sign and are waiting for their free agency get lit up. I would think his leading us to a World Series would make everybody love him regardless. But in Boston or Philly for example, a bad outing or two would result in booing.

I don't know if I'd call it a "terrible aura," but it's not a wise idea to tell Sox fans as spring training starts that 3 of the fans' favorites probably won't be White Sox next year. I mean letting them become free agents means the odds are quite slim we'll keep any of them. I'd be shocked if the Cards don't overpay for Mark B; I can see Dye leaving. For some reason I also think Iguchi will remain a Sox however.

If Erstad can only hit .250 to .270 as most of you say, then why would he play 3/4 of the time when Pods is out? I say play Anderson in cf and one of the other young guys in left. .250 will do us no good.

I can't believe I got nominated for something. I think I should have been nominated for poster to have a drink with. I am not this idiotic in real life. I just freak out at times in discussing the Sox.

I figured I'd put my Bears post on here since I can't find the Bears board: Nice kickoff return to start the game, but after that blahsville for DaBears. We mostly got the Bad Rex. Injury to RB didn't help matters at all. Manning shredded our defense with short passes. No blitzes. Maybe it was good defensive strategy since we were in the game til that last Indy score. We didn't really take it to them I didn't think. I have no real complaints though. Are all of you satisfied since NFC figured to get bludgeoned in Super Bowl and we gave it a good shot or are you mad at ... a.) Lovie b.) defensive coordinator. c.) Rex. d.) God for making it rain. GO SOX!

Old Comiskey. Remember my dad had season tickets. I was probably 7 or 8. It was a doubleheader and I cried when he wanted to leave late in Game Two. It actually was a night doubleheader. Like most kids back then in 70s will never forget walking up the stairs on the lower level and seeing that big scoreboard in center field and the grass and the sound of bat hitting ball at batting practice. Sensory overload. That old park was amazing. Better than Wrigley.

SNB is right. It's that simple.

Since Kenny makes it clear we won't have Mark B, why didn't we trade him to Texas instead of BMac?? We should have traded Mark this offseason considering he won't be a White Sox anymore after this season. We should trade him to the Cardinals as soon as possible.

It's good to see this is a landslide for the Sox. I couldn't find the one person's thread who voted for Da Bears. Sox for me by far. I do remember the 85 Bears and was thrilled at the time because Chicago hadn't won anything since the Bears' last title I believe. The Bears came through again and ended the city's slump. The Sox title is by far greater for me. Even greater than the 85 Bears with Payton and Ditka and Singletary. And thanks to the Sox for not making us nervous during the WS series. They smoked everybody in losing just that one game. Amazing. p.s. Is it getting a lot of pub that Chicago rarely makes the championship game or series, but when they do reach the ultimate game, they win, with the exception of 1959. Bears reach Super Bowl in 85 ... win. None of this gaining experience for the following year. Bulls reach the Finals six times, win every time. Never lost one once they got there. Sox reach Series two years ago ... win it. I guess the Blackhawks reached the finals that one year and lost but they don't count because they are a joke. GO BEARS!

Not to be an alarmist, but the signs are not good for Pods. A former speed guy with persistent groin woes and now surgery. It's time to thank Pods for the Series year and wish him well somewhere else. Erstad isn't very good is he? Go with the younguns, Sox.