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Two things that jump out at me: 1. Ben Davis © on Yankees Roster 2. The Royals added two tough young arms (with problems) from the AL West: Madritsch and Perallta.

I like Scott Merkin of whitesox.com and Gregor of the Herald.

Looking into this trade further... It sounds like there is more to this deal. Sounds like the Tribe may be trading prospects to Boston as well (possibly Garko).

I understand everyone loves the potential of Marte... thus saying that the Tribe wins this deal, but is anyone else wondering about Marte's injury? Marte supposedly has an elbow problem which will most likely lead to surgery. With that being said, I think Coco Crisp is a very good player. I am not sad to see him leave our division at all. For the time being: The Red Sox are better from this trade, and the Tribe is not. For the future: Only time will tell.

QUOTE(Steff @ Jan 22, 2006 -> 10:23 AM) JD, I have one for you for both days. Steff, You are amazing. Please let me know how I can meet up with you. Thanks so much.

Thanks Steff. I appreciate your efforts to help out. Keep me posted please.

If anyone has an extra ticket for Saturday or Sunday... please let me know. I would really like to go. Thanks, JD

I don't know if I should laugh or cry.

The key here to me is this statement. ''That's not going to happen,'' Williams said, confirming that the Orioles did call this week. "'We were told there wasn't a fit.'' That to me sounds like Baltimore was the one to say no to the Sox.

Kris Honel lives in my town and goes to our local fitness center. It is true that he did have the Tommy John Surgery, but as far as his health status goes right now, I am unsure of that. I know for a fact that he is throwing frequently... but I don't believe that he is near 100% healthy yet.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Dec 29, 2005 -> 03:21 PM) The quality of the broadcast IMO sucks. I would wait for the DVD. They arent even putting out a HD signal. I too can't believe the poor quality of the re-broadcast. I really miss watching it in HD. Oh well... the DVD set will be out soon.

I think this move will be okay. I will miss Dolgin... just like I missed big Dave... but the Score could do a lot worse than Rongey. Thank God it is not Rogers. Welcome Aboard to pre/post Rongey.

QUOTE(SSH2005 @ Dec 23, 2005 -> 12:14 PM) He's sure to beat out Mark Loretta and Tony Graffanino! I obviously don't think he can either, but I am just telling you what I have heard. I am sure they will tell him that, and then just use him as a utility player, but you never know.

To add to the list of teams interested in Willie... I have heard the Red Sox are interested in signing Willie to compete for their Second Base Job. Yikes!

Sign me up for wanting Tejada no matter what the price tag is. I firmly believe Miguel Tejada is the 2nd or 3rd Most Valuable Player in all of baseball.

QUOTE(knightni @ Dec 14, 2005 -> 12:24 AM) I think it's more like.. the other MLB clubs aren't as enamored with Owens as they are Young. If anyone watch the AFL, how could you not be high on Owens. Also, Young struggled in the AFL.

note 1: Cotts won't be dealt in any deal. note 2: This trade (if it goes down) shows just how much the Sox are in love with Jerry Owens.

From the LA Times: The Pirates have increased their efforts to trade for outfielder Milton Bradley, a source said. The Dodgers could get a left-handed reliever in return because the Pirates are overstocked after acquiring Damaso Marte from the Chicago White Sox. Left-hander Mike Gonzalez is expected to compete for the Pirate closer role and John Grabow is a top setup reliever

I guess my only thought on this topic would be... If Merloni helps the Tribe get Nomar... I don't think the Tribe will still need the services of Merloni. Hopefully Lou Merloni has thought about this as well.

QUOTE(nitetrain8601 @ Dec 8, 2005 -> 07:24 PM) Too much. Uribe, Sweeney, Harris, Liotta for Tejada and cash. Tejada is a Stud with a fair contract, and the O's aren't looking to rebuild. I think it would take atleast Garland and either multiple can't miss prospects, or other solid MLBers with cheap contracts.

I personally love Miguel Tejada. How about Jon Garland, Juan Uribe, and Ryan Sweeney for Miguel Tejada and Eric Bedard (or Daniel Cabrera)

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/5151318

I am one of the people who voted for NO. Sure I like Rob Mackowiak as a utility player... but not at the price of Damaso Marte. I agree Damaso fell on rough times this year, but I don't think that trend will continue. Marte is a quality left handed reliever. I cringe at the thought of having Mike Myers on this team. Mike Myers blows. I would have much rather gone into this season with Marte and a guy like Jose Vizcaino or even Jose "manos" Valentin. My feelings could be soothed on this trade depending on who gets added to the pen... but I don't see this move as making our team better.

I just want to go on record and say I do not want to trade Damaso Marte. I know this isn't the popular opinion, but I feel Marte is a solid lefty out of the pen. Cotts is our number one lefty now, and Marte may make a little much for a number two lefty... but with the money that relievers are getting this offseason, I would rather hang on to Damaso than deal him.

Ray King is heading to the Rockies Former White Sox player Aaron Miles and Larry Bigbie are heading to the Cardinals. That is all I have heard so far.