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That would make up for the Shields trade.

Teams don't go by arbitrary top 30 lists from mlb.com. They have their own lists and have their own scouts compiling these lists. Michael Ynoa received a record bonus when he was signed. How did that turn out? It is a crapshoot. These are 16 year old kids your talking about. The sox strategy of going for quantity is a sound strategy. You have a better chance that at least one of these guys pan out than going for the big high dollar players.

Shields is garbage. He's pitching batting practice balls.

The way Robin managed the 9th it was like he was trying to lose. Why would you walk the bases loaded with a just called up minor league pitcher who has control problems. Especially after his ridiculous excuse for pitching to Hosmer the day before.

Being a Hoosier homer but I would love to see Kyle Schwarber fall to our 2nd round pick. He is a better prospect than Phegley was. He will bea ssolid major league catcher.

How much are we paying him if we are paying half of his contract? What does his contract look like?

QUOTE (Disco72 @ Dec 15, 2009 -> 10:59 AM) Is it a stupid idea to bat him 9th? That way he has the "order" effect of being a leadoff hitter (except in the first inning) but without getting the most ABs on the team? I really don't like his career "meh" OBP in the leadoff spot. I like that idea. Having him bat 9th would have virtually the same effect as him batting leadoff except in the first inning of course and he doesnt get the bats of a leadoff hitter. Does anybody know what pitchers Kenny gave up?

QUOTE (Melissa1334 @ Aug 28, 2009 -> 06:45 PM) when the sox had a day off, aug 20th. hes played in over 60 games in a row. its clear he needs a breather. will he just bust out of his slump with one day on the bench? probly not but he needs it. what i find odd is that ozzie said hed play everyday unless he got hurt, or if becks tells him he needs a night off OR if he sees his performance going down. well it has Shh. Hes going to go for Ripken's record. He cant miss a game.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 6, 2009 -> 01:43 PM) Either way I think we gave up too much. PTBNL. I think they're giving us Strasberg.

I think it would be perfect to have Peavy come back for the make up game against the Cubs just to rub it in their faces.

Im just happy Hudson was not included in this deal. Imagine a future rotation of Buerhle, Peavy, Danks, Floyd, and Hudson. Great job KW.

I'm all for this move if it means the end of Dewayne Wise. Otherwise it's pretty much a wash.

QUOTE (WCSox @ Jul 29, 2009 -> 04:29 PM) Let's not "crown his ass" as the next Frank Thomas just yet. He won't be the next Frank Thomas but he is the best hitting prospect we have had come up since Frank so there is reason to be excited.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 28, 2009 -> 10:08 AM) Ok, then aside from Mitchell, who did we draft who has impressed so far? Well Brady Shoemaker has started his professional career with a 28 game hitting streak. I would say that is pretty darn impressive. Bellamy looks really good so far too.

I hate that we keep throwing out these old washed up retreads like Colon and possibly Garcia in the future. Richard to me looks like he could be a solid #3 starter in this league and he is just begun to pitch well. I will be pissed off if I see Colon starting over Richard next time out.

QUOTE (The Baconator @ Jul 24, 2009 -> 09:39 AM) Yeah, even after all the exposure and attention yesterday, the "1st Sox Fan" Obama STILL mispronounced Wise's name in his press conference, calling him "Wice". I highly doubt Charlie Weiss could have made that catch. I laughed when I heard Obama pronounce it that way.

I think I would much rather see Torres start that DH than Colon. I just don't feel comfortable with Colon out there at all.

My first Sox game of the year too and they better win!

QUOTE (CanOfCorn @ Jul 14, 2009 -> 10:00 PM) He was auditioning for the Cards... Buerhle for Pujols.

Does anybody know why he was mysteriously placed on the 7 day DL. I would hate to see him injured before his professional career even starts. Anybody have any info?

I think we will see Tony Pena for the first time today.

QUOTE (BearSox @ Jun 28, 2009 -> 10:14 PM) I've heard it pronounced as "fag-lee" a couple of time. Its pronounced fayg-lee.

Nice start for my fellow hoosier. Keep it up Josh!

After watching him in the CWS I really really like this pick. I can definitely see the Carl Crawford comparisons. The kid can flat out fly and I he looks like he has a good bat. I love the passion he shows too.

QUOTE (Special K @ Jun 19, 2009 -> 03:01 PM) At the very most, i'd be willing to put together a Quentin/Beckham package for Ankiel, and I'd be willing to pick up whatever is left on their contracts too. But that's it. Quentin/Beckam for Ankiel.Lol. That would be a horrible deal for the sox.