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I loved the current facility they have, although it is older. The Knights have been trying for a couple years to get a downtown stadium. The goal is that the stadium would be home to the Knights as well as potentially ACC Championship Baseball.

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Jul 10, 2008 -> 12:42 PM) I thought Milton Bradley was his replacement? I didn't know if that meant he was his replacement in the starting lineup or on the actual roster.

I would be all about moving Contreras in the right deal and acquiring Joe Blanton. Blanton is having a down season, but has a good arm and would be a nice middle of the rotation starter who should remain relatively affordable for the next couple of years. IF you trade for him, you still have two full seasons of him until he becomes an un-restricted free agent. This puts you in a prime spot to acquire him and work out a 3 to 4 year extension (buying out his final two years of arbitration and pushing off the time until he becomes a UFA). It should be noted that one major risk is that his numbers would likely increase in a move away from Oakland (which is a pitchers haven). Another concern is how much this seasons struggles are due to him throwing 230 innings last year. I would not give up top value to get him either (ie, top or premiere prospects in the organization; Josh Fields/Lance Broadway's, sure, but not Poreda). I'm also not saying he's an ace, rather the type of guy you can pencil in for 200 innings and a league average ERA (under good coaching I think he does better). Whether Beane does that, I don't know and I'm not saying Fields/Broadway is enough to get a deal done. Rather stating that he's a guy that I'd acquire if you could get him for a fair value. I think he's a better pitcher than his career statistics would indicate; statistics indicate he's basically a league average pitcher). I also know last year Beane was asking an arm and a leg for Blanton (and should have sold him than cause his value on the open market right now isn't near what it was last season).

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jul 10, 2008 -> 12:44 PM) I don't think either team is that good yet but scare me. There ya go. The one thing that scares me is Floyd/Danks wearing done and Contreras continue slide back into his 2007 form (which was downright NASTY and I mean that in as bad of a way as possible).

Screw it...just keep winning White Sox. White Sox keep winning and I don't care what the hell any other team does in baseball

LETS GET DYE IN Note: I still think he'll get in as a replacement for Ortiz (or have they already announced Ortiz's replacement).

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 10, 2008 -> 12:21 PM) He was such a leader for Boston, they made no attempt to keep him. They spent their money on his arch enemy, Renteria, instead. The White Sox also used to say nice things about their players until they were gone. Carlos Lee was a good LF until he was traded away. Then it was he was horrible but we had to say he was good. Its pretty apparent, the White Sox roster isn't very enamoured with Cabrera and vice versa. I don't think he did anything wrong yesterday, the steal made a lot of sense, but he's just not well-liked, and I don't think he particularly likes playing for the White Sox. Isn't Swish/OC joking around after homers at least some indication that someone gets along with OC. If he didn't have any friends or get along with anyone in the clubhouse he wouldn't be taking part in those celebrations, imo. The thing is he's very quirky and can come off as over the top and I think Dye is one of those guys that is more quiet/laid back (in general I think the Sox probably have a pretty laid back clubhouse with few exceptions, ie Swisher and AJ to an extent) and that doesn't always mesh well with a quirky jokester (which is what I remember hearing the angels announcers describe him as many a time).

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 10, 2008 -> 12:09 PM) I will agree, Cowley is a dope, but I really don't think OC is as well-liked as you think. I know for a fact that he was/is loved in Anaheim. However, they have a different clubhouse. But he may have gotten overly comfortable with what was the norm there and it may be different in Chicago which leads him to rub people the wrong way. That said, his on the field performance since May has been fabulous and I'd have zero problem if the Sox signed him in the off-season. I just love the way he plays the game.

Easily one of my all time favorite things to play as a kid. Hell, I can't wait to have kids cause you can bet your ass I'll be playing it with them. What a bunch of malarky...let the kids have fun, let them have fun. Man, I'm so glad I was able to do stuff like that (well not quite like this) but in terms of going out, having fun outdoors and getting a little dirty.

Did you know: Player traded for himself 1962 In April, the Mets traded catcher Harry Chiti to the Indians for a player to be named later. On June 15, the Mets received the PTBNL, who turned out to be Chiti, making Chiti the first player to be traded for himself (in 1987, in the same sort of scenario, Cubs pitcher Dickie Noles was also traded for himself).

I looked up Buckholz and I was wrong. He's got 2 decisions this year. Still, I'm thinking its the type of player that threw a completely random no-hitter, as opposed to the kind of guy that threw a no-hitter and than got hurt.

I'm going to guess Clay Buckholtz (I know the BoSox sent him back down shortly after and I'm not sure if he's won a game since than).

QUOTE (ZoomSlowik @ Jul 9, 2008 -> 12:55 PM) I'm not really sure, maybe I'm wrong. I thought that Seattle did that with Rashard Lewis last year though so he could get more money. Was he a restricted free agent? I didn't think so. Maybe it no longer applies once they hit the open market and is only good when signing an extension, or maybe the option years throw the whole thing off. Here's a bit of info:

QUOTE (Greg Hibbard @ Jul 10, 2008 -> 08:36 AM) White Sox are 33-17 (.660) Rays are 32-18 (.640) Red Sox are 30-20 (.600) Angels are 30-20 (.600) Tigers are 30-20 (.600) Yankees are 29-21 (.580) Twins are 29-21 (.580) Cubs are 30-20 (.600) Brewers are 30-20 (.600) As much as it seems like all of the above teams have been red hot and playing better, we've been the hottest team in either league over the last 50 games. The Rangers would probably find themselves on that list. They are 11 over .500 since May 1st (so not quite the same sample).

QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Jul 10, 2008 -> 09:43 AM) On the other hand, if he Cabrera is bolting right after the game, what does that say about him in the clubhouse? It's my understanding when the team is the road, often times a bunch of them go out to the bars together, or dinner. I don't see Cabrera making those trips. It's not a huge deal at all. I couldn't care less, as this team is on a roll, and both Cabrera and Dye are having great seasons, but I don't think there is a chance in hell Cabrera comes back. I think it meant he bolted and didn't answer any questions. Doesn't necessarily mean he doesn't meet up with the team or a couple individuals as I assume the team all gets on the bus around the same time while on the road (unless they all have cars, which maybe is the case). And if they do take separate cars, they obviously could all meet at the hotel. I would assume that there are probably a few different cliques in the locker-room and everyone has there comfort zone. I don't buy in for one second that OC doesn't get along with anyone or anything along those lines (he just doesn't have a history of such).

Pretty crazy. I'm pulling for those Dodgers. Tied up with the Dbacks now.

Javy had a rough outing. The good thing is his stuff is still there (I can't say that about Jose).

QUOTE (JFields27 @ Jul 9, 2008 -> 04:30 PM) You're saying you would dump Konerko to the Braves for a half a year of Teixeria just so we can have the lineup that we had while Konerko was on the DL next season ... thats not going to happen Actually I would be upset if the Sox didn't accept a Konerko/Texeira offer if it was on the table. It would give the Sox an improved bat for this season (Tex) and clear additional payroll to get a legit, impact, star type of player on the roster (or a couple. In addition, the Sox would be getting two first round picks as compensation for when Tex walks. That would be the biggest no brainers in the history of trades (Tex for Paulie). That of course is from the White Sox perspective and if I'm the Braves I wouldn't even consider it unless you were getting some good prospects in return or a significant amount of cash (and on top of that, Paulie would have to be playing productive for them to consider such).

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jul 10, 2008 -> 07:39 AM) FYI, the Trib (Gonzales) said the exact same thing about OC leaving early and not talking to the press, as per his usual. Its not just Cowley saying it. On top of that, I want to point out that I don't necessarily thing its a bad thing that OC left the game and didn't talk to the press. I don't know if I want him going and talking to the press and airing something in public. Let OC and Dye handle the situation behind closed doors. No need to comment about it in public.

That was the best I've seen Dotel look in a Sox uni. His velocity was up (hitting 93-94 consistently) and that FB had great life to it.

QUOTE (Nokona @ Jul 9, 2008 -> 10:44 PM) This guy rides vendettas incredibly hard. I can not believe we have to put up with his petty bulls*** over and over again. First it was Uribe, now he takes potshots at OC. Not to mention all the badmouting he did towards AJ. This is beat journalism? Well I'm glad I switched majors. What a f***ing joke this guy is. Chris Deluca was on ESPN First Take this morning and said how OC still hasn't really adjusted to the clubhouse. I was surprised because OC and Swisher seem to always be joking around and I haven't seen anyone verbally upset with OC (aside from yesterday's Dye incident). Either way, Cabrera has played tremendously and has always been regarded as a great clubhouse guy anywhere else he's been.

I don't get everyone saying how much Texas stinks. They are 36-25 since May 1st.

All I know is Russell made Jose Guillen look silly.

Egbert really has been pitching well as of late. Good K numbers too.

I got in some votes.