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QUOTE(Vance Law @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 11:50 PM) What? Why won't anybody do the math. It's just counting. If you deal Contreras' $10 mil salary for Furcal's $13 mil salary, you haven't gained "tons of financial flexibility." Contreras has more years left on his contract. I was mainly speaking of the financial flexibility gained in the Konerko/Garland deal.

Ya, it should be up tonight. Mario was just joking around about it being 2 weeks (It would be two weeks if they were relying on me). Tuesday @ 9 Central Time is going to be the time slot for the show.

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QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 07:21 PM) I guess we aren't going to have that debate? Starting Next Week for sure.

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The Show is going to start 10 minutes early...thats right something starting early....@ 8:50 Central Time (ETA is that it will run till around 9:50 Central Time). Hop on and ask us questions through the chat or in the room.

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QUOTE(RockRaines @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 04:44 PM) I mean, is this really a deal that all of you guys can get excited about? There would have to be additional deals to make this in the Sox favor. Yes, if the Sox replaced Paulie's bat with Arod or another top bat or if they went out and made a major splash elsewhere. However, I think if you move Garland you have to find a way to get another arm in here (as I still would want to move Contreras for parts).

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QUOTE(WCSox @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 04:04 PM) I would've loved to have Shields a few years ago, but he's on the wrong side of 30, has been used a ton in recent years, and IIRC just got a big contract earlier this year. I fear that he'd be another Billy Kotch. I still say just swap Shields with Santana. The Angels soured a bit on Santana and I still think they like Shields a lot (and if they didn't, it has to be because they have concerns about his longevity).

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 03:52 PM) I'd settle for Furcal if the Dodgers would take Contreras and a C prospect. That would give the Sox soooo much financial flexibility. Yes, that would give the Sox tons of financial flexibility but my question is what do they use it on. They would have there entire lineup set and about 20M freed up. Would they spend that money on pitching, as it is obvious they would need to add at least one starter to the rotation (a rotation with Vaz/Buehrle and 3 unknowns would be awfully tough to win with). If you can get Arod and than find a way to get Santana to be a part of the deal, than you at least have Earvin Santana/Buehrle/Vaz and the ability to move Jose for financial freedom (if wanted) or you could hold onto Jose and than let Danks and the others battle it out for the 5th spot.

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 03:44 PM) The trade would be a financial boon for the Sox. They'd have their CFer for the next few seasons, unless they wanted to ditch Crede altogether, put Figgins (or Fields) at 3B (with the other in left) and go after one of the FA CFers. If they made this happen, I'd just go with Figgins in center, Fields in left and Crede at third, and would look focus the rest of the winter's efforts on improving at SS. The rotation is going to take a hit if Garland is traded, no doubt, but the team is going to be lacking in some area(s) next year unless Kenny can work miracles. *Cough* Arod *Cough*

QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 03:41 PM) I absolutely love Scot Shields. I love him too, but he was not very good down the stretch and I'm a bit concerned about him slowing down drastically due to being drastically overworked for the past couple seasons. That said, if he's healthy he's a stud reliever.

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 03:33 PM) This deal would free up a lot of money. It would appear that the Sox would become weaker against LHP though. It would depend on what KW did with the extra money, but I think I would lean toward doing it. I don't know if thats possible, but you are right as Kochman is a lefty. Hell, did anyone think that after making that move the Sox would have freed up at least 20M in payroll and they would also have just one open position (SS). Could that be a sign of one Alex Rodriguez coming in. You'd have: Figgins - CF Fields - LF Dye - RF Kochman - 1B AJP - C Richar - 2B Arod - SS Crede - 3B Thome - DH Note that the above is not a batting order, just a defensive allotment. You'd also see that the order would be pretty stacked and the only weak hitters would be Richar (and he has some tools to be a good hitter). The only major defensive question would be at SS and Arod was once a gold glove SS. The rotation would not be as good (unless you find a way to get a solid young starter to replace Garland). However, the team would have added speed at every one of those positions (and gotten younger at each position, aside from SS). I'm not saying they would get Arod, but this type of deal would make it a possibility.

That deal would have to be a starting point. The plus side is the Sox are washing a lot of payroll, but they also would need to find a way to get a top prospect in that deal (someone like Brandon Wood or Adenhart). I definitely would be a fan of Shields/Kochman/Figgins all becoming members of the Sox as they are all very solid players and most are still very cheap and will be cheap for at least a few more seasons. I'd also be a bigger fan of that deal if it were Santana/Kochman/Figgins/Wood or Adenhart as opposed to Shields (I love Shields, but I'd be more concerned with semi-replacing Santana than I would be adding another reliever). Than the Sox would have 20M in payroll to blow on a CF'er to add some pop to the lineup or a variation of other players. You would also than stick with Uribe for another year and plan on giving Wood more and more playing time.

I don't see why they should be in trouble. They have three stellar young starting pitchers in Joba, Kennedy, & Hughes plus two young position players in Melky/Cano. They also have zillions of dollars in payroll and even if Arod walks they have the ability to both trade for new guys or sign new guys (albeit none will be as good as Arod).

Do most people get this day off or something? Based on the 7 hr's I've already worked today (i was in at 7) I know I didn't have the day off.

Of course...if you didn't you'd be wasteful.

QUOTE(Chombi and the Fungi @ Oct 8, 2007 -> 12:46 PM) Everything I have heard on him is that he is a SS first but they think he can play CF. Contreras will probably be around and I think they share the same agent. I think there is better talent in the OF then there is SS so I'd rather sign him to play there for us. A japanese reliever would be nice. There has to be a few other Okajima's there (Not literally but figuretively) that can come to the MLB and be lights out. What do you think about Jose as a reliever? If he's a better shortstop thats even better. There is no FA market for SS's what-so-ever and I'd love for the Sox to be able to find a quality SS with tools (and from everything I've read Alexi has good tools).

QUOTE(Buehrle>Wood @ Oct 6, 2007 -> 02:32 PM) It's getting some spectacular reviews for once. Their saying it's finally better than Winning Eleven. s***, I loved playing last years game (I only had the demo, but friends had the game and we'd play it all the time). Is Winning Eleven some other soccre game? Hopefully the good reviews are an indication that this years game is even better.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Oct 6, 2007 -> 09:42 PM) That's funny because they're having the exact opposite effect on me and most everyone else in the known Universe. That s*** is beyond annoying. The commercials are horrible. I think that guy has good standup but the actual commercials...terrible. THey don't even tell you anything about the show, nor are they entertaining. Plus I dont' think he's the type of person meant for TV.

I've always heard solid things about Tracy. I'm not saying he's the best manager in baseball, but he surely didn't deserve to get fired. I do understand the move though as a new front office deserves its chance to bring in its own guy as a coach.

If the club is going to go after an outfielder, I'd much rather go after the Cuban outfielder (Alexi Ramirez or whatever his name is).

QUOTE(Markbilliards @ Oct 7, 2007 -> 12:17 PM) Japanese pitchers seem to work for about a year, but after that they usually loose their effectiveness. At least that's what I've always observed. The more the pitcher is seen, the easier he is to handle, for example Okajima was dominate in the first half of this year but after the AS break he wasn't very good. I guess I don't want a long term contract, or maybe if we did sign a Japanese pitcher we could trade him after next year. Saito has done a good job for a couple years now for the Dodgers (he's really old too). The Mariners old closer also had a number of quality years in the majors. Takatsu was probably more an exception (one year wonder, but he was also very old when he came over). I like the idea of this guy and would definitely be all about picking him up as a reliever.

QUOTE(dasox24 @ Oct 7, 2007 -> 09:31 PM) I love how Olsen was much more involved in this game. He can be such a huge weapon for our offense. I still don't know if he's using his speed to his full advantage but he's really improving with his blocks (which was a major weakness coming in) and his hands are just awesome for a TE. The guy has not only big play potential, but move the chain 3rd down potential as well (ie just getting into an open spot a few yards down and making the nice catch). Him and Clark are definitely one of the more talented TE duo's in the league and I'm greedy cause I want to see more and more of those two on the same field. I also love how the Bears are getting Bradley onto the field more (its going to pay off). He had a nice crossing pattern and was wide open on a play that Griese missed (he didn't see Bradley and eventually took a sack).