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QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Aug 11, 2007 -> 09:42 PM) BUT THE SPEED! WHAT WILL WE DO WITHOUT THE SPEEDDD!!!! Technically Kenny better find some speed for the top of the order, stick Richar at the 9 spot and hopefully get a guy like Rowand or whomever for the 2 spot in the lineup (I'd like Richar down in the lineup so he doesn't have a ton of pressure next year; I could even live with Fields in the 2 spot as I think that gives him great protection and allows him to see such good pitches and get more confident). That should significantly upgrade team speed to a point and than you obviously still have the boppers in the middle.

I think the Sox are holding onto Erstad in the hope that they will be able to move him to a team (basically hoping that he will get on a bit of a hot streak and allow the Sox to get an A ball player for him). If it doesn't happen you'll probably see the Sox waive him just before the month comes to an end so Erstad can at least try to stick on to some other team (regardless of what Soxtalk thinks of Erstad, the organization likes his attitude and work ethic and I think at some point or another they will let him walk with the hope that he'll be able to pick up a gig somewhere else and maybe help a playoff team). I also agree on getting to see Jason play. He seems like he could a pretty darn solid bench player for the club (and the more of those there are, the less the odds of me seeing Andy Gonzalez or Alex Cintron next year).

Is there sarcasm in that...because thats a pretty assholish statement to make if he's actually serious or semi serious.

QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ Aug 11, 2007 -> 09:26 PM) I really hope we let Gavin pitch enough the rest of the year to decide yes or no on him, because if he's as bad as he's looked in most of his time on the mound so far, I don't want to waste the time next season. Fields is the man, Count looking great out of the pen again is a REALLY good sign. Also, Richar had some GREAT at bats, and seperately here, when you consider the fact that we needed a solo HR (or at the least, a man on base) and Erstad entered the at bat 4 for his last 25 including leaving them loaded earlier tonight, I am confused why we didn't pinch hit Paulie for him with 2 outs in the 9th. We got what we deserved tonight though, here's to a series win against the punching bag Jeff Weaver. I''ll only say this once....Paul Konerko gets full days off, he wasn't going to pinch hit (ozzie wanted to give him a rest and a full rest in baseball means you don't play at all in the game...even a pinch hit appearance). For guys that sit more often he's happy to pinch hit, but in Paulie's case you will rarely if ever see it because he takes a day off so rarely. Hell I'm surprised Ozzie's even managing at this point, if I were running the team the only thing I'd be managing is the development of the team and whatever served me best for 2008 (and I actually think Ozzie has done a good job with that).

I didn't like Tiger early on in his career, but the more I watch the more I like and the more I'm amazed. Do it again tomorrow Tiger!!!!

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Aug 11, 2007 -> 09:14 PM) It will be interesting to see what the deal is with Sisco. Is he a guy who can't relieve, or is he a guy who just never developed because he never got to pitch enough? The way he has rounded into form, I think I am leaning towards #2. The way he has looked as a starter, I bring him into camp as a starting pitcher and give him a chance to win the #5 spot. (one of Vaz, Garland, or Contreras will be dealt in the offseason, I think) If Andy can't win the job as a starter, send him back to Charlotte as the closer and see if he can do that. If he still can't relieve down there, you know he will have to be a starter. His development was really cut short when he was selected in the rule V. Lucky for him he caught fire and pitched very well for a good chunk of the time with the Royals but the reality is this is a kid that really never got time to work and really develop into a good major league pitcher (he does have a major league arm though). I really hope he's worked on his strides as Sisco was a guy who would always finish his stride (as part of his delivery) in a new place every pitch and that in itself is going to make it awfully freaking tough to throw strikes consistently.

QUOTE(Capn12 @ Aug 11, 2007 -> 02:26 PM) Gage....to suggest IE is better than ANYTHING....is not good. Me, I use Opera 1st, then FireFox is my backup. I didn't suggest...I said it IS better

QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Aug 11, 2007 -> 09:10 PM) I'm pretty sure Sisco's not out of options. He wasn't on the Cubs 40-man in '05, which is why he was a rule 5 pick, which meant that he had to stay in the majors all year unless injured, which means he didn't burn an option that year, which means he's only burned options in the last two seasons, and thus has one remaining. That would be sweet (I thought I read where he was out, but I should know better than trust the papers as they can be off on that type of stuff). In that case the Sox can play around with him a bit next year and it makes Masset the guy to watch this off-season (They are going to have to be pretty confident in him to keep him, especially considering the other 5th starter options, and the fact that with a good finish to AAA he could still have decent trade value). I say this because I think the pen is almost finished (Wasserman, Logan, Jenks, Thornton, MacDougall, Bukvick all seem likely to stick). The two guys that could change are obviously Wasserman/Bukvick (if they struggle in the last month that could open up another spot, but again that spot could be filled by a number of Masset/Sisco/Floyd or someone else). As bad as our pen is, I kind of expect a lot of the same pieces to be back in the pen next year (the key is MacDougall and Thornton will have to step up there game again). And no, I'm not saying that will necessarily be a good pen but I still feel some of those guys are more than likely to have much better seasons in 2008.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Aug 11, 2007 -> 09:03 PM) First pitch strike was non-exsistant tonight for Floyd. Plus it didn't help that the Sox blew a few chances early to get some runs. The middle of the order was just pointless today. It was great to see Josh with the bomb off of Putz, and Jose was just great after he got loose. Contreras will be making the next start in Floyds spot if I were a betting man. Contreras is scheduled to start on Sunday against the Mariners IIRC (he was already scheduled to make that start) as he will be replacing Danks for one start (Sox are going to skip Danks turn after he makes his start tomorrow). I think Seattle is as good of a place as any for Jose to make one more start for the Sox (and hopefully have a good enough performance that the club can move him and his entire contract for a prospect). That said, it will be interesting to see whether Gavin makes the next start. I think he will (but there is also a chance you see someone like Masset, Egbert or Sisco get a shot as well). Of course I'm saying that because unlike most I still think the Sox find a taker for Contreras before August comes to an end (I also think they'll deal Pods as well as acquire/pick up Willy Mo Pena).

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Aug 11, 2007 -> 08:58 PM) Is Sweeney playing again yet? Yep, he went 1-4 on Friday (which was his first game back).

That was out of the piece on the Tribune and they didn't say anything else but my guess is there are some good indications being given (to the various reporters) that the two sides have had good talks and that the feelings are mutual (with the Sox wanting Dye back and Dye wanting to come back, most likely for less than market value).

Fields at short would be hideous. The guy isn't even average at 3rd defensively and I still think we will see him in left or right field next season (with Crede back at 3rd because in the end 4.5-5M is worth it for one Joe Crede...his bat is still good when he's healthy and he's a legit stud defensively).

I want Floyd to keep starting. At times, even in tonights game, he looked very good (that curve is nasty and he had a little cut fastball or more so a changeup going that at times looked real good). Keep him up and just throw in a random sixth start from time to time (allows Danks to stay fresh and gives Count an ocassional new opportunity). Plus I hold out hope Contreras will be dealt in the next 2 weeks.

Sisco is gonna be more expendable, especially because he's out of options and that in itself hampers what he could do with the Sox. I think they are going to at least look at what type of position prospects they could get for a guy like Sisco (whether an outfielder or a middle infielder). However, I see no problem with Andy eventually sliding back to the pen but I have my doubts on him ever sticking as a starter (however I think moving him to the rotation in AAA was brilliant as it allowed him to improve his secondary stuff and improve his delivery).

Its inevitable...Sox will acquire Willy Mo Pena (who cleared waivers) and he will replace the traded Scott Podsednik in left field. Sweeney will eventually come up and get ab's all over the outfield.

They are just outstanding together.

Paulie isn't going to pinch hit. He was getting a day off and there was no way he was playing (unless someone got hurt). He rarely sits and when he does Ozzie wants to give him a 100% day off (ie tells him he ain't playing regardless).

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Aug 11, 2007 -> 07:29 PM) Cedeno would NEVER make it through waivers but he could be dealt as a PTBNL. I thought that would be a possibility, but for whatever reason I figure if Kenny gets a SS (and Cedeno would probably be that) he would want to see if he had a keeper or not (Cedeno is just killing the ball down in the minors, the question is whether he'll be able to hit at the major league level). Either way I'd be down with that deal because worse case Cedeno replaces Cintron as a versatile backup.

Jose somehow managed to not give up any runs. He wasn't impressive (lots of baserunners) but I'm just hoping someone takes a chance on him.

Pods on base twice so far and he has stolen 2 bases....way to go kid. I'd love to get Cedeno for him, but I don't get how he'd pass through waivers (But maybe he would).

West Ham looked like piss in there game so I'm sure somewhere Dbaho is crying

Thankfull I have NFL network. I wish I had it in HD though cause i'd like to be able to watch the football games in HD. Oh well though, I'll live. Got the DVR set to record the bears game (which will be replayed on NFL network tonight).

Cough...new IE better than Firefox...Cough.

I can only hope they don't get Stewart cause that makes a Pods deal more likely.

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Aug 9, 2007 -> 06:51 PM) I could handle his TBS infatuation, as I like them too, and his favorite band is actually the Used, which I don't mind, but Brand New was by far his favorite. Brand new is awesome....I can't wait till next year...where I can take part of this thread when I go back for my MBA...WHOOOOO