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QUOTE(retro1983hat @ Jun 27, 2007 -> 07:57 AM) Score just saying the deal is nearly done to resign Buehrle. Please be accurate...please be accurate.

It is pretty much an even draw for me. I want both in the rotation for a long long time.

I think with Anderson, you can't say he didn't play. Yes, I would have liked to see him play more because I thought at the time his defense was more valuable than Mackowiak's offense (talking about last season) but in on way did I think Ozzie ruined Brian's development (I do think he hurt the Sox defense and made the Sox a worse team with Mack in center). When it comes down to it, Ozzie protects all his players. And for Sweeney, I thought he did a pretty darn good job and Sweeney will be up (Ryan played quite a bit and than I'm sure Ozzie/Walker had a talk with him on stuff to work on and told him he'll be back up again). You could argue more playing time would have helped Anderson a bit, but bottom line, he still got to play quite a bit his rookie season.

Yes...yes...yes. I hope they can get someone to come into Tuscon's park and than I can start seeing the Sox play in the Phoenix area and never have to make that drive to Tuscon again.

QUOTE(fathom @ Jun 27, 2007 -> 07:44 AM) FWIW, I just heard some information that makes me believe this article is a lot more speculative than it is fact. Let's just say that teams still don't think there's a chance that Buehrle signs an extension before testing free agency. I think it is pretty close to 50/50 and I've remained pretty optimistic on this front. The Sox are the one and only team he'd extend with (the other possibility would be the Cards if he was moved there and that is based on pure speculation on my part). Either way I think this gives the Sox more bargaining power as well (as with them at least close to an extension another team would have to step up and make an even better offer, otherwise Kenny can counter and go no we are going to get something done). Plus if it is true and the Sox weren't getting front line value for him, than this is even better news because we get to keep our front line pitcher who is still in his prime and should be for the next few years (crossing fingers).

Ladies & Genteleman bring out the brooms!!!!!

Oh my goodness...this would be amazing news. Make it happen....make it happen....please make it happen. Than move Contreras, Dye, Thome and Iguchi (see what else you can move as well when it comes to aging veterans as well and get ready to make a run next year with a rotation headed by Buehrle/Garland/Vazquez.

QUOTE(Shadows @ Jun 26, 2007 -> 07:04 PM) ECW starts with Vince McMahon basically saying that after they found out what really happened with this whole situation WWE will no longer mention Benoits name etc. on their programming. Good...Benoit ranks right up there with the scum of the earth. f*** the jag off and as far as I'm concerned if I viewed avatars (I have them off) I wouldn't not allow any RIP avatars on this site because all they are doing is immortalizing a guy that murdered his family (it is one thing to say sorry to his friends and family but it is another to say sorry to Benoit...f*** that selfish asshole). Sorry, maybe a bit harsh but I can't believe the amount of people defending this f***. (I've kept quiet on this issue as to not sound out until the facts are out but it pretty much appears the facts are out now).

QUOTE(southsida86 @ Jun 26, 2007 -> 09:24 PM) If LAD were to offer Billingsley for Dye straight up in a couple of weeks if Billingsley keeps sucking would you do it, knowing that he'd been bad? I doubt that they'd even make that offer but it is a hypothetical question. As long as he was healthy...absolutely.

I want Garland to win...the man has pitched f***ing brilliantly all season and gotten completely s*** on by the offense and bullpen.

QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Jun 25, 2007 -> 09:13 AM) I never thought I'd think this, but John Mayer's 'Gravity' is an amazing song, the rest of that record doesn't impress me. I have all of his albums on my ipod. The guy is an amazing guitarist and I like the blues basis of his most recent album.

I'm ready for Floyd's next start to be with the White Sox.

QUOTE(jhart05 @ Jun 26, 2007 -> 06:57 PM) The Crew will not trade any of the young infield, Hart, or Yovani. Melvin won't give up the future for half a season. Some of us Brewer fans can see past this year, to what this team can become. So if they don't make a move to "guarantee" the fans a playoff win this year, I'm fine with it. I can't speak for "the sky is falling" type of idiot fan, thou. They are probably going to put Yovani in the pen now, to save the majority of his innings for starts in late August and September. I don't really think they need another starter. Villanueva can also start if needed. Melvin said he was not interested in Buehrle anyway. I believe him. If anything I would say he is looking for a lefty in the pen and a replacement for Mench, but neither is crucial, imo. You probably should look at some other teams. Welcome aboard...appreciate the insite and opinion of a fan on the other side of the rumors. I know a couple people around here have talked in the past about the Brewers being pretty good fits for either MacDougall or Thornton.

QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Jun 26, 2007 -> 03:38 PM) Abercrombie won't be involved, which I stated in my first post here. It's going to be a move for an A-ball pitcher, somebody who won't need to be put on the 40-man roster. That makes a lot more sense.

QUOTE(WHITESOXRANDY @ Jun 26, 2007 -> 03:33 PM) It's been confirmed. They've offered Elijah Dukes. Are you being serious?

QUOTE(dasox24 @ Jun 26, 2007 -> 03:24 PM) Yeah, thank god this Jones rumor didn't come true. Not at all the type of player I'd want to acquire. The money we would have had to pay him will be better distributed among finding relievers and filling other needs. It looks like the Cubs will be paying most of the contract. So essentially the Sox could have dealt Robert Valido for Jones and cash (cause Valido is no different than Abecrombie as far as I'm concerned). Personally I'd have loved to have been the club that made this deal.

QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Jun 26, 2007 -> 02:52 PM) Terrero is 27, dumb, and his career .234 BA just blows Abercrombie's out of the water. What have we seen from Terrero that makes him so much better than Abercrombie? Everyone was wowed by his long home run too. I'm not saying Abercrombie is some stud can't-miss guy, I'm just saying he has the tools to become at least a respectable major leaguer. Terrero was higher rated than Abecrombie (Terrero has power potential, a strong arm, good speed and is a guy that plays all 3 outfield positions well) and at least has minor league production to back him up. Abecrombie doesn't have minor league production at higher levels, no major league production and not near the power potential of Terrero. I think 2-3 years ago you could see why the Cubs made this deal, now not really (especially considering Abecrombie is on the 40 man roster and the whole reason they got rid of Jones was to free up a spot or so we thought).

QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Jun 26, 2007 -> 02:28 PM) If this was the Mariners or Yankees trading Jones for Abercrombie, I bet this would be a different story from some people. I'm just saying, he's a better pick up than some A ball scrub. Gotta disagree. I'd rather take a potentialy raw low level minor leaguer than a guy like Abecrombie who has been up at the big legaue level for substantial time with limited major league success (and I see no reason why he would all of a sudden turn things on as he was one of those guys that was over-rated to begin with, imo). Nice move by the Marlins. This would have been the equivalent to dealing Joe Borchard for Jacque Jones (well at least close).

Balta....you and your man love for Haeger. Too bad his value is pretty low right now to the point that it likely isn't worth even throwing his name out in any sort of trade discussion (albeit I'd have a super grin if that was all it took to get Baldelli, but it would probably start with Broadway and someone else).

QUOTE(southsideirish @ Jun 26, 2007 -> 12:46 PM) Sorry everyone, next time you have a question about prospects and what is avaible and what is not and what other teams would look for and have wanted then Kalapse is your man. He knows all of this stuff and there is not a doubt about it. Its gotten to the point that I see a thread title and if Kalapse has replied in it I take a look because I'm bound to learn something or come across a valid point (Gene is another one of those posters I typically will venture in a thread if I see him partaking in it).

Ya, he went after posters here and that isn't cool. Soxtalk always has done its best to allow and encourage opposing fans to come over, but if they come over and run ammuck they'll get run out of town real quickly.

The Brewers would be an intriguing place to send Buehrle. Plus the management of both clubs has a good rappore. A deal centered around Weeks makes sense (even though I know a lot of people here say they won't give up Weeks for Buehrle, I think they'd consider it).

QUOTE(29thandPoplar @ Jun 26, 2007 -> 08:58 AM) Because Buehrle would pitch against the DRays in this series? 99.9% sure that you are dead on. I see no logical reason the Rays would trade for Buehrle....NONE.

People told me to give it up when I kept saying Konerko would resign.

This is great news, imo, because it sounds like the Sox still plan on negotiating him this off-season, even after he is dealt.