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I misread the question. I thought you meant only two world series champs had players that won a gold glove. Well in that case, I think Guillen won one and I'd say Carlton Fisk probably won one too. Third choice would be Ventura because he was amazing but I don't know if he ever won the award.

QUOTE(knightni @ Jan 23, 2007 -> 10:57 AM) Since 1978, only two WS guys have won a gold glove, who are they? NO GOOGLE, JUST GUESS. Well Erstad is one of them as he was a gold glove first baseman for that Angels team (or at least I think he was). I'd imagine the other would be Greg Maddux. If I were to make a 3rd pick I'd say Jeter, but I don't think he ever won a gold glove when he won the world series (because at that point I'm pretty sure Arod was winning all the GG's for SS's).

From a business perspective it makes total sense for both sides. MLB will generate far more money in revenue than they would before and DirecTV has another exclusive rights deal that will try to force more people to DirectTV (or those that have to get the package). All in all, its a load of BS. On a sidenote, I'm going to merge this thread with an original post and discussion that started yesterday about this exact subject.

QUOTE(LVSoxFan @ Jan 23, 2007 -> 10:17 AM) Does anybody really believe Curtis is dead? That seemed awfully gratuituous to kill him off in the premiere like that. Blue Tooth Man being his brother was certainly a twist I didn't see coming. Can't wait to see what the dad's up to--talk about a dysfunctional family! So far so good this year on 24--well worth the wait! Yeah, they said he was dead again at the beginning of the episode and the computer lady said why do all the people close to me die.

QUOTE(CanOfCorn @ Jan 23, 2007 -> 09:36 AM) Not to be a jerk, but you know this...how? I mean, isn't it possible that he could find something? Wasn't Brendan Donnelly a late bloomer? Ya Donnelly was a late bloomer, but the guy had pretty good stuff and how many Brandon Donnelly's are there. I'm sorry, we have a zillion guys in our system that are better. Plus we have a ton of guys in our major league pen that are better. And if I'm wrong, I think everyone here knows I'd be more than willing to admit it (in fact whenever I say something negative about a Sox, I hope that I am wrong). But not only are his stats terrible, but he doesn't have major league stuff (which is what I typically look at over stats, but when you add the two of them together it overwhelming tells me its simply a minor league signing).

Wow...I had on idea that was his brother. Talk about a twist.

QUOTE(redandwhite @ Jan 22, 2007 -> 10:42 PM) Oops.. And if that isn't bad... "Oakland is preparing to make a run at Michael Vick. The package would include WRs Randy Moss and Jerry Porter plus the No.1 overall pick in the 2007 draft for Vick and Atlanta's first-round pick. -- foxsports.com" http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/scorecard/index.html I actually like that trade. The Raiders get rid of two pieces of crap and get a guy who really could use a change of scenery. And whether you like Vick or not, you can't deny the fact that he's a playmaker who is arguably coming off his best season. Mistaken in all of the Raiders filth last year was the fact that they actually had a pretty damn good defense. They get a QB whose ready now (as opposed to taking a crap shoot guy like Marshall) dump two guys they can't stand and get a solid first rounder from the Falcons (maybe for a RB or a WR). I would be quite impressed if the Raiders did all that. Plus with there horrendous line it would help to have a QB that could run

QUOTE(Gage Loves Me @ Jan 23, 2007 -> 12:55 AM) I can't wait for the skills competition tonite. Young stars game should also be great. Was I right? The skills comp is just on regular versus (won't be picked up on InHD??). Either way should be fun to watch.

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Jan 23, 2007 -> 06:43 AM) Guys, don't take offense, but what's with all the love for the orange jerseys? Maybe it's just the fact that I like the more 'classic' jerseys, but I can't stand those and would never even consider buying an orange one. You guys just dig the color, or...? I was going to say the same thing Keith. I got a navy Grossman, a navy Curtis Conway, and a navy Cade McNown (my favorite collegiate QB of all time). That said I am a fan of the road white jersey's too, but I don't own many jerseys (as you can see by my collection of 3 in the 12+ years I've been watching the Bears).

Interesting, I actually agree with Bloomberg's quotes and that article for the most part. That said they were still pretty quiet on what they actually want to do. What changes to SOX they want to make and how they want to go about getting rid of the frivolous securities lawsuits.

QUOTE(witesoxfan @ Jan 22, 2007 -> 05:33 PM) I need to see Uggla for another before I put him in the upper echelon. There's something about him - and I'm not exactly sure what...perhaps the .340 OBP or a mediocre 5.35 AB/K...that I don't trust yet. I also think he's a very good candiate to regress this year. He's more than a good candidate to, I'd fully expect it.

Soriano has a hose though and I think teams were pushing him based on his in-experience. You'll see those numbers decrease and I think you'd have seen him turn into one of the better LF'ers in the game (defensively). However, it is going to be quite the learning experience for him out in CF.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Jan 22, 2007 -> 05:22 PM) It applies for the 2007 season and the next 6 years after that. You got to be freaking kidding me. QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Jan 22, 2007 -> 06:29 PM) Dallas McPherson will miss most of the season He waited way too long to do this. His back has prevented him from being a consistent 40 HR a year guy. God he had the abliity to be good, real good.

I want to point out one rule I have for these awards. There will be absolutely no spamming of members for votes or anything like this. There is no self promotion, this is not like running for president. This is meant to be a fun off-season thing and it is something that has become a bit of a tradition here at Soxtalk. Hopefully we have some new winners this year and I'll be excited to see who gets to join me in the Hall of Fame Class, but for any of you members posting on roids, I will petition to have you removed from the hall

QUOTE(bmags @ Jan 22, 2007 -> 11:59 PM) no but i did stumble over this http://www.45rpmzine.com

QUOTE(Soxy @ Jan 23, 2007 -> 07:23 AM) Trucker hats are soooooooooo 2004. Last summer Bermuda shorts (are those the same as board shorts?) were huge for both men and women. I also tend to think they're more universally flattering than shorter shorts. I'm not sure if they'll be big this summer still. Board shorts tend to always be in for guys (at least out West) so I'd imagine that is a solid choice as far as swimming trunks.

QUOTE(mreye @ Jan 23, 2007 -> 07:22 AM) No, that would be in my backseat. Actually it was "Singled Out". Singled Out was awesome.

QUOTE(joeynach @ Jan 23, 2007 -> 08:52 AM) How does he help our ballclub last year we said we had too many LH options and need RH options off the bench to play OF or other various backup positions. Erstad is LH. Quite simple, talk to any Angel fan about Erstad and they'll tell you about the intricacies and the little things he does to help a ball club. Now I don't know if Erstad is healthy but if he's feeling good (and I'll let our doctors decide on that) he's worth being on a major league roster. He can play all 3 outfield positions (albeit he is not even close to being the defensive Cf'er he once was) while also playing gold glove defense at first base. He's a very smart and headsy base runner and a very good situational hitter (being able to move guys over, drop down a bunt, etc). He's exactly the type of fundementally sound ball player that would be real nice to have on our bench (and a great guy to have Anderson and other youngsters talking to because Erstad is 100% class). Was he ever as good as a lot of people said he was, NO, but he's not near as terrible as all the statheads make him out to be.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jan 23, 2007 -> 08:49 AM) Bukvich is interesting as he is now in the "fully recovered" time frame from Tommy John surgery. Is there a scouting report on this guy? The guy is a nobody. He's been a reliever his entire career in the minors and hasn't been too good at that. Albeit, he has a decent fastball, he has pretty much nothing else and will be 29 a month or so into the season (with a career 6.94 ERA in 48 major league appearances and most of those appearances were before he got injured and underwent surgery). Its simply AAA fodder.

QUOTE(joeynach @ Jan 23, 2007 -> 07:53 AM) Hmm whats interesting is that yesterday someone very close to me had a business meeting with the white sox. It was mentioned that during their meeting they got to talking about the team, of course. The sox executive told the person close to me that "kenny is still looking for 1 more acquistion". When I was told about this I interpreted it as a signing, but I guess it could be a trade. And low and behold today there is a story that breaks about how the Sox (KW) are after Darin Erstad. If you put two and two together......ding ding ding! The Sox have been looking and monitoring Darin Erstad this entire off-season. He wants to get playing time and he's obviously partial to the Angels but unless the Marlins blow away Erstad on an offer, I'd expect Erstad to be wearing a White Sox or Angel uniform. If money is the same, the only way I see Erstad taking the Sox job is if the Angels are offering him pretty much no playing time (and I kind of think that may be the case). I think its 50/50 to 70/30 that Erstad joins the Sox.

The only move that perks my ears is Wiki Gonzalez. I've always kind of liked him and I think he's a real nice replacement to Chris Stewart (even though Stewart had a bit more potential; Wiki is a veteran and in a worse case scenario could be at least a capable backup if called upon, but definitely not a starter anymore).

He is the co OC along with Sterkezien (yah I f***ed up that spelling). They were after both of the USC guys and got one of them so I think they will be happy.

I formerly pass the legislation and tomorrow I'll make a couple adds to the main posts (most of wite's will be added as will nuke's renaming of the award to the Reagan/JFK awards.

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Jan 22, 2007 -> 05:28 PM) I have seen way more Tillman than Harris jerseys this year. But if it requires looking like an asshat to show my TH man love then I will look like an asshat. Just as I will continue to wear my Grossman jersey. QUOTE(Kalapse @ Jan 22, 2007 -> 05:35 PM) You're looking in odd places then (possibly your own subconscious but I don't judge) because I'd say the Harris to Tillman ratio that I have seen is about 10:1 and since you do not have a car and are 13 years old I'm going to assume that I have seen more people than you. The worst jersey to possibly own at this point is probably Hester for two reasons. 1.) You see those damn things everywhere now and 2.) He's not that good of a football player. I for one will be the first and only person on my block to own the entire Bears snapping/holding/kicking unit of Mannelly, Maynard and Gould so my cool factor will be vastly superior to yours. I'm 1/3 of the way there and will not rest until Mannelly receives the proper due for being the best person at his job in the NFL. Mannelly is the best to ever play his position.

I like Erstad. Everything he does fits into what the Sox could use off the bench. The only real question-mark is whether he'll be healthy. Plus, we know only one of Anderson/Sweeney/Fields will break camp with the big club so it will be nice to have a vet like Erstad who could backup at 1st (kind of in a Gload role, in fact he could essentially replace Gload on the bench). I realize statistically Erstad has some flaws, but this guy (when healthy and I don't know how healthy he'll be, if at all) adds a lot of other things to a ball club.