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Way to go Big Jon, keep it up and now its time for Count to take his turn and give us another quality start.

QUOTE(fathom @ Jul 23, 2006 -> 02:20 PM) Hernandez, as in Livan? I think the two possible bigger acquisitions would be Tejada or Crawford. I am not sure, but I was thinking Roberto.

Javy Lopez just returned to play yesterday after missing about 5 games. He's hitting .308 vs LHP on the season and .312 over the past 3 seasons. QUOTE(CySox @ Jul 23, 2006 -> 02:16 PM) JASON SCHMIDT!!!!???? DONTRELLE WILLIS!!!!!!!????? I don't think Schmidt is getting dealt, but you can bet your butt he was trying hard for Dontrell. I have no idea what the talks were in terms of players discussed but Kenny wanted him pretty bad.

Also, might as well throw this in here, but apparently Levine interviewed Kenny today and Levine asked him if there is a chance that on August 1st we'd be talking about Linebrink, Soriano, or Hernandez. Kenny responded to that by saying "I'm looking for something bigger than that". I guess thats no surprise since Kenny is always looking to make the big move, but isn't just going to make a big move cause if that isn't out there he'll make the small one or the best one he can.

QUOTE(Felix @ Jul 23, 2006 -> 01:59 PM) And the fact that he's making 8.5 million this year, which would probably be around what, 3 mil for the rest of the year? I wouldn't give that to a backup. But if that means they could get Cabrerra or Hawkins thrown into the mix and Kenny wants those guys I could see it working.

QUOTE(Young Gun @ Jul 23, 2006 -> 01:50 PM) Jason, how do you find the catchers ERA? ESPN has it if you look at Widger's fielding stats.

QUOTE(Young Gun @ Jul 23, 2006 -> 01:50 PM) So all indications are pointing towards Stewart? Stewart is plan B from what I know. He's not getting called up unless plan A doesn't come through (and for all I know there is a Plan B or C ahead of Stewart as well in terms of major league options).

QUOTE(JimH @ Jul 23, 2006 -> 01:41 PM) I am thinking the same thing Jason. Although I do believe the Orioles would be quite happy to get anything for Lopez. It appears that Stewart is the backup plan so this should add to what Jim is saying. Working on a writeup right now. Rumor: Widger Designated For Assignment By Jason Gage Soxtalk.com has learned that backup catcher Chris Widger was designated for assignment following Sunday’s game against the Texas Rangers. Widger struggled behind the plate and at the plate for the club in 06, batting .184 in 27 games while posting a 5.36 CERA (Catchers ERA). It is unclear who will replace Widger, but our sources say that Ken Williams is working on bringing in a veteran catcher. Ozzie Guillen backed up these sources in his post game press conference by stating that GM Ken Williams was working on adding a bat and a veteran catcher. If the trade or signing Williams is working on fails to be completed, Chris Stewart would be called up from AAA Charlotte. Stewart, 24, is batting .266 with 3 HR and 22 RBI in 71 games with the Knights and would not be considered a major offensive upgrade to Widger. However, Stewart is the most advanced signal caller in the system and possesses a strong arm and rates out as an above average defensive catcher. Please check back with Soxtalk.com as we will be updating this story as we find out more.

QUOTE(JimH @ Jul 23, 2006 -> 01:37 PM) DFA'd and per a phone call I got from the ballpark (actually was related to sports memorabilia, ha!) KW is working on something for the backup catcher. Whether he gets it done or Stewart gets called up, not certain. My guess, emphasis on guess, Javy Lopez from Baltimore. Again, just my guess. Did not hear that. I wonder if something like Lopez and a reliever would be in order. I think if you took Lopez you could get Hawkins for them and if we were willing to accept most of the salaries wouldn't have to give up much in return.

I've sent an email to see if there is any talk of a promotion down in Charlotte.

Widge did some nice things for us this year, but really struggled behind the plate this year (in terms of calling the game) and was just as bad at the plate. However, I should note that part of the pitching problems have to be the pitchers failing to execute the pitches. Either way, it wasn't working this year for Widge and I'll be curious to see whose coming (whether its Stewart or we just picked someone up).

If Ozzie said that, than its just a matter of time till something is announced.

Thornton was real nasty.

Jon really stepped up and made an ace type performance. This is the 2nd consecutive start in which he stopped a losing streak and now hopefully our staff has got some momentum on its side and we'll continue to see quality starts or better. The offense wasn't great, but it executed much better and got the clutch hits when it was needed. Definately a nice way to end this series and like I said, I'm getting very comfortable with this team and think its just a matter of time before it translates into a large streak of winning baseball.

QUOTE(fathom @ Jul 23, 2006 -> 12:59 PM) Again, who said it was incorrect? I have absolutely no reason to believe it was wrong. Rather, I think KW and the organization got their way over Ozzie. It would have been very interesting to see if Tracey got the call up if Hermanson was doing better, and Montero wasn't slumping. Don't respond to this post either Jphat.

Scotty has had some pretty darn good AB's today and came through both times with runners on 3rd and less than 2 outs. And now he hits a HR

That looks pretty darn cool.

QUOTE(jphat007 @ Jul 23, 2006 -> 12:56 PM) Even if said knowledge is incorrect? It doesnt matter. I was just teasin the fact that he thinks he has sources. It doens't even matter that much. Another post on this subject and you will have 7 days off. Posters who have proven over time that they have legit sources will be heaviliy protected on this site. Any response to this will also result in a suspension Jphat.

QUOTE(fathom @ Jul 23, 2006 -> 12:54 PM) A little off topic here, but on the radio the other day, McCarthy said it would take 15-20 days for him to get his arm strength up to 100 pitches if needed. Or 3-4 starts so if we moved him into the rotation thats 3-4 starts where we really run the risk of having to go to our pen by the 5th inning or sooner, imo. That not only makes us less likely to win that start, but also stresses and taxes the pen for any other start. Reason's like this are why I think unless Kenny gets something else in return, that he isn't about to deal Freddy just to insert Brandon into the rotation.

Wow, Jon is just cruising right now, but we still have 3 more outs to go and anything can happen.

If people want to berate Fathom's sources, they can be suspended. We will protect members of this site with knowledge.

QUOTE(jphat007 @ Jul 23, 2006 -> 12:34 PM) LOL. Don't pretend you have sources. It's not becoming. I can say when I talked to Fathom it kind of verified what I had heard but not quite as detailed.

QUOTE(tigerfan @ Jul 23, 2006 -> 12:27 PM) What happened? Alex Cintron was hit by Padilla (unintentionally) but Padilla has a history of crap against the Sox. Garland than started the next inning and threw two pitches behind Kinsler and warnings were issued. After the inning Ozz had quite a few words for Garland since he failed to hit Kinsler. Thats the gist of it.

QUOTE(Ozzie @ Jul 23, 2006 -> 12:24 PM) Detroit beats Oakland 8-4. Esteban Loaiza gets rocked early. Yep, 6 in the first. Leadoff man out for the Rangers

QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Jul 23, 2006 -> 12:24 PM) I know, I didn't, either, I was just joking about. I was surprised that Ozzie didn't ask Freddy to do it, as Freddy's always been good about hitting people (I remember when he got Derek Lee right in the shoulder blades), but maybe Ozzie just thinks Garcia, more than any other pitcher on our team, doesn't need more baserunners! Don't worry about it fella's, I just wanted to clean it up as opposed to leave it out and see the fireworks.