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QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ Mar 8, 2006 -> 02:41 PM) Keith, when I was going over the roster an hour or two ago, I'm came up with 23 as well. C-Pierzynski 1B-Konerko 2B-Iguchi SS-Uribe 3B-Crede RF-Dye CF-Anderson LF-Podsednik DH-Thome Bench: Widger, Mackowiak, Cintron, Ozuna, Borchard/Gload SP Buehrle SP Garcia SP Contreras SP Garland SP Vazquez CP Jenks RP Hermanson RP Politte RP McCarthy LP Cotts LP Lopez/"Competition" Winner For me, that's adding up to 25. That look about right to anyone else? That looks right. For those that thing Ozuna will be dropped, let me just point out one thing. His biggest assets are his speed and bunting ability, which is something Ozzie breaches. Cintron is not fast. He may not be slow, but Ozuna is the fastest guy on this club (Pods is not faster). One thing I'd say is that the 11th spot in the pen will be Lopez, another lefty or potentially Sean Tracey (Tim Redding as well). Borchard should be the front runner with Gload in 2nd and Owens as the sleeper.

I can't wait. Been catching up on the past few seasons on demand (just watching them a 2nd time) and finally finished up a couple days ago. Really jacked up for a new season. Is this gonna be it?

I would be shocked if Ozuna was moved...SHOCKED. Gload is the odd man out. Borchard still could be, but I don't see the Sox giving Owens the final bench spot.

It said he was outrighted to Charlotte. My guess is that means he cleared waivers. I'm dissapointed because i think he was our best candidate. Not that I like any of our candidates. It seems as if Ozzie was negatively biased prior to camp.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Mar 8, 2006 -> 02:14 PM) Given what we've seen from him, do you really think he'll be "Solid"? I think he'll be an improvement over the mess they had last year, but I think "Solid" is probably the best they should hope for from Baj, given how hard we've seen him be hit. I hope I'm wrong, but he just hasn't proven it to me yet. By solid I'm talking an ERA in the 4's and I think he can do that. I don't think he'll ever be great, but I think if given a shot he'll spend a considerable amount of time in the back of bullpens at the major league level. I think it should be noted the last guy I kind of got ticked that we gave up was Majewski and he would be looking real good about right now. I think I was about the only person anywhere dissapointed when he was dealt. I don't think Baj will be as good as Maj (Maj has better stuff) but Baj will be alright, especially compared to some of the stuff the Dbacks were rolling out. I am perplexed at how quick the team dumped Munoz.

QUOTE(whitesoxin' @ Mar 8, 2006 -> 02:07 PM) RNW, Cintron is making $1.6 million this year. That is not a large sum of money. Technically, for the final bench spot it is a decent amount. The Dbacks saved some cash and its why they made this deal. They are also getting a guy who should be solid in there pen. That said its not excessive amount and he's a good ballplayer capable of starting if one of our guys goes down.

Let me make things real easy. I've spent some time a couple different seasons in Charlotte. At the time both Gload and Borchard were there. I should make something real clear but those are about the only two players (along with Dan Wright and Arow) that were really commended for the effort and attitude they brought to the stadium each and every day. I'm not saying Bmac and other guys didn't do this, cause they weren't there long, but both Borch and Gload have spent considerable time there and both were characterized as great individuals and team players. Another name I'm forgetting was Tex (Majewski) and Hankins. And I've heard some bad stories about guys in Charlotte and I think at times its made obvious when I bring up something about those guys cause I usually am slamming them (Rauch was one of the big ones). The fact is Gload was stuck in a power position. He should play somewhere in the major leagues, but who knows if that will happen. He, nor Borchard have any sort of attitude problem. As far as Borch goes, he's one of the kindest and nicest humans around. I think Boz would attest to that as well as he's done an interview or two from the site and Borch went out of his way to say hello a day after doing an interview for our site.

Got home to see this news. As one of Baj's biggest backers, I'm really happy. Not only is he going to a spot where he will be given every opportunity to establish himself as a major league reliever, but the Sox are getting a very very solid hitting infielder in return. Citron is young and I happen to think the Dbacks made some mistakes in not giving him an everyday job the past couple years. The guy has a very smooth swing (reminds me a bit of Jimenez swing with the open stance) and is decent defensively (nothing to write home about). Has some good pop for a middle infielder and will be a great addition. I also think this spells the end for Gload. The Sox have enough depth in the infield with Mack, Citron, and Pablo. When it comes bench power we have Mack (lefty), Citron (switch, more pop from left side though) and than Pablo (speed) as well as the Widge. This means that we could either go with Gload (with a team lacking some power from the right side) or Borch who has power from both sides of the plate (even though he's a better hitter from the left side). Plus while Gload has played all 3 OF positions, Borchard plays them well. He would be the #1 option of all our bench players when it came to coming in as a defensive replacement (at any of the positions). I think this deal cements Borchard as the man to get the final roster spot. Gload will be dealt soon, imo.

Also, just because we are debating all conference players. I think it should be noted that Brunner scored 14.4 a game in conference to the 12.5 by Augestine in conference play. Rebounding margin stayed almost the same (9.6 to 8.9)

QUOTE(ZoomSlowik @ Mar 7, 2006 -> 09:11 PM) I'm personally dropping him because he shoots for a much lower percentage than the other forwards and from what I've seen he isn't a big factor on the defensive end. Plus his rebounding edge isn't that big (unless you count Vedran). I'd put him as a second-teamer with Davis, Vedran, Shannon Brown, and Foster (yeah, I know, no PG). I got nothing against him and I think he's a decent player, I just don't think he's as good as those other guys. Your right. He shot a lower % than Augestine, but he scored about a ppg better while grabbing down .6 boards a game better. Obviously its close, but Brunner played far more consistent night in/night out than Augestine (who seemed to have quite a few games where he would dissapear with foul trouble).

QUOTE(ZoomSlowik @ Mar 7, 2006 -> 09:03 PM) Because there are 4 forwards on the first team and only one guard. Brunner happens to be the one I'd drop out of him, Tucker, Dials, and Augustine. Brunner played superior to Augestine. I realize Augestine is more talented but I'm not dropping Brunner before Augestine. Brunner led the conference in rebounding and did a good job on the scoring end as well. I know he'll never play professionally, but the guy deserved his nomination.

QUOTE(ZoomSlowik @ Mar 7, 2006 -> 08:03 PM) There was a poll of the players in SI where the players voted on various categories, and Dee Brown was elected the best defensive player by a fairly large margin. I personally didn't have a problem with Vedran not making the first team, but he's not totally one-dimensional either. He's a great scorer, but it's hard to really judge his defense and rebounding fairly based on the defense NU plays. Their 1-3-1 zone makes it hard for them to rebound, and there's no one really attacking the basket on offense. He's also a solid passer. You can't really credit his scoring to the offense either, since it's main purpose is to spread the floor and use multiple options. They don't constantly run plays for him and he still puts up the great numbers. Personally I would have put Horton on the 1st team over Brunner. Horton had a great year, and frankly I wasn't all that impressed with Brunner. How are you replacing a PF in Brunner with a guard in Horton?

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Mar 7, 2006 -> 06:38 PM) From GTech, goofy mother f***er, looks like Napoleon Dynamite, softest center in basketball history. Thats all you need to know. He looked better than most of our turds two nights ago. Nice win for the Bulls tonight.

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Mar 7, 2006 -> 04:34 PM) I believe Big Ten players voted him best defensive player in the conference. HUH. Hansen was best defensive player in the conference.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Mar 7, 2006 -> 05:36 PM) There were 2 on last night. The hospital was the first of the 2. The second...well maybe this thread should have a "Spoilers" mark on it. ah crap. I need to find the 2nd one still than.

Am I an episode behind or something. Why the hell did I just read this thread. I just watched the one where they try to release the gas in the hospital.

Awesome works perfect. Does this actually mean I'm getting a true high def picture on my computer?

He hit another bomb today. Really looks like he's gotten healthy.

I have a file on my computer thats an hdtv file. I double click it but it won't open on real or windows media. How can I play this file?

Jim Thome: South Side Lumberjack Interview By Chris Sprow From CSR The Magazine im Thome, a left-handed lumberjack, has a way of talking that reminds you of his swing. He ambles. And he speaks slowly, with a purpose, and not with any sense of immediacy. Like at the plate. He has a slow cadence of practice swings, and his is a posture of patience. He will take pitches, and even his most violent home run cut is a long wave at the ball...MORE

White Sox Cut Roster To 45 By Jason Gage Soxtalk.com March 7, 2006 Prior to playing the A’s on Tuesday, The White Sox dropped nine players from there spring training roster, bringing it to 45. LHP Rusty Tucker was sent to AAA Charlotte while LHP Chad Bentz, OF Ben Grieve, INF Tim Hummel, C Carlos Lee, LHP Corwin Malone, LHP Stephen Randolph and INF Jorge Velandia were reassigned to minor league camp...MORE

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Mar 7, 2006 -> 03:32 PM) I thought they would give Grieve a better look. He does look like he is trying to shorten his swing. He didn't look good in the OF, but not many do in March in Arizona, and Grieve has never been a very good fielder. I think he was in solely to keep Charlotte happy. Charlotte has been terrible in the W/L department the past few years and while that may not be a big deal to Sox fans, it is a big deal to the Knights and there attendance. I don't think they ever had any plans of Grieve making the roster.

Told everyone Hansen would be defensive player of the year.

I'll look into that Jim. I think I'm gonna meet up with Quick at the Brewers/Sox game in Tuscon in about two weeks. Thanks for all the comments everyone. Really jacked up to do the next one next Monday.

Very cool video, definately made me sad about how things ended.