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QUOTE(aboz56 @ Nov 19, 2005 -> 12:46 PM) UK is way overrated. Hopefully they get exposed. I hope my Hawks can get passed them. Iowa and UK is becoming a semi rivalry it seems. I think the two teams have met up in big games quite often. In fact, IIRC, Kentucky has knocked out my Hawkeyes out of the tourney the past few times (not this past year though).

ND gets on the board, after moving the ball on most of there drives and coming up empty. 7-3 IRISH.

ND is looking sloppy early on. Its scoreless with 4 to go in the 1st.

I don't know in regards to Lester. He has a power arm but I don't know if he'll make a good starter or not. I do think he has the ability to be a very good closer in time.

Plus Alex, your gonna in shock. If I continue working on the piece I am right now, it will be done and up on FutureSox. Its a writeup talking about the AFL.

If Fizer never got hurt I'd of been right. The guy was a good scorer. Plus I love putting myself on the line and making predictions. Oh, I'm in a great mood, I get 10 days with no school

QUOTE(redandwhite @ Nov 19, 2005 -> 11:44 AM) http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2229919 Right now, the two teams hottest on Beckett are Texas and Boston. The Rangers would deal third baseman Hank Blalock, but thus far have balked at dealing either of their two prize pitchers, John Danks or Thomas Diamond. From the Red Sox, the Marlins want shortstop Hanley Ramirez and a young pitcher, either Jon Lester or Anibel Sanchez. *** well im excited. If I were the BoSox I'd make either of those trades. Lester has a good arm and Sanchez is pretty highly toubted and we've all heard plenty about Hanley (I assume him and the Greek God will be fighting in spring for 3rd) but to give up those two for a young pitcher like Beckett is a no brainer, imo. The Red Sox have money, yet they'd be getting an affordable pitcher who will be in there control for a couple more years. Of course Beckett does have injury issues and part of me never thinks he'll get over them.

I take that back, they just switched off the Va-Tech Virginia game and the OSU-Michigan game is on (I'll get to see the 2nd half while switching from the ND game).

On a sidenote, its totally lame. The Michigan OSU game isn't even televised out here.

I think Iowa has assured themselves a good bowl bid. We all know they are one of the best travelling teams in the country.

QUOTE(Steff @ Nov 18, 2005 -> 05:12 PM) Really.. I don't think it had much to do with them at all. From what I have heard Comcast will pick up as many games as they did last year. Thats what I assumed. Its not like the Hawks are playing when the spring training games are on. Those games weren't competing with anything and I'm sure you'll see most of the games televised on Comcast again this year. Unless Hawk and DJ don't want to broadcast that many games.

I think Sexson or Beltre would be more likely to be dealt and I doubt either of them are traded.

QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Nov 18, 2005 -> 10:31 AM) 6" Tuna on Honey Oat, swiss Cheese, lettuce AND Spinach, tomato, black olives, pepper. so good. Good call, but add some green peppers to it and remove the olives (yuck).

QUOTE(redandwhite @ Nov 19, 2005 -> 11:05 AM) its certainly interesting, jas, but i can't imagine if they are truly willing to give up Beckett for Lowell that some team wouldn't take him. Sure he's overpaid, but when you have a chance to get a cornerstone of your franchise for the next ten years, you take on that contract. if some team was willing, they could completely revamp there pitching staff. Imagine if some team was willing to do so and acquired Beckett, Vazquez, and Pavano. That would be interesting. I'd totally pass on Vazquez. I think he's incredibly over-rated. He's had back to back mediocre seasons and is paid as if he were a very good pitcher. However, Pavano and Beckett would be quality pick-ups for any pitching staff. In my mind, this is going to be the most interesting off-season in a long long time. Simply because I think your going to see more trades than every before. Without a strong FA class, its going to force teams to adjust there rosters via the trade market.

QUOTE(redandwhite @ Nov 19, 2005 -> 10:58 AM) my freind's take who is interning with the Marlins as we speak and has been for the last year: Thanks for the info. Like I say, the deal would stink from the Marlins perspective. It would be a sheer salary dump (they would get talent) but the key is they get Lowell's contract off the books, but also give up Beckett. They could than swing Blalock for more prospects and cut more payroll. Thats if there is truth to the Fish wanting to cut there payroll in half. If thats the case, I could definately see some "fire" to this deal.

QUOTE(fathom @ Nov 19, 2005 -> 10:56 AM) Blalock's work ethic and adjustment ability is very poorly thought of by MLB scouts. I am a Blalock fan, but he has regressed the past couple seasons. Basically starting after his strong 1st half two years ago. He really struggled that 2nd half and was nothing special this past year. The guy has all the tools though and has put up the numbers at the major league level. Good to know about his work ethic though, it explains a lot.

QUOTE(redandwhite @ Nov 19, 2005 -> 10:54 AM) you guys are absolutely nuts if you think the Marlins are going to trade Beckett with two more years left of arbitration. I don't buy any of this garbage. The Marlins are looking to cut payroll, but aren't going to dump everyone not named Cabrera or Willis to do so. We aren't speculating. Its the report going around throughout the media. It sounds like its got a lot of backing too and there are some baseball people quoting that its looking like a likely deal. That said, its not a done deal. Even if the Fish deal for Blalock, am I the only one that wouldn't be shocked to see him moved again. Florida isn't going to want him, I assume he's due a pretty big raise/long term deal and if he is already signed to a long term deal I'm guessing they won't want to pay him. If they trade Beckett for a bat they are idiots.

Well 40 minutes to go till the #6 team in the country continues its road to a BCS bowl game. Man I love it, two straight weeks where I get to watch both of my football teams play on TV (ND and Iowa).

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Nov 19, 2005 -> 04:02 AM) I hope he's house trained. He's not, I feel sorry for the cleaning ladies.

Wilder is a tremendous baseball guy and I'd hate to see the Sox lose him. That said this would be a great opportunity and I wish him the best.

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Nov 19, 2005 -> 10:46 AM) Face it, Illinois is one of the worse Division 1 football teams this year.

QUOTE(kyyle23 @ Nov 19, 2005 -> 06:18 AM) That to me signals that the Marlins are still trying to move Delgado, especially if this trade goes through. And who knows, maybe Cabrera isnt as good as Blalock at third and ends up going to first. On a side note, is John Danks related to the White Sox draft pick Jordan Danks who went to the University of Texas instead of signing? He is the older brother and a stud pitching prospect. He's a major reason why Danks opted for college. His family is financially secure so he really didn't have to worry as much about the money aspect.

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Nov 19, 2005 -> 10:41 AM) Illini down 24-21 @ half C'mon Illini - find a way How the game is that close I have no idea. NU should be killing them.

Iowa has made 1 mistake all day and it was a Tate interception that was returned for a TD. 38-7 going into the 2nd half.

Pavano will be a good pickup for someone. The Yanks will end up dealing him for not too much and will eat a lot of that contract. Actually, if the Sox dealt Rowand to the Yanks they could probably get Pavano and have quite a bit of his contract paid. To go along with this idea, a 3rd team could be in this mix that gives the Sox something they really want. I'd think Pavano would have pretty good value if he was signed to an affordable contract (in fact I'd have no problem keeping him, lol) cause it would open up a few other options. Anyway don't even know why I'm bringing this up, it won't happen.