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QUOTE(redandwhite @ Oct 29, 2005 -> 12:30 PM) Dye is a better outfielder than Ramirez, but if Ramirez replacing Dye makes the outfield the worst in baseball, than last years outfield defensively was one of the worst five in baseball anyways. Podsednik would be the worse right fielder in baseball and Manny is one of the worse left fielders in baseball. You'd have Rowand and two terrible outfielders. They would be one of the worse outfields out there. No doubt about it. Manny would only be a DH with the Sox. Nothing more, nothing less.

QUOTE(redandwhite @ Oct 29, 2005 -> 12:23 PM) You are probably right though, Garland would most likely have to be involved. It's a little odd to consider, but how much is Manny overpayed? Everyone here keeps referencing that he's overpayed. Well okay, he's making 20 million dollars, he's a superior player to Konerko who people are throwing 15+ at. I would say he's making only 3-5 million more than he's worth. What do you think? Ya right. Sox aren't going to give up any of their main chips for a shot at Manny. All the talk out here is that Anaheim would have to part with one of their prospects and eat 80% of the contract and they could have Manny. The Mets want Manny bad but it doesn't seem like Boston wants to pay part of Manny's contract and take on Cameron's contract as well.

QUOTE(wilmot825 @ Oct 29, 2005 -> 09:57 AM) Reports out of Bean-town is that Manny wants out again...Surprised....Unconfirmed teams are; Cleveland, LA Angles, and The Chicago White Sox. Kenny Williams is a smart man, we know that. He will be wise and not trade for this cancer,not hearted, idiot from Boston. ONCE AGAIN NOT CONFIRMED...READ IT ONLINE, DON"T KNOW HOW MUCH TRUTH IS THERE I'd make the deal in a heartbeat...a heartbeat. At most you have to give up one good prospect. I'd give up someone not named Chris Young, McCarthy or Brian Anderson as well as El Duque and than get Manny and cash in return. At this point it appears all Boston wants to do is make a change and Manny would look absolutely awesome in the middle of this order. The guy may have a few issues, but he flat out produces and can play DH (I don't know if he has anything against being a DH) for the Sox while ocassionally playing left field (just to give Pods a rest). If the Sox miss out on Konerko, than I'd be all for acquiring Manny and than trying to find a left handed bat at 1st (at a lesser price) and getting Manny to be the middle of the order presence.

What Kalapse said. From what I was told, there should be some panaromic ones from the world series up shortly.

Congrats QP and best of luck. May "BRAIN" and you be happy for the rest of your lives.

QUOTE(Palehosefan @ Oct 28, 2005 -> 11:53 AM) Not sure if this is old news... http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaab/news;_ylt=Al...ov=ap&type=lgns Good, he'll have a couple years in lockup to learn his lesson. What a prick.

QUOTE(Rex Hudler @ Oct 29, 2005 -> 08:18 AM) What the hell kind of uniforms are Miami wearing against UNC? Ugly ones...kind of like the way they are playing. They look freaking terrible.

QUOTE(sayitaintso @ Oct 29, 2005 -> 09:17 AM) He's not bad, but the idea that someone said to have him play RF is just insane. No, he obviously can't play RF. In fact, right now I don't really like him in CF. He doesn't have quite as good of range as he once had. All that said, he's one of the best hitters in the AL (average wise) and still has good speed and is a smart player. He's better than our starting left fielder (Podsednik). That said, Pods makes a whole lot less.

Good stuff.

Damon is a good player, but the Sox have there top of the order and while I think Damon is better than a lot of you guys give him credit to be (since everyone seems dead set against him). I think the Sox have bigger needs (ie, the middle of the lineup and #1 resigning Paulie and #2 finding a productive DH).

Out here and in the trib the most I've seen is 5yr 65 mill, but anything can happen. It will be interesting to see, cause if the Angels go after Manny and land him, that will mean its between Boston and the Sox.

If it comes down to a 5yr 60 mill deal and a 5yr 63 mill deal from Anaheim or Boston, I think he'll be coming back to Chicago. Now if he gets a 6yr 75 mill offer and the Sox are at 5yr 60-65, than I'm guessing he'll go elsewhere.

QUOTE(IlliniKrush @ Oct 28, 2005 -> 11:02 AM) LOL it's not like they can count em Jas... I just have one question..."Where's Waldo"

QUOTE(retro1983hat @ Oct 28, 2005 -> 11:00 AM) Any estimates on the crowd size? WGN said a couple hundred thousand. Around 200,000 is what I thought I heard, but that was probably just an eyeball estimate.

QUOTE(aboz56 @ Oct 28, 2005 -> 10:59 AM) Latest I heard was 6 years and 72 million, a Tejada type deal. I heard he was asking 5yr 65 mill and I'm guessing he won't get more than that. And yes, I'd give him that type of deal. Thats basically an Adrian Beltre type year. The other good news is that the Angels may shift there interest from Paulie to Manny. There is a lot of talk out here of the Angels trading for Manny Ramirez.

Once again...THANK YOU to each and every member of the 2005 Chicago White Sox. Thanks for making my sports year, not only that, but the best sports moment of my life.

ROFL...Ozzie...I don't know the words. This is what we've been waiting for.

5yr 60 mill with some incentives. I'd prefer a 4 year deal at 12.5 mill a year, but would be willing to give 5. YES YES YES its time for some singing.

Hey Ian...no PM yet.

Ozzie is on his way back. LOL, Ozzie's kids favorite players are AJ, Crede, and Blum and that Ozzie's family is crazy

QUOTE(Athomeboy_2000 @ Oct 28, 2005 -> 10:45 AM) I was hopping he was announcing he resigned. lol Mark my words...Paulie will be back.

Oh and RESIGN PAUL

Awesome Paulie. For a second I thought he was going to whip out a contract proposal and they were going to sign him right there

YES YES YES...I can't wait for the karaoke hour.

Crede