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QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Jul 23, 2005 -> 08:42 AM) Ken Rosenthal of the Sporting News said Florida is going to pull the takining Lowell requirement and that the Marlins want Marte and BMac for Burnett. I'd do Marte and Bmac for Burnett. Especially if they could relock him.

Very sweet Dan

Ricky Martin and William Hung

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Jul 21, 2005 -> 08:52 PM) There's a couple of guys over at BTF who agree with you. In fact, that's why I brought Nanita's name up, 'cause one of the posters (when talking about our prospects) immediately brought up Nanita, Schnurstein, and Valido. I didn't think much of it, but wanted to see how the former two were doing, and was pleasantly surprised. I've kind of written off Nanita due to his age and the big time flops he had after his fast start a couple years back. He's not a bad athlete though, but things are against him as opposed to Micah and Valido. Frankly I just love Micah's swing. He gets good contact and is just beginning to harness his power and I think he'll turn into a 20 to 25 HR guy (at most 30), but I also see him hitting tons of doubles.

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Jul 21, 2005 -> 08:37 PM) I have to cover the 4H beef show for the newspaper tomorrow. Today was sthe swine show. Those pigs poop EVERYWHERE. I thought you were done? You better get some free swine.

Sounds like Gload is on his way up. Don't have time to shoot around a bunch of emails to confirm anything (damn internship keeps me busy during the day and way too lazy at night). If its long-term, Rogo could get promoted up to Charlotte in the coming days (this part is purely speculation on me). It does sound like the move has been made though (like I said, couldn't verify this like I'd like to).

QUOTE(fathom @ Jul 21, 2005 -> 08:31 PM) Could you imagine how many people won't be at the Cell next season if this team chokes, doesn't make the playoffs, and KW sits on his hands? If a DL is out there that makes sense, Kenny is going to make it. At the same time I don't want him making a deal just to say he made a deal. It better make some sense cause if you go out and force yourself into something it could be even worse.

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jul 21, 2005 -> 08:31 PM) Carlos Quentin maybe? but he's an OF prospect. Either way they desperately need some good young pitching and we've got that. Quentin is it. But ya, they aren't going to deal Tracy because of Tony Clark. Now to make room for Jackson...there is a shot at that. Personally though, I think theyd' be fools. Tracy is already a good hitter and has a chance to be a very good one.

QUOTE(fathom @ Jul 21, 2005 -> 08:27 PM) Tony Clark is not part of their future. If you get Tracy, you'd be giving up some top pitching prospects (McCarthy or Gio). DBacks are LOADED with offensive prospects....they need young pitching. I think he meant to say Connor Jackson and the kid they drafted from Stanford 2 years back (he had surgery right after the college playoffs). For whatever reason I can't think of his name, but it will come to me.

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jul 21, 2005 -> 08:27 PM) Coupled with the fact he can play 1B, 3B and any OF position, we could even trade for him if we do re-sign Konerko and not tender someone like Crede a contract (which probably won't happen). 3B is Tracy's original position anyways. Put it this way...I'd trade Brian Anderson and another very good prospect for him (say a Sean Tracey). Than again I don't think they need anymore OF's.

QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Jul 21, 2005 -> 08:25 PM) Coughfranksnotgoingonthedlcough Ozzie didn't say this?

Chad Tracy :drools

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Jul 21, 2005 -> 06:52 PM) I got a credit card this summer (Cabela's VISA) and I know to only use in in emergencies. It'll probably be a positive that I'm a tightass when it comes to money... Thats cause tipping cows is free

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Jul 21, 2005 -> 06:43 PM) I sure hope you didn't marry that one.

QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Jul 21, 2005 -> 08:08 PM) do a search with my Username Re: Guzman. LOL Computer blew up because it doesn't like negativity I think Guzman is the only player you may like worse than Perez....solely because he gets paid more money to do what Perez does for a mill.

QUOTE(SHAFTR @ Jul 21, 2005 -> 08:14 PM) Here is what concerns me. outside the AL Central, we our around .500 against the rest of the AL. Take away the A's and its not too bad though. They are like 8 games over or so.

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Jul 21, 2005 -> 08:11 PM) I'm tellin' ya, Jason -- El Duque's best start of the year is coming Saturday. Just 'cause me, Brian, Steve, and Zach will be in attendence. We shall see, but I truly hope your right. Of course i kind of think Duque will pitch alright down the stretch for the club. I still would like to see a new starter though, I just don't want to give up a bunch or major leaguers to get one.

Tomorrows game will be pretty key, otherwise there is a decent chance of a sweep and quite frankly, thats not a good time for this to happen. Could send Kenny or someone into panic mode. At the same time, Jon goes out and wins tomorrow, maybe Contreras or Duque come through and you can pull a split. Everyone goes home happy and in your minds you realize the team could of easily took 3 out of 4 if htey play some defense.

QUOTE(Brian @ Jul 21, 2005 -> 08:04 PM) Heard there are talks about Dye moving to 1B at this point in his career. Not sure how legit they are though. Is the org actually throwing that around or is that just the people on the board, cause I know a lot of people on the board would like Dye at 1b and Anderson in RF. Personally I'll throw up if that happens. If the Sox go with that, they better find some offense elsewhere cause this offense will head into the crapper in a hurry. I dont' have a problem starting Anderson, but I wnat him to be eased in, which means you need to have some other guys that can hit and quite frankly, a lineup without Paulie is a heck of a lot worse. But if the Sox upgrade another area or two, than I'd be tempted and I do think Dye could be a pretty good 1st baseman.

QUOTE(danman31 @ Jul 20, 2005 -> 09:35 PM) I don't see the need to promote him anyway. Thats just cause he'd prove that he's a better prospect than Josh

QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Jul 21, 2005 -> 07:56 PM) Your probably one of many here on SoxTalk who agree... I don't see many other options as good as Konerko on the open market, at least right now. Paulie is a good player, it just depends on what other teams offer him, imo.

QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Jul 21, 2005 -> 07:50 PM) Could the people that said Frank would hurt the chemistry have been right? That's something to think about, I guess. All he's done since he came back is hit like 8 solo homers and that's about it. No, thats ludicrous. I'm not a Frank fan, but I'm not going to say he's hurting the team's chemistry. Is he the best option to be starting everyday, probably not, but than again, if Frank gets rolling he vastly improves this offense. For example, if Frank hits .270 with power...he's the big attidition for this team, because thats a totally different Frank than the one were seeing right now. I also think you see PK and AJ have good finishes. The key will be if Uribe gets out of his funk, if the pitching stays healthy and if the Sox add a reliever or starter (I do think they could use one more) as well as a SS (I just don't want to see the Sox lose becasue they aren't willing to give up Valido and someoen else for Vizquel). Vizquel is kicking butt, so whta if he's old. I'll take my chances on him being a bad investment three years from now at 4 mill a year or so. Personally speaking the Sox could take him now and move him in the offseason (someone will have interest, I guarantee it). Fact of the matter is, Omar makes this team a lot better offensively and gives them another leader to help them down the stretch and hopefully in the playoffs (one game at a time though and first they got to get there).

QUOTE(Greg The Bull Luzinski @ Jul 21, 2005 -> 07:44 PM) I can't argue with that, but a bit drastic, don't you think. How about giving Ozuna a shot at ss. His natural position, and he hits. As clutch as Everett has been, there is NO REASON FOR FRANK THOMAS TO BE IN THE LINE UP. Let him get his 500 home run for Tampa Bay. Personally Ozuna isn't enough of an upgrade offensively to warrant the defense that is lost when you transition from Juan to Pablo (Juan is one of the 5 best defensive ss's). If you get Vizquel, you get a SS of equal defensive ability (or close to it) and superior offensive production (not going to say ability because I think Juan has as much as any SS in the game not named Tejada or Arod and I think he has similar capabilities of a guy like Tejada).

QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Jul 21, 2005 -> 07:43 PM) You and me both, fathom. As soon as I said it, all that was said was, "These negative posters hate Frank Thomas now." Technically speaking for the most part (despite Frank being my favorite player for quite a long time) I've turned into a Frank basher. I give the guy a lot of credit and feel he's a hall of famer, but my style isn't with big bulky DH"s that can do anything but DH. I'm a fan of a DH that can play in the field and be versatile. Essentially using the DH spot as a way to keep some of your power hitters healthy. Say you have 4 OF's, one a defensive wiz like Rowand. Than your DH could be the kind of guy that can play LF or RF and is a good hitter. Let him ocassionally play in the field giving your other guys some time off. All this said, I'm pulling for Frank, but he's going nowhere until he stops being so selfish and home run oriented.

QUOTE(Soxfest @ Jul 21, 2005 -> 07:41 PM) FT hurt again it rains it pours. This team did fine without him and will do fine again. Mark my words. Frank did have some big hr's and came on strong early on. But there are scouts and they obviously picked up on the fact that Frank is sitting dead red. Every AB, just watch, and you'll see him. The only thing he'll hit is a FB or a hanging slider (Which is a great pitch to see when your looking for a FB cause your gonna get the head out on it..the key is just keeping it fair). But now teams are pitching him outside and he's doing absolutely nothing but getting weak outs.