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QUOTE(Soxnbears01 @ Jul 15, 2005 -> 10:14 AM) wha? Tony wants to know how you guys pee

QUOTE(IlliniKrush @ Jul 15, 2005 -> 09:55 AM) I usually cry on Steve's shoulder...he was a freshman with a purpose Oooh...not only is Steve a playa, but he's also sensitive

QUOTE(tonyho7476 @ Jul 15, 2005 -> 09:53 AM) I was at a detroit game this year, and I saw so many Boston hats...it was annoying. Now everyone is a Boston fan...give me a break. Why do you think I named it soxtalk.com Just wait...pretty soon you'll see a BoSox banner on the type and a slight adjustment to the domain name. www.sawktalk.com

QUOTE(Soxnbears01 @ Jul 15, 2005 -> 05:45 AM) argh, a month ago i was looking at it and forgot to order it. I just ordered it now. I know brian shed some tears, i'm sure i will. So who cries on whose shoulder at these things?

QUOTE(kyyle23 @ Jul 15, 2005 -> 09:04 AM) especially after trading Chucky Atkins. Atkins was one of the teams problems. Atkins, Odom, and the lack of anyone in the low post was why the Lakers were so putrid last year. Odom could be better this year though, if Phil can get him to play any defense and if he is able to play the 3 instead of the 4.

QUOTE(JUGGERNAUT @ Jul 15, 2005 -> 09:43 AM) That's because they have nothing read in their ml's. We have Gonzo. You can either ship them Uribe or Gonzo. Let them pick. Gonzo/Valido/Lopez plus a Wes Whisler type prospect. If they wanted even a guy like Baj or Munoz. Of course I'd prefer not to give up Valido out of any of them, but he's still a few years off and frankly, Omar helps the club this year and if they don't unload him in the offseason, the next few years.

QUOTE(Soxnbears01 @ Jul 15, 2005 -> 09:34 AM) steff, the soxtalk young'n crew will be out in full force for the saturday boston game. me,keith,brian will be there, plus we're meeting greasy at the game. watch out Tell Brian to leave his Buehrle jersey at home.

I don't think Aaron has been as bad as most, but he's going to have a strong 2nd half. AJ will get his average into the mid .270's by the end as well. However, I expect really big things from Paulie.

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Jul 15, 2005 -> 08:27 AM) If Omar Vizquel is available, how about him? Uribe could go back to the role where he flourished last season. Omar is getting up there in age, so he would need a breather. Crede probably will need a lot of time off, and Iguchi could rest every now and then. The contract for Vizquel is the turn off. They didn't want to give him an extra year last winter, or he would be with the White Sox and Iguchi would probably not. But IIRC, the difference in the total package SF gave him vs. the White Sox is less than $3 million so maybe they would now be willing to roll the dice, considering $2 million of that contract has already been paid and Omar is playing well. Ozuna could move into Harris' role, and when Uribe is spelling Omar, Vizquel could come in late in the game and steal a base or actually get a bunt down. Ozuna could have Harris' current role. Bad backs concern me, because they usually become chronic. I'm with ya on this Dick. Been preaching it for the past few days. I want Vizquel badly and it makes so much sense considering how it moves Uribe to a super platoon position. He'll get plenty of Ab's playing 3rd twice a week, SS once a week and 2nd once a week or so. It will also keep Crede, Vizquel, and Iguchi fresh and at the same time if Crede goes down you can plug in Uribe as the starter.

QUOTE(beck72 @ Jul 15, 2005 -> 07:55 AM) Pablo Ozuna is a decent UTL guy. But with Joe Crede having 2 herniated discs in his back, someone who could possibly take over 3b on a semi-regular basis [say a 3 week stretch that Joe could rest his back], who would be a definite upgrade over Ozuna would be needed for the sox in the playoffs. If Joe's back keeps him out for the playoffs, I want someone who could take over at 3B. If Joe's back is OK, the UTL would have to pay elsewhere as well. He should be a good glove, handle the bat well [bunt, move runners over] and either have a good avg or high OBP; also play multiple positions. Thoughts on who? The usual suspects--Mackowiak, Cintron? Others? No big names here. Just plausible UTL guys. Juan Uribe....trade for Omar Vizuqel and then you would have the best utility guy in baseball in Juan.

QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ Jul 15, 2005 -> 08:50 AM) Keep your eyes on Omar Vizquel, gang. Seriously. Now that the Sox are a virtual lock for the playoffs, Kenny may be able to convice JR and company to take on the bad contract in Vizquel. If Kenny was in love with him before the season, I find it hard to beleive he isn't at least sending out his feelers for him now. Omar could come in here and give this team a veteran kick in the pants. It would be awesome. I was calling for him before the season, and I'd love to see him in here now. In fact, you may actually be able to get him for a relative steal if the Giants seem themselves as sellers and want to rid themsevles of the awful contract--something I think Saban had in mind when signing him to that nasty thing. Its not near as bad as a lot of contracts. Its basically the risk of giving up that extra year. Financially speaking its very fair, especially when you look at the type of money Christian Guzman and some other shortstops have gotten recently (Jimmy Rollins and Cabrera being others). Still I think Omar makes so much sense. The question is will the Giants deal him cause I've read how they want to hold onto him for next year.

Mihm is a great role player and a solid starter. His problem is he gets into foul trouble often and when that happens he dissapears from the game. The Lakers probably figure Brown will help him out to at least some extent, but this still doesn't solve their low post situation as they still need one more center/pf at the very least. They also have a drastic need for a quality point guard.

When I first glanced at this, I thought you mean Chris Webber. I was sitting thinking, is Philly stupid.

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jul 15, 2005 -> 12:07 AM) I'd take Childress before Harrington very, very easily. Josh is gonna be a good one. Well I'd demand both in a sign and trade. If they don't do it, screw em, we'll match and they won't get their big man.

If Thome was healthy I wonder if the Phils would be as willing to deal him. The guy has produced during his tenure in Philly and my guess is he will continue to produce. As long as his back is still alright (and this injury isn't related to it) I'd have to think some teams would take a flyer on him. He'd be an impact pick-up assuming he'd be healthy enough to play down the stretch. Still he won't fit on the Sox. Not this year at least.

QUOTE(daa84 @ Jul 15, 2005 -> 08:21 AM) I'll be pissed if we trade carl everett in that burnett deal. i will also be pissed if we trade for glavine. he stinks In a sense it would open up a spot for Ross Gload and I think to an extent Gload can do similar things to Carl Everett. Of course thats a rather large risk because I tend to think Carl is one of those guys that keeps the team loose (but I could be wrong).

QUOTE(JimH @ Jul 15, 2005 -> 08:11 AM) I tend to agree but here's the good news. The Sox are looking, and they're being aggressive about it. If we are looking at a rental, I tend to prefer a crafty veteran with postseason experience. Pretty sure Glavine has a full no trade anyways, plus he and Reinsdorf might not be on the best of terms, just me speculating. I wish Glavine was putting things together after a poor start, but he's pitched consistently medicore to bad the entire year in the NL. Still, I could see some logic to this move simply because he's a very heady veteran pitcher that could add a lot to this club. I also assume this would kind of be a Plan D option and would have a much smaller price tag (in terms of what to give up). It kind of depends on what the Sox do. If they make a hard push at Wagner or Guardado (who will cost a little something prospect wise), Kenny may opt for a vet like Moyer or Glavine who may not cost as much prospect wise (especially Glavine). One question...is Shea considered a pitchers park or a hitters park because Glavine pitches at least dedent there (4.22 ERA) while he's horrendous on the road.

QUOTE(Wedge @ Jul 15, 2005 -> 06:23 AM) That makes me believe that perhaps Schmidt won't be as expensive as I thought... if he only costs prospects, then I wouldn't mind a deal. Thats going to be the key. Kenny isn't going to give up everyday players, aside from possibly El Duque or one reliever to add to this team. He's going to try and bolster the team by giving up its prospects. However, with Crede having two herniated discs, if the Sox are dealing Uribe in any deal they are retarded. Right now Omar looks real nice cause than Juan gets turned into a super-sub which is an awesome insurance, especially with Crede's back questionable (the rest will help all of the middle infielders too, and Uribe will get lots of playing time and stay sharp as well).

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Jul 14, 2005 -> 11:32 PM) What was your sig bet with him? Cause he's definitely going to lose the one I had with him. I don't remember if him and I ever agreed on one, but we kept talking and I said the Sox bullpen was one of the best and he disagreed. I remember saying it would be in the 3's. I think yours was similar right Rowand? Of course qwerty and I never did agree to terms. Plus there is a lot of season left.

QUOTE(jackie hayes @ Jul 13, 2005 -> 05:43 PM) He wouldn't dream of hitting in the middle of the order. Cuz that's Sammy's spot. Damn. I was going position by position, trying to figure out who had the better lineup. I still had some hope w/ ARod on the US team, but ARod+Pujols+Tejada+Vlad? Wowza. USA would still be able to compete. They have some damn good hitters themselves. Guys like Helton, Bonds, Sheffield, Rolen, Texiera, Blalock, Chavez (I think he was born/raised here), etc. Plus that pitching staff would be filthy too. Its going to be really cool.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Jul 13, 2005 -> 03:12 PM) A-Rod was born and raised in America. New York. He should represent America...just my 2 cents. It would be like me representing the Italian team (of course there would be far other concerns aside from me repping Italy...like the fact that I'd be helping America win cause I'm so s***ty, lol). I understand he should be able to choose, but I don't get it when a guy was born over here. I'd understand it more if he was born in America while his folks were on vacation and than lived most of his life somewhere else, but that didn't happen. Just my 2 cents.

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jul 14, 2005 -> 11:24 PM) A nightmare. That's all I'm gonna say for now. Just remember, if you order that Sox jersey and they can't ship it to Aussie just have them ship it my way. Check out sportsauthority.com sportmart.com and finishline.com Usually they are all the same price, but sometimes one of those stores has a sale price thats cheaper than ESPN.com or Whitesox.com

One of the all time best passing centers in the league. Good player and he'll be missed. Sucks his back his pretty much done. Of course I'm sure Charlotte wishes they never heard the name Vlade Divac (since they traded Kobe for him).

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jul 14, 2005 -> 11:20 PM) Ok lets see here. Where does Al Harrington fit into the lineup? Who become the Bulls new starting center? I'd want Josh Childress as well.

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jul 14, 2005 -> 11:15 PM) Believe me, I know first - hand Jason isn't an El Duque fan after those Angels games on the weekend. And I've said all along, we need to keep JC. Yes he was inconsistent in June, could crap his pants in a big game, and can walk a few from time to time. But he has great splits, a great BAA, and has flat out dominant stuff. You know it. How was the 14 hr flight back.