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QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Jul 3, 2005 -> 04:57 PM) Loiza + Bmac + Tracey is more like it. I'm trying to think of a mid-level position player who might be included. KW DO NOT INCLUDE CHRIS YOUNG!!! I hope they want Sweeney.

We've considered it in the past, but at the same time feel that at certain points of the season (specifically the offseason) it would could a slow down in PHT because during the offseason a lot of the talk is based on ways to improve the club via trade or free agency as well as rumored pick ups. I think as of now were going to try and see how a weekly trade rumor thread at the top works. However, come the trade deadline or maybe just for July we may set up some sort of subforum in here for all the Sox related trade talk (which every rumor getting a seperate thread essentially). That way those intersted in that stuff can see it, and those that aren't won't have to scramble through all of it.

I saw this elsewhere and was going to post this over here. It sounds like the guy who started this (Coppock???) is saying he knows something no one else does and has essentially gotten some sort of verification from someone in the organization. The only question is whether he talked to someone totally in the know or if the person knows they are talking trade and may just feel its farther along than it really is. I'll say one thing, there is definately some serious talk going on between the Sox and Giants but the Giants have a high price tag for Schmidt because they have the option of keeping him. To go along with the quote above, I also read somewhere that Mark Gonzalez (the Sox beat writer for the Trib) was talking on a San Fran station earlier this week and said the Sox have told the Giants they can have anyone in the system but Anderson and Bmac. The question is will that be enough for the Giants (Ie...Sweeney, Gio, Tracey, and another guy) or will the Giants hold off and see how badly Kenny wants Schmidt. The other question is if a deal goes down, what happens with Contreras/Duque cause one would be destine for the pen and it really doesn't make a lot of sense to give Duque that type of money from the pen. Personally speaking, I'd say at one point or another the odds of Kenny acquiring a big name player are pretty good. He's agressive and knows he has a special team and this may be his only shot to bring a title to Chicago, so if someone's out there that will make this team that much better, he's going to do all he can to get it done.

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Jul 4, 2005 -> 09:03 AM) It would be a lot more than that. Ya, cause if thats all it took, I'd do the deal in a heartbeat and than give up Bmac and a few others to get Chavez End dream. Realistically to acquire Oswalt, you'd be talking about a package starting with Anderson, Bmac, one of Gio/Tracey/Etc and a midlevel guy.

Thanks for sharing that Jim. Salvador is supposed to be a guy with loads of potential. It will be interesting to see what he does this year and than again next year in short season.

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Jul 4, 2005 -> 09:18 AM) I thought Tracey had better 'stuff' than he's showing. I realize the walk total is always gonna be high (almost a half a walk per inning), but only 68K's in 97 IP? That's not very encouraging... Tracey isn't much of a strikeout pitcher. He has an awesome arm though. The big thing with him is guys rarely hit him very hard. He's gets a lot of sinking action on his fastball and not many sinkerballers are strikeout guys.

Happy 4th of July and Happy Bday Fellas. Alex, your the man and Tony every post you make means a little more Kristin Kreuk on the board Hope you both have great birthdays.

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I HATE Brett Boone. It had to be said

Come on Mark...get er done.

QUOTE(aboz56 @ Jul 3, 2005 -> 11:24 AM) Talk about quick value depreciation. That'd be a prime example. Just have Kevin Walker sign it, that way mine will be the 2nd best on the jersey

QUOTE(aboz56 @ Jul 3, 2005 -> 11:22 AM) Not my hat, I got the jersey signed. As of now, there's about 28 signatures on it. At last check here was the list of who's signed "The Jersey": - Thomas, Konerko, Podsednik, Dye, Pierzynski, Crede, Harris, Rowand, Dransfeldt, Reed, Borchard, Guillen, Kusnyer, Baines, Cora, Adkins, Buehrle, Garland, Gload, Everett, Wunsch, Sanders, Burke, Wright, Valentin, Loaiza, Olivo, Raines. Still got some work to do before framing it. Next tailgate I'll sign it for you too Boz...than it will be ready for the frame

QUOTE(wilmot825 @ Jul 3, 2005 -> 10:26 AM) Rumors around baseball are that Roy Halladay will start the All-Star game for the American League. Eventhough I am a Sox fan, I believe that Buehrle or Garland should start because they both have better stats then Halladay. Who knows, one of the two Sox pitchers will start the game. But for now everyone in baseball is all over Halladay and have blinders on to Buehrle and Garland. Ozzie said in the news he would prefer that no White Sox pitcher start the All-Star game, beacuase it would mess up the rotation. Garland will make his first All-Star game this year and Buehrle will be in his, I'm guessing, his 5th game. Lets hope Franconna comes to his senses and picks the right pitcher to start the game that will determine if the Sox will have home-field advantage come October. I don't care who starts to be honest. I'd just as well let Halladay start cause he can throw a few more innings and Buehrle or Jon can come in for an inning instead of 2 or 3. In fact, I wouldnt' complain if neither of them pitched in the game and were held out.

QUOTE(ZoomSlowik @ Jun 30, 2005 -> 09:02 PM) I know Inge is hitting better than Crede, but he's far from a good defender. His error total is killing my keeper team. Its funny, I was reading something and people consider Inge a very special defensive player. I know I've seen him make some really good plays, but he must just lack with the footwork at 3rd base since he's having to adjust to the position. I've long been an Inge fan.

QUOTE(KevHead0881 @ Jun 30, 2005 -> 06:18 PM) Well, not sure what games Monroe was watching, but Alan Trammel gave us some mad props after todays game. From MLB.com... I was in my dads car for the game Freddy pitched and heard the Tigers broadcast via XM and they had Trammel on before the game and all he did was say nice things about the Sox. Basically he said there is a reason they win all these one run games, they do what it takes to win and prevent the other teams from doing it. He did nothing but tip his cap to the way the Sox have played. Let Monroe think what he wants, but let the Sox record do the talking. I'm not concerned, the whole league can call the Sox s***ty, as long as they keep winning I'll be happy (Mr. Obvious).

QUOTE(knightni @ Jul 3, 2005 -> 10:38 AM) I wonder if he still wears the shirt... Boz told me he hasn't showered since that photo was taken. He didn't want to lose the ora of Elo But Elo's shirt = total ugliness...its what he uses to scare the opponents.

QUOTE(Jeckle2000 @ Jul 3, 2005 -> 10:22 AM) I agree with you guys and i'm glad no idiots have decided to flame him. He really was a great suprise for us. Without him 2003 would of been so much worse then it was. Personally speaking 2003 was the worse season I can remember. Never have I been so excited about a Sox team. That team was built for greatness and failed. I shudder whenever I think of that team. But damn did I love watching Elo deal that year. It was a thing of beauty and he's such a class act.

QUOTE(hammerhead johnson @ Jul 2, 2005 -> 11:16 PM) Man, it's gonna be beautiful when Chandler is contending for the Defensive Player Of The Year award on the strength of insane shot-altering ability, and gunning for a rebounding title. I could see it now, it's coming y'all. Whether it's next year, the year after, whatever. f*** all of that playoff talk...it's pretty damn obvious that the refs weren't even letting the dude play. Tyson is a very clean defender. I was heated after the vast majority of those calls were made, but I understod. He's still a baby in NBA terms, and he just doesn't have that league-wide respect, let alone playoff respect. Heck ya, its going to be a fun year, especially if the team can stay healthy. Most everyone should improve and the teams just going to get better. Plus in one more year they'll have money to add an impact type free agent to join the club.

Federer is just kicking ass. He creamed Roddick. Man I miss the days when Sampras was king.

Its too bad the Nationals are in the race, cause if they weren't, I'd guarantee you the Sox would have some interest in targeting Elo near the trade deadline. Thats not going to happen now though.

Loaiza's a class act. I wish nothing but the best for him.

Doesn't it come out July 12th?

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Jul 3, 2005 -> 09:30 AM) I'm probably well there's no probably about it I am in the minority here but I don't think Jenny Finch is all that good looking. She has a nice body and all but I just feel she's overrated because she's an athlete. She looks like a f***ing Goldfish!!!!!!!! My thoughts exactly Kalapse. Personally I think Danica Patrick is hotter.

Thread has been cleaned quickly. Really nice win though. Garland was smooth as silk and Crede came up with some big hits. Heck, Willie had a key play in the game (the single and steal to get into scoring position) and Timo ripped a nice insurance double. Garland was fantastic, I just love watching him pitch this year.

Thats quite possibly my favorite banner thus far.