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QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Jul 10, 2005 -> 09:12 PM) He said he wouldn't be surprised if they got traded, he didn't say he think they're going to be traded. It'll come down to the adage of whether you trade someone when their value is at a peak. I think you could make a case that Anderson's stock may be the highest of the 3 while Young is in the middle and Sweeney just below. Thats not to knock any of them because I think GM's all over the place would love to get a hold of any of the 3 individuals. The question is who do the Sox scouts like and at the same time would they rather deal a guy like Anderson (whose trade value is high but may rate out around the same level as a guy like Sweeney) or would they rather deal Sweeney simply because Anderson is close to the show and a good insurance if the Sox somehow got banged up with injuries. It will be interesting and I'm sure we'll see a godo player or two go. Heck just look at what Morse and Reed are doing in Seattle. Hell I watched Morse in Saturdays game in Anaheim and he's really looking good. I like what he's done with his swing.

You also get 2 free cokes from Best Buy when you buy it on Tuesday

By the way, I felt we should get some good Karma going through the break so I pinned the thread.

QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Jul 10, 2005 -> 05:21 PM) Sorry for my not deciding to be such a downer, but I still can't get over what the Sox have done in the first half. I just kind of want to make this a little congratulatory thread of what the Sox have done up to this point. Not one of us could have fathomed us at being 57-29 at the ASB and having a 9 game lead on Minnesota, giving us the best record in baseball. The pitching's just been stellar, both the rotation and bullpen. A lot of the new guys have played some very important and successful roles in the success of this ballclub: Pods, Iguchi, Dye, Pierzynski, Hermanson, etc. Here's hoping the Sox don't stop here! The ride has been fun so far and hopefully it stays that way

Good article. Also want to say comments like those from Shine (in regards to Sweeney) is why despite his low power numbers, scouts all over the place would truly gush over him. Its also why GM's everywhere would like to get their hands on him. To be honest I wouldn't have an ounce of trouble if the Sox held onto both Young and Sweeney and moved Anderson instead, simply because I think Anderson value is at its peak and I refuse to give up Chris Young (I mean I could see it happening, but he's the least of the group I'd want to deal).

Did anyone see Fantastic 4? If so was it any good?

QUOTE(whitesoxmanager @ Jul 10, 2005 -> 07:37 PM) Exactly! Scary is that we struggled against Tim Stauffer (SD) & Ervin Santana (ANA)...oh sorry that was because I went to both those games.... Here is a list of the pitchers we didn't get: 1. Only faced Johan Santana 1 time of the 5 played 2. CC Sabathia 1 time in 9 played 3. Didn't face Jamie Moyer (SEA) 4. Didnt face Roy Halladay (TOR) 5. Didn't face Kenny Rogers in 5 played 6. Mark Prior only 1 time in 6 played 7. Bartolo Colon 1 time in 7 played (ANA) 8. No Jake Peavy or Adam Eaton vs SD Outside of Detroit the other teams pitching staffs might as well be farm clubs...colorado, tampa, kc, dodgers, az.... What was it a couple of years ago we got no breaks...we hit every teams win streak....this year so far the exact opposite... GO SOX great first half... Don't know about the rest of the names, but the Sox faced Prior twice. One time he came back off the DL and shut em down and the other time the Sox faced him was the game where Brandon McCarthy matched him pitch for pitch until Viz came in to blow the game.

QUOTE(HoosierSox @ Jul 10, 2005 -> 03:32 PM) That would be just our luck if we had the best record in baseball and we have to play Oakland in the wild card. I pray that does not happen. Bottom line if the Sox can't beat Oakland in the playoffs they won't deserve to win it all. This is now and yes the Sox have struggled the past couple years against Oakland but at the same time this year they are just meeting Oakland at the wrong time. If Oakland gets in and the Sox make it and the two teams play, may the Sox win. I'm not one too concerned with matchups. If the Sox are going to do it all they'll have to be capable of beating anyone (they'll also have to be playing good baseball at the time) and I have confidence they'll be ready to give it a fighting chance (I also have confidence we'll see at minimum one more good to great player on the southside thanks to Kenny before the year is done).

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Jul 10, 2005 -> 02:04 PM) Says who??? Not me. You pitch like the Sox have and field like they have as well as hit and scored runs like they have and truly they are one of the better teams in all of baseball. Sure they get some bounces, but at the same time I think its only a fluke for so long and than it just turns out its more of a skill and the Sox are good at playing baseball and they are doing a good job winning games. Good teams win, case closed. Think of the Twins the past couple years, never with a true superstar (last year you could definately make a case for Johan being that guy) but what did they do...they found a way to win. Thats not luck, thats a team doing the little things to ensure they win more than they lose. Now lets sit back and enjoy the fact the Sox are 9 games up at the break and around 30 games over .500 (maybe its 29, I don't know). One game at a time, and so for its been a blast of a ride

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Jul 10, 2005 -> 08:46 PM) Well there goes my theory. Young plays the game hard no matter what though. He's a really special player, imo. Your gonna keep hearing more and more about him too. Its just when he hits the ball the bat makes a different type of sound. He truly has a chance to be a special player. Remember though, he also has some definate holes that could lead to him being a total bust. He's got a great attitude though and plays hard so I think the odds are in his favor.

Nice to see Spidale with 3 hits down in WS. Collaro also had 2 hits and another bomb (20th). The best 3rd base prospect in the org also hit his 11th hr (Micah Schnurstein) for WS and is starting to develop his power stroke a bit more. Mark my words and I've been saying it a long time but Schnur has the ability to be a total double/hr machine. I just absolutely love his swing. Hell Wes even threw a good game (6 shutout innings for WS) which is a total shock. Sucks to see Bmac struggled again down in Charlotte. He's definately in a funk and needs to get a few starts under his belt and regain some confidence, imo. Big thing is he needs to get the change back into his repetoire and start to relax a bit (I think he was probably pressing a bit at the major league level knowing if he did good he could of replaced Duque). The 2 runs came on a 2 run HR (kind of figures).

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Jul 10, 2005 -> 08:39 PM) Was it Young or Fields who didn't run hard on a pop up and got a talk about it?? If it was Young that message got through to him cause I saw that play too and he was flying. It was Fields.

Lol, that was really entertaining. Good stuff.

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Jul 10, 2005 -> 04:24 PM) El Duque, Gload, Marte? Ding Ding Ding

Good riddance. This club will have 3 new players when the all star break comes to an end.

QUOTE(JUGGERNAUT @ Jul 10, 2005 -> 10:27 AM) For those thinking Rollins I think he's going to cost a fortune in talent to get. He led the Phils last year in win share & he's very balanced vs LH & vs RH in his career. That's not easy to find in any player especially a SS. I don't see why Cincy would trade him which makes me believe you would have to overpay big time to get him. Trust me, Phils aren't going to trade Rollins after signing him to that fatty extension about a month ago.

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Jul 10, 2005 -> 09:28 AM) JR just said on AM1000 that if KW wanted someone he couldn't imagine money being a problem. Nice

The rest of the series was cancelled

QUOTE(danman31 @ Jul 9, 2005 -> 11:15 AM) From everything I've heard, he is nowhere near close to that good as a hitter, little stolen base threat. He is 24 after all. Remember he was injured, which pretty much set him back at least a year in terms of progression. He is a great athlete and is the fastest guy in the system, imo. The big question is whether he's finally put things together with his swing. Thus far it sounds like he has.

QUOTE(knightni @ Jul 9, 2005 -> 10:46 AM) .jpg....? Your onto something...it has to deal with the music file.

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Jul 9, 2005 -> 10:49 AM) 22 SBs, 11 CSs. Better improve that lower that second number, or he isn't going to be all that effective on the basepaths... Valido is probably the best base stealer in the organization. Isn't as fast as Owens but he's just a very very intelligent player.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Jul 9, 2005 -> 10:59 AM) I've tried not to give up on the guy either, but the problem is...he's out of minor league options after this year. As I understand it, that means that he either makes the big league club next year or he has to clear waivers to go back to the minors. Odds are Borchard will be in another organization next year, unless of course he wants to stick with the Sox. However, with Sweeney, Anderson and Young (currently) all in the system he'd be wise to move to another org where he may get a shot to break camp as a 4th outfielder (and who knows, maybe he can earn himself a starters spot with time on a team like Pitt). Of course Borch is the type of guy that could just tell the Sox he'll resign and stay in Charlotte since they gave him the opportunity and such. It will definately be interesting to see if this is the new Borchard or if this is just a longer hard streak. I know I thought he looked a lot better during spring, but than early on it didn't translate to good numbers at the minor league level. But if he keeps this up I think he'll see some time with the club in September.

QUOTE(YahtzeeSox @ Jul 9, 2005 -> 10:26 AM) Yeah I mute the music too. Is Level 8 the Jay Pack one? Ya, you got to look in the source code at Level 8. Notice there are two songs.

Nice, to level 8 I am. The part that gets you there has to be the easiest one in a while, at least for me.

Good god, what the hell is that a wrapper of in level 7.