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Didn't they extend Ramirez sometime in the last year? I know Wood and some other guys got raises though. They are going to be in some trouble. Plus Alou's salary went to Nomar. Its not they paid Nomar the full value last season so I think they are pretty much evened out and are going to up payroll roughly 5 mill. Hendry has to move payroll before he does anything, imo.

Supposedly they only have like 5 million to spend. Don't know how true it is though.

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Lance Johnson played for both teams but not back to back. Was Santo any good with the Sox? And then of course George Bell.

Incomplete. The Sox need another starting pitcher and no matter what i'm not going to be pleased until they get that. But I like the direction Kenny is going and think he's got himself in line to have a good productive offseason.

Nah Keith, I think we were excited for nothing. Won't be Ginter, its going to be some type of organizational prospect, meaning they will likely be getting nothing but roster fodder.

Ya, its on the FS board. This could mean they put in a waiver claim on Pyrz or that they could make a 2 for 1 deal or a FA signing. Or it could be Kenny knows he's going to make another move sooner or later so just free up the roster now.

Welcome aboard A.J.

The Two NL teams would both get a shot at him before the White Sox and BoSox do.

Sox happen to have one now. They designated Ryan Meaux for assignment.

Plus his numbers should be much more inline with the .300 average he had two years ago. He'd be an oustanding pickup.

I think that was sarcasm.

That rumors source is I think Baseball Primer (I think thats where the guy from Brewersfans.net got it). But it seems more likely that whoever they get is going to be a below average prospect. Ie, an "organizational" guy.

Lets pick him up. Although I don't think the Sox make any moves until they get another pitcher, imo.

Ya, Cora is a better player then Alfredo. Alfredo is a pretty slick fielding infielder though.

Welcome aboard. It sure looks that way too. I still think they are in the Clement running though, but maybe not. Maybe they are going to have a much quieter offseason then anyone expected. I still think they would like to add one of the big name shortstops, but the price tags are out of whack for them.

Amazega could be a solid pickup, because he can play both positions but he's never done much offensively at the major league leve. I've always liked him, especially defensively. Could be a good depth pickup.

For a one year deal it didn't seem to bad. You pay a little more not to go long term and Byrd is a quality pitcher. He pitched well last season and his numbers should stay in that area, maybe go to 4.00 at the highest if healthy. He's already shown he can pitch in the AL.

I was busy on the PM"s today. I get in period where I reply right away, periods where I read the pm but am busy with other stuff and don't have the time to write an immediate reply, and then those periods where I put off the reply and forget, lol.

Agreed. I think Kotsay doesn't give the Sox as much speed, but he's a good top of the order hitter who would hit 20 Hr's at US cell. He also plays good defense and would be my definition of a grinder. Not positive on this, but I think him and Rowand were teammates at Fullerton. I know Kotsay was all world at Fullerton, but not sure if Rowand was there during Kotsay's tenure. Lets think about the payroll ramification. I think Kotsay makes like 4-5 mill, Huddy at 6-7 so thats 12 mill maybe. Sox move roughly 4 mill which would mean the 8 mill they had is spent. But overall they still fill there outfield and get a top of the order guy and get a top of the rotation guy while also strengthening the pen in Pod. Of course I'd love to find a way to add a catcher. Plus I'm a huge Kotsay fan. .314 AVG, .370 OBP, 37 2B, 15 HR, 63 RBI, 55 BB, 70 K, 8 SB; Made 5.5 mill in 2004

Haha, if the Sox made that deal I'd scream in excitement. Kotsay as good as Pod and Huddy way better then Garland. Don't think there is any truth to that. Maybe it could be a starting package, but the Sox would be giving up some other stuff as well. Although I guess it gives Beane some financial flexibility. But I'd have to think Anderson and another prospect would be a part of it as well.

Well if Pod got the Sox Huddy then I'd be all for it. I still don't see him going anywhere.

Bahaha, what a horrible move by the Reds. They could of just waited till Ortiz got non-tendered. The Angels weren't going to bring him back. Ortiz isn't a bad fit in the NL, but I think his shot at being solid at this point in his career is out of the pen and he doesn't seem to accept that role. His stuff is nowhere near what it was a few years back when he was dubbed little Pedro. Not much of an Ortiz fan, but at the right price it would of been a good move. Dustin Moseley is not the right price. Stoneman picks up a good prospect for a guy he wasn't going to keep. I think they'll make a similar move with Washburn once they sign another FA pitcher. I also think they'll look at Steve Kline when its all set and done. This guy was a 1st round pick (34th overall...sandwich pick) by the Reds back in 2000 and had pretty good numbers in AA/AAA this past year at 22. Angels could use it as bait for elsewhere but regardless its a good move for them.

Welcome aboard Good to see a lot of fresh faces on the board. I think Grudz could possibly be an option but my guess is the first thing the Sox do is sign or trade for another pitcher. Then they'll look at whatever money they have left and either put it towards a middle infielder or a catcher. After that I think Kenny will consider dealing Konerko, but only if he can get a good left handed bat to insert into the order.

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