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Guys, remember, if you want to disagree with someone, disagree with them but do it respectfully. Lets talk baseball, disagreements often lead to the best baseball discussion cause you get to see so many different viewpoints and sides and alternative ideas. By the way welcome aboard.

I always thought he was over-hyped by the Mets organization at the time they dealt for Robbie Alomar (I think thats when he went over to Cleveland). However, when he got to Cleveland the Indians were really excited about his potential, but I also remember a few publications felt the same way I did in terms of him being over-hyped. He does have some tools though, so anything can happen. But please god don't have him starting on opening day.

Shim, who is also considered an exceptional defensive outfielder with the best arm in the KBO, won Golden Glove awards in 2002 and 2003. Golden Glove awards are the KBO's annual awards, and they honor the top all-around players at each position, including designated hitter. They are given out by Korea Baseball Organization Properties, and 2004 winners have yet to be announced. Thats one quote out of the article that talks a bit about his defense. It also sounds like he has good patience and he definately has good size. I'm assuming he isn't slow otherwise I don't think he'd be a good all around player. This guy seems like he could be a solid pickup, assuming you could get him for 500K or so cause it doesn't sound like many teams are a calling. He could be a draw and its nice that both Raines and Ozzie have seen him play and both seemed to like him. The way I see this, you throw 500K at a player that if he pans out, the media will be following him madly and the korean's in the Chicago area will be going to the stadium. If it doesn't, they are out 500K and he would at least be productive at the minor league level you'd think.

I'd be a fan of picking up Mike Redmond for the right price. Hit .256 last year and I think you would at least see him duplicate those numbers, but he could even have a little increase. No shock the Marlins aren't interested in him considering they have LoDuca.

First off welcome aboard. Second off, I'm not familiar with him. Do you happen to have an article or something talking about him or know where one is? Also, any idea what kind of money he's expecting? Thanks and once again Welcome Aboard.

Whoopsi. My memories were obviously a little off. I swear they won the big ten last year, but I guess I was two years off. That was the year they had that long break and got clobbered by USC. Man that game was a piece of crap game cuase to this day I still think if the Hawks hadn't had 6 weeks off Brad Banks and Co. would of been able to win. I'm pumped for next season with Tate/Solomon/Chandler and the running backs back. Its insane how the 3 best backs were lost for a season and they have still won 9 games. The bowl game should be tough (waiting to see who they play) but its been a great season regardless. Hopefully they can cap it with another win.

I just don't see Toronto having the budget to overpay, then again they are losing Delgado's salary.

They may have an agreement, but Rippaldi wants to wait until after the deadline to offer arbitration to sign players. However, if I were the Cubs I'd offer arbitration cause Clement is going to get a good multi year offer from someone. The Jays will forfeit the draft pick though if they have to, imo.

Plus he'd be staying in the same city. I think he would even take a little less for something like that to happen.

To be perfectly blunt its because he sucks and he's a selfish asshole who swings for the fences every single at bat. The guy can't hit the curve (I think teams finally must of stumbled on this board cause for the past 3 years I have constantly b****ed to the fact that all another team would have to do his throw him a curveball eveyr pitch and he would be lucky to make contact). I guess advanced scouts are just a little slow, but they finally figured it out this year. Of course some teams still gave him a fastball and thats one thing Jose can really rip.

Kevin Millwood would have to be it. If their is any truth to him signing for 1-2.5 million on a one year deal I'd be all over signing him, but I still can't see him falling that far.

I could semi agree with that, but I still don't think you can put any fault on PK for the crappy road record. He produced over the course of the season, case closed. But I do think the Sox could replace his numbers semi, plus I would figure Konerko's numbers would regress a bit and fall more in line with his career numbers. PK is a good player, no doubt about it, but he can be replaced or at least semi replaced. It be nice to get a left handed bat in the middle of the lineup, especially if the guy had some speed.

Lol, we were both typing up pretty much the exact same post Wite

Let me state this clearly. If the Sox deal JG/Konerko then they are trading 11.4 million dollars in salary, give or take a few hundred k. They are adding 16 million. Thats a 5 million increase in payroll. However if the Sox budget is going to be 75 million (i think thats a fair estimate with the acquisition of RJ) then the Sox have a total of 12-14 million that they can add this offseason. So after acquiring RJ they would have anywhere from 7 to 9 million left to pick up a 5th starter, sign a reliever, and sign a new 1st baseman or RF. It would be a little tigh, but more then plausible, imo. Acquiring RJ does not end the offseason like many people seem to speculate.

Thats going a little out their wite, implying this team would be better on the road without Konerko. Regardless of his splits, Paulie was a very valuable part of this offense the past season. And it will be a loss not to have him, but Thomas and like you mention a FA will hopefully soften the blow.

For people not wanting to mortgage the future I'll say this. If the Sox go out and sign some of these big name free agnets, they will be giving up draft picks, so in a sense they will still be mortgaging the future. However, If the Sox make any signings I don't expect them to do it until Dec 15th (I think thats the last day teams can offer arbitration).

Ya, an offense that was 3rd in the AL in runs scored this past season. Sure they lose Konerko but they add Thomas and if Levine is right and if my belief is right the Sox, after dealing Konerko, will be signing some type of veteran bat. Whether its Dye, whether its Burnitz, whether Hildalgo, Gibbons, etc. Those names may not sound amazing, but all of them are capable of putting up good numbers.

It would put the Sox as one of the lead stories on sportscenter. It would give the fans a better perception of the organization. It would do so many things and if Randy led the Sox to the postseason, it would give the Sox the front line ace that can carry a team during the playoffs. Ya, RJ would be a hell of a pickup. And I still think the Sox are the frontrunners at this point. If they don't get him, I expect the Sox to still be a part of the deal cause I think the Yanks are the only other team that will get him (Cards don't have the offer, imo) and the Sox will be involved in that deal acquiring Vazquez who I think is their fallback plan.

The one reason I don't suspect Heath of being claimed in the Rule V is that I don't see a team selecting a non "stuff" guy. This isn't a knock on Heath cause their are plenty of these type of guys that succeed. Mark Buehrle is the perfect example and he's one of my favorite pitchers to watch. Heath has proven he can pitch and is Buehrle-esque in a sense. But like Rex says he's got to get into better shape. I think he's on the verge of turning into a good prospect and I definately think he will at least make some appearances at the major league level. It will be really interesting to see what he does this year.

SI can f*** off. They have became a garbage magazine.

They just finished kicking the crap out of the Badgers in Iowa 30-7. The defense played fantastic while Drew Tate overcame 2 early interceptions. Wisconsin was in it early but the second half was all Iowa. Michigan is the co-champ and will be going to the RoseBowl since they beat the Hawkeyes head to head this year. Next up the bowl game

I saw Reynoso pitch once and he got it up their on the gun which kind of surprised me. But it was the Hogs gun and from what I know that gun is a little generous. As far as Smith goes, I think he'll get an invite, Ozzie will get a looksie at him but he'll be in Charlotte at the start of the year. Munoz/Diaz/Baj/Adkins will be the guys competing, imo. You can throw Grilli in their as well.

Lieber was offered a 2yr 12 mill deal from the Yanks reportedly. I think he'd be hard pressed to turn that down. I think a similar offer, maybe over 3 years (3 yr 18-20 mill) could land you Clement. I also think Clement could even consider a 2 yr 12 mill deal, but I think he's going to want another year or two.