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Outstanding news. Tyrone was a failure at ND, an absolute failure. The recruiting crops continued to get worse and his schemes weren't working. The team was getting blown out and it just wasn't cutting it. I'm not talking about Tyrone the person, no doubt he's a great guy, but he's going to go back to the west coast, pick up a job their and do a good job. Him and Notre Dame didn't gel and he struggled recruiting in the midwest. I'm on the Urban Meyer or Butch Davis bandwagon. Both have outstanding offensive track records and while Urban is an up and comer with ND ties, Butch is a proven college coach who failed in the NFL and has experience recruiting at a big school. Both would be major upgrades, imo.

Griffin pitched out of the pen in AA at the end of the season and excelled, and he's definately going to get picked up, probably before the Sox get a shot.

What else could the Sox of gotten. They could of picked up a AAA or AA prospect. I don't remember if the Yanks still have Scott Proctor or someone of that mold. Solid arm, lefty, could turn into something and the Sox would have oh so much more cash on their side. Fact is, the move was quite risky from a monetary standpoint, imo.

Thats what I figured. I thought he was a free agent and the Sox just have the option to offer him arbitration, sign him before Dec. 7th, or decline arb and lose the chance to negotiate with him until May. You'd think Sho would accept arb, unless of course he got a multi year offer elsewhere where he would be guaranteed starting. This could create a semi timetable for Kenny if he does consider Scho a viable 5th starter if Garland is dealt in a package to bring in a front line pitcher.

Ok, here's what this tells you: A, Sox never made that offer because Arizona isn't getting a better offer from anywhere else thus far and the crap the Yanks have in their system ain't going to make it worth while. B, RJ has given a list of teams and the Sox aren't on it. Even then, I think the Sox and Dbacks would still work and hope they could convince RJ. So I don't think this is the case. C, Dbacks want Yanks involved cause it may bring the RedSox or someone else in that previously wasn't involved and could cause someone else to offer more. D, the Dbacks are still in hold mode and are talking with RJ and something still has to get figured out. My guess is its either A or D with a mix of C in either case. I think Gammons and everyone else reporting a deal almost done is completely wrong, unless of course A happens to be true and the Sox never made that offer, in which case the Dbacks could very well be doing something. But if that offer is on the table then Arizona would have to consider it and should take it. They aren't quite ready yet though, imo, as they are waiting to see what Sexson does still.

One thing perplexes me about this so called offer. Had the Sox actually made this offer, their is no doubt in my mind Arizona would accept it or at least begin the process and let the Sox people talk with RJ. I have to think the Sox and Dbacks have made phone calls but I highly doubt a formal offer has been made thus far, despite what the media is reporting.

Colt Griffin put up good numbers after moving to the pen. Sox could use a power reliever and he could just fit the bill. Plus teams can sometimes afford to carry that back end bullpen guy and he has enough experience in AA to make the jump to the majors do-able. Plus his stuff was DYNOMITE. Sisco seems solid to and as much as I like Haggerty I can't see picking up a guy off Tommy John, but on the bright side you can stick him on the DL for a while and I'm guessing your allotted at least some time to let him rehab meaning you could keep his rights for a while at the very least. Hell more I think of it, Haggerty may be a really good way to go.

As far as Antoin Gray goes, he's legit. I wouldn't compare him to Jeff Kent cause he has nowhere the power, but i'd say he rates similarly to Ray Durham, but with less speed. Think offensive second baseman who is average to a little below average defensively. Gray would of got a lot more fame had he not been overshadowed by Richie Weeks at Southern.

Heres a guy I'm going to go out on a limb and say he turns into a stud....Tyler Lumsden. Seems like things have gotten quiet on him, but between him and Liotta the Sox have two really good under the radar arms that I think have "ACE" potential. We already know I like Bmac and Tracey a lot. I'm liking the potential of the organization and I think the farm system keeps taking steps forwards, not backwards, like some seem to imply.

Isn't it obvious, they want to conform to the sarcasm color at Soxtalk. That way when were in the seats and we go Lets Win the Series, we don't have to go "Green: Lets win the Series; End Green"

I'm assuming this isn't going to be done this season, or will it be two seasons from now??? I hope they go with the green color they use in Anaheim. I do think it would look funny to have a certain section green for one season, but monetarily it makes sense to do it. It be badass if they are doing the whole thing this year though.

Contreras is the 4th starter at this point in time. The Sox may say Contreras is better then Garland but he's done nothing during his tenure to prove me that. He was a stupid acquisition. I don't doubt his talent or potential, but you don't pay 6 million a year for another two years soley because of that. I'd of much rather seen that money spent this offseason on a guy that is proven and could step in and 6 million would easily do that. Like I said at the start of the offseason the wild cards to this season will be Garland and Contreras. They live up to their potential and the Sox have a hell of a rotation, even if they don't add anyone but an innings eating fifth starter. But I don't want to see the Sox do that and hope they don't. My flaw is paying 6 million soley for potential. Garland was a little high, but lets not round up, 3.4 mill is different then 4 mill. Considering his age and value on the trade market, it was a good signing. Plus the fact that he throws innings and typically keeps the Sox in games.

Daisuke Matsuzaka Thats the name I mentioned in an article I wrote this past summer after talking with Bryant Nelson of the Knights. He said this guy was the next guy whom would be capable of coming over and having an Ichiro like effect. Said he was absolutely filthy. Only 24 and plays for one of the best teams in Japan.

I'd be happy with secondary pickups of Mike Matheny and Wade Miller. Both would be positive aquisitions. In fact, Matheny could be a very good pickup, but unless something changes I figure Big Ben will be the starting catcher with Burke their and Hankins on the backburner (whom I happen to think will be a solid platoon guy).

He could be packaged in a trade if I'm not mistaken, since the Sox would own his rights. I was thinking he was a free agent, but I guess I'm wrong. I'm assuming the Sox will either sign him or non tender him, but I doubt they go the way of arb. However, if Scott is willing to pitch out of the pen in a key role, I would welcome him back because he'd be a hell of an addition to the bullpen. Rubber arm that would be very effective from the left side. It would also really open up the potential to deal Munoz for some help in other areas since Cotts/Marte/Scho would be three capable lefties, in fact I think all three have high ceilings (we've already seen it from Marte, but he needs to do better this year then he did this past year). Plus, whether you want to hear it or not, if the Sox truly are considering moving Garland in a RJ deal or any other deal (we don't know whats going on in Kenny's mind) then Scho would be pencilled in as a 5th starter and for the money he'd be a pretty good value and he could easily slide into the pen (although I'm sure he'll b****) when/if Brandon McCarthy is ready.

No, but their is a difference between 17 million long term per season and Joe Borchard. Their are plenty of one to two year stop gap solutions until one of Anderson/Sweeney makes its way since their is at least a decent chance that at least one of them fizzles. The Sox have a dire need for pitching. Their starting pitching was atrocious from pretty much the end of May on and their bullpen wasn't too grand either. I will be pissed off if the Sox do nothing to address their pitching woes in both the rotation and pen. Just because Contreras is getting big money doesn't mean he's an ace and Freddy is going to have to pitch better with the Sox (hopefully he's healthy though and will put up numbers closer to what he did in Seattle during the first half) while Garland has to step it up a notch. Face it the Sox rotation last season was terrible, while the offense ranked amongst the league leaders in numerous categories and it would of been even higher minus the two to three week strecth right after Maggs and Frank were deemed gone for the season. After that the Sox offense once again picked things up and produced better then average, despite having Joe Borchard/Timo Perez, Ben Davis, and Joe Crede in the lineup on a pretty constant basis. If the Sox want to add something, fine, add a leadoff hitter or a left handed bat/outfielder. Other then that, pitching is the priority. If after revamping the rotation the Sox have money to spend on Beltran, fine by me, go for it. The guy is an amazing pitcher, but offense isn't the problem, imo. And I'm a huge fan of Beltran and would love to see him wearing Black and White, just not if it means the Sox don't add pitching.

Lol, Easy 95 MPH heat too Miller has to develop a good breaking ball/offspeed pitch before anything happens with him.

Clear out your temporary files. A few people had this problem the past couple days. Another solution is to go to www.soxtalk.com/forums That is direct way in cause sometimes people's cache's won't forward the addie.

I'm also glad BC got the pissed knocked out of them. BCS needs to be seriously restructured.

LOL, ISU choked twice. First they missed the FG and then ISU in overtime had a TE wide open who dropped a would be touchdown. Once again showing why they haven't won the big 12 in like 80 years. Heads, I guess you guys dont' get to schedule ISU.

Jeff Horner.

McCants, but I think Iowa's 3 point shooter is better, but nowhere near the athlete that McCants is.

No, Colorado would go if ISU lost.

Miami ain't all that grand either right now, imo.