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No I brought up this same fact about a week ago and at least a few other people are thinking the same way we are

He would be worth 2-3 million as a flexible option (He'll get more), but isn't Ramiro Mendoza out there as well. He could be a solid reliever/5th starter to pick up as a low risk high reward guy (That is if he's healthy). I'm thinking he's a FA, but I could be completely wrong.

I think they do. Kenny constantly refers to his 3 year organizational list and how he will not trade players on it. Miguel Olivo is the only guy he had on that list that he dealt. Of course I still highly doubt Jeremy Reed wasn't on that list, but oh well. The big question is does he only have one plan in mind and when the guy he wants goes elsewhere he'll take another guy who fits into that same peg, but not really to the best benefit of the club. Since I believe he was pretty much non existent in Guzman (media may say one thing, but I don't think the Sox were ever that intersted in him; they just speculated the Sox were desperate for a ss and would be the team bidding big bucks for Guz) it at least makes me hopeful he isn't going to go this route. However, part of me thinks Ozzie is a really stubborn person (ala Kenny) and they both kind of write guys off and may never dilvuge into their stats. I hope this is not the case, but I tend to get this belief from Ozzie more then I do Kenny. I mean I still think Guzman was essentially a Ozzie Guillen clone and that ain't worth 5 mill a year

I still say I have no problem with keeping this offense the same, signing a FA pitcher, maybe signing a guy like Jermaine Dye, and adding a reliever. I just don't know if the Sox can do all that without making a trade (ie moving some payroll). However, I don't think our offense or leadoff spot is as bad as Kenny thinks it is. It is far from great, but the rest of the offense can make up for it and I have belief in Harris/Uribe with one leading off and the other near the back of the order with Rowand sticking in the 2 slot. However, I would also have no problem moving Konerko and adding Kendall and Polanco to the top of the lineup. That gives the Sox a legit top of the order while losing a power bat, but you have Gload to step in. Plus the Sox have EVerett as a backup plan eventually while adding Dye or Hildalgo at an affordable deal. Once again Sox still need to find a pitcher, but even if the Sox don't add a pitcher and do that, they should have the offense to compete and 4 starters that will keep the Sox in the games. Maybe they just look to Elo as a #5 or something cheap and if the Sox are in it go agressive for RJ or whoever. All I'm saying is their are still a ton of different ways Kenny can look at things.

If the Bears had Urlacher I'd really be intrigued. I still am, but Indy is going to have to play a bad game and the Bears are going to have to play out of their minds. But the Bears can not turn the football over or make stupid mistakes. Their offense is going to have to do a good job keeping the ball in their hands as well as score. Time of Possession will be key because you can't give Peyton and their offense too many opportunities.

For 3-4 mill a year...HECK YA.

Miguel Cairo would be pretty solid, but I would have to think the Yanks would offer him some decent money because he was pretty valuable for them. But hell ya I'd take him. In fact, I think he's even better then EY who I was a fan of acquiring (thanks to cheat).

Ya, were planning on a switch during thanksgiving break. Once that happens the bugs will be worked out. I use Mozilla so I'll be happy when the switch is completed. We had just been waiting till a more stable release was out, since the last time I ran the upgrade script our board was too big (I needed to do the manual upgrade, but it wasn't in the writeup I was reading).

Its all good, I'm just studying for a test while listening to this streaming audio.

Probably that with nothing eminent they figured it would be best to have a general sports show.

Thus far they have just talked about the Bulls. Mainly about STojachavic.

Ya, but you guys can also look on yahoo and its still up there too.

I'll tell you one thing. Vladdy is s*** defensively. The only thing he has is his arm and as many runs as he saves with it, he gives up by trying to show of his arm and miss the cutoff man.

I remember reading at the winter meetings that Beane was pretty desperate to unload Rhodes. Heck if the Sox made that deal while Rhodes isn't amazing, if he could revert more closesly to his previous numbers he wouldn't be a bad guy to have in the pen. More importantly the Sox get their starter. I wouldn't deal Konerko for just anything, Sox need to make sure they are getting a valuable player back cause I'm more then happy with Konerko wearing a Sox uniform next season

Why would acquiring RJ be a slap in the face to the Cards? As far as I'm concerned their are other better options out there then Matt Morris. And RJ would be a hell of a pickup. The Cards are a vet team that could use an ace pitcher, it may of been what kept them from winning it all. Rj would fit that, although I don't really know what they would give up to get him. But they have been mentioned, along with the Angels, Sox and Yanks as the top suitors for RJ.

If they are serious about acquiring RJ, then I'd say Morris is gone. I odn't know what to think about Morris. He was a bum this year (on the most part) but his career numbers ar e pretty good. Still, he's going to have to take a paycut.

I guarantee you they would do Konerko/Garland for one of the big 3 and Arthur Rhodes. You could take that to the bank, imo. In fact, I even think they would do Hudson and Rhodes for Konerko and a guy like Mike Spidale.

We'll see what happens with Leftwich/Berard. Leftwich has played well enough to win and made some nice 4th quarter drives, but he hasn't exactly lit up the league at this point. I just think the Bears offense has to get better, if it does, with this defense (although It may not be near as good without Urlacher because Odom comes in and now Hillemeyer moves into the middle) they got a shot.

Right now I'd say with Urlacher out the odds are bad against the Colts, but I'm holidng out. I originally said they would beat SF and go on a winning streak through at least Thanksgiving and I'm hoping they can still do that. However, the way I see it, hopefully they beat Dallas. Minny is a possibility, they are struggling and Moss could be gone. Plus the Bears will have a little extra time to prepare for that game. Jacksonville is potentially beatable. Both the Bears and Jacksonville play a similar game (great defense, not so great offense). Anything can happen, imo. Urlacher may be back for this game too. Houston, its a possibility although Houston is solid. Their defense isn't too hot though, which could be helpful. Detroit, I'm hoping they win and take revenge. They should be able to beat them. Green Bay, this will be a tough game, but the Bears should be healthy, it may be cold and snowy (meaning defensive game) and I love the Bears defense. So assuming Bears lose to Indy, I think the rest of the games are winnable, of cousre you pinpointed potential losses. All I know is with the way this defense is playing if they can be .500 when they get Url back against Jacksonville then I will really like this teams chances and I think their is a decent shot they take two out of the next three. We'll see though, we'll see. Jones, Tillman, and Bobby Gray will be coming back too.

In regards to Orlando Cabrerra, I'm assuming Tim Raines may be semi familiar with him so I would guess he would talk with Ozzie and Kenny about him. I wonder if the Braves would move Furcal. I highly doubt it, but you never know what they would give up if someone were to take on one of their bad contracts (ie Andruw Jones). Of course I don't see any chance in hell of it happening, but you never know, potentially the Sox could then move Jones to Pitt or somewhere else in exchange of bad contracts.

The reason I like this idea, just like I like Cheats idea of Eric Young, is because I think a lot of us are really over-reacting to the middle infield position and making it this giant hole that it is not. The hole is to add a top of the order hitter and with whats left on the market, their isn't one that can be had for the right price (which is something you have to consider if you are the White Sox, plus I feel starting pitching/relief is an even bigger need). Therefor I think the Sox should look at a guy capable of starting if worse case, but that can be productive with time off. Both Larkin and EY are productive hitters and guys I'd consider leaders or at least character clubhouse people, who can also help teach a thing or two. We know that Willie is a little weak against LHP, and EY dominates LHP. Eric Young: .288, .377, .758 OPS, 14 SB (not too good % though) He hit .329 vs lefties with a .413 OBP and actually hit better on the road (.309) which would mean his numbers weren't due to hitting in Texas. However, Larkin is the exact opposite. This past season he hit much better against righties then lefties. In fact his three year splits are even worse (.197 vs lefties).

I think Vick got humliated in that game and stepped his game back up.

Gammons doesn't make stuff up. He's one of the best in the business, but he goes out on a limb quite often and because of it he's gonna get burned. However, he does get a lot of good information and I'm glad he's around because he makes things a lot more interesting. Like Rex has said a few times, these guys hear things and then say them and I'd rather have it that way then them waiting and waiting until the stuff finally happened. IT would be so so boring. Part of the fun is speculating what can happen and then hearing rumors and getting excited about different possibilities.

To be honest, I think Kenny Lofton could be a good fit. The only problem is I don't think him and the Sox left on good terms. Lofton would come cheap (in terms of players given up and contract) cause the Yanks will pick up some of his salary. However, I expect the Sox to acquire a good pitcher one of the A's guys, RJ or maybe Pedro and then I think Kendall will be a White Sox by the start of the season. I'd love to have Percy, but I don't see it happening.

OMFG, 2 year 6.2 million for Vinny Castilla, bahahaaa. On the downside, all this money being dished out could be a sign that owners are going to be throwing around a lot of money, meaning hte price of FA's will be driven up. God, two stupid ass contracts, WOW.