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If I recall, it was Olivo and Crede and when they were willing to take Reed instead of Crede, Kenny jumped all over it. He was going to deal Crede and Olivo, but if that were to happen he was going to make it contingent on Freddy signing an extension. In hindsight, I'd of been much happier dealing Crede, but how the hell were we supposed to know he was so damn stubborn and what not.

Hopefully I can bring some good luck. Is anyone else in the Cali area gonna be at tonights game? I'll also be at tomorrow nights game.

While the Cubs definately screwed up, that other guy is a f***ing dick. Thats the problem with America today, well one of em. This guy just expects to keep 300,000 because it was accidentally put in his account. Listen prick, you didn't earn that money, its not your money, give it back and quit your whining. Just sign some statement that says if for whatever reason they charge you taxes on that money (the government) that the Cubs are fully responsible in taking care of it.

f*** it, go Noles...I hate the Hurricanes.

Probably not all that good, it seems Florida is going to make a run at keeping him. I'm starting to jump on the Pavano bandwagon. I'm leary soley because he has an injury riddled history, but he's definately a good pitcher and would look great in a White Sox uni.

This should be a good game. Iowa won last week, but they definately have some problems. I've heard a few experts say this team is better then the past two years teams. I like Tate as a qb, but he's still got to gain experience and what not. Love the running game and the oline should still be strong. Defense has some definate players. Of course instead of wathcing the game, I'll be stuck at traffic school...BOOO. Have fun Heads, but I hope the Clones get their asses clocked. Go Hawkeyes

; By the way, u making it down for any of the games?

Ya, I guess the Braves would have some interest in Konerko as well, but that package would have to include Cruz and someone else. Hell, I doubt they'd give up Horacio but he'd be a very nice pickup. I know KW is intrigued by Cruz, which is why I brought it up. I agree with him because I think he'd be an oustanding pickup for the pen and is future closer material, imo, and to me could be the next Mota in terms of being an awesome setup man. I was thinking about Andy Marte (their 3b prospect) but you never know with the Braves. However, there is no doubt in my mind that either Konerko or Lee would be good fits.

I thought the same thing, when hearing that comment I was thinking that was one of the dumbest things I've ever heard. And their is no shot in hell that he is suited for the starting rotation. He doesn't have more then two legit pitches, so he'll get hammered in the rotation. As far as closer, he hasn't shown me enough to say he can do it, not to say he can't. As far as his velocity goes, last year I personally saw him hit 97 a few times, which is why I was kind of puzzled when he was throwing 91-92 this year. They said he changed his tempo and what not and was throwing softer or something (thats something I heard at the beginning of the year).

Here's a little trade suggestion, I some may not like it, but what about dealing Crede to Atlanta. I don't know if they would do it, considering they get Marte in the minors, but I'd love to get Juan Cruz. Cruz has been pitching very very well out of the pen. I am assuming the Sox could get something else as well, like a solid minor leaguer and Cruz. 4-2, 2.71 ERA, 63.0 Inn, 51 H, 60 K, 30 BB Thats if they are willing to move Chipper back to left next field cause they will have an opening in their outfield with Drew leaving (im assuming he won't resign).

If Carl is healthy he should have a pretty good year next year. The key is for him to be motivated and to show up. Since he'll be in Chitown next year and not Montreal I think he'll be in good shape.

McNeal is awful. I remember seeing him in Charlotte and his entire game plan is to pull everything and anything and it leads to umteen weak groundouts to the 3rd baseman.

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Ya, it was shoulder related.

Barons first baseman didn't cover which led to an error. Then that runner scored on a weak hit single.

Ya, he threw it out during the BoSox series.

Spidale catches it, but it was hit pretty hard. 4 runs on 3 hits. Bmac has 4 K's through four innings.

They had a 4th inning grand slam which made it 4-1 Mobile Bay. Two outs in the bottom of the 4th right now. Also, they are a Padres affiliate. Josh Barfield hit it. If I recall, Barfield did that against Bmac a couple starts back as well (not the grandslam, but a homer).

Sweeney never was hyped to have pro power at this point. Scouts did feel and still do feel that he projects to have good power, not sure if its plus power, we'll wait and see how he fills out and what not. Hell, from talking with Sweeny, he'll tell you what scouts say, they call him "gap to gap" at this point but feel he will develop home run power. He's just a kid. I truly think offensively he compares to Garret Anderson. The more I look at some of the clips I have of his swing and think of GA's (I see tons of Angel games) and I see similarities.

Not sure on the severity, but he did have surgery. Stumm also had surgery, I know you mentioned you thought he was going to. The Sox expect Stumm back this spring at 100%. I was thinking he may consider retirement or something. From what I know, they expect Wing back at norm. I don't have the email on this computer, so I'm going off memory, I'll look at it tomorrow though and see if there was any specifics on what type of surgery. Off the top of my head I was thinking it was a labrum, but I could be off.

Yep, I left Honel and Wing off mainly cause of injuries. Wing underwent his surgery and should be back by the start of the season and with Honel who knows. The second they are back on the mound and 100%, they jump right back into my top 6 or so. We know I'm a huge Wing fan. And Young, definately legit.

Great stuff Randar

No...Thats a funny picture though

Bryan, I should add, I'm not a big fan of sending Bmac to AFL. I think its a tremendous honor for him, but I don't want to see him make many starts. I think he's had a hell of a season and leave it at that. My hope is the Sox just have a thing or two to work with him (maybe they try teaching him a new pitch, who knows) and AFL is a good time to do that. However, if they want him to throw another 20 innings or so, I'm not for it. Then again, he at least gets a little bit of a rest period for his arm, but I'd get him ready and watch him carefully next year. On the plus side, he's getting a good amount of minor league innings under his belt, which should better prepare him for the workload at the major league level and what not.