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I can't write anything up cause I'm getting ready to head out of town, but I wanted to pass that along to you all. He was put on their roster today so he will immediately be joining the team as a starter.

THanks for that info guys. Its really appreciated by those that don't live in the Chicago area

Done and Done

The stars are aligning. Technically I arrive in Chicago tomorrow as well

But I'm going on a flight to Chicago later tonight and well one of the last times I was on a plane trip I got home, picked up my cell phone at the airport and checked my messages with Murcie telling me the Sox were going after Roberto Alomar. Then my dad and I get in the car, turn on the radio cause I'm s***ting my pants in excitement, to hear them talking about the acquisition of Carl Everett and I'm sitting their confused (I thought they acquired Alomar). Then I find out the Sox had just acquired both Everett and Alomar and I'm incredibly giddy and then they go to the clip of Buehrle talking about how great of a pickup it is. Anyway, I don't know if the deal will happen tonight or on my return trip on Sunday....but I think theirs a chance. Hopefully this time the deal pushes the Sox to the promised land

Maybe it would be Carl and another pitcher from the Expos. If the Sox took Everett off their hands (he isn't paid horribly, its just he's been hurt this year) then it could make it more likely for the Sox to get a pitcher from them.

I have heard Kanny, but nothing is official.

Thats fantastic news and great job on the write up Dan

And the Sox can't negotiate (well sign) Ricks until his team is eliminated from college world series play. From what I've heard Ricks is all but a lock to sign pretty much the day Miami is done and he will be going to Great Falls. The Sox are pretty high on him too. I know their was some talk to moving him behind the plate, but I don't think thats the plan anymore.

This guy is supposed to be off the charts with his arm, release, and ability to block pitches. He's incredibly agile behind the plate as well. OFfensively he's just beginning to develop, but he has a lot of offensive potential there and he is going to be unbelievable behind the plate.

He's suffering from a sore shoulder and hasn't pitched since May 29th.

Wunsch Placed on the DL; McNeal Promoted By Jason Gage June 15, 2004 FutureSox.com Left handed reliever Kelly Wunsch was put on the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday with a sore shoulder. Wunsch had not pitched since May 29th, so the move is likely retroactive. Wunsch was one of the best relievers with the White Sox last season, but found himself injured at the end of spring and when he came back the Sox no longer had room for him on the roster with the emergence of Jon Adkins and Neal Cotts. Wunsch was 1-0 with a 3.38 ERA in 12 games with the Knights. He had a brief stint with the White Sox this season, but struggled. Aaron McNeal was promoted from Birmingham to replace Kelly Wunsch. McNeal had been one of the Barons best hitters with 15 HR, and 44 RBI. The 26 year old was signed by the White Sox in December of 2003. Brian Becker will likely get McNeal's at bats with the Barons. Becker was promoted to Birmingham from Winston Salem yesterday.

Who says I wear panties...I just couldn't take anymore wedgies

Sounds like the Sox got a keeper. According to the Brian Porter (assistant director of player development) he may be the sleeper of the Sox draft. The kid was drafted in the 12th round back in 2001 by the Milwalkee Brewers but chose to attend Tulane. He since transferred to Gulf Coast Community College and MLB listed him as not playing this past season. However, he did play last season and was freaking FILTHY going 8-4 with a 2.40 ERA. He struck out 117 in 93.2 innings of work. He is 6-4 southpaw who supposedly has a good fastball as well as secondary pitches. Keep an eye on this kid, he is now my sleeper choice. Liotta is expected to pitch in Great Falls.

Ya, I remember that, don't you remember me getting my panties all bundled up when they promoted him less than a week before the all star game

Rauch is all of a sudden pitching his ass off. Great to see Brice pick up two hits in his first game at Winston Salem. Right now I'm wondering whether Brian Anderson will be promoted before the Carolina/California league all star game at the end of June.

White Sox Sign 2nd Round Pick Donny Lucy By Jason Gage June 15, 2004 FutureSox.com The Chicago White Sox and second round pick Donny Lucy have came to terms. Lucy will be sent to Great Falls (advanced rookie) where he will begin practicing with his new teammates. Most of the players reported to Great Falls yesterday and the season beings on June 18th. Donny Lucy wasn't the catcher some experts had predicted the Sox would take, but the more you look at Lucy's ability, the more you get a feeling that the Sox found a winner. Lucy sat on Stanford's bench the past two seasons, behind stud catcher Ryan Garko (now in the Indians organization) and this season he finally got his shot and shined. Lucy always had the athletic ability and at 6'3 , 205 pounds he has the prototypical catchers build. He also has good speed behind the plate, much like current White Sox catcher Miguel Olivo. In his junior season Lucy flashed some power (11 HR's) and hit .314. He has a very strong arm, a quick release, and good fundementals and could move through the minors quickly, for a catcher. Other draft picks that are slated to go to Great Falls are: Matt Zaleski (RHP, 30th Round), Eric Everly (2003 Draft and Follow Signing), Travis Doyle (LHP, 22nd Round of the 2003 Draft), Caleb Cooper (3B, 19th Round), Derrick McNeil (SS, 23rd Round), Mario Suarez (3B, 34th Round), and Fernando Alvarez (OF, 16th Round).

Stellar Outing Bmac

Didn't some girl do this in England like last year?

Well Winston Salem's roster stays at 24, so someone just came off the DL or something along those lines. Unless I'm mistaken, 24 is a full roster at the minor league level.

Warthogs Hire Levya as Manager By Jason Gage June 15, 2004 FutureSox.com The Chicago White Sox announced that Nick Levya will replace Ken Dominguez as manager of the Winston Salem Warthogs. Dominguez was 27-37 in his first season as the Warthogs' skipper. Nick Levya is in his fifth year in the White Sox organization and was a roving minor league infield instructor. Levya was named Appalachian League Manager of the Year in 2002 when he led the Bristol White Sox to a 43-25 record and the league championship. He has managed in the minors for a total of twelve seasons compiling a 633-555 record. Levya also managed the Philadelphia Phillies from 1989-1991. He was 148-189 during that time. Levya has been apart of three World Series as a coach and was the 3rd base coach for the Blue Jays when Joe Carter homered off Mitch Williams to win the 1993 World Series. Levya's name was discussed briefly as a possibility for the White Sox vacancy this offseason. Levya will be taking over a talented team that thus far has been the dissapointment of the Carolina league. The Warthogs have a potent offense lead by veteran Casey Rogowski and youngsters Brian Anderson, Ryan Sweeney, and now Thomas Brice. The Hogs' pitching staff has had its flaws, but will likely gain a little bit of help when Kannapolis promotes a starter or two. Sean Tracey has been the Warthogs ace this season, although Kenny Ray joined the rotation last week and flashed the signs of becoming a front line pitcher for the Warthogs.

Contreras has great stuff and is pitching in New York. Some players just can't handle the spot light or the constant jerking around the happens because Georgie Porgie gets angry with a players performance. Last season Contreras looked damn good down the stretch and I think he would be a great acquisition, whether he moves to the pen or pitches in the rotation. Especially with the Yanks picking up the tab and the Sox giving up a lower level prospect or two.

I'd say that, but it is important how a catcher calls a game and typically I notice Olivo sometimes makes some bad calls behind the plate, but they are youngster mistakes. Sandy is teaching him and you can see he's getting better. The one thing that really stands out is how awful he is hitting righties. That is absolutely brutal and its because he's still having trouble laying off the outside breaking ball. I do agree though, I would be playing Olivo every other time at the very least with Scho.

Seriously, this is freaking sad that the state has to spend money on these type of billboards. WOWZERS

Try your sister