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Control could be better and he doesn't really throw much of a brekaing pitch. He has a hard slider. HE may also throw a brekaing pitch on ocassion, but I've only seen him pitch a couple times. Twice in Charlotte and once in spring training. As far as his delivery, it seems pretty smooth and he is willing to go inside, go upstairs with the fastball which I like.

Unless something has changed, he was throwing HARD, 95+ when I saw him pitch. I don't think he ever hit higher then 97, but it was a hard fastball with some movement and he'd go right at him. Don't know if its a good thing or not, but I'd compare his style to Koch, in terms of a gun slinging demeanor.

He's playing with the Padres now. I saw he had a couple RBI's in I think yesterdays game. He was part of the Jimenez deal along with Alex Fernandez. I remember writing something about Quintero back on SoxNet (it was like my 2nd ever minor league report) and I was always enamored with his defensive ability. This season he's flashed some signs with the bat and the Pads seem high on him, even though they have Hernandez.

That and the rotating banner. I think it started when Cheat created the official bandwith saving thread. Then I added to it, by doming some of the more server harming scripts. Don't expect to see that error message anytime soon though, it will be taken care of.

I'd say right now, its anyones race between the Tribe, Twins and Sox. I see no reason why the Tribe coudln't do it though. They have fantastic young hitters and have some good pitchers (Lee, C.C., etc). They are for real and are going to be good. Heck, you almost wonder if they would pull the string on a deal or two. They have plenty of pieces to dangle without weakening their situation.

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If the Sox are going to unload Jackson they could always go with Baj or Majewski. Both have been very promising in AA and AAA respectively. Majewski got roughed up in the spring and started the season rough in Charlotte, but since then he has been fantastic and I've always felt he has the best pure fastball in the Sox system (well up until some of the selections in this years draft). Then you have Baj who like we all know has dominated. What I want to know is, why not give these guys a chance. I know Jackson is notorious for being an incredibly great clubhouse guy, but he's killing the Sox in late games and at this point Marte and Shingo are all the Sox have. Adkins has been good, but seems to be seldom used and Cotts has been in a funk. If the Sox had any what of a surplus of arms, Cotts would be in AAA working out of the rotation because he needs consistent pitching. Him and Adkins really have gone in streaks where they almost never get used and then all of a sudden their out in a big time pressure situation.

Ya, however, the people on the ESPN roundtable were mentioning his name like he was a Bull. Personally I like the Deng pick. He's gonna be a pretty damn good player and well, Gordon somewhat ponders me, but the guy can flat shoot and score and is a good all around player. It is a small backcourt though.

The Bulls want college guys. Why do they keep acting like Vroman is going to be part of the Bulls. Did the Bulls end up keeping that pick and using somethign else in the Phoenix deal for #7. Personally I like the Duhon selection, although I think the Bulls could use a big man. Duhon can play defense, is smart, and is exactly the type of player you want off the bench. He also has big time experience.

Did the Bulls just take Duhon?

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Agreed, put Derrek Lowe in that deal or a few prospects that could be used to land Freddy Garcia and then were talking.

I'd think it would be Winsdor and I hope it is. They gotta play this like an elimination game.

Call it a hunch, but I think the Bulls land Pierce and Harrington.

I'm almost positive the two have similar contracts, since both are still in their rookie deal, and Sam Smith (I know, he's not very reliable) reported it as something being discussed. He also mentioned Seattle having interest in Chandler in what would be a 3 way deal to land Harrington (without the pick being involved). Either way, if the Bulls could get Harrington for just Chandler (Seattle would be supplying the contracts, I'm assuming to even out the deal and probably a pick for Indian) or Caron Butler I'd be very happy. If they land Butler, it gives them a good small forward that makes the selection of Gordon a lock. However, I'd rather have Harrington, by far.

I'm at that point too...then again, everyteam hits a slump, maybe thats all this is.

Be afraid if he moves to the pen. I think if the Sox make the playoffs, he'll probably be the odd man out and go to the pen, but he doesn't want to pitch out of the pen and he will cause problems, imo. He was furious with the Angels when it happened. He moved to the pen willingly, knowing the next spring he could go back into the rotation and the angels had a void in their rotation and went another way. It really upset him and eventually he kind of forced his way out and he came to Chicago.

That would almost bee too fantastic for the Bulls. Erob has a lot of talent though, I still believe that. He's a good shooter wtih great athletic skills. The only thing I'll miss out in losing the pick is not getting Jackson, cause I think he's a heck of a player. However, to lose a contract, and pick up Harrington, that would be fantastic. They Bulls would also still have the capabilities to acquire Paul Pierce, if they wanted. IT would obviously involve Chandler, the #3 and of course some contracts (AD or whoever) and who knows if Boston would do that. But Hinrich, Pierce, Harrington, Curry at the center would be nice. Bulls do have some money with different types of exceptions where they could land a good PF and then of course use the 2nd round picks to hopefully find some decent big men or what not. Plus they still have JYD coming off the bench.

From what I heard, the rumor was the pick and Erob or another contract. It has to be that way. FOr a while I kept thinking, Harrington had to make more then Chandler and finally looked and he does.

I've long thought about that type of idea, but to me the Sox would also need to get a good prospect in return, something where if you do lose out on Garcia at the end of the year, you still have something to show for losing Maggs. I also think this would work with Konerko and just made a post on it before catching your post.

If they move Konerko, they could do it for Freddy Garcia straight up, imo. I just don't know if the sox want to move Konerko. I do agree I'd rather move Konerko then Garcia. Konerko is playing really well though, which is great for his trade value. If the Sox could use a package of Konerko, Rauch and maybe a midlevel prospect or even Konerko/Borchard/Rauch to land Garcia, Everyday Eddie and Olerud it would be an intriguing possibility. The Sox wouldn't eat too much payroll and they'd pick up a veteran left handed bat for the lineup. They'd also get a ton of help for that pitching staff, imo, and could maybe even accomplish this type of deal without giving up Borchard.

Unless you get guys that aren't rental players. If the Sox go out and acquire players that can help the Sox this year and next year, then I say go for it. I also realize they probably won't move Maggs, but if they are limited in their payroll resources, pitching is what this team needs. I don't want Maggs gone, but I'm not in KW's shoes. Of course, dealing Maggs would kill fan support which has been growing. On paper I think you could win out, but financailly it would probably kill the team as it would further irritate fans that are finally coming back to the park.

I should add, if I wre the Sox, I would put Magglio Ordonez quietly on the trading block, but only if they plan on adding an additional bat (that they could maybe keep) that would help this team this year and in the long run, while gaining some chips to acquire more pitching and relieving. I think a little less offense (while gaining a good left handed bat) and more pitching (one stud starter, and two very good relievers) would do more for this ball club.

Well, the bullpen has officially become the #1 need. The drastically need two relievers so Jackson and one other (be it Politte or Darensbourg or whomever). I'd say one would like to be a really proven reliever, but there are a couple guys that are veteran type relievers that put up good numbers and could come to Chicago and really add depth to the pen. Personally I like the Brian Meadows idea from earlier. He's a quality reliever that could probably be had for a mid level prospect, maybe even for a Jason Grilli. The other would be Eddie Guardado or Ugie Urbina. If the Sox got either, they would be adding a bit of payroll, but both are quality relievers. Urbina is struggling in Detroit however, but he's still a quality reliever. Braden Looper would be another good pickup, although I have no idea if the mets would be interested in moving him with the team out. The Sox could also go a little cheaper and pick up another lesser name guy like Stephen Randolph who does pretty good for the Dbacks and seems to have some upside. I personally feel this move is more important than getting a 5th starter because a bullepn is really key to winning the first 4 games. This can help the Sox get back into shape and then the Sox can work on picking up their ace. They should be able to acquire two relievers without giving up an arm and a leg. If they get someone like Guardado, then I'd like to see it as part of a big deal including Garcia. A package similar to Rauch, Borchard or Reed, and then another good prospect depending on what the Mariners want. Maybe even an additional prospect if necessary. I'd assume that the Mariners would want a position prospect because they have good pitching prospects in their own system. This would be pretty far fetched though, but throwing it out there. Its more likley they just get Garcai for Rauch/Borchard and maybe someone else. Either way, I think Kenny needs to first focus on the bullpen.

I don't buy that Miami would deal Caron Butler for those two. I think the Orlando Sentimel is blowing smoke to pump up Orlando fans.