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Anderson isn't worth anymore then Maggs is. So I think their two contracts will be pretty close. I could see Maggs getting an extra million or so. I also firmly disagree with Anderson being considered the better defensive player. I watch almost as many Angel games as Sox games and without a doubt I'd take Ordonez over GA defensively. The one nice thing about GA is he can slide over to center, something I don't recommend us doing with Maggs (Although he could be alright out there).

Year after effect is a good theory, but in Elo's case I'd throw it out the door. Its not really the year after, its just in general when a pitcher has thrown a lot more innings then they have at any other time in their career. In regards to Elo, he's a veteran and has pitched a while and his body is matured and developed. This sympton should not get him. While his numbers will likely get worse, In this case I don't think he fits in with this phenomenon.

I think some times the cities get complimentary tickets and their employees can use them. I know this happened in a preseason game for the Dodgers this year.

I wouldn't even listen to him. I heard him one time when I was in Chicago and he's absolute GARBAGE.

I thought Elo pitched pretty good from the 3rd inning on. I know he gave up the long ball, but he wasn't really hit hard and he seemed to really start getting ahead of the batters later in the game.

Koch's offspeed stuff looked SHARP today. Great win for the Sox

The Intimidators double header was rained out. The 3rd game will be made up at a later date and the Intimidators will play two tomorrow. Miller and Rodriguez are still scheduled to be the starters for Kanny.

Anyone notice that Olivo's swing is looking more and more similar to Maggs. I really like Olivo's new swing, I think it will really help him take off offensively.

Thats some funny stuff.

Sure, likely story Rob

I got to admit, I'm surprised Elo is still in. Well as I say that, I see the Sox are making the call to the pen.

That ball was crushed by Graffy.

He is on the inactive list to attend a funeral, I think his grandpas.

That would be sweet mn. I'm definately looking forward to seeing Hoover this summer. I think it will be mid to late July. I got to figure out when my summer school ends (I think its first week of July).

Elo's control hasn't been too good. How did the Royals get their 1st 3 runs. When I got home it was 3-3 and I got to see Konerko swing at two balls to whiff.

Scared the hell out of me...for a second I thought Mario did it again

The Barons site continues to get better. IT has to be one of the best websites of all the minor league teams and I think its easily as good as what the major league teams put out, personally I like it more. Now if only they can do live feeds

Actually JR was on the score and said Maggs wanted to test the waters. The comments from the southtown were a quote from Maggs saying he thought the deal was near. I should also make it clear Maggs only commented that a deal was near, I have no idea where the numbers are coming from other then they have been reported in a few newspapers.

I'm satisfied. I think the team has played well and while looking at the season it was awful how they blew the opening day game, but overall 3-3 @ KC and NY and I am feeling good.

I think both Sweeney and Anderson have been put on the fast track by the fans, but the Sox are going to move them soley to see what they can do. I don't think either will be playing in the majors next year. However, the following year I expect both to at least be competing for a job out of spring training. Both are very talented players and I agree with Jim's analysis. I think at the plate, Anderson is still raw, although he has good potential. He has a solid eye though and his bat has some pop. Sweeney has a very smooth swing, and while he is younger then Anderson I think he projects to be a much better average hitter (I think Sweeney is a guy that will hit well over .300).

either way I was wrong...but that was what I was thinking of when I wrote it. You all are quick

I Think the Sox may take Landon Powell or Jeff Clement with one of their supplemntary picks. They are the top two college catchers in the country in my book. I think they will either draft a college pitcher or a speedy leadoff type infielder in the 1st round. I got a feeling they may go after Patterson's brother, although I haven't looked at his stats recently to see if he was still playing well.

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