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Charlotte should have a good team. A lot of solid veterans and a very good pitching staff. The Sox farm system is getting pretty strong again and I think it will continue to do so.

That was someone else. His teammate, can't remember his name right now, was drafted by the Sox but didn't sign. Nanita played at Florida International and the only question with him is whether he put up such great numbers because of his college experience, kind of like Edgar Valera did his first season in the organization. I like Nanita a lot though. Fluid swing, good speed, not much power, but if he can rake the ball and do those things, he could project as a very good 2 hole hitter. The Warthogs should be FUN to watch. Also, Pedro Lopez is a pretty toolsy player that I think will develop the stick.

Nice stuff Alex. Munoz will be in the rotation in Birmingham. He is being converted to a starter, as is Ryan Meaux (Who will also be in Birmingham's rotation) alongside Wing and Honel.

Honel spent the entire season in Winston Salem (High A Ball) last year and put up pretty good numbers. Wing's were better, but Honel dominated in the post season and was one of the best pitchers in that level. AA should be a good challenge for him, but I got no doubt he's ready. I think next year Honel will at least have an outside shot at a starters spot.

How the hell, did they get Guiterez out of that deal. The tribe was giving up on the guy.

I'm assuming this is because Sandy usually catches Buehrle???

Sometimes the static pages do that because the site is on a crappy server. I just got Kanny's rosters so we should have a piece up after I get back from the Angels-Dodger game.

Conan all the way

I had the same glove for about 8 years. I couldn't tell you which kind it was. But I'm a lefty so I know that much and it had Don Mattingly in the pocket. I remember putting the shaving cream on it, putting it under my bed with the ball in it. By the time I was done that glove was so freaking broken in, it was beautiful. Around high school I had outgrown the glove, so I had to get a new one and it just wasn't the same. It took me forever to wear the glove in like my previous one had been. Everytime we played, everyone used to love my glove cause it was so freaking perfectly molded. I still have both gloves. The one I played most of my baseball with has like a Luis Polonia and Lance Parrish auto now. Speaking of which, your story about baseball is pretty similar to mine. I hurt my arm to go along with it, but I just hated being pressured so much by my dad so I was just lazy and didn't bring my arm all the way back. My arms fine now, but I always have some regret cause I know I would of been a good player (not major league good), but I could of played college ball somewhere. And, I know I love playing baseball. I guess the whole thing was, it wasn't like I was playing for me, it was like I was playing for someone else and well, frankly, I don't like that.

Happy Bday!!!!

That definately surprised me. I was looking at their starting rotation thinking, where's Deininger and Miller. Those two guys with Tracey and Lamura would of been a very solid 1-4. I'd guess they'll move up pretty quickly.

Damn, that was a hell of a finish. Okie State comes all the way back and then Georgia Tech makes the buzzer beater. Cheat, you better of liked that one

McCarthy spent spring on the Warthogs roster, so he was playing in their exhibition games, but he will start the season in Kanny. I think he'll be one of those guys that will finish the year in Winston Salem. The Sox took things slow with Bmac last year and I think they now know they got a pretty good pitcher in him. He's not mentioned under the same breath as Honel, Cotts and Wing, but if he pitches like he has, he will be by the end of the season.

Trust me, Schnur will be in Kanny. Then I'm thinking in midseason he'll make the jump to Winston Salem if he's hitting the ball. Winston Salem doesn't really have anyone at 3rd base that would get in Schnur's way. I really am intrigued about the whole Andy Gonzalez/Valido situation cause I'd like to see the Sox push Valido a bit and give him a full season in Kanny. I'm assuming I'm going to get info on the other affiliates rosters sometime in the next day to two, so then more questions will be answered. But I should put myself on the record to say I like Gray. He really seems like a guy thats going to flat rake the ball.

Gray was converted to 2nd if I recall. He could probably play 3rd as well, but his arm strength isn't that good. I agree on Tracey. I also like Dwayne Pollock and I'm assuming he'll be a starter. I sure hope Valido plays full season, but I think your right Cerb, he must be playing short season, unless the Sox plan on having Gonzalez play for a short period and then move up to Winston Salem. I do agree that Myers is making a pretty big jump, but he has like a .314 career average from his two seasons of rookie ball.

Warthogs Announce 25 Man Roster By Jason Gage April 3, 2004 FutureSox.com The Winston Salem Warthogs announced their opening day roster on Saturday. The Warthogs will be managed by Ken Dominguez, who is taking over for Razor Shines (New Skipper for Birmingham). They will carry 12 pitchers, 3 catchers (1 on DL), 7 infielders and 4 outfielders. Last season the Warthogs won the Carolina League title behind a one-two punch of Kris Honel and Ryan Wing. This season, the Warthogs looks to have a very strong offensive unit. The big names on the roster are Ryan Sweeney, Brian Anderson, and Ricardo Nanita. All three were selected in last years draft and all have considerable upside. Sweeney and Anderson opened quite a few eyes this spring. Normand Martel will be the fourth outfielder. The infield will be led by holdover Casey Rogowski, while Pedro Lopez (2nd base) and Mike Myers (Shortstop) project as the teams double play combo. Myers and Lopez both have good tools. Troy Cameron, signed this off-season from the Joliet Jackhammers, will probably start at 3rd. The rest of the infielders are on the roster are: Tommy Nicholson, Chris Amador, and Brian Becker. The pitching staff from Winston Salem will be the key to the Warthogs success. The offense looks like it will be capable of putting runs on the board, but the rotation doesn’t consist of any so-called “aces”. B.J. Lamura and Sean Tracey be the front end of the rotation, while Rick Hummel will be the closer. The rest of the pitchers are: Nik Lubisich, Jose Espinal, Rob Purvis, Brad Murray, Dwayne Pollock, Julio Castro, Byeong Hak An, Jason Stumm, and Paulino Reynoso. Wally Rosa and Carlos Lee will handle the catching duties. Rosa spent last season in Winston Salem, while Carlos Lee spent the season in Great Falls. Lee is the brother of White Sox left fielder, Carlos Lee. The Warthogs will carry a 3rd catcher, Ryan Wade, who will open the season on the disabled list. Wade spent the past three seasons as a coach at Hillside Baptist College in Moore, Oklahoma. Check out FutureSox in the coming days for a preview on the Warthogs season.

Damn...thats speed 2k4

Should be a solid interview. I wonder if Guillen and Baker will get into any arguments.

Just want to say welcome aboard Young Gun

Jim Parque

I got my bye week this time, so whoever the Cubs, just aim me whenever they want to play. I'm pretty sure thats my next contest.

Sorry guys, I think I got rookie of the year written all over me

OMG...thats got me written all over it. I'll get hit on by a girl and like 10 minutes later and I'm like...wait a second and it finally hits me. But ya, I like it when a girl comes up and does the work...makes it easy for me. Of course it depends on the girl, if they are annoying as all get go, then I'll completely ignore them cause I'm an ass.

LMAO...I learned a long time ago to never click on Zero's links