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Overtime Hockey is really exciting, especially in the playoffs. I loved watching the Ducks in the playoffs, especially once the games went into overtime. Still...I can't possibly get up for a regular season hockey game.

Hope you are having a good one

Now that its the offseason I was thinking it would be cool if everyone gave their favorite prospects at each position. I think we'll start with starting pitching and go with your favorite 5. My List: 1. Neal Cotts We got a little preview of Neal this season. We know he has a sneaky fastball and a good changeup. He also has a curveball. The big thing for Cotts is to harness all of his pitches. He's still got a ways to go but he has a very good understanding for pitching. He does a great job changing speeds and location. The big thing for Neal is like I said...control as well as improving his curveball and adding the cutter to his arsenal. Once he gets himself to a spot where hitters can't just sit on the fastball then he'll be ready. 2. Kris Honel Honel has a whicked fastball and knuckle curve. He still has to improve his control but their is no doubt he has two plus major league pitches. It would be nice to see him develop some secondary pitches though. Still has a long ways to go, but the kid has #1 potential. 3. Ryan Wing This guy really impresses me. He's a very similar style pitcher to Cotts. Has a great slider and a sinking fastball. Also throws a cutter and is developing a changeup. From what I saw he moves the ball around very well and changes speeds but the control needs to improve. He's put up the best numbers in the organization over the past two years, imo and is still relatively unknown. 4. Emencio Pacheco Pacheco came out of nowhere this year to put himself on my radar and many other Sox fans radars. He has the best fastball of any Sox starter as well as a good slider. The velocity stays their throughotu the game and he is turning into a workhorse. Still has a ways to go but could make an impact this year. 5. Brandon McCarthy Put up amazing strikeout numbers in Great Falls. Has good stuff but a long ways to go considering he's never had a full season. He'll likely play half a season in Kann and then move to Winston Salem for the 2nd half. Should know more about McCarthy then, once you see his how he handles his first full season. Great upside though. Honorable Mention: Jon Rauch, Todd Deininger, and Corwin Malone. We all know about Rauch and Malone, but Deininger really impressed me the one time I saw him pitch. Showed good command and had nice velocity. Looks like a guy that has potential...will be interesting to see how he develops.

I like the idea of Backman, Guillen and Gaston. Not incredibly familiar with Buddy Bell. I know he never had any good teams to work with...thats about it. I'd love to have either Gaston and Guillen/Backman (3rd base coach) or just go with Backman or Guillen and let them hire their own guy respectively. I love the rest of our coaching staff and believe any of these three choices would be good.

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Ditto. My prayers go out to you.

Well my vote is TJ Ford. I don't think he'll be able to do it in the NBA. The center the clips picked will liekly be a bust too (Cayman) as he's got back injuries that are expected to effect him the rest of his career.

I understand that Webster was a long way and certainly no guarantee. I also applaud the deal KW made that resulted in giving him up. However, I would still rather have him in the system now than not. Too bad losing him didn't pay off for us this year. If Webster can learn to draw walks and develop power (A big ??) then he could turn into something. Right now I think he was overhyped and the Sox held onto the better outfield prospects. Plus they have such depth at that position now, albeit most of it is at the lower levels.

Agreed. Heck...Konerko for Thurston wouldn't be a bad trade. Thurston has fell out of love in LA and Konerko could go in there and provide pop. Personally I wouldn't make the deal, but if the Sox take on about 2 mill each season I'd think they would do it. Or set it up where you take on 2 mill a year if he doesn't reach certain numbers. Thurston could also give the Sox added depth at 2nd base. Also as far as 1st base/bench what would everyone think about bringing Ventura on to play Daubach's role?

I wasn't gonna turn that one off till it was over. Good thing I'm out on the west coast...so I was still able to get up at 6:30 and get ready to head out to school. Of course I ended up sleeping in till 7.

I hope they at least talk to him. He's done a heck of a job in the organization and has earned that right.

For 2 mill a year Cameron would be a great addition, imo.

That was one of the best games I ever watched.

Could the Sox lure Guillen away from the Marlins to become the 3rd base coach? Unless he's a free agent (or whatever you call an available coach) then you can take him otherwise he needs to be given a different position then he currently holds, unless the Marlins say he can go.

Where did Bell manage other then Colorado? Was it Milwalkee or Detroit or was colorado the only team? As far as Francona can't tell ya much about him.

Santos a great guy..but I wouldn't ever call him a great announcer, imo.

I'll root for America...haven't ever watched it, but its a hella fun sport to play. What channel is it gonna be on...I'll make sure to check it out.

I think it is McNabbs history and versatility that keeps him out there. If this was Quincy Carter, forget about it, he would be benched. But McNabb has played very well the last 3 years and deserves a million chances. Not too mention his versatility makes him a big play threat even when he is playing poorly, not many guys can say that. Its the millions of dollars they have invested too him. Well 100 million or so to be exact (Although that ain't all guaranteed).

Ya..their was a contest then...don't see why we can't have another one. Its been a while since that one. Sounds pretty cool...guess I'll have to get creative with something.

Well since Limbaugh is so unpopular can you explain why the ratings of NFL Countdown or whatever its called went up so much once he joined? The guys radio show seems to be doing pretty damn good...with or without this so called stunt which Im assumimg your calling a ploy by him. Personally I don't buy it, cause I think his ratings have been just fine and he's a pretty damn sucessful radio show host...whether you like his opinions or not.

Trent Dilfer took the Ravens to a superbowl...doesn't mean he should be a starter and that he's a great qb. I'm not gonna knock McNabb cause I saw the guy singlehandedly carry the Eagles over the Bears a few years ago in the playoffs. I Know the Eagles defense and Miller getting hurt had something to do with it...but I also remember McNabb running out of impossible situations and finding ways to get a first down. It was killa. Although this year he has been pretty bad and if it were a typical qb...he probably would of been benched, imo. Whether it was right or wrong (His comments) i don't think they were intended as anti black or racist at all. Just my opinion though.

Does Miggy Smell a payday?

I thought Chavez hit it into a DP...but the lead runner is out.

The Dreaded leadoff walk.