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Michelle is right. They don't owe anything. They are paid for what they do. Now the guys that go above and beyond are obviously more liked and are typically my favorites, but as long as they do the job in the regular season, play hard and help the team win (While staying out of legal trouble) then I'm happy. How many movie stars sign a bunch of autographs, etc? I really don't know so if someone tells me they sign a whole lot more then baseball players then my bad. Also from my experiences at spring training and such, I've noticed that more often then not the players are very friendly and always willing to sign. And for that I give MLB players a lot of credit.

Well I must be the only person that wishes Loaiza wasn't the starter. I don't want him pitching 3 innings. Heck, I could care less if he pitches. I want the guy pitching for the Sox when it counts as many times as possible. Of course there is a plus in getting a guy to pitch in the all star game cause it gets his name out from a marketing standpoint. Still, nothing is more important then the regular season and then of course post-season.

Its always best to have your degree and then go in or at least thats what I've been told. It means you enter as an officer or I think thats how it works.

Why couldn't they of simply said. Since Zito pitched yesterday he will be unavailable for the All Star game. Of course first the A's should of told Barry. Then MLB replaces him with Clemens on the roster, but Zito still goes to the game and dresses, he just doesn't pitch. Thats how I'd handle it.

Definately take the L. its like 5 bucks for a day pass and you can go anywhere you want and not have to worry about parking. From downtown you can make it to the Cell or Wrigley within 15 minutes. Via car it would typically take 30 to 45 minutes plus you'd have to pay for parking.

I just don't like the idea of having a non football guy in the booth.

I liked the Uni's a lot. I always love it when a team wears throwbacks. They should wear them more often.

I respect Bonds a lot. This is just a contest, his dads health is a much more serious concern. Yes this is their job, but this is an exhibition (I don't care what Selig says) and family is more important. The guy is amazing. Him and Pujols, damn are those two fun to watch.

Corwin Malone: The Road To Recovery By Jason Gage July 14, 2003 FutureSox.com It was just last year (start of the year) when Corwin Malone was thought of as one of the best left handed pitching prospects, not only in the organization, but the majors. In 2001, Malone shot through the Sox system and became the next "Future Sox". Then in 2002 Malone regressed. The control problems he seemed to solve in 2001 came right back and Malone's status as a prospect dimmed. Arm problems shut Malone down last year and the Sox would enter the 2003 season optimistic about Malone's chances to recover his 2001 form. Very quickly those hopes looked lost s Malone went 2-2 with a 7.16 ERA in six starts. He walked a ridiculous 24 men in 27.2 innings of work. Things wouldn't get better for Malone; he was placed on the disabled list in May with an arm injury. Since joining the Sox organization in 1999 (9th Round Pick), Malone had been hyped as a raw-yet talented pitcher. During that time period the Sox have worked and worked with Malone to give him a consistent delivery. While things haven't turned out for the best yet; Malone is still young (23) and is back on the come-back trail with the Bristol White Sox ®. Since joining Bristol a little over a week ago, Malone has pitched in two games, compiling a total of seven innings. During that span Malone has given up eight hits and two runs (2.57 ERA), but more importantly he has yet to walk a batter. Malone's rehabilitation stint in Bristol shouldn't last much longer, which should be great news for Manager Wally Backman and the Barons, whose rotation has been decimated by injuries. Now the only questions left are: Can he harness his stuff?, can he stay healthy?, and can he regain his previous successes?

2003 Draft Breakdown: 40-31 By Randy Brace, Chris Conger, Mike Doyle, and Jason Gage July 14, 2003 FutureSox.com FutureSox.com will take a closer look at all of the White Sox draft picks. These draft picks are the future of the organization and many will be reporting to their minor league teams after they signed. While many will sign, there are plenty that won't sign as they have opportunities to still play in school or may have another profession in mind. Today FutureSox will continue with picks 40-31. Coming up next is 30-21. 40. Matthew Deuchler, 22 – R/R – C – James Madison College (Senior) Not many scouts knew about Deuchler entering the 2003 season, but he put up a career best .328 average, with five homers and 26 RBIs. The downside was he only played in 35 games -- missing four weeks -- due to a broken arm. Deuchler is a good defensive catcher who may be just coming into his zone offensively. Deuchler finished his career a .304 hitter with 11 homers and 79 RBIs in 134 games. He has already signed and was sent to the Great Falls White Sox of the rookie league. 39. Jason Sullivan, 18 – RHP – Joplin High School No Information at this time period. If you know something about this player and want to contribute to this piece or other pieces, please email us at [email protected] 38. Michael Mendrin, 18 – LHP – Central High School No Information at this time period. If you know something about this player and want to contribute to this piece or other pieces, please email us at [email protected] 37. Neil Geisler, 19 – 3B - L/R – Okaloosa Walton Junior College (Freshman) Neil Geisler, born on November 6, 1983, stands 6'5 and is listed at 175 pounds, although he is a bit heavier than that. He was drafted in the 29th round of the 2002 draft by the White Sox out of Jasper, Indiana, where he was also a very good basketball and tennis player. He is an excellent athlete for his size with a good arm, but is too tall for third, making him more suitable at first, where he spent last season. In the Florida Community College Activities Association, he batted .417, with six homers, 43 RBIs, 14 doubles and five triples in 163 AB (49 games). His five triples and 54 runs scored were both good for third best in the FCCAA, while his 24 stolen bases (out of 25 attempts) was good enough for fourth, which is amazing for someone his size. He is another draft-and-follow possibility as he just finished his freshman year. A good year could bring him 5-10 round money prior to the 2004 draft. Very few baseball players are this athletic at 6'5. 36. Paul Moviel, 20 – RHP – Kishwaukee College (Sophmore) Paul Moviel was the second Moviel to be drafted by the Sox in the 2003 draft. His younger brother Greg was drafted in the 15th round. At Kishwaukee, Moviel was used as both a starter and reliever. He also got some time at first base. Moviel was drafted as a pitcher, most likely a reliever. At 6'6, Moviel has great size for a starter and throws two fastballs, both with good movement . His second best pitch is a slider and he recently added a changeup and curve to his arsenal. Moviel went 25-1 in prep play. While at Kishwaukee he had a 1.56 ERA with 105 strikeouts in 63 innings. He has already signed and was sent to the Great Falls White Sox of the rookie league. 35. Sean Thompson, 22 – LHP – University of California, Santa Barbara (Senior) In the 35th round the White Sox snagged Sean Thompson, a left-handed starter, from UC Santa Barbara. As a senior, Thompson led the Gauchos in wins, starts and innings pitched. Armed with a decent fastball in the 86-87 mph range and a few breaking pitches, Thompson projects as a lefty relief pitcher for the Sox. Sean was also drafted in 2000 by the Texas Rangers in the 27th round. Sean Thompson has signed and is pitching for the Great Falls Sox ®. 34. Scott Martin, 22 – R/R – RF – Delaware State (Senior) The White Sox were not lying when they said they were drafting mainly position players as Delaware State outfielder Scott Martin was the seventh of eight outfielders drafted by the Sox. Martin currently holds Delaware State’s record for home run's (55), RBIs (237), hits, total bases and runs scored. In 2001, Martin received the NCAA Division I leader in RBIs per game award (77 in 44 games). Martin has signed with the White Sox and is playing for the Bristol Sox ®. 33. Alex Acevedo, 18 – S/R – SS – Dr. Carlos Gonzalez High School Alex Acevedo, at 6'1 and a generous 172 pounds, has a classic middle-infield build. He throws right-handed and bats from both sides. He has good fluid mechanics in the field, squares his body well, can turn a double play from both second and short, and has a plus arm, even when on the run. He looks to have some problems getting down to the ball on the move, which is typical for a player his size and age. At the plate, he has a quick and compact swing from the right side that produces a lot of hot liners and grounders, taking advantage of his excellent speed down the line. On the left side, he has a longer swing and can be beaten out over the plate. It is clear that he is a natural right-hander, but with proper coaching, could be a very effective switch-hitter. He has a load of unrefined talent and great instincts. He could end up anywhere on the infield, but is likely to be at either short or second. His offensive game will be the determining factor in his success. 32. Joshua Morgan, 18 – R/R - C – Meridian Community College (Freshman) Joshua Morgan was one of six catchers to be drafted by the Sox on the second day of the draft. Morgan has a good body for a catcher and good power potential. Morgan, a freshman at Meridian, is a potential draft-and-follow player. His school has indicated that he, like Pope, won’t be signing a contract. Most likely Morgan will transfer to a division one school, hoping to improve his stock. His team made the JUCO world series where he hit .300 with two RBIs. Morgan would definitely fill a need in the organization and he does have the talent to be a good catcher, both offensively and defensively. 31. Robert Grinestaff, 18 – C – L/L – C – Jeffersonville High School Robbie Grinestaff was chosen by the Sox in the 31st round. Grinestaff checks in at 5'11 and 185 pounds. He bats left handed and throws right handed as a catcher. Last year at Jeffersonville High School in Indiana, Grinestaff showed plenty of speed if the Sox wanted to switch him to the outfield. But with his good receiving skills and his power potential the Sox will be happy to keep him behind the plate. He projects to be a power-hitting catcher with a good arm and plate blocking skills. Definitions: JUCO - A junior college player. Typically they play two years at a junior college and then transfer to a Division One school if they get a chance. You can draft JUCO players as freshman or sophmores. 2003 Draft Breakdown: 50-41

This guy has millions of dollars and he's worried over 3000 bucks or so. Something must be up.

I read that, but I didn't think it was permanent. Rex, hear anything about this being more then a one time thing?

Crede is a winner. He isn't selfish at the plate and he has fast hands and good hand eye coordination. The key with him is plate discipline, and pitch recognition. Once he works himself into better counts and gets more experience he'll be really good for a real long time. I'm as close to sure on this as I get (knock on wood)

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Mr. Burns: "Mattingly, cut those sideburns"

I just noticed that Adkins name was wrong on the thing. Also, the Great Falls Roster is in your mailbox Hopefully tomorrow or Tuesday all the roster pages will be completed

I still liked the Asian kid from the Rockies a whole lot. That kid will be good, mark my words on that. Vandebotsch was definately as impressive and I liked Cotts. Rich Harden didn't impress me. No movement on the heater and just like I noticed in the higlights they showed on BA a long time ago, he gets guys out by chasing terrible pitches (Pitches that don't get chased in the majors) Guiterrez or whatever his name from the Dodgers organization really impressed me.

I really like the future sox website that ya'll made. It is really helpful in filling us in on the white sox prospects. I gotta give props to you and the other writers on futuresox.com. Keep up the good work!! Thanks...It couldn't be done without everyone that helps out on the site.

Well I like to call myself a future GM so I got to have some plan in mind. I really think Kenny has a similar plan in mind. For some reason I'm just getting this feeling that the time has come for Kenny to make a change. He's tried everything except firing the manager and the Sox don't have much time until they start selling, so now would be the time to do it. But I'm trying to think from a common sense stand point and there are many times that this organization doesn't do that.

Can't argue with that list at all.... Pacheco could be a dark horse candidate, that is if the Rangers don't take him from us. Ya I was thinking Pacheco and then I figured that he'll probably go to AAA next year, simply because the Sox don't seem too keen on rushing guys. I guess it all depends on what next years team looks like. Pacheco will be good though, so I hope the Sox don't lose him. In all honesty I could care less if the Sox lost Yan and Webster or anyone else other then Rupe and Pacheco, those are the guys I want.

I'd say next season the prospects that have a shot to make the Sox at the start of the season, barring injuries would be: From the Knights Arnie Munoz Felix Diaz Jon Rauch Jon Adkins (If he keeps improving) Joe Borchard Tim Hummel Aaron Miles Mike Rivera Matt Ginter From the Barons Neal Cotts Tetsu Yofu Jeremy Reed

I think Yofu will be a September Callup. If the Sox like what they see out of him, I'd look for him to replace Glover in the bullpen next season.

I can say one thing, if Konerko keeps hitting for the next 10 days then I think Carlos Lee's days in the Sox organization are as good as gone. They will trade him for a starting pitcher/reliever, imo. Also, I think Jerry Manuel would of probably been fired had the Sox not one today. I still say that by the 15th, if this team is still floundering, you'll see the Sox fire Jerry and give Backman about 10 days (till the 25th or 26th) to see if the team can compete with a new guy. If they can, then they'll add another arm. If they can't then they will blow the team up for next year and keep Backman aboard.

I'm gonna be using checking out priceline and the other site for the road trip I go on in a few weeks to check out all the minor league teams.

Ring looked very solid. Nice curveball and good control. The guy that impressed me the most was that Rockies pitcher from Asia. He seemed to have command of three pitches and knew how to pitch. The Pirates guy Vanderbotch was also very good. Harden, who was probably the most hyped, has great velocity and such, but I didn't see all that much movement on his fastball. Greinke was damn good. I'm guessing we'll see Honel and someone else in next years.