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Why isn't it televised? Does this mean if you get MLB Xtra Innings you just get one game?

Brian Giles in the past said he wouldn't waive his no trade clause, but at that point I don't think Chicago looked near as interesting as it does now. The Pirates are still struggling even with the new stadium and the Sox really do have a pretty good nucleus and should win now and in the future. With the latest acquisitions it really shows the Sox are trying to win and that type of statement really makes a difference when it comes to a player waiving a "no trade clause".

Well, I will say this. Varitek isn't the best catcher in the voting. How is he ahead of Bengie Molina who is hitting .290 and is the best defensive catcher in the American League arguably. Molina also has 49 RBI's. If Thomas is going to lose to anyone I'd want him to lose to Molina whose a damn good catcher and should be in the all star game. Also how the heck did Troy Glaus make the all star game. Geeze, Blalock and Mueller are way more deserving then him. Glaus shouldn't be on the team while Molina should be on it.

In Moneyball it mentioned how Gammons is the one guy Beane will talk to because he really knows whats going on and that Gammons will tell Beane things that he won't even know about during the deadline. He basically tells Gammon I'll give you inside info if you tell me what you here. The reason Beane is so good during the deadline is he knows who is interested in what more then anyone else so he knows exactly what the market is for a player and whose shopping who. If he knows there is a guy he wants and another team has a better offer for that player. He may just offer a guy similar to what that team is looking for (Say a lefty reliever) for a cheap price. That team will then say hey if I can get him for that and then drop the offer on the guy Beane wants and he'll then jump all over it.

I think KW may of made a few calls inquiring if guys were available and that was about it. Giles would be a great pickup. He really has an affordable deal and its long term. The thing I Fear is he'd be kind of a improvement the next two years and then I think he'd kind of replace Magglio who will go elsewhere if he demands 14 mill a year. Like I say 10 or 11 is about as high as I'd ever go and I'd hate to do that. Giles is like 8 mill a year longterm I think. Reports say the Pirates are looking for a team to take the salary and give them two to three good prospects. IF thats what they are asking for I'd be on the horn right now trying to get something done and then package Lee for a starter or reliever. Giles can play center better then Everett and that would be enough. As long as they get a reliever I'm happy with adding Giles. I'd probably go Thomas, Giles, Ordonez and I'd have Everett in the 2 hole with Daubach in the 6 hole. To make it easier Alomar (S) Everett (S) Thomas ® Giles (L) Maggs ® Daubach (L) Crede ® Jose (S) Olivo/Alomar ® Konerko, Rowand, Harris, Graffy and one of the catchers on the bench. Damn you don't get much more balanced then that.

welcome aboard. Not to be offensive, but are you open to a name change. I can just shorten things up so it doesn't squeeze the board and you can keep the same password and your posts and stuff won't change.

Rauch wasn't ready simply because his shoulder was hurt. If healthy there was no reason not to bring him up.

That's it. Screw the kid up and bring him to the Bigs too early like John Rauch. Its just a spot start so in this case its no big deal. There isn't really any risk in bringing him up because its not a permanent thing. I think they would probably be best off with Josh Stewart if his stamina is back by then, but it coudl be rushing it. Ginter wouldn't be a bad option either but he's been pitching relief all season. If they don't go with any of those options then I'd say Brian Cooper or Felix Diaz would get the nod. I'd love to see Diaz.

Oh man you really don't know HSC well enough. Just wait

I really have grown to enjoy DJ. I actually agree with a ton of things he says and I think he'd make a pretty damn good manager.

Well I mean in a slump and I mean offensively right now. I do have confidence in the kid and think he'll continue to grow every year.

Dang Olivo is bad. I would of been bunting with him soley because he's been so bad at the plate.

soxfan1 I think he wants you to email it to the rest of us?

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I liked it a lot too.

The shortcut method doesn't work anymore as the validation no longer is showing up.

I'm loving this. Come on all, lets keep stuff on those ballots. Afterall it is the Chicago way

This is one of those guys that does everything right. He is patient, has speed, can play defense and has a nice compact swing. I think this guy has a high chance of sucess. Honel is another guy that really has a high rate of sucess as long as he stays healthy.

There is no limit therefor there is nothing wrong with this. Jenkins and Thomas to win. Keep it up

I thought that, but I saw the validation code changing each time and if you go through it takes you right to the mlb thing.

Pacheco also did really good his last start (I think he went like eight inning and his velocity was around 9-95 the entire time. This is just me repeating what Rex said a week or so ago )

Thanks so much. This is great WSI and SoxNet/Soxtalk team up to get Frank Thomas in the all star game

I just flew Northwest about two weeks ago and one of the members of our family couldn't go. The bastards have all these charges to change a flight. From now on I'll stick to Southwest. You get a great deal, they are almost always on time, and if you miss your flight you just get a credit and have absolutely charge to rebook at a later date. Our flight was delayed like an hour, but they told us about it. Well my dad went up and asked and they finally told us that the plane had hit a board and there wasn't a good shot that we'd be taking off. Luckily all worked out. 2k3 its too bad you couldn't get your bags cause you could of just rented a car for a day and drove on down to Chicago.

Welcome aboard Pearso.

If I had a choice of any manager in the majors, Mike would be my choice.