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Works for me.

So it could mix in with your skin

Although its staritng to become more balanced after this years draft.

It has to be the 25th so the Sox have the option to give up some of those guys on the list by the 31st if they want to. It would be kind of dumb to have 8 players unavailable for trade when only three should. I'm guessing they'll make the decision final before the 25th.

I'd say he's gonna pitch the entire season with them.

Rios struggled this year but he's a quality guy and there is no harm in having him in AAA. He does have good career numbers. I think things went south for him when JM wouldn't play him even after he was tearing the cover off the ball. Eventually he was trying to pull everything.

I for one hope he isn't fired. I think Williams will be the general manager of this team for a while.

I think next year you could very easily see the Sox draft Landon Powell. There is no way he's going to sign, considering all the catchers that the Cubs drafted. His agent would be a fool to do that. He was a very late pick and next year he'd be a 1st or 2nd round pick.

Great move by the Tribe. I still can't believe how off I was on him Geeze, you supposed that would of been a blunder with me as GM. I could just see it, GM Jason passes up on the catcher of the future this year, pledging to land Garko next year. Then a small reporter raises his hands and asks, who is the Garko that the Indians drafted. GM Jason looks to his left, then to his right and just starts shaking his head to say....I pulled a Williams

Commentary: Sox May Be Crossing a Fine Line By Mario Scalise July 7, 2003 SoxNet.net The White Sox made two huge statement moves this week in obtaining Roberto Alomar and Carl Everett in trades with the Mets and Rangers. I call them statements in that they did more damage to the psyche of the Twins and Royals than in terms of how much these two players will produce on the field. Not to say these players will make the Sox worse -- they are definately a better team for it -- but the thing is both players have a recent history of struggles, one is a huge question mark and easy downgrade defensively, and most importantly, the White Sox are still left leaving their biggest question unanswered - what about the pen? Going into July 1, the White Sox were playing their best baseball of the season, beating their two biggest rivals in the Twins and Cubs in five of eight games. Despite this, you could not help but notice the three holes: second base, center field and relief help. Personally, and I think I stand alone -- or with a small crowd at the very least -- when I say that D'Angelo Jimenez was eaten alive and took far too much of the blame for the team's struggles. People loved to blame the team's struggles on the questionable defense and inexperienced baserunning of a 25-year-old, who with time can be a solid major league player. Either way, Jimenez was on the bench and Willie Harris -- the all defensive speedster with little to back it up with a stick -- was starting. Aaron Rowand, who is not as fast but a better hitter, was in center. It all worked for the time being, but it was clear it wasn't a leadoff tandem you can feel confident in during a stretch-run for the playoffs. So Alomar and Everett were brought in - great. But with recent rumors flying around, started by the "it will blow your mind" or something of the sort comment made by Ken "Hawk" Harrelson, it is all starting to point to the Sox acquiring ... another bat. "The Bat" mentioned has gone from free-agency-bound Oakland slugger Miguel Tejada, to the long-term contract of the Reds' Ken Griffey Jr. Apparently, the White Sox believe the acquistion of Tejada will bring this team to the next level by way of offense as current shortstop Jose Valentin will be moved to either third base or designated hitter as a result of it. Adding Griffey would also do the trick, just in a different manner as current centerfielder Carl Everett will be moved to the DH spot. This last trade, according to rumors, will put the Sox into the playoffs and make them serious contenders for the World Series. All I can say is, um, no. Let us all hope these are the words of rumors and not of the White Sox, because if the Sox were to take what is now, or will be, their strength (offense) and add to it while completely disregarding the need for a reliever (you know, someone who can hold a ninth-inning 3-1 lead against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays), they are in for a huge dissapointment. Just like there are only so many starters you can have in the rotation, there is only so much offense you can have. Fact is, come playoff time it is no longer about who can out-hit who, but who can out-last who, which in this era is being found out more and more through deep bullpens, something the Sox don't have. Right now, the White Sox are looking at a championship caliber team on offense. With Thomas, Ordonez, Everett, Lee, Valentin, Alomar, Daubach, Crede and Olivo, to go with a bench of Sandy Alomar, Tony Graffanino, Willie Harris, Aaron Rowand and Paul Konerko, the Sox would be ignorant to trade, release or demote any of them. On the other hand, the pitching staff is in tact with the exception of Gary Glover and Dave Sanders, who combined have pitched in just eleven games since June 1. Add to that the numbers of Rick White and Billy Koch, who both have an ERA over 5.25. In short, the White Sox have a two-man bullpen, a four-man rotation and a 14-man deep offense. Which do you think needs fixing? The White Sox may soon cross a fine line, which is at the fault of their thoughts -- pleasing the fans and going for the big names -- going one way, while their words -- going for a World Series -- go another. The White Sox need to realize soon that championships aren't won on statements alone, and trades aren't big based on name-recognition alone. So, please, White Sox, don't just go for a headline trade that will only impact thoughts. But go for the trade that will have an impact on reality and this team's quest for it all.

By the way, welcome aboard.

I think Danny will be sucessful as a starter or as a setupman/closer so if the Sox can put together a deal involving Lee, glover and a prospect for a good starting pitcher and a good reliever then I'm all for it.

No idea who is replacing Nicholson. But like you said neither are major league prospects but more minor league vets.

Lol, thats a good one Jim I'll look around some more and see if I have any info on why. Maybe he's decided to retire or it could be he's injured or being sent to Rookie Ball again. Now to answer your questions. Micah Schnurstein is the best 3rd base prospect in the organization and is one of the better ones in baseball. He's still very raw as he's playing in Rookie ball (2nd season here) but there are many that believe he should be in A ball and it wouldn't be a shocker to see him promoted there sometime soon. Ross Gload is mainly a career minor leaguer. Rogowski is the first base prospect most liked by some, although Brandon Bounds whose playing in the Rookie League is opening a few eyes. Rogowski isn't a power hitting first baseman but he plays good defense and has good speed. Right now I don't think anyone other then Schnurstein has a great shot at making it to the show at those two positions. Ryan Hankink, now at Charlotte, is a pretty solid 1st/3rd but if he made it, it would be as a utility man. In regards to Ruddy Yan. Yes he's a decent prospect. The big strenght of his is his speed. 88 stolen bases a year ago, while he already has a ton this year. The problem with him is his bat. While you see him hitting right around .300 that average was about 40 points higher almost the entire first two months of the season and all of a sudden he fell into a complete slump. This is also his 2nd year with the team, so he's repeating, and in all honesty he's dropping from my Top Prospect ranking until he proves he can hit in AA. If this guy can hit he definately has a future. Has a solid eye for his age and speed. If it weren't for his speed, he probably wouldn't be playing. In regards to pitching prospects I'd see on the staff next year: Jon Rauch (Could come up any time, well once he comes off the DL from his bout with shoulder stifness). Most are familiar with Rauch. Was once one of the best pitching prospects in all of baseball and then tore his labrum. His velocity slipped and he's had some trouble bringing things back. He feature a high 80's fastball (Used to be low 90's) a plus curve and a plus slider (The flaw is he stopped throwing it after his surgery and reports have him bringing it back, but I haven't been able to verify this. Will do so if I see him pitch in Charlotte next month). He also has a changeup. Felix Diaz: One of the playres the Rangers can chose from and he has a great fastball, slider and changeup and has really came on in AAA since moving into the rotation. Was acquired for Kenny Lofton. Has some good upside, but I fear he could be over-hyped. Arnie Munoz: The most talked about guy entering the season, along with Rauch, but he has really struggled. I think some of it has to do with him throwing so many innings. The kid has a great curve and was really on the fast track. He's still very very young for AAA. I see him taking the summer off and coming back strong while fighting for a spot in spring training and making the team sometime next year. Neal Cotts (AA): He's the only one on the list from AA. Cotts is a lefty that flat gets guys out. I wouldn't be shocked to see him promoted to AAA if the Barons aren't in the race for a playoff spot. Cotts doesn't have the velocity guys like, but he's a lefty that strikes out a ton of batters and doesn't give up many hits. He has tremendous movement, but walks way too many batters at this stage of the game. If he cuts down on the walks, then there is a good shot for him. Matt Ginter (AAA): Reliever in AAA has seen time with the big club in the past. Still rather young considering how many times he's been up on the roster. He has good stuff and has put up excellent numbers this year and took away the closers job from Edwin Almonte (Traded).

I looked and Valera is still listed on the Roster Page on their website, although that page could be out-dated. I haven't heard anything about him leaving. Also, Dunn was officially placed on the Baron's roster and will represent them in the All Star game.

Best of Luck Man. Lets hope you come back cheering a White Sox Championship

Agreed, this is a serious injury and CP is a good guy. He's worked really hard to get where he is and I never like seeing a talented player get hurt, especially one that is also a class guy.

Wow, now this means the cubs may end up having to trade a lot of their amrs to add someone. I could see them going after Ken Griffey JR. and eating his contract so they wouldn't have to give up much, but would the Reds deal within the division. Brian Giles would also make sense for them.

Grienke and Ervin Santana are two outstanding young pitchers.

Shuey wouldn't be worthless on the Sox. Have you seen his ERA?

Whenever Pedro pitches in Anaheim I make a point of it to watch him pitch. When healthy he is one of the best ever and I'd say at his best he is the best ever.

U just missed like 15 posts by some guy who was trying to pad his stats. It wasn't what it said, but what wasn't said..which was aboslutely nothing in every post.

Sweet. We sure that won't register the same vote over and over? You rule Juggernaut

I have no problem seeing Ginter.

Well I think Dan Evans is one of the worse GM's in baseball so I do see it happening.