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I figure Paul will be on their roster pretty quick, otherwise he wouldn't of signed with him. I am sure Paul had a decent amount of phone calls.

I think they will take their draft picks. Glass has said he's willing to spend money, just not ridiculous amounts. Beltran doesn't really want to stick around so they'll offer him arb, if he comes back fine, if he doesn't they get picks and will go after someone else, imo.

Lets wait till the date. Now to end this curse, the thread is locked and will be reopened after the regular season ends.

They are asking for a mountain for Beltran. Basically he's staying put and they'll offer him arbitration unless they get a hell of an offer.

Thats exactly the way I saw it. Ya his non "scouty" guys are performing now, but I want to see what happens once they reach the majors. Guys that aren't the best athlete can get by in the minors, but it really takes the best of the best to play at the major league level and you got to be the very best to do it sucessfully. I also hate the idea that he just takes hitters and could give a damn about everything else. The coolest part to me is when Paul Deposedta comes up with his stat to show a players worth and how much runs they would score if a team is all full of that one player (Includes defense, etc). Don't want to spoil it since you may not of been to that part. That part really made sense to me.

That makes some sense. I wonder why the Royals didn't do it. I'm guessing that the Mets were trying to get more from the Royals and then fall back on the Sox who upped the offer to Ring so they knew they'd get him.

First off welcome aboard. I don't get to go to the cell since i'm in SoCal, but typically when their is a larger crowd there are more casual fans. The larger crowd can be a downer since more casual fans means you have to see the damn wave, but it is an upper to the players, plus it could be a way of converting casual fans to real fans. Plus, for the Sox to spend money (According to JR) the fans need to show up. I do believe if they draw great size crowds, he's more then willing to have a 70 or even 80 mill payroll.

Thats a good idea Heather. I think Harris has a little bit of time to keep hitting otherwise he'll be a backup with the Sox for the rest of the season. I want Daubbie playing a lot and him and Everett would give the Sox two damn good lefty hitters, plus when Jose is hot he's a heck of a lefty and then we got Alomar at the top.

Ya, after reading it I lost a lot of respect for Billy Beane. I don't really think he's all that great. I think part of what he does is really cool. I like Paul Deposta or however you spell it more.

I think they both can do that. But if no one claimed them than I don't think they'd want to go. In regards to Jimenez, I wonder if KW talked to him and said we want you here, we need you to work on somethings and you will be back up here. Remember, Jose is going to be gone at the end of the season and Alomar may or may not be here. They may also start concentrating on teaching him short, working on bunting, etc. This is all just a guess, but I'd be shocked if no one claimed him, which is why I thing the Trib reported this wrong.

Yep, he's a future rightfielder or leftfielder. Most likely right. Joe will make it, I'm confident in that.

May not be able to play center full time, but I'd say he could do it. He could play right, but doesn't quite have the arm for it and would be an excellent left fielder. I'd say his future is in left, especially if Anthony Webster develops as well. He would be a good centerfielder or a great leftfielder. Mediocre right fielder. The guy is my favorite position player. I love it when guys draw walks as thats a skill that is so tough to teach and its a skill so important at the major league level (Can't ya tell I just finished reading Moneyball, lol). Reed will be in the show next year, mark my words. He may shock everyone and be the starting centerfielder next year. He's that good, imo.

Trib reported that they were sent to the minors. Does this mean they cleared waivers, if so I'm shocked that Jimenez made it and I'm happy we aren't losing him.

Reed is shooting up the system. The guy has a great knack to get on base and in my opinion despite all the hype about Brown (A's system) Reed is a much better prospect.

I've only noticed that the players have been going up the middle more and for that I give Walker credit. Also give the players credit for doing it.

Ya I heard the Mets told Alomar he can't bunt nor could he steal. This really ticked him off as part of his style is being agressive. Billy Beane preached this to Howe for years and finally that style stuck with Art.

Paul will probably get some playing time. *I'm going to move this in with the other thread on Paul*

Wylie has struggled with the Barons. Hasn't pitched in many games thus far (4 with Winston Salem; 6 with Birmingham). 11 walks in 20 innings, but has 17 K's. Considering he's coming off injury, I'd give him some time and see what develops.

Wylie came back from an injury a month or so ago. Haven't really paid attention to him, will have to take a look at his numbers.

Now was the perfect time. Sox are really gaining steam and what did KW do, he told them, you guys are definately on the rise and were going to help you. The SOX are playing for THIS year and this type of move has to elate the players. It shows management is serious about winning. This was the perfect time. Why wait until you fall into a slump, I say go for it early so they can help you for a long period of time.

I know what you mean. I don't want the best out of here. I like Miller and Lamura but your rightI could live, simply because they are so far away, plus sign those couple guys and bam, you quickly rebound from losing them. Plus, half the reason you have a farm system is to trade them to fill other areas.

Manuel seems to be changing things. I'm still a big Backman backer though and there are plenty of things i disagree with in Manuels style, namely the small ball.

Better not be a good conditional player and I can only hope the two prospects are B/C guys.

Yes, it is Illini guy.

Sox are going to stick with Flash, Marte and Koch in regards to closing. I'm assuming Koch will get the majority of the work. Weaver is a possibility, although unlikey. If they got them the Sox wouldn't be giving up much (I wouldn't think so). A more likely scenario is Konerko and Jimeenz for Sidney Ponson or simply Jimenez and maybe someone else for a reliever. I do believe that the Sox are shopping Konerko around to see whats out there.