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Ya, trying to get things started. Everett bounces out, so the game heads to the ninth. I'm guessing Flash is coming in. Sox have a day off tomorrow so basically everyone in the pen is available. Now lets score some runs and win this ballgame

Come on Everett, two out rally. Be a good two out hitter.

O-E-O MAGGLIO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well my theory is Hawk has always liked Ponson so he would be very pumped about bringing him in. I love having great pitching and moving Wright to the pen would really give the Sox depth as well as added insurance in case anyone goes down. If you think about it, Kris Benson is available as is Kip Wells. Could a Benson/Giles deal be close

Yes, Marte gets them in order in the top of the eighth. We have the middle of the lineup do up. Now lets get that lead back and SWEEP THE TWINKIES

I think it was more of a thing for Everett and Alomar, but he will say he stuck up for his catcher. I thought he went a little nuts, but after that Crede homer, Manuel isn't willing to sit back and not question home runs calls. Now come on Sox, get a few more and win this game and get the SWEEP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope it is Ponson. WTF? I wouldn't deal Dunn, but that's just me. i dont think Ponson would be a bad pickup for the right price. He's on pace to win 20 and the Orioles are supposedly willing to take on salary (Konerko) if they get a prospect in return (Diaz/Ginter/Meaux) I'm not talking our best. Ponson throws innings, has a great arm, and is on pace to win 20. Too much pitching is a problem I'd love to have.

I hope it is Ponson. WTF? I wouldn't deal Dunn, but that's just me. Dunn is overrated at this point in his career, but will be very good. Seems like a dumb deal to me from the Reds side. If I were the Fish I'd let Caberra play 2nd with Lowell at 3rd and Dunn in the outfield. That would be damn good. Braden Looper, Castillo, Penny, and Derrick Lee are some of the guys available in Florida. I think the Sox are working on something. Could it be a Carlos Lee, Paul Konerko for Brian Lawrence and Ryan Klesko swap. I know I know...just a pipedream, but who the heck knows.

Don't have great range so they play them deeper to prevent extra base hits.

Another name to float out there is Kerry Lightenberg. At 32, the Orioles would probably be willing to part him for a younger reliever. See: Gary Glover. Not super likely that they'd do it, but you just don't know.

Ya I heard that Hawk is hearing that another major deal is going to go down. I'm assuming this one is for a pitcher and no I don't think it will be any of the A's guys and if it is look for a Honel, Wing, Rauch, Borchard package and yes it would be worth every penny. But that part isn't happening. My guess is it is Sidney Ponson and he will be in the rotation by the start of the All Star Game. So maybe we get him and then another guy (Reliever or backup type player). I'd guess that it is Carlos Lee going. Also rumor is the Reds are going to deal Dunn and a pitcher for Penny and Luis Castillo.

Darn it, another blooper.

What did everyone think of Everett's range on that one? Looked fine to me. Hunter gets it, but I doubt any of our other guys get that, maybe Willie cause he's got such great range. Come on Damaso

Damn it, little blooper. This game is tied. Come on Sox, end the inning, and come right back and retake the lead.

Well, I think thats Manuel sticking up for his catcher Sandy. I've liked the latter Manuel. He doesn't seem to go off always, but he picks his spots more or less.

One thing I've immediately noticed about Everett is he's a first pitch swinger. He also seems to crush the inside pitches. Oh ya, he has a very good eye too. I also saw him joking around in the dugout and he had a huge grin.

I was thinking the same, but White does have good stamina for a reliever. Come on Damaso.

Well I love Jeff Weaver as a pitcher. The guy is old school, isn't afraid to pitch inside and has whicked stuff. Right now you wouldn't have to give up anything good to get him and he's way talented. If anyone watched him pitch on Sunday against the Mets you'd of seen the nasty movement he has and just how he can shutdown a team.

Most likely a major leaguer or two. Since Jimenez and Rios are on the block, those two could go, and then another two guys I could see moved are Konerko and Gary Glover.

Knock on Wood.

3rd inning of work begins for Rick White. Tough game for Danny today. Got hit hard which isn't usual. Damn it, leadoff double by Bobby Freaking Kielty.

I'd love to get a hold of Lawrence or Ponson. Pads wouldn't likely get too much for Lawrence. He's been struggling and just signed a relatively cheap 3 year deal (3 mill a year or so; Cheap in my mind) but the Pads seem willing to move him for not too much. Too bad they wouldn't want Jimenez back Ponson would be the best pickup cause they could move Konerko's salary for him.

A Deeper Look: July 1, 2003 By Jason Gage July 2, 2003 SoxNet.net On July 1, 2003, the White Sox and GM Ken Williams made a statement by acquiring second baseman Roberto Alomar and outfielder Carl Everett for prospects. Come September, when the Sox look back on these moves, July 1 will be the day where you can pinpoint when the Sox went from pretenders to contenders. Yes, the Sox were my pre-season pick to win the series, but that had changed after months of frustration and disappointment. June started with that same disappointment but came to an end with a glimmer of hope. Ken Williams changed that glimmer of hope to an expectation that anything less then the playoffs will be a huge letdown. Alomar was brought on to be a table-setter, something D’Angelo Jimenez started the season as. Jimenez began to struggle as the months wore on and the Sox grew tired of his numerous mistakes. His replacement, Alomar, is a veteran, a 12-time all star, and possibly the greatest second baseman ever. At 35, he may be on the downside of his career, but he is still one of the best defensive second baseman in the game, and has the same bat speed and knowledge he had in 2001 when he hit .336 with 20 homers, 100 RBIs, 113 runs and 30 stolen bases. Whether he can revert back to those numbers is unknown, but many feel confident that a move to the American League, to a team that is in contention and also features his brother Sandy Alomar, is his best shot at reviving his once Hall-of-Fame-bound career. The question is, what does Alomar do that Jimenez doesn’t? When you look at their numbers this season, you see that both have similar averages, on base percentages and few stolen bases. But looking beyond the numbers, Sox fans know the mistakes that Jimenez, 25, made. Whether they were defensive blunders or boneless baserunning mistakes, the Sox were sick of his act. While much older, Alomar is the exact opposite. One of his strengths is his ability to do the “little things”. Alomar is a 10-time gold glove winner and will greatly improve the Sox “up the middle” defense. Alomar also excels at bunting and brings above average speed. While his stolen base numbers are way down since going to the Mets (6 this year), it isn’t because he’s lost speed, but because of manager Art Howe, who isn’t a big believer in the running game. For this trade to work out for the Sox, Alomar will have to revert back to his “Indians” numbers. At the current rate, Alomar is just a minor upgrade over Jimenez, which isn't worth losing a 25-year-old second baseman (designated for assignment; most likely to be traded, or waived, unless he clears options) and one of the best relief prospects in baseball, Royce Ring, for. The loss of the other two prospects, Edwin Almonte and Andrew Salvo, is trivial as Almonte is a fringe prospect while Salvo is a reserve minor-leaguer best known for his ability to get on base. After filling the Sox hole at the top of the order, Williams went on to fix their lack of left-handed bats by adding Carl Everett. Not much is known about this trade other then the Rangers will get two lower-level minor leaguers and a conditional player, all to be named later. The Rangers have to choose from a list of eight players, which is said to be a mix of position players and pitchers. Since it is hard to gauge what the Sox gave up, you can’t say whether they won this trade or not, but the Sox making the World Series would be an automatic indication that it was worth it. Everett started the season hot, but has cooled off in June, causing many to worry. Rest assured, as long as Everett is healthy, this is a simple slump. Everett will instantly become the team's leading home run hitter (18 HRs ties him with Frank Thomas) and also has an OPS (OBP + Slugging Percentage) over .900 . Many have also questioned his attitude, but those are of the past. Since joining the Rangers there haven’t been any negative reports on Everett. The only bad story Everett has been involved in this season was when he was hit in the head with a cell phone. Ironically enough, he will now be playing in a stadium named after a cell phone company. Everett’s teammates in Texas have all said good things about him; most notably, the 200% effort he puts in once the game starts. Those are the exact type of players that you want on a team. Whether wild or not, he plays with heart on the field and has one goal: to win. Those are the kind of guys the Sox need. The only real concern I have with Everett is whether he can be an adequate centerfielder. I do think he’s a great addition, but defensively Everett has lost a step. Of course it isn’t like the Sox had a gold-glover in the outfield, and I’d say at the very worse, Everett would be comparable to the way Harris and Rowand play, although I happen to think Rowand plays good defense. Most likely Everett will play a lot of centerfield, but I think the Sox are going to really mix things up a lot, playing Everett in left or DH on certain days with Daubach, Harris and Rowand getting time in the field. The biggest stat with Everett is his .356 on base percentage, a considerable upgrade over Aaron Rowand's .279 OBP, Willie Harris' .224 OBP and Armando Rios' .257 OBP. As you can see, this is a huge upgrade from what the Sox had and should be a big reason the offense only gets stronger. The other big benefit of these moves is that it gives the White Sox a very strong bench as they now have two solid defensive replacements in the outfield with Rowand and Harris; two good backups in the infield with Graffanino and Harris; a good backup catcher in Sandy Alomar; and a strong hitter, whether it is Konerko or Daubach. Plus, if Paul Konerko ever got back into form, they’d have a whicked power hitter off the bench or as an everyday player. Final Take Ken Williams is making a name for himself with these moves and could turn into the front-runner for the Executive of the Year award. But that is all an after-thought. The important part is the Sox have filled two major holes (centerfield and the leadoff slot) without giving up anyone on the major league roster and thus far only one solid prospect, a reliever. If you have any comments, questions or feedback, email me at Jason@soxnet.net

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That it, I'm leaving work and heading home