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I'd still root for the Angels, but boy would I be pissed off.

Fact is this team is the worse team in the majors fundementally. It is truly pathetic. We have a crapload of DH's that can't do anything else and they are bad DH's cause they aren't hitting. They need to blow this thing up.

You steal Beane, I just want Hendry.

Well I don't want him.

Here's some alternative possibilities. The Giants could acquire Koch and Loaiza instead of Colon. I couldn't see them adding two guys with high salaries. The Giants would definately be willing to give up 2 of their top prospects and one of their guys in the majors or two of their top prospects in the minors and two of their top position prospects. As someone else mentioned; Colon and Koch could go to Philly although I wouldn't do it unless Myers was a part of that deal and Marlyn Byrd or something like that. As Cerb mentioned the Angels could definately use Koch; A Koch and Loaiza deal could be of value here. They could also use Flash, Wunsch or even Glover. Red Sox could be interested in Buehrle or one of the pitchers or even Koch. They don't have much to offer other then Freddy Sanchez. Dodgers could have some interest in Carlos Lee or Frank Thomas if he keeps hitting. They have a few guys in AA/A ball that are really pretty good.

Damaso stays in the inning. I'm telling ya all, we need to blow this thing up.

And Rios can't bunt and then whiffs.

At least they were both ok. From what I understand the shortstop keeps going for it until the outfielder calls it off. I wasn't paying attention to Borchards mouth so I don't know if he was calling for it or not, but usually I notice Borchard calling for it. Who knows, at least they made the catch and everyone is healthy.

We get an out but a run scores on a sac fly. Man this really sucks for Buehrle. He ain't getting the win.

Happy Bday Mac. Thus far the Sox are looking good today. Hope your having a hell of a bday.

Geeze, I"m such a curse. I wake up and its 4-1 with no one on in the eighth. Now its 4-2 and a few runners are on.

Ya, but they weren't the key pieces. I kind of doubt that they would move Ainsworht. I also doubt they would move Foppert, but the other guy would be a very solid pickup to go with the other two starters. I'd love to get Foppert or Ainsworth. The thing I like about the Giants is that they don't overhype their prospects. Their guys are the real deal.

Just want to say, gonna put up your graphic in the morning.

Just wanted to say awesome post. I responded to most of this stuff in the post above this one.

When I wrote that I was near positive it was Paul but the stats make no sense for this. Hell I don't even think Paul has been playing that much lately. Burke is a superior offensive player. I guess they want someone familiar with the staff.

Cerb, while I think the Sox got some good pitching, I am a big believer that you can never have too much pitching, like whitesox61382 is. Secondly I think the Sox strength pitching wise, is with their relievers. I believe quite a few of their starters will eventually be converted into relievers. Right now I'd say front end wise: Rauch, Honel, Wing, and Cotts have the possibilities, but I really have questions about all of them. Cotts has control issues; Rauch with health concerns and Honel and Wing are still at very low levels. The Giants guys are freaking studs in my book. While I think they would be giving up a lot, I fully believe Colon is worth your two best pitching prospects and maybe a third. I see what the Indians got for Colon and think the Sox can match it. The Expos couldn't cause they were in a bad position. The Sox can let him walk and grab two or three comp. picks. In regards to first, I don't consider that a huge need because any clobbering hitter can eventually be moved there. First base is a position you don't worry about in my books. You can find them at any time. I think with JImenez at 2nd the Sox are alright, especially considering Yan and Lopez are in the minors. Actually position wise they aren't that bad. I think pitching wise they don't have many of those guys that project as "aces" and with the pitching the Sox have, they could trade two veterans (one that will walk at the end of the season) and rebuild their entire farm system and the rotation. The guys that don't make it can get tossed aside or switched to the pen. whitesox61382; I do tend to agree with you on the Angels and while I love Jenks I think Santana is brilliant. I've heard some say he could be the best prospect in the game in a year or two as he develops more. Jenks is the same type of mold as well. If the Sox couldn't grab two of them and Almazenga I'd ask for Bootcheck or Joe Torres. Neither project to be as good of pitchers as the ones acquired, but both should be solid. Torres was once a stud but he's lost velocity. Still pitches very good though. I really think Loaiza has insane market value because of how cheap he is over not only this year, but next year. One alternative and I have to thank and emailer who read the column for this is making a deal with the Phillies for Bobby Abreu for Billy Koch and someone. They could definately use a closer and have a strong offense. Don't know if they'd trade Abreu though.

SN Report: Alomar Headed to the DL By Jason Gage May 31, 2003 SoxNet.net Catcher Sandy Alomar was placed on the 15 day disabled list today. Alomar, who typically catches Mark Buehrle and Bartolo Colon, will likely be replaced by Josh Paul. Alomar was hitting .247 and had played in 25 games. This will be his first stint on the disabled list this season. He injured himself in Friday's game against the Indians and he isn't expected to be out long. His replacement Josh Paul played in five games for the White Sox earlier this season, going 2-4. He was hitting .188 in AAA Charlotte. Miguel Olivo is expected to become the full time starter with Josh Paul playing a limited role as the backup.

Going to give it to Mr. Showtime.

What you have to do is go to my controls and then somewhere on there it will mention the time zone settings and change them so its set on your time zone. That should fix the problem.

Joe Crede

I'm with you Method.

Have fun Alex; You'll be missed here. I could give you some more stats stuff I'm gonna talk to Ian (Mr. Showtime) and see if he can do the June calendar for everyone.

Also if we want a managerial candidate not name Backman, I'd take Buddy Black, pitching coach of the Anaheim Angels. Real name Bud Black.

Ya, Terry Pendelton is the right one. I think he one a batting title in like 93 or 94. He always was known to have a great attitude and he could hit.

Gwynn has a lot of solid skills, but the fact is he wouldn't be a good pick at this slot simply because he's not slotted to go anywhere near this high. At 15 (I think thats where they are) the Sox have a shot of a top 10 player falling to them and they should get off their butt and sign that guy.