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Oh man I love Sheffield. His attitude is no longer a problem and he's a heck of a player. We aren't getting him, but damn is he talented. If we were going to lose Maggs, then Sheff would be one guy I'd be able to live with replacing him.

Rex the sad things is, those numbers from Lofton during his slump would be better then we got right now.

Maggs was never really challenged in CF. I would call Aaron slightly above average as a defensive CF. He works hard, gets good jumps and plays a smart CF. No one else on this team can say that. Rowand is a lot like Erstad defensively. Not quite Erstad like, but in regards to hustle and just work ethic they are exactly alike and because of it Rowand is an above average centerfielder. He's also got a very solid arm.

Kielty is one of my favorite guys to watch play. I've been saying it since last year. I wish there was a way to get him on the Sox. He just makes things happen.

Thats all he is. I know he's supposed to be a top prospect but I watched him throw a bullpen session for about 20 minutes on Sunday in San Diego and he couldn't throw anything for a strike. Hampton looked pretty solid during his session though.

Lets think of it this way, we could do a Ginter for Lofton deal and I'd say both sides could win. I am of the belief that Ginter will turn into a solid reliever while Lofton would help the Sox big time. I'd hope to be able to get it done for less, but I won't complain either way. As long as we aren't giving up a Diaz type prospect. Heres one that Hudler would like, Shaffer for Lofton Then Yan could finally move up to AA.

I think it means we have what it takes to get him, but the move makes no sense from the Sox perspective cause they won't take on that type of salary without unloading it. Only way this happens is if there is some type of three way where someone picks up PK or someone elses salary.

Guys, just wait till I come out. If I'm out there I won't only hit bombs, but I will shut you guys down. I can put absolutely sick movement on the whiffle balls. I have drilled all of my friends and still got them to swing at the pitches because they start about 4 foot outside and shoot all the way into their hands. Your either drilled while swinging or jammed.

He could always waive it. He wasn't willing to do so in the past. He's been struggling since coming back from an injury, but I don't see the Pirates dumping him. They have a pretty solid foundation.

Plus Lee is vastly improved this season over last year. Seriously, people may talk about his inconstencies but to me Carlos has improved every aspect of his game from season to season. He improved his eye, improved his defense and then this year he is taking it to a whole new level and he's hitting the ball with authority. I figure he'll have around a .280 avg this season with power runs and a very high obp. Plus he's very clutch and he's a respectable fielder. People need to forget the past and watch the way he's playing now. He's making some great plays out there and hustles every time. Also, for those ripping Jimenez, you see the plays today? His range is really improving now that his knee is 100%.

Lets not forget the play Jose made earlier in the game on a relay. That was one of the worse throws I've seen in a long time (And knowing we have Jose that says something). He had to 15 hop that throw home from shortstop. With the "Gun" he has, there is no reason Stewart shouldn't of been thrown out. Thank goodness the Sox won. Its also great to see PK get it going. I want to keep seeing consistency and improvement from the entire team. NICE JOB SOX

Koch has really been improving each time I see him. I'm very confident in Billy. He's got an awesome attitude and good tools. I hope he keeps getting better.

One Drastic different Buehrle dominated the majors for two seasons, winning 19 games in his second full season. Ritchie never did that.

I agree with you from the sense that he is a much better option than Harris or Rios if neither of them are going to step up. I also am very leary of Borchard right now meaning that Lofton would be a perfect pickup. No one has earned the job and Lofton is the perfect type of stopgap and would be able to leadoff pushing Jimenez to the 2 hole and Jose down in the order. Plus, the Sox could get away with it giving up someone like White or Ginter or a PTBNL. I really don't think the Pirates would ask for too much. I still get a feeling that the Pads may eventually look to move Mark Kotsay.

I agree with you on that. I assume that the minor league free agents that are signed are pretty much up to the general manager. In regards to Yofu he was signed becasue Carlos Castill (I think thats who it was) told him to talk to one of our scouts.

Well I'm assuming Pitt is using him as a scapegoat. I think that the Pirates have overachieved compared to the talent on the team.

He is on the hotseat in Pittsburhg. I think he's a pretty good manager and if the Sox go another way then Backman he would be a solid pickup, imo.

I'd say so. I do think picking up Kim would be real nice. He could turn into a really good starter and if not, then it gives the Sox a lethal punch in the bullpen and opens up the possibility of a Flash Gordon deal and there is plenty of value out there for Gordon. The big reason I would like to move Konerko is because i don't think of him as an 8 mill a year player.

To me he instigated it, but even he shouldn't of gotten anything. I think MLB has gotten way too knit picky with the whole suspension issue. Unless its a guy trying to start a fight, forget about it. Or if its something that is causing injury. In the case of this, Colon simply retaliated and nothing really happened out of it. Colon hit one guy and nowhere near the head. I think that was the Sox only hits batsmen of the series. Now it was intentional, but its part of the game. MLB shouldn't be stopping that, they should be figuring out how to increase attendance, and make baseball more competitive, etc.

If I recall Nossek isn't thought of as that great of a manager. In all honesty it wouldn't shock me if our third base coach took over.

Lets just put it this way, I'm pretty sure Grace is their starting first baseman. It would be a sweet move it the Sox could get Kim for Konerko. Would the Dbacks do it? They have enough pitching once the unit gets back, but Kim is probably the best arm that isn't super old around there (I know they also have John Patterson). I'd think the Sox would have to take some salary along with him, maybe Tony Womack. Womack and Kim for Konerko and some change is a deal I would do. Sox cover Womack and Kim's contract Dbacks get Konerkos and get a much needed bat.

They were all Ken Williams acquisitions or the fact that they are all pitchers? I love pointing out the obvious, lol.

So he starts Tuesday instead of Monday. Big whoop. We have a day off tomorrow to compensate for it anyways. Good point. I got a sneaking feeling that Manuel new this was coming and he knew Bartolo would be getting some extra rest so he just left him out there. Cause it isn't like Manuel to let a pitcher throw as many pitches as Colon did.

Well Whoopiti do. I still don't know why the heck Manuel was suspended. Baseball has gotten so ridiculous with their recent suspensions. A guy hits one guy and he misses a start is a bunch of crap unless he was throwing at the head.

SI, I'm young and you don't know how much it pisses me off to get a damn automated machine. You sit on hold and then wait and then found out you hit the wrong button and they have to transfer you right back to it. It also sucks when you call in and they don't have a number listed for your option. All I do now is act like I have a rotary phone and stay on the line and they take me to the people I need it. Almost always its much less wait.