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Well if were willing to give up Garland then I'd like a premier type guy, cause Garland is the type of guy that has a ton of value on the trading block. Carlos Beltran would be a superior pickup. Maybe we can work a 4 way type deal out. Lee and Garland leave the Sox Cruz leaves the Cubs Randa leaves the Royals Hillebrand leaves the BoSox. BoSox get Randa and Cruz. Royals get Lee and Garland, Cubs get Hilly, Sox get Beltran. Of course if this is the case, then Lee and Garland could be just traded straight up to KC and I don't see that happening.

The thing is, if we are trading a "unknown" in Garland we better be getting someone we could really count on in return and the thing I fear most about everett is the fact that he is injury prone. If he's healthy he will tear the cover off the ball, but he hasn't proven to be healthy for a long time. I'd rather just do a Lee for Kotsay swap since Lee would be gone either way and this way we keep our pitching staff strong, which to me is key. Then Daubach can play left with Rios getting some time there as well as Borchard (possibly).

Well I don't see any chance that the Rangers would turn down moving Everett. I still believe the Sox could do it for much less. I'd also rather give up Garland for someone like Beltran and make one last attempt at that. As far as Lee for Ponson, I've always felt that would be a rather fair trade.

I am taking Jimenez with Graffy playing against all lefties (Mainly replacing Jose, and will play a few against righties replacing Jimenez). For those that want to bring up DJ's struggles, let me point out the fact that he is still our best leadoff hitter and the fact that during his only slump (He got out of that slump this past week) he was favoring an injured knee. That is direct from the A's announcers who said Jimenez was hurt last week, but was playing through it.

Michelle brings up a great point, a lot of interviews are recorded. If KW is in Oakland, I doubt he would of done an interview. The real answer is if people called in and asked him questions or if they said it was a live interview.

Thats it, I'm not listening anymore

I'd keep playing Harris. The Sox got to figure out if he can play and the only way to do that imo is to keep playing him for about two weeks straight (give Rios a few starts though) and then see how he's doing. Harris has really never had a period where he got consistent at bats to adjust at the major league level. I think we give him one shot to get them, and then if that doesn't work, look elsewhere.

I dunno, you wouldn't think he would go on ESPN radio if he was going to be resinging, then again, if things aren't done, then you have to keep going through things like you are gm. I have to think, if he is gone, the players probably wouldn't know it yet.

I tend to think he's going to be given a second chance. Basically he stays out of the dugout. I still think he did a good job building this team.

Too many forget just how long it takes most pitchers to develop. Some develop almost immediately but that is the exception, not the norm. Garland will be fine.

One step at a time though. Finish this one, then beat Oakland tomorrow then go into Seattle. It would be huge though. I predicted we'd go 4-2 on the swing, but we'll have to wait and see.

I'd let Graffy leadoff again, stick with the hot hand. Put Jimenez in the 8 with Olivo in the 9 hole. I wonder if this lineup has much of a future. With Frank hitting in the 2 hole it definately helps spread the lefties, plus Frank really is getting on base and it will put him in a position to see a ton of fastballs, hopefully getting in a groove.

Exactly. In this case I think D'Ang was benched because of his error. Otherwise D'ang is a better player against lefties.

I tell you all one thing, this has to be the most enjoying game I've seen the Sox play in a long long time. They had a ton of baserunners, were hitting the ball opposite field all night, were in motion a ton and had good pitching (As long as we get through it in the ninth alright). Damn, I'm feeling a lot better about this team mainly because if Frank can keep hitting, then this team will be just fine. Everyone showed a much better approach as well, now they just have to keep repeating it. This could be a game that sparks a big winning streak.

Almost a great defensive play. Thomas and Graffy have been damn good.

I'll take our chances with Lowe.

Well I do that deal if they can work out a 3 way with Lee going somewhere else and the Sox picking up someone like Sidney Ponson and a prospect. Even then it scares me to move Garland. I'd rather trade Rauch or one of our AAA'ers.

Olivo will keep getting more playing time. I love Olivo. Graffy is doing really good too tonight. On base all 6 times he's been up. Thats what I'm talking about. To me Olivo will eventually fit in as a 2 hole hitter, imo.

And he can fix outfield walls (kind of) He has to get a new mitt, that thing is ridiculous If it keeps him dropping balls when he plays us, then let him get the new one after the Sox leave town.

Yep, Marte will stay in now, mainly because three of the next four hitters are lefties.

Did he want to send Lee and Garland there? If we send Lee, then send Lee and a AAA pitcher for him. I don't want to trade any of our starting pitchers.

I don't have a problem with Everett. ESPN just had a piece on him and how his attitude has really changed. Imo, he's never been a cancer, just a loaner. And he's got loads of talent. He'd definately be the type of player the Sox offense could use.

I'm with you guys, he can play on my team anyday.

That was just proposed by Rogers from what I can see LDF. I just wonder how they could add the salary.

I guarantee we see Koch in the ninth.