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What Rex said Paul will be in AAA if he clears waivers, otherwise the Sox 3rd catcher will be Burke who was signed out of the Angels organization.

If this stuff is as "deadly" as you're saying, then the people taking it have to be responsible and either stop taking it, or deal with the consequences of taking it. Early on, this was not possible because it wasn't as obvious that it's dangerous (and I don't know if it is or not, nor do we know if he was even taking the stuff, but I'm saying it is and that he did for the sake of this discussion). But now there is awareness, and people need to take notice of it. The person I feel bad for is his wife and yet-born child. He was a 23 year old guy -- plenty old to be able to make the right decision. It's unfortunate that he had to take something to make him lose weight -- a little discipline is all a person needs to stay in good shape (unless they "have a thyroid problem"). I take it usually an hour before hockey.......because It gives me an energy boost........but now I am seriously thinking about stopping... Mark as your agent, I demand that you stop. This stuff is horrible. I know a couple people that have taken it and I also have talked to a few people and its terrible for your heart.

How about if Willie proves it then he takes over for Rowand, which is another possibility. That way the Sox could have Jimenez and Manos at the top of the lineup and eventually Jimenez and Harris with Manos moving back in the lineup.

If Harris is playing 2nd then I hope Jimenez is at short. Right now Harris isn't ready to get a high obp. He doesn't draw enough walks and until he does and proves at the major league level that he can be a leadoff hitter, then I want the young and talented Jimenez out there. Jimenez also had a great winter league. D'Angelo should be able to develop into a guy that could get a .400 obp at the top of the lineup which is sweet. I like Harris a lot, but he's got a lot to prove. He could be starting at 2nd in a year.

I'm with you witesoxfan. They got to get this park looking like the ones in the photos by 2005. Still, i'll wait till I see the paint before I comment. Maybe they are trying to build another green monster. If so, they are idiots cause that stadium is and always will be crap in my mind (Referring to fenway)

The MLB.com rosters aren't official. They have Edwin Yan and Guillermo Reyes playing in AAA which isn't going to happen. No rosters have been announced yet, at least not publicly. I also don't think Durham will make it up unless he really turns it on or can find his way in as a utility player.

and you can email him at [email protected] correct? Or is it [email protected]

That stuff is terrible for you. I have two friends that take that crap and I've finally got them off it. I don't even understand why people take it. There weren't really overweight or anything to begin with. I know its a big weight loss thing, but come on, your just going to put it back on when you stop. The only ways to permantly lose weight imo, is an improved diet and exercise. You really can't short cut it, unless you go with lipo which is really dangerous, but even after that you got to exercise and eat right so you keep it off.

The silver and black with that fro look real tight.

7 Central time correct Mike?

I figured they would consider sticking Maggs or Konerko in the 3 hole with Thomas in the 5 slot.

I think last year is a lot different then this year. last season they rushed him back from an injury and he didn't have any experience in AAA. This year he's had a full season back, pitched in AAA as well as the majors and had quite a bit of sucess during his second stint with the big club. I do agree though, if he doesn't earn the job outright, then give him a month or so in AAA.

Don't worry about it; Were glad to have you here.

Wow, I forgot all about him. I don't remember much about him anymore though. I don't think he's playing anywhere in the majors or minors, but he could be playing in a different professional league.

Oh trust me, this guy will be good. Add some muscle and such and oh ya. The guy has great plate discipline and I gave him some more kind words in my AA Preview which will be up tomorrow.

No. They haven't shortened them. I know i've mentioned shorter fences but I was refrencing it back to last year.

Baggs, from what I heard those reports on Rios were false. He never got into a fight and that he's supposed to be a good guy in the clubhouse. Still, I guess you never know.

CW thats an amazing story. I've never met ya but I can tell your one of those people thats always nice to everyone and just flat out works hard. This story is just another testament to that. You did what many people wouldn't of done. You were in a wheel chair in great pain and worked yourself all the way back to the point that your friends, Baggs, can't even tell this type of injury once happened.

Well, this is how I look at it. I think the two of them both have tremendous stuff. To me though, what happens if Koch develops better control, something he has slowly been doing since coming up to the majors a few years ago. Then those 44 walks drop down to 34, then maybe 24. Then lets say Marte gets much better control, how much better can his control really get? I guess I'm looking it as Marte already has a lot of those really refineably areas refined while Koch has been doing darn good despite the fact that he still has a lot of his game left to refine. Marte still has stuff to do as well and he's got filthy stuff. I can't complain about either of them.

Your probably right on the money with that belief. I don't have any stats to back me up on this other then I remember him doing quite well last season and he got better every day away from surgery as he got healthier and was building his velocity and such back up. You are right though, he was almost never out there in key situations, but his numbers were still more then solid for a reliever, especially one coming back from surgery.

im looking at your bench: i agree thats probably the bench players that go north....but with rios and daubach we have two identical players...wouldnt it be better to keep josh paul , mr versitility??...he can catch , spell , crede at 3rd and play the corner outfield spots...of course it does give jerry the tinkerer move tinkering ability wonder how tradable mr rios is??? Rios could very well be dealt. I see him getting dealt if and only if Nunez plays good during spring training. Still, Rios hit pretty good last season and even better as the season went on. I like Armando quite a bit. He's got good pop and can hit for a solid average and he's proven he can come off the bench. I'll keep both of them. I think Rios can play a bit of center, although it may not be pretty.

This is terrible news. Man, a true tragedy. This guy seemed like a good kid and well no one should have to die at such a young age. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

I don't have the numbers on me, but isn't Koch younger then Marte or right around the same age? All I know is they both have tremendous stuff. The thing with me is I still see a lot of room for improvement with Koch. I also remember reading if you take two teams runs out against Koch, I think it as the Rangers and Blue Jays and he had an era under one or something like that.

From Chicagosports.com Anyway, he says Maggs will be hitting behind him which implies that Thomas will be back to his old slot, the 3 hole with Konerko hitting fifth.

2003 Spring Preview By Mario Scalise and Ross Meister Febuary 17, 2003