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It took me this to do it for me. I'd always wanted a new owner, but I have always thought these things as rational as I could and could see points, but I see no point to this, other then simple and uttery cheapness and JR's lack of desire to win. He would of easily made the money back. Common sense says if the Sox win cause you spend an extra 7 million you will reap the benefits in the end. JR mustn't of read what the Angels and Giants got for going to the Series. Well..that or he just looked and said thats too expensive, then the fans will expect that out of me everyyear.

Thats exactly what JR's cheap ass is going to be saying. JR, here's a suggestion, ask the fans if they'd be willing to combine and pay Millwoods salary, cause I'd of put 100 bucks in if it would of allowed the Sox to sign Millwood and Cruz Jr. We need New OWNERSHIP!!!!

Their is only one think this comes down to. Jerry f***ing Reinsdorf. Absolutely ridiculous...bulls***!!!!!!

Paul Wilson is available. Yep, we could of had an 18 game winner in Millwood thats just 28, but hey, that would of cost too much (Wait, we could of had him for Josh Freaking Paul) Instead we'll get a decent pitcher in paul Wilson, who does nothing for this staff, other then add an extra arm. Why can't this payroll be at least 55 mill. That would easily give KW the flexibility to sign or acquire the likes of Millwood and Jose Cruz Jr. Guess it was a pipe dream. Is it too much to ask for management to keep the payroll the same as it was a year ago, when guys are out their that could make the Sox a World Series contender. I ain't even asking them to raise the payroll (Heaven Forbid), but for god sake they are having an all star game and so much increased revenue from that. They can't f***ing afford Kevin Millwood for one year. This is bulls***. I've sat around being patient long enough. Jr, if you read these boards, I want you to stop your silence and come out and talk to the media and tell us the fans, why you aren't making this team better. Enough with the lies that you want a World Series more then an NBA title. We all see its a bunch of bulls*** now. Hopefully you fall and hit your head and get amnesia and you forget what a cheap prick you are. Thats the only way I ever see this team doing anything. Am I still a fan of this team...hell ya...but my support of you has ended (To think I've actually defended you at times, that makes me sick) Go to hell JR....Sincerely Another DieHard Sox Fan that thinks your a jagoff.

Good freaking grief. That guy isn't even that talented of a catcher. We could of given them Willie Harris and Josh Paul and I would of been stoked. This royally pisses me off. We could of had a young pitcher, entering his prime and didn't do it. Son of a b****. JR, if it was your fault, that you wouldn't add a whopping 4 mill or so to the payroll, then kiss my ass. That would of given us a damn good rotation and put us back as the favorites in the division. What a pile of s***.

Your all set 420. I completely forgot about fixing it, been so busy with finals.

The Sox definately want him as a coach or would like it. He just has to work in the minors before he ever gets a gig at the majors. Rigth now he must think he needs to give it one last shot, so, I say go for it Cal.

I'd still take Ichiro any day of the week. He's the premier leadoff hitter in baseball and the best defensive right fielder in baseball. Ichiro is flat out fun to watch. He hustles, makes contact. I love watching that guy play.

I like the idea of having a strong left handed pitcher that seems to have good secondary pitches. 90 mph is plenty if you have a sharp curve and a quality change. It ain't like Zito or Mulder or Glavine gun it. Buerhle don't either. This Holt guy seems like he's a potential 5 tool guy, that needs a lot of work. He may be one of those guys that figures things out later, but he definately has a lot of developing to do.

I'm assuming they overlook the pitching in the entire minors and help out different prospects.

Rowand is a team guy.

The question is whether you'd want Foulke for one year then Valentine closing for 2 years or Koch closing for 3 yrs. If we are going to compete we need a good closer, so I'll take Koch for the next 3 years.

Ya, thanks Alex. Now hopefully I can win

To me Fizer is so much like Karl Malone, its just he needs playing time. Right now he's got a ton of confidence. Do the Bulls move him and hope Baxter can put up similar stats? I like him a lot, and think he deserves plenty of minutes every game.

I'm hoping they luck out and win the lottery if they don't make the playoffs and get Labron James or trade the pick for a superstar.

They better beat the Lakers on Christmas day.

He is 28 years old and will turn 29 in the middle of April. He made 3.7 million last year. 2002: .245 avg, 18 hr, 70 rbi, 51 bb, 106 k's, 7 sb. He only played in 124 games. 2001: .274 avg, 34 hr, 88 rbi, 45 bb, 138 k's, 32 sb's, 5 cs. 2000: .242 avg, 31 hr, 76 rbi, 71 bb, 129 k's, 15 sb, 5 cs. Basically this guy strikes out a lot, and will only hit .250 but he seems to walk a good number of times and is a phenomenal defensive outfielder. The guy has an arm and amazing range. He is also very good on the base paths and has plenty of power. This guy would be an amazing pickup. He reminds me of Mike Cameron with more power and better patience. Both strike out a ton, but Cruz does draw walks. Putting him in our lineup, would really give this team a complete threat, as well as more left handed power (He's a switch hitter)

By: Mario Scalise http://www.soxnet.net/snreport/384-12.19.html

All I know is it was coming in real clear for me. I don't know how it works if you have 56k connection. Thank goodness for high speed internet.

Thats always been his huge flaw, he whiffs way too much, and in all honesty I can't stand the whiff. Then again, I can live with it when he's hitting the 8th whole or so.

I'm assuming your referring to the parts of DNA like Thymane and all that stuff? The Codons.

I wasn't saying offer him that, I was saying how much more could the Tigers offer, as in how much more would they offer compared to what the Sox would be willing to pay (Like 250 K?) Maybe the Tigers offer him a mill, the Sox offer him 750.

I've been thinking that. That opens up two roster spots. One could be for a pitcher, while the other for a catcher, who knows.

I'll be on tomorrow plenty. Got a ton of bio studying ahead of me. I hate this bio crap. I'm a business major, what do I need this s*** for. :puke

It would probably cost a mill or two at least. This guy was making a good amount with the Jays if I recall.