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If he gets released, then I'd definately make a move for him to play center for the White Sox. How much money does he want?

Todd Pratt just signed a minor league deal with the Phillies. Thats one guy I wouldn't of mind. Theirs still plenty of others out their. Its starting to look to me like KW will wait and then sign them to a minor league deal, keeping one on the 40 man roster (we now have 2 slots open)

No your right, he's a Cub and Sox fan.

Magglio is definately our best player. I'd call Buerhle a franchise guy too, but he may not want to stick around. Garland could also develop into one of those players. PK is great, and is an amazing leader, but first baseman that can hit a bit aren't really that hard to come by. Konerko is my favorite Sox, but for a stud pitcher, I could move him, as long as Liefer wouldn't be the guy replacing him in the lineup. Of course, I'd much rather give up prospects.

Well if the Sox don't do good, Manuel will be gone after this year. Backman would be one of the leading candidates to get the job.

He won't be talking to any teams till after Christmas or at least thats what he's saying. He wants to spend Christmas with his friends and family. He established residence in Nicaragua to become a free agent and he doesn't plan to leave for the US till after XMAS.

They brought in former White Sox and Chicago Cub Jason Bere. Look out Baseball...the tribe is back

Well, if I were him I'd much rather come to Chicago then Detroit. They stink. Plus, he ain't going to be starting their either. How much more money would the Tigers offer, like 250 k? Alomar should have enough money where he could come back to the Sox, for like 500k to 750k. This guy was liked a lot by our pitching staff, and I don't think he has any hard feelings to us moving him.

In your avatar thats Royce Ring right? I am not saying I want to give up PK, don't get me wrong, but if we could get Furcal and Millwood then I would do it. I know we'd have to give up more too. Of course thats not realistic, cause I don't see the Braves giving us Furcal, its just something I'd hold out for. I would offer them some good prospects for Millwood though. Actually, I think this guy would be a better pickup then Ortiz. The only thing I can't find is much info on his contract. How much longer is he arbitration eligible, etc.

Alright, someone fill this younger guy in on who he is. I was born in 83

Kevin made 3.9 million last year and is 27 years old. He will turn 28 on Christmas Eve. Last season he was 18-8 with a 3.24 era. Opponents hit just .230 off him and he struck out 178 batters in 217 innings. Career wise he is 75-46 with a 3.73 era. Opponents hit just .241 against him. His stuff is real good, so he doesn't put up fluke numbers. After coming onto the scene quickly he did regress, but that was probably due to the fact that his workload increased so much that his arm couldn't handle it. His worse season ever was 2000, where he had a 4.66 era and went 10-13. He's thrown 200 innings 3 times in his career. This guy would be an amazing pick up for the Sox. I'd definately give up prospects for him, whether they'd want Harris, Malone and Liefer. If they wanted Konerko, then I'd do it, but I'd expect something else back or a package deal that brought the Sox something else in return.

Sounds like Millwood is the one that the Braves will look to move. Considering his salary it may cost the sox less (In terms of who you give up) to get him. They could still use help at 2nd (Harris or Hummel and of course could use a pitcher). I still think that Furcal and Millwood for Konerko and someone is still a possibility or it at least makes sense.

I don't think that was much Ward, it was more Lofton getting injured and Manuel not calling the steals, bunts etc. Then late in the season the team started sacrificing guys much more, and doing the little things. The younger guys came up and Manuel changed his philosphy, imo. Personally I think the Sox should play more national league ball. Just cause you ocassionally sacrice guys, doesn't mean you can't homer too. This way you get the best of both worlds. I believe in contact teams, with smart base running, and players that don't just care about their stats. Late last season this team was so unselfish and it was why the offense was working.

I doubt he's a bust. He's put up huge numbers in the Japanese leagues and the play their isn't too shabby. I bet he expected to get even more money. Still, I'm amazed the Yanks do all this stuff. They buy Rondell White, he's a bum. Then they spend all this money on Mondesi, he's a bum. They must have more money typed up in their outfield then the Sox do in their entire team. :eek

Man, I feel like a real ass now. Well he should of been canned. I remember all the talk of him and how the base running coaches would get canned. Guess I just remember all the hype instead of the news on this one. Well, hopefully Ward does well.

Which means that the Braves will likely move a pitcher. Maddux should get a ton of money. Many expect him to be the highest paid pitcher in the history of baseball, but their is still a possibility that he will sign a long term deal with the Braves, intead of settling on a one year deal.

Anyone have a clue who the Sox are interested in hiring as our hitting coach? I would of figured they would of already named him, but I've heard nothing of the sort. I know the Sox are going through the minor leagues right now, so I'm guessing that one of the people associated with the minors will be coming up, but I wouldn't mind an outside hire.

Ya, theirs a bug, that I've been trying to fix with the u2u's for the last couple weeks. Hopefully it will soon be working.

Then he can enjoy his minor league career, cause he is nothing. He's pretty good defensively, but he makes Royce look like Tony Gwynn at the plate.

Well the real playoff teams aren't in the East, other then the Pacers, Sixers, Pistons and Magic. The East blows, its why we have a great shot at the playoffs. .500 and your in, guaranteed.

This team is better then the one that went on the road a while back. The Bulls haven't won on that road trip in like 5 yrs. Either way, now that Marshall is in the lineup the Bulls are getting off to much better starts. Plus, Fizer is a machine off the bench while Erob and Crawford are also doing very good off the bench.

2/1/2 games out of a playoff spot Gary.

The Cubs need at least another year of development. Bringing in kent to play 3rd would of screwed things up.

Glad to see him off the roster. THis guy needs a lot more time before he turns into a pitcher. Hopefully the Sox will let him concentrate on his pitching full time, otherwise their is no point in teaching him to pitch, because pitching is something that takes all your concentration.