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I do think thats what many said about Mark Buerhle too. Well, I wasn't on any boards at that time, but I'm assuming thats how it was. The guy isn't exactly glowing with ace stuff, he just flat out knows how to pitch and mixes everything so well. He doesn't have any great pitches, just a lot of good ones that he can spot. I'm hoping Stewart is the same way.

I'm thinking I'll mail Jr 10 bucks and we can have Soxnet.net Park I'm going with Yahoo or anyone that is willing to give us enough to get the homer porch and all those cool things. I'll still call it Comiskey either way.

I'm going to ask him what was the offer that was made between you and the Giants. Then I'm also going to ask what his other options are as of right now, other then Plan B. Oh ya, I'll also tell him he's the best gm in the world and that he should send his paychecks to me.

Well, I think we all knew Rithchie would be back. Now it comes down to Rauch, Wright and Garland to grow a lot and Buerhle continuing his growth as the staff ace. Its still a decent rotation, just not as good as one with Ortiz or Colon. This rotatoin is better than last years as the younger players are maturing more and I do think Ritchie will produce.

Is their a way to email him questions? Also, is it possible to listen to that station online?

They are making a big mistake if they think Jeff Kent can play 3rd base. I heard today on the radio that Biggio may move to the outfield.

Don't worry Baggs, Jerry seems very adamant about leaving Manos at short and the will be their as long as he's playing alright.

I tend to agree with you on the lack of lefties in the lineup, but I don't see that changing. The only place we could possibly add left handed pop would be in centerfield, with someone replacing Rowand that could either hit with pop or allow the Sox to move Manos back in the order.

Lets calm down here fellas.

If we could get Encarnacion for Liefer, then I'd do it in a heartbeat.

I'll pass on Ricky. Secondly, the Angels didn't offer him arbitration so he's a free agent, and they can't negotiate with him till May. I don't know why they did it, must be because they are looking for outfield help another way.

He's a free agent, coming from the Angels. I posted all about him a couple threads back, I just don't remember which one.

To me Shinjo is a utility guy too. I like Palmerio a lot.

Alomar has been mentioned as has Kreuter and Lampkin and other veterans.

No one knows that for sure. I don't even think JM knows. Most likely, at least to start things of I'd assume they'd do things like they did near the end of last year with Frank back in the lineup, but if Frank has a good spring training, I'd look for him back in the 3 hole.

Traded or demoted. Most likely demoted as he's a good 3rd string in case of any injuries.

It seems like they offered him arbitration, but they've yet to sign them, but nothing is out their to verify thats official, so as of now, I'm assuming all the details haven't been finalized.

Yes, Williams seems interested in adding a vet catcher and another outfielder, but catcher is the most likely.

Well....I'd do Carlos Beltran for Jeff Liefer, lol. :metal

Crede could be what makes this the best offense in major leauge history. If Frank rebounds like I think he will and the other big bats continue to develop, we could just out slug everyone to the playoffs. In our division, we don't have to be good, we just have to beat the worse teams in baseball(Minus the Twins) and we'll end up with quite a few wins.

Thats what they are supposedly working on. So far I don't think its official. The price is the questionmark. It will be at least 3 million and I assume more like $3.25 mill.

Could thing I wasn't gm, cause I'd still be tempted to bring Clayton back.

I think that the Sox like Rauch, but they also seem very timid about bringing him up. Maybe he's not fully ready and they want to give him a bit more time recovering. Still, odds are the Sox won't need a 5th starter right out of the gates or at least thats how it typically works when the season starts.

By: Mario Scalise http://www.soxnet.net/snreport/382-12.17.html

Well, if Liefer is giong to catch on, it will have to be as a role player so he better learn to adjust. I think the Brewers are about the only team in the majors that would start him.