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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.

The Colors...Look at the Colors Children

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