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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.

I'm looking forward to seeing how he does next season.

Betemeit is damn good. I remember hoping the Sox would pick him up about a year and a half ago as our shortstop of the future. Personally I think he's ready, although he's extremely young.

Kreutz is going on merrit alone. He's made a lot more mistakes this year, albeit its happened because all of the youngsters around him. Booker and Url deserve it though.

I still don't understand their logic. Moss was one of my favorite young pitchers. This guy definately reminds me of BUerhle, but with an Aussie accent. Glavine absolutely raved about the kid and helped him a ton. He came into the majors and dominated right from the get go. He had like 5 or 6 straight games where he gave up like one or 2 runs or less. Ortiz is good, but damn, Moss is real good, imo. If we could get Moss I'd go for it. I'd also go for Ortiz or Millwood, but I wont' give up PK unless we get Furcal too.

If we pick up Alomar or any of the other aging backstops we still need to keep Paul as a backup plan in case Olivo stinks up the joint or one of hte backups gets hurt(Likely at least one of our catchers gets injured at some point)

I still love the lofton signing cause it brought us Felix Diaz. That guy has ace potential. If his arm doesn't fall off, he could be the best pitcher we have in the minors.

I emailed them questions, but they didn't take emails. That question was on my list.

I think that KW didn't want them screened and he seemed to do a good job answering the questions. You are right though, I think he was expecting a lot of your an idiot calls. Those weren't probably put on, not because they were truly screening, but because this was ask a question, not make a statement. If they wanted to ask questions about why he's such an idiot, they'd of been on. I know one guy called in and was pissed at him and I Guess they were going to drop him but Kw said no or something like that. Of course this is what I've heard, I obviously can't catch the broadcast.

Thats just the way the game is Michelle. Most prospects turn into busts. The Sox have had many home grown players turn real good, more then most teams in fact, or so I'd say. You can say Jimenez, Harris, and PK aren't ours, but we used our farm system to bring them here, which kind of makes them ours. Then you have Magglio and Caballo, then again with Olivo(He's been here a couple years now) We also have Borchard, Garland, Wright, Buerhle, Glover (Minor League Trade), Biddle, Rowand, etc. Almost all of this team has been assembled in some way shape or form thanks to the minors. Right now in AAA we don't have immediate help, but thats because most of it is at the major league level, minus Rauch and Borchard, and even Hummell. The rest of the farm is rebuilding down below and they are doing a damn good job of it. We have a ton of arms down their like Diaz, Honel, Phillips, Wing, West, Ulacia, Munoz, Ring, Almonte, etc. I can't see many teams thats use as many home grown players as us. Heck, look at the marlins, and all the strength they've had, yet they wish they could win as consistently ast he Sox have. This farm system isn't depleted, what-so-ever. Oh ya, Parque also helped us until he was injured.

Cal is a great guy. He was one of my favorites to watch with the Sox and when he was healthy he was damn good. I think he'll make a good coach whenever he finally gives up the game.

Wouldn't that make many of you guys happy. KW got rid of his cronies and decided to let JM hire the crew. I know some say Boston, but I also know Kimm was brought in because he was Jerry's guy. Maybe KW thought things would go good if he did that, obviously he is mistaken and I can only hope he's learned and is correcting that problem. So far as gm for the sox he's learned: The importance of double checking (Berry, Barry) The Importance of Chemistry (Clayton) The importance of no Spies (Maybe?)

I know I"d be a good gm

Braves don't have many position players they'd be capable of moving. The one big deal that I would talk to the Braves about would be an Ortiz and Furcal deal for Konerko, Harris or Hummel, and a pitching prospect. Don't know if it would be enough, but if they wanted PK bad enough, you never know. It would give us an extra pitcher, a shortstop (manos could play first if needed, I'd deal him to the Braves, but I don't think they'd want him) Then we have Furcal and Jimenez at the top of the lineup. Just what I'd consider talking to them about. I'd settle for just getting Ortiz or Millwood, both would be excellent pickups.

By: Mario Scalise http://www.soxnet.net/snreport/383-12.19.html

I haven't seen it yet. Gonna see it after Finals on Friday. I watched the 1st one like 3 times. What a movie that was. I don't know what it is, but that first one was awesome. Right after wathing it I was ready for the 2nd one.

Houston played them. It was Ming's first very good game. This guy is for real, imo. He's becoming a dominating force already. Like 8 double doubes in his last 9 games and no I ain't talking about that great burger from inn and out. Shaq wasn't playing at the time or at least I don't think he was.

Wasn't he one of William's very good buddies? I don't think KW wanted to fire him, but it happened that way. Not positive on this though.

Thats sweet. This would be a real good pickup for 5 mill or less. The problem is he may get big bucks. As long as this guys in pitching shape, I hope KW goes after him. He's put up amazing stats and is the top guy in Cuba.

We'll likely pick one of the vetarans up for around 500 k. I'd love to bring Alomar back, but my backup guy would be Kreuter and then Flaherty.

I'm telling ya all. Orlando Palmerio would be a great pick up. Even Shinjo would be solid, but if we got Palmerio everyone will like him. The guy can hit, plays hard, solid defensively, and doesn't strike out. Basically this guy is a perfect #2 hitter for the Sox if Rowand struggles. He's also a perfect 4th outfielder who can play any position.