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I'm with ya in your comparision with Sammy. I do tend to agree with everyones thoughts on Williams, he really is smothering the club taking away all the oxygen away to the point where only he gives it to him and no one can disrespect him. He just wants a bunch of puppets running around, just like Hawk and DJ. Personally I think Whimpy was forced out because he didn't want to be a puppet. Of course no research could back this up, just my own opinion. Anyway, KW needs to let his ego get out of his way cause if he could do that, I think he will be a good general manager.

Thats interesting about the wooden bats in Canada. You'd think it would be a good way of evaluating talent but I think its still very hard to evaluate the players in Canada because in general it is not up to par with the players in the US, mainly because in Canada hockey is the bigger sport. Of course with the sucess of Eric Gagne and many other Canadian pitchers thought of as top prospects(I think 2 went in the top 10 this year) it shows that Candian baseball is improving. As far as metal bats go, the big thing is you can't jam someone with a metal bat which means pitchers are afraid to pitch inside and we all know that isn't a recipe for success in the majors.

I think everything will work out good. Tellem is a good agent and I think on the most part Thomas and Reinsdorf like and respect eachother. The media may blow things out of proportions and say their is some sort of Feud, but I wouldn't buy into any of that crap. JR is very respectful of Frank and mailed him and noticied him well in advance and has handled everything very well.

How can you compare Shane to Ritchie? Shane has been a winner everywhere he's been and has pitched on plenty of good teams, even playoff bound teams. Last season he was hurt, but the guy has proved over and over that he's one of the better pitchers in the majors, something Ritchie never had done. Of course I'm not about to count Ritchie out because he has good stuff and he can't be as bad as he was last year.

I tend to agree with you, but I also don't think a little more time will hurt him and from what I have heard KW say it sounds to me like he will likely start the season in AAA. Well KW hasn't really said it, but if we add another pitcher and give Ritchie a shot, then I just don't see how Rauch makes it onto the roster. If he can get his velocity up another 2-3 mph then he'll be set.

Well, Its me who brought up Shane Reynolds and I still like him, although you are right when it comes to injuries. He is a big questionmark, but I think of Jr and know he's going to go after someone real cheap and to me Reynolds is the best of that class. Anyway, as far as Rocket goes, many of us here would love to get him here with a 2 yr deal or so, but Its just something I doubt will happen. One thing I do know is that signing would boost fan support and probably would bring in a good amount of people to the stadium. Personally I think we should get 2 pitchers, but I know we will only get one starter, and to be honest I can live with it because I think Rauch is ready and if we only pick up one starter then Rauch has an easier shot at getting in. By the way, welcome aboard, I enjoyed your article a lot.

Sounds like Mario's all bitter, lol.

Bring him in. Put him in the minors and give the kid a shot. He's still not super hold and why not pick him up to a cheap incentive laden deal. The guy could turn into a stud reliever or something, you never know.

I heard a couple of their newer songs and they are pretty damn good. Damn them for not having these songs available on Kazaa, they may actually force me to go out and buy me a cd. I haven't boughten a cd in like 3 years.

I can't find any of that stuff on Kazaa. You know where I can listen to it?

Cool, it looks real good. Sent it to Mario so hopefully everone else sees it tomorrow.

Well Albert Belle's out their.

Its one of the many things I'm working on. Thats probably one that will take the longest too.

Right now I think we shouldn't rush Rauch so it don't hurt him to spend a little time in the minors. Then when it comes to Ritchie and Wright I look and say who earned it and so far Wright's earned it. He got better as the season went on and if we already have a couple vets in the staff we can afford having Wright.

No he won't. He's going to keep most of the guys. I could see a few people moving, but I think on the most part you may see him deal a couple of mid level pitchers, but only to make us stronger in other areas in the farms. Most of our action will come on the free agent market this year, imo.

Ya Ya Ya, haven't ya ever learned I love pubbing new improvements that will be made. Of course I have many that will be kept a secret until they are done, mainly because I never know if I'll ever actually get to them. But when Mario does something, you know its gonna get done.

We will be releasing that info when we release player profiles for next season's White Sox.

What are some of their better songs cause I'll download some stuff later tonight when I get home from work.

Interesting and I think we all know when it comes to ripping KW, that it means he will do all he can to dump him. Of course JR won't let him if you ask me.

Not sure, but I'm sure he'll be back. Probably takin a bit of a vacation since their isn't too much news and their won't be much news till after the series.

Phew, I was about to question this thread, lol. Are they a punk band?

The one guy I like on the Giants is former Cub Shawon Dunston. I remember watching him play for the Cubs as a kid and he always was one of my favorite shortstops and players to watch. The guy is a real class act and I'd like to see him get a ring, its too bad the Angels couldn't pick him up cause they are going to win it all.

Its Stewart and Valentine, Sanders and Hummell that are on the roster from what I know.

I liked the article a lot too. Big reason I liked it is they are the only other person to really compare the Sox to the Angels something I've been telling Mario for quite some time. Last offseason I raved saying Washburn was just like Buerhle. They are different pitchers in a sense, but both battle despite not having that unbelievable stuff. Personally I don't see our team being much different other then the fact we have a better offense, imo. Theirs is good, but ours can be better, if they get smarter on the basepaths. Pitching is the key, they went out and got Sele and Appier. Neither of those guys is an ace, but they are inning eaters and veterans and if you notice their other pitchers got better, Ramon Ortiz and Jarrod Washburn. Plus, guys like John Lackey were able to step in with ease not getting a boatload of pressure. I liked the idea of getting Robert Person and my new approach is to sign Person and Reynolds. If Shane doesn't come around then we can dl him and eventually deal him to dump salary. Pitchers like him will always have value, imo. Person is a guy I really like though. He has a good fastball, good stuff, and looks like he's on the verge of really putting things together. Both of them could provide innings, have experience and are good pitchers. None are aces, but both would easily be able to come in and handle the pressure of being a #2 or #3 and it would be a good way to allow the Sox to ease someone like Rauch into the rotation when they find him ready for it. Rotation Buerhle Reynolds Person Garland Wright That seems pretty good to me and would allow the Sox to use Ritchie out of the pen and possibly move someone like Ritchie or Biddle or leave them their as backup but both could be moved near the deadline to improve the team in other areas.

Way to go 420. That was a pretty good post and much easier on my eyes, lol. I am with you when it comes to greed ruining the game but greed is everywhere. Lawyers in this country are greedy and its cause so many false suits that its ridiculous(Not saying all lawyers)