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QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jun 17, 2014 -> 07:53 AM) I don't think so. Mainly because he's not good. Dempsey and especially, especially Bradley are by far the two most irreplaceable guys on the roster and that's because they are the two closest in quality to being top notch players that we have (save for Howard, but at least we have Guzan backing him up). No one else is close. I can see the argument since now with Jozy out it'll require a change up in tactics due to a poor roster make-up. Eddie Johnson, Sounders version, and Terrence Boyd are closest in style but neither are there of course. But that's fine, there's no loss in talent in here. I think with who we have on the roster though, Jozy is more irreplaceable, plus a hot Jozy is as good as anyone and I really think he was going to carry his momentum from the last game forward. The US has always lacked primary goal scorers and Jozy was the closest we had (obviously Dempsey and Bradley are solid too). Bradley can't have a performance like he did against Ghana. Not sure what happened but it was just ugly and totally anti Bradley. I don't expect it to happen again. I tend to think Dempsey and Jozy are the two most but would have Bradley as third. Note, this doesn't mean I think that is the order of who is the best, rather just factoring depth into the equation.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jun 17, 2014 -> 06:58 AM) Michael Taylor costs virtually nothing unless you're upset about losing Jake Sanchez (you shouldn't be). Carbonell didn't cost much, but the scouting reports from Cuba are getting better and better - hence $36 million for Cespedes and $42 million for Puig and $68 mill for Abreu - and he still got $3.5 mill. That tells me he's probably as good as someone like Paulo Orlando. Puig is not a good example. When Puig signed people were laughing at the Dodgers and how they overspent, blah blah blah. There wasn't another offer even close to what the Dodgers put in for Puig and that "overpayment" turned into one of the best deals in baseball. In fact, I still think there is pretty shaky scouting and I think the Giants got a potential bargon in Carbonell. Even the kid the Dodgers recently signed for 24M, a lot of people weren't high on him and now that is looking pretty good (other then Olivo taking out his ear) as scouts have been raving about him. Still seems to be a bit of an underappreciated cuban market (although clearly the tip top guys are getting very big paydays).

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 17, 2014 -> 01:16 AM) I think this all depends on how serious they are about keeping Uribe and Hanley Ramirez around. Remember, they've already sunk $28 million into 2B Alexander Guerrero (Olivo biting victim). And, if you're the Dodgers and you have a $200 million payroll, are you really going to roll the dice on Conor Gillaspie, Marcus Semien, Carlos Sanchez or Micah Johnson to hold down a starting infield position? I sincerely doubt it. That kind of move isn't going to help you make up ground on the Giants. At best, it's lateral. They're going to try to trade you Crawford/Ethier/Kemp and a large subsidy before they give up Pederson. No mention of our shortstop, Alexei Ramirez?

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jun 16, 2014 -> 03:55 PM) Don't think Altidore is the biggest loss. All things considered, he's the most irreplaceable guy this squad has.

With some new admins entering the fold, I also want to take the time to thank some long-time moderators who will be retiring from the front-lines, surviving the toll being a mod takes, and getting fat off of the many 1000% raises from their $0 base!!! I truly want to thank the below posters for being excellent moderators on this site and while they might be retired mods, they are all tremendous posters and assets to the site!!! Thanks for doing such an awesome job helping Soxtalk grow and shine!!! - Kalapse (one of the sites all time greatest posters and the proud presenter of the "Kalapse's Sox Payroll Resource, which at one time, was the premiere resource for Sox payroll information) - YASNY (a true legend on Soxtalk and great all time Sox fan) - Lost (probably the funnest man on facebook) - Scenario (great poster and an expert in all things minor league) - Rex KickAss (Bea Arthur's Alter ego and biggest fan) - Soxy (A PhD of White Sox) Thank you!!!

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jun 17, 2014 -> 07:04 AM) Now wite's an admin? This is the best black mail job I have ever seen. Congrats Tex! Littlehurt - Check your PM when you have a second. Thanks!

El - Check your private messages when you get a chance. Thanks!

QUOTE (danman31 @ Jun 16, 2014 -> 07:34 PM) The execution wasn't there, but he did what he needed to do. The US wasn't keeping or getting possession much at all, and certainly not forward, so he tried to create chances by himself by going at defenders. It didn't work, but if one of those does it's a clear shot on goal for a team that couldn't create a chance passing the ball. You want someone who was terrible? Michael Bradley. He made several poor passes and that decision to cross to no one instead of going to the corner in the 95th minute clinched what was a totally bizarre game from him. That looked more like the Roma Bradley than the one most USMNT fans love. Yeah, that was just a disaster from Bradley. Can't advance without him playing significantly better. Zero control of the midfield and zero creation.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 16, 2014 -> 05:54 PM) They really played way too conservatively the 2nd half and had no business getting that win if you look at the number of possessions, shots and quality of attacks. That said, even Christiano Ronaldo or Messi can be shut down quite easily by 2-3 defenders or a marking scheme, so losing one forward shouldn't be the death knell. It all comes down to Portugal vs. Ghana and the US vs. Portugal. Wasn't expecting much this World Cup so a win still feels nice, no matter how it transpires. Quite easily. I find that laughable. But either way huge US win. Hopefully Altidore isn't out too long. Next game is Sunday, which gives us time. Got lucky here cause by and large this wasn't the better team.

This is awful. I hope somehow this isn't as bad as it looks.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jun 16, 2014 -> 02:31 PM) Was Wite's first move as an admin to completely unmod me? That asshole! That was my bad. I was trying to get you removed from being the 2006 season in review mod and forgot to switch a setting back.

Jim (Tex) and Blake (Wite) have been extremely long-time posters and tremendous posters. Not only that, they have both served as fantastic members of the moderating team who have earned a promotion (or as they will soon find out, a demotion) to the admin ranks. I think they both bring a lot of great attributes to the table, most notable, both are very strong posters and obviously avid White Sox fans, but they also bring a key character trait to look and try to bring out the good in posters and understand the moderate lightly concept which I believe in and which I believe allows our posters to have freedom to go into various conversations (and to be emotional from time-to-time). With that said, we all know there are certain, simple rules that members are expected to abide by. We will also be announcing some other changes in the coming week as we work to bring on some new blood! PS: Thanks to everyone on Soxtalk.com for making this place what it is!!!

So fired up for the US game tonight. USA USA!!!

RIP Tony. One of my all time favorites. Remember watching many a game down in San Diego, including getting to see his 3000th hit . Such a sweet swing and an all time legend with the bat. Always seemed like a great guy too.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jun 13, 2014 -> 12:09 PM) The top. Do i need to spell it out? Ok, I will C H I S O X F N LOL.

QUOTE (Brian @ Jun 12, 2014 -> 08:04 PM) Heat should ditch Wade for Melo. That could happen.

QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Jun 12, 2014 -> 07:04 PM) Where's J4L to remind us how easily the Heat were gonna roll the Spurs? Every offesnsive possession by the Heat looks forced and sloppy while the Spurs are getting clean looks. 1 game away from a potential dismantling of the Heat!!! NBA offseason could get really interesting with a Heat win!!!

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 13, 2014 -> 06:58 AM) Every day that Rodon doesn't sign, pisses away the small chance that he could pitch for Chicago this year. And that is fine with me. I am in no rush. He's thrown a lot of innings / pitches already and it would be foolish to rush him. The time off should be good for his arm.

QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ Jun 12, 2014 -> 12:53 PM) 1990, Bob Welch. Knew it was Welch, for whatever reason thought it was 88 or 89.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jun 12, 2014 -> 12:39 PM) If Tanaka ends the season with a 2.02 ERA and 25 wins, he is winning the ROY, CY, and MVP. Exactly; Strong ERA, great K numbers, etc. Add in 25 wins, which we all know isn't fully controlled by a pitcher, but it still is a strong statement. Plus hasn't it been since the late 80's since someone won that many?

QUOTE (Melissa1334 @ Jun 12, 2014 -> 12:08 PM) who do you guys think will end up winning the roy? neither will end up with these numbers imo, but espn has them on pace for: abreu:.270/47/123 tanaka:25-3 2.02 No doubt about it...Tanaka is ROY if he puts up those numbers. Not even close to me.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 11, 2014 -> 02:31 PM) SoxNet.net ‏@SoxNet 15s With today's signings, Sox look to have around just short of $400k in savings to use towards Rodon or ~$6.1million total. #MLBDraft I still won't be surprised if he signs for slot.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jun 11, 2014 -> 10:33 AM) Trading Noah for love defeats the purpose for trading for Love, which was presumably to field a better basketball team. Getting a bunch of 10-20 first round rookies to surround him and a broken Rose doesn't really do that. It extends your window though and you still can make a run at Melo. Not saying I'd do it but something worth considering.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jun 10, 2014 -> 07:00 PM) Has there ever been a pitcher in the MLB or the minors who has ever been a full time starting pitcher AND a position player on his days off? I know Mike Hampton and Micah Owings and Carlos Zambrano had pinch-hit before, but did anyone play full time as both a pitcher and a hitter? Babe Ruth.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 10, 2014 -> 06:24 PM) Jim Callis ‏@jimcallisMLB 1h 7th-rder Jake Peter agrees w/@WhiteSox on $203,800 (full value at 198). Creighton, 2B/SS for now, also to 96 mph on mound. @MLBDraft I really am not following why we picked him up as a middle infielder but I do love drafting athletic middle infielders. Arm obviously plays great there, but not a lot of good things about his bat. Love his upside on the mound.