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QUOTE (JPN366 @ Jul 21, 2009 -> 10:39 PM) It's hard to tell, I think he throws a slider or a change up. I'd definitely be happy to blog on Future Sox, that of course is up to the webmasters...hint hint Wait, don't you already? Or are you talking like a separate thing, which we could set-up, where your stories and latest stuff is on the left side or something.

Here's an interesting commentary by Mario Scalise from SoxNet And yes, something is brewing

Here's a Commentary from SoxNet.net, by Mario Scalise And yes, something is brewing

FS: 2009 Unsigned Draft Pick Update By Jason Gage FutureSox.com This means that the Sox might have actually reached deals with the prospects in question but those deals have not been announced as the league tends to sit on above-slot offers. Or the Sox might just be waiting patiently to see if the asking price drops before making their significant offer. What we can tell you from what we’ve heard: - The Sox appear confident that they’ll be able to sign Trayce Thompson and Justin Jones. - Bryan Morgado appears to be a wild-card. Initially the Sox had felt he’d be an easy sign as he was a college player without a college (Tennessee wasn’t going to keep him) but as a draft eligible sophomore who has opened up some scouts’ eyes at the Cape, his contract demands and leverage have been higher than expected. - Brian Goodwin and Dane Williams will go down to the wire. The odds aren’t good, but the Sox are going to give it a fighting shot.

Okay, I've split out the thread. I called it fantasy because this is much more like a Fantasy Sports Trade than a real trade and I want real trade discussion in our thread. Once you see this Dam, let me know, and I'll move it over to the Fantasy Forums where people can continue to discuss it there

If money isn't a factor than the Sox are basically getting all stars for each prospect dealt. Boston gets totally screwed giving up Lars and Lowell for PK. If money was a factor than Toronto would be doing incredibly well as they'd get Halladay and Rios contract off there books and get a lot of talent and I mean a lot. Chicago would be doing the worse because they'd be taking on a lot of contracts.

Okay, with that in mind, going to move this into the Trade Winds

QUOTE (Dam8610 @ Jul 22, 2009 -> 10:41 AM) Okay, don't flame me for this, this is not a rumor, this is not something I think will happen (so please spare me the "get off the XBox" comments), this is something I'm looking for advice on. If offered this deal, would you take it (assuming financial constraints were not a concern)? Toronto gets: LHSP Aaron Poreda LHSP Clayton Richard 3B Dayan Viciedo RHSP Dexter Carter 1B Lars Anderson (from Boston) Chicago gets: SP Roy Halladay 3B Mike Lowell (would move to 1B) RF Alex Rios 3B Scott Rolen Boston gets: 1B Paul Konerko OF Tyler Kuhn Boston just traded for LaRoche and Lowell might be out for the season. The Sox are also taking on an insane amount of payroll so I'd hope they'd be getting 40M in cash or so.

Pirates get back Argenis Diaz and Hunter Strickland. According to Balder and Goldstein the BoSox didn't give up much (nor should they of for 2 months of LaRoche). Diaz is a plus defender with no bat and Strickland was a projectable arm two years ago with a low 90's FB that hasn't been able to turn the corner.

For minor news that might not deserve it's own thread. Per Heyman's Twitter

Were getting to the final stretch before the trade deadline and the Sox are in the midst of a big time race and my guess is there is going to be a flurry of rumors the next 10 days (yep, I went out on a limb, LOL). So despite me not being the biggest proponent of it I know a lot of you have asked for it so in Soxtalk fashion you get it * Just a lot later than you had asked for it, LOL.

Why?

I believe he's still in the Instructional League's rehabbing and getting healthy. I put a question into the organization though a day or two ago and am waiting to hear back on it.

Schizer.

QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Jul 21, 2009 -> 07:00 PM) 2007 type night for Podsednik. Niemann made phenomenal pitches too. Two very good curves to put him away.

I'm telling you guys and I've siad it for a while Getz and Beckham are both keepers.

QUOTE (JohnCangelosi @ Jul 21, 2009 -> 06:54 PM) Guys, so lets play manager here. Who do you bring into the game in the 8th?? CR to start it? Liney? (lets hope not). (And I am assuming we don't score here) I'd assume Dotel will be in.

Its starts like this that show us why its important to be patient. I don't know if CR will put it all together but he really does have very good stuff from the left side.

Beautiful Clayton.

Huge inning for CR here. Lets have a nice 1-2-3 inning

Beck's...woo....

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 21, 2009 -> 05:18 PM) I apologize for asking another poster where his Willie McGee picture came from, next time I will send him a private e-mail so as not to injury anyone's brain. Ignore em Cau.

QUOTE (OldSmoky2 @ Jul 21, 2009 -> 03:58 PM) from futuresox.com Welcome aboard

Was Fields ever a part of the Soriano deal. I know Bmac did, but don't remember Fields.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 21, 2009 -> 02:47 PM) Will KG ever be 100% again? Will Pierce and Allen start showing their age? Will Rajon Rondo run in to the crowd and beat someone up? Will the Magic play way over there heads? Sorry, Orlando isn't that good. They got hot and made it deep.