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So is Hossa in fact a Hawk?

QUOTE (rangercal @ Jul 1, 2009 -> 09:27 AM) that still has nothing to do with the writing on the wall for 3 weeks. Just wondering if 101 had inside info. The Bulls are going to try to resign Gordon. The problem is they haven't been able to find a taker on Hinrich or at least not at the value the Bulls want (as they really value Kirk, but want Gordons offense without taking on luxury tax or ruining there cap-room for 2010. Ben Gordon sign and trade with the Blazers is a possibility if Hinrich doesnt' go to the Blazers.

QUOTE (chisoxfan09 @ Jul 1, 2009 -> 10:00 AM) Wow with Vitters and Cashman it looks like the Flubbies are finally doing something right with the farm. Doh!! They are both a long ways away and the Cubs system is still considered one of the worst in baseball.

The only way the Sox make a move like this is if they are buying someone else or getting something that helps them now and in the future.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 1, 2009 -> 09:16 AM) Don't forget some of the other, lower round guys. For example, if he ever comes back healthy, there's this Danks kid who was drafted in round 7 who looks pretty good. Dex Carter and Hudson have some potential as well. Either way Beckham is a f***ing stud. I long said if this team was going to compete it would be because the young players and right now it is the young players that have infused a new mix to the club. Plus Danks and Floyd have been freaking ridiculous.

QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Jun 29, 2009 -> 09:35 PM) The one thing the Sox don't have right now is a franchise damning contract. In this economy, one bad deal can really hamper the plans of the team. Rios in his later years is getting paid like a franchise player, yet over the last two years has put up numbers similar to a decent 6 hole hitter. Rios totally fits what the Sox I'm sure are looking for, but the deal is just awful. His Contract is a deal breaker. Ethier fits the bill but again the only way the Dodgers give him up is if they can get Cliff LEe or that sort of pitcher. Only way we get in is if the 3rd team prefers prospects and the Dodgers don't have the right combination of prospects to get the deal done and the Sox do.

I still continue to say Gavin Floyd is the best starter on the team. The guy is stellar and his ability to pitch deep into games is why he's going to win 20 games at least once, if not more times, in his career. Oh and for those that called me a moron for pointing out Gavin Floyd I say whose the moron now!!!!

If the Sox could get in a 3 way deal they might be able to get Andre Ethier in a deal that gives the Dodgers and additional starter. The key would be having the right package of youngsters to offer the team giving up the starter. I'm higher on Ethier than most but out of all the Dodgers outfielders he's the one they'd be most willing to move to bolster there rotation and with Manny coming back the Dodgers wouldn't mind upgrading there rotation with Ethier all while opening up a spot for Pierre to continue to play (Juan Pierre has been f***ing ridiculous this year). I really like Ethier too.

Rios is a solid player but he's never put up ridiculous numbers and his contract is pretty significant in this economy. The only way I'd do this move is if the Sox felt they had a contract that was a hinderance to them. We can't throw Paulie out there, although I would take Rios over Konerko because of Rios ability to play good defense in the OF, although Konerko is the better hitter. However, the Sox could probably send Linebrink and some change for Rios. The thing is, the Sox would be taking quite the chance, especially since money is coming off the books and you could probably do a lot better than Rios. However, Rios has tools and should see his power numbers improve by moving to the Cell. I'd be all over the 2006/2007 Rios. So bottom line, I just don't see where this deal makes financial sense to the Sox.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jun 29, 2009 -> 05:43 AM) +1 Tony. There isn't a single word of this post that I don't agree with. Holliday might fit into the core though, if the Sox think they can resign him. One of the positions the Sox will have to fill is the corner OF spot. Danks is damn good prospect but not a sure thing and he'll get handed one of the OF spots, Quentin will be in the other, and than there is the open spot when Dye moves to the DH spot. The only thing is we'd probably be targetting a left handed hitting corner outfielder to replace Thome's lefty bat in the lineup.

QUOTE (BearSox @ Jun 29, 2009 -> 08:24 PM) He can't be, considering his teammate in AA and fellow 07 draft class pick Bumgarner was born in 89 and is about 8 months older than Alderson.. I thought Alderson was the younger of the too but that was off the top of my head. I know those two are the two youngest in AA or were about 3 weeks ago with Viciedo being the 3rd youngest.

QUOTE (whitesoxbrian @ Jun 29, 2009 -> 07:20 PM) Well, their best hitting prospect is Buster Posey, and he's untouchable. Therefore, I'd settle with Sanchez and Tim Alderson. He's one of their better pitching prospects and he's only 21. Just an FYI, but aside from Gordon Beckham, ALderson would be the best prospect in our system and he's one of the elite pitching prospects in all of baseball. The youngest player in AA too, IIRC.

QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Jun 29, 2009 -> 10:44 AM) No bruises down leg, and no pain when they pulled and twisted leg. All the pain is located in the kneecap region, specifically on the top of the kneecap (or front, hard to describe, but if laying down it would be the highest point). There is alot of swelling around the upper part of the knee cap too. If it is just a strain they can drain the fluid and start PT. Maybe you dislocated the knee cap or something?

If Thome accepts would it make sense to move him in a deal, buy an OFer and let Quentin DH the remainder of the year (for his foot). I know the Sox are looking to add a corner OFer if they can find one.

QUOTE (chisoxfan09 @ Jun 29, 2009 -> 10:34 AM) Chisoxfn, is Hudson on the same fast track as Poreda was? Or are his circumstances a little bit different? JPN does Hudson have a better arsenal of 3-4 pitches as oppsoed to Poreda who is continuing to improve/develop his secondary pitches with Coop? Hudson has a better feel for pitching so to speak, but doesn't necessarily have the plus plus pitch that Poreda has. Poreda's sinking fastball from the left side is very very legit. However, Hudson appears to be very polished as he's at his third stop in the organization this year (Low A, High A, AA). Nice mixture of pitches, good movement, and according to JPN his velocity topped out at 98 in his first start. Pitched more in the low to mid 90's though.

All of those ligaments I mentioned are in the knee area. Do you have bruising down your jointline (ie, running down your leg. And most importantly when they did tests on your knee and pulled and twisted your leg, did it hurt like hell?

I'd be thrilled with that deal. I love Heisey and Stubbs. Both are stellar prospects. But I doubt the Reds give up all that. You are talking about some very good prospects. I realize we are also talking about very good players. It is much more likely that Dotel will be the only guy we end up getting draft pick compensation for next season. If the Sox are going to deal someone it would be Liney as they might figure they could sell him (I doubt it). And right now they aren't going to make some massive sale, especially not when Quentin is due back and the starting rotation is really coming along. Plus the offense is looking better and better.

I'm pretty sure you must have torn your ACL/MCL/Miniscus or a combination of those.

Was Transformers any good?

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 29, 2009 -> 09:26 AM) It's somewhat hard to see how they can get around that. They have a potential CF on the way up for next year in D2: the mighty Danks, They have reinforcements at every other position on the diamond, they appear to be deep with young starting pitching, their bullpen is expensive but has a lot of good parts, and we're going to have money to spend this offseason. Danks/Quentin/????. Dye probably moves to DH.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jun 29, 2009 -> 09:29 AM) Who arrives first - Hudson or Shirek? Hudson is a much better prospect and arrives first.

Dan Hudson, get used to that name. And who knows if someone gets hurt or whether Richard/Poreda both pan out, etc. Plenty can happen. Expect the Sox to make a run at a corner OF though.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 26, 2009 -> 04:17 PM) I'll be honest, I never used to go on futuresox.com. With the site down the past few days, I was on there all the time. You guys do a great job. Now let's get these guys signed! I don't think ST is going to be down very often anymore. This new server is a massive upgrade to what we used to have. Ain't cheap but its badass.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 26, 2009 -> 04:17 PM) I'll be honest, I never used to go on futuresox.com. With the site down the past few days, I was on there all the time. You guys do a great job. Now let's get these guys signed! Well you my friend are missing out. Just wait till Collari writes his first piece. And than we are working significantly on getting more guys in the Collari mold who are involved with the minor league franchises to contribute. It will single-handedly be the best team specific minor league site on the web. Yep, I'm very arrogant about the collective White Sox minor league knowledge on the site.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 26, 2009 -> 04:08 PM) When did Bellamy sign? Four days ago or so. Dude, FutureSox is all over that s*** fathom, We RAWK!!!!