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Sweeney is leading off and playing CF for the A's.

Now that he's down in the lineup, I'll continue to say he's not the long term option but as a whole I like the kid and he's in a tough spot, I hope he rallies and comes up with some big hits for the Sox!!!!

Smart move.

Wow, the kid finally got his shot due to injuries and looked a lot better last night. Horrific news, RIP Nick, Rip Nick.

Well I don't know who exactly was the genius behind things, but Steve Stone is the biggest f***ing upgrade in the history of upgrades. I loved DJ more than most and am glad he's still broadcasting, but Stone is the best analyst in the business and its such a joy hearing him. I'd probably have made this thread sooner, but I was at work for yesterdays game and DVR'd todays so I just got through it now and I'm speachless at how good it is to hear Stoney. Thanks Sox!!!

QUOTE (EvilJester99 @ Apr 8, 2009 -> 07:45 PM) There was talk on the Afternoon Saloon that supposedly Holt didn't want to come to the Bears.... but that may have been b4 the Cutler trade. Ya, that report came out just after the trade but I really think it was a quote from Holt's agent prior to the trade. I really believe if the Bears offer fair money (ie, they don't expect some serious discount) and Lovie, Pace, and Cutler put out a welcome committee than he's Chicagos. I really hope so at least. I also know Hester is campaigning for Holt.

sorry guys, I'm putting a kabosh to this right now. Its just not classy bringing this out. I don't mind the Wise thread because its pointing more so at the fact that the organization has completely ignored the top of the order and center field for a couple years now. Walker did his job last year, depsite how much people want to complain. Now if we get shut out the rest of the week, post away, but after one game, hell naw.

I'm at work, but I got this bad boy DVR'd and rest assured I can't wait to see me some White Sox baseball.

Evidently John Clayton reported yesterday that Holt is waiting for offers from the Bears and Giants (already has them from Tenn and Jacksonville) before he signs.

Aj shouldn't be on there. Teamates don't hate him (aside from a couple people in San Fran).

QUOTE (Reddy @ Apr 8, 2009 -> 03:20 PM) after one game. though actually i agree with you. i think he's in for a down year. I was basing it on an entire spring training. I know you don't look at spring necessarily and say wow this guys going to suck, but as a whole, I looked at him in spring and for the most part he looked really bad at the plate. Just physically he didn't look right. Very slow swing which looked significantly longer than last years where he seemed to just be short and quick to the ball and that enabled him to drive the s*** out of it.

Is this the poster former known as soxfan420?

I saw Nunez pitch and he had very little in the shape of a breaking ball and that meant that he got hammered in the minor league game I saw him pitch in. His velocity looked good, but as a whole wasn't a fan of his delivery or secondary stuff. Small sample size though. But a package involving Santeliz or Omogrosso plus the other guys you mention is too much for a guy that has no shot at a starting job in Anaheim and is considered an older minor leaguer in general with limited tools.

The one in-house option is moving Ramirez to CF, but given how Ozzie has raved about his defense, that won't happen and I agree they shouldn't do that. Nothing more valuable than a SS who can hit and field at a high level. I'm not saying Ramirez has proven himself but the Sox clearly believe he'll do that. If Getz is ready, than a Getz/Fields combo is the way to go. Heck, my biggest concern offensively, sans the leadoff spot, is Carlos Quentin. Mechanically his swing is off and the bat speed is noticeably slower. My hope is that is because he's still recovering to baseball shape following the injury and that he will continue improve until he is back at 100%, but currently he looks like a shell of the player we saw last year.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 8, 2009 -> 01:44 PM) Would the Angels give him up for that price? Broadway is capable of jumping in and the Angels clearly have some potential holes in the rotation if Santana/Lackey have hiccups. I think it would be a possibility, especially given how many guys are ahead of Willits on the totum pole. Maybe swing a relief prospect plus Broadway and see if they bite.

I think Ozzie is more or less stating that he's the best of the options they have and he's trying to explain to the fans don't blame Wise, blame me or blame Kenny. Just my two cents and I fully expect the Sox to try and acquire and take a chance on a youngster or pick up some sort of veteran who might not be a leadoff guy but has a history of a high OBP and go with him.

I might just have her and I watch the movie that week to kind of set-it-up. So I say thanks in advance Balta, you've just made my job much easier for the end of the month.

Holt is going to be the guy, book it.

I just googled it and it looks damn tasty. Might have to use my mileage to get a hotel and do a little PCH road trip with the gal for her birthday.

I watched like 10 minutes of Sideways and was bored. I take it that the Hitching Post was in the movie?

I'm intrigued with this hitching post you speak of. Is it really good? What would you recommend. I might take the women there.

Its time the White Sox give up a Broadway or something for Reggie Willits. I don't think Willits is the greatest player in the world, but he would be a good fit and a guy to take a chance on. He might have just played ridiculously over his head during that one season in Anaheim, but he has a very good high and should at least put up a .340 OBP while playing mediocre defense in CF.

Pace is now lobbying for the Bears to get Holt. The Bears offer the best QB out of the teams competing for Holt and the most familiarity. He'll be a Bear, book it.

I hate saying it, but Ken Williams looked like quite the athlete when I saw him play a week or two ago. Still has a ways to go, but he had a couple nice hits.

What did Lovie say about Holt?