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QUOTE (fathom @ Nov 16, 2008 -> 12:56 PM) Great post, I was thinking the same thing. So true. The first thing the Bears need to do is find a way to get a pass rushing defensive end. You get that and that will immediately help improve the secondary.

QUOTE (fathom @ Nov 16, 2008 -> 12:36 PM) He wants 3 yr, 48 mil Thats a little steep, but I still wouldn't have a problem because I Think your better off overpaying and getting less years. He should still have at least two above average years left in him and one average year. I'd prefer a 2yr deal with an option and I'd imagine he might settle at 3/36. He's a downgrade from Dye, but if the Sox are potentially shopping Thome (which has been hinted at, although I honestly don't know where he'd accept a trade to) than Abreu would be a sweet pick-up to be the lefty bat that replaces Thome and than if Dye is moved as well you'd have Q in right and Abreu in left. I'd hope the Sox would have been able to get a couple A type prospects for Thome/Dye combined (one being a CF and one being a pitcher) and than maybe the Sox consider signing Derek Lowe to replace a traded Javier Vazquez. Lowe is probably repped by Boras though, but if you could again get a shorter term deal it would be well worth it.

I often used to talk about how overrated Hester was. Look at the Bears history of return guys, Hester was the best and most explosive but the Bears scheme had a lot to do with that (Azumah, Mylbrn, Rdub McQuarters, etc).

QUOTE (lostfan @ Nov 16, 2008 -> 12:32 PM) Ask a Steelers fan about Cowher... he isn't all that, the only reason they don't hate his guts is because of the Super Bowl season. I don't buy that. They were a dominant team for a long long time with Cowher.

QUOTE (rangercal @ Nov 16, 2008 -> 11:20 AM) Does the Urlacher Int and Big Mike Brown Hits count too? Urlachers interception was actually piss poor coverage. An even semi decent throw and that is an easy TD for the Pack. Urlacher is f***ing terrible.

QUOTE (fathom @ Nov 16, 2008 -> 10:42 AM) Marty Booker has been terrible lately. Neither coordinator shows any creativity. It's beginning to look like this Bears team is lacking in too many aspects to make the playoffs this season. Like I said a long time ago, one of the worse WR's corps I've ever seen. We had Lloyd with two random games but the WR's have been downright abysmal (look at the drops and lack of ability to create seperation or make really good catches).

If the Sox trade Dye, I would be a major proponent of signing Bobby Abreu to a 2 year deal. Abreu has a nice left handed stroke and his numbers were partially aided by the short porch in Yankee stadium, but he'll get on base a lot and still has some speed (22 stolen bases). I also recall him having a good relationship with Ozzie Guillen and Ken Williams has often been linked to him. I also have absolutely zero idea what he's looking for in terms of a contract, but I'd give him good money.

If they ever have an MLB channel (well I guess directtv does, but a national one) than I believe it would be cool if they televised things like AFL games and other random big minor league games where two stud prospects are battling, etc.

Thats badass.

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Nov 15, 2008 -> 12:50 PM) Randy has said that he'd like to stay in the NL and he's looking for around $8M. I believe the big unit will end up in Los Angeles (Dodgers).

f*** me, I don't want the Yanks or Boston in this equation. If they are out I don't see any other team making a type of offer that just blows Kenny away. Again I'm making an assumption that Kenny is interested and I truly hope he is. This guy could be quite the outfielder or 3bman.

QUOTE (GreatScott82 @ Nov 14, 2008 -> 01:26 PM) There is no way Fields gets the ax on a starting position again this year. Either he starts with us or he gets traded. With guys like Getz, Beckham and maybe Viciedo waiting in the wings, it may make sense to trade him for the right price. I'm going to hope that if he sticks around that the Sox really know that his health issues were the cause of his dissapointing season. I still am not the biggest FIelds fan because he has holes in his swing that will prevent him from being a perennial all star (unless he hits 45+ hr's a year) because he'll never hit for that great of an average. He does have good speed though for a 3Bman, upside (as much as I hate on the guy, he has the tools and is cheap and affordable).

Varitek is a good leader but the Sox have AJ and I don't see Varitek taking a backup job (plus there is the whole issue with them both being lefties). I do think a team could get lucky on Varitek with him rebounding to an extent but he's definitely on the downside of his career.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Nov 15, 2008 -> 08:17 PM) The Brewers are reversing course and apparently not going to spend big bucks on a FA closer...not even B. Lyon. They feel that they've been "relatively" successful in the past with the likes of Cordero, Turnbow, Torres. Perhaps they also feel a little burned by spending money to give Eric Gagne one more chance to prove he's not the same pitcher he once was. I would honestly think if the Brewers were going to try and compete the Sox and Brewcrew could work a blockbuster deal involving Jenks. Brewers have a lot of nice chips and you could even expand to go after Prince Fielder (although Fielder's value is > Jenks in my book).

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Nov 15, 2008 -> 08:11 PM) Why is that so tough to imagine? Bobby was a 24 year old AA pitcher when he replaced Hermanson in '05. Did this comment come from the Sox org? I also don't think that we should compare Jenks situation with Links in the sense that they don't have the pure stuff. However, Link does have a nice fastball but I don't think I'd describe him of having "closer" stuff. I do think he has the potential to start as one of the last guys in the pen and eventually develop into a set-up type guy.

QUOTE (shipps @ Nov 16, 2008 -> 05:58 AM) Yeah that sounds great,although I might not wanna take Mar being I see him all the time now.I didnt know you still had that place in Arizona.Is it near Glendale? 25 minutes away. It's in Mesa. Rented most of the year but we always keep it free for a couple weeks in March so when we go to spring training we got the place to stay.

QUOTE (shipps @ Nov 15, 2008 -> 10:24 AM) Have you purchased any type of package deals when you went?Like a hotel+game tix kind of deal.Is there anything like that as an option? Just come out when I come out and get Scalise to go...you'll have a free place to stay at and all you'll have to cover is tix and airfare (I'll have my car there).

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 14, 2008 -> 11:17 AM) I would trade both of them for him and a pen prospect to be quite honest. He would be a perfect fit for us considering I think Danks will be a corner guy when he comes up and Rasmus is a plus fielder with a plus plus arm in CF. I disagree with you. Danks has better defensive tools, whether your talking about CF or the Corner outfield spots.

Hopefully he gets claimed and the Sox can clear that cash.

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Nov 14, 2008 -> 10:27 AM) By "dangling" do you mean "Mark Gonzales just threw his name out there because he knows nothing of the Cardinals Organization"? The Cardinals were unwilling to even talk about moving Rasmus just 4 months ago when better players were being offered up for him, they're not going to relinquish him now for 1-2 years of Dye and his 8 figure salary, Rasmus is far too valuable to that organization. Rasmus is far too hyped by that org, but you are right in stating that they will never give him up or it would take a lot more than his true value to get him.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Nov 14, 2008 -> 10:14 AM) Whatever you are on, I will have some. We have Dye probably under control for 2 more seasons and he's been one of the most productive outfielders in baseball since putting on a White Sox uniform. Rasmus is a toolsy prospect that is a stage or two more advanced than Jordan Danks. Danks is actually a better athlete and while there is a ton of hype over Ramsus I think people should take a look at his stats cause they aren't exactly dominant. I'm not saying he doesn't have the tools, I'm just saying that he isn't a sure fire prospect (nor is Jordan Danks) where as Dye is a borderline all star year in year out. That has value and that value is more than Rasmus on his own. Say the Dodgers lose out on Ramirez, I'd much rather put together a package for Kemp. Kemp is a far better prospect than Rasmus and has had a good deal of success at the major league level already and has fallen out of love a bit in LA. I'd be thrilled to get Rasmus because of the tools he brings but again, I'm not doing it for Dye straight up (albeit I should factor in that the Sox would be able to do something awful nice with that 12M in cash).

He'd be a nice fit, but I wouldn't trade Dye straight up for Rasmus. I would probably trade a combination of Dye & Javy for a package involving Rasmus, a pitching prospect, and Ankiel. Rasmus is also a bit overhyped, imo. Very talented in terms of tools but he hasn't necessarily dominated the minors.

Really enjoyed role models. Good movie to take your girlfriend too (assuming she can take a few crude jokes) because its a comedy with a solid story.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 13, 2008 -> 09:40 AM) So, the 2 supposed "go here if you're ever in Philly and want a cheesesteak" places are Geno's and Pats. Pats is better but if you want to be a big you can just get one of each as they are diagnoally across the street from each other.

I loved the attitude OC brought.