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Aaron Rowand is a stud. This kid can hit. He just never got his chance to play. This year, I hope he has a great year playing at centerfield. This guy's workethic is off the charts. Here is my favorite part of that article.. “Maybe I don’t have the God-given ability of Magglio (Ordonez), Carlos (Lee) or Frank (Thomas),” Rowand said. “I don’t have the 6-foot-5 frame. For me, it’s all about working harder than the next guy. “I can’t slack off all winter, play golf and then just go pick up a bat,” Rowand added. “I enjoy coming in here and trying to better myself, and I feel lazy when I’m not working out.” That just shows you he's going to be in shape this spring, ready to play, and have his mind set focused. Gotta respect a guy like that. Go Arow! Go Reed! and go sox! :fthecubs

Welcome aboard chisoxfan79 I hope your right, but we've heard that alot of deals COULD go down, but they don't or someone backed off. It depends on how the situation is as far as negotiations go, and certain deals can take a while depending on the player/prospect given up etc..

Welcome Aboard Big S.

He's the guy that's going to save our season!!!

Rauch had very limited action in the majors. If Stewart is healthy, I'd rather have him. If not, give cotts his shot. Honel wont be in the bigs for another year or two. Grilli excites me as well. I would hate Person or Rauch there.

You think anyone has faith in Rauch?

I'm also rooting for the pats. Go Brady!!

Patriots 24 Colts 17 (comeback from Brady) Eagles 21 Panthers 16 (McNabb finally does it)..(but i'm rooting for Carolina)

O sorry about confusing you dude. Pretty soon I'll be asking myself the same thing when someone says something i'm not familar with.

There are more than 4 knuckle ball pitchers in this league, but I know you meant that in sarcasm. The point is he is easier to strikeout than lee IMHO. That's why I would pick Lee over Jones.

Do you watch the games he's in against knuckle ball pitchers? I didn't mean he couln't hit a lick. He's even admitted himself he's not a very good knuckle ball hitter. (reminds me of olivo) That's what I meant

Maybe Sosa can take that advice and finally add some "natural" muscle himself

Chisoxfn, you should be a colomnist and join that Around the Horn show. You'll be awesome in the Buy or Sell thing they have

Me too man! you are not alone. I remember when I got this computer (I have Gateway by the way) It was a speedy computer. Now when my friends put virusus in it, it dosent move as fast anymore. I just put up with it even though when i post something I don't notice that 5 other people posted in front of me It has it's good days and bad days as far as how fast it goes. To this day, I still put up with it.

Definitely Carlos over Jones. Jones is overrated IMO. This guy couldn't hit a knuckle if it was thrown to him. Based on the years both had, Carlos has More power, Hits, Better avg.(this yr.) and can draw some walks(proved that '02) lee has also worked more on his defense every year. He's amazing to watch (I believe I saw him quite often on Web gems for Baseball tonight.) The only MAJOR advantage Jones has over Lee is that he's left-handed. I'd take Carlos in a heartbeat though.

No I meant that for myself. I should have said "Im' not" at the beginning of that post But the only thing I've been hearing of frank this winter is his little fued with ozzie

Substitute Reed and Rowand put Willie and Wright/Rauch there Then your set

not going to say any names...cough...frank...cough...

I hope his career isn't over. Man that's a terrible way to end a short stint..

It was alittle cold outside for him

SHOOP?! GONE?!?! f*** YA!!!