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Ozzie would never have the balls to do that. And yes, I would still take Hanley and not think twice, as I'm sure most sane fans would also.

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ May 18, 2010 -> 03:00 PM) We also need the Nets to not win the draft lotto. This too. I would die of laughter if the Knicks..er...I mean JAZZ won it.

All we need is a Hawks win tonight to top off this day!

WOOO! 1 game SWEEPS! We are good at those this season.

Avila?! Don Kelly?! I'm sure even Randy Williams can get these guys out.

Ya I would have put in Pena for sure. Prove me wrong Bobby!

Nix flies out. Perhaps this means Ozzie will take a closer look at him since getting on base doesn't seem to work.

Carlos Quentin is alive today.

Wooo! Santos 1st pressure situation and gives up.. nada.

Jones first CS of the season.

QUOTE (Ozzie Ball @ May 18, 2010 -> 01:33 PM) I'm expecting someone like Workman or Wimmers. At least this way I can't be disappointed... or I'll just be less disappointed. If it is Wimmers, I'll be a bit disappointed to be honest. And Texas pitchers scare me, so I'm shot on Workman.

Konerko's numbers are going down a bit. This is where other guys have to pick it up cause you knew guys like Konerko, Jones, Rios wouldn't stay hot forever.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ May 18, 2010 -> 12:27 PM) I dont know the numbers. Id just rather not give up on a young good goalie. If that means other pieces have to go, so be it (imo). But as long as the Hawks can keep their core group together and have a solid goalie, they have a chance to compete. That is why I suggested trading for one with enormous potential. If i'm trading guys like Versteeg/Sharp/Byfuglien/Bolland/etc.. I would want a young franchise goalie back (like a Bernier, Schneider, Price, etc..) or you keep Niemi and draft a goalie to groom for the long haul if the brass doesn't feel Niemi is the future/doesn't have that much upside. Montreal has to make a decision on Halak as well as he is playing out of his mind right now, and will also cost alot as a RFA and they still have Price. (though I would think they want to keep Halak) Other teams as well.

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ May 18, 2010 -> 01:26 PM) Right, now i've pretty firmly set on wanting Austin Wilson to be our pick. That's predicated by the belief that Raunado will be taken before that. IF he isn't i'd like to bring him. After that we need to get a projectable LHP and some middle infield depth that can swing the bat. As I said in the catch-all thread, I still think we are taking a pitcher with our first pick. (and rightfully so) I don't think you'll be disappointed if it's the current M.O. we've been doing. (high upside guy) I got a few guys in mind, just hope we don't select a "safe" pick. Raunado scares me a bit, but you know I still love him.

This is the type of park Juan Pierre would thrive in.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ May 18, 2010 -> 01:24 PM) Ozzie is a pretty bad in game manager, pretty bad at match ups. His only good trait was that he seemingly worked well with the team and got them to play at a higher level than maybe they should have. The last few years he has not brought much to the table. I like Ozzie and hell always have 2005, but if you want change, it starts at the top. I agree with you 100% and I've talked about this before in the past.

I agree with Rock that the way he is playing, he will be out of the price range for the Hawks. Some team can offer him 3+ mil. We net draft picks back if we don't match. At this point, that will be a very tough decision especially when we still have to move Huet, Sopel, etc.. perhaps even 1 or 2 of Sharp/Versteeg/Byfuglien/Bolland.

DirtySox take a bow!

QUOTE (DirtySox @ May 18, 2010 -> 01:05 PM) Forum needs a dedicated draft thread imo. They usually have one for the actual draft itself (in fact 2 of them 1 for rounds 1-4 and the other for rounds 5-on), but that wouldn't be a bad idea.

How bout that. Detroit fans were saying Pierre sucks and is horrible and he gets his 2nd XBH of the year and DRIVES IN 2 runs. Perhaps sox fans should start doing that at the cell.

QUOTE (docsox24 @ May 18, 2010 -> 12:43 PM) i thought they gave up on him too fast. he only played 2 real seasons and had over .800 ops both years. then the next year he didnt even get an at bat! They did.. but that is another discussion for another day.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ May 18, 2010 -> 12:46 AM) Quick question: where do people stand with Niemi as far as the future of this team? Is he the guy for the future or do we still look to get a veteran goalie this offseason? I'm torn on him to be honest. I think the best case would still to be trade for a young goalie with great potential (Bernier, Schneider, Price, etc..) and build him with Kane/Toews, but Niemi is a solid fairly young player in his own right (and you know if he helps win the cup, people in Chicago want that goalie back). IF he doesn't cost you too much (remember we still have to re-sign him as a RFA and manage the cap) you do it and perhaps draft a goalie in the future to groom, unless the org. feels Niemi is the future for another 10+ years. No doubt it should be Niemi/Crawford next year.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ May 18, 2010 -> 12:32 PM) I like the enthusiasm and appreciate the information girlslikebaseball. Welcome aboard!!! ^^^^^^^^^^^^

Jones.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ May 17, 2010 -> 11:17 PM) Wilson > Brentz And I'm saying this right now and not after the fact. I'll be extremely disappointed if we don't take Wilson at #13 if he's on the board. I still think we are taking a pitcher with our first pick. (and rightfully so) I don't think you'll be disappointed if it's the current M.O. we've been doing. (high upside guy) I got a few guys in mind, just hope we don't select a "safe" pick.