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QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 7, 2009 -> 09:55 PM) Just gotta hope that Bosh winds up being his eventual replacement. No.. give me Wade. LeBron is a dream so I excluded him.

QUOTE (knightni @ Nov 7, 2009 -> 09:49 PM) Gonna be real shocked if they win 50. Hell I'm surprised your not shocked they are 4-2. They beat some pretty legit teams already. Noah.. Feel The Funk!!! :headbang

My god, I love Joakim Noah.

Cliff Lee's option also picked up. Probably the biggest no brainer of all no brainers.

I might as well post the LF names as well though some of them can be or should be DHs.

The problem is most of those names on that FA list (or these proposals) are either LF, or old DHs at this point. I personally think our RF will probably come via trade by KW, though one interesting name on that list (though he's had two brutal years, then again.. it was with a horrid team and maybe a change of scenery and revival of career is in order) is Austin Kearns who actually has a career .353 OBP. I haven't seen him though for a long time so I dunno if he's as bad as it seems though but I think he coulda be a perfect buy low candidate and will still only be 30 midway through the upcomming season so he's still in his prime window. Wasn't he top 3 in the fielding bible award a couple years ago Kalapse? I always remembered him being very good defensively in RF. Risky, but I think being dicked around over in Washington, not to mention going to a contender and hitter friendly park (which I believe he's played mostly in pitcher's parks in his career) can be beneficial for him. It also depends what we want to do with Quentin who can either stay in LF, get moved to RF which solves that problem, or can DH depending on what KW does in the outfield and be that "last resort guy". It's always fun though to discuss this stuff as we all (and even other fans on other teams) know that KW is very unpredictable. EDIT: Now looking at his UZR, he still plays a strong right field does Kearns. Here's some potential RF names on the block. Though I'm not a fan of the site

QUOTE (The Beast @ Nov 7, 2009 -> 12:55 AM) Dude - I'm 21. It's legal to drink. I don't do it often, but I don't mind having something to drink once in awhile. I just don't pound it like some others do. Tonight I tried a shot of straight vodka, had a miller light and then did the shot of straight everclear. Followed up by lots of cherry Coke. Might I add that drinking isn't really that big of a deal. LOL, I'm sorry just with all the bullcrap many here have had to put up with you on this issue over the years, I just find it very humbling and very hilarious. I mean there was recent thread just a few months back on you against it. Though I don't wanna stir this thread up or backtrack it so I'll just leave it alone. Welcome to the game though.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Nov 7, 2009 -> 12:51 AM) Everclear is awesome. As is Bacardi 151. I love Everclear also. I think the only drink which always makes me have "stories" or "bad experiences" or really get to me is Jäger.

QUOTE (The Beast @ Nov 7, 2009 -> 12:41 AM) I had a straight shot of that s*** (Everclear). It's disgusting - made me feel like I had a sore throat after I had it. Did I actually just read you and drinking in the same sentence? No it can't be..... :o :o I must be hopped on pop (damn pepsi) or something.

I'm sure Quentin is also saddened by Josh leaving. Barring any unforeseen changes, I hope Beckham has an incredible career at 2B.

QUOTE (SockMe @ Nov 6, 2009 -> 11:15 PM) regarding the potential Crawford trade, is that just something that Cowley made up or is that a legit trade in the works? It was on B&B today from what Cowley mentioned. Supposedly could be a "sexy" rumor leading up to the Winter meetings.

QUOTE (2nd_city_saint787 @ Nov 6, 2009 -> 12:31 PM) Teahen would have lead the sox in doubles last year. Supposedly one of the main reasons why KW really liked him. We had the second fewest doubles in the league last year. Beckham, Teahan and hopefully a "back to normal" Rios should help solidlify the XBH with whoever else KW has up his sleeve this offseason. Very athletic players is what we are trying to generate.

:wub: I came. But seriously let's forget the bulls*** and sign Nick Johnson please. Lets start the balance of the OBP in the right order. Dunn would be fantastic as well, depending on what the Nats want back. Matsui I also wouldn't mind.

Looks like Ladd has a broken nose. Hawks gain a point, but lose in the shootout.

Wow...

QUOTE (tommy @ Nov 6, 2009 -> 06:01 PM) RF Crawford 2B Beckham LF Quentin 1B Konerko DH Flowers C AJP 3B Teahen CF Rios SS Ramirez I only count 3 guys that can get on base with at least a .350 clip (4 if you count Flowers). Flowers has the potential to do it, but counting on a rookie to do so right now is asking alot. And to hint.. Crawford has only done that twice in his career so I excluded him. We have the OPS guys.. I just want our offense to be alittle more stable all around with some OBP guys which I hope KW addresses this offseason.

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Nov 6, 2009 -> 05:49 PM) Even in that one big year he had with Atlanta he demonstrated his penchant for vastly different pre/post AS break splits. With a .200 point difference in OPS between the 2. Also, success with Atlanta and failure with Pittsburgh doesn't equal success in Chicago. Well... that means he's getting hot at the right time for a contending team..

I see Jason is giving you great hints on interracial dating huh Jeff? Bumpy road, but you'll love it. And learn to at least "tolerate" Perry movies. Some not even I am into, but he is pretty good. And if not, then yea say that's probably a rare case you don't have in common, but get the other things you do into effect.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Nov 6, 2009 -> 05:13 PM) This coupled with the LeBron leaving the court without shaking the Magics hand makes them one of the least classiest teams in the NBA. Not to mention ordering tapes to be burned from some unknown kid dunking in his face. LeBron is a joke.

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Nov 6, 2009 -> 05:20 PM) I don't think the trade has much of an impact for them this year. Both of their guys are going to the bench. I can definitely see Fields platooning with Jacobs at DH or 1B sometimes against lefties and Getz as the full time 2B or also platooning against righties. You could also see Callaspo either traded or moved to another position. Alex Gordon is really falling out of favor over there.

Royals fans love the deal as well BTW. I'd say it could be a nice deal for both sides when it's all said and done.

QUOTE (fathom @ Nov 6, 2009 -> 01:22 PM) Well, the one thing this trade does is increase Beckham's chances at making the Hall of Fame. Haha, no doubt about it.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Nov 5, 2009 -> 02:48 PM) I hope this means Beckham moves to 2B. That's probably the only way I'd like the move. You will be missed Chris Getz. That was the best scenario I wanted in the first place. Now we can watch Beckham turn into an all-star at a position he should win 9/10 times in the future.

Thank god.

I didn't think it was possible to like the guy even more than I do... I guess I do now.