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QUOTE(jenks45monster @ Feb 23, 2008 -> 05:30 AM) Thats why I said it's a win-win situation, because if he isn't healthy, we don't throw away a ton of money, but if he is we can have a solid starter. And yes I know he didn't even hit 90MPH a few weeks ago in the Dominican Winter League. The Sox agree with you, they've tried to sign him to a cheap deal, but the non guarantee of a rotation spot has left him to keep looking.

Player I'm most excited about is Swish, best value IMO was Quentin, and I know it's not popular, but I'm glad we have Uribe in the mix. Whether it's second base, or back to a utility role, I think we will be glad we have him, if nothing more than for depth. Plus his comments were right on the money of what I wanted to hear. I'm optimistic with his attitude staying positive.

QUOTE(nitetrain8601 @ Feb 17, 2008 -> 05:31 AM) Well apparently, they were spot on with the White Sox last year. I don't quite remember what their projections for us were. Not so much in 05 though...

Supposedly Boras refused to negotiate with Crede's intention to test the market. Why offer a contract when you're being told not to.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Feb 11, 2008 -> 10:31 PM) He also fervently wastes tax payers time and money, but thats another story.... Thank you, it needed to be said.

Anyone see that Quentin is only 80-85% right now. Not worried, but that could come into play for the start of the season. Most people have him penciled in, but we may more realistically start with: Owens CF Cabrera SS Swisher LF Thome DH Konerko 1st Dye RF AJ C Fields 3rd Richar 2nd

Maybe the Sox pick up Lowry to spin off to an NL team in a separate trade?

Keeping Mac makes sense to me, and I think he will rebound. I'm willing to gamble his trade value by opening the season with him in MR. I think he'll produce and get some hitters out this year, refocused.

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Jan 18, 2008 -> 02:52 PM) I understand that those contracts are not comparable but this is nothing more than an $11M band aid. That's pretty pricey for a band aid. Nah Eddie Guardado would be a band aid, Dotel has the chance to be neosporin

So is the consensus that the Angels interest is moderate at the moment for PK, as they believe Kotchman will produce as well for a cheaper price? I think after losing Cabrera though, they may be interested in adding some leadership to the club. Anderson is a leader I believe, but may be ending his time soon, and I'm not sure about Vlad. He seems to be a more lead by example, which is PK's style, but it seems different. It's just a nice thought to maybe be able to retool, not rebuild, with some young talent ready to go now. A Kendrick and Santana would really be great I think.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Jan 11, 2008 -> 10:14 PM) Joe Crede was given the award just to spite Alex Rodriguez who's OPS+ was 27 points higher than Crede's. That's a HUGE difference in productivity. Joe Crede was one of the better offensive 3B in a down year for the position but he was nowhere near the best. It's just like how the GG award is partially biased towards good hitters.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jan 5, 2008 -> 07:49 AM) Fruity Pebbles ROCK Yes, but I believe Coco Pebbles handle the milk a little better...

QUOTE(jackie hayes @ Dec 15, 2007 -> 05:52 PM) ...except that the Sox wanted him to play left field... I have my doubts about that

QUOTE(witesoxfan @ Dec 14, 2007 -> 09:48 PM) He has tried to trade Fields like one time; the player he was getting back was Miguel Cabrera. Miguel Cabrera. Not Randy Winn. ...but Miguel Cabrera. Who also plays third base...

Ozuna - provided he's healthy. Speed and aggressiveness is his game...

QUOTE(jenks45monster @ Dec 3, 2007 -> 11:44 PM) Some experts are saying that the 32 mil he was offered from the Dogders is "a little light" and should be raised to 2 yrs. for 38 mil. This whole idea of him being paid that much is getting way out of hand. It's a good chunk of change, but you have to figure that the money will be more if he's forced to take a two year deal. If it was a 4-5 years deal at 19 per, I agree it's way too much. For two years, it's still a lot, but takes a lot of the risk out from a team.

I wouldn't mind: Fukodome LF Cabrera SS Thome DH A. Jones CF Kotchman 1B Dye RF AJ C Fields 3rd Richar 2nd 1. MB 2. Vazquez 3. Contreras 4. Danks 5. Ervin Santana/Floyd If the Angels were interested in PK, assuming they lose out on Cabrera. You'd definitely need some right handed bench help, which we have some (Ozuna, Hall). It'd be nice to get Piazza on a cheap deal to help spell Thome and Kotchman, assuming he could play a little first. And before anyone even mentions it, I'm ignoring Toby Hall comparisons.

Fukodome LF Cabrera SS Thome DH PK 1B Dye RF AJ C Fields 3rd Richar 2nd Owens CF Oops - this is a prediction not want list...

If the Sox are true players for Cabrera, then it's conceivable that Danks would be going in a trade. If he could be had for Crede, then the Sox could replace him. Or maybe the Marlins would want him... I know it's a major long shot, just looking at the domino effect.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Nov 24, 2007 -> 04:53 PM) That is a huge IF, that I don't see happening. I could be wrong, maybe there isn't a market for Jones, but I just don't see it. It's probably more likely to develop after Rowand signs.

QUOTE(Punch and Judy Garland @ Nov 24, 2007 -> 04:03 PM) I think its not the deal itself in terms of money (the Orioles gave out similar deals last year) but I'd guess its the 4th year and the fact that Linebrink was a shell of his former self last year. Thats my guess With all the signings from Boras' clients alone, which the Sox are never apart of, how would this signing possibly get attention from the industry. They can all **** me if they're upset. That's absolutely ridiculous.

QUOTE(That funky motion @ Nov 23, 2007 -> 10:57 PM) He was really bad judging the ball in the Cell, last time he was here. That worries me! Maybe it was really windy... Any player would have to adjust, even Hunter who is used to playing in a dome most of the time.

QUOTE(fathom @ Nov 23, 2007 -> 06:06 PM) and it's too bad Ozzie never kicked his ass. Its never too late... Of course Mariotti chooses not to go Sox games, yet write about the clubhouse and interactions as if it were first hand knowledge. If he ever had the balls, which I'm confident he doesn't, maybe there will be a slight chance. What a wonderful day that would be.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Nov 23, 2007 -> 05:54 PM) Didn't the Sox just outbid everyone else for the top reliever on the free agent market? Mariotti will either conveniently ignore it, or make a claim it's irresponsible spending. Stuff like - The guy isn't that good or it's a diversion to not spend elsewhere and that they were still cheap because it was only a reliever and the Blizzard of Oz will screw everything up - the end.

Mariotti will do whatever it takes to make a good situation look bad, and a bad situation look worse. Its his life mission against the Sox, and its disgusting that he makes a good living off of it.