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Sign me up for Hirsch, later JG... I agree though, I'd prefer to develop good young pitching and spend on positions.

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Dec 9, 2006 -> 05:02 PM) It's amazing how much everyone is overreacting when everyone knew that a starting pitcher was going to be traded this offseason. Not to mention that we set ourselves up nicely to plug in guys at the bottom of the rotation for the next few years.

QUOTE(shoota @ Dec 6, 2006 -> 05:36 AM) The fact that Ozzie admits Mack is a poor choice in center indicates what we've been speculating for months, that Ozzie knew Anderson in center is the best option he had, yet he let personal bias trump what was best for the team's success. Or he let the offense outweigh the defense.

QUOTE(SadChiSoxFanOptimist @ Dec 3, 2006 -> 05:32 PM) Conventional wisdom on this site is that Tampa Bay has already rejected him as a key element in a Crawford trade. TB would want Santana, McCarthy, and probably Vasquez to give up Crawford. They've stated they want two front line starters and a top pitching prospect. **** that. If we get Santana, I just assume keep him. He's going to break out...

QUOTE(shoota @ Dec 3, 2006 -> 05:39 PM) Yeah, I agree we can't criticize KW until he sets the 2007 roster, it's just that his recent actions have given me an unsettling feeling I haven't had before with KW. Here's why I feel that way: his dumbfounded reaction to this offseason's FA prices and cry-poor mentality of complaining to the public how he can't compete in that field; his failure to "seal the deal" on at least two trades he was in discussion with (Rangers and Angels). If KW's budget doesn't allow him to play the big-time FA game, fine, he needs to accept his tougher situation and make the best of it. I don't know that it is fair to say KW wasn't able to seal the deal on trades which may or may not have been accurate. Just because they are in print doesn't mean they were on the table. Maybe it was discussed, but that doesn't mean KW failed in some respect because it didn't happen. Besides, after some of these FA pitchers sign, we'll be in a better situation to maximize our trade options.

I like the idea of taking advantage of this market, but the possibility would largely be impacted if we got Santana. The other pitching spects would be great to have, but I think you can only risk it by getting the talent of Santana, who has proved he pitch at this stage, showing improvement. I think he's ready to bust out this year or next...

Ramon Ortiz was not offered arbitration either. Riske may have more value, but Ortiz was a popular name not too long ago.

QUOTE(KevHead0881 @ Nov 28, 2006 -> 05:22 AM) Yah. Its not a great market for GMs who don't want to hand out s***ty contracts. I don't blame him one bit. And as much as I love Joe Crede, if the market stays the same, I certainly wouldn't give him the contract that he would most likely be looking for. He may be with us through 2007, but I certainly don't see him being our 3B in 2008. Especially with Fields coming along nicely.

QUOTE(fathom @ Nov 28, 2006 -> 04:45 AM) A big concern for me with Figgins is that he's terrible against LHP. In our division, that's a pretty big issue with any offensive player that we bring in. Ozuna can platoon, when facing lefties, adequately.

QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Nov 25, 2006 -> 06:21 AM) Uribe AND Pods for Vizquel? I'm gonna go with no on this one. I'm not opposed to getting Vizquel, but not for those two, not to mention he suggested including Sweeney. Outrageous!

QUOTE(fathom @ Nov 24, 2006 -> 04:24 PM) Come on, we're not talking about Saberhagen here. Pods has a very limited track record, and he showed absolutely nothing last season to make us think he'll be a force in the league again. As somone said earlier, KW is nuts if he thinks he can go to war with the same team from last season. Look around....the AL gets stronger every single day it seems like. I'm not discussing other potential moves, merely the leadoff hitter. Pods has had two pretty good years out of his four, so he does have history of producing. I'm all for getting stronger, it's a matter of which areas and what's available.

QUOTE(fathom @ Nov 24, 2006 -> 05:18 AM) We have such a short window though with this current team, and like others have said, KW will have failed us if he didn't upgrade at the leadoff/LF spot. The Southtown reports that we're more likely now to bring Pods back. I can't believe that's even a consideration after his pathetic effort last season. First off, Pods has been an every other year producer. He's on track to have a decent season this year. Secondly, KW will not necessarily have failed if doesn't find a new leadoff hitter. There are very little options out there, and signing Matthews, Pierre, Soriano under the deals they received would have been dumb for us. There still may be some possibilities, but I'm hesistant to have KW force something that isn't ideal for our future as well.

I'm sure the White Sox orginization gave their approval, or even asked for them to leave...

ARod would mash at the Cell... Hypothetical lineup (dream a little dream.) Coco Crisp Gooch Dye Thome PK Arod AJ Crede Anderson/Sweeney Contreras Buerhle Garland McCarthy Vasquez Garcia/Fields/and midlevel pitching spec for ARod We just take Crisp when the Red Sox aren't looking. Maybe we could live with Pierre with the rest of the lineup as so...

Jimmy Rollins

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Sep 17, 2006 -> 11:15 PM) And yet when the players do get it done and the team wins the World Series it's Ozzie's doing. Did I say that somewhere?

QUOTE(fathom @ Sep 17, 2006 -> 09:53 PM) Since the only thing we can judge Ozzie by is what happens on the field, he's been pushing the wrong button almost every single time for the last month. Not exactly what you want when you're in a pennant race. You can blame Ozzie all you want, but the players simply aren't getting it done.

QUOTE(korntownballa @ Sep 16, 2006 -> 11:22 PM) Sweeney to RF, Dye as the DH We're 2.5 and 4.5 back of Twins and Tigers repectively... Dye is an excellent defensive right fielder. I'd sooner but Sweeney in left, than Dye as DH.

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QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 20, 2006 -> 04:14 PM) Again though, he makes some comments that just don't need to be made. There's no reason to make fun of Mulder, who was injured, the way he did. Someone might want to remind Ozzie that he wasn't a HOF SS. I think someone missed the point...

QUOTE(Athomeboy_2000 @ Aug 17, 2006 -> 06:24 PM) Almost every player on every team gets placed on waivers. This is nothing unexpected. I am sure Thome was placed on waivers as well. Once he gets claimed, you pull him back and it's done with. Nothing out of the ordinary. I doubt Thome was placed on waivers...

If Cintron had a better OBP, he'd probably be a good fit for the lead off spot in place of Uribe at short. But he doesn't...

QUOTE(Colorado Sox Fan @ Aug 11, 2006 -> 04:00 PM) Lousy umpiring, I'll agree, but how 'bout if Thome gets a hit instead of meekly bouncing out? And its just that easy... Eric Cooper is the only umpire's name I know, and I've known it for a few years now. He's the worst umpire in baseball. I would say he has something against the Sox, except for the fact that he pretty much always sucks. Anyone recall Crede's homerun in Baltimore in 03 that was 10 ft fair? No worries, Cooper didn't see it either...

QUOTE(YASNY @ Aug 12, 2006 -> 02:39 PM) It's worked out great for us and for Jermaine. Thank goodness he's a man who sticks by his word and didn't take that deal from Arizona. Thought it was Texas, but in any case, it's been great. Not to mention this guys D. Maggs is a good right fielder, but I think JD is about as good as it gets out there, with the exception of Ichiro.

Did this really happen? Lol...