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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...

QUOTE(whitesox1976 @ Aug 7, 2006 -> 12:41 AM) I have been a White Sox fan for 30 years but trading for Vazquez was one of the worst I have ever seen, and believe me I have seen some bad ones over the years. How's that?

QUOTE(knightni @ Aug 6, 2006 -> 08:30 AM) He sucks vs lefties and can't play D. Isn't he hitting lefties well this year???

QUOTE(sircaffey @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 09:17 PM) A nice shot in the butt wouldnt hurt... No steroid innuendos...

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Jul 17, 2006 -> 03:42 PM) Punching your wife, shows a lack of character and courage. I hope KW avoids acquiring players with those deficiencies. We don't know the whole story though, maybe she didn't make dinner that night.

Wait... How does Contreras not deserve an AS spot?

QUOTE(The Ginger Kid @ Jul 2, 2006 -> 04:00 PM) Hard to imagine that Williamson is the only one pitcher who feels this way. Actions have consequences. I'll take those consequences any day. Tracey knows what's up, so if there are guys like Williamson out there that don't have an interest to play for Ozzie or the Sox in general, better it is upfront, because we don't need them. The best talent is good to have, but I'll take ball players that want to be here, and know how to win.

QUOTE(chitownsportsfan @ Jun 26, 2006 -> 02:03 PM) I don't understand the question. What did Ozzie have to do with anything about the comeback? He took Crede and Dye out early. If anything, he threw in the towel way before the players. You're taking your Ozzie man crush way too far. The bench is stepping up in the later part of games. Your point is taken, but I just want to note that by putting in Gload and Ozuna, he's not necessarily saying we're done. He expects to not give at bats away, no matter whose at the plate, the score, or inning.

QUOTE(rudylaw @ Jun 22, 2006 -> 03:24 AM) I 100% agree that Jay is a complete ass. However you can not use the term *** when talking to the media. It makes Ozzie and the organization look bad. I just don't understand why Ozzie keeps talking about Jay. Ozzie says he does not care what Jay says about him. If Ozzie did not care he would not talk about him all of the time. I think everyone on the Sox official comment on Jay needs to be "Jay who" or "no comment" When you're asked a question a million times, it's difficult not to answer it. Especially if you have animosity towards that person, and even more especially if you're Ozzie. Can't say I blame the guy...

He better be pumped about his homeruns - he's thrown out like 5 runners this year in 50 tries.