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QUOTE(kyyle23 @ May 21, 2006 -> 02:49 PM) You see, Cubs fans are calling for Dustys head for not supporting Barrett. This is the kind of quote that Dusty would have had to come up with, and that is just pathetic and sad. For once I agree with Dusty's choice in not backing up Barrett, because Rich Hill sounds like a guy who wasnt watching the game. The damn ball hit AJ in the back as he collided with Barrett. If that ball arrived one second sooner, and it could have been just a play at the plate, AJ out. Rich Hill is a moron. Not only that, but if you don't want to get hit or don't "have the ball, b****!" Why the f*** are you blocking the plate???

QUOTE(greg775 @ May 20, 2006 -> 06:22 AM) p.s. The Cubs lousy announcers did bring up a good point. We can play just one guys - Thome or Konerko - in NL parks. Hope that doesn't cost us. But they'll have to sit Henry Blanco or Nefi Perez...

QUOTE(TLAK @ May 14, 2006 -> 04:35 PM) I was in a friendly bar discussion with a guy who was busting me over how much I whined when KW made his moves over the winter. He tried to get me to say that last years group would not have the record that this year’s group is putting up. I said they would be about the same, the argument never ended, even while watching Javier give up his 7 earned runs in 5-1/3 innings. So this morning I looked up how the guys in the moves are doing. Offensively it looks like a wash, although to be fair Everett and Thomas probably wouldn’t have a combined 235 AB were they both still with the Sox. At a glance the pitching looks like an improvement but it boils down to 12 innings and 3 runs. So I stand on what I said, the team is not dramatically improved this year and in the years to come the White Sox may rue losing Chris Young, Gio Gonzalez and Danny Haigwood. But what about the people coming back to earth such as Garland and Politte. Surely the addition of Vazquez over Hernandez makes a huge difference. Although it's possible it appears as a wash, having the same team as last year doesn't necessarily translate to us being in the same position.

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Mar 26, 2006 -> 03:56 PM) Why would a guy who throws 100 mph all of a sudden start heavy weightlifting? Hopefully the Sox will do a better job of monitoring him next off season. So he can throw 115 mph silly.

QUOTE(Steve9347 @ Feb 18, 2006 -> 04:47 AM) yet, still first row Is it first row or row A?

"The Tigers have the misfortune of playing in baseball's toughest division " What a difference a year makes.

QUOTE(kyyle23 @ Jan 21, 2006 -> 08:10 PM) Anna is hot until she opens her mouth. Then, not so much. She likes to show off the cleavage though, thats for sure. Her website is frickin hilarious, she is absolutely in love with herself and her image. www.annabenson.net edit: I just went to her site. Now she is a gun advocate with a crazy letter to "Gun haters". Seriously, some people should just stick to what they do. She happens to be the wife of a baseball player, now because she has money and time on her hands(not to mention all the attention she wants) she thinks she can spout off whatever she wants. "I have many guns (strategically placed) in my home to be used in the event of a home invasion—a crime which frequently occurs in my city." Yeah, im sure their plush New York highrise has many instances of home invasion. What's wrong with owning a gun?

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Jan 21, 2006 -> 08:16 PM) He meant game three of the first home series. It's a great idea to hold the ceremony after opening day, which is a guaranteed sell-out. Either Game 2 or Game 3 would have been ideal, since they're both mid-week afternoon games averaging 12,000. Game 2 will draw - it's the ring ceremony.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Jan 21, 2006 -> 07:14 AM) Pods will start in center... When B.A. Needs a day off. Not even then, Mack will be in CF.

Right now, Borchard is probably Thome's insurance policy. It's fine to sign him to a minor league deal, but there really isn't a need for him. Ragowski is a better option IMO.

QUOTE(Beltin'Bill @ Jan 14, 2006 -> 02:21 PM) I think Barret is an asset to his team but last I heard, the love affair with Barrett was waning since he did not hit enough home runs for Cubs fans and some pitchers did not want to pitch to him. I do not necessarily agree with the negative comments his power, but it is another Mark Grace type example of how the fans will start harping on his power numbers and not recognize his overall value to the team. Didn't Ramirez end the season injured? I agree he could easily have another great season, but I also am not nearly as sold on his value to a team as I am on a guy like Derrek Lee. He seems more like the Carlos Lee type who puts up some very good numbers and plays safe defense but doesn't necessarily have the mental intangibles needed at times. Maybe I am biased because he is on the Cubs but I have never really like Ramirez' overall demeanor, even when with Pittsburgh. An important distinction between Grace and Barret, is that Grace was a strong defensive player. Mike, not so much...

Don't know if this was posted, but can Preston Wilson's signing be a way for them to play him in CF, making Tavarez expendable so to say?

QUOTE(Steff @ Dec 29, 2005 -> 01:33 PM) He quit last March. That's good - I saw him at Sox Fest smoking, but obviously that was in January. He has the right to do whatever, I just thought it to be foolish considering what his strengths are.

I realize I am in the minority in regards to Tavarez, but he absolutely raked in the playoffs. He definitely needs to walk more, but that can come. I think he would do well under Ozzie.

For sure Uribe's catch in Game 4 9th inning, for out 2.

QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Dec 31, 2005 -> 02:52 AM) I hope nobody gets me wrong, though. I love the idea of having possibly the best SS in baseball on the Sox. He's great defensively and offensively, and he seems like a nice guy. I just don't like the steroid talk about him. He was named as a possibility in Canseco's book, and Palmeiro pointed a finger at him. I'm sure Palmeiro did it just so he can push the blame on someone else, but I also believe he chose Tejada for a reason. And then I don't want ship off Uribe. The guy dropped Boras and signed a good deal with the Sox. He plays hard as hell, and might even be a better defender than Tejada. He almost single-handedly ended the World Series for the Sox on top of that. I don't like getting attached to players, but after this possibly scenario, the Sox have replaced a whole lot of last year's team in one offseason. I'm all for improving the team, but that just worries me a lot. It would also remove all of the depth from the rotation and take a pitcher from the bullpen. I love this trade and I dislike it at the same time. Canseco never said Tejada did steroids, he said he didn't know either way. He did accuse some people without ever witnessing them taking steriods, but Tejada was not one of them.

QUOTE(shawnhillegas @ Dec 31, 2005 -> 02:40 AM) so the way i understand it the white sox have a few clear advantages in the tejada talks. 1. we seem to be the only team offering a ss in return for tejada. 2. we are not trying to cripple baltimore with payroll add-ons. 3. the count seems to be the second best (or best if you hate prior) pitcher offered. 4. the sox are not in the AL East. 5. tejada wants traded to a contendor. 6. arnie munoz was just rated the best prospect in baseball by baseball america. Whoa whoa whoa - is #6 for real? I'm seriously doubting it.

QUOTE(sayitaintso @ Dec 31, 2005 -> 02:05 AM) So then in all of your opinions, do you think Baltimore would favor this trade proposal over the other ones? I'm not the O's, but I believe they wish to keep Bedard, and unless they receive a lot more than what is said to be offered, they won't give him up. Also, unless the Cubs are giving up Cedeno, whose going to fill the spot left by Tejada? Whether they favor it or not, it's the most logical.

I just bought my Rowand Phillies T.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Dec 31, 2005 -> 01:59 AM) Which is why I think Bmore may like the Sox proposal. They get two guys that they can pencil in. One becomes there ace, while they can keep Bedard (so that would give them a formidable rotation) and the other comes in and plays near gold glove defense with a solid bat (whose still developing and is signed for at least 2 more years at an affordable rate). Of course it will be interesting who the prospect would be, but I do think this deal makes sense for the O's. Especially if they want to keep Bedard. A rotation of Bedard and Contreras is better than one with only Prior. Absolutely, mixed in with a good prospect and the O's will receive good value, and as you said, a solid rotation.

QUOTE(maggsmaggs @ Dec 30, 2005 -> 11:45 PM) By your thinking, the Sox will need to include 3 more top prospects. the Cubs are already including Mark Prior, who will be under their control for 3 more years and who is a top 5 pitcher in the majors when healthy. And his injuries have been freak things nothing that would make you worry. The calf and the broken elbow. The Sox aren't asking for Bedard.

QUOTE(sayitaintso @ Dec 30, 2005 -> 11:02 PM) I heard that also. It's Bruce so no matter who it is the cubs are always in the front. True. Although, I don't think the Cubs will be able to make it happen unless they drop their demand for Bedard, or significantly up their package.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Dec 30, 2005 -> 11:27 PM) A few months ago there was some talk that he might be working on a split finger pitch over the offseason. Then he's definitely taking over for Jose.

Willie is certainly a talent. His defense is very good, and his offense is coming around. I hate the fact that he is a smoker, especially since speed is his main asset. Either way, some team will pay little for his services and gain a solid player.

QUOTE(Punch and Judy Garland @ Dec 28, 2005 -> 08:23 AM) Well Newhan showed he can be good in stretches and while Gibbons is uninspiring, he does have a 100 rbi season in his past. I think they sign Burnitz, chicken out on Prior and overpay for Jeff Weaver and claim they are trying Although I somewhat agree, I don't think it as much as being cautious with Prior as reluctant to give up Tejada. Especially with the package the Cubs have offered. I wouldn't bite at it either.