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QUOTE(SoxFan101 @ Jan 8, 2005 -> 12:38 AM) i dont think we should fire DJ for Stone... be 1 thing if we had 1 spot open for him to sneak into but i dont think firing DJ for Stone is worth it I like DJ, but a Hawk and Stone combo would be too good for me to personally pass up. However, I see Stone's future in some kind of executive position, probably our next general manager.

Out of Rowand, Uribe, or Harris, who is your choice. Granted, these aren't ideal options overall, but I have been making my case that Harris in the two hole is a bad idea. Ironically, I've been taking more heat than expected in another forum. So I pose the question here, is anyone satisfied with Harris in the two hole, even if it were a right handed pitcher?

QUOTE(Winnin Ugly @ Jan 7, 2005 -> 05:01 PM) Today's Washington Post has the Sox as one of the finalist to get Vasquez from AZ. If the Sox can acquire him as well as a middle infielder we are going to be one of the best teams in the American League Linky? I would like to read the article, but I'm weary of the chances to get it done.

How many wins he directly contributes for us over last year depends on many factors. He is solid defensively and calls a good game, despite the criticisim that he doesn't. He just doesn't throw out runners well. In any respect, he will help us win more games IMO. As far as the Jason Kendall analogy, that is weak at best. He's one guy. It's like saying Oliver Perez suck because he didn't single handedly deliver them to the post season. More games won or not, he makes the team better, and that's all that is really relevant at this point.

QUOTE(Jeckle2000 @ Jan 5, 2005 -> 08:39 AM) I just hope that us lowballing AJ is just spin coming from the cubune. Either you offer the man what he's worth or don't bother! The guy was non-tendered, so why should we pay him above and beyond what other teams are looking to sign him for? If we want Iguchi and AJ, money has to work out. Besides, if our offer was insulting, why are we the favorites to sign him. He's probably just mulling over what he wants to do.

Makes too much, I'd rather have Iguchi.

According to the article, the Sox made an offer.

The ERA was the highest, but deceivingly so IMO. The club in general didn't play well down the stretch, and I do believe he caught for Contreras the games where he got absolutely tagged. Also, half a season of catching didn't allow it to even out the way it would over the course of an entire season. That's how I see it anyway. Maybe not the biggest bat in the lineup, but as Hawk says, he can be dangerous at the plate. He has a strong arm, and has defensive skills.

I admit I was weary of penciling him as the third startrer as well, but after giving it some thought, it could work out just fine. Currently, without OH, we have 4 guys capable of pitching over 200 innings per season. With the strength of our pen, it could make sense to break those guys up down the middle.

Maybe he's one of those who really should be waited for in July to trade for, if we're interested. His price will still be high no doubt, but with his injury history, I'd rather be sure of what we're getting.

If we are able to sign Perez, and Perez only, that'd be just fine.

It appears the Mets are going to make a push for Perez.

No chance he goes the arbitration route.

Sounds like a good guy to have on the club. Seems those are the type of players were looking for and have acquired.

I wanted Clement, but the rumor for 3 years $30 million admittedly had me nervous.

Kevin Maas I thought I was going to be rich when I was a kid with a bunch of his rookie cards.

Well if he can't win here, then we have problems, and maybe should forget a SP and spend on our offense with this reasoning.

Be done with it already. TSN's Ken Rosenthal believes the Dodgers could send Shawn Green to Arizona in a three-team deal that would get Randy Johnson on the Yankees. Javier Vazquez would go to the Dodgers, and we assume Los Angeles would have to send Edwin Jackson and cash to Arizona. The Diamondbacks would also want prospects from the Yankees. Dec. 16 - 3:33 pm et

Can't beat him, acquire him.

If the Angels sign Clement, then Jarod Washburn will certainly be on his way out. I believe he is a pitcher KW has liked for some time. The question is, would you as a fan be satisfied with Washburn added to the rotation along with a guy like Cairo to platoon at second, if Clement doesn't sign with us? I could live with it, but obviously Clement would rather be had.

Supposedly the Marlins were only willing to deal Burnett for the likes of Hudson. No Hudson, no deal.

Think of it this way, we don't have to negotiate with Boras for another 3 years. That's gotta be worth $10 million alone.

They won't bring him back at that price.

Talking about Pod?

The Bo Sox will probably use their SS prospect as trade bait now that Renteria is signed.