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I would rather go after Garcia and extend him.

Then why take him out of his comfort zone. The man is a second baseman, and that's where he is at his best. Although I still think Rowand is a pretty decent player, if I'm going to make a CF change, it's going to be with Reed. Remember, Rowand is a left fielder forced into playing CF based on need. Putting Willie is essentially doing the same thing done to Rowand. Willie is better off staying where he's at.

We'll if he were the guy to be called up, then Cotts would be a great choice for the fifth spot. However, Wunsch is either not ready from his injury or the Sox just have no interest in him anymore. I think he's still hurt, but I have no doubt the Sox will move him if given the opportunity that made sense. Regardless though, my point is that I don't think they consider him an option right now.

But you have to figure in that it would limit us to one lefty reliever. Cotts is going to be a starter, whether it's this year or next year should be about need, not just hooking him up. Right now, Cotts has more value in the pen IMO with a guy like Diaz coming in as the fifth starter. We'll see, but if Diaz can come in and throw strikes, we will be way better off than with DW at the helm. I really thought he turned around during ST and was going to be a solid fifth starter. Obviously I was wrong, but at least we're making a decision before it got too out of hand. But I still think Cotts has more value to us this season where he's at and having Diaz or even Grilli take the fifth spot. That's just me though.

Gload is doing well, it's tough getting sparatic at bats. That bunt got the job done though, it was a good at bat. I'm not worried about him.

Although I've been wrong before, I have a good feeling about Buehrle's performance tomorrow. Let's get another.

It wouldn't matter if we were undefeated, he doesn't like the Sox.

ESPN said when Reed comes up, and if Maggs stays in our outfield, we could have one of the best outfields in the majors. Not bad when you still have Anderson and Sweeney developing.

I've seen Uribe kill a few breaking balls.

It was implied that Maggs would have been the odd man out.

It was implied that if we would have signed Colon, we probably would have traded Maggs this year. That was what I was referring to.

Probably wouldn't have Maggs.

The players seem to think he makes a huge difference, and that's proof enough for me. Go Ozzie!

I made my point, and I think you understood it fine.

Brando, you have issues. You think anyone in the club house has a problem with what he says. So far they haven't responded as such. So who really cares if you have a problem with this petty stuff. As long as the team stands behind Ozzie, there isn't a problem. Stop trying to make something out of nothing. You would make a perfect intern for Mariotti.

I skimmed this thread and didn't see anyone mention that Gload has experience at third and has played it pretty well. Not saying he should take Crede's role permanently, but it isn't out of the question to start him there some days. Lefty or no lefty, if you can play third you can play third. He's obviously overcome the disadvantage of a lefty being at that position. I bet he would play very well if we gave him some time there. Again though, Crede is our third baseman, but I don't have a problem with Gload getting more playing time, and that being one of the spots at times.

Because he supposedly said he was injured to screw the Sox over and inhibit his value. I like Wunsch, but that's pretty s***ty.

Sullivan didn't fair much better with 2/3 of an inning giving up three runs. Although his arm didn't fall off in the process either.

But they are going to win the division

First of all, I never said he should replace Frank Thomas. Maybe PK down the line if his contract becomes a nuisance or a new deal can't be done. However, just because ball clubs haven't given him the at bats, doesn't mean he didn't do enough to earn a chance. He simply didn't get one. Now he is, and he is playing well. I think he can be a major league first baseman. Remember, KW has done a pretty good job seeing talent where others missed it. Maybe you're right, but I think the guy has done enough to prove he deserves a regular opportunity to play. At the very least, he is a pretty solid off the bench guy who can play multiple positions.

The reason he didn't do so well in the majors was because he was developing and only given sparatic at bats. The reason other clubs passed him up, being the Cubs and Rockies, was because they had other stud first basemen in front of him. There isn't a DH in NL obviously which adds to the difficulty in breaking into the majors. And another flaw with your reasoning is why should we give a s*** why he didn't pan out for other clubs. Uribe sucked at Colorado, but it doesn't seem to be affecting his great performance with us. Same scenerio with Gload. He's playing well with us, and that ultimately is the only thing that matters.

There is no reason to believe he's a fluke, he has had a great minor league career thus far, despite what you say, and has been playing very well for us. There is no need to bring your pessimism to the table over every issue.

A better question is why do we feel we need him? Is Reed moving up in the world. Probably not yet, but maybe this guy will replace him for the AAA squad when he does.

I agree that having Frank back helps our team. However, I wouldn't suggest Gload is a fluke because he capitalized on pitcher's mistakes. What makes you think he can't adjust? This guy can hit, and he's proved it over his years in the minors. The fact that he is doing it at this level only emphasizes what kind of hitter he is. He's legit.

On the score, some reporter said Ozzie started the press conference by saying, "See, I told you I could manage." Referring to leaving Marte in for Travis Lee instead of Koch and Giambi. Everyone thought it was funny, and I thought it was too. Go Ozzie.