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Or a solid club. The Sox will make that determination, and the truth of it is, neither of us no what their plans are. I really don't see why that is far fetched. Is it ideal from our outfields perspective, no, but defensively we don't suffer in my opinion, and these guys may end up surprising you. I could be wrong, but again, I believe its worth the risk. And if the Sox really didn't believe that Reed could even possibly play right field this season, he wouldn't be ST invite. I'm not saying it's going to happen, I'm saying it may happen. And if it does, I'll go into the season confident that Rowand and Reed will perform. You can disagree, that's fine, I respect that. It's what I believe and feel comfortable with.

I may not be qualified, but other people who are said that he has a chance to start by opening day, and if not look for him to come up mid season. You never know for sure, but you have to look at what I wrote. If we trade Maggs and bolster our pitching, it's worth taking a shot with him. He has very good plate discipline. I'm not trying to blow smoke up your ass, other people have assessed this as well. You can't assume what happened with Borchard will happen to Reed, they are very different. Especially since Borchard is a power guy with a long swing. That puts him at a disadvantage when coming up to this level. Who knows what will happen, but I stick to my opinion that its worth the risk assuming we trade Maggs.

His plate discipline will help him excel at any level. He wouldn't replace Maggs, but he could have a solid season. Do I know for sure, no, but I'm confident that if we bolstered up our pitching it would be worth the risk. He's got some pluses as well for our club. He's a lefty bat, a true lead off hitter (I like Harris, but this could take some pressure off each other seeing who would be better in that spot- and whoever it was a spot later in the order would have some speed attached to it), good base runner, good fielder. You never know for sure, but the better experts in baseball seem to believe he's got a bright future. One said he had has a high ceiling, saying he could be the best lead off hitter ever if he continually progresses. We couldn't possibly expect that kind of production this year, or even ever knowing how could he would have to be to reach that level. That wasn't my prediction though, it was in rotoworld.com. Anyway, that's why I think he'll be good. Realistically, he could have a good start to his career and bat .275 his first year. Not stellar, but not a bad start. We'll just have to see, but again with the pitching it would be worth the risk.

Reed is good enough to take the starting role if we end up needing him. Of course we don't know how the prospects are going to turn out, that's why they're prospects and not major leaguers. However, their outlook is good. Borchard will have a chance to rebound, it's the only year he hasn't performed, so it's a little premature to give up on him. When you say we could in a year or two, that's basically what I meant without saying it, so thanks for clearing it up. Losing Maggs will hurt, but my point is that we should be able to use one of our guys, pretty much Reed and be okay if we bolstered our pitching. There is a lot to consider with Maggs, which is why I wouldn't mind the trade. One of their top prospects have the potential to be a starter for us for this year or next year. I think it's worth the gamble, but like I said I wouldn't mind keeping him either and at least getting a draft pick and developing Borchard and Reed another year. If we can resign him, even better. We'll just have to see how it works out, but I believe KW will work out a deal to our favor, or just keep Maggs. I'll be happy either way, because I know KW won't be presured into a trade, he'll only do it if it makes our club better. We have a pretty good staff to make those decisions in my opinion.

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I'm okay with the Sox trading Maggs, even though I really don't want to. I say this because I know KW will only do it if we get a lot in return for him. Supposedly Perez, Mota, and Miller. He refuses to discuss a contract extension, which doesn't upset me, but it does put us in a unique situation. If talks were more positive I wouldn't want to do it. Another reason is that our farm system isn't the bst in the league, but one thing we have are strong outfield prospects. We'll see what happens, but if we don't get a good value for him, I know KW won't do it. That's fine too, we can make a playoff push with him.

I think some of you guys complain for the sake of complaining. KW has done a fine job. Some things haven't worked out, but he isn't the one to point your finger at. He works hard, and if we had a new manager before, things may have turned out a little different. Our team will move forward, and if the team's revenue increases, they will use it to build the team more. However, I am not dissatisfied with our team. I wish we could have a few more starters, but I think we will be fine. The Royals and Twins certainly have their pitching question marks as well.

They signed him because he is low risk with the potential of having another season like last year. It's smart in case someone goes down, but they're also going to trade a pitcher or two before the season starts. Whether its for a premier guy or just to fill in some major holes with some minor talent they'll still have to do it with pitching most likely.

You're right. That's what he asked for, and the Yankees instead granted him use of the plane.

It's not so uncommon. Kevin Brown made the Yankees spring for 6 first round trip tickets from LA to New York for his family, in order to approve the trade. They obviously obliged.

Granted, Jose should definitely start at short with the personnel we have, but Uribe has a high ceiling on him. His defense is superb, that isn't a concern. However, it is believed that he was trying too hard to hit for power in Coor's Field. The Sox believe if he focuses on being a contact hitter, that he can be a real good all around player. Last I heard he was batting .275 in winter ball. Not outstanding, but not a bad start to a new approach to hitting. In comparison to Jose's winter ball season, he's an allstar. However, Jose was experimenting with an all lefty approach, which proved to not work. We'll see this season how Uribe works out.

Oh ya Lol

No, the Cleveland guy got traded to the Sox. Now Neal and him are roomates, didn't you hear?

Unfortunately that could be Cotts too. I think I have more confidence in Scott. I would rather not rush Neal, do to his potential and what happened to him last year. If he has an outstanding ST, then I'd change my mind, but otherwise another year of development is probably best to work on his control.

I'm skeptical of Scotty as well. However, KW has said he's been trying to get this guy for three years now. Also, he's added a cut fastball that made Loaiza more effective. Scott is very good against lefties, but struggled against righties. They believe this cut fastball will be an effective pitch against righties. I hope that works, we'll just have to see.

Lol your dad sounds alright. Ya I probably won't get tickets to that one. I have buddies that live out there so I'll ask them about it, but I can't be sure right now I'll be there then. They're going on vacation for Spring Break, and I think it's during then, so I'd I'll probably end up going there after they get back. Kind of sucks, but they still play a couple other games in the area. I'll probably go to a couple Giants games as well, not that I'm a fan, but we can get in for free. We know someone who works with the video taping with the club, got us in before and drank for free. Fun time, and pretty nice facility. I'd rather see them in Tucson, have fun out there. I went to ASU, and we made our way out there as well, it's pretty cool.

That could fit too. Regardless if it's him or someone else like Diaz who takes it, I wonder what happens to Wright? He did serve that role well, as opposed to his starting role. Maybe trade bait, or maybe he's the guy? We'll have to see. I'm going to be in Phoenix, so I will be watching some of thier away games. I'm trying to make it happen so that I will out there March 13, when they play the Cubs. That would be pretty cool. They also play Oakland later in the week.

I think that's getting blown out of proprtion. Sure, I'm positive he was upset by it, but I think he just wants to play ball. If they start winning, Frank will get on board and won't hold a grudge. If they lose, we'll then it won't really matter what was said, we'll be back where we started. I bet Frank goes to ST and says it didn't bother him, and that he just wants to win and will do anything for the team to help that happen.

Joe Cowley of Daily Southtown reports Chicago White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper is excited about the addition of Rule 5 addition P Jason Grilli (Marlins). "I want him to step up and say, 'Hey, you have to start me.' He just sounds real hungry to me and that's what we need," said Cooper. Grilli went 10-4 with a 3.05 ERA in 19 combined starts in 2003 between Class A Jupiter and Triple A with the Florida Marlins organization. I like Diaz as well, but his stamina has been questioned do to his lack of innings pitched throughout the minors and winter ball. Maybe would serve better as a long reliever, give Wright some competition to see how he steps up. Coop is a real smart guy, and once he decides, I'll be confident that it is the best decision with who we have.

Unless the real argument is a result of a lovers quarrel. (Lol in response to Greasy)

I got it, we trade Jose for Gordon. Thought you were getting away did ya, and at a bargain price too. Mooooohahahahaha.

I believe Grilli is a 5th spot consideration, but I could be wrong? When we picked him up from the Marlins in the Rule V Draft, he was a starter.