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QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Dec 15, 2008 -> 08:44 AM) Francisco Liriano says "I disagree." If they would have brought him up 6-8 weeks earlier, they take the division pretty easily. If Neshek isn't out for the entire season and they actually spend the money to replace him, they take the division. Same thing with acquiring either Hawkins or Bradford at the break instead of Eddie Guardado. Heck, if they hadn't signed Hernandez, Lamb and Monroe, they'd have won...or if Cuddyer hadn't been injured, etc. Yes, we lost Crede, Contreras, Linebrink and Quentin, but to say we'd have walked away with the division easily simply isn't true, because no team is 100% healthy for an entire season, not even the 2005 White Sox (Pods, Big Hurt, Hermanson). You totally contradicted yourself with this post.

QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Nov 18, 2008 -> 02:20 PM) According to the chat(thanks to Jim at Soxmachine.com), Nevin Griffith had Tommy John surgery and is out for all of '09, Buddy Bell really likes Morel's D at 3rd, Jon Link may be in the front of the line for back-of-the-bullpen fodder, and Carter and Hudson may start at W-S this year. Holy s***. I didn't even see this post. He's out for the whole year? That really sucks. I'm really high on Nevin. I loved the pick. s***!

It's definitely risky, but necessary to go the route we're going. We've gotten all we could out of the 2005/2006 core. This team desperately needs to get younger, faster and more athletic. I like the pieces that have been brought in. The only way we're going to find out what they can do is to play 'em (and not to freak out if they don't produce right away). I don't mind going into the season with Getz and Fields holding down second and third. Owens in CF? Definitely less appealing. But as has been the question since the season ended: what else is out there? Let's just hope he can somehow, someway sport a .350 OBP or better. The pitching? I was a CR hater during the season. But a combination of his playoff performance, coupled with me doing extensive homework on the guy (Scenario has been very helpful providing the low-down), and I think he can be at least a serviceable #4. You obviously hope for more. I still don't know a whole lot about Marquez. But Kenny and his crew are very high on him. So we shall see. Of course, as has been mentioned, things can chance in a hurry with one trade. But as of right this second, I'm fine going into the season with what we have.

QUOTE (WilliamTell @ Dec 14, 2008 -> 01:44 PM) Everyone that's still doing this, congratulations, it's been about I year now if I remember correctly. About a week ago I started doing 20 minute runs every day to go along with my 30 minute bike ride every day. I need to lose 3 pounds still to get to my weight goal, but now my more important goal is to get to the stomach line goal. Right now I've 2 inches off still, but hopefully I'll make it. Keep it up. Nothing sheds weight like hardcore cardio does.

QUOTE (Rex Hudler @ Dec 12, 2008 -> 06:57 AM) Going up and down right now and it is driving me nuts. Sitting at 254 today, up 2 pounds from last week. Total lost 108. Jordan, you still going strong? Strong like donkey kong. That was pretty lame. Anyway, I'm doing very well right now. The diet is going good (I'm getting plenty of protein and fiber), along with an abundance of veggies, fruits and salad. The workouts are going just as good. 5-6 days a week, 3-6 hours a day. People have noticed that I'm slimming down. That's a real good thing. Keeps you motivated. Dieting/working out is such a mental battle every day. There's times when I'm absolutely craving a foot long italian beef smothered in cheese, gravy and extra hot peppers. There's days when you flat don't want to go to the gym and just stay in bed and chill all day. But you've got to have that mental muscle, I guess. It'll all be worth it in the end. Only another couple weeks before my first weigh-in. I'm kinda nervous. I hope to have dropped at least 15 pounds by then. How did you gain 2 pounds by the way? One too many cheat days? I wouldn't worry about it if I were you. You've lost damn near the equivalent of two suitcases.

Man oh man are the Celtics GOOD! They might be better than they were last year.

QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 12, 2008 -> 12:44 AM) I've seen Bailey on TV 4 times in his career, while my brother has seen him numerous times in AAA. I watched Bailey's MLB debut in 2007 (against Indians I believe), and then I saw his two performances against Brewers last season as well as his game against the Cardinals. Like I recently said in this thread though, we don't know how much the injuries depleted him of his stuff last season. If his stuff last season when he was in the majors is what he truly throws, then I want no part of him. He is worth the risk of Jermaine though, as he could give us the power righty we've lacked. st 8 Games (Season Game Log) Season to Date Date Opponent Score Dec IP H R ER HR BB K W L SV IP ERA Aug 6 MIL L 3-6 L 5.1 8 6 6 0 3 4 0 6 0 36.1 7.93 Aug 1 @ WAS L 2-5 L 2.0 7 5 5 0 1 3 0 5 0 31.0 7.55 Jul 26 COL L 1-5 L 4.2 15 5 4 0 1 2 0 4 0 29.0 6.52 Jul 21 SDG L 4-6 - 6.1 8 3 3 1 2 2 0 3 0 24.1 6.29 Jul 13 @ MIL L 2-3 - 5.2 5 2 2 1 0 4 0 3 0 18.0 7.00 Jun 15 BOS L 0-9 L 2.1 4 5 5 3 3 0 0 3 0 12.1 8.76 Jun 10 STL L 2-7 L 3.2 8 5 5 2 3 2 0 2 0 10.0 6.30 Jun 5 @ PHI L 0-5 L 6.1 4 5 2 1 4 1 0 1 0 6.1 2.84 Total 36.1 59 36 32 8 17 18 0 6 0 0 7.93 May I ask why you posted his game logs from last year? We all know he pretty much stunk.

Rock pretty much summed it up with his last post. I think I'm going to roll with Kenny and his crew over anybody from this board when it comes to scouting players.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Dec 11, 2008 -> 03:08 PM) Sounds like the NY news media trying to start something. Just how much would ABREU cost and what would be the reason we would wanht BABreu over JDye? I would rather have Jermaine. He is a better hitter and field player then Abreu IMO Abreu+Bailey/other prospects > Dye

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Dec 11, 2008 -> 03:00 PM) When did you see him exactly, what game and what level? More importantly, when did he become a pro scout? lol. I've never seen a poster from a message board put so much stock into "Well, I saw him in person. I know for a fact he sucksssssssssss" as much as he is.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 11, 2008 -> 02:49 PM) Are you kidding me? This guy at one time was a top prospect, just like Joe Borchard. You have to ignore any bad he's had in his career. Trading a guy you can almost guarantee will hit 30 homers and drive in 90 runs for someone like this is a steal. Just look at KW's record. Every former top prospect bust he's acquired turns out like Gavin Floyd. They will teach him a cutter and he'll be unhittable. Yes, we should never take a chance on another "failed" prospect again because Gavin Floyd was a once in a generation type luck situation.

QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Dec 11, 2008 -> 02:56 PM) What he said. They aren't unqualified, I've seen the guy in person many times. If my statements end up wrong, they will just be wrong because I am wrong sometimes, as well we all are. My feelings on Bailey wouldn't be nearly as strong if I hadn't witnessed him pitch in person several times. You? Wrong? No way.

So in the last 3 years Furcal, Roberts and Peavy were all but done deals. Oh, well.

Looks like the deal is off. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20...8&fext=.jsp

Am I nuts for thinking Francisco Hernandez still has a chance to develop into a legitimate catcher, or at least a backup catcher? I've been high on him for a while. I can't seem to give up on him. He's only 22.

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Dec 8, 2008 -> 08:53 PM) Well Kenny did say that expects Lillibridge to fill Ozuna's old role, that could be a clue. I took Bearsox's comments to imply that Lillibridge had the upside of Pablo Ozuna. And I didn't know Kenny said that.

QUOTE (BearSox @ Dec 8, 2008 -> 08:49 PM) Since I have a feeling Lillibridge is going to be the new Pablo, just take all old Pablo memories, and substitute Lillibridge into them. I at times think you and whitesoxfan101 are the same poster. How did you come to this conclusion?

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Dec 8, 2008 -> 08:45 PM) Carl Everett had the ground out that moved Willie Harris to 3rd and allowed him to score easily on Dye's single... He also started the 5-run, 5th inning rally against Boston in game 2. I love me some Carl.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Dec 8, 2008 -> 08:44 PM) I have decided, after a number of beers tonight, that he's now tied with BA as my newest, favoritist, White Sox guy. What are your ffavorite Brent Lillibridge moments? He also needs a good nickname. How about "The Stone Cowboy"? The hell? lol. You really make me miss drinking.

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Dec 8, 2008 -> 08:36 PM) Everett in '05: .299/.351/.495/.846 w/ RISP .302/.434/.558/.992 w/ RISP & 2 out .317/.371/.529/.901 w/ Men On Sucks to have a guy like that in the 3 hole, makes it real hard to score runs. But yeah, Geoff Blum was the more important player. I had no idea his numbers were that good in those three key situations.

QUOTE (103 mph screwball @ Dec 8, 2008 -> 08:34 PM) I don't know what to think. JD would deserve better than to be lied to. KW would disown a family member if it meant he could improve the team. If the deal is right, JD is gone.

QUOTE (earthshiner @ Dec 8, 2008 -> 08:21 PM) people forget that Carl carried the offense that first month of '05 Along with Pods (who was pretty much the White Sox offensive MVP well into July) and Gooch.

QUOTE (chisox2334 @ Dec 8, 2008 -> 08:14 PM) peter gammons reports that ozzie talked to dye and said he wont be traded and is needed for this team You don't really believe this, right?

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Dec 8, 2008 -> 12:56 AM) He's 22 freakin' years old! How is he possibly a reclamation project? Did he have an entire season of crap in the MLB? Has he had some sort of injury which held him out for a prolonged period of time? You're making yourself look ridiculously dumb right now. And as far as "Coop can fix mechanics", there is a snippet earlier in this thread which said that a wrap of Bailey's wrist on the ball could be causing some inconsistencies in his command and stuff, so yeah... Tell me about it. Some of these guys here are straight ridiculous. We go through this s*** every year. A big or even small trade is made. OGRHDSFGASHODS! THIS TRADE SUCKS! KENNY SHOULD BE FIRED! WORST TRADE IN HISTORY! Then the trade works out and they pull the "I'll eat crow" or whatever card. Kenny has more than enough positive history when it comes to moves like this, assuming the trade is even legit.

QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Dec 8, 2008 -> 12:52 AM) Coop can fix mechanics, he can't fix stuff. And Kenny wouldn't even be looking at him if the problem was his stuff. This has already been explained many times. No offense, but what the hell could you possibly know as fact? You're a Sox fan posting on a message board. What do you know that Kenny and his people don't?