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I was watching the game with my son, and I said "wouldn't it be cool if Paulie hit a grand slam?" Awesome. I really hope he's back, obviously for the right kind of money (2 yrs/$20 million or so). But he made some comments about the Sox needing to make improvements on and off the field. I hope they do, and Paulie realizes that. Only time will tell. And I too look forward to posts by elgonzo4sox. That sig is quite distracting.

I love this time of year for beer. Sam Adams Harvest Pumpkin Ale is one of the best pumpkin ales out there.

QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Sep 30, 2010 -> 09:11 PM) The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon is actually the name of the Washington Irving anthology in which the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow first appeared. Rip Van Winkle was also first published in this volume. Useful information in case I end up on Jeopardy one day.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Sep 30, 2010 -> 09:12 PM) Thank goodness he's been rotting away on the bench this month for no apparent reason. Yeah, Viciedo has no business playing every day. I can't understand Ozzie's handling of him.

So I shouldn't say something else about the headless horseman?

QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 30, 2010 -> 04:52 PM) Konerko said Sox have to make improvements on and off the field to catch the Twins. BTW, another big reason that not bringing back Thome has hurt us is that if Thome was still here, I'm pretty sure Konerko would stay around also. He's 100% right there. He's probably quite upset with the way this season has gone, and I wouldn't blame him.

Ichabod Crane chopped off people's head, speaking of morbid.

Viciedo in the lineup!

If no one is unloaded to make room for Konerko and they still sign Konerko, the DH position will definitely take a hit. I could see Quentin as the DH if that were to happen.

Will say something here to jump start the thread.

I'd go to a game whether they are in it or not. Sometimes it's just fun to go when they're out of it...provided you can get the tickets cheap. If I didn't have stuff going on tomorrow night, I'd be there.

QUOTE (elgonzo4sox @ Sep 29, 2010 -> 08:10 PM) I am very hopeful that the respect Jerry has for Konerko will show itself soon, perhaps on Thursday. When the team got back into town for this homestand, Jerry obviously told Ozzie "cut the crap, you're going to be here next year". Hopefully he will similarly make sure that Konerko is here next year, and get it announced soon. Konerko is the heart and soul of this club, an anchor on the infield, and has done everything possible to earn a spot here next year. I would be afraid that Konerko would end up signing somewhere else if he decides to test the market and doesn't consider a "home town discount". The way he has played this year, another team could offer him 2 or 3 years at $12-$14 million per. I'd like to hear today that he and the Sox have agreed to an extension.

I don't get the heavy dislike that Pierre gets by some. I think he's an okay lead-off guy, has got good speed, and has shown some pretty good defense this year. However, I agree that he is way overpaid. And if that's the only source of the dislike, I can understand that.

Jerry is the mouse in Tom and Jerry.

Golly, Bren called me Butt Mouth?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 29, 2010 -> 02:41 PM) You making copies of your ass again? Zero chance we get back to the Bears after a comment like that.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Sep 29, 2010 -> 12:06 PM) Well crap, I thought he was making $3M for some reason. I'll edit - I suspect they offer him in the vicinity of $3M for a year, or maybe $2M and a team option at $3M, or the like. I would think 2 years/$6 million might get the job done.

QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Sep 29, 2010 -> 11:50 AM) That doesn't mean he will stay healthy. Peavy is just injury prone. Actually he's not. He hurt his ankle running bases, not pitching. Granted his injury this year was severe, but that doesn't make him injury-prone.

Absolutely the kids come first. I wouldn't hesistate to put a dog to sleep that attacked my kids.

QUOTE (elgonzo4sox @ Sep 29, 2010 -> 10:16 AM) I agree completely. We've got a chance, with two more games against the Red Sox, to finish as the 5th best team in the AL. Better to try to win out than give up. I hadn't thought about that. I know it doesn't mean anything in the long run but it is encouraging...and frustrating considering how things started.

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Sep 29, 2010 -> 10:47 AM) I don't see any reason to think that that is probable. Why not? Have you heard something lately? Last I heard he would be ready for ST.

I agree money is the big issue for 2011. Buehrle, Peavy, Jackson, Floyd, and Danks would account for about $47 million next year. Two of our three outfielders account for another $20.5 million. Teahen (who will most likely end up being an expensive bench/fill-in guy), Alexei, and Beckham make up another $6.5 million. Linebrink and Thornton are another $8.5 million, and if they re-signed Putz he'd be another $4 million or so. Adding in a few million here and there for Vizquel (maybe), Jones (maybe), etc. you're looking at about $90 million. Holes to fill would be 1st base, DH, and catcher. How much would the Sox be willing to spend for those spots? Without some trades being made to free up salary, you might be looking at upwards of $110 million. I'm thinking that some cost is going to be sacrificed at 1st, DH, or C. I'd like to see Konerko back and VMart at C, but that's easily $20 million right there. AJ would be a cheaper option at C, and I'd be okay with that in a one year deal. No matter what, I think it's going to be a busy off season. Let's hope it's a good one.

I realize that this thread was started in jest, but I am looking forward to 2011. I'm hoping for a busy off-season, and solidifying the DH spot should be one of the top priorities. I don't see the Sox signing Manny, but you never know. A one year incentive-laden deal might be just the thing he (and the Sox) would need. If Peavy is healthy, the Sox should have a pretty good starting rotation, albeit an expensive one. And of course right field is a bit of a concern.

Purposely skipping the letter N?

Anybody watch No Ordinary Family last night. I DVR'd it to give it a shot.