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QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Feb 20, 2010 -> 05:31 PM) Jermaine Dye , $4M. I have no problem with this except for the $. If he agrees to be the primary DH, sign him for $2 or $3 million.

Although part of me believes they will stand pat, I think KW has recognized the need for a true DH. I wouldn't be surprised if he makes a move towards Blalock.

QUOTE (Real @ Feb 20, 2010 -> 09:58 AM) http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4929220 Rumors on ESPN DET board are it's a 1yr/6m deal. Haha Isn't this the same deal the Sox offered? And even though the offer was "pulled", I would assume he'd still be welcome if he wanted to sign?

If the Sox do sign Damon, is there a chance the deal includes an option for 2011, or will he be strictly viewed as a stop-gap?

No matter where he signs, he's probably right now kicking himself (or his agent) right in the ass for not taking the 2/$14 million the Yankees offered.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Feb 19, 2010 -> 02:42 PM) Joliet Central? Yeah...actually it's Central and West until 2012 (I think) when West will be the Tigers again.

QUOTE (PlunketChris @ Feb 19, 2010 -> 02:19 PM) why didn't we start a pool on when/where he'll sign. It was spoken of and then it never happened. I'm a little disappointed. He'll sign with the Sox on February 20, 2015. Kenny will finally get his man.

Wow. I was away from my computer for an hour and I miss a fight, screaming, yelling, punching... No news, though? It doesn't help that it's Friday and I can't concentrate on work as it is.

QUOTE (ptatc @ Feb 19, 2010 -> 08:03 AM) As I recall Damon was really good friends with some of the Patriot players from his days in Boston. Maybe he told some of them and this scout talked to them. OK, it's reaching but it's a really boring Friday here. You never know. If the same thing had been "leaked" but with the Tigers mentioned there might be more of us speaking up. I think right now it's quiet optimism...or praying.

When I have the stomach flu, which is not often, about the only thing I can eat is saltines. There's something about the buttery, saltiness that makes me feel better.

You factor in KW's cryptic comment and this mystery scout saying the deal is all but done and you almost have to think it's possible. KW is famous for his no comment attitude, and his saying he'll discuss it on Sunday probably means we will already know one way or the other by then. Then there's the scout...it's almost laughably believable. If nothing else it'll make for an interesting Friday.

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 02:51 PM) If we don't get Damon, I'd prefer to take a gamble and sign Leslie Anderson and give him some playing time in the OF, i'd think he'd be a touch higher on the risk/reward ratio then some of the other guys on the market.. I'm not up on the Cuban players, but is he eligible to play yet? If so, what kind of $ amount would be be looking for?

When I have a cold, toast with sugar and cinnamon.

QUOTE (dmbjeff @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 02:20 PM) Indeed I did. This DH bullcrap has got me pretty riled up the past month. I hear you. Sometimes I verbally assault myself, then apologize to myself and blame it on KW and Ozzie.

QUOTE (dmbjeff @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 02:15 PM) That wife of his probably had a big role in the decision to be apart of New York life too. She is the only thing keeping me in the thought that Damon may end up here over Detroit. Did you just argue with yourself?

My big question is if Damon doesn't sign with the Sox does KW keep looking for another bat? It's encouraging to see him going after Damon, but why is this happening after all the talk of the rotating DH and their committment to it? There are still a few bats left out there that will probably start going cheaper (Branyan, Blalock, Dye). I don't know what any of them would command so I won't speculate. I do wonder though if KW is taking matters into his own hands with the DH situation.

If nothing else, the quote by KW will give this thread the opportunity to reach 2000 posts. Kidding aside, I don't necessarily think that KW is saying the Tigers are going to sign him. However, it does put a damper on the mood a bit. Someone said earlier that this could be his way of saying "No comment", and I'm inclined to agree. News may pop up this afternoon that Damon has signed (although I doubt it), and KW may not speak formally until Sunday.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 11:41 AM) Nah, lots of the game threads get up to 1000 posts. Oh, I know that. What I meant was that the thread starter had the 1st and 1000th post.

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 10:52 AM) I'll go so far as to say that if we don't sign him, somebody else will. He WILL be wearing a uniform of some team that plays somewhere...I'm sure of it.

QUOTE (Sockin @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 10:06 AM) Kenny says he'll be talking about Damon....on Sunday. http://blogs.dailyherald.com/node/3472 This is more of a buzzkill than Buzz Killington.

QUOTE (whtsoxfan @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 09:15 AM) Why are we going after Damon? Where would he fit? His defense sucks...Pierre is basically playing the position he'd play....I like Pierre, Rios, Quentin and Jones all better than Damon. What's the end game if we get Damon? We need a DH...badly.

QUOTE (Chet Kincaid @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 08:32 AM) Eh... I doubt it. There are people on here with 26,000 posts. Go Steelmen. Tigers again in two years...I think

QUOTE (Chet Kincaid @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 08:23 AM) Wow... the first thread that I ever started that reached 1000 posts. SWEET!!! That might be a Soxtalk first? Having the 1st post and the 1000th post?

I never played little league, but I have a softball moment. I was playing for the Coast Guard team in a tournament in Juneau, AK. I was the extra hitter in the first game and went 3 for 3 with a single, double, and an inside the park HR. The HR was worth 3 runs, and we ended up winning by 2. I was the MVP. The coach left me as the EH in the second game. I went 2 for 3 with a single and a triple. I ended up scoring the winning run. That was all good, but my favorite moment was last fall when my son (who was almost 7) pitched for the first time. He struck out the side and only walked one. I know, it's only Pinto, but man was I proud.

Tomorrow is Friday...and pay day. I think a trip to Binny's is called for.