GoodAsGould

QUOTE(nitetrain8601 @ Jul 25, 2006 -> 04:26 AM) I don't think they told him that part really. I think if Florida made the World Series which they were expected to do, they would've kept that team together. everyone knew he was going to be traded with how incredibly backloaded the deal he signed was... even if they won the WS.

QUOTE(nitetrain8601 @ Jul 25, 2006 -> 04:22 AM) I remember that. Alot of Sox fans though, for whatever reason, hate Delgado because they thought he didnt want to come here because he hated the city of Chicago and didn't like the Sox. That's not the case. He just wanted to find a place he know he could stay for awhile. so he signed with Florida knowing he would be dealt after the first year? Im not really following the logic.

QUOTE(Jordan4life_2006 @ Jul 25, 2006 -> 03:59 AM) Ryan Zimmerman, people. The Nats don't need Fields. ever heard of a position change?

I dont know why people are upset with Ozzie... this guy is apposed to be a top of the line starter... a manager shouldnt have to pull him out after 5 scoreless innings.

I am getting soooo sick of Vazquez.... its starting to get downright pathetic....

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Jul 24, 2006 -> 11:16 PM) Congrats to you on that. I personally like hearing from anyone who has any sort of info they believe to be true. I just find it funny when people say they have sources but than one person's source goes against someone elses....

Well Tracey unless something drastic happens will be up in Sept.... also did he even pitch this time up?

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jul 24, 2006 -> 11:12 PM) In Flash's defense he's liked Lumsden for quite some time now. Just like I liked (and raved about) Chris Young for quite some time and was very dissapointed that we moved him in what I called a questionable deal for Vazquez. Yeah I still remember Chris Young's low a season and i was raving about him to my friend who is a Rangers friend and he was saying im a homer and all....But now with KW im starting to learn not to get attached to any minorleaguers anymore.... it sucks but if we win im all good.

I find it funny how so many people have "inside sources"...... The only people I believe are probably Steff/JimH who have proved to be kind of reliable when they talk to their "sources"

QUOTE(santo=dorf @ Jul 24, 2006 -> 10:19 PM) Yes. Have you? Spell checker won't catch the improper use of "your" or "you're" either. alright lay off the new guy lol... im sure if he was writing something up he would check his grammar more.

You would think with all the rumors if they were truly untouchable KW would of talked to Vazquez and Garcia too? Idonno right now this is very exciting.

QUOTE(CanOfCorn @ Jul 24, 2006 -> 10:03 PM) The Tigers are going to have to give up Humberto...I forgot his last name...and/or Zumaya...maybe even one of their other young pitchers like Verlander or Robertson...so what if KW has shown his hand...now the Tigers KNOW what it is going to take and they may not be willing to take that step. The White Sox and KW just did what the Yankees did for years...drive up the price, the only difference is: The White Sox weren't dumb enough to actually follow through and pay for it (at least I hope not *fingers crossed*). you must be crazy to even think they would give up Zumaya or Verlander. Also the nationals probably arent really interested in Robertson. I think its Humberto Sanchez is their top pitching prospect... but I dont think they want to get rid of him either...Honestly Soriano is going to want to sign with a team where he can play 2B and Tigers are fine with Polanco... they would be much better off with Clee.

One of the few Cubs everyone can be a fan of... 2 bad.

well the one good thing about Clee is Marte is gone who seemed to have the biggest problem with him... but yeah I dont see Carlos coming back either even though he was one of my favorites.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jul 24, 2006 -> 09:19 PM) Would it help if I told you this was the exact plan the Sox have with Lummy. I've talked to numerous people and they worked with him on pitching to contact, especially this season, because they felt it would help aid him in terms of rebuilding his arm strength and being able to go deeper in games without putting as much stress on his arm. Personally I like that plan in general, but when he needs to he is very capable of getting a strikeout, but with no one on he's out there pitching to contact (hitting his spots, being agressive and giving his fielders a chance). well i guess that explains it some.... and dont get me wrong I was a big fan of Lumdsen too he just wasnt my favorite as he was for a lot of other posters here. Personally I think Whistler has a higher ceiling and with his recent surge he is starting to show he is a real prospect again... also our minors seems to be stacked with SP's its the hitting prospects we seem to have very little of.

Ive always been a fan of MacDougal so im kind of happy we got him... he has filthier stuff than most everyone on our team and definitely will benefit from Cooper. Actually im a fan of a lot of bp arms on the Royals the one part of their team I like.

I know Lumsden was a favorite among a lot of posters here... but his lack of K's kind of worry me and I think he might have a lot of trouble getting out major leaguers... maybe a future RP. I kind of liked Cortes but he is in low A and any low A prospect I dont hold that much value to.

I dont think he will be with us this season besides a sept. callup but id like to see him make the team next year... and hopefully Ozzie would use him more often so he wasnt so rusty all the time.

QUOTE(BobDylan @ Jul 24, 2006 -> 08:59 AM) Damn. You can watch the games after they have been played though... so if you dont mind waiting until the game is over...

well technically Sandy Alomar is a lot bigger than Soriano.

QUOTE(Bonderman38 @ Jul 24, 2006 -> 08:22 AM) I don't think they sweep. 2 out of 3 for the Sox. Yeah Im not counting on it but im dreaming about it.

We really need to show the Twins that they cant hang with us and get a sweep right here. Not only would it put a safe distance between us and them but by beating a team on a run like the Twins has to be a huge confidence booster and for them losing 3 games after being so close would be a definite downer.

QUOTE(Jordan4life_2006 @ Jul 24, 2006 -> 07:38 AM) I wish you were the Yankee GM. Lol id just ship all the players paying all their contracts to the whitesox

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Jul 24, 2006 -> 04:49 AM) He is making a whole career off of one postseason. I don't mind the guy for any other reason than that. hey if it works it works. If Boston can make the post-season this year we will see if he was just a one trick pony or if he is the real deal.

Not that I think we will... but if we trade for A-Rod in the off-season id hope it wasnt for Crede. Hell... the yankees only gave up soriano and a single a prospect.. and that was with A-Rod being the best player in the AL easily and arguably the best player in the majors..... Now all the yanks would have to do is include the Rangers money but the difference is now A-Rod is arguably the biggest head-case in the majors and is getting booed out of his park. Id think something along the lines of Uribe, maybe Garcia, and a low prospect if that would be more than enough.