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QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Jul 10, 2010 -> 02:24 AM) So Derek Fisher is meeting with the Heat now. It is starting to look like they are going to have an easy time filling out their roster with solid players. I've heard they're going to get Fisher, Ilgauskas, Q. Richardson, Dooling, Raja Bell, Kwame

Wow, an epic meltdown by the Reds. They need bullpen help a lot more than they need another starter.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 10, 2010 -> 02:18 AM) Ha AJ homered against Chen tonight. Fathom was freaking out that AJ was playing even though AJ is our starting catcher. Even a broken clock is right twice a day. I give you credit though for not writing in your unique style.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jul 9, 2010 -> 10:35 PM) Smoak was an overpay, IMO. Perez or Scheppers would've constituted as a gang rape. I have huge concerns about Smoak, as he's worthless against LHP. He'll hit for power from the left side, but in that ballpark, it shouldn't be hard finding a suitable 1b that can put up 25 homers.

Wow, this deal basically locks up the AL West for the Rangers. Good for them, I hope they show up for the postseason finally.

Rangers did a great job of holding on to Perez, Salty (good trade chip), Sheppers

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 9, 2010 -> 09:22 PM) AJ's hitting .170 with a .506 OPS against LHP on the season. Even worse against lefty starting pitching. Thanks Balta, it's pretty easy to see why I would want Castro playing tonight.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 9, 2010 -> 09:16 PM) Nobody in their right mind gives a f*** about Jones. Except for Williams and Guillen

QUOTE (flavum @ Jul 9, 2010 -> 10:06 PM) Smoak and Brett Wallace both traded from the 2008 draft. Could Gordon be next? Better not be

You can bet those 3 others will be pretty damn good also.

QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Jul 9, 2010 -> 08:45 PM) they way St. Louis has been playing, this would be huge for the Reds Lee, Volquez, Cueto, Leake, Arroyo

Reds can offer Wood, Alonso, and that catcher whose name I spell wrong, Moreasco

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 9, 2010 -> 07:32 PM) Yeah, I gotta say you are right on that one, Fathom... Are we going to bet on this series? And I agree about therapist... I'd say Sox win 2 of 3, with the loss coming in a blowout on Sunday.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 9, 2010 -> 07:19 PM) And the Cleveland owner is another rich prick moron. He needs to shut the f*** up as well. greg, I'm not saying you're wrong, but don't you always say that Ozzie can say whatever he wants cause he's made a lot of money in his life?

Ugh, Castro needs to be playing against LHP! And Greg, still don't think they're trying to get #400 at home for Andruw?

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 9, 2010 -> 07:05 PM) And it seems like a lot of players in recent years with a NTC have turned us down. Is our management/coaching not respected around the league? Well, Ozzie was voted one of the top two managers you'd least like to play for.

QUOTE (kev211 @ Jul 9, 2010 -> 06:38 PM) This coupled with the NBA news from last night...f*** sports. How is this not GREAT news? It went from Twins leading for him to him going to the Yankees. Please don't tell me you thought the Sox would contend for his services?

QUOTE (Palehosefan @ Jul 9, 2010 -> 07:19 PM) I disagree with a ton of stuff on here, but this has been my favorite thread in a long, long time. of course you do. It's like participating in a thread about the hottest girl in the world, and you're married to Marissa Miller.

I'll root for Scheyer, as he was significantly better in college than I ever thought he would be.

Is that billboard real?

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jul 9, 2010 -> 06:11 PM) Give? No. Be in a hurry to get a big salary off the books and get some prospects in a bad system? Heck yes. I think ultimately, LaRoche will cost more in prospects/players, but less in money, so the deals may be similar in overall effect. I'd try to widdle down deals for both as far as possible, look at each as a complete deal, and pick one. I think they will be close. And which prospects are we going to give them? They have no need for Flowers, as catching is the only position they have youth at. Hudson's not going anywhere either.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 9, 2010 -> 06:09 PM) Drayton McClane has said he will eat more salary though if it means better prospects... Yes, and that was for Oswalt as they're trying to destroy the Rangers farm system.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jul 9, 2010 -> 06:06 PM) But, because of Berkman's salary, I'd guess it might take fewer prospects/players in value to get him, than to get LaRoche. Completely disagree. As someone just mentioned, Berkman's a legend there. Astros aren't just going to give him away.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 9, 2010 -> 05:21 PM) Yeah, I agree...I really want us to find out what the DBacks want for Kelly Johnson. But my guess is that would be Gordon Beckham. Rizzo's on a power trip, as he doesn't want to hurt the momentum the Nationals have going by trading Dunn without getting big names back.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jul 9, 2010 -> 04:19 PM) Another great piece by Woj at Yahoo. He's quickly becoming a must-read for me. http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=Akxt...ndecision070910 wow, what a great article.