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QUOTE (joeynach @ Feb 19, 2010 -> 10:53 PM) I think its pretty obvious that this is the direction the organization is heading I think no one has any clue what the organization is planning on doing. Two weeks ago, we were sure they wouldn't be going after any other DHs after Thome wasn't brought back.

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Feb 19, 2010 -> 09:51 PM) This is probably the most effective bit of gamesmanship that KW could have pulled. It's really crafty. We should probably wait before we start patting KW on the back for his strategy. If Damon ends up signing a 1 year deal for 6 million with the Tigers because the Sox pulled out, then KW's move will have backfired.

Rock was dead on with the Viciedo stuff last offseason. If you folllow closely, you'll know what part of the front office his source works in.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Feb 19, 2010 -> 05:13 PM) You dont have to believe my sources. Not a big deal. No need to try and make fun of me though. Yeah Rock, it's not like you haven't been dead on with a handful of things the last two years!!

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Feb 19, 2010 -> 04:22 AM) what was that about having no chance in hell to win? Wisconsin's going to be the 4-5 seed in the tourney that everyone picks to lose to a 12 seed. Bo Ryan must be a hell of a coach, cause that team's talent is pretty mediocre.

Nice 43/13/15 for LBJ

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Feb 19, 2010 -> 03:25 AM) Its a farce, disconnect from this thread. Explain please? You mean the Sox aren't interested?

QUOTE (chw42 @ Feb 19, 2010 -> 01:34 AM) So we went from front runners to being where we were about 3 days ago. Sigh... I wonder who Boras bribed in the Sox front office to tell Cowley and Gonzales that the team is confident they'll sign him?

http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/...n-decision.html All signs seem to be pointing to Detroit, especially with AJP bringing up the Spring Training location issue. At this point, I just want a decision. I still think Blalock could be a cheaper, and potentially better option.

Exhibit number 1,050 why Bruce Levine is a tool: on the radio today, he said that even though Damon has told people the Sox are the team he wants to play for, Levine also made a comment that he's probably told that to Detroit players as well. Do you know how many f***ing times Levine has said something along the lines of "X player only wants to play for the Cubs"!!

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 11:54 PM) If you've heard what I've heard, you'd know that it would be foolish to give up on Adrian. The Sox have tried on multiple occasions and as of now the asking price is too high in their minds. That could change though, you never know. It is cause the asking price is too high, or the Padres just are looking for every excuse not to trade him yet? Reports out of Boston are that he's not available.

I wish people would give up on getting Adrian Gonzalez. It's obvious that when he's available, Boston will be the heavy favorite to get him. They have better prospects at nearly every position, as well as the payroll to give him the extension a team will want to give him before trading for him.

Hitting Curtis Granderson in the testicle region with a fastball.

QUOTE (WHarris1 @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 08:11 PM) The thing is there roster has very little to offer in the way of enticing free agents Do they really need other players to entice free agents? They have the money, the NY media, and the up-tempo coach. They could have a team full of Aaron Gray's, and they'd still be a contender for Free Agents.

QUOTE (RibbieRubarb @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 06:58 PM) Would you have called Podsednik and Iguchi competent players before 2005?.... Absolutely

BTW, this thread is fantastic today. Thanks everyone

QUOTE (WHarris1 @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 06:50 PM) I absolutely loved Law in college but his NBA career has been disastrous. Funny, I feel the same with Joe Alexander. I actually like Warrick though.

QUOTE (bmags @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 07:47 PM) In 2005, we were the most complete team. Though we didn't grab amazing players, each spot was filled with a competent player. In years since, it seems a sure thing to go in with a s***ty spot, and it hurts the team. It's true...last year at this time, we were b****ing about Wise being in CF. We all know how that worked out.

QUOTE (Kenny Hates Prospects @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 06:41 PM) This post needs to be framed and hung immediately. Agreed, and just wait until his next contract. He'll be one of the most overpaid players as well.

QUOTE (everafan @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 07:23 PM) The greatest 2? Mauer and who else? Please don't tell me Morneau. He's good but far from great and even farther from one of the best hitters in baseball. I didn't say they were the greatest. I said that people really underrate the talent the Twins have, especially in their lineup. The funny thing is that when we face them, Kubel scares me more than Morneau or Mauer.

QUOTE (WHarris1 @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 06:22 PM) This looks to give the Knicks room to offer 2 Max FAs Lebron and Bosh?

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 06:12 PM) a GT insider said that too No, bureau told me

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 07:11 PM) And you know this how? Every expert in the world has no idea whose going where so I find it hard pressed that you know exactly what is going to happen. Doctor-patient confidentiality?

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 07:09 PM) I don't buy it. Bulls #1 push is Wade and they don't want Amare. Wade isn't coming here, unfortunately.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 06:04 PM) Bulls now have 16 guys on the roster. I got a feeling one more big move is left or at least Chicago hopes there is and it will likely be a mega effort to move Hinrich and others for Tracy McGrady. Hopefully it will be like Hinrich/Brad Miller and the Bulls will get the kings to buy-out Miller and get Miller back. I'd be stoked because I'd like to think the Bulls aren't trying to get 2 spots under the cap because they think they have just a small shot at getting two max FA's. While I'd love 2 of Lebron/Wade/Bosh, I'd also be exstatic with like a Bosh/JoeJohnson combo as well. Or even a Bosh/Rudy Gay combo with the Bulls than using Deng as bait to get an Al Jefferson. The Bulls want Joe Johnson and Amare. Bosh isn't likely now, as he's going to go to New York likely (that's coming from a GT insider). Bosh is desperate to play in the spotlight of the Big Apple.