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QUOTE (everafan @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 03:59 AM) Mid year 2005 he said KGJ was a done deal - went so far to say he was on his way to Chicago for a physical. Well, it was a done deal pending Reds owner signing off on it.

QUOTE (DirtySox @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 02:48 AM) Maybe it's just me, but Levine holds about as much weight as Cowley does. He's terrible. Shouldn't Levine be at the Cubs camp talking about how great Hendry's offseason was?

QUOTE (The Baconator @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 02:47 AM) I don't know how much this would actually play, but here me out: does it make sense for Boras to have Damon come to Chicago being that he will likely take away the majority of Jones, another one of his clients? Does something like this have any affect on an agent's dealings? No, not when you're someone like Boras with so many employees.

Bruce Levine doesn't know anything, and never really has. Getting JR involved in the negotiations definitely isn't status quo.

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 12:33 AM) I don't think this is going to happen. No playing time for either Kotsay or Jones. You're right, cause Carlos Quentin is reliable and healthy at all times!

Gotta love the Celtics getting Nate Robinson. One of the most unlikeable teams ever adds another piece of s***.

My lineup would be (knowing that Ozzie would never bat Pierre 9th) Pierre Beckham Damon Quentin Konerko Teahen Rios AJP Ramirez

QUOTE (GoodAsGould @ Feb 17, 2010 -> 07:43 PM) Im so sick of this crap, no player in mlb is going to draw fans solely on their name with the exception of Ichiro because he brings in the Japanese population. The only thing that will bring in fans otherwise is winning. You don't think Damon jerseys would be a hot seller?

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Feb 17, 2010 -> 06:12 PM) I've been scooped that there is "alot of running around" being done in the Sox front office. They are either working on an offer, or tweaking an existing. So you're more optimistic today than you were yesterday?

QUOTE (jphat007 @ Feb 17, 2010 -> 06:09 PM) I mean, if the Sox really want him, why wouldn't they just pony up the extra 3-4 million bucks. I mean that is nothing in the grand scheme of things if they really want him. We have to be more than 1-2 million away from Detroits offer. I agree, especially for a one year deal. Damon's actually the rare player that will generate merchandise sales. Also, it's a pretty sound risk. If the team does well, he'll likely earn whatever money you give him. If we struggle, you know there will be teams out there willing to trade for him.

QUOTE (danman31 @ Feb 17, 2010 -> 04:32 AM) Wall got a goaltending to be called a clean block in OT. It's just brutal how badly refs officiate good teams. That entire OT was a joke with regards to officiating.

QUOTE (Brian @ Feb 17, 2010 -> 05:25 AM) Sounds like DePaul wants him really bad. Crossing my fingers. Craig Robinson is choice 1, 1a, and 1b

UNC is just ungodly bad. Anytime Ga Tech beats you easily, you're not very good.

More good news, as it sounds like Indians might be close to signing Branyan.

Sounds like Damon is closing in on signing with the Tigers http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/MLB-offseason-buzz-012010

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Feb 12, 2010 -> 08:37 PM) I like that Heyman still has us as players in this. It's a spot of encouraging news after Merkin and Robothal tried to downplay this. Or cause Boras knows how to manipulate Heyman?

QUOTE (Jenks Heat @ Feb 12, 2010 -> 08:16 PM) I love the rotating DH..........as long as the options are viable hitters. Jones may be but Vizquel, Kotsay and Nix are not. Sorry, that's exactly what I meant before, but you stated it a lot better than I did. It's the cast of characters we're looking to play at the DH, and not the actual rotating DH idea. If we were using Branyan and Gomes as our rotation DH, I would be extremely happy with that.

QUOTE (MattZakrowski @ Feb 12, 2010 -> 07:35 PM) Because it's stupid, and doesn't help the Sox win. It's amazing to me that some people are actually buying into the rotating DH philosophy.

The amazing part about FNL is how it makes you care about so many different characters. When this season started, you had to wonder if you could actually care what happens to the newer characters like Vince. He ended up being the most fascinating character on the show this season. Also, thankfully they didn't say Matt Saracen had become a Cubs fan, as the actor who plays them in real life is a huge Sox fan!

The Sox best bet to upgrade their offense might be a Spring Training injury to someone like Kotsay or Jones. Maybe Ozzie will try out Jones at 1st base like he did with Toby?

Getting thrown into these rumors and having him sign with Tigers will only disappoint fans more.

QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Feb 11, 2010 -> 10:45 PM) How the hell wouldn't Damon fit Guillen's lineup. He does a lot of things that Ozzie wants from his hitters. Ugh...can't the Guillen's just be quiet and let KW do what he wants.

QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Feb 10, 2010 -> 05:11 AM) Korie Lucious absolutely killed MSU's momentum. They cut it to 3 Moore hits a tough 3 and then Lucious has a terrible turnover and Purdue is back in control of the game. He's terrible. Shocking, as he showed a lot of promise last season.

QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Feb 10, 2010 -> 02:30 AM) I know you hate Illinois, but it's still a very impressive win tonight (although it's hyperbolic to call it maybe the best one in America this year). I still don't think Illinois has a realistic shot at winning the Big 10, but that's only due to the schedule. They seem to be figuring it out, and should have no problem making the tournament if they continue to perform as they have lately. No doubt it's a good win. It honestly doesn't surprise me, as Illinois has significantly better talent than Wisconsin (especially with Leuer out). McCamey's playing as well as anyone in the country, as he's really carrying the Illini right now.

QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Feb 10, 2010 -> 02:00 AM) That might be the best road win by any team in the country this year. Since yesterday? http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/re...636&prov=ap