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BTW, thanks for creating this thread to get our mind off of today's actions.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jun 19, 2009 -> 12:46 AM) And they aren't going to pay it. If we pick up a million or so, a team like the Brewers would or Phillies would jump at the chance.

QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Jun 19, 2009 -> 12:39 AM) It would be awesome just because he is still the coolest player in baseball, but from a baseball standpoint, I probably pass. And we could finally present him with his World Series ring for 2005 for contributions to the Sox. I still tear up at the ceremonies for Tony Graffanino and Dimitri Young.

Here's the ironic thing...we actually have to go out and get some more power on our club. I have huge doubts about PK ever hitting over 25 homers again.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 19, 2009 -> 12:37 AM) I mean as a trade-bait piece right now. You know I'm on board for that. I still think Contreras is an ultimate sell high guy. All it takes is one bad performance, and his stock is back to zero.

For some reason, I have a feeling Vlad will be our DH next season. Last time I said something like this, it was about Carlos Pena being our 1B in 2006. Oops!

Oh, and don't discount the idea of Quentin being our DH next year, especially if we bring back Dye and go after someone like Crawford or Chone.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 19, 2009 -> 12:17 AM) Wonder if anyone would be interested in Podsednik if he keeps hitting like this. If you do bring him back, just don't give him a contract extension during the year. One leg injury, and we know what happens with him. I'd really rather not though bring him back with the idea of making him our leadoff hitter.

How about finding a RF for next year, and then basically narrowing down between Dye and Thome who you want to play DH next season?

QUOTE (GreatScott82 @ Jun 18, 2009 -> 10:57 PM) I agree with finding a leadoff hitter. But Sanchez would be the perfect 2 hole hitter for the next year and a half. Honestly i would much rather have him over Figgins and it would be for a much shorter term. You could try and aqcuire your leadoff hitter this winter. Where in the hell would Sanchez play? We have a perfect #2 hitter on our team, and his name is Gordon Beckham.

BTW, I would say that Contreras needs to be traded last Saturday. I'd also like to see the Sox acquire a solid righty bullpen arm that will be here next year.

The last thing we need to do is acquire an infielder. I really think finding a leadoff hitter for next year would be the best acquisition, but that won't happen with Pods on the team right now.

QUOTE (rangercal @ Jun 18, 2009 -> 11:16 PM) So do you suggest trading Thome,Konerko,Aj and JD for .50 on the dollar? I would do anything I can to get rid of Konerko and his salary. With his thumb issues and seemingly diminished bat speed, he's not going to put up the power necessary to be making as much as he is.

QUOTE (South Side Fireworks Man @ Jun 18, 2009 -> 10:14 PM) Looking at the entire season so far, not just one game, Getz's defense has been mediocre. His range to his left is great. That's about the only above average thing he does defensively. He's been atrocious at turning the double play, with both setting up Alexei as well as his throws to first. I'd give his defense a C- so far.

Can I just add to this that Poreda being on the big league roster is a huge mistake now, as he needs to be in AA boosting his trade value instead of sitting on the bench.

QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Jun 18, 2009 -> 10:45 PM) Why I put those two "ifs" in there, Votto makes them MUCH better, he is a hell of a hitter and Volquez is about 2-3 weeks away. Also, Harang is better than he was last year and Cueto can be up and down, but he's a tough guy to face. Again, I'm not trying to say anyone in that division is the '27 Yankees, I'm just trying to point out that the teams are slightly improved and are going to give the Cubs tougher games than last year Oh believe me, I hope they stay in the race and at least make the Cubs play good baseball to get past them into 3rd place.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jun 18, 2009 -> 09:41 PM) now you just jinxed the away series I am going to asshole. Hey, we had no problem losing to an awful A's team either! It will almost definitely be low scoring games this weekend.

QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Jun 18, 2009 -> 10:38 PM) I would if I expected the Cubs to dominate for a long stretch and win 95+, I just don't see that this year from them and the Brewers can mash enough to stick around. Again, Cubs to win it, but they won't run away. If Votto and Volquez come back the Reds will stick around too. Basically outside of the Pirates the division is a little tougher this year The Reds are awful! Their lineup is pathetic, and don't look for Volquez to return soon. The team that can hang with the Cubs is the Cardinals, but they need an upgrade at either SS or 3B.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jun 18, 2009 -> 10:37 PM) That and it would ruin 80 nights a summer which just isnt a good way to live. Only cause it's against the Cubs I think. The losses this year have affected me less than any year since 2005.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Jun 18, 2009 -> 10:35 PM) What good pitching calls has Ozzie made lately? He had been doing a fantastic job with this all year, and then starting with the Tigers series, he's been really struggling. I can't remember the last time Thornton pitched in a close game that we were winning. It's been either mop-up duty or in a tie game.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jun 18, 2009 -> 10:31 PM) I fully expect the Cubs to still win their division, its just that terrible and their talent level is so much higher than every other team. Yep, their starting 5 is just so much better than Milwaukee's. When the wind starts blowing out, these guys will remember how to hit again.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Jun 18, 2009 -> 09:25 PM) That was my thought when I saw the line score. Linebrink gives up two homers and blows the game. How many times have we had a relief pitcher, and this includes Linebrink, giving up the long ball? Floyd did a super job and this is how the bullpen rewards him It's going to happen with Dotel/Linebrink/Thornton. All three of them throw a ton of high fastballs.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jun 18, 2009 -> 09:24 PM) AS long as they continue to be the same team, and especially play the AL, they will still lose. They have just been DOMINATED by the Twins and now us, Cle will take the series as well. they might have to suspend the game due to DeRosa's 2 hour long standing ovation. Sucks that they miss Verlander next week.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jun 18, 2009 -> 10:22 PM) Eh, we gifted one for them at home, it happens, lets get the series against them in our park and move on. Like I said, we dominated them for 17 innings at a park that is VERY tough for the visiting team. This makes me believe we are getting hot. Who would have thought 2 weeks ago that we'd rather have BA, Getz, and Beckham up with RISP than having Konerko or Dye up? That's not an insult to the veterans, but rather an impressive statement to our young guys. It's so exciting getting to watch Beckham grow as a player.

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Jun 18, 2009 -> 10:21 PM) I'm sorry guys, but when you're up 5-1 at Wrigley with 2 outs in the bottom of the 8th, and still lose. There's no moral victory their, for me. I'll be honest, my night is completely ruined because of this. Also, it's going to be hard to handle it if this is the spark the Cubs needed. Soriano has like 20 hits this year, and 10 of those have been game winners.