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QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Nov 18, 2008 -> 09:22 PM) Not a very auspicious start, but I'm not giving up on the kid until i see what happens after Cooper gets to work on him. He's just not very good. My brother saw him face the Bulls twice this year, and said he was throwing 85 mph and gave up a lot of homers. I'm not giving up on him either, but it's astonishing when people say he might compete for a starting rotation spot this year.

Yeah, one of the writers plays Dwight's brother Moe on the Office.

URI has been playing great in this game.

Anyone been watching Friday Night Lights? Coach Taylor's wife, Connie Britton, needs to be inducted into the MILF Hall of Fame.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 16, 2008 -> 08:55 PM) Good thing Rex didn't start this game. The horrible play of everyone else would be ignored and the humiliation would have been blamed on him. Great post, I was thinking the same thing.

One of the worst games I've ever seen by the Bears. Not a single player has had a good game.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Nov 16, 2008 -> 09:30 PM) If the Sox trade Dye, I would be a major proponent of signing Bobby Abreu to a 2 year deal. Abreu has a nice left handed stroke and his numbers were partially aided by the short porch in Yankee stadium, but he'll get on base a lot and still has some speed (22 stolen bases). I also recall him having a good relationship with Ozzie Guillen and Ken Williams has often been linked to him. I also have absolutely zero idea what he's looking for in terms of a contract, but I'd give him good money. He wants 3 yr, 48 mil

QUOTE (sircaffey @ Nov 16, 2008 -> 08:28 PM) Like I said, I think KW is good, but it's hard for me to call him a top 3 GM without back-to-back playoff appearances (2 of 8 seasons). That, and the problems with the draft/minor league development are tough to overlook. Especially considering the payroll advantage we've had in our division for this decade.

QUOTE (whitesoxbrian @ Nov 16, 2008 -> 08:22 PM) Who do you guys think are serious candidates to be the next head coach? Kiffen? No, he'll be coaching in college next season.

QUOTE (BearSox @ Nov 16, 2008 -> 08:21 PM) I'd move Hardy to 3rd, and trade Fields. What good would that do? Hardy would go from being an above average offensive SS to an average 3B offensively. Hardy also is prone to horrible slumps.

The Bob Babich era on defense makes the Shoop offensive era look like Mike Leach at Texas Tech.

QUOTE (BearSox @ Nov 16, 2008 -> 08:16 PM) I'd love to get JJ Hardy... Why? Sox are set on moving Ramirez to SS, and Hardy doesn't give you any speed.

QUOTE (Brian @ Nov 16, 2008 -> 08:07 PM) That is what happens when you hit the receivers off the line and don't give the 8 yards. I really don't see how Lovie can't fire Babich tomorrow.

Brilliant decision to throw a slant to your weakest, smallest receiver. Orton's not having a good game.

Marty Booker has been terrible lately. Neither coordinator shows any creativity. It's beginning to look like this Bears team is lacking in too many aspects to make the playoffs this season.

Babich, you are the worst defensive coordinator I've ever seen. Please do us a favor and quit.

QUOTE (Shadows @ Nov 8, 2008 -> 08:00 AM) Hearts on Fire montage, greatest montage ever The Karate Kid has the best montage ever, end of story.

As a WWE fan, I say hell yes Brock

Let's hope Link's slider is better than Day's mythical slider.

QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Nov 15, 2008 -> 11:17 PM) Wow that would be stupid. If he accepts, you have a one-year stopgap for Beckham to be ready. Then you move Alexei to SS or keep him at 2nd and let Beckham play SS. If he decline, you get two first round picks. What's the problem? This better not be the Sox being cheap and not wanting to spend $3 million on two more draft picks. I remember being ridiculed when I said about 8 months ago that the Sox didn't want to have to spend the money on the extra arbitration pick (straight from a BA writer). I really hope that's not accurate.

QUOTE (forrestg @ Nov 15, 2008 -> 10:53 PM) I think woods will never get 10 million he's not a starter and not a proven closer.. What is he but he has in the past shown some promise.. I think he might have to relearn some mechanics. Instead of being put right back into the fire.. I myself would rather see the sox sign big unit I think we would see a better than a 500 pitcher which would allow Poreda, richard and Nunez to mature for another year..... I disagree with a lot in this. First, it's Wood...he's only been around for a decade now. He'll easily get at least 10 million, as he proved last year he can be a good closer. Nunez is not going to be a starter, and he's really not likely to be one of our top 15 pitching prospects next season. Also, there's no way Johnson comes to the NL. If he signs for a team outside of the west coast, he'll be pitching for the Cubs (and spend 2 months on the DL likely due to his back).

That same article by Rogers mentioned that the Sox aren't guaranteed to offer arbitration to OC. http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseb...0,6923159.story

QUOTE (shipps @ Nov 15, 2008 -> 07:54 PM) It seems like the price for Viciedo is going way up as the interest seems to have built to almost over hype now.I see the Sox falling out of this sweepstakes. I heard yesterday that the Yankees were really interested. It would be interesting to see if they'd pay a fortune for another Cuban player after their bad experience with Contreras.

QUOTE (scenario @ Nov 15, 2008 -> 07:35 PM) In regards to his much maligned defense (throwing mostly)... keep in mind that during his time up here in 2007, he was playing with an injured left shoulder. (He ran into a wall in Charlotte earlier in year chasing down a flyball.) So, what we saw throwing wise was not and should not be considered the limit of his capability. Saw him play in the minors this year, and his arm was just as bad. Jerry Owens is not a starting outfielder in the majors.

QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Nov 11, 2008 -> 09:16 PM) Some douche named Andy Dolan seemingly created that rumor out of thin air. He even mentions that it completely contradicts what Olney said this morning in his article. Well, that same guy said the source of his information was Peavy himself while staying at the same resort in Puerto Rico.