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QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Nov 14, 2007 -> 01:02 AM) WTF? How is Marshall the guy to go after? The same Sean Marshall who barely holds 1.5-to-1 K/BB ratio? No -- the starter who averages about one K/IP is the guy who's overrated. Riiiight... Please send me some of that ganja you appear to be smoking. The same Sean Marshall that couldn't reach 85 mph during the 2nd half of the season? Rich Hill has a ton of trade value, but Tampa really should try to get Hill, Soto, and Marmol.

QUOTE(BaseballNick @ Nov 13, 2007 -> 05:41 PM) This morning on Mike & Mike, Steve Phillips gave his two cents on the FA and trade markets. He thinks the Sox are the favorites to sign Hunter and believes they are also a going to acquire Cabrera (at the expense of Jon Garland). I wouldn't put much stock in what Phillips has to say, but it makes sense and he's not the first to offer this opinion. I'd be really happy with these two additions, but the two most glaring needs on this team would remain unaddressed: bullpen and a high OBP leadoff hitter. BTW, team speed would still be pretty awful. Adding the offense that Cabrera and Hunter would provide, compared to the position players they'd be replacing, would be enough to offset the OBP concerns and a lot of our bullpen issues. However, there's no chance that we acquire Cabrera, as our prospects just aren't good enough.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Nov 13, 2007 -> 04:50 PM) Garland would probably put up not only the most wins, but perhaps the best era on that staff in the nl central. He would prob put up a mid 3 era if not lower. I really feel like a lot of people don't appreciate him for some reason. He should have a ton of trade value, and since there's no chance we extend him this year, he better get traded.

QUOTE(JDsDirtySox @ Nov 13, 2007 -> 04:20 PM) ESPN Radio Update this morning states the Cubs are putting together a trade package for Rays OF Carl Crawford. Ugh, please don't happen. That would be a pretty dominant 1-2-3-4 if that happened. I assume they'd have to give up Hill, E. Patterson, and someone like Marmol and Hart. Once again, our lack of minor league development is just killing us when it comes time to make trades.

FWIW, I heard yesterday that Fukudome is likely to sign with the Cubs.

That was a fantastic catch by Berrian.

Great call on 1st and 10, down 3, with 4 minutes left.... a sweep to Benson?

It's sad watching what's become of Urlacher out there. He looks so stiff, and just has no explosion anymore. The play of the game, as of now, was him getting burned by a rookie tight end for a 3rd down conversion.

Wohoo!

Griese can't even lead this team to a first down. Let the Rex or Orton show start.

Tim Tebow with just a ridiculous game today. The Heisman really should be between him, Dixon, and Daniel.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Nov 11, 2007 -> 02:24 AM) I wouldnt mind taking a flier on Ray Durham, since SF wants to get rid of his bad contract, maybe they would want to take one of ours? Ray Ray can still put up a .350 OBP and can help out with the dev of Richar. Just a thought. Say no to Durham. I like him a lot, but his bat speed is really bad now.

QUOTE(Rex Hudler @ Nov 11, 2007 -> 01:57 AM) Still just an exhibition, but IU leads Pembroke 52-35 at the half. It's bombs away for Eric Gordon with 24. If this team can actually play some defense, this team might be dangerous. Jamarcus Ellis is really disappointing tonight. He's very lazy with his passing, and his defense is bad. Already looks like Crawford is going to be taking his place in the lineup.

QUOTE(Buehrle>Wood @ Nov 10, 2007 -> 04:45 AM) The first was in a topic created by a mod. The mod asked everyone to turn on their inboxes, didn't give a reason. They do that every once in awhile so it didnt seem like a big deal. But then some one posted "Big, no HUGE news is coming soon guys". When I clicked in, the topic was locked. Then when I clicked out, the topic was gone. Then a thread popped up "Big news coming soon". Didn't make it in there, already deleted. Next minute there is a "Big news coming soon?" thread asking about what was up with the last two posts. Again deleted almost immediatly It probably has to do with recruiting, and the likely commitment then of A. Johnson.

There's nothing on the 3 main Illini fan sites. Any idea about the topic of those posts? I could make some predictions on what it might be, but that would be simple speculation.

QUOTE(Buehrle>Wood @ Nov 10, 2007 -> 03:46 AM) Anyone know what this "big news" is coming out for Illinois basketball? What's this about? Where are you seeing rumors?

I would have liked that trade a lot. It would seem like KW is going to go around and try to find another reliever then, with Sweeney as the trade chip. As I've told quite a few people on this site, the Sox are absolutely disappointed in Sweeney's development, and wants to trade him now before he has no value.

I wonder if that would open up the possibility of a Crede trade to the Cards then for someone like everyone's favorite, Anthony Reyes.

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Nov 9, 2007 -> 06:03 PM) Yay, Iowa State begins tonight with Winston-Salem State. Unfortunately, our best player sprained his ankle. But we did crack 10,000 season tickets. So yeah. I'm just ready for real basketball. Is Johnson out this weekend?

There's enough members of the media that despise Clemens that there's no way they could cover his name up. You don't think that whoever provided this information wouldn't tell someone in the media if all the names they mentioned besides Clemens are reported?

Steve Stone alluded to the fact today that the Sox organization is down on Danks right now, and they're actually more likely to trade him than they are Gio.

I'm a big fan of Michelle Bonner.

QUOTE(Chombi and the Fungi @ Nov 8, 2007 -> 06:38 AM) Ok, our offense was bad for reasons other than power. Unless you mean the lack of power our 3-4-5 showed. Is Fields bat ready? yes... Is he ready? Yes...If the Sox keep Crede should they maybe give Fields a month in AAA to learn LF a little, why not??? I wouldnt say we need his bat. It would help, but we have enough power. What we need is some speed and contact in the lineup. He doesn't have anything to prove but he does have things he can improve on if the Sox chose to send him down. IE his defense, his knowledge of the strike zone, etc. Again, I am just merely trying to make out what KW would be thinking in this move. It doesn't necessarily reflect my opinion on it but I am getting the feeling some of you take it that way. Actually, he's our best bat against LHP, something this team really needs. If KW sends Fields to the minors to start the year, there's something very bad going on behind the scenes with our organization.

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Nov 8, 2007 -> 06:36 AM) Yup. So its either Joe or Josh at 3rd. Can we start a countdown until KW's first comment about how no one wants to buy, but everyone is a seller?

So, I didn't realize that KW said in the article that Fields absolutely won't be playing in the outfield next year. That doesn't make me very happy. We better be looking to trade Crede.