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If we do get Crisp to play CF, we better be trying to find a LF then.

Kaz Tadano is a happy man.

QUOTE(farmteam @ Nov 22, 2007 -> 05:29 PM) Eric Gordon says hi. Completely forgot about him....he's the best freshman guard I've seen come into college basketball since Kenny Anderson.

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Nov 22, 2007 -> 04:05 PM) It wasn't KW who said Hunter to the White Sox was just a formality. I'm sure he knew he wouldn't be the high bidder, and that chances were Hunter would be elsewhere. Hunter is a great player, but if it was going to be $18 million a year for 5 years, there has to be a better plan for a team that just can't throw money around. There are still plenty of options available and KW has a wad of cash to spend. He said the offense would be dynamic in 2008. I don't think that entirely hinged on Torri Hunter batting 6th. The only thing that will upset me about this is if KW acts surprised that Hunter received money elsewhere.

I just hope whoever the Sox go after now, they're confident that player won't be included on the Mitchell Report.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Nov 22, 2007 -> 07:40 AM) I'm speachless. I wonder if they are going to have a way to move Matthews Jr. somewhere. This move just doesn't make sense and I had never heard the Angels even remotedly tied to Torri Hunter. I saw it on ESPN as I was about to pass out (just scroll on the bottom line) and I was stunned. SIGN ROWAND AND NOW. I think it's a brilliant move by the Angels, as they have the money to make big acquisitions, but they needed to find a way to free up some prospects in order to acquire someone via trade. For their interests, I hope it's not to trade for Tejada.

QUOTE(thomsonmi @ Nov 22, 2007 -> 07:38 AM) If we do sign Rowand, I think we will also go big time after Miguel Cabrera. KW will not be satisfied with just bringing Rowand back. We have nothing to offer the Marlins. They're going to want better players than Fields, DLS, and Gio.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Nov 22, 2007 -> 07:23 AM) ESPN.com I know kw is hurting after this one. But its a horrible deal. the Angels had absolutely no need for a CF'er and have basically given up on Mcab, which is good news for us. I think this makes it more likely they go after Cabrera, as now they can give up Willits (the Marlins are desperate for a young CF).

I think this acquisition basically makes Miguel Cabrera a lock to go to the Angels.

I really hope KW gets creative to fill the two holes in the outfield/leadoff spot instead of getting into bidding wars for average talent like Rowand or trading for Crisp.

QUOTE(SoxFan101 @ Nov 22, 2007 -> 07:00 AM) I dont understand, the Angels have Gary Mathews jr, Vlad, than either Anderson or that rookie guy everyone loved Reggie Willits. Especially since Mathews biggest strength is his defense. I wonder if Willits might be in a trade package for someone like Miguel Cabrera.

Good to hear Hunter is off the board. Have fun robbing homers in right center field in LA Torii.

It's amazing how good the freshman class is. Beasley, Singler, Mayo, Griffin, Rose, Koufos, Bayless, and Love are just sensational talents.

QUOTE(SoxFan101 @ Nov 22, 2007 -> 06:33 AM) We still Need I think Hunter and a legit leadoff man if we are really going to contend. That and hope our starting rotation turns itself around. Still have a rotation with 3 huge question marks.

QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ Nov 22, 2007 -> 06:31 AM) Kenny will never allow rebuilding mode, which is why unless he gets lucky again ala 2005, and lightning doesn't strike twice, we're in trouble on the field until he's fired. Sad but true. I understand, with the knowledge that KW is too stubborn to ever rebuild, I have to convince myself that spending 19 million on a former Padres reliever is actually a good move.

QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ Nov 22, 2007 -> 06:28 AM) Can't we just make ONE move that doesn't completely suck? If only we did the right thing and went into rebuilding mode. Someone made a good point in another thread, but it's crazy to think we traded Garland for a major league player that is not a leadoff hitter.

QUOTE(StatManDu @ Nov 22, 2007 -> 06:10 AM) My Brewer fan friends wound up calling him LineStink by the end of the season Yeah, he was bad for them, but Yost also had no clue when to put him in/pull him.

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Nov 22, 2007 -> 03:54 AM) It at least partially worked for Hendry, but of course he didn't need to have all that great of team to win that division. Are the Cubs the first team in MLB to get swept by a team that got swept by a team that got swept in the playoffs? Yes

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Nov 22, 2007 -> 03:51 AM) This strikes me as KW taking the Jim Hendry route to fixing problems. How else was he going to fix it? The 3 arms that he acquired last year that were supposed to be relievers of the future for the Sox all seemed to fall out of favor.

We all knew KW would overpay for a reliever this offseason....when Kerry Wood's going to get 3 yrs, 20 million from someone, I don't mind this. Like someone else said, we're not paying the salary.

I don't mind the deal....it's less than I thought he'd get. I'd rather they overpay for a reliever than have to trade for one.

Chris Young

Not sure if this has been discussed on here, but KW said that he thinks his starting 5 will be Buehrle, Vaz, Contreras, Danks, and Floyd.

QUOTE(hitlesswonder @ Nov 21, 2007 -> 07:39 PM) Cause we all know Hamilton has no off-the-field problems Compared to Freel, he's a saint. Freel is trouble waiting to happen.

Less grinders, more skilled players. Freel has so many problem off the field, and he's not reliable on the field. Now Josh Hamilton.....where do I sign up?