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QUOTE(beautox @ Nov 3, 2006 -> 03:45 PM) If BA is shipped off please let it be to the Marlins. Or to the Blue Jays, along with McCarthy, for Vernon Wells.

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sp...-home-headlines Hopefully the stomach ailment is nothing serious. On the other hand, the countdown until the Sox get a new centerfielder is about 15 days and countin.

QUOTE(Buehrle>Wood @ Nov 3, 2006 -> 02:55 AM) His cousin, apparently. But remember, it's another internet rumor. TIFWIW. No, this is someone totally different. This guys has been involved with the AAU Memphis scene for a while, and he has serious connections in the shoe industry.

A very influential person in the Memphis AAU basketball scene is saying that Rose is going to Memphis.

More than anyone on the team, Garcia is the one guy who I can picture mysteriously adding 5 mph to his fastball during his contract year.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Nov 2, 2006 -> 02:15 AM) 2006 should have been a lesson to everyone on here that no matter how much offense you get on a team, its the pitching that will ultimately decide your fate. Yep...and when our offense was good during the first half of the year, we had a 6 game lead in the Wild Card. Then, our offense started to struggle, and the Twins passed us in a heartbeat.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Nov 1, 2006 -> 09:02 PM) There is more of a chance of us finding young Of'ers and FA of'ers than finding a cheap, young, good starting pitcher. When you factor in the team's financial flexibility and the barren landscape of available FA pitchers, you dont trade BMAC. One of the reasons I wouldn't panic at the sight of a McCarthy trade is that I don't feel like Ozzie is a big fan of him. In a perfect world, I would have loved to see McCarthy starting for the Sox in 2006. However, our organization really screwed up that situation last year, and now I wouldn't mind cashing in McCarthy's stock when it's still very high. I would never suggest trading McCarthy for an above average MLB player. The only two guys who I would be willing to give him up for, who are possible guys on the market, are Crawford and V. Wells.

I'd trade McCarthy for Crawford in a heartbeat. Crawford has Hall of Fame potential, and McCarthy isn't a "can't miss" prospect. Considering we're scouting young pitchers around baseball, I'll take my chances with KW finding some young arms for this team.

I can't believe Sheffield would want to come to a city where R. Kelly lives nearby!! With that said, I really don't believe the Sox are interested in Sheffield. He doesn't fit any of the needs that we have, and he doesn't seem like an Ozzie type player.

QUOTE(GoSox05 @ Nov 1, 2006 -> 03:19 PM) who wants an old ass steroid jerk on there team. Which player are we talking about in this trade proposal?

QUOTE(santo=dorf @ Oct 31, 2006 -> 05:01 AM) Mack is a much better hitter than Cintron, and who's to say that Mack replacement won't be misused by Guillen because of his lack of faith in BA? To me, Cintron is much more valuable. He can play 3 positions soundly enough that you don't cringe every time the ball is hit to him. It's a hell of a lot easier to find a back-up outfielder than it is someone who can play 2B/SS/3B. Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge Mackowiak fan. However, his salary is pretty high this upcoming season, and I'd rather try to open up some payroll to sign a legit back-up catcher with the money we can save by getting rid of him.

I think Mackowiak should be the odd man out. With Cintron and Gload on the bench, I'm happy with the lefty bats we have. Also, getting rid of Mackowiak would ease our blood pressure, as Ozzie won't be able to keep putting him in CF.

The only issue I have with Roberts is that he seems to get injured every year. I know he's had some hamstring issues over the past few years which have lingered as the season went on.

QUOTE(maggsmaggs @ Oct 26, 2006 -> 07:08 PM) The fact that Rose is going to visit ILL again, makes me believe he will come. Rose would not give ILL just a courtesy visit, so obviously he is seriously entertaining. Being a true point guard, Rose would be a sensation as a freshman at ILL. He would have arguably the best shooter in the nation in Jamar Smith, a true stud in Brian Randle and some depth in the interior with Pruitt and Carwell. At IU he would share the limelight with Gordon who would probably outshine him because of his offensive abilities, Memphis really doesnt look that good for weapons around him. It makes sense the ILL is gonna get another close look. Has a player ever produced less on the court than Brian Randle to have some fans consider him a "true stud". Reports out of Illini practices state that he's no more active on the offensive end than he was last year. I just love to see how so many Illini fans have to wipe that egg off their face now when it comes to their constant b****ing about Reggie Rose, Adidas, etc.

It used to be great when they would show 3 classic college basketball games between teams that were playing that night, but they no longer do it.

QUOTE(WhiteSoxfan1986 @ Oct 23, 2006 -> 09:06 PM) Don't forget about Jay Howell in 1988. He had tar on the glove and was suspended for the rest of the ALCS. I'm suprised Tony didn't put up more of a fuss. Buster Olney is positive that LaRussa didn't challenge the issue last night due to his friendship with Leyland.

No way AJP gets anything above a C this year. His defense/pitch-calling was mediocre.

Listening to Buster Olney this morning, the substance was almost definitely pine tar. Before the game, Olney asked a few Tigers pitchers how do they cope with the cold weather, and they said they put pine tar on their fingers. Then, they quickly told Olney not to print that. Rogers is a massive piece of s***, and this is going to taint the Tigers World Series Championship if they happen to win.

QUOTE(TitoMB345 @ Oct 22, 2006 -> 06:48 PM) If they trade Dye, I will die. Who's going to be the first person to start a "White Sox should trade Dye" thread now?

That's the best play I've seen live in my life.

Yes, Uribe is still in the lineup. Unfortunately, it's a police lineup.

QUOTE(GoSox05 @ Oct 17, 2006 -> 07:18 PM) i wouldnt be suprised. It seems like there isnt a lot Pierre fans, but i like him. I've actually grown to love this idea. If Ozzie's going to try and play Ozzieball, we might as well have someone who can steal bases, create situations with his speed, bunt, and make contact.

Thanks for the two great plays in the 9th inning of Game 4 of the WS....now get lost Juan. P.S.- please don't shoot me for that comment.

QUOTE(Buehrle>Wood @ Oct 16, 2006 -> 03:29 AM) I'm sorry fathom, but that's just an unanswerable question. Predictions are predictions, but you are asking for an exact number of wins between two teams we haven't even seen play yet. Oh, of course. But I just see this trash talking saying how Kansas won't be good, etc., and I was just wondering if he was going to say that Illinois would win 8 times out of 10 (or something like that). Because if someone is going to go with that view, then it's real hard to have an unbiased argument.

I don't know if this is old news, but NBC News reported tonight that the Sox beat the Cubs in TV ratings for the first time in two decades.