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QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Aug 1, 2006 -> 12:40 AM) This team sucks. And we're living or dying with it....super.

Why does Iguchi continue to get subbed out, while Crede plays every day and looks tired as hell at the plate? His DP could have been the biggest play of this game.

I'm beginning to get worried about Contreras. He's lost that something special he had last 2nd half and the beginning of this year.

I'm sure glad we decided not to upgrade in LF.

This is deja vu of the Pirates game we lost.

Can any of our starters not allow at least 2 base runners every inning?

I like the 3 runs, but that's about the 5th time this season where we hit into a double play in the first inning of a game in which we had the chance to really open it up. Hopefully Jose gets us back in the dugout with a 3 run lead, and we keep getting runners.

QUOTE(shawnhillegas @ Aug 1, 2006 -> 12:18 AM) Thome back in Chicago with wrist tendonitis. Ugh, that doesn't sound good. Hopefully it's just a little inflammation.

I have a feeling Thome might have tweaked something running the bases so much on Saturday. Hopefully it's nothing too serious.

QUOTE(redandwhite @ Jul 31, 2006 -> 09:23 PM) Nady is a feared corner outfielder? He hasn't been very good at all this year, and he plays a corner outfield position which is the easiest position to fill. You don't trade Perez' upside for Nady, and to include Hernandez whom if traded a few weeks could have gotten much more value. Not to mention, they could have used that package to acquire Linebrink, who has closer/set-up man written all over him. Perez has serious attitude issues, as well as the prevailing belief among some baseball executives that his skills might have been "enhanced" in the past. Nady has long been a valuable trade chip, as many believe he's going to end up being a 30 homer player. I never said he was feared...just more valuable than you're giving him credit for. Personally, I think it's a great fit for the Pirates with him out there. Why would the Pirates want Linebrink? They have their closer in Gonzalez, and they have some solid guys in their pen.

QUOTE(redandwhite @ Jul 31, 2006 -> 09:11 PM) He was just an example, and even so thats not far off from what this rotation is doing day in and day out. He would have never approved of a trade to the AL. I don't see how someone can say Hernandez and Perez were had for nothing, as Nady is a pretty solid corner outfielder. He's had a lot of value for a few seasons now.

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Jul 31, 2006 -> 08:26 PM) If he's the best hitter on the team, and the best defensive first baseman, why was acquiring Jim Thome one of the reasons Paulie gave for re-signing? If Gload's a better hitter, wouldn't playing him regularly have sufficed? I don't know if anyone else saw it, but Gail Fischer was on Sports Page last night, and she went off on KW asking the big three for their advice on a trade. It was very interesting to hear a media member criticize KW that way. QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jul 31, 2006 -> 08:27 PM) He is very well regarded and your right about his defense, but he's not been quite as hideous since he moved to 3rd base a year or so ago. But ya, this is a pretty highly touted kid who really hit well last year for Jacksonville in the Southern League. Yeah, the defensive reports I'm basing my statement off was from when he was at SS.

QUOTE(Reddy @ Jul 31, 2006 -> 08:26 PM) lol yeah, i know... but he can hit! Yep, just ask his wife.

Joel Guzman is a terrible defensive player, but he's got some massive offensive potential.

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Jul 31, 2006 -> 08:21 PM) Did anyone hear DJ or Hawk say yesterday that Konerko said Gload would be the best hitter on the White Sox if he got regular playing time? I can't believe KW is getting roster advice from him. PK is the same person who has said for years that Gload is a Gold Glove caliber 1B. After 3 mediocre plays at 1B this wknd, I beg to differ.

It's pretty disappointing that the transaction that led to the most conversation on this board today was Maddux for Izturis.

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Jul 31, 2006 -> 08:18 PM) Its funny how much worse of a player Izturus has become on this board once its gone from KW wanting to get him, to his now being on the Cubs. I was cringing at the thought of KW trying to acquire him to play SS for us.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jul 31, 2006 -> 08:13 PM) Yeah, not lead off by any means. I was saying fast, and makes contact. He is better than what they have. I think he's overrated, and with the Dodgers loaded farm system, I would have thought the Cubs would have gotten one or two strong prospects from the Dodgers.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jul 31, 2006 -> 08:10 PM) Top of the order, and to play 2b or SS. Its better than Nefi Perez, and they traded walker. Isn't he a low OBP guy who has a pretty big contract?

Where is Izturis going to play? If it's SS, then they just wasted more than half of the season with Cedeno over there. At least they have Neifi to fill in at 2B/SS if needed.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jul 31, 2006 -> 08:08 PM) That wouldnt be a bad transaction for them. But what do they need him for? With the money they'll have to spend this offseason, they'd be better off just signing better parts. Their infield defense is the least of their worries.

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Jul 31, 2006 -> 08:07 PM) Bombs Away Levine is saying Cesar Isturis That would be hillarious.

QUOTE(Buehrle>Wood @ Jul 31, 2006 -> 08:06 PM) Dodgers just for Maddux. For who?

Any big trade now is very likely Soriano to the Twins. Thus, I'd rather not here of any big transactions now.

QUOTE(champ @ Jul 31, 2006 -> 07:59 PM) Okay... Why do some of you think that you have to make a deal. You don't just make a deal because you can. This team is very good already, and good enough to go all the way, there's no reason to risk something unless it's "can't miss". This team is very talented, but they're not very good right now. They have some holes that could have been fixed with an acquisition or two.