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IF the Sox make the playoffs, and IF the Sox have a home game in the first game, Garcia shouldn't be starting. He's obviously been better on the road this season. And as for his playoff experience, I don't remember him having too much success.

QUOTE(JimH @ Sep 13, 2005 -> 01:21 PM) Josh ... please don't take this situation too seriously. I can't believe how serious some people take the broadcasting situation. Now, I know there's a lot of people that can only listen to the games via radio. For those people, I can understand the concern. However, there's a lot of people who have been going nuts over the last few weeks regarding Rooney's departure who I know are able to watch all the games on television. Maybe it's just me, but I've always cared a lot more about the team on the field than anything off of the field regarding the organization.

Isn't Torborg's son associated with the team? You know, the wrestler formerly known as the Demon in WCW!

Marte might suck right now, but I feel a lot more comfortable with him on the roster than off of the roster. Remember how much it sucked when Walker was our 2nd lefty out of the bullpen? David Sanders hasn't exactly impressed so far. I hope Marte takes a few days to just step away from the game, breathe, and regroup for the rest of the season. I guarantee he'll be on the mound again in a crucial situation.

QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Sep 12, 2005 -> 11:53 PM) Angels are on record that they don't want him, according to Bill Plaschke of the LA Times. Interesting. Ken Rosenthal wasted a lot of time talking about it then a few weeks ago. Hell, I'll take Bonds if no one else wants him

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Sep 12, 2005 -> 11:15 PM) I think Anaheim may give him a pretty good incentive laden deal. They'll gladly play him if he's healthy and is so desperate for a DH. They may go after Paulie, but Paulie is staying on the South Side (or so I hope). I have a feeling the Angels have their eyes on Mr. Bonds.

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Sep 12, 2005 -> 09:24 PM) Care to explain this thinking................. Just what we need.....to get rid of our best power hitter. I would take Crede over Mueller if it meant not having to downgrade from Konerko to someone like Hatteberg.

QUOTE(robinventura23 @ Sep 12, 2005 -> 08:07 PM) I know he's going to be on there. But one can only dream. That is IF we even get to the postseason. You and I share a common belief about things right now. This team has to make the playoffs before any postseason roster moves should be even considered. Of course, some of us have been saying this for 2 months now. Lets just win!!!

I got blasted for suggesting Frank was a selfish hitter this season. We need an offensive upgrade for next year, but no way can you count on Thomas to ever recover from his injury to help you on a consistent basis.

You have to be nuts to think Ozzie will leave Duque off the postseason roster (if he doesn't blow our chance to make it before then).

The first of many articles over the next few months that will suggest PK is going to one team or another.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Sep 12, 2005 -> 04:12 PM) and I think that is a huge mistake. He has been the most solid starter in the second half. Why would you trade away your best pitcher lately? Because his value will be sky high, and we need to be able to acquire some offensive help without going into a weak FA market. I'm not saying I want to trade Jose, but I think it's the best way for the Sox to acquire a major offensive bat.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Sep 12, 2005 -> 04:07 PM) so we should pay for a 6th starter? Most people on here know how I feel. I think Contreras will get traded in the offseason.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Sep 12, 2005 -> 02:30 PM) Duque is done for the season. BMAC has proven he is a better pitcher, and El Duque hasnt done s*** in the post season since 2000. He is done, and gone after this year. Washed up torn shoulders do not a good pitcher make. BMAC is in there, and he will stay in the rotation until the end of the month. Where's Duque going? No team will trade him for him and his contract.

QUOTE(Capn12 @ Sep 12, 2005 -> 06:41 AM) Ya I was preparing my rant, but then I figured.."Surely Qwert is being sarcastic.." I went back and read some of his previous posts, and I'm sure he was being sarcastic.

QUOTE(qwerty @ Sep 12, 2005 -> 06:38 AM) Maybe because it would be hard to find someone that is a better in game manager? Bet you never though of that one, eh? I really hope that's sarcasm. I have a feeling it is.

QUOTE(Capn12 @ Sep 12, 2005 -> 06:27 AM) Enough of the bulls*** Ozzie. How about we worry less about how Duque's 'feelings' and more about the AL Central title....you know, the one that we currently are pissing away to a better Cleveland team. Duque has been scrap for a while now, and BMac gives us a BETTER OPPORTUNITY to win the game. We don't need a manager to contribute to the chokejob right now Oz, make the right decision based on the TEAM needs. Jesus man... Well said. One of the many reasons that if the Titantic sinks, the captain of the ship needs to go down with it. If the Sox fail to make the playoffs this season, I don't know how anyone could want Ozzie back.

QUOTE(rangercal @ Sep 12, 2005 -> 05:12 AM) Frank loves stats and loves money. I say an incentive-laden contract would be a better option than adios. I am sure 75% of the white sox fan base would agree with me. No offense rangercal, but that's probably the same 75 pct that never wanted to see Ordonez leave. Sometimes, a team needs to get a clean break from a player. Frank has been a terrific player for the White Sox, but we need a DH next season that we can count on to likely be healthy the whole season. And please no Carl Everett!

Neither Small nor McCarthy have proven they can be a successful AL starter over the long haul. On the same note, Duque has proven he's a below average starter recently. I would take McCarthy over Small if I had the choice right now...and would take Small over Duque.

QUOTE(The Ginger Kid @ Sep 12, 2005 -> 03:23 AM) Lackey's been lights out since the break. I was hoping the Sox would score 2, maybe 3, and get a sensational performance from the duke. :headshake I thought we had a lot of good pitches to hit from Lackey, but just couldn't get that big hit to maintain the rally. Also, we were terrible at reaching base on a full count. Too many times, we got to a 3-2 count, and then weakly grounded out on a meatball fastball.

You want to create a terrible clubhouse atmosphere? Have Frank's salary determined by how often Ozzie puts him in the lineup. Considering that Frank can no longer be trusted to stay healthy from one game to the next, you're just asking for turmoil with that type of deal. BTW, I do like the creative approach though. I wouldn't mind taking a chance or two on a contract in the next few years to try and get a superstar here.

I love Frank, and everything he's done for the Sox. However, it's likely in the best interest of the Sox to give him his 3.5 million, give him his statue, and say adios.

Wow, all I was saying is that if I had to choose between Duque and Small right now, I'd choose Small for the Sox. If we're going to proclaim McCarthy to be Cy McCarthy, then Small deserves some acclaim also. Maybe I got into the Small/Duque argument late, so I'm not sure if I chimed in on the wrong topic.

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Sep 12, 2005 -> 03:15 AM) You really know nothing about baseball if you're calling for Dusty Baker to replace Guillen. Same with Brenly, and several others on that list. Yeah, Guillen is a bad in-game manager, but guys like Dusty, Brenly, and McClendon are awful all around managers. I'd take Steve Stone as my manager though, and this is coming from someone who hates the Cubs.

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Sep 12, 2005 -> 03:13 AM) If Aaron Small was on the Sox, you'd trott out the same line that you use for guys like Bajenaru. What the hell are you talking about? Small has proven that he can be a successful MLB starter in the AL so far this season. All I've ever said about Baj is that he obviously wasn't highly regarded within the organization, and that I could understand why Adkins was on the team above him because Ozzie liked him from the year before, and Adkins was stretched out to go longer than Baj.