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I will keep reminding the Sox faithful though B)

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 27, 2011 -> 07:18 PM) The DVR is set and I am feeling like a kid in a candy store Yes sir!

Monday we get a chance to watch the Sox in their first Spring Training Game as it is broadcast on the MLB Channel: 1:00 PM MST

QUOTE (NCsoxfan @ Feb 23, 2011 -> 06:25 PM) Am I out of my mind to think that a Buerhle / Rasmus deal would make sense right now? To quote another poster or six here... YES

I agree with KW. Huge salaries for the like of Alex Rodriguez-CC Sabathia and others is also plain nuts

QUOTE (YASNY @ Feb 19, 2011 -> 07:14 AM) Let's review. Perfect game, no-hitter, World Series save, kick save play on opening day, hell, even a dinger. Nah, Buehrle's been boring. Let him walk. I see your point BUERHLE!

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Feb 17, 2011 -> 08:56 PM) AJ looks like he gained about 40 pounds around the waist. That's his money belt

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Feb 11, 2011 -> 06:16 AM) No, because I don't even live there yet. I signed for the lease for the place for this August, but I am just wondering now, even though I still got 6 months or so to actually buy any sort of package. This is a question I pondered also. I have cable and we receive MLB network and WGN, but going to Dish network means no MLB network (it is on DirectTV) but they have a sports package with CSN-Chicago. Question I had at the time was do they block out games?

QUOTE (Special K @ Feb 9, 2011 -> 06:19 PM) Young wants out, the Rangers seem willing to consider. Obviously it's not going to happen, but it'd be pretty sweet. If Kenny were to consider it, he'd more than adequately fill what I feel is the biggest hole in our everyday lineup. Obviously money is an issue, and I don't know what package they'd consider, maybe something based around Tank, but it would certainly make the Sox a top 3 offense in the AL. And play where?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 17, 2011 -> 05:29 PM) The Sox wouldn't have a chance in that, and neither would the Cubs. Oney must be in the running for the "obvious award". If Pujols goes on the FA market there will probably be 100 teams interested

Found this on that: Tampa Bay Rays Sign Cuban Defector Leslie Anderson By Josh Alper MLB Blogger | Follow on Twitter: @JoshAlper Text SizeAAAPrint this page|EmailShare on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on DiggShare on Lifestream The Rays aren't leaving any stones unturned to supply themselves with options in case Carl Crawford and/or Carlos Pena leave as free agents after this season. They confirmed Thursday that they've signed Cuban defector Leslie Anderson, a first baseman and outfielder, to a four-year deal. Anderson, who will get $3.75 million according to El Nuevo Herald, was one of more than 20 players who defected from Cuba via a boat to Mexico just before last year's World Cup. The 27-year-old was part of Cuba's World Baseball Classic team last year and has been working out in Mexico. His lawyer, Jaime Torres, thinks he'll be in the mix for a major league job this summer. "I think this is a young man that can compete this year in the major leagues," Torres said. "Right now we're trying to see how quickly we can get him into camp." We're not so sure. For one thing, Anderson hasn't even arrived in camp yet and we're drawing ever closer to Opening Day. For another, the Rays just signed Hank Blalock, another lefty swinging corner player who has the added benefit of actually playing in the major leagues before. Chances are the Rays are going to want the 27-year-old to spend some time getting acclimated in the minors while they figure out just what they've got. On that front, it's worth noting that a February workout for major league teams left scouts unimpressed. Jorge Arangue of ESPN.com quoted one as saying that Anderson, who hit .320 in his eight-year career in Cuba, was "mediocre at best" without the necessary power to fill a corner spot with a big league team. Presumably that scout was either not from the Rays or was trying to clear the playing field for Tampa to get their guy without a bidding war. Jose Julio Ruiz, a 25-year-old Cuban outfielder/first baseman, also took part in that February workout and is believed to be a superior hitter than Anderson. Reports have several teams chasing him, but he recently switched agents and that has slowed down the process of getting him into a big league camp.

QUOTE (Kenny Hates Prospects @ Feb 8, 2011 -> 10:43 PM) This is a nice potential opportunity for us IMO. The guy can play CF legitimately plus RF plus back up 1B and is a lefty bat to boot. He has a little pop and some speed, plus he can draw a walk. He makes a lot of contact too, and that could help coming off the bench. I wonder if the Rays would be interested in Teahen + cash? Or if not, Anderson actually makes Teahen a better fit on the ballclub IMO. Bench: S Vizquel 2B/SS/3B R Castro C L Anderson LF/CF/RF/1B ??? Plus we have our own talent for that extra outfielder

The inevitable question: Wjhy did the Rays DFA?

J Dye is a good guy and a fine ball player. It appears if he leaves baseball it will be on his own terms

We have astrong starting staff with a question mark on whether Peavy will be ready. We don't need to be trading a strength to the yanks. Plus they seem to be scarfing up the free agent pitchers. If Garcia can remain healthy I see he signed what could be a pretty decent contract for him with the yanks.

Sorry to see Garcia go with the Yanks. One less option for the Sox.

QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Jan 27, 2011 -> 07:38 PM) #chisox considering freddy garcia. they like him. issue is return of peavy (june maybe) would make it 6 starters. - Jon Heyman I would be supportive of a Freddie Garcia return. I will be certain to tell KW and Ozzie when they call me for my opinion

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 27, 2011 -> 12:49 AM) Did it really warrant a complaint? Don't answer a question with a question. It's not appropriate. Plus the answer is "maybe"

QUOTE (PeavyTime @ Jan 22, 2011 -> 04:56 PM) Oney got booed like mad. His girlfriend went after a heckler and hit him in the face. This kinda ruined the evening. Can I see pictures of his squeeze?

I think that as long as the Rays play in Tampa Bay they will never have the money to compete for the top FA's or even keep their own best players. If any team needs to move it is TB

QUOTE (Wanne @ Jan 23, 2011 -> 02:13 AM) I guess my feeling is I think I'd be more comfortable with Lexi in that spot given Gordo's struggles for the most part of last year. Am I wrong to say that Ozzie had mentioned both Lexi and Gordo as hitters he wanted further down in the line up for more RBI opportunities? I just think it will be interesting to see who does get that #2 nod. #1 and #2 shouldhave some speed though

Paplebon melted as many times as Bobbie Jenks did

No problem here and hopefully now they are a happy Sox family again in the Windy City

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 20, 2011 -> 10:52 PM) Pale 'n Hosed RT @ESPNChiSox Ozzie on whether Morel is his starter at 3B: "That would be a slap in the face of Teahen." Just can't hand it to the rookie over the vet Teahan. Teahan can try and show in ST that he deserves the 3B spot, but personally I like Morel and then Joe Crede but not in that order necesarily

QUOTE (joeynach @ Jan 20, 2011 -> 09:01 AM) From Fangraphs Games/PA/H/HR/R/RBI/SB 141/544/150/13/62/60/10 AVG/OBP/SLG/wOBA .291/.327/.448/.305 I think we should sign Joe Crede as back up just in case