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QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Feb 19, 2009 -> 10:03 PM) Why would you want a player who can play multiple positions as a DH? That ruins the purpose of the DH, because you lose that versatility the second you pencil him in as the DH. I also despise speedy slap hitters because it still takes two hits to score them. I'd much rather have the guy who can drive himself in with one hit than the guy who needs 3 hits to score 1 run. I think the DH rule is for the extra big bat so the aging power hitter is best suited for that and your speedsters, all around jacks are available to play positions when needed.

QUOTE (kapkomet @ Feb 19, 2009 -> 09:40 PM) Read the rest of the thread, please. Yes and now what?

QUOTE (kapkomet @ Feb 19, 2009 -> 04:43 AM) What? He DH'd 90% of the time. Man it must be tough to swing a bat. Physical fitness routine, wierd hours, travel, 100% hustle all adds up I am sure. Jim Thome is a fine fellow

A catcher to start in what maybe 25-35 games max and sub in a few others probably doesn't require a Loduca type. But let's hope we get some production from the relief catcher whoever that might be.

QUOTE (almagest @ Feb 18, 2009 -> 05:06 PM) Agreed. I wouldn't mind Richard in AAA to work on additional pitches, though, because I think he could be a decent starter/trade bait. Why are we already trying to trade our prospects away?

Amazing that with only two days of ST behind us that anyone of these so called baseball experts can predict any teams finish.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Feb 16, 2009 -> 08:37 PM) One thing for sure, we don't want to see Contreras hitting, ever again. Not good. I seem to remember him also being hurt in that game at Cincinnati in May or June of 2006 when he lost his winning streak. I am sure he can't hit alick, but remember he hurt himself covering firstbase. Losing weight on a stengthening and conditioning program can spell winner for Jose C and the Sox. Hopefully he wil be back sooner rather than August!!

QUOTE (TLAK @ Feb 16, 2009 -> 01:05 PM) Thats a mighty busy 3 weeks!

I would think the Duke might be worth a shot and there are some others that aren't bad either. Time to strike while the iron is hot KW

It will be a fun and great season! Go Sox!

QUOTE (YASNY @ Feb 14, 2009 -> 08:51 PM) I think Anderson is the best option for CF that we currently have. Ozzie made BA pay his dues so speak, last year and Brian seemed to maturely accept it and do his job. I believe he's ready to assume the role of a starting everyday ML centerfielder and would like to see him get another shot at it on the southside. Nuff said right there. Git r dun Ozzie and BA.

QUOTE (ozzfest @ Feb 14, 2009 -> 05:48 PM) I was thinking about why the White Sox lack of deals this offseason on the trade front, do any of you think it's because other GMs are afraid? After Gavin Floyd, Danks and TCQ, havn't teams learned their lesson? P.S-Great to be on board soxtalk. It's shame though that OUR talent doesn't produce for THEM, but THEIRS does for US. Glad to have those guys you mention though and welcome aboard

QUOTE (WHarris1 @ Feb 12, 2009 -> 08:49 PM) Yes. I always liked Willie Harris, but he is more of a platoon player in the OF, but could back up 2B also.

QUOTE (DBAHO @ Feb 12, 2009 -> 09:23 PM) 1 - In 2006 we were coming off a 72-90 season. In 2007, we're coming off a 89-74 season. 2 - In ST last year, it looked for a minute like both BA and JO would be starting in our OF. That won't be happening this season. 3 - John Danks and Gavin Floyd took big steps upwards, and entering 2008 they were big question marks. Danks has put on 15 extra pounds of muscle, and I'm probably more worried about Gavin out of the 2. Still they should put up ERA's around 4 I'm thinking. 4 - We know that we have a stud player in CQ now. When healthy, he's proven over his minor and major league career that he can produce. That's the key for him, to stay healthy. 5 - Entering 2008, I thought Javier Vazquez was our best pitcher, and we were going with 2 unproven young guys in Danks and Floyd. That's not the case this season. 6 - Our bullpen looks to be a plus again, entering 2008 we didn't know how good it was going to be. Adding Poreda to the mix could give the Sox a serious weapon of the pen also. I think I will agree with most of what you posted here. I do think it's a bit iffy as far as a consistent bullpen and I never thought Javier was the best pitcher, but he will e hard to replace. Colon might have enough left to make up for his .500 pitching average though

QUOTE (Jimmywins1 @ Feb 12, 2009 -> 07:53 PM) Danks year was completely solid and fluke free, there are pretty much no signs that he should regress. If anything, we should be expecting more out of him in 09. I sure think John has a high ceiling

Danks, CQ and Alexei and the Sophmore jinx? I leave out Floyd cause this is his 3rd year I believe? But, maybe there in a junior jinx? KW apprently thinks going younger is going to translate into a winner. I don't know how one can say for certain this or that wil work-today anyway. We coud have added folks like A-Rod, K-Rod and all the Rods and still end up losing. The Yankmees do. The off season moves are just a crap shoot anyway. I would rather use hindsight to complain and say I said you so in October. I just want the season to start and hopefully it will be a fun year. All I can say is let's just accept that KW did the best he could within the budget he has and hopefully all cylinders will fire up and we make a real run at it. Oh by the way bring Joe Crede back Kenny!

QUOTE (Cali @ Feb 10, 2009 -> 11:11 PM) Marquez - 48 Nunez - 65 Betemit - 15 Allen - 60 Getz - 17 (Switched from Last Season) Lillibridge - 18 Nix - 5 Viciedo - 24 Forgetting about Crede pretty fast haha Completely unneccesary and not funny.

I guess we better give up then before the season even starts

QUOTE (MO2005 @ Feb 9, 2009 -> 11:20 PM) I can't believe all you guys pushing Wise to the curb like this. He only had some of our biggest hits last season when we needed someone to come through. I don't recall any of our players that are still on this team minus Thome's homer in the one game playoff having huge hits. It's funny how people all the time jump on and off the bandwagon with a player. Who can tell me down the stretch who had bigger hits than Wise? I thought Wise did a pretty good job. I do think he is a better hitter than Owens. But, it sure seems I missed something. I wouldn't want him starting over Brian Anderson, but he should be battle Owens for sure

QUOTE (santo=dorf @ Feb 9, 2009 -> 12:15 PM) well according to the list, he is a Scott Boras client so that is kind of a big deal. I would agree with you and emphasize it is because Boras is the agent, but also because we don't need a back up 1Bman at this point. It would be good to have someone as a backup player that can fill more than one position but you kind of think we might be looking at the pitching depth more as the place to spend our money

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Feb 8, 2009 -> 10:59 PM) So you're saying if he makes an All Star team it doesn't make him an all star calibur player, and although he won a Silver Slugger, that doesn't necessarily make him Silver Slugger-calibur. But then said he can't be considered Gold Glove calibur because he's never won the award. That's not very consistent. If you're saying players get these accolades without deserving them, that would mean players who do deserve them don't get them. While I agree he didn't deserve the SS award, its ridiculous to say he's not or at least was a GG-calibur defensive player even without winning the award. If a player has an MVP-calibur season, it doesn't mean he won the MVP, it says his season was worthy enough to win one. There were 2or 3 years at least, no one would have scratched their heads if Crede won a GG. I stand with you Dick Allen!

QUOTE (kyyle23 @ Feb 8, 2009 -> 09:05 PM) There is a difference in not bashing a player and consistently wishing the Sox would go sign Crede, as you have done all offseason. Its a shame that his back has given out on him and taken him to the point where the White Sox cannot risk signing him anymore, we all saw the promise and skills that he has, but its time to just let it go. He Gawn Sorry to say you are probably right that he is gawn. I don't apologize for anything else though

I have ended up getting tickets to Sox games in parks close to here like Seattle and Denver and I refuse to go the the Twinkiedome. I have to get to Chicago this year.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Feb 2, 2009 -> 07:21 PM) Any rating for Viciedo at this point is VERY silly, at best. Flowers also seems to be getting the short end of the stick, compared to where he's normally at...which is 3rd or 4th, especially if he can stick as a catcher, he'd be #3 behind Wieters and Posey probably in MLB if he has another season like last year (plus the AFL.) I also don't see how Lillibridge can be completely out of the picture (well, "sleeper") after one injury-riddled season. I think I know why you would say that, but with all the hype and money spent I was going to and did say I was surprised he was #3 and not higher. I can see him and Beckham contributing vey soon

QUOTE (False Alarm @ Feb 2, 2009 -> 06:16 PM) http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8459 Are these rating based on whether or not the player is deemed reasy to contribute at the Major league level now or are they just by potential talent? I am surprised that Viciendo in only 3rd.