AddisonStSox

For those not familiar with the newly-anointed Shaggy, here's our guy! Got a good feeling about this one...maybe he'll provide at least a little spark to give these guys a kick in the ass. But, to think a rookie call-up will be the offensive savior is a bit much.

QUOTE(BlackBetsy @ Aug 15, 2005 -> 04:17 PM) You know what's interesting about that? They are all pitchers. When it comes to position players, it could be argued that Ozzie may be a bit prejudiced towards players in his mold - he understands position players better because he was one. I think there's a point to be made about Timo and Ozzie...very similar players, except that Timo has a bit more power and Ozzie was a great defensive player (prior to his knee injury) at a premium defensive position. But you can't have a out making machine at the top of the lineup and succeed. (Hell, Ozzie batted leadoff a bunch in the '86-'88 time frame and hit .290 with a .290 OBP or so, IIRC). Hopefully, Anderson gets a large % of the at bats while Pods is out... That makes two of us. Pencil him in LF everyday and let's see what this kid is made of.

I hearby pronounce Brian Anderson's Soxtalk Pet-Name: Shaggy ...that is, unless he cut off that hair of his.

Brian Anderson: Future staple of the White Sox outfield? I don't know; but, for the meantime, this should be fun. Good luck Shaggy!

"So, you telling me we went to the moon? Way up there?" "Hell nah." "I ain't believing that, man."

QUOTE(MurcieOne @ Aug 14, 2005 -> 10:30 PM) The reds owner wants to sell the team... he thinks that it's worth more with Griffey on it than off it.... go fig. I have my doubts, but i think Chicago would go nuts for Jr. Good Post. QUOTE(ScottPodRulez22 @ Aug 14, 2005 -> 11:54 PM) I don't know about you but id rather buy a team minus a 50 million dollar contract. Good Post. QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Aug 15, 2005 -> 05:39 AM) The fifty million dollar contract is a cost, not an asset. One of the reasons that the Milwaukee Brewers were so attractive to a buyer is that they had a minimal amount of long term costs, and they had a brand new stadium pulling in revenues. The Reds have a new stadium, much more loyal fans, but they have $50 million in obligations that new ownership might think is better spent somewhere else. There are always players who are willing to come to your team if you have the money to spend. It is much harder to cut costs, than it is to add to them. Trust me from a business only standpoint, the Reds are better off without Griffey. Good Post. QUOTE(JUGGERNAUT @ Aug 15, 2005 -> 08:29 AM) Well this goes back to what is the value of a "marquee" player to a franchise? Any one looking to buy the Reds should compare KGJ to Nomar. Nomar was one of the biggest marquee players in the game. But he can't stay healthy having to play in the field every day. KGJ has proven to be the same kind of player. That greatly reduces their marquee value. There's simply no way Linder can convince a new owner that the Reds are better off with KGJ than w/out him. What the league has proven time & again is that the general rule is "you win you draw." Only the loveable losers have proven to be the exception to that over time. If he doesn't trade KGJ at a time like this where his value has soared he's an idiot. The White Sox have a proven track record when it comes to OF prospects during KW's term as GM. Yes the Reds have Kearns, Dunn, & Pena but these guys are likewise moving into big bucks range. Getting a couple of good solid prospects that project to be MLers for KGJ now is a smart deal. Good Post. That is a very, very good debate. Do you consider the Reds more valuable with a once-international superstar like Griffey on the roster, or, do you consider the team more valuable with his $50M off the books. What's nice, is, we can kick this idea around on a message board...just think, someone actually has to make that decision. Ouch.

QUOTE(SleepyWhiteSox @ Aug 15, 2005 -> 01:32 AM) David the Gnome's wife... Wait...wait...you're kidding me!? This post was overlooked until now!? Post. Of. The. Century. ...a "David The Gnome" reference...are you kidding me!? /almost fell off chair laughing

QUOTE(quickman @ Aug 15, 2005 -> 07:24 AM) This topic is making me sick, does this actually sound like a team that could win the World series? Would the Redsox, Yankees,or Angels bring up a guy like Willie Harris to play out of position for two weeks? This is the best we have, or the best we can get? Now you know why others around the country don't take us seriously. ...and bingo was his name-o. This is just laughable. Famine Pestilence

Jeff. Blake. I thank you.

How about a W today. That's all I ask. I don't care how it happens.

QUOTE(IlliniKrush @ Aug 13, 2005 -> 02:01 AM) Whitehurst 2nd? Sorry Addy, have to disagree to the max here. Anyone else i can take or leave, but whitehurst that high made me jump out of my seat. Fair enough. It's still a pre-season poll and those kids haven't stepped onto the field yet. However, the cream will rise to the top and Whitehurst will make a name for himself. That said, he still isn't sweetheart #1. You'll have to wait for that one.

Alright, I'm going to throw it out there for the Chicagoans: Who here played some ball in Chicago's Hansen stadium? Anyone? Bueler?

QUOTE(Confederate_48 @ Aug 12, 2005 -> 09:17 PM) Artificial turf should be banned Who said, "If a horse won't eat it, I won't play on it." Was it Richie Allen? I believe it was. He's on to something.

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Aug 12, 2005 -> 09:13 PM) In 8 months, this might mean something to me. So, what, you're telling me you don't sleep with visions of sweet Frank Gores dancing in your head?

f*** it. You asked for it...(not really) You got it! Addy's Pre-Season QB Rankings 1. Leinart (USC) 2. Whitehurst (Clem) 3. McNeal (TAM) 4. Cutler (Vandy) 5. Croyle (Bama) 6. Clemens (Oregon) 7. Gradkowski (Tol) 8. Pinegar (Fres. St.) 9. Smith (Mizzou) 10. Betts (Miami, OH)

QUOTE(ScottPodRulez22 @ Aug 12, 2005 -> 09:03 PM) I just got the best idea. He did awesome last year playing for mcnair but how about billy voleck? They love him. The organization adores him.

QUOTE(GBlum27 @ Aug 12, 2005 -> 09:02 PM) Bradley: 4 catches/63 yards I'm not sayin', I'm just sayin' Did you hear what Salisbury (sp?) was saying about him? He was raving about him...saying if it wasn't for Clayton on that team, Bradley may have been a superstar and a first round pick.

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Aug 12, 2005 -> 08:58 PM) Hey addy, are you a fan of the nfl draft? Me? Oh God no. In a related story, I've been going through some of my notes and it would appear unless some sleeper QB has a dynamite season, you should only see Leinart go in the first round...no other QBs jump off the page at you. That said, I think you'll still see another cat go in the first round.

Meanwhile, Kittner has looked absolutely excellent.

QUOTE(SnB @ Aug 12, 2005 -> 08:57 PM) you got season tickets for football addy? i'm excited. those games are always a blast no matter how bad we suck Nope. I'm protesting the horrible home schedule. >

QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 12, 2005 -> 08:56 PM) Well, at least we'll have a high pick in the draft again. That always adds excitement to what will likely be an awful season. 259 Days14 Hours and 1 Minute until the 2006 NFL draft! Soxtalk NFL Draft War Room: Gimme a Whooo-haaaa!

QUOTE(GBlum27 @ Aug 12, 2005 -> 08:54 PM) INI There's my boy. ...gosh, it's been a while since we were able to do that. Thank you.

QUOTE(Confederate_48 @ Aug 12, 2005 -> 08:52 PM) What about Drew Henson ? Veryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy intriguing name. Very. Now, despite what ESPN wants you to believe, Parcells does NOT--and I repeat--NOT like Henson's game. He also has the tendency to be the Dusty Baker of the NFL. He will not play youngsters especially at the QB position. But, you may very well have another Hutchinson project on your hands. KITTNER IS IN! ILL-

QUOTE(EvilJester99 @ Aug 12, 2005 -> 08:50 PM) I wonder if Couch is healed enough or is he done with that shoulder? Uncontrollably :puke :puke :puke :puke

QUOTE(Confederate_48 @ Aug 12, 2005 -> 08:48 PM) Jon Kitna ?? Put it this way...would you part with him?