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Please ozzie going after willie is speculation. LoL. Its called ozzie saw his talent and knew that he talks a big game and just dosen't back it up.

Yes people will be angry but thing is kenny must just say today we locked up rowand.

Texas wouldnt give up all 3 all at once is what I mean.

QUOTE(Cubs Suck23 @ Jan 14, 2005 -> 12:01 PM) Just think of the lineup 1 Scott Podsednik CF 2 Alfonso Soriano LF 3 Mark Teixeria 1B 4 Frank Thomas DH 5 Jermaine Dye RF 6 Micheal Young SS 7 Juan Uribe 2B 8 AJ Pierzynski C 9 Joe Crede 3B

Sir, this isnt mvp baseball texas would never and I mean never ever do that trade.

We can get alot more than just livan hernadez and vidro with package your trying trade with. Garland might not that be that good but hes avg. and looking at livan stats garland looks better. Vidro is a good second basemen but konerko would alot more than just that by looking at his numbers. Plus, when you talk about high prospect you just dont throw it away in a deal. Only if chisox are blown away with an offer would we even consider putting sweeney in a trade.

pal if were gonna trade those 3 in package you better be asking more than that pal.

by way on chicago tribeune has story as well and pic of him with sox hat and getting his jersey. Which is shown below.

CHICAGO -- A man who once fought for his freedom by sailing on a raft from Cuba to the United States, Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez hopes that he'll be in Chicago for many years to come. Hernandez -- whose age is listed at 35, but who could be as old as 39 -- has been part of both the Yankees and Expos organizations, but has only pitched in the Majors for New York during his six-year career. Stability is important to Hernandez, who would have continued pitching in Yankee Stadium if the interest was there. But when Hernandez began shopping for a new team during this past offseason, his biggest concern was receiving a two-year deal. According to El Duque, money was by no means a deciding factor. "I like money," a laughing Hernandez said, through translator and first-base coach Joey Cora, following a press conference Thursday. "But it wasn't that important. I was looking for a two-year contract. "It doesn't seem important to anyone else, but it was to me. I don't know how to explain it. I'm a little bit crazy, but I wanted the two years." Hernandez received it from the White Sox. The team signed the free agent to a two-year, $8 million deal in late December. He earns $3.5 million this season and $4.5 million in 2006. The newest White Sox hurler was introduced to the Hispanic media Thursday as part of a Spanish-only press conference that also featured manager Ozzie Guillen and shortstop Juan Uribe. Hernandez will not be attending the 13th annual SoxFest festivities this weekend because of prior commitments. After the organized get-together, Hernandez talked to a handful of English-speaking writers in regards to his new team, his new manager and the health of his all-important right arm. Hernandez becomes the second Cuban pitcher to join the White Sox starting rotation, following the same path traveled by Jose Contreras from New York to Chicago. Contreras was traded to the White Sox in exchange for Esteban Loaiza. Contreras and Hernandez both spend part of their offseasons in Florida, and before El Duque's contract was finalized the two sat down together over dinner to talk about the White Sox. He heard nothing but positives from Contreras, including strong support of Guillen as the man in charge. "It's a good place to be, and I like that this team has a chance to win," Hernandez said. The predominance of Latin players on the White Sox roster -- Freddy Garcia, Uribe, Luis Vizcaino and Damaso Marte, to name a few -- also seemed to be a strong plus for Hernandez. Having a manager who speaks Spanish will be a bonus, but some things in baseball are universal in any language. "Ozzie will say the same thing," Hernandez said. "Throw strikes and get people out." Guillen has Hernandez penciled in as his third starter, behind Mark Buehrle and Freddy Garcia. It sounded as if Buehrle will start Opening Day against the Indians, with Guillen stating that the left-hander had earned the No. 1 slot in the rotation, but nothing was made official. Hernandez's partially torn rotator cuff, repaired in 2003 while he was with Montreal, served as Guillen's biggest concern in terms of bringing aboard the talented hurler. Hernandez missed the entire 2003 campaign and part of 2004 during his recovery, but he returned to the Yankees and won his first eight decisions before finishing 8-2 with a 3.30 ERA. Hernandez was shut down later in the season with a tired arm, but came back to post a 1-1 record in the American League Championship Series against Boston. For his career, Hernandez has a 10-3 record and 2.65 ERA over 17 games and 14 postseason starts. The results of Hernandez's physical were better than expected, as strong of a testing as general manager Ken Williams or trainer Herm Schneider had seen in years. Hernandez downplayed the tired arm problem Thursday, stating that he not only feels healthy, but that his velocity was up a couple of miles per hour upon his return. If there's any doubt as to Hernandez's big-game capabilities, Guillen received some first-person reassurances on his flight from Venezuela this week. Scouts from Pittsburgh and Toronto who were on the flight with Guillen told the manager that Hernandez would be his No. 1 starter if the White Sox eventually make the playoffs. "I saw him in the postseason twice against Atlanta, and this is a cold-blooded pitcher. He's a big-game pitcher," said Guillen of Hernandez, who reminds the White Sox manager of Jack McDowell and Andy Pettitte. "Duque is so strong mentally that he likes those tough situations. "Our rotation is stronger because now we have a real No. 5 starter in Jon Garland. If Hernandez stays healthy, our pitching staff should take us all the way to the playoffs." Hernandez, who is 61-40 with a 3.96 ERA overall, has pitched just 324 innings over his last three seasons, with a high of 146 in 2002. Putting up 160 or 170 innings didn't seem to faze Hernandez when he was asked about it on Thursday, and it's not a big concern for Guillen. With the bullpen undergoing a significant offseason upgrade, all five starters shouldn't need to push as far into games as before. Victories, though, seem to be more important to Hernandez than any other statistic. But concentrating on winning games isn't something Hernandez takes for granted. Baseball was taken away from him for two years in Cuba, when he was suspended for allegedly plotting to defect. His move to the United States was to search for a job, whether it was in or outside of baseball. His latest travels have taken Hernandez to Chicago, where he gets to continue to play a kid's game for a comfortable living. His contract with the White Sox is for two years, but in Hernandez's mind and soul, it could be the last stop of his career. "I don't like to change from team to team," Hernandez said. "I'm here for two years, but I hope I can stay longer. I wanted to pitch for just one team my whole career, but Chicago gave me this opportunity. "I'm a positive guy and I bring that with me. I don't like to say how many games I'm going to win, but I will give it all I can on the field and try to win every game I pitch. "I'm the same pitcher as I was before the injury," Hernandez added. "I just have more desire."

Way I see it that the numbers of any offense coming into cell will be good. Outside the cell im not worried about pitchers and hitters at least agasint our divison and 3 teams in the east. My objectives for this team should go like this. 1.) Have good margin agasint our divison. 2.) Learn how to win on west coast. 3.) Win divison

Well with contract davis just signed it could help sox if they buyout contract and give us cash in return. Meaning that cash could go to iguchi

It be fun hear what he has to say as much as I can understand him

someone get bruce levine or offman update anything from chisox.

this was said on 9th from iguchi side but If someone translate go ahead http://www.japaneseballplayers.com/en/player.php?id=iguchi

anyone that takes rashidds trade crap serious is seriously messed up. Im not trying to be harsh anyone here but please the last person I get rumors or trade information is from that guy.

tell me when bruce levine and george offman saying anythin because it basically sounds like were done.

hey guys this was from 2 yrs ago theres colon when we had him lmao wow this old buddy hes in detriot

guys I do believe vina is injured I will go find out where I remember this.

from mil site Hinton Sent To White Sox To Complete Lee Deal -- Bill Batterman Featured Player: Carlos Lee Bio / Stats: [ link ] The final piece of the Brewers' highest-profile off-season trade fell into place on Monday when Milwaukee sent minor league first-baseman Travis Hinton to the White Sox as the Player-To-Be-Named-Later in the teams' December 13th deal. Hinton joins center-fielder Scott Podsednik and reliever Luis Vizcaino in a package that netted the Brewers outfielder and much-needed right-handed slugger Carlos Lee. The 24-year-old Hinton has spent his entire professional career with Milwaukee. A 13th-round selection in the 2001 June Amateur Draft out of Chandler-Gilbert Community College, the Phoenix-native enjoyed his finest season in 2004 with the High Desert Mavericks of the High-A California League. After posting OPSes of 657 and 649 in 2002 and 2003 at Low-A Beloit, Hinton earned California League All-Star Honors by hitting .302 with 22 homers and 88 RBI in 137 games with the Mavericks. His .360 on-base average and .507 slugging average were both career-highs. Defensively, Hinton played exclusively at first-base in 2004 and committed 19 errors in 131 games. The left-handed hitter has bounced between the corner outfield and first-base during his time with the Brewers in an attempt to get his bat in the lineup. His best position, however, probably remains designated hitter. Hinton was rated the Brewers' 35th-best prospect in the latest edition of Toby Harrmann's Brewerfan.net Power 50. He debuted at #44 in February of 2002 and peaked during September of 2004 at #33. Blocked by a number of talented Brewers' prospects at both first-base and in the outfield, the fresh start in Chicago will undoubtedly improve Hinton's chances of making The Show.

I will wait till bruce levine or george offman confirms what were looking at and right now only name heard was iguchi and that dosen't look like its going to happened.

umm what was purpose of this thread cause I havent heard hot stove in awhile.

People love harris cause fist time people heard his name thought he was next ray durham and which now kenny wants ray ray back

Im going to wait for Bruce Levine or George Offman update this week to really find out what chisox are doing at least they seem more realistic

I think arizona will get him but thats just my opinion since we have no clue what we do with him if we did inquire him their would have plan hes doing or another trade coming up

guys espn rumor mill got it from contracostatimes Posted on Mon, Jan. 10, 2005 Report: D'backs eye A's Byrnes The Arizona Diamondbacks have explored filling their center field position by acquiring A's outfielder Eric Byrnes, according to a report in Sunday's Arizona Republic. However, the Diamondbacks could make a run at Mike Cameron now that the New York Mets reportedly have reached an agreement with free-agent center fielder Carlos Beltran. Byrnes, who is arbitration eligible, hit .283 with 20 home runs and 73 RBI last season. He also had 17 stolen bases in 18 attempts. Oakland is looking for infield depth because of the uncertainty of Mark Ellis, who missed all of 2004 because of a shoulder injury. The Chicago White Sox also have inquired about Byrnes.