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There are some players who have had worse issues than Alaeze. Only real problem with him in Maryland was that he was hanging out with his posse that Maryland didn't like at all. He is a smart kid though in terms of academics from what his grades looked like and he'll be far away from Baltimore.

Please do something.

I thought we were saying Spiff and Fish for fun. I know I was. I had no idea we actually had a swear filter on.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Jul 21, 2006 -> 08:24 PM) Have you checked his stats/watched him pitch at all this year? He has a near 4 ERA, 1.42 WHIP 86K/44BB (horrible) and .282 BAA. WTF is good about that? He's doing all that in a giant pitchers park. He is not good. I'm pretty sure you could guess who's who. BTW, the better one is 24

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Jul 21, 2006 -> 08:20 PM) Buehrle, if you think you're going to earn a 4 year, 48-56 million dollar contract you can forget about it. I'm SICK of watching this. Soft-tossing pitchers without control can't exist. And to think, we're drafting people who draw comparisons to him! That's crazy. Our minor leagues needs to begin producing legitimate talent, because I'd rather take chances with an emerging talent than paying him a ridiculous contract. PREACH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Jul 21, 2006 -> 08:19 PM) Dontrelle Willis is not a good starting pitcher. Yes, yes he is. And unlike Buehrle, even when he's hitting not hitting locations, he could actually still get outs. Buehrle's just providing more evidence on why Strikeout pitchers > Location Pitchers.

TRADE BUEHRLE! "Over-Rated!, *clap clap clap clap clap*"

FISH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But you guys still wouldn't trade Buehrle for a Willis or anyone else for that matter, correct?

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jul 21, 2006 -> 05:51 PM) Don't worry, I'm almost positive Ninetrain was being relatively sarcastic. I do think he was trying to make a point about how bad Widger is and that getting a backup catcher could actually be the kind of shakeup this team needs. A backup should be out there, but I think Kenny wants to make sure he is able to get a good character and clubhouse guy first (and I don't think we'd have to give up anything of major value...heck Arnie Munoz should be able to get you some sort of catcher). In general I'd give up guys like Munoz, phillips (maybe not for a backup catcher) who you will probably lose at the end of the season via the Rule V draft or via minor league free agency. Honestly, like you said, a guy like Munoz or Phillips would be perfect candidates to go for a backup catcher.

Buehrle got a haircut?

QUOTE(soxpride77 @ Jul 21, 2006 -> 05:41 PM) You're insane At least when Ozzie puts in his spiffty lineup, Damian Miller is hitting and catching. Something Widger can't do.

Hopefully it was Buehrle and Garcia for Dontrelle.

QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Jul 21, 2006 -> 12:35 PM) Am I the only one who is so used to the default blue that another skin throws you out of whack? Nope, me too.

QUOTE(thedoctor @ Jul 21, 2006 -> 12:24 PM) that is some seriously crazy spiff if it's true. alaeze was a five-star player and the sixth-ranked defensive tackle in the nation in 2005. getting a stud like this at the team's biggest position of need is impressive. way to go zook. defensive tackle rankings-2005 That's what I said. I looked up some info on him. He ran a 40 in 4.5 seconds.

Apparently Zook got another great player. Melvin Alaeze is that player. http://mb30.scout.com/fillinoisinsiderfrm3...cID=13562.topic Also, apparently, his name is now in the U of I directory.

QUOTE(santo=dorf @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 10:06 PM) ...and how do you know that? They are trying to contend and Miller was a big signing for them because he a hometown guy. He crushes LHP as well. Trade Fields for him. Now! *awaits flaming*

QUOTE(soxpride77 @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 09:12 PM) I don't think the Brewers would get rid of Miller. He calls a great game (remember the glory days of Wood and Prior pitching well?), and he is one of the Brewers clubhouse leaders. They would for a middle of the road prospect or cash considerations.

Don't know how his career numbers are against lefties, but anyone know what Damian Miler is doing these days?

Just saw a post that says Wider is playing tommorow. Oh well. Maybe we'll win the next series against them, because unless they call up their entire AAA lineup, the Sox won't beat the Tigers trotting Chris Widger out there.

Pathetic. It's over fellas. Hopefully we win tommorow.

QUOTE(Contreras @ Jul 18, 2006 -> 07:36 PM) Indeed. For Wells, we move Anderson over. We don't move Vernon. Vernon can play CF all he wants. That'd be this lineup, I guess: Iguchi, 2b Crede, 3b Thome, dh Konerko, 1b Wells, cf Dye, rf Pierzynski, c Uribe, ss Anderson, lf Crazy. Never going to happen, but crazy. That would also likely be the best defensive outfield in history. I think I rather have Brian in CF, especially at the Cell. Vernon is a little bit overrated defensively. Even some Jays fans tell me this. He's great, but not as great as people think.

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Jul 18, 2006 -> 07:35 PM) Mackowiak is a lefty also. Okay, well whatever. As long as Widger doesn't play, I'm happy.

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Jul 18, 2006 -> 07:32 PM) Our lefty hitters look awful tonight. Yea, but I rather have Thome and AJ hitting instead of guys like Mackowiak and Widger.

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