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QUOTE(GreatScott82 @ Jul 27, 2005 -> 07:23 PM) We are 12-11 this month. And this WILL be the worst month we will experience in the 2005 season. No need to worry- we will take 3 out of 4 in Baltamore and we will get back to our winning ways. I hope this was a lesson learned for Ozzie. Quit playing all of our B players all the damn time!! I don't care who we are playing. I'm guessing Ozzie was just playing Willie twice so the SF scout can get a good look at him. I expect Contreras (or BMac), Willie and Marte to be traded this weekend- hopefully for Vizquel and Schmidt. Right now it looks like the Orioles and Red Sox will be getting into a bidding war for Burnett. I don't know about that. August is going to be really rough. If we had this record after next month, I'd be fine, but we have this record after playing essentially our division.

Can we lock this thread for now considering that it's old news. Can we at least change the thread title.

QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Jul 27, 2005 -> 08:24 PM) When it happens, I will be convinced it is done. Me too. WIth that said. I'm pretty sure it isn't going down.

QUOTE(GASHWOUND @ Jul 27, 2005 -> 07:54 PM) Well, coming into the season i thought again we were gonna hit our share of HRs, but we do lead the league with sac flies and bunts, and SB I thing so we are tryin to play small ball..but we do have some slow hr hittin guys in the middle of the line up with the uppercut swings...Don't know how to change that.. Three Words: "Fire Greg Walker" I know that won't happen though. Especially this late into the season.

I know I'll be pissed if KW doesn't make a move. It's pretty obvious one is needed. Does anyone think we could beat the Yanks, Red Sox or Cardinals with this lineup? I for one do not think so.

Like I said. "Corpseball is officially back in season" Goddamn right it's a concern. Pods isn't stealing like he was at the beginning of the year. PK has gotten to the rest of the hitters and everyone is basically trying to pull. PK isn't really productive at all for a #4. Tad can't hit a curveball. What's really hurting us is that we're giving away these games defensively and pitching wise which is how we won games in the beginning of the year. Remember, the playoffs aren't here yet and they might not come this year if we don't get our s*** in gear.

Alomar. But AJ already wears 12 IIRC. Guess he'll have to change his number because Roberto's is 12. So when do we retire his number?

QUOTE(SoxFan101 @ Jul 26, 2005 -> 04:13 PM) I really hope we resign Tyson and Eddy because I really loved that bulls team and with basicly everyone getting better... it should be fun. Deng is my favorite player and now it seems this injury could really help his game since now he can use his left hand better. Chris Duhon Im a little iffy on. Id like to bring him back but if he is going to be a b**** in terms of money screw it. Duhon is near signing with the Bulls. I think it's going to be 3 years for a total of 6 million. 2nd round picks don't cost much.

Vizcaino has been good for the past 2 months. I don't know why when bullpen problems occur, the first sign points to him. Politte was literally all over the place today. He did not make one mistake today, he made multiple mistakes today. He had wild pitches, couldn't find the k zone and when he did, he served up a meatball. I don't like the fact that Ozzie took out Garland after only 88 pitches. I really don't like the fact that Ozzie took out Cotts after 6 pitches I think it was. He wasted his bullpen early on.

This past week has to be the worst in White Sox baseball for the whole year. We need to get it together. Ozzie should do something wacky and just put in all the bench players the next game and allow rest for our starters.

Trade him quick!!!1

QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Jul 27, 2005 -> 12:17 PM) Why do you say that??? Because it's clear other guys should be cleanup hitters on this team, but Ozzie just won't move him. I honestly don't see PK moving from the 4 spot either which is dumb IMO.

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Jul 27, 2005 -> 12:09 PM) Cliff's not going anywhere if he did, I'd kill Kenny. Call me up cas I'd help you dump that body.

I don't see us trading anyone but Marte in the bullpen. Anything after that is asking for trouble.

Where's the Griffey option?

QUOTE(JimH @ Jul 26, 2005 -> 08:26 PM) They just showed the Giants top scout, Ted Uehlander, sitting there in the front row of the Sox KC game. Harrelson mentioned he talked to him during the rain delay and specifically mentioned the Giants are a team rumored to be in discussions with the White Sox (duh). But it is a bit unusual for Harrelson to comment specifically on a rumor by naming a particular team. He also said Uehlander has been watching the Sox minor leaguers too. Could Buehrle Be on the way out??

I will turn into a Cubs fan for a day if both trades were to happen. That's how confident I am that they won't.

QUOTE(VAfan @ Jul 26, 2005 -> 05:20 PM) By the way, I couldn't respond to your post on the AJ Burnett thread that is now locked. I wasn't saying Contreras, Marte AND BMac, I was substituting Contreras for BMac if they want to compete this year. You could then spice that up with less valuable B-list prospects. Sounds good.

Damn MB. For a guy who throws junk, he sure put a damper on their season. Hopefully he gets well soon. I know he's in our division and all, but I don't like hearing about anyone getting hurt like that.

Apparently that's the kiss of death by Doug Melvin if you talk to their fans.

While we're in fantasy land. Joe Crede for A-Rod. Kenny Git R Dun!!!!!

QUOTE(VAfan @ Jul 26, 2005 -> 05:02 PM) A lot of the deals mentioned in the rumor mills scare me more than excite me. Danys Baez? Please NO. At any price. AJ Burnett as a 2-month rental for BMac and Marte? Marginal. Aubrey Huff? Ok, depending on price. ********* The best deal would still be Schmidt/Vizquel for Contreras, Uribe, and Anderson. AJ Burnett would be okay if he'd sign a 3-year contract. Billy Wagner would be a big plus, but he's also a likely rental, so I wouldn't overpay. BE CAREFUL KENNY. DON'T MAKE A SPLASH JUST TO PROVE YOU ARE WORKING. Make the RIGHT DEAL(s) or don't make one at all. I agree on Baez. I agree on Burnett. I agree on Huff. As far as that SF deal. No reason for SF to do it. Vizquel to Uribe is a definate downgrade. Schmidt to Contreras is a downgrade, Bmac barely makes up for one of those players being downgrades. So far everything I've heard, the Giants are going to have to be wowed by an offer if a team wants to trade for Schmidt. 2 SP at the very least. Plus the whole reason to make the move is to have insurance of a 6th SP. That deal wouldn't make sense for the White Sox either. I know my dreams of Griffey Jr. are just that, but these dreams that the Giants are just going to give us their 2 best players for marginal ones(and I love Contreras) is a pipedream.

It was on Sportscenter. Jayson Stark was doing a thing on who he thinks what each team in contention should target. No way in hell are we giving up Politte or Cotts. Obviously, they don't do their homework.

Hmm, put me on this as long as it's not a cheap bat. Griffey, Overbay, Soriano I'm down with. I want middle of the order. And someone who's not constantly pulling. I'm alright with Burnett when he decides he's open to signing an extension with whatever team trades for him.

QUOTE(Ishmookie @ Jul 26, 2005 -> 03:40 PM) join my club. Put me in that club Ish.