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clearly Phil Rogers and his +/- system propelled him to best columnist in Chicago.

QUOTE(GreatScott82 @ Jan 5, 2008 -> 02:57 PM) Obviously trading Sweeney, Gio and DSL hurts our chances of adding a super starter like Bedard... do you guys think we still have enough in the system to get him? Would you guys trade Danks, Egbert and Uribe for him? WOuld it cost more?? Do you guys even think KW is going after another SP? hahahahaha YES

jon rauch ain't bad, good as advertised? i don't know, but he ain't bad. I'd take him now.

QUOTE(danman31 @ Jan 4, 2008 -> 10:37 PM) I'm not too worried about the D as long as Moore comes back. Keck, who was their best recruit a year ago, was hurt this year and should step in to a starting spot somewhere on the defense (DE/LB). Temple is almost certainly gone and it's not a huge loss IMO. He had some great games, but struggled with consistency. Derrick Washington is going to be amazing, he showed some serious talent this year and he should be solid enough with the pass heavy offense. In two years with Chase gone and Gabbert stepping in, Washington will be a key part of the transition. see the thing that was amazing about temple is all the sudden the second half of this season he was not only a beast but stopped fumbling. My biggest problems with the rb's my first 2 years was they fumbled, a lot, it seemed. I'm not ready for those giveaways again.

i like swisher leading off. 1. swisher 2. ocab 3. thome 4.konerko 5. dye 6. pierzynski 7. fields 8. quentin 9. chad michael murray

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Jan 5, 2008 -> 03:10 AM) Crede was clutch, man. That and there wasn't a Rally Garcia. Nor a Rally Konerko. Nary a Rally Dye. Never a Rally Garland.

woo mike bowden. W-V-H-S

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jan 4, 2008 -> 07:06 PM) HAHA. I also appreciate his input as an educated contributor on this site. I just do not take it to god-like status like some have. I think of my own profession and if there was a message board on it (which would be the most boring place ever) and if I was the only person in the front lines posting on the subject. Many would take my opinion and personal examples as gospel, which of course it would not be. My occupation is also based on performance and a what have you done for me lately mentality. i see your point, but i'm not talking about his own personal opinions, i'm talking about the scouting reports collected by the scouts, and how he explained them. We are all excited about ramirez and he shows us a scouting report that has him in the possible starter to platoon player range, it puts it in perspective.

we are getting some 4 star TE i'm looking forward to seeing replace Rucker. Tough shoes to fill, but now Coffman gets #1 duties. Now, RB is what I'm anxious to see turn out.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jan 2, 2008 -> 09:10 PM) They are just throwing speedy cf names out there at this point, because they know that's what ozzie likes, there is no validity to this rumor. man how correct was this.

well, one thing is for certain, SHE is dead.

I've said it before, but swisher is not a feast or famine hitter, the complete power lineups that were inconsistent were hitters like crede or uribe, where if they weren't hitting HRs they were out, while Swish gets on base at .380. There is a difference, and it makes the offense much more consistent.

QUOTE(Vance Law @ Jan 4, 2008 -> 05:21 PM) I think there's something where actually he can't talk about Ramirez because the deal isn't finalized. Ramirez is still going through the red tape to be able to get into the U.S. in order to take a physical. I would say that at the moment (before any games are played, nor spring training) he is not expected to be a starter, but come off the bench at ss 2b and potentially cf. Depending on how he does during the year- best case scenario he's awesome, potentially could be our starting ss next year. See how it goes. If not, he stays as a super-sub. He's only making $1 million a year. thanks.

but i mean he's also pitchin in comerica.

puntastic.

yeah, i agree, i would've loved to get sometype of hirsch for garland that was ready to step right in. Oh well. Maybe Egbert is buerhle though, and is crazy good like buerhle in 01.

what about chad durbin thou /green.

hahahahaha

thirded.

drive crede to the airport to a team willing to take on his position/salary.

So, since this has become a general sox thread now... I really want to know whether ramirez is thought to be a future starter for us, and if so if that is taking over SS or in the OF? I wish KW would talk about him, so those of you going to the fan convention, ask away.

honestly none of us have any idea what's going to happen, yesterday proved that. I'm all goin nuts thinking we are awful, now we have an OF i love for 5 years and I'm happy. So crede could be gone in 10 min. for all we know, or fields could be going for a pitcher, who knows.

I honestly don't believe that will end up happening. Nonetheless, especially since bureau has come on this site and taught me a lot, I find it funny that fans can be so up in arms about prospects when they are dealt. If bureau taught me anything, it's that I know absolutely nothing about prospects. I would like to steal his computer.

i like bonderman, they pushed the kid up when he was very young and he had growing pains. Last year he was up and down, but I think he IS closer to the 06 bonderman than the 07.

QUOTE(danman31 @ Jan 4, 2008 -> 10:16 AM) Yeah, agreed on McCoy sucking. Along with Charles they lose their top WR this year to go with Limas Sweed who got hurt midway through the year. They lose all 3 of their 1st team All Big 12 guys (Charles, DB Marcus Griffin, and an OL). Their 2 2nd team Big 12 guys, both DL including Frank Okam, are gone. They lose a few more key contributors. 3 of their starting secondary. It would be completely foolish to say they are going to be bad next year because they are Texas, they have the talent to replace these guys. However, with the focus of their offense this season gone, noticeable losses elsewhere, and Colt McCoy still starting at QB they can definitely struggle by their standards in what should be a strong year for the Big 12. it's hard for me to worry about texas tech when we play so well against that offense. I mean damn, if we can find someone to replace garret (who straight up sucks), I feel our D will be just as good, if not better next year. Especially with the way Ziggy Hood played, spoon getting better, and willy mo being a straight up beast. offensively, what do you think the chances are T. Temples appeal goes through? no chance in hell?