Rowand44

QUOTE(SSH2005 @ Dec 21, 2005 -> 12:13 PM) I agree for the most part, although his raw postseason SB numbers show otherwise (6 SB, 3 CS; 66% success). He got thrown out twice right away then you could tell he was starting to get his rythem back. Anyways, that's not exactly what I was talking about, more of how the threat of a sb can effect a sp so much. Clement started to wet himself right when Pods got on base, you could tell he was much more worried about Pods then the actual hitters.

QUOTE(nitetrain8601 @ Dec 21, 2005 -> 12:08 PM) So you're willing to go to a Red Sox game at Fenway instead of spending that cash at U.S. Cellular Field?? Some type of White Sox fan you are. BANDWAGON JUMPER!!! That's what I get for having relatives who live on the east coast. We were playing the Phillies that weekend where one of the games was rained out and another was an absolute shootout where Thome destroyed us.

QUOTE(SSH2005 @ Dec 21, 2005 -> 12:06 PM) Podsednik was more than inefficient after the All-Star break. He probably hurt the team attempting to steal more than he helped (15 SB, 14 CS). Hopefully, he will be 100% healthy and back to stealing bases the way he did before the All Star break last season (44 SB, 9 CS). Pods was bad at the end of the regular season when he got hurt but he was fantastic in the playoffs. Also, exactly what watchtower said took place right away in the playoffs. When Scotty got on in his first ab against the Sawx, Clement kept stepping off and stepping off, throwing over, then he goes and hits Dye. Then Scott steals 3rd and scores the first run, set the tone for that game and made this team more comfortable. Another thing about Scott is how it he manufactured so many 1st inning runs by himself to get us the lead, that something people dont talk about enough imo. When he's healthy and running he's a damn good leadoff hitter and one of our most valuable hitters.

QUOTE(fathom @ Dec 21, 2005 -> 12:04 PM) True, but don't you think that was a unique situation? Good job though Rowand! Ya, I edited my response. He didn't contribute much at all in 04 but he was supposed to be their starting shortstop and I was actually at Fenway for his first game back and there was such a buzz there and he was going to help lead them to a title, yada yada.

QUOTE(fathom @ Dec 21, 2005 -> 12:02 PM) When's the last time a team traded a major contributor at the deadline when they were still in contention? Nomar, kind of. EDIT: I know he didn't contribute much that season but I threw him in there cause he was just coming back and was supposed to be their guy.

QUOTE(qwerty @ Dec 21, 2005 -> 11:51 AM) It's the truth and has been proven time and time again. But it is a s3cks1 stat. I admit i do not mind stolen bases, but only when it is at a very good clip, which is few and far between in this league. Proven time and time by what? Meh, whatever, no point to argue this right now.

QUOTE(qwerty @ Dec 21, 2005 -> 11:46 AM) . It is mostly useless to steal bases Hehe.

Hopefully it's true.

QUOTE(qwerty @ Dec 21, 2005 -> 11:36 AM) If podsednik is not healthy by now he has some real problems. A simple hamstring injury should not carry over to a new year. Realistically he should have stopped running when he got back from the the dl because he was bad running the bases period. When it came to stealing bases he was just awful. qwerty despises pods in case anyone didnt know. Anywho, he should hopefully be fine this year and yes a hamstring injury for a baserunner can be nagging as all hell.

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Dec 21, 2005 -> 11:30 AM) WILLIE? :headshake

I agree that you can't blame Jon but you also can't blame Kenny for knowing he's going to have to move on.

I'd rather have Baj or Tracey in the bullpen then Fogg.

QUOTE(TLAK @ Dec 21, 2005 -> 07:17 AM) Wow, the World Champions don't get any respect, even from their own GM, after they won 99 games and went 11-1 against baseball's best in the playoffs. What an incredible statement. It's very hard to repeat, period but especially when you come back with the same team. While I think we would have definitely had a solid chance to repeat, I'm much more confident now that we can win another.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Dec 21, 2005 -> 06:51 AM) sounds good to me, I still am thinking pr move. Spring training is already long and the drills and schedule are in place for pitchers and catchers. Maybe Jim is going to be the backup to the backup to the backup catcher I just don't think it is all that earth shattering. I do agree it is a lot better than the opposite and reinstills the image of a great team player. Ya, I agree with you about it not being earth shattering. Different players do this all the time but like you said, having it the other way would definitely not be a good thing.

QUOTE(quickman @ Dec 21, 2005 -> 06:44 AM) All this tells us is that Kenny has not gotten any bites that were good offers. He will hold out for more. People go down in spring training or early season. His cards maybe better at that time. I am sure he wants to unload garland but he has not gotten what he thinks is good trade material in return. The problem with this is we will need relievers in hte meantime. He maybe over budget and hopefully he will be allowed to start over budget. We will see. This is basically it. Kenny wants to get rid of Jon but once again for leverage you can't publically say you are trying to unload a guy. I believe KW will wait and see until he gets an offer that blows his socks off .

QUOTE(Texsox @ Dec 21, 2005 -> 06:45 AM) If he is 100% healthy, a player with his resume doesn't need the extra spring training time. Nice pr move or hint of a slower recovery? I'm hoping its PR. After missing a full season maybe he just wants to get started early? EDIT: I meant to say after missing almost a full season.

He better score.

QUOTE(qwerty @ Dec 20, 2005 -> 10:52 PM) I watch walker texas ranger every day at five pm and i would like to know how it lasted as long as it did. It is so bad it's funny... which is my reason for coming back every morning. I love that show.

Is it on tv?

Duh, Ben, Kirk and Pargo all out there at the same time in the 4th quarter?? Someone explain that to me.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Dec 20, 2005 -> 03:54 PM) Did they offer Weaver arbitration? Yes they did.

Once again I'm only getting this from reading through this thread since I don't watch the show but that sure looks like the carver with his/her mask off. I don't want to post the pics in here cause that would give away the surprise wouldn't it? If you guys want me to I will though.

QUOTE(Steff @ Dec 20, 2005 -> 10:59 AM) http://www.fxnetworks.com/press/shows/nipt.../source/218.jpg http://www.fxnetworks.com/press/shows/nipt.../source/219.jpg http://www.fxnetworks.com/press/shows/nipt.../source/220.jpg For some reason I can't get them to display.. can someone access and post them... TIA. Those are pretty much spoilers, no? I don't watch the show or follow the season but it sure looks like that would spoil the surprise.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Dec 20, 2005 -> 10:51 AM) Yeah, I got the impression that as a 27-game holder, we'd be very lucky to get any extras at all to the Cubs or Opening Series. But at least we get a pre-public shot at some other games we want. And we might get lucky on the big series. Hopefully there will be a few left for opening day for us split holders.

QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ Dec 20, 2005 -> 10:44 AM) Beat you to it, Row. Eat your Wheaties. I can't, I don't want to open my Buehrle box.