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QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 03:59 PM) LOL. I'm just mad because -- IMO -- our bench got worse, not better. So, basically Geoff Blum is Pablo Ozuna (can play every position sans a few) with some power. We lost our best bat off the bench in Gload. The Harris move, I'm over it. He didn't perform, he deserves the send-down. But, what's Luis Vizcaino for? He's supposed to be the mop-up guy, right? Plus, if we do make the playoffs (and yes, I will say 'if' until that magic number is zero), one of Contreras/El Duque will be in the 'pen anyways. Why couldn't they wait one month, then they can call-up whichever 15 guys they feel like calling up. It doesn't make much sense. At all. I love Ross as much as anyone but unfortunately Ozzie wasn't going to use him much anyways. Viz can pitch an inning or two while Adkins can pitch 3-4 if need be, that's why he was called up. I do agree with you though, Diaz seems like the perfect fit for this long reliever role, I'm not a fan of Adkins. Who knows, hopefully we'll both be wrong.

Farns was already having a great year, now he's just gonna be unhittable.

QUOTE(quickman @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 03:38 PM) yes your right in triple A. He will never make it at least not long term.. not happening. I'm not talkign stats, I mean the guy knows how to pitch. If he gets a shot somewhere in the majors he'll be solid imo.

QUOTE(quickman @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 03:34 PM) nobody talks about "the baj" except this board. Nobody. A relief propsect without electric stuff won't be talked about much, doesn't mean he can't pitch though, cause he can.

QUOTE(JimH @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 03:30 PM) Wow, let's post this as mandatory reading for all new members (and some current members too). Do you mean to tell me we can't just, you know, make trades because it makes sense for US ?!?!? LOL, life sucks doesn't it? I can just hear the convo now: KW: We're interested in Huff Lamar: Ok, we want Garland, Mccarthy and Sweeney KW: Uh, f*** you.

In Reiforts blog on players other teams were demanding: I cleared it with Ken Williams, so here they are: Mark Buehrle, Jon Garland, Freddy Garcia, Damaso Marte, Aaron Rowand, Brandon McCarthy, Brian Anderson, Chris Young and Ryan Sweeney.

QUOTE(JimH @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 03:08 PM) Well, Harris and Gload are down for a month at most. I suspect Adkins is up as an emergency contingency plan. Some of the bullpen guys arms are dragging, that's why he's here. I would also suggest that KW is not done looking, especially for a bullpen arm and a bat. It's gonna be hard to land a solid bat or reliever through waivers considering we're the last team with a shot to grab a player.

Content. Kenny improved the bench but couldn't pull off a blockbuster for a bat because Chuck Lamar is an ass clown. Anyways, nobody else made a huge splash in our league. We're the best team in baseball and I feel very confident in this group to bring home the big prize.

The Gload thing seems to be similar to the Foulke situation a few years back, for whatever reason it seems Ozzie doesn't have much faith in Ross and because of that Kenny had to get rid of him to add another arm to the pen. I agree though that Adkins isn't the way to go. Diaz seems like a perfect fit for that role, he can eat up innings and was awesome out of the pen last year.

QUOTE(Frankensteiner @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 02:55 PM) Ron Schueler could not have said it any better. LOL, ok. If you think Kenny wanted to stand pat you're an idiot to say the least. Sometimes you can't do anything and judging by what trades were made there just wasn't much that could be done. Chuck Lamar's a f***in idiot, that's all there is to it.

And Boston takes the lead against Minny

QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 02:52 PM) Yep. He can play second base, third base, shortstop, first base and the outfield. Maybe he can be a long reliever as well

QUOTE(YahtzeeSox @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 02:51 PM) Why the hell do that to Ross???? Can Blum play 1st base or something? Yes.

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 02:49 PM) Harris and Gload have both been optioned to Charlotte. So Adkins officially up?

QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 02:49 PM) So now your backing off your story? Read the damn thread, dude. He told the truth, the guy on the radio f***ed up.

QUOTE(Soxnbears01 @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 02:43 PM) you could do better than that. He's telling the truth.

It's bulls*** guys. This guy's an idiot: "The Padres deal Chad Tracey to the White Sox for a minor leaguer."

Now arizona is still playing, would this be officially announced after teh game if true?

To be fair to Josh, it's on wsi as well, so others have heard it.

QUOTE(Soxbadger @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 02:16 PM) Lawton is an upgrade for a 3rd place team, not a first place team. SB Lawton's a really solid player.

QUOTE(White Sox Josh @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 02:15 PM) no but he will help the bullpen with Reitsma being the closer. The braves bullpen wasn't that great so they needed to get help. Farnsworth was pitching fantastic for Detroit, he's gonna be an absolute stud for Atlanta.

The Braves did acquire Farnsworth, great move by them.

QUOTE(Cerbaho-WG @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 02:02 PM) Braves pull trigger for relief pitching, getting Farnsworth from the Cubs for Roman Colon and minor leaguer Zach Miner. ?

QUOTE(nitetrain8601 @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 01:51 PM) No they don't. Cardinals finally have pitching to at least matchup with Houston. Houston's offense(as hot as it is) doesn't stand a chance against the Cards. Cards would whoop our ass in the World Series. It would be very similar to Red Sox vs. Cards last year. LOL, Ok, if you say so.

Villone's a solid pick up for them.