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QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ May 2, 2005 -> 10:03 PM) But, call me crazy, I'd probably give up Anderson to get him. Not Sweeney or McCarthy, but Huff is just about a budding star... I'd give up Anderson up in a heartbeat to get Huff, Aubrey's a freakin stud, period.

I guess I was late.

I actually think it's more about the Ozzie vs. Maggs situation, interesting......

I think the best way is to wait and see right now. See what Pauly does once he gets back in his groove and most importantly see how much money he is demanding. EDIT: Where are my manners? Welcome aboard

I still think the winner of the Mavs-Rockets series will be playing the spurs in the conference finals.

QUOTE(SleepyWhiteSox @ May 2, 2005 -> 09:06 PM) Actually, he was 1-1 with a 2.45 era and 14 k's before tonight. He's been serviceable, but now I have to search the waivers... Not much is available in a 16-team league. :banghead Oh I know, he's just not a very good pitcher though.

QUOTE(qwerty @ May 2, 2005 -> 08:49 PM) Getting rollins or uribe is gonna make us a better team defensively? There aren't many shortstops in baseball that would be a defensive upgrade over Juan.

QUOTE(SleepyWhiteSox @ May 2, 2005 -> 08:49 PM) I guess starting josh fogg in fantasy tonight wasn't a good idea... That's never a good idea.

QUOTE(jackie hayes @ May 2, 2005 -> 08:41 PM) If he strikes out someone, the next guy's no less likely to hit into a dp, if that's what you're getting at. O/w, that's nonsense. A k means -- no ground balls out of anyone's reach, no dribblers, no high bounces, no bad bounces, no bad hands, no bad throw, no bad catch -- it's an out, and you're done. Strikeouts are never hits. Groundballs can be. What are you talking about? Ok Jackie, my point is I could care less how he's getting outs and strikeouts for him really don't mean much, he's supposed to get ground balls. If he's getting ground balls it's more likely he's right and pitching the way he's capable of, that's it.

QUOTE(jackie hayes @ May 2, 2005 -> 08:35 PM) Huh??? Doesn't matter what kind of pitcher you are, strikeouts help you. Not saying you can't live without them, but to say you're better off w/ fewer strikeouts -- you can't seriously believe that. I'd rather Jon throw 20 groundballs in a game then strikeout 20, if he's throwing groundballs that means he's pitching well. In his instance a groundball is more important then a strikeout.

QUOTE(Soxfest @ May 2, 2005 -> 05:46 PM) I am happy JG is 5-0 but i want a whole year not 1 month to see if he has really turned the corner for real. The bad news is that his strikeout rate (3.9 K/9) is pitiful, and he hasn't faced any of the top five scoring teams in the American League. Jon has beaten some good offenses. As far as his strikeout rate who the hell cares? He's a groundball fricken pitcher, the less strikeouts the better with Jon.

QUOTE(Buehrle>Wood @ May 2, 2005 -> 08:13 PM) I'm sorry but you're handle is way off base. It should be Buehrle>>>>>>>>>>>>>Wood.

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ May 2, 2005 -> 05:11 PM) Yeah, really. Uribe = the shiznit. That means awesome, right? Ya dawg.

QUOTE(sox-r-us @ May 2, 2005 -> 05:08 PM) They surely are getting antsy there on the "other" side of town http://www.firedustybaker.com/ This doesn't belong here.

Can I ask why all the sudden people wanna trade Juan?

QUOTE(sox-r-us @ May 2, 2005 -> 04:55 PM) If Crede goes back to being Cruddy for the rest of the time between now and A/S break, you have to at least call to find out if the Nats would be willing to trade Vinny Castilla and see whether they would pay some of his salary too for a mid level prospect He is batting 0.333 currently with 3 HR, 16 RBI, 6 BBs and a 0.388 OBP, before I get the "He can only it in Coors field" response I'd be willing to bet that Joe out produces Castilla this year.

QUOTE(nitetrain8601 @ May 2, 2005 -> 04:50 PM) Disagree. He's playing in the juicebox or whatever they are calling Houston's park these days. His ERA probably would be in the high 2's, low 3's. His last 5 years with the Yanks his average era was 4.01. Once again, don't take this as I wouldn't like Roger but I wouldn't give up a ton for him.

QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ May 2, 2005 -> 04:45 PM) I can't say what I would do at the break right now, but I would definitely be looking for 1B for the future. Jason Stokes is blocked by Delgado Adrian Gonzalez is blocked by Teixeira Ryan Howard is blocked by Thome I would say Count + $ + prospect could get you gonzalez. As hard as it's been to watch Contreras he's been very effective, I just think it'd be dumb for a contending team to trade one of there starters for a prospect.

QUOTE(nitetrain8601 @ May 2, 2005 -> 04:41 PM) Yeah, if Clemens is available and he's willing to play here(hypothetically speaking) and you truly believe you have a chance to win it all, it's your job as a GM and manager to get that player who you believe will put you over the top. I don't doubt KW would do it either(remember when he tried to get Larry Walker and Carlos Delgado last year??). With that said, even if Houston sucks, I think the only teams he would accept a trade to is Boston and NY. Didn't he want to play here after he left Boston?? I wouldn't give up the world for Roger. Don't get me wrong he'd be great to have but he's not unhittable in this league like he is in the nl. He's still a very good pitcher but he'd have an era near or a bit above 4 here.

QUOTE(Cerbaho-WG @ May 2, 2005 -> 04:30 PM) The Sox organization has to be very cautious when it comes to Garland and not make the same mistake that they did by resigning Rowand. Garland is only five starts into the season and we all know anything could happen in the remained of his 27 starts. Garland hasn't had a track record for doing fantastic at the big league level, and it is Garland's contract year after all. I'd shy away from throwing any money at Jon for the forseeable future. They made a mistake with Aaron signing him to a pretty cheap deal just because he's off to a slow start like he always is?

QUOTE(nitetrain8601 @ May 2, 2005 -> 04:17 PM) I have a feeling that KW would go after Nomar(if healthy and the Flubs are out of it, as we know they will be). Seems like a KW move. He likes to get name players and Nomar at SS would show(the average fans) that the Sox are forreal about going after it all. Guarentee it wouldn't cost us McCarthy either. No thanks on Nomar. Keep Juan out there, he's obviously not the hitter Nomar is though he is pretty damn good with the stick but his glove is something special. I don't want to mess with that dp combo of ours.

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ May 2, 2005 -> 03:16 PM) So, if we hit like this the rest of the year, we'll be fine? Yes, I think so. Now, I think the offense is going to get better but we'll be fine either way. The sox are averaging 4.6 runs per game as of right now, the twins last year averaged 4.8 runs per game. This is a team that is playing more and more like Minny this year and can win games in ways the twins did last year.

QUOTE(jackie hayes @ May 2, 2005 -> 03:21 PM) Well -- why is it these clutch guys only turn it on at certain times? Something I've always wondered. Big spot, you get lucked in, adrenaline rush, some guys can keep there nerves in check some can't, a different and better approach in different situations. There are many different reasons.

QUOTE(santo=dorf @ May 2, 2005 -> 03:11 PM) Contreras is tied with Johan for third in the AL for BAA (.200) He's been very good. He's hard on the eyes most of the time but as long as he keeps pitching like he has been then I'm perfectly fine with his approach.

QUOTE(jackie hayes @ May 2, 2005 -> 03:18 PM) Not if the good pitching isn't there any more. "Timely hitting" -- when is this time when you're not supposed to be hitting? Riiight, my bad I forgot there was no such thing as clutch hitting. :banghead