Rowand44

First off they're calling Robinson Cano up, moving womack to left field, Hideki to center and Bernie and Giambi are going to split time at dh. Ok, I really could care less about that but the reason I made this is because they designated Steve Karsay for assignment. Now I'm not sure if there is something wrong with his arm or not, he hasn't been very good this year but he's pitched 6 innings. If this guy is healthy would he be worth a shot?? I know our bullpen is damn good right now but Karsay has been an absolute stud throughout his career, if he's healthy I wouldn't mind signing him to a minor league contract if at all possible.

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ May 2, 2005 -> 10:23 PM) Just imagine how fugly Kotex boy's daughter is going to be. She goes to my school.

QUOTE(Soxnbears01 @ May 2, 2005 -> 10:17 PM) I'll say one thing: nice to see the sox getting exposure. I don't think this was really negative. No it definitely wasn't negative but throughout this whole situation the rest of the nation has been getting half the story and that's just not right and bad reporting imo.

QUOTE(Jordan4life_2004 @ May 2, 2005 -> 10:17 PM) Is there any doubt the Cardinals will win the central this year? Jordan, you're an idiot didn't you see the cubs win the world series last year??

It's amazing how easy maggs has got off so easy with all his bulls*** when ozzie has been getting ripped to shreds for his stuff. People all over the country who don't know what really happened are only getting half this story, which kind of sucks. Did Mariotti just call the cell a inferiority complex again?

QUOTE(Punch and Judy Garland @ May 2, 2005 -> 10:09 PM) Moronott is is one of the ass-tute observers. I actually saw the preview earlier and I agreed mostly with what he of Kotex had to say :puke :puke :puke

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.