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SLU scored 20 points last night. We lost to SLU last month. That makes me feel good.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Jan 10, 2008 -> 05:22 PM) Quentin should be also, if healthy. He's been a 900 OPS guy his whole way through the minors. You have some big time expectations for Quentin there. I like him as well but not expecting a .900 ops season out of him this year.

QUOTE(SoxFan101 @ Jan 10, 2008 -> 05:08 PM) Depending on the package we get in return though it can create a lot of excitement. Among people here, yes. Most of the casuals wouldn't be that thrilled with trading Konerko, no matter what.

QUOTE(ptatc @ Jan 10, 2008 -> 04:40 PM) Or right before. He has been known to do deals at that time. I remember the Kenny Lofton deal and others I can't place names on right now. But he likes to introduce deals right around that time. Ya but trading Konerko isn't exactly the soxfest type of move.

QUOTE(GreatScott82 @ Jan 10, 2008 -> 04:49 PM) The bullpen was slightly improved but other than Jenks we are basing the '08 seasons on "HOPE" that Macdougal and Thorton can rebound strong. Most bullpens are all about "hope," you just never know year to year with relievers.

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jan 10, 2008 -> 04:20 PM) The game was a blowout though. Speaking of which, how good are Portland going to be with Greg Oden back next season. The 1 thing they really need is a dominant big, and Oden could be that guy. And getting Aldridge amd Brandon Roy at #4 and #6, while the Bulls took Tyrus Thomas at #2, ugh, that can't be a good stat for Bulls fans. They've really wasted a lot of top 5 picks over the past 6-8 years (the Bulls that is). Curry, Chandler, Williams and now Thomas it looks like. The sad thing is that we had Chandler and Aldridge. Obviously Aldridge was picked to be traded but yeesh, it'd sure be nice to have Tyson and/or LaMarcus.

QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ Jan 10, 2008 -> 03:28 PM) Our lineup and defense could actually be pretty damn good if healthy, but our pitching is just awful and with our horrible farm system, NOBODY can get hurt. And in this division, bad pitching=long nights, however I now have faith we can and will finish in a distant 3rd place behind the two headed monster. I like our overall lineup and bullpen. I just have 0 faith in the rotation(I'm starting to sound like a broken record here), I just can't see a contender having JC, Danks and Floyd at the back of the rotation.

Cleveland is still the favorite in the division imo.

QUOTE(Brian @ Jan 8, 2008 -> 07:27 PM) We are playing Bradley. Yup, that's probably the biggest reason. Still, it amazes me at how inconsistent this team can be.

Fay starting to play really well as of late. At least it gives me something to look forward to the rest of the season, hopefully he continues to progress. And we have 45 points at the half after scoring 47 and 51 in full games the last two. This team is so freakin inconsistent.

I definitely have two of those movies at my dads house. What a great cartoon.

QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Jan 7, 2008 -> 11:33 PM) I never check this thread Just now I saw SnB replied to this thread on the front page... I said to myself, self "SnB just posted about Juno" Checked thread. I rule. /saw Juno yesterday afternoon with the GF. It is very good. He does love impregnating 16 year old girls.

He'd be our number 1 prospect at this point.

I'm really looking forward to the Indy-SD game.

QUOTE(SnB @ Jan 6, 2008 -> 08:26 PM) the teams i care about (hawks/illini) have gone a collective 0-9 in the past week Stop your b****ing, at least you have one good sports team.

QUOTE(whitesoxfan99 @ Jan 6, 2008 -> 03:03 PM) First one to 40 wins? You might be giving both teams too much credit.

QUOTE(whitesoxfan99 @ Jan 6, 2008 -> 03:00 PM) This team is pathetic. What the hell happened to the team that played in Maui. So anyone know a way to fast forward two years? Just fast forward me to next season. A SIU - U of I game what be quite the showdown this year.

So I'm finally going skydiving over the summer. Anyone ever done it? I can't wait.

Make it stop.

QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Jan 5, 2008 -> 01:43 AM) and that his favorite cereal is Fruity Pebbles. Well this made me more of a fan. Fruity Pebbles are the best.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jan 5, 2008 -> 01:38 AM) Hey, I don't really think the Angels are an ideal partner anymore, but any deal that involves Santana and one of Kendrick/Figgins is fine with me. I'd prefer Kendrick over Figgins because of age and the pure ability. The one key is whether Matthews JR would actually be considered a negative trade chip (from the Angels perspective) in the sense that the Angels would give up more just to be rid of Sarge Jr. Plus if the Sox dealt Konerko and got Matthews Jr, leadoff hitter (Willits or Figgins or Kendrick), Santana (or Saunders), and cash (depending on who the guys are the Sox got, they would possibly need cash) I would be happy. I know Matthews Jr. has a horrid contract and it is a major risk, but I think it would be worth it to get the extra pitcher and a legit top of the order bat. I would obviously ask for either Kendrick or Saunders (if I didn't get Kendrick than I'd take Santana, but if I didn't get Kendrick and instead got Willits I'd try to pry Saunders because he is further away from FA). Defensively I would like an outfield with Quentin/Matthews JR/Dye (in fact flip flop Dye and Quentin with Dye in LF and that is a damn good defensive outfield). Swisher at 1B and Figgins plays 2B. Again I'm not saying it happens but who knows, maybe the Sox deal Crede in the package as well to get rid of his contract. Again, without the Sox getting one of the Angels big money outfielders I don't see a deal going down. But I'd love it if a couple of those names came the Sox way that is for sure. I'm pretty much right there with you on this whole idea. I just don't think there is any possible way we could get Kendrick away from them.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jan 5, 2008 -> 01:21 AM) Kendrick, Santana, Figgins would be a stellar move. In fact, Kendrick, Santana, Willits would work completely fine with me (or anyone else for that matter). Hell if the Sox had to throw something else in so be it. Alright man, time to get out of dream world.

QUOTE(Steve9347 @ Jan 4, 2008 -> 03:20 PM) Nick Swisher is my favorite White Sox already. Sorry Mark. Pssh. Go team Buehrle.

QUOTE(sircaffey @ Jan 4, 2008 -> 12:58 PM) Ok. Reword it, whatever. Willis should be an upgrade over the crap they had in 4/5 spot last season and Bonderman/Robertson should be better after down years last season. So 60% of the rotation should be improved. Robertson and Bonderman were pretty much at their career averages. A little bit worse but it's not like they were completely awful compared to what they normally are.

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Jan 4, 2008 -> 10:43 AM) Well Jumpin Joe Cowley is on greasing the wheels. Joe just stated he thinks that Crede will be the starter and Fields will be in the minors. How f***ed up is that. 23 homers, over 60 RBIs projecting to well over 30 and he will go down. Laughable. Ya, that better not happen.