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QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Jul 4, 2007 -> 09:45 PM) We have over a month remaining to sign him. I'm not worried, yet. Although it would be ridiculous to draft Grffith out of the second round and not consider signing him. Haven't we argued this issue millions of times concerning the need to inject talent into the organization? As I recall, it was the selection of Griffith which made numerous members overlook the passing of Porcello. Even if he doesn't do one thing in the majors, that's no different than previous second round choices other than the likeliholod Griffith has more upside. Oh I'm not panicking because he hasn't signed yet, I just get the feeling that he wont. QUOTE(Heads22 @ Jul 4, 2007 -> 09:59 PM) Thank you, Facebook. Facebook still sucks.

I'll bet he wont.

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Jul 4, 2007 -> 05:08 PM) Are you kidding? Gasol had a PER (Player Efficiency Rating) of 24.1 last year, which is well above anybody on the Bulls roster. Oh man, don't tell me money ball is in basketball now.

QUOTE(fathom @ Jul 4, 2007 -> 07:29 PM) KW said that he won't make any other moves until the Buehrle situation is resolved. When did he say that?

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Jul 4, 2007 -> 07:11 PM) I've really become irritated with this lull in activity. Does it really take an additional four days to negotiate a NTC? All parties know now by now their position. Tomorrow should be the limit with this Buehrle situation. Either trade him or sign him. Enough of this. If Contreras' removal is entirely dependent upon Buehrle, more the reason to speed everything up. The Buehrle situation while incredibley frusterating doesn't need to be rushed. Trading JC should have been down like a month ago though, he's killing his trade value.

QUOTE(Brian @ Jul 4, 2007 -> 04:27 PM) If called up, can he be sent back down if need be. Why all the hating on Masset for starting? If I remember, he did ok last time. Yes. People are just excited about Floyd more so than hating on Masset. We're all curious to see Gavin pitch.

Does this have to be in the filibuster? Anywho, happy 4th, greatest country ever.

QUOTE(Shamrock4Life @ Jul 4, 2007 -> 01:47 AM) Go Sox. Why would Floyd pitch on Friday? Double header.

Have a fun night with Eggy.

QUOTE(fathom @ Jul 3, 2007 -> 11:12 PM) No clue...all I know is that they have very little in terms of prospects. We'll just take Cole Hamels off their hands.

Another thing that I forgot to add: When you were talking about who the Sox 5th starter would be if the Vazquez deal was never made, you guys mentioned that it'd probably be Gavin. Thing is, most likely Gavin would have never been here if not for the Vaz trade in the first place.

QUOTE(BearSox @ Jul 3, 2007 -> 09:57 PM) Are you sure? I've heard rumors.

QUOTE(BearSox @ Jul 3, 2007 -> 09:48 PM) Chris who? Young, his last name is Young.

QUOTE(witesoxfan @ Jul 3, 2007 -> 09:39 PM) indeed I am now a Havy Jomer I told ya that Brandon would be better than Javy this season. QUOTE(fathom @ Jul 3, 2007 -> 09:38 PM) Any confirmation of who's starting on Friday? The Trib said it could be Floyd. That would be the first must see game for me in a while.

I can't wait for Alex to erase Bonds.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Jul 3, 2007 -> 09:34 PM) He retired the final 16 batters he faced and lowered his ERA to 3.70 today. That'll work. Our top 3 starters have really been ridiculous this season. Pretty sad when you consider the season the team as a whole is having.

QUOTE(Punch and Judy Garland @ Jul 3, 2007 -> 09:29 PM) I was ridiculed when I said he was our best starter this year.......... He's good but he isn't our best starter this year.

QUOTE(3E8 @ Jul 3, 2007 -> 09:02 PM) Hint: the score was not 3-1 when Thome hit a HR Haha, that made me laugh for some reason.

I for one am looking forward to his first rap album.

I like this: When you look into the future of your career, do you see yourself as the Ace of the staff? If not, what role do you think you will play? I see myself helping the White Sox win another World Series.

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Jul 3, 2007 -> 04:08 PM) 10 days?! It should be resolve by tomorrow. This is becoming ridiculous. Either trade him or sign him, already. I'm tired of waking up to the same information bouncing around. The deadline I read several days ago concerning Buehrle and a contract should be enforced by Wednesday. It's quite annoying, there is no doubt about that, however, this situation really doesn't need to be rushed. It honestly just needs to be resolved by July 31st.

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Jul 3, 2007 -> 07:09 AM) If the Sox had someone from the minors making minimum taking his spot in the rotation, what difference would it be having someone making minimum starting and someone making $11.5 million closing or vice versa? Laugh all you want, Dennis Eckersley was a good starter until he became a mediocre one and look what happened to him. Vazquez was considered a good starter, have you seen the scouts' quotes on him? They think he's become mediocre. I think he would be great if he was programmed to go 1 inning. He throws too many types of pitches. Closers don't do that. Plus Vazquez is usually pretty good the first time through the order. Vazquez has been very, very good this year. If he starts to decline one of these years then maybe the team starts discussing him as a reliever. But as of now, he's becoming a very nice starter for the White Sox, why would you want a guy on pace for over 200 innings and an era under 4 as a starter, in the bullpen?

Since the team officially died in my eyes, I have been perfectly fine with trading Mark but I'll be devastated now if this thing doesn't get done.

QUOTE(Linnwood @ Jul 3, 2007 -> 01:38 AM) Don't you think the effect on the fan base (butts in seats) that a sub .500 season would cause would be worse than anything gained from the draft? That's certainly a valid question and obviously I could be wrong but I personally don't think that hovering around .500 is going to do anymore for selling tickets than a team that is playing some kids and at least could be exciting to watch.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Jul 3, 2007 -> 12:53 AM) Saito: 46/49 | 93.88% Nathan: 52/56 | 92.86% K-Rod: 71/77 | 92.20% Hoffman: 69/76 | 90.78% Wagner: 56/62 | 90.32% Jenks: 63/70 | 90% Rivera: 44/49 | 89.80% Putz: 59/66 | 89.39% Papelbon: 54/61 | 88.52% Valverde: 44/51 | 86.27% T. Jones: 57/67 | 85.07% Ray: 47/56 | 83.93% Borowski: 60/72 | 83.33% C. Cordero: 43/53 | 81.13% Fuentes: 50/62 | 80.65% Isringhausen: 48/60 | 80% Dempster: 40/51 | 78.43% Street: 46/59 | 77.97% F. Cordero: 49/63 | 77.78% Thank you sir.