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QUOTE (heirdog @ Dec 5, 2008 -> 01:21 PM) With Buehrle locked in the rotation for a few years along with Danks and Richard, you might see a package of Fields, Poreda/Richard, Shelby and Anderson going to the Orioles for Roberts. It'll make us competitive this year and then give us two picks at the end of the season, in which to replace the value (Poreda/Richard and Shelby) that we gave up. If you want Brian Roberts, you most likely would have to deal Alexei. It could possibly bite you in the ass if he improves upon this season, but that is probably the best trading chip to get a player like that.

QUOTE (BaseballNick @ Dec 5, 2008 -> 01:03 PM) This wouldn't be a move for the sake of making a move. Cantu posted solid numbers last season, and while he's due for a raise, it's not going to be anything too obscene. We have legitimate concerns about 3B since Fields was/is hurt and unproductive last year. Ozzie never seemed too confident in Fields anyway. Fields will get the first shot, and we have two other players behind him competing. Its not a legit rumor at this point, just throwing crap against the wall on Stark's part IMO. It could also be someone saying Kenny's name to drive up the trade price for Cantu since they havent been pleased with the offers so far. Either way, I call BS

Both B12/Pac10 games that i saw last night were so damn good.

QUOTE (SoxFanForever @ Dec 5, 2008 -> 12:50 PM) Mats to center and Sharpie to wing? Where do I sign up? my nipples are hard already....

QUOTE (shipps @ Dec 5, 2008 -> 10:10 AM) There seems to be a reeeeeally good chance there are no big names or even semi big names coming to the Sox this off season.Everyone says its a smokescreen but this might be nothing but a rebuilding off season where we bring in nothing but young prospects,which is something I didnt expect from KW. KW isnt going to go into ST with 2 holes in the rotation and no leadoff hitter.

You know, I know this kind of rumor is good for this site, but come on guys. This is 100 percent BULLs*** When does Kenny make a deal just to make a deal. With the informed folks on this site I would think we could see through this "hmmm, maybe the White Sox want a 3B to take over for Crede" BS.

QUOTE (zenryan @ Dec 4, 2008 -> 11:30 PM) Alabama was up 31-0 at the half and was up 41-17 before UGA scored two touchdowns in the last 3 minutes. That game was never even close. And the rest of the games?

QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Dec 4, 2008 -> 03:13 PM) Auburn was retarded in firing Tubby. There's no one out there who you can say is better. Saban now owns the state of AL because of that firing. Didnt he resign?

QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 4, 2008 -> 04:57 PM) My guess on who that would be: Ben Sheets I would say plan B is a FA bat worth about 2 years 18-22 million with an option for a 3rd.

I'd like to see what people come up with as well. Heres my cryptic guess: FA signing (semi large) 3 years about 35-50 million

QUOTE (WHITESOXRANDY @ Dec 4, 2008 -> 02:55 PM) I've been following Kenny for a ling time. He'll go to camp with 1 starter spot open but not 2. No way no how. Hey!! Someone who gets it!!!!

QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Dec 4, 2008 -> 02:06 PM) Good. He's a fiery guy we need. Someone with some flare who won't be afraid to tell it like it is. I want him to piss off Cowley as well. THATS a major benefit since Cowley is such a homo. Also, I would still keep Getz at 2B and move Alexei to CF if it was my team. Getz's contact and OBP is more valuable in the lineup than anything BA could bring. Alexei+Getz is better than Alexei and BA.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Dec 4, 2008 -> 11:33 AM) Once people notice this I bet they get real hot. My only hope is this was leaked to force an interested party into making a multi-year offer. Im not that upset about it, he's a good player, but it really hurts our flexibility. I think the team needs those draft picks more than anything.

Good, I hope they traded something of substance.

QUOTE (kyyle23 @ Dec 4, 2008 -> 11:08 AM) MHizzle loves him some HBK Kyle gets the munchies often.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Dec 4, 2008 -> 11:09 AM) Stone talked about Bobby and JD going to the Mets in a Fernando Martinez deal. Martinez is better than Carlos Gomez and has tremendous power potential. Didn't say the likelihood of the deal. A guy he doesn't think would be in the deal is John Niece, but he'd love if the Sox got him, and he thinks the Sox WOULD get Bobby Parnell if a deal were consumated. Pretty much nothing, heading to phone calls after a break. Hmmm, would EVERYONE on here like to know the likelihood of that deal? http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/met...story?track=rss Seriously, put it to rest. You too Stoney. With Putz now on the market as well as Valverde, KW would have to be retarded to shop Bobby. Wait until he is one of 2 good closers on the market.

QUOTE (Jenks Heat @ Dec 4, 2008 -> 10:20 AM) A couple of things (1) the television studio does not need to air that if the comments are that offensive as I assume it was not on live tv (I could be wrong) but why put a dolt like that on live tv and (2) a fine is sufficent here as it is in poor taste but the hit on Aaron Johnson is a tad bit more of an issue than that as well as otehrs taking a run at a guy. Yeah, im sure the TV studio wont air something that will get national airplay to project the player........ The guy made sexually suggestive comments on TV about another player and a celebrity, if the NHL didnt suspend him his team wouldve.

QUOTE (JuiceCruz16 @ Dec 4, 2008 -> 08:08 AM) The Big 11 actually got 5 wins this year, congrats. Thats actually a loss for the ACC

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Dec 3, 2008 -> 09:46 AM) I'm curious how the NHL can freaking suspend the guy for saying something that high schoolers say? You allow fighting in your game, bloodied men screaming at the stands after pummeling one another, but he can't say "sloppy seconds"? ARE YOU F***ING KIDDING ME!? Of course those high schoolers arent representing a professional organization, a city and a franchise when they make sexually suggestive comments. They also arent making them on TV in front of a million people. They were 100 percent correct in their actions.

Listen up fatos, going to the gym for 4 days after a holiday isnt going to make you skinnier, you didnt go before, and you wont go in a few weeks, just stay home and let the food take its course.

QUOTE (103 mph screwball @ Dec 3, 2008 -> 05:04 PM) I think I'd pay $100 to see KW's plan. I think I just thought of a new revenue stream. We'd have to sign an NDA of course. Thank goodness I am off of work for the winter meetings. NDA emailed over to you.....

Canon has been good to me.

Ok, Ill just keep reason out of this thread, its obvious everyone falls in love with ESPN reports and how accurate they are. (considering even today they have JoJo Reyes as part of the Javy deal)

I know there has been alot of comments on how KW "steals" players from other teams, but I think this is a very common KW trade that works out good for both teams. Here is a comment from the Braves board www.talkingchop.com ATL gave up nothing that they needed for 2009 and may just may their rotation the best in their division.

Once again, Dye isnt going to NY. Its in his no trade agreement.