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QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Oct 1, 2007 -> 10:38 AM) Umm, because we'd still have Richar, Owens, Fields, Crede, the bullpen, Danks, Floyd, probably regression from starters in our team. I don't see Rodriguez addition as dispelling all doubts about this team which is, as is, fatally flawed. We will see what KW does this offseason but as it stands, not even Babe Ruth makes this team a contender. Whats with the umm? You need to expect some improvement out of the offense next season because of many of the down years of some of the more prolific offensive weapons on this team. So that would be an improvement. I guess what you are saying mostly is that the pitching needs to improve, which is valid considering the amount of runs score on us this year. Of course we cant expect EVERY position to have an all star, but Fields is looking like one of the best rookies in the league this year and we should expect improvement from him as well. Crede coming back improves the position immensely as it was mostly a black hole or manned by a rookie this season. The rotation and the pen should be main concerns but at least be optimistic about a few arms in there, mainly Ehren, Jenks, and possibly Broadway who looks to be a good contributer. The main weakness that I see is the questions marks of Gavin and Danks who will most likely be inserted into the rotation already weakened by the trade (most likely) of Garland. All in all they should CONTEND even without a huge overhaul, but its hard to not think that adding more than 100 runs to an offense that already has shown it can produce, wouldnt at least make this team have a chance at winning the division.

QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Oct 1, 2007 -> 10:26 AM) I really don't think that's true at all. Why wouldnt 40+hr and 120+ RBI making this team a contender? He didnt say the favorite.

QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ Oct 1, 2007 -> 01:35 AM) If you win every close game in college football, it's a matter of luck. The 2002 Ohio State Buckeyes, for instance, are the luckiest team I've ever seen. They didnt lose a game and it was all luck?

Its nice to see the Bucks ranked so highly, but coming from an OSU fan, there is no way in HELL that the Buckeyes are the 4th best team in the country.

QUOTE(bigruss22 @ Sep 30, 2007 -> 10:38 AM) What do you guys think of this? source: whitesox.com could it mean bonds is brought in? Bonds will not play on this team while Ozzie in the manager. I cant believe that it is still being brought up.

Worst offensive line ever. Cant run the ball. Wolfe? Olsen? WTF

QUOTE(Markbilliards @ Sep 28, 2007 -> 01:12 PM) For those of you who have done weed, did you find it addicting? I am a frequent user, and like any part of routine, yes it can be. But at the same time, its something that you can go without and not have extreme withdrawl like other things such as coffee.

QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Sep 28, 2007 -> 12:15 PM) yeah, for what it's worth, Mrs PA interns at a local hospital that just admitted a patient who was ODin' on Marijuana that he ate. Nearly died. There had to be something else in it, you cannot OD from marijunana, its physically impossible.

QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ Sep 28, 2007 -> 10:32 AM) That's hard to say since Broadway only pitched 2/3 as long as Garland, but both were great. They did square up and make solid contact off Jon more, and obviously Lance was getting way more strikeouts, but then again they've seen Garland about 100 times already now. I know, I know. BUt just by judging the hitters reactions to the different pitchers, Lance impressed me. And I keep pointing to the at bat where gathright almost broke his arm trying to swing at an inside fastball on a 3-2 count. Lance was filthy, and really impressed the hell out of me last night. I would love nothing more than to havethis kid come up and be Garland-esque.

wow, that was laugh out loud funny

QUOTE(elrockinMT @ Sep 28, 2007 -> 09:20 AM) If we trade Garland based on one start from Broadway I would really question the front office. We have some good looking pitching prospects about a year or two away and I am including Danks-Floyd and Broadway in this category. They need to learn how to pitch before stepping into a major league role. You do that at AAA and not in the bigs. But, we may be forced to push them faster. Buerhle-Garland-Vazquez-?-? is the starting staff next year. You don't need to tear apart the team with the free agent crowd. Build around your strengths and not give them away to fill another need. You only open up more holes. They were going to trade Garland even if Lance Broadway didnt exist.

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Sep 28, 2007 -> 04:59 AM) Kudos for Broadway for a great start, however I'm not putting any stock into one start against the KC Royals on Sept. 27th in a battle for last place. Hopefully he can keep it up and next spring and summer justify his being a first round draft pick. Heres a question to ponder. Who looked more impressive vs those Royals at the end of sept in a battle for last place, Garland or Broadway?

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Sep 28, 2007 -> 02:07 AM) I was really surprised with Broadway's start last night. Pierzynski mentioned something interesting in the post game conference concerning him "inventing" a slider (more like a cutter) in the bullpen. It appeared, at the least, to keep Royals hitters very offbalanced and tentative to catch up with his fastball. However, it's really difficult to guage this start because of several factors: one, we're talking about the Royals; and two, it's possible his changeup and cutter -- two pitches hardly thrown during his previous innings out of the bullpen -- didn't factor into preliminary scouting reports. I've seen Floyd enough to know how different he can look from start to start. Too bad there won't be another start from Broadway this season to find out. Now, it's only my baseless opinion; but I don't believe Broadway will begin next season in the minors. He'll either be in the White Sox bullpen or rotation. How many years can they possibly let their first round pick repeat AAA? We're not talking about a starting pitcher with high potential here that needs to hone his craft. If Williams does trade Garland and Contreras (or even one), someone needs to be available to potentially eat innings. A long reliever now makes more sense than these last few years, when it was all but certain 4/5 of the rotation would pitch 6 innings on any given night. he threw his change quite a bit out of the pen IIRC. He kept to his fastballs, curve and change out of the pen.

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Sep 27, 2007 -> 03:46 PM) Heh -- I tend to think Ozzie and Bonds would be a perfect fit, and I'd guess that fathom (among others) would agree with me. Ozzie is the one manager -- maybe Pinella -- that says enough 'out-there' things in the media to take some of the attention away from Barry. Plus, for all his flaws Ozzie is a players' manager. I think there's been one player to really complain about Ozzie and that was Anderson, and even that wasn't some huge backlash -- just a little bitter pill for starting the year in Charlotte. So you think a manager who likes to keep his players all on an equal level and doesnt let any one player take control of the clubhouse is a good fit with a player who requires to be treated above all other players, and doesnt like to be controlled. hmmmm does that make any sense to anyone else?

I have one. I like it and it means something to me. Im actually about to get another that really symbolizes another point in my life.

Lance almost broke Gathrights wrist with a pitch in that he swung at. I liked the movement. His change darts away from LH batter, his fastball starts in and nips the inside corner. His slider dives away from RH hitters. Not bad at all. I would like to see more of him to see if it wasnt just a lucky start.

wow, impressive inning for Lance, just wow. He may have broken gathright's wrist.

QUOTE(LukeGofannon @ Sep 27, 2007 -> 04:04 PM) Hanley Ramirez Albert Pujols Ryan Braun Yovanni Gallardo Tim Lincecum Curtis Granderson Phillip Hughes Ryan Howard Jake Peavy What does that mean? You would take all of those players over the best pitcher in baseball?

Bonds+Ozzie=chaos. Ozzie doesnt let his players get away with what Bonds did in SF. He had his own corner of the clubhouse. He just doesnt fit in here, regardless of what he would produce on the field.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Sep 27, 2007 -> 02:40 PM) Did you guys miss the "4 hit shutout" part of his description? I didnt miss his ERA and WHIP though. If he can get around LH hitters and walk less guys, he could be a nice piece of the rotation.

Just convert him to a hitter already.

QUOTE(Brian @ Sep 27, 2007 -> 02:36 PM) I watched the season premiere cuz I have a crush on Mandy Moore. Thought it was ok. A friend who watches it all the time said it wasn't like the usual stuff so I'll keep watching. I actually laughed more during the Big Bang Theory. season 1 and 2 on DVD my friend.

QUOTE(juddling @ Sep 27, 2007 -> 02:32 PM) Swarley rules!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i like How I Met Your Mother It really is a funny show. I wish more people would get into it so I wouldnt look so stupid quoting it in public.

QUOTE(Cali @ Sep 27, 2007 -> 01:33 PM) I dug Chuck and Dirty Sexy Money, missed Reaper on Tuesday, but ill TiVo the replay tonight. Not really interested in many of the other new shows... Heroes was great, but not a fan of Peter Petrelli's amnesia, that f***ing LAME. How I Met your Mother is really hitting it's stride in season three. The premeire was Lege.... wait for it.....dary. 2nd best comedy on TV (The Office being number 1) Can't wait for 30 Rock, Scrubs and of course LOST Hey someone else who loves how I met your mother. I honestly think Jason Segel is one of the greatest unknown comedy actors going right now.

QUOTE(thedoctor @ Sep 27, 2007 -> 10:21 AM) demetrius jones headed to cincinnati? They mentioned OSU and Northwestern in the article. I cant see him going to either.