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Anyone who watched tonight's game and saw Q and Pods in the outfield (and has been watching Dye play RF) knows why the Sox should try to land Rios for CF.

QUOTE (striker62704 @ Aug 7, 2009 -> 05:10 PM) Where would Rios play? RF = Quentin, CF = Pods, RF = Dye It's not the Whitesox. Rios would fit in nicely. For the rest of this season Ozzie could work Rios in by DHing Quentin on some days and have Pods LF, Rios CF, and Dye RF. Other days he can rest Pods and have an OF of Quentin, Rios and Dye. Still other days he can sit Dye or DH him and have Q in LF, Pods in CF and Rios in RF. Still other days Rios can sit on the bench in place of Wise and come in as a defensive replacement when Buerhle has another perfect game going.

QUOTE (JPN366 @ Aug 7, 2009 -> 04:55 PM) How about Wise for Rios. Now I'd stand up and applaud that. Wise would have to clear waivers first, and Ozzie would be too worried that someone else would claim him.

QUOTE (AWhiteSoxinNJ @ Aug 7, 2009 -> 04:00 PM) A lot of people in the MLBtraderumor comment section think it's us. I wish.

According to Cowley, Beckham is staying in the two hole when Ramirez returns.

QUOTE (Jenks Heat @ Aug 5, 2009 -> 04:29 PM) Day game tomorrow will most likely get Wise and Ramirez back out there. They have not missed Alexi. Kotsay has not been seen for a few games either. According to Gonzales, Ramirez is now targeted to be back on Friday.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Aug 5, 2009 -> 05:05 AM) Ok, I am going to keep asking until hopefully someone sees something and answers. Do we know when Alexei is going to be back? According to Gonzales' twitter: Ramirez now targeted for Friday, Jenks still out

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Aug 3, 2009 -> 07:21 PM) AJP is one of the least appreciated players on this board. Quoted for truth.

QUOTE (FedEx227 @ Aug 1, 2009 -> 12:49 PM) As others mentioned he hasn't been going opposite field much and he still appears to be laboring on the basepaths but if he continues to hit dingers it won't really matter Stone mentioned the other night that Walker advised Quentin to try to pull everything. He supposedly told him something like, "Don't keep trying to hit the line drives to right center like last year because you're timing isn't good enough to do that now. Just keep trying to pull everything." TIFWIW, but that's what Stone reported that Walker told him.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 31, 2009 -> 05:12 PM) Peavy is only a year and a half older than Clayton Richard. Exactly. Peavy, if he stays healthy of course, has yet to reach his prime.

While it's true that Peavy benefited from pitching in a pitchers park as well as pitching in the NL, one thing to remember is he is still only 27 years old. He still has a little more time to actually improve which may result in him being almost as effective in the AL as he has been in the NL. Think of it as a 27 year old prospect who has just been promoted from AAAA to the Major Leagues.

QUOTE (robinventura23 @ Jul 31, 2009 -> 03:44 PM) Wouldn't it be great if he started that make up game at Wrigley after all that hype about them getting him? I never even thought of that. The timing seems just about right, too. That would be awesome! Especially if he shuts them down!

QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Jul 31, 2009 -> 03:44 PM) Just confirmed Steve Stone will not pitch tonight. It might be me, not sure yet. Send in ..... Mahoney!

QUOTE (Jimbo's Drinker @ Jul 30, 2009 -> 11:29 PM) Kidney Stone What about a Kidney stone?

QUOTE (CanOfCorn @ Jul 30, 2009 -> 04:30 PM) On the second note...I believe Ozzie pretty much said that Wise was giving his all for the White Sox while BA was giving his all for whatever team he was going to be traded to. Maybe not in those words, but pretty much that. Cowley said that, not Ozzie. Cowley said something like, "One of them is playing hard just to be here and the other one is playing hard to be somewhere else and the organization can see that." Personally, I think Cowley is full of s***, at least most of the time.

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Jul 30, 2009 -> 05:45 PM) Cowley just said that the Sox told Lillibridge he could go back to AAA. Has he requested a trade yet?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 30, 2009 -> 05:23 PM) That doesn't make things very clear... Has Lillibridge been recalled, or just flew up to Chicago just in case Ramirez goes on the DL? I don't know. Either he's just being here on standby or maybe a trade or another roster move (cut Wise?) in the works.

Per Cowley's twitter: Missile out probably until Monday.

White Sox call up Lillibridge in case Ramirez goes on the DL July 30, 2009, 3:55 PM By: Bruce Levine The Chicago White Sox have called up Brent Lillibridge from Triple-A Charlotte to wait and see if Alexei Ramirez has responded from treatment or must go on the disabled list. Ramirez injured his left ankle in Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. He had an MRI today. Results are unknown at this time. As of 3:50, Ramirez walked into the clubhouse and was being checked out by the Sox training staff.

White Sox call up Lillibridge in case Ramirez goes on the DL July 30, 2009, 3:55 PM By: Bruce Levine The Chicago White Sox have called up Brent Lillibridge from Triple-A Charlotte to wait and see if Alexei Ramirez has responded from treatment or must go on the disabled list. Ramirez injured his left ankle in Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. He had an MRI today. Results are unknown at this time. As of 3:50, Ramirez walked into the clubhouse and was being checked out by the Sox training staff.

QUOTE (daa84 @ Jul 29, 2009 -> 10:41 PM) agreed 100%. however, to me its not about nix playing SS, its about getting gordon up the middle...but i suppose i should come to just accept that it will never happen I agree Beckham should be moved to middle infield (I prefer he play 2b), but before tonight the odds of that happening were slim to none. And because of the injury to Ramirez tonight, Slim just walked out the door.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 29, 2009 -> 05:40 PM) Bruce Levine thinks that Thome could miss the wknd series against the Yanks. I hope KW can add a good bat, preferably an outfielder, by Friday.

QUOTE (joeynach @ Jul 29, 2009 -> 04:57 PM) Is there something wrong with Thome, nothing has been said but he is out of the lineup 3 games in a row now. Seems kind of odd considering nothing has been said or mentioned. It was reported yesterday that he has a sore back and may be back by Thursday.

QUOTE (kane0730 @ Jul 29, 2009 -> 04:29 PM) I wouldn't. Nix had some good AB's Monday. ...And Nix is the only above average defensive player on the team.

QUOTE (lostfan @ Jul 28, 2009 -> 10:07 PM) Getz made a horrible play but that doesn't mean he sucks anymore than Wise's great catch makes him good. No, but that horrible play coupled with his average at best arm and his mediocre defense in general does. The only thing Getz does really well is get down the line to first base quickly. He's a nice 25th man to have on the bench but not good enough to be a starter on team that doesn't have overwhelming talent at all the other positions.