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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.

QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Jul 28, 2009 -> 09:24 PM) thome=old pk=declining dye only as dh Getz = sucks

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 28, 2009 -> 06:08 PM) KW, unless it's someone who will be with the Sox for another 2 years after this year, please don't trade Hudson!! Not even for a stud who would be a free agent after 2010?

QUOTE (GreatScott82 @ Jul 28, 2009 -> 06:03 PM) Sounds like the guy is going to be traded. I hope he already is traded. It's strange that KW would be telling reporters things like that before he actually closes a deal. It could mean that Josh is just going to be sent down to AAA after the game.

QUOTE (tommy @ Jul 28, 2009 -> 05:38 PM) From Cowley; Fields could be the odd man out after the game. That's how I had it figured. I'm hoping he gets traded.

QUOTE (tommy @ Jul 28, 2009 -> 05:20 PM) Per Cowley Thome is out with sore back. How long has Thome had a weak back?

I'll bet Ozzie thinks he's going to beat the Twins at their own game with his "speed lineup" in there at the dome tonight.

QUOTE (Jenks Heat @ Jul 28, 2009 -> 04:18 PM) Is Thome hurt? That's what I was wondering.....

Any word yet on whether Kotsay will start out in Charlotte or with the big club?

Kotsay probably will take Fields' spot on the roster. I expect Fields to be traded -- hopefully for an outfielder who will take Wise's spot...

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Jul 28, 2009 -> 01:09 PM) I understand that AJ plays to win and plays hard, but if he doesnt have the confidence to stop a ball in the dirt in the 9th, then he really cant be our catcher much longer. That is patently false. AJ is not afraid to call any particular pitch at any time, and he has been very good at blocking pitches in the dirt. You can't just use one pitch against Granderson or an occasional passed ball to judge his overall performance. AJ is a damn good catcher.

QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Jul 27, 2009 -> 09:44 PM) And he is getting better now. He started hot, had that finger injury and that stunted him. Getz's defense leaves a lot to be desired. I wish the Sox would get a third baseman and let Beckham move to 2B which should be his position for the next twenty years or so.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 27, 2009 -> 08:03 PM) I've been saying how bad the Alexei/Getz DP combo is all year. Getz doesn't throw hard enough to turn it, and Alexei seems tentative with his tosses to 2nd and he can't get anything on the throw to first. I don't care if it's a rookie DP combo, that doesn't mean it's not killing us this season. Spot on.

QUOTE (beckham15 @ Jul 26, 2009 -> 11:12 AM) i believe his production has been better than what we've gotten out of the Wise/BA combo Oh joy!