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QUOTE (BearSox @ Dec 2, 2008 -> 07:44 PM) I don't know if it has been mentioned, but I guess Flowers got busted for PED's in 2006. I really hope that his positive test results are from him taking some sort of supplement that he didn't realize was on the banned list. If it's Lillibridge, Flowers, and Morton, that's a great deal. If it's Lillibridge, Flowers, Morton, and another player, damn this was a hell of a deal. As most people know, I have been in favor of keeping Vazquez, but when you practically get 4 for 1 (I don't count Boone, he was as good as gone), and 3 of those 4 are players like Lillibridge, Flowers, and Morton, that's a good ass deal. Anyone ever think we might see a platoon of Getz and Lillibridge at 2B? He showed very good power this year in the AFL so I don't think it's much of an issue.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 2, 2008 -> 01:05 PM) And individual game ticket prices will increase, which will decrease the number of walk-ups as well. All we hear is 95% renewel rate. To raise prices when you have everyone's non-refundable playoff money and then state you are trimming payroll is pretty bold. Sticking it to your season ticketholders is a very slippery slope. That said, I don't care if the payroll is $10 million as long as they win. Just don't cry poor when you raise prices and claim a 95% renewel rate. Thanks for agreeing. I think they are hoping that the increase in ticket price by 11% won't scare away the die hards and will offset the decrease in attendance from the casual fan. This way the income doesn't decrease too much.

QUOTE (Hatchetman @ Dec 2, 2008 -> 01:00 PM) Logical if they didn't hike up ticket prices. This only applies to season ticket holders. The increases in price coupled with the economy will create a decrease in walk up and individual ticket sales. It would be smart to budget for that.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Dec 1, 2008 -> 06:31 PM) If I can't solve the political crisis here in Thailand, at least I can defend Willy Taveras, lol. It makes me feel a little better...I have a flight on December 21st to Manila for Christmas, looks like the odds are about 75% I will make it. Right now, there are approximately 350,000 stranded foreigners, the possibility of heightened violence in the upcoming days, or a military coup like 2006. Almost anything is possible. Good Luck. A friend of mine is in Cambodia and was supposed to fly out yesterday ending her research. However she is not sure when she can leave. Her lease was up and she was lucky to be able to stay with some other archaeologists. She isn't very optimistic about being able to return any time soon.

QUOTE (BoogeyBaby04 @ Dec 1, 2008 -> 04:59 PM) I want to congratulate the new Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Quentin (Jeane) who were married this past weekend. May you have many happy, wonderful years together. Best wishes to both of you! In Chicago.

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Dec 1, 2008 -> 04:47 PM) I think if we acquire Bailey we’ll have enough pitching depth to make any Vasquez deal be about acquiring young OF talent rather than more young arms. you can never have enough young pitching. Any deal should revolve around acquiring mlb or near mlb pitching with up the middle players as the secondary piece

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Dec 1, 2008 -> 11:01 AM) Someone tell me why/how Brian Anderson would be a BETTER leadoff hitter than Taveras? How we will magically acquire Figgins or Roberts without giving up any "core" players, or sign Orlando Hudson for 4-5 years without blocking Beckham's path to the major leagues? I've seen one poster suggest Chris Getz be our leadoff hitter because where you bat in the line-up isn't statistically significant. Does anyone else have a better solution than Owens or Alexei "Soriano" Ramirez, whose OBP will probably be lower than Taveras'? Maybe Beckham moves to third? I don't think the organization has decided where he will play. He played SS in the brief minors stint. He played 2B in the AFL because it's where they had an opening for a late addition player. My guess is they play him at SS in AA next year and make a decision after a full year in the minors.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 26, 2008 -> 07:07 PM) What I don't understand is if a baseball player uses steroids he's marked for life and many are just shunned. If you get caught juicing in the NFL, its a 4 week vacation, and then back to normal. Fans expect the football players to be mean nasty and help them win their bets or football pools. Also there are no sacred records like the HR record in football. Baseball is supposed to be for the normal people, has the sacred records and is difficult to bet on.

If you've ever done any shooting and been to the site, you would know it would take a great shooter to hit JFK from that vantage point while he was moving down range. LHO was at best a good shot from his Military records. There are two choices: 1) Multiple shooters, 2) It was the lucky shot of the century.

QUOTE (CWSOX45 @ Nov 21, 2008 -> 04:17 PM) That's not necessarily a bad thing. Heilman can be one of the best relievers in the game. In 2006 he was downright filthy. If we get Heilman in this deal I love this even more. He makes his home in Chicago, and is an Indiana native. Some players just aren't meant to play in New York, Heilman may be one of them. The Mets haven't been able to figure out what is wrong with Heilman, which to me just screams that the man needs a change of scenery and a fresh start. However, he wants out of NY because he wants to be a starter. I wouldn't trade for him if you plan on putting him in the pen.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Nov 21, 2008 -> 03:51 PM) Orlando Hudson is another FA possibility, but it might take a bit of time because there is no way the Sox are going to give him the 5/50 he's asking for. I've been saying all along, this is the guy KW will sign.

QUOTE (Texsox @ Nov 21, 2008 -> 03:48 PM) Manny on a three year deal would be interesting and I'd be down with that. Manny on his last contract, I'm not. Matter of fact, I'd love to have Manny on his next to last contract. I just doubt he will sign less than a 5 and more likely a 6. manny will never ever be on the White Sox. If Guillen had a problem with anderson and Swisher's attitudes, what do you think he will say a bout Manny. You can dream all you want but Manny will never be on this team.

I think the money is being saved to make a run at Orlando Hudson. A 2B guy that will bring defense and a leadoff hitter. You can then go with fields at third and look for a CF or give it to defense and Anderson.

QUOTE (That funky motion @ Nov 13, 2008 -> 07:57 PM) Wow, I thought all MLB players have ins. The player's have normal worker's compensation insurance, depending on the State Law. The other option is to have your own insurance, most do as well. the discussion here is whether the Club has insurance to pay for the players contrct in case of injury. Most teams carry insurance to cover at least a portion of the the higher contracts. With Contreras' age and relatively inexpensive contract it may have been cost prohibitive. On a side note, I just picked up an authentic, autographed Contreras jersey at a benefit silent auction for $130.00, so I'm hoping he returns.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Oct 31, 2008 -> 04:36 PM) I'm kind of scared about Lexi at ss as well. As mediocre as OC was and that stupid blowup in the playoffs which accomplished nothing, it was pretty comforting to see a ball hit to OC and realize it was going to be an out. Normally ... I realize he kicked some, but he was a pretty good ss. Lexi like fathom said was kind of a loose cannon at times even at 2B. I wish we'd sign Renteria and give him a try and keep Lexi put at 2B. Anybody think the problems Alexei had were due to the fact that he was playing a new position, in a new league, in a new country. I think he played pretty well considering all of the adjustments he had to make. I have no doubt that if he was left at 2B to learn he would be a very good defensive 2B and not have the inconsistent season like he did this year.

Not until Marquette goes back to the Warriors

QUOTE (logic101 @ Oct 26, 2008 -> 12:38 AM) http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?...name=grey_jason • White Sox outfielder Stefan Gartrell suffered a third-degree shoulder separation when he hit the ground diving for a fly ball, and though it is expected that his AFL season is over, he has not been ruled out to return sometime in November. I hope (and assume) it's his non-throwing shoulder. This is a serious injury and will definitely effect his throwing if it is his throwing shoulder. Just raising his arm above his head will be uncomfortable from now on.

QUOTE (santo=dorf @ Oct 25, 2008 -> 02:58 PM) So why did the A's trade him? Just saying as I don't think these are valid reasons why not to trade him. If the O's want him for Roberts, I'd do it. We'd get a true leadoff hitter with power and he'll be a Type A free agent after the year. O's have been looking for a first baseman for a few years now and I can't see them land Teixeria To get young pitching.

QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Oct 15, 2008 -> 02:39 PM) Exactly. He's of no concern to the White Sox or AL Central unless he finds some crazy ass stuff that the tests don't detect. I can't think of a more obvious juicer in the sport when you consider the dropoff he's had since the testing was beefed up. There still isn't a reliable test for HGH. TCQ had a shoulder problem and looked what happened to his numbers after surgery. It will be interesting to see what Hafner's numbers are next year.

QUOTE (sircaffey @ Oct 16, 2008 -> 01:32 PM) Well, was anyone right on Floyd? Tough to see this one coming. Even within the Sox organization, I doubt many (if any) believed he'd win 17 games. I've always been a fan. I remember a long discussion with someone who said they knew scouts who saw him in the minors and said he didn't have the stuff to get people out. Friends of mine in the minors said he had the stuff just couldn't put it together. Although I didn't think he would win 17, I knew he could be a good starter. He needs to prove he can do it again and become a consistent pitcher that is what he lacked before.

QUOTE (scenario @ Oct 3, 2008 -> 07:26 PM) I think he's revising history. I've never talked to anyone from Minneapolis (and I spend alot of time up there) who said AJ was a problem on his own team. Look at him on the Sox. Leopards don't change their spots. Has he been a cancer here? No. Was there some life changing event that caused him to take on a different personality all of a sudden? No. Bottom line... the 'AJ is a problem' stories are 10% truth - 90% hype. ptatc... Would you mind telling the story? I think it should be told in this thread and your insights about it would be greatly appreciated. He was doing a pre-game type work out routine (stretching I believe) with the assistance of a person on the medical staff. He was talking to another player and told a joke and said "it was funny kind of like this" when he hit the guy in the nads while laughing. The guy didn't think that he tried to hit him hard but when AJ did it he didn't apologize or even acknowledge that he did hit the guy hard. Like I said I don't think it was mean spirited just an a**hole thinking it was funny to do this to another person.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Oct 5, 2008 -> 06:11 PM) I think he meant "string," unless he's referring to the double helix and RNA/DNA strands. It has seemed like every ball we've hit this series, we've never once gone from 1st to 3rd or from 2nd to home. Maybe it happened once. Part of this is a function of the ball getting to the outfielders so quickly on turf...the other reason that we're really slow, except for Cabrera, Wise, Ramirez and Uribe (so-so). Or the string theory of physics, where all matter consists of strings as opposed to particles.

QUOTE (lostfan @ Oct 4, 2008 -> 12:23 AM) I heard myself actually saying "we didn't have the internet back then..." a couple of months ago. Also I was telling a guy that just graduated high school about the Jordan dynasty, and how sweet it was to watch Frank Thomas as opposed to just popping your eyes out at his stats. None of that really even seems like that long ago to me, but I guess it is. I'm only 26 btw. Anyone else here tend to use the Berlin Wall/end of the Cold War as a point of reference? I was on the first U-bahn train that went from West Berlin to East Berlin. I use the Berlin Wall as a point of reference frequently.

QUOTE (kyyle23 @ Oct 1, 2008 -> 12:33 PM) Has that ever been proven? I have heard about it, but I thought I read that nobody ever proved it happened It did happen. I know the guy involved. It wasn't as blatant or mean spirited as portrayed by the rumors. However, I think that may make it worse, AJ thought it was funny.

QUOTE (Soxy @ Oct 2, 2008 -> 09:10 AM) What's your research area? I teach in a doctoral Of Physical Therapy program. My research area is biomechanics, mostly of the overhead athlete and running.