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It doesn't matter. He sucks behind the plate.

I'm with you on that one. I more concerned about Contreras in the rotation than I am Garland.

You have to really like our outfield defense, now. Carlos wasn't bad and neither was Maggs. But these guys should be able to cover some ground, with Rowand shaded slightly toward RF.

Which is why they needed to retool this team. I don't know if Scotty Pod will get on base any more often, but he will get in scoring position when he does.

If you anyone that hasn't really been talked about grab that fifth spot, it will be BMac ... Or AMac ... or DMac? .... Hell, let's just use the vairable "X" until this is decided. XMac it is!

I think this "spin" by KW in case something doesn't work out. I fully expect there to be more moves made this off season. Also, I don't expect the PTBN from the Brewers will be anyone that will knock your Sox off, so to speak. Just a warm body.

Unless he REALLY wants to stay in Chicago.

Clement rumored to be in the $9 million per year catagory. I don't think we'll get him.

It happens. See the Cubs-Red Sox-Expos-Twins deal at the deadline last year.

I know this much. The Murderers Row of Frank, Maggs, Carlos, and Paulie has won zero division crowns from 2001 through the present. Going into 2005 with the same of team makes no sense whatsoever. It was time to try a different approach. I believe this team still will do some retooling and the Sox that take the field in April is not the one we see on paper right now.

A couple of weeks ago, Reinsdorf said the Sox do not see Gload as an everyday player. So, that tells you their thinking on Ross. Regarding, Delgado, I think I recall him saying that he wasn't a fan of the Cell, back in July.

Carlos Lee is worth MORE than both of those guys.

I agree. I look for Twins to get a couple of good arms from the Cubs for him. The Cubs match up really well here as they need someone to replace Alou. It's also about whether or not the Cubs are stuck with Sosa.

If I remember correctly, I think I read of some speculation that he'd end up with the Cubs.

How's this for a rumor? Seems like a relatively quiet winter meetings for all the pre-meetings hype.

Yes. he's available. They've been talking to Boston.

Boras is pissing people off. Imagine that.

Lugo is definately on the market.

Thank ya, Darlin'.

No. But telling you about it accomplishes the same thing.

Why would you replace Crede with Hinski. They hit about the same, but Crede can actually play the position.

There is probably a certain amount of truth in all 3 scenarios.

Texans have such a "tude".

We'll know more tomorrow after he has his MRI.

If that one year of Hudson ends with a silver and black pile of celebrating ballplayers at US Cellular Field, then it's worth it. Lovely thought ain't it?