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Ya, he kind of low-keyed that thread title.

No news? WTF? Is THAT an April Fool prank?

Absolutely. We can always use some more smart asses around here.

This kind of crap is TOTALLY unnecessary. So much for healthy, intelligent debate.

Is this really necessary? For someone who gets offended at perceived insults, you don't mind dishing out the real thing.

The back, elbow, and I've also heard shoulder, problems could all stem from him trying to throw with the inflamed Achilles, compensating for the pain by slightly altering his delivery. They better just shut him down until that thing is healed or the Cubs are going to screw up a potential star.

Just an idea guys. This chat with Bull, and the one with Joey B if it happens, should be posted in it's entirety on the futuresox site.

I feel like we should take our time with these guys. Let them get solid experience playing in the minors. Don't bring them up until you know they are ready, and then wait a year. This accomplishes a couple of things that are to the long term benefit of the ball team. First, when an individual player arrives in Chicago, he'll be polished and hungry. He should be able to step into the starting line up and be productive from the start. Second, this naturally makes the player much closer to his physical prime. If you let these guys mature in the minors, you will get them for 6 years, through their prime, before they are eligible for free agency. The will also not be arbitration eligible as soon, which will help keep payroll down. This, in turn, gives you financial flexibilty to acquire a key player or two along the way. In fact, with the White Sox budget situation always being an issue, this should be Standard Operating Proceedure.

It has to be Bartolo Colon!

Why not? It makes for some interesting discussion, at times. He also listed his source, so that speaks to the validity level of the rumor. In this case, you take it with a grain of salt, but can still discuss the pros and cons.

After watching the catatonic expression on the faces of the throngs exiting Wrigley Field last October, I'd have to say the team that was responsible for those looks of utter despair. The 2003 World Champion Florida Marlins! Seriously, I'm a closet St. Louis Cardinals fan. I've lived in Cardinal country since 1976, so they kinda grew on me. However, the first time the Sox played in Busch Stadium in inter-league play, I was there and very vocally rooting for the Sox.

Thank you. I'm am more afraid of Patriot Acts, than terrorist acts.

Lofton used to be a BMOC in Tribetown. In NY, howver, he's as noteworthy as a pimple on Joe Torre's ass.

I hope this kid is the real deal. I get tired of these guys that are all hype.

That quad injury kept Borchard from having any chance of making the club. Let him get some AB's in Charlotte and maybe he'll be called up soon enough. I haven't given up on this guy yet.

The only way I can see the Sox having any interest in Griffey is they move Frank or Maggs. And no, I don't see them trading Frank or Maggs FOR Griffey. If they move Maggs to LA for example, then I can see them going after Griffey. However, with his contract as it is, we should be able to get him for very little as far as players go.

I don't understand the "Dump Jose" thinking that seems to reapper here from time to time. He's been a very solid all-around ballplayer since the Sox acquired him. Nothing spectacular, but still solid.

I'm sure the Reds would love to revisit this possible trade. But, I think that visit won't go any differnt for them than the last one.

Frank's attitude right now, and the circumstances of his contract, lead me to believe Frank is primed for a big, big year.

I agree with you. Both Uribe and Harris supposedly have a higher upside than Miles, plus it's comforting to know we have someone of Uribe's quality if Jose does get hurt. I liked Miles, but I think KW had to make this trade.

Welcome to the newbies and welcome back to a couple of retreads. And always remember: :fthecubs

As Aboz says, if someone could post the chat session, it would be greatly appreciated.

The consensus is overwhelmingly Thomas at this point. I think he's going to have a monster year.

You're right. It's about time he started showing something.

The last I heard, Uribe's average was hovering around the .220 mark. Yep. he's tearing it up in the thin Arizona air.