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Do we have a potential ELo? I don't believe anyone thought we had a potential ELo last spring. I guess that we are basically hoping lightning can strike twice.

Sometimes Mariotti has good points, like his recent column about Reinsdorf. But he is such a Cub ass-kisser that at times it's sickening.

Those were pretty impressive numbers in the Mexican League. Maybe, just maybe, he can be an asset to this team.

Billy Koch is one of the bigger keys to this coming season. There are alternatives if Koch can't cut the mustard, but it would be nice if we didn't have to explose those options.

Honel may very well turn out to be a star major league pitcher, but it's way to early to get excited about him. He still has a lot to prove.

I guess it might be helpful if I linked the whole article. Daily Sothtown link

This is quite a bold statement by Hizzoner. He was taught how to sidestep issues by the best of them, the original Mayor Daley.

Amen and amen.

Good point. I yeild.

This just out! Sammy Sosa's 46!

Just think of all the b****ing and moaning when the Astros win the division and the Cardinals take the wild card.

Jose didn't hit against lefties very often at all last season. I'm sure that had an effectiveness against them when he did have to hit from the right side. However, that was one area in which Manuel was correct, limiting Jose's RH AB's to as few as possible.

..... marrow.

.... and that dental plan is a killer.

Same s***. Different decade.

My point in all of this is that because of the current Sox ownership, the "70's are over" as you put it. Let's see... when did JR and EE buy the team? Wasn't it prior to the 1980 season. Coincidence? I think not. These guys have alienated players and fans alike for 24 years now and they cannnot understand why the ballpark is not full? They actually have to be imbeciles to not be able to make the connection.

I knew Stewart had been mentioned by various Sox sources recently. Though, I would guess that if he's going to start he'd have to build his stamina up somewhat. I'd guess he'd be ticketed for Charlotte unless he really turns some heads this spring.

The reason he lost is that the Dodgers presented a case to the arbitors that Gagne should be paid $5M than Gagne's agent presented stating that he should make $8M. It's that simple. Both sides present their case and the arbitor picks which one he feels has more merit.

You are not alone there, mac.

And what is wrong with saying that?

I'd love to take 4 out of 6 from them and have them miss the playoffs by one game. Of course, the Sox winning the AL central by one game would sweeten it that much more.

Nothing wrong with some tension relieving "f***ing".

Do you think there might be a little bias on Black Jack's part here?

Welcome to Soxtalk! Now regarding your post. It would be great if it all happened the way you said it will. However, that is just speculation that everything that can go wrong will. But, then, we are talking about the Cubs, aren't we? Perhaps you have a point!

I'd hate to lose Frank Thomas, but if it means we resign Magglio .... so be it.