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I don't see Soriano as a great defensive centerfielder. In fact, he'd prrobably be a liability. CF is not a position just anyone can play. See Jose Valentin as an example of an infielder trying to play in CF.

I really think patience is needed here folks. The team, as it stands right now, is not the one that will take the field opening day. I think the misguided hope that Colon would resign kept the Sox from pulling the trigger on other possible moves, but there will be some moves and acquisitions forthcoming, I'm sure.

Insurance was paying a large percentage of Belle's deal. That is an example of the one of those that the insurance company got burned on.

If the Yankees can't sign Pettitte, I think they'd consider Maddux the perfect short term replacement. Yes, I can see this happening.

I can't understand why we couldn't afford to keep Sully, yet the KC Royals could affoed to sign him. Does KW has something else in mind? Was it just a matter of he thinks his available dollars could be spent elsewhere more effectively. We don't have the whole story here, folks. Let's wait and see what happens before we all blow our stacks.

Looking at this thing with the emotions of a fan, but trying to use logic (what a concept, eh?), I feel like the Sox can be qualified as being both competitive and mediocre. I refer to cwsox's posts as my basis for saying they are competitive. They have a legitimate chance of making the playoffs every season. Again referring to cwsox's post, he lists several teams that have extended runs of poor records. The Sox are certainly not in that group. Then you have the teams that have had, generally, success over the years. Seattle, Oakland, Yanks, Boston, Atlanta, Giants, D-Backs and the Fish ( the last two have won WS, so that, to me, qualifies them). The Sox are not in this group either. We are basically in the middle of the pack, outside the context of the AL Central and looking at MLB overall. During the JM regime, we just a few games over .500 and that defines mediocrity.

Even if the Angels have Vladdy in their sights, this does not make any sense whatsoever. Cub fans are so lame. :fthecubs

Bigger fools. I've seen reports that it was 52 million.

But that was with $14,999,950 deferred.

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The Twins do have more time to sign him, but they do not have exclusive negotiating rights if he turns arbitration down.

I believe I read that Quantrill was rated higher than Flash, which means we'd now get a second rounder instead of a third round choice.

"nos" should have been spelled "nose".

That is EXACTLY why I do not want Roger Cedeno.

It doesn't matter. WinterBall stats mean nothing.

They'll just sign him when he becomes a free agent. So, you see, he still is a future Yankees star. George figures if he has to pay part of the Expos salaries, he might as well use them as a developmental team.

I couldn't resist.

Those are called "venting" posts. We allow each poster 3 per week.

I agree with you 100%. Given the restraints of the Sox payroll, Colon is not worth anywhere near $12 million.

Negativity is just the way things are done around here.

You won't make fun of him "hear"?

There has not been one word uttered from the Sox front office about cutting payroll. At least, not that I've seen.

If we are talking about Perez for Konerko, straight up, then there is no way in hell we add Magglio for Lo Duca and Hanrahan, or whatever that young pitcher's name is. That's insane.

Of course, if Eddie G signs with us that will not be the last move in the bullpen. I don't see any way we keep Koch.

Proof? Who needs proof?