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QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Dec 5, 2005 -> 05:14 PM) Thats a lot of years to give him, but Hoffman is still one of the best closers in the biz. I don't know if his hip (I think he has a bad hip, but I may be confusing him with Percy who I know has a bad hip) but he could definately wear down (plus he'll be 41 for cripe sake). That said I think he's an upgrade over Bob Wickman. Just based on last year, I have trouble saying either one is better. Hoffman: 43 saves, ERA = 2.97, WHIP = 1.11, BAA = .235 (in the NL) Wickman: 45 Saves, ERA = 2.47, WHIP = 1.26, BAA = 2.47 (AL) Hoffman had better numbers other than ERA, but that was also in the NL. Wickman did give up 9 home runs to Hoffman's 3 (How many of those were Dye and Konerko?)

QUOTE(kyyle23 @ Dec 5, 2005 -> 05:03 PM) Now he brings in a guy who A) cant stay healthy, and B) is a deranged psychopath. I just dont get it. I think in his mind it's all about finding value. Milton Bradley is a very good player, who had as far as I know 1 season where he wasn't healthy. He puts up good numbers when he is healthy. Beane has to figure that he'll be available cheap compared to his numbers (I.e. he can drag more prospects out of the Dodgers for Zito) because he's taking the Bradley problem off of LA's hands.

QUOTE(hi8is @ Dec 5, 2005 -> 04:54 PM) pujols for bmac? uhhh..... we just signed paulie 5/60 I think you got the idea.

QUOTE(Sox Hustler @ Dec 5, 2005 -> 04:44 PM) ^^ Bmac is probably the closest to untouchable on our roster. He's dirt cheap and he will contribute for years to come. If the Cards offered Pujols...I'd bite.

QUOTE(VenomSox @ Dec 5, 2005 -> 04:41 PM) He said that was the asking price. Then Presumably KW would have responded by thanking the Marlins for Offering Cabrera.

QUOTE(robinventura23 @ Dec 5, 2005 -> 04:18 PM) Also, Trevor Hoffman may be going to the Tribe: Damn, right after we trade Rowand...

I have a Dell laptop...working on 2.5 years old now. Had a couple of problems with it, but their servicefolk took care of them. 1 thing that has bothered me is that the computer does have a DVD-Rom drive, however either the computer itself or the video card seems to not be fast enough to be able to run the DVD's...they always skip. That's ok 512 mb of RAM. I have never been able to figure out what the problem was.

Burnett is reportedly closing in on a $55 million, 5 year deal with the Blue Jays.

Burnett is reportedly closing in on a $55 million, 5 year deal with the Blue Jays.

Here's why this charge was thrown out: doesn't mean he didn't do it, just means the Republicans were 1/2 right when they said that the particular law wasn't on the books until 2003.

As long as he doesn't feel another random "Pop" coming from his foot....

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Dec 5, 2005 -> 12:36 PM) When BA surpasses A-row HR total from last year in the first half of the season, Im sure someone will notice. Sadly, it will only be us.

QUOTE(NUKE_CLEVELAND @ Dec 5, 2005 -> 10:30 AM) Yeah he is a joke........with a rating a mere 17 points better than Kyle Orton. LOL!! http://www.nfl.com/teams/stats/NYG People hear the name Manning and they automatically think he's as good as his brother. Eli Manning was having some serious disconnects with his receivers this weekend...throwing the ball where they didn't expect it at all, missing people because of it, that sort of thing. The kid has talent...but he ain't there yet. He'll probably wind up in the pro bowl anyway, exactly because of the reason you give.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Dec 5, 2005 -> 12:24 PM) The lying actually occured when both Maggs and Borass were parading around saying that Maggs was recovering just fine and that he would be working out for any team, yet when asked to he refused to do so, because he had just had a secret surgery done in Austria, but didn't want to tell anyone that. There was more crap in the BS that he threw at Ozzie and Kenny, but the lies were regarding the surgery and his supposed level of health. And don't forget the big lie...the lie he aimed at us...when he said he wanted to come back and play in Chicago still. He proved that was a lie when he wouldn't let anyone examine the knee before the arbitration deadline. He did say that, and he proved to me he was lying when he siad it.

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Dec 5, 2005 -> 12:17 PM) Harold and John have never even heard of Brian Anderson, I'll almost guarantee you that. That's what makes everything they say so funny, that's the main beef I have with espn, their analysts just dont do any research. And watch, in the preseason "who will be the rookie of the year" picks in the AL, at most 1 person will pick BA, and he'll put up better numbers than 1/2 of the people that get their names thrown out 10 times. Then he'll finish 2nd to Bobby in that award.

Just think...when Crennel gets everyone back from the DL, he's going to have a monster team! Actually, he's a couple years away, and he's got his work cut out for him, but he's at least got the team playing hard.

QUOTE(RibbieRubarb @ Dec 5, 2005 -> 12:13 PM) For those not watching... John Kruk and Harlod Reynolds both agree that losing Aaron Rowand will be a huge blow to the White Sox. No offense to Aaron...but

QUOTE(knightni @ Dec 5, 2005 -> 10:48 AM) I'm surprised that Philly hasn't made a play for him. They could use a WR. If Philly spent the money on a wideout right now...how would that help them? They have no QB to get the ball to the wideout. They've basically written off this season. Why should they spend the money this year, when they could maybe just hold onto it and do some fancy cap maneuvering to find themselves more space for next year?

QUOTE(NUKE_CLEVELAND @ Dec 5, 2005 -> 10:42 AM) Id love to see Peerless on the Bears. Hopefully they can snag him before someone else does. If the demand he showed when he was released by Atlanta is any indication...the Bears may well have some time to sleep on it. You think if he signed with the Colts, being rejoined with Peyton could help rejuvinate his career? Hell, if he was smart, he might have his agent give the Colts a call at the end of hte season and not the other way round.

QUOTE(RibbieRubarb @ Dec 5, 2005 -> 10:31 AM) Willie Harris not doing it for you? Not if Pablo spends significant time either playing the outfield or starting at 3rd because of Crede's back. Our other outfield options are Timo (Please God let him go) and Borchard (gigantic question mark) so Pablo may be needed out there...and Harris is just not enough to backup every other infield spot.

Well, considering the most interesting storyline for baseball right now is whether or not 1 of the top 5 hitters in baseball will remain in Boston next season or what Boston will get in return, I don't think I'd mind too much if the coverage focused on Boston. The White Sox are already done doing most of their damage...now we just need to start locking guys up and finding 1 fairly cheap backup infielder to go along with Pablo. Now we get to see what our competition does to try to catch up with us.

He was still very good a few years ago in Buffalo when he was alongside Moulds as a 2nd receiver and deep threat for Bledsoe. The offense was great teh year they had him, and went into a tailspin the next year (albiet that wasn't all his fault...the O-line has been garbage for a couple years now)

QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Dec 5, 2005 -> 05:04 AM) I don't know. I thought there were 2 spots on our schedule, where we had a legit chance to lose: JAX and Seattle. However, that was before Leftwich went out. I wouldn't underestimate the Chargers game either...there's a good chance that the Chargers will be fighting like Hell to hold onto that 6th playoff spot at the time, and Indy may very well not care that much. That said, if the Colts do try to make a game of it, I think they'll shred the Chargers, just because the way to beat the Chargers each of the last 2 seasons has been to challenge their secondary, which is the weakest part of their defense...and the Colts are moderately good at the passing game.

Well, here's my First attempt at posting something under the new rules. Feel free to savage me without remorse for it. Here we go...(By the way, that's an AP piece...registration is probably required at the particular link)