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Borchard will be traded. Who knows about Marte.

QUOTE(WinninUgly @ Nov 24, 2005 -> 08:58 AM) I love this one! Thome's salaries will be more like this: 2006 - $12.5 Million (-7.3 Phils) = Sox Pay $5.2 Million 2007 - $14.0 Million (-7.3 Phils) = Sox Pay $6.7 Million 2008 - $14.0 Million (-7.3 Phils) = Sox Pay $6.7 Million wow for a guy who could hit 40 HR. That is a steal in terms of money. Great trade by KW and the Phillies won't be sad. Aaron will be a productive player for years to come for them.

QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ Nov 24, 2005 -> 08:47 AM) After a Black Wednesday Bender, I'm all caught up on sleep and figured I post my initial day-after reaction. When potentially losing your best power-hitter via free agency at a corner-infield position, you simply can not afford to rest on your laurels--albeit Championship laurels--and watch 40HR and 100RBI walk out the door. Now knowing whether he'd win in the Konerko sweepstakes, Williams acquired another one of his "diamond in the rough" types in perennial All-Star, Jim Thome. "Addy, how in the hell can you call Thome a 'diamond in the rough?' He has 400+ career home runs!" Well, I can call him that on good conscious for a few reasons. First, Thome has been out of the limelight for the better part of an entire MLB season and has faded quite a lot in the baseball conscious. If healthy, Thome can not only replicate Konerko's 2005 production, but surpass that, while hitting from the left-side. In all honesty, I think they may have to issue hardhats in the Bullpen Sports Bar this season. Thome is primed for an absolute stellar year hitting in the launchpad known as US Cellular Field. Second, it would appear we are replacing an amazing clubhouse guy with a player cast from the same mold. Ask the fans of Philladelphia--known as being amongst the most cut-throat in sports--this guy has a flawless reputation. After being such an advocate for chemistry, Williams replaced the epitome of "Grinder" material with another light-hearted, fun-loving slugger (again, I have not stepped foot inside either the White Sox or Phillies clubhouse, simply conjecturing from the vast articles, photos, etc. on the subject at hand). Finally, if batting back-to-back with Paul Konerko, Williams may have put together one of the finest Righty-Lefty 1-2 punches in the American League in recent memory. Although I have gone on record as saying I don't think you'll see both Thome and Konerko on the same roster, those two paired together would be an absolute nightmare on opposing pitchers. Oh, by the way, the White Sox will be paying roughy $7M per for Thome. Nice, huh? Two more areas to consider--bear with me . Let's quickly examine what we are losing. Aaron Rowand: What can be said of Aaron that hasn't already been touched upon? We are losing one of the most prominent faces of a Championship roster...anytime you lose that, it is going to sting. While Aaron has yet to prove to me he can produce offensively on a consistant basis, you know what you're getting from a fielding standpoint day-in-and-day-out. Aaron was an absolute joy to watch roaming center-field, deserving a Gold Glove. What can make you get over such a collosal lose? How about a 40+HR campaign from the left-side? That might help. "The Prospects": Not even going to pretend to know a great deal about these two. In all honesty, the only reason I'm somewhat familiar with these two is due in large part to the efforts of Jason, Rex, Rich, etc. that do such a good job keeping us abreast of our prospects. But, something I am very confident in saying, is I firmly believe in the trading of prospects if it does not deplete the system. "Jermey Reed!?!? How the hell is Williams trading Reed!? That kid is pefect for this team...he represents something we have not had in a long, long time." Does Jeremy Reed have a ring on his finger? He might...but, I promise you it isn't as pretty as the one Freddy Garcia has. Gear up for another exciting season, gang. I really think Thome is going to endear himself to our largely blue-collar fanbase in no time. He is really primed for a "comeback" campaign and I think paired with Paul Konerko, those two could put up numbers the likes of which have never been seen on the Southside of Chicago. Williams just brought this fanbase a Championship after 88 years. Clearly, the man has a plan. In the weeks to come, look for Kenny to work hand-in-hand with Guillen to figure out what direction this team is headed. Is it speed? Can you possibly improve an already stellar bullpen? We'll see. What Guillen wants, Guillen gets. Ozzie--the annointed King of small-ball--obviously felt the services Jim Thome provides to be a necessity, otherwise, he would not part with his defensive wiz and all-around "grinder" in Rowand. I'd also like to take the opportunity to say I think if Jerry Owens impresses in Spring Training, you might have found the player to man the fort until the arrival of "King Chris." Happy Thanksgiving, ya'll. We're going to field a competitive team in 2006 and beyond with Jim Thome on board. I think we're in for a treat. Flame if you will. could be as good as Vlad/Anderson or Ortiz/Ramirez.

Thank You Aaron for all the great moments. You are a true Chicago Guy. I love the blue collar attitude. He is the ultimate team player. I will always root for you.

QUOTE(Sox Hustler @ Nov 24, 2005 -> 12:32 AM) not really... Especially not when it means FT's a goner... i wouldn't be so sure about that.

QUOTE(whitesoxin' @ Nov 24, 2005 -> 12:31 AM) How about this one? it was probably against the White Sox to.

or this image:

QUOTE(hi8is @ Nov 24, 2005 -> 12:23 AM) heres a good picture to bring all of your arron rowand frowns upside down. try this picture:

QUOTE(whitesoxin' @ Nov 23, 2005 -> 11:30 PM) .281/430/1193 for $7 million per year. Yes, we did lose prospects. Proven 40 home run slugger >>>>> Prospects. Would you rather repeat or possibly have a good pitcher in three years? until proven otherwise prospects are suspects.

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QUOTE(Antonio Osuna @ Nov 23, 2005 -> 11:13 PM) Thome/Konerko would be an interesting punch in the lineup. might rival Big Papi/Ramirez

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QUOTE(Buehrle>Wood @ Nov 23, 2005 -> 10:41 PM) First, let me just say this: I'm awful with my minor leaguers. But I thought Haigwood our crap knuckleballer? Or am I confusing my people here? i think you are right. I have a feeling that Knuckleball might be flying out of Citizens Bank Park.

Thome could probably hit 50 Home Runs in US Cellular Field. His swing is perfect. Plus he is a local guy.

QUOTE(santo=dorf @ Nov 23, 2005 -> 09:55 PM) It was his favorite player. I thought I saw Jim Hendry going through the Sox's dumpster while driving down 35th last night. Think they'll sign Kelly Wunsch? what about Billy Simas or Lorenzo Barcelo.

They seem to be trying to remake the White Sox Bullpen of 2000. So will the now sign Billy Simas and Lorenzo Barcelo.

QUOTE(mr_genius @ Nov 23, 2005 -> 05:51 PM) Thome is NOT better defensively than Konerko at first. when healthy he is IMHO.

QUOTE(WilliamTell @ Nov 23, 2005 -> 05:43 PM) Yeah I'm down in the dumps about Frank not coming back. Nothing seems official yet, but it's not looking good. you think his career is over now. Man i wish he will come back to the South Side next year. Who knows. If Konerko is gone he will be back.

QUOTE(whitesoxownyou @ Nov 23, 2005 -> 05:40 PM) Other than Frank Thomas, Aaron was my favorite. I am really down in the dumps and I think this really sucks for Rowand. Anyone else down? This was a great deal for both sides. Rowand will be a hit in Philly especially with his work ethic and Blue Collar Attitude. He will be in Home Run Heaven so his stats should go up. He can become your favorite NL player.

QUOTE(SnB @ Nov 23, 2005 -> 05:38 PM) hopefully thome won't be playing 1st base for us. For some reason with this move I have a gut feeling that Konerko is gone.

I think Thome is better than Konerko and I have no problem if he is healthy having Thome play full time 1st Base.

Thome is a better defensive 1B than Konerko. People forget that Thome, when healthy is good with the glove.

Hell Yeah! Huston...WE HAVE A PROBLEM!

QUOTE(witesoxfan @ Nov 19, 2005 -> 01:17 AM) I actually heard people came away unsatisfied, due to a lot of details being left out. I find that pretty shallow, personally...you try keeping a movie under 5 hours and getting even 75% of the scenes of a 734 page book. It would not be easy. I lost my interest in Harry Potter after a while...it just became to childish for me, to be quite honest. But I did read books 1-4, and I loved them. this is NOT a Kids Movie. It is an action Movie.

Just got back from seeing it. It was excellent and the best Harry Potter movie yet. The acting was solid and Ralph Fiennes deserves an academy award nomination for Best Supporting Actor because he was excellent. The SFX were awesome and the action was great. This is truly an action/Thriller at heart. Warning though: This deserved a PG-13 rating and young kids might find this scary. There is plenty of violence and some scary scenes. This movie was Top Notch.