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QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 27, 2009 -> 07:00 PM) Its not like he's making $15 million a year. If he was available for the same price that Peavy could be had, considering you know he's been successful in the AL, his contract is at least $20 million cheaper if not more, because as far as I know doesn't have a NTC, KW would have been a fool to agree to trade for Peavy instead of Haren. There's probably a 99.99% chance he's not getting traded, and if the .01 % does come to fruition KW is going to have to empty the Birmingham roster to even have a chance. I dont mind as much as I did yesterday because Beckham is not on the Birmingham roster anymore

QUOTE (G&T @ May 27, 2009 -> 05:10 PM) Coupons are easier to find when they want you to come in. Kyyle, with my help, I believe that, one day, you too will learn how to find that special place that will always allow reciprocal happiness and, thus, cheap deals. On a side note, I somehow managed to get an A+ in business organizations. I've never had a grade higher than an A- in law school (and those are scarce for me). There may be a mistake. So you are saying that the bunny ranch accepts coupons. awesome

QUOTE (Kenny Hates Prospects @ May 27, 2009 -> 05:42 PM) Halladay is in a different stratosphere altogether. IMO he's a legit top-5 pitcher in all of baseball, and maybe better than that. Plus from what I've seen he's more of a pitcher than Oswalt, and even though their career numbers and peripherals are very, very close, Halladay has done it in the AL East of all places. Oswalt did it in the NL Central. I'd be skeptical about locking Oswalt up, but I'd have no problem whatsoever dealing for Doc and locking him up for his Age 33-35 seasons. If we acquired him this year and extended him through 2012 I'd be salivating. IMO Halladay is untouchable(I believe Ricciardi has said this before as well), I mentioned him because Marty brought him up, not because he is available(or percieved to be available). Of all of those pitchers, Halladay would be my first choice as well, but I think we are looking at the second tier of aces right now. Haren, Peavy, and Oswalt are really the root of the dispute here, and I think they are all pretty similar, with Peavy being the highest paid and probably the scariest investment considering previously cited arm problems. Oswalt may end up being the last available chick at the dance, but I dont necessarily see that as a bad thing in this dance. QUOTE (Marty34 @ May 27, 2009 -> 05:44 PM) He's given up 11 HR's in 62 IP this year, yeah I'd say that's pretty "unamazing". I don't understand why his 2nd half last year is proof that he's still an elite pitcher while his first 62 IP are discounted. Look, you're going to have to pay Oswalt between ~$35-40M through 2011 and give up prospects for him, better be sure he is not in decline. and Jake Peavy has given up 7 HR in 67 innings, but you think he is a good alternative here? And Peavy plays in the spacious Petco, Oswalt plays in the bandbox Minutemaid park. And Peavys salary escalates to obscene levels

QUOTE (Marty34 @ May 27, 2009 -> 05:26 PM) Why can't it be all of the above? Because all three have been aces, all three get paid pretty well, and the only difference is that peavy is younger than Halladay and Oswalt, so why would Halladay(in your opinion) be ok to acquire and Oswalt will not be ok? I am asking what you are seeing in Oswalt that indicates to you that he is not even a 3 starter anymore, and I dont want to hear "he is paid too much/on the downside of his career" You have repeatedly been shown his numbers to close out the season last year, and they were pretty impressive, especially the B2B shutouts in September( True, he hasnt been amazing this year, but then again neither has Peavy.), all i am asking from you is a little bit of reasoning behind your opinion so I can understand it a little better

QUOTE (Marty34 @ May 27, 2009 -> 05:15 PM) The very thought that Oswalt *could* be declining is reason enough to not trade for him when taking into account the money he is owed. Halladay, Peavy, and Oswalt all *could* be declining. Does that mean that none of them should be acquired? First it was age, then it was contract, now it is percieved skill. Which is it going to be?

QUOTE (Jenksy Cat @ May 27, 2009 -> 05:19 PM) And what the hell does that have to do with anything? well, the first part of his quote was "I also predict Fields/Poreda will be used as a centerpiece to a deal to land a top of the rotation pitcher", so I guess it has everything to with with anything.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 27, 2009 -> 05:05 PM) COS for Fields already? Seriously? I can understand sending him to AAA and bringing up Beckham because GB's simply doing so well and Fields isn't, but change of scenery level for him already? Im trying as hard as I can to get around saying he is a bust. This was Fields shot, he had the job handed to him before ST was over and all he had to do was play passable defense and hit well enough that he wasnt noticed, and the hitting part just hasnt materialized yet, and the the Sox are being forced to convert their top prospect to take his place. Once Beckham takes Fields place, I really have a hard time believing he is going to be able to take it back.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ May 27, 2009 -> 04:58 PM) I'd agree, I guess I am just more in favor of Pods being the 4th OF instead of Anderson. That would allow both Fields and Anderson to play. i think i have had my fill of Fields playing, and the Sox are just about at that point as well. Im not going to say bust, Im going to say it didnt work out here/needs a change of scenery.

If BA is benched so Fields can attempt to play left, I will be a very sad panda

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ May 27, 2009 -> 04:49 PM) Oh yeah, hadn't thought of that - Fields to LF if it looks like he's putting it together. Not a bad idea. So here is a question... would you rather have Fields or Kroeger in LF to hold CQ's spot? Also, I'm guessing this is the first domino in front of some other minor league moves. I dont think either of those players figure in with Pods on the team and Wise waiting in the wings. If CQ is out, the job is Pods IMO

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ May 27, 2009 -> 04:43 PM) If Fields continues to improve as he has the last few games, I'm guessing that means either Fields will be traded, or the Sox have a tough call to make. I personally would rather, if Fields does indeed continue to improve, that they play Beckham at Short where he belongs (remember, his weakness in the scouting reports was his arm and defense generally), and move Alexei to CF. I realize I'm in the minority on this, but, I think it would have been better to either send Fields down a few weeks ago, or to stick it out now that he's showing signs of life. Right now is the exact wrong time for this. Flame away. With the way BA is playing right now, I think it would be a tragedy to remove him from starting CF, especially seeing how that would keep Fields on the field

QUOTE (Kalapse @ May 27, 2009 -> 04:46 PM) Wow, I didn't think he'd ever play for Charlotte. I just assumed he'd jump right to the pros when his time came. I actually hoped that he would avoid being tainted at Charlotte

QUOTE (G&T @ May 27, 2009 -> 04:41 PM) In these times, I think it my duty to get inside as many places as possible. They are pretty much begging me to come. Once you come and eat in their places, you can redeem the coupon? Thats a great deal, i wish there were more coupons for that sort of thing

QUOTE (lostfan @ May 27, 2009 -> 04:37 PM) Damn, 51 (52?) pro games and already in AAA. At this rate he's going to be on the major league team and maybe even before September. at this rate he will have retired by October

Josh Fields, the clock is now ticking. And it is NOT in your favor

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ May 27, 2009 -> 03:40 PM) That cleavage wasnt that bad. I've seen more at church... and some of which i wish I had never seen. lol I think the blatant attempt to cover it up was the best part of the video. You can literally see the moment where her producer tells her that she is hanging out a bit, and she gets flustered and tries to fix it

QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ May 27, 2009 -> 03:19 PM) looking at the replay, I think the Pirate (Morgan?) was safe, throw beat him and Zambrano got the mitt down quickly, but his hand slipped in with a play that close, Zambrano cannot be losing his cool like that. Its going to cost him fines and a suspension, and the Cubs will be without him again

Carlos Zambrano is such a smart player. Always has the team in mind

The ONE thing I was looking forward to in Episode 3 was Anakin becoming Darth Vader, and it was reduced to a crappy soap opera style vengeance scene that completely ruined the entire movie, since the previous 100 or so minutes were nonredeemable due to Hayden Christiansens inclusion. I dont think i have ever seen an actor with such an ability to drag down the acting ability of the people around him/her as much as Christiansen in Episodes 2 and 3.

QUOTE (Ron @ May 27, 2009 -> 02:25 PM) Great win by Orlando last night. Love how Dwight just manned up in OT and put the team on his shoulders. Alston definitely brought his A game, saved them early in that 3rd, got the momentum back for 'em. I hate to sound like a conspiracy theorist, but I wouldn't be surprised if Dwight' s tech issue "somehow" creates a window from Cleveland to make an "unlikely" comeback. Cleveland wins Game 5 at home in a squeaker with Dwight getting another phantom tech. Now he's out and Cleveland has a chance in Game 6, with a convenient Game 7 in Cleveland looming. At least for now you can put the conspiracy theory to rest, Dwight Howard had his technical foul rescinded by the league

That would be kind of funny if the Sox ended up with Haren. IIRC, mostly ex-White Sox prospects were sent to Oakland to complete the trade for Haren.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ May 27, 2009 -> 02:41 PM) No. It was easily up there with any of the original 3. No. You are wrong

QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ May 27, 2009 -> 02:14 PM) And look who is #1 in the polls, Mrs. Pods. Pods wife isnt in the poll, his wife is Lisa Dergan, not Erin Andrews

melissa stark is an oldie but goodie. I was sad when she left MNF

QUOTE (WilliamTell @ May 27, 2009 -> 12:37 PM) Didn't those two get in a fight a few years back, or was it Miller and some other big man? I remember the last time the Bulls put two players on the floor who fought each other previously, Rodman and Pippen The good times