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QUOTE (Texsox @ Dec 9, 2008 -> 12:03 PM) Bradley is the kind of guy this team sheds in a hurry. Maybe he's mellowed, but I doubt it. He isnt mellowed. He just isnt as quick to put his hands around your neck after blowing out both of his knees two years ago

Casey Blake and Mark Loretta to the Dodgers http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3756550

QUOTE (Jimbo's Drinker @ Dec 9, 2008 -> 11:58 AM) When the sox cut back, they cut back. They are trading all their talent for prospects, and will sign fringe Free Agents. The worst part is they are still raising ticket prices, its like pre World Series decisions all over again. feeling a little WSF101 today, huh?

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Dec 9, 2008 -> 11:19 AM) The guy put up an OBP of .436 and A SLG of .563., in a ballpark similar to the Cell, while being almost without incident last year. Clearly, he needs a strong support staff with him in Chicago, but I don’t think that would be a problem. He and Swish are different animals. why do you keep saying "almost without incident" as if thats a good thing? The guy has bigtime anger issues, and he isnt worth all of this "strong support staff" insulation from being an out of control maniac.

QUOTE (SouthsideDon48 @ Dec 9, 2008 -> 11:08 AM) If former "clubhouse cancer" Pierzynski ended up being one of the all-time favorite players among Sox fans, then the same could happen with Milton Bradley. I think Bradley's controversy is more comparable to AJ rather than... say, OC. AJ never had any of the anger problems that Bradley has had. Not even close

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Dec 9, 2008 -> 09:04 AM) I wasn't comparing them statistically - more the idea of signing an outfielder with some injury issues, who is older but not OLD yet. Seems like a Kenny-type move to me. I could be wrong of course. Just seems like the type of guy Kenny would target. Being that Kotsay is a Sox killer, I completely agree with that

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Dec 9, 2008 -> 08:55 AM) I don't know the exact nature, but last year yes, that was an issue. I thought he was fine the year before though, and his numbers last year were still pretty decent with ATL. Seems like a Dye-esque signing to me, in some ways, when we originally acquired him. I disagree. Dye broke his leg in a freak accident, but he was pretty consistent in games played outside of the year after he broke his leg, Kotsay has been missing 30 games or more for the past 3 years Kotsay Dye

The cubs are trading away DeRosa to the Phils as well, and that guy was a huge part of last years success

In other news, Jim Belushi wants Obama's senate seat.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Dec 9, 2008 -> 07:54 AM) Here's my odd prediction... I think after the Sox trade Dye (or before), you'll see them sign Mark Kotsay to play CF. Doesnt Kotsay have a neverending disc problem in his back that has limited him for the better part of the last 3 years? When healthy he is nails, but i had him on my fantasy team last year and he didnt seem to be healthy all that much

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Dec 8, 2008 -> 09:59 PM) What? You will see. I bet it really pisses you off too. QUOTE (Brian @ Dec 8, 2008 -> 09:47 PM) Dolph Ziggler. I thought he moved around in the ring like Hennig a bit as well. It wasnt as much the in-ring skills as it was the intro and presentation. He had that pinched face look that Hennig always used, that "Im better than you" look that is in Milkmans avatar

QUOTE (daa84 @ Dec 9, 2008 -> 07:40 AM) the f***ing cubs are gonna get peavy for a package of marquis (addition by subtraction) felix pie, josh vitters and a bag of balls....if thats honestly all it takes im gonna be irate This morning Brian Hanley was saying that Kevin Towers has stated that Peavy will either go to the Cubs or stay a Padre. I just dont understand it

I think I might get a little bit sick if KW trades Dye and goes out and signs Baldelli

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 8, 2008 -> 09:53 PM) Aren't the Cubs technically still owned by the Tribune Co.? Didn't the Tribune Co. file for Bankrupcy today? There seems to be something morally wrong with them adding millions to the payroll when some of their creditors won't be paid. I dont know if it means anything in the grand scheme of things, but the Score reported that while the Tribune filed for Bankruptcy, The Cubs and Wrigley Field were not part of the bankruptcy claim

Who is this Mr Perfect wannabe? Sigler?

QUOTE (103 mph screwball @ Dec 8, 2008 -> 08:34 PM) I don't know what to think. JD would deserve better than to be lied to. That doesnt mean that Gammons cannot be lied to.

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Dec 8, 2008 -> 07:38 PM) Why would getting a CF open up the 2B spot? Freel plays IF as well as OF

MVP just got some great heat talking smack to Philly and Jimmy Rollins. MVC is hilarious

QUOTE (knightni @ Dec 8, 2008 -> 07:23 PM) I disagree. Dye, Konerko, Crede, Uribe, Iguchi, Rowand, Pods, The 4 starters, Jenks, and even Geoff Blum were more integral. Like I said, not a difference maker, but Everett was the DH for pretty much the entire year(with the exception of Franks return and exit), and he drove in some pretty big runs. Everett was definitely in the mix for being an important part of that team

QUOTE (knightni @ Dec 8, 2008 -> 07:18 PM) Everett was hardly a difference-maker in '05. Difference maker, no. Integral piece of the puzzle, yes

Gagne still at the top, I wonder how many of his blown saves came after drug testing was enforced

QUOTE (IamtheHBOMB @ Dec 8, 2008 -> 03:24 PM) Where did you hear of/see this? I wonder what a fit Paul Konerko could do. It would be great if he built up his strength, endurance and lost some of that flab through a conditioning program. Maybe we would be in store for another 40 HR/100+ RBI season from him? eh?

QUOTE (G&T @ Dec 8, 2008 -> 01:28 PM) I'm sure they'd rather move DeWitt to 2nd, where his offense would look a little better. And it's true that the Dodgers want Blake back. My point, is that for either Kemp or Ethier, Dye and Fields probably isn't what they'll want. But what the hell do I know. QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 8, 2008 -> 01:29 PM) DeWitt was struggling at the time the Dodgers made that trade, and sent to the minors to make room for Blake. But, he came back in September after getting past his slump and put up an .872 OPS for them playing mainly 2b in September. He started every one of their playoff games I believe. I know DeWitt is a good prospect, im sure the Dodgers have him penciled in for a while. I think that Kent is the wildcard, while he is a great hitter still, the guy is a liability on the field, and like I said he isnt getting any younger

QUOTE (G&T @ Dec 8, 2008 -> 01:20 PM) Blake DeWitt plays 2nd and 3rd. DeWitt is 22 and looks like a good player. He covered for LaRoche at 3rd because LaRoche sucks. So unless someone clears out of that infield, Fields isn't going to help them. I dont know about that. If they were that confident in DeWitt, then they really shouldnt of had to trade for Casey Blake last year. Also, Kent isnt getting any younger

QUOTE (G&T @ Dec 8, 2008 -> 01:17 PM) Then give them Fields. Did Jeff Kent retire? Because if not, Fields wouldn't have a position on the Dodgers. When did Jeff Kent start playing third? Or conversely, when did Josh Fields start playing 2nd?