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QUOTE(JimH @ Jul 15, 2005 -> 11:11 AM) I tend to agree but here's the good news. The Sox are looking, and they're being aggressive about it. If we are looking at a rental, I tend to prefer a crafty veteran with postseason experience. Pretty sure Glavine has a full no trade anyways, plus he and Reinsdorf might not be on the best of terms, just me speculating. Have the two of them ever had a history?

QUOTE(Big Hurt Way Back @ Jul 15, 2005 -> 10:58 AM) After last night it would seem like a horrible trade. MArte shocked the s*** oput of me and struck out all 3 batters he faced. We need him in the bullpen if he can fix his control problem. And Burnett got rocked. I think we just need to sit back for a while and let things play out and maybe make a deal only if it is great deal. The Sox have 15 days to sit back and let things play out. Alot could happen between now and then

I really like Ryan Freel, dont know about his availability though

Its funny how the Twins are now attached to the very same trade rumors as the Sox

Phillies general manager Ed Wade would not confirm or deny last night that the club is trying to trade veteran first baseman Jim Thome. According to a report in USA Today Sports Weekly, two National League teams claim that the Phils are shopping Thome, who is on the disabled list with tendinitis in his right elbow. "I don't comment on trade rumors," Wade said before the Phillies met Florida at Citizens Bank Park. Trading Thome would be difficult for several reasons. First, he is in the third year of a six-year, $85 million contract and few teams can afford that payout. Second, he has a complete no-trade clause, so he must approve any trade. Third, he turns 35 on Aug. 27. According to the published report, officials from two National League clubs said the Phillies have been trying to deal Thome before the July 31 trade deadline. The teams were asked by the Phils not to publicly convey their intentions, the report said.

QUOTE(beck72 @ Jul 15, 2005 -> 09:07 AM) good point. The Boone move was pretty desperate. but him being a FA next yr, and not costing them much talent [maybe some money, I don't even know the specifics of the deal but wasn't that big] was a small move. I didnt think the cost of Boone was the desperate part. I thought the acquisition of boone was the desperation. The Twins are hurting in the infield so bad that they brought in a former all-star who has fallen very far from stardom, hoping that he can regain the spark. That was a White Sox move circa 1997-2003. The Twins usually make a cost concientious move for a up and coming player, and part with some talent(ie Joe Nathan, Shannon Stewart).

QUOTE(Y2HH @ Jul 15, 2005 -> 09:00 AM) It's when a CD/DVD has a hernia. Seriously though, I beleive it's when discs in your back are slightly jutting out, which put pressure on your spine, which can cause numbness in limbs, etc. Though I'm not a Doctor, so I may be a little off on that...but I believe that's right. Noun 1. herniated disc - a painful rupture of the fibrocartilage of the disc between spinal vertebrae; occurs most often in the lumbar region When the soft part between bones in the spine presses on the nerves around the backbone, it's called a herniated disk. The word "herniate" (say: her-nee-ate) means to bulge or to stick out. Sometimes this is called a ruptured disk. Herniated disks are most common in the lumbar spine--the part of your backbone between the bottom of your ribs and your hips. Disks are soft "cushions" between the bones of the spine. The spine holds up your body. It also protects your spinal cord and nerves. The disks in the spine let you move your backbone.

QUOTE(beck72 @ Jul 15, 2005 -> 08:58 AM) Except the Twins hardly ever do deals that either 1] take on money or 2] give up top prospects The Twins havent been this far back in a long time. Desperate times call for desperate measures (cough Bret Boone cough)

I prefer the term Bastage, if only because it gets stuck in certain people's heads......

QUOTE(Winnin Ugly @ Jul 15, 2005 -> 08:49 AM) Burnett's availability will continue tantalizing contenders who can afford the asking price. Among the teams with high-level scouts at Thursday's game: the Red Sox (special assistant to the General Manager Bill Lajoie), Rangers (Director of Player Personnel Dom Chiti), and Twins (assistant GM Wayne Krivsky). Now that bothers me alot. If there is any team out there that could probably trump us all with prospects, its the Twins.

QUOTE(Y2HH @ Jul 15, 2005 -> 08:53 AM) Reinsdorf did...because they didn't cost a lot. Jay Mariotti, your table is ready.....

QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Jul 15, 2005 -> 08:40 AM) It's been a long time, how do I get there from the northside? I remember this much: Dan Ryan south, then switch to I-57 Memphis. What do I do after that? Also, I need to be there at 7:00 tonight, what time should I head out? Any other time saving shortcuts would be appreciated, thx guys. Give me until noon. My buddy knows a backway through Homewood-Flossmoor that completely bypasses almost ALL of the traffic. I will PM it to you later.

Start the chant now. Randa Randa Randa Randa

QUOTE(Y2HH @ Jul 15, 2005 -> 08:46 AM) I definatly agree it was spent wisely...but that credit goes to KW and Ozzie...which I have given them. Wait a second though, who hired Ozzie and KW?

QUOTE(Y2HH @ Jul 15, 2005 -> 08:36 AM) Tell that to Kansas City. I'd rather have our payroll than KC's...and I'd rather have Boston's than ours. Does it guarantee a championship...no, but it usually ups the odds. Large payroll does not equate to championships at all. Its a combination of talent evaluation, timing, and payroll. The Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Orioles(multiple times), Seattle Mariners, and many other teams have tried to buy championships only to fall on their faces. Jerry may "only" be spending 75 million right now, but its 75 million spent wisely, wouldnt you agree?

Welcome to Soxtalk LOL

ESPN is reporting that Harden is 6 outs from a perfect game against the Rangers. He just hit 99 on the gun.

QUOTE(SoxFanForever @ Jul 14, 2005 -> 09:38 PM) It was Judd Nelson. I'm pretty sure. They were both in it. Nelson was Rodimus Prime and Welles was Unicron

QUOTE(Benchwarmerjim @ Jul 14, 2005 -> 08:15 PM) yeah. he KO his first at bat. got a hit in his second. The fans really cheered for him. They interviewed him ont he radio in the pregame. He IS arrogant. lol I thought the batflip would tell you that

QUOTE(Benchwarmerjim @ Jul 14, 2005 -> 08:10 PM) the twins announcers were talking about the trad in the pre game on the radio. and one mentioned that Byrnes is arbitration eligble in the off season so that might be a reason for the trade of him. I think the Wilson/Day deal intrigues me. I thought Zach Day was one of the Nats good young pitchers. But I then looked at the stats and saw a note that he and Frank Robinson didnt get along. Maybe the Rockeis got a steal in him does boone start tonite?

hey, I already reported this....

QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Jul 14, 2005 -> 03:56 PM) When is Dye gonna move up in the order? Our hottest hitter for a few months and he's mired in the 6th spot in the order. While I agree that moving a hot hitter up in the order is sometimes necassary, I think If you move Dye up then the bottom half of the order will lack alot of punch. Sometimes its good to spread the wealth, IMHO. Dye isnt suffering for it.

QUOTE(JUGGERNAUT @ Jul 14, 2005 -> 03:05 PM) It seems to me the asking price for both Schmidt & Burnett is too high. Garland for Schmidt? Hell no. A Penny like pkg for Burnett? No. Burnett & Ozzie are not good friends nor do they share any family like ties. Burnett is a rent-a-player no matter who trades for him. He's not going to pass up what he's likely to get on the open market in an off-season where he'll be the #1 target. With Halladay down Lilly has been promoted to #1 in the TBJ rotation. They do have a fan base to appease so his price just went up. You're asking them to trade their current #1. That won't come cheap. They had to promote from w/in for their 5th & with Lilly gone they would be expecting at player in return who could be a #3/#4 on their team. I think KW should concentrate on Omar & Randa since they seem more likely candidates on teams going no where. How do you know this?

Would Kwame be playing the same spot as Lamar Odom? As for Kobe having a superior work ethic, etc... On the court, Kobe does what Kobe wants so that Kobe gets the spotlight. Tell me one player that he elevated into a better player. There is none. Last year he could have proved that he has what it takes to make everyone around him better, but he didnt. He took more shots, got more selfish, and the team sucked because of it. Phil said in his book that he couldnt control Kobe then, and that he basically did what he wanted. I dont really care what they are saying to the press now, it doesnt matter. Phil is in it for a paycheck and the fame(if he lucks into a good season), if the Lakers fail, then Phil can go right back to blaming Kobe. Kobe wants the heat off of him, so he "let" Phil come back.

QUOTE(Wedge @ Jul 14, 2005 -> 04:09 PM) Agreed that this could be a deal that looks really good... if it was 2003 or 2004. How is Lowell's defense? I'm unfamiliar since I haven't watched him play except in spots (playoffs/interleague vs. White Sox). /turns to the numbers wizard Juggernaut Time to churn out some numbers Juggs!