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QUOTE(wsox08 @ Aug 8, 2005 -> 01:26 PM) Yeah, why don't we get Boone and drop Iguchi? I'm sure that's what he was suggesting.... Boone is done, IMO - Minnesota gave him a 2nd chance, and it didn't work out there....Maybe he should try pitching for the Yankees.

QUOTE(nitetrain8601 @ Aug 8, 2005 -> 11:48 AM) 1)Dunn would get blocked by the first team in the waiver process. 2)If you think Griffey costs alot, then Dunn is going to give you a heartattack in what he's going to cost. 3)Dunn K's too much. That's the reason we want Griffey. We don't want inning ending K's. Griffey is a guy who could move guys over. Dunn is a better version of PK I suppose. I'd take Griffey over that anyday. We're not going to get a chance at a young player, not making a ton of money yet, like Adam Dunn. I agree that the price of Dunn will cost a lot more because he's younger/making less money, allowing the Reds to get a package without having to worry about getting less back because a team is taking on money (like would happen in a Griffey deal). If he's healthy, Griffey would fit in perfectly...I don't think the Yankees will let Griffey through either, but that's the type of player - aging with a lot of money left - who could get through.

QUOTE(beck72 @ Aug 5, 2005 -> 05:46 AM) Here are two other names of guys who'd have a pretty easy time getting through waivers, due to their contracts in '06: Ray Durham and Raul Ibanez I bet SF would pick up more than half of Ray's 2006 $7 mill salary. Putting him at Dh and giving Iguchi some time off at 2b wouldn't be the worst thing to get Ray's avg. and OBP in the lineup Ibanez would probably clear waivers, as he's basically a DH at this point. The Yanks and Boston wouldn't need him. Without the big power, Sea. having Ibanez at DH at $4.42 mill in '06 would seem to be excessive. Though on the sox, his avg. OBP and doubles would be a great fit. Esp as his hits RHP very well. SF might be relunctant to trade anybody since they want to be a contender with a healthy Bonds....We'll have to see on that one, but I wouldn't rule it out. Ibanez sounds like a decent fit. He's quietly having a nice season, and isn't overly expensive. Does he play the field at all anymore ?

QUOTE(3E8 @ Aug 5, 2005 -> 11:36 AM) Gooch has a daughter, so good possibility he is married. Never seen Lisa Crede though, and she intrigues me. I bet Joe can pull some good talent. This thread is useless without pictures!

What do these guys do ? I know you're not going to hear everything, everytime, but what exactly do these guys do besides check newspapers/message boards around the Internet for their information ??? This Griffey stuff is priceless...The report comes out, and both have been their stations since acting like it was something that they knew about, trying to sound 'on top' of the situation....

QUOTE(soxfan3530 @ Aug 2, 2005 -> 11:57 PM) dont make moves just to make them. they have to help the team and this one doesn't. next. You're probably right, and I have to agree that Sele is most likely washed up, but I think it was at least worth the look.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Aug 3, 2005 -> 02:08 PM) What about Mike Gonzalez from Pittsburgh, he's awesome against lefties. He's on the DL right now but he's only 27 and making 330K this year, he's not even arbitration eligible yet!!!!1111 I'm sure the Pirates would trade him for Greg Norton, I heard they need a 3rd baseman. :rolly I don't think Pirates will trade with anyone but their divisional rival, cubbies....

QUOTE(Finkelstein @ Aug 3, 2005 -> 01:58 PM) If Griffey does get to us in waivers, anyone think that Kenny puts a claim in? If he is that serious about getting him, and they think that Frank is done, why not? He can still try to get a trade done and if that doesn't happen then we keep the prospects and eat the money, that is if Cincy lets him go. If the original story is true, I don't see Kenny Williams trying to work out another trade with the Reds at this time at the expense of other possible moves he could make....He couldnt' get a deal done before, why not focus on other ones ?

QUOTE(YASNY @ Aug 2, 2005 -> 12:49 PM) I'd rather bet on Adkins, who, by the way, probably won't be near the playoff roster. Adkins probably won't be on the playoff roster unless he has an ERA below 3 with some significant innings....then they'd probably find a way to get him on, but chances of him pitching this good is about 2%

QUOTE(YASNY @ Aug 2, 2005 -> 01:23 PM) The Twins tried signing a Seattle cast off. How'd that work out? So Sele is washed up because Boone is ? Sele may be washed up, but not for that reason.

Seattle cut Sele (6-12, 5.66 ERA) yesterday....Looks he may be just about done, but would he be worth a look (at the expense of Atkins) as a long man out of the bullpen ? He does have playoff experience, but would he better than Atkins, who struggled mightily as a starter in the minors?

Are we at 43 right now ?

QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Aug 1, 2005 -> 04:03 PM) ESPN Radio 1000 this morning, huh. I've actually heard that a few times over the weekend...but, yes, also on ESPN Radio 1000.

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Aug 1, 2005 -> 03:51 PM) Correct if they pass up the Twinks and take sole possession of second place. Which they would tonight if the Twins lose (Indians are off) since they're tied right now.

QUOTE(White Sox Josh @ Aug 1, 2005 -> 03:49 PM) i really don't think this was the right move. I'm sorry but why not give him a chance to get his s*** straight in Charlotte. John Adkins stinks. Kenny Williams made several comments about wanting to do right by Shingo because of how well he pitched last season, so I think Shingo may have reconsidered his minor league stay, and asked to be released, and KW probably didn't want to stand in his way.

QUOTE(White Sox Josh @ Aug 1, 2005 -> 03:45 PM) they couldn't call him up because i'm pretty sure you have to spend 10 days in the minors if you have been demoted before you can be called up. I remember hearing about it and that the only exception is an injury. Yeah, I think you are correct now that you bring it up.... Still something must have happened for this to have happened.

The Twins and Orioles are the only 2 teams in MLB with a worse record each month....Twins are slowly falling out of the race, and Indians will probably surpass them.

I wonder if his agent asked for a release after the Sox brought up Adkins....Maybe Shingo and the agent were thinking a call-up would be possible, but the Adkins move may have shown them how fall he had fallen in the organization.

QUOTE(Balance @ Aug 1, 2005 -> 03:28 PM) Now that MIN and CLE are tied, it might soon have to be CLE losses we're tracking, not MIN.... Yeah, I don't think our magic number (currently 44 after the 6-3 win today) goes down if Minnesota loses because Cleveland take over 2nd place. Is that correct ?

QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Aug 1, 2005 -> 10:02 AM) I'm not too worried about it. Just trying to give his legs a rest. He's been in a mini-SB slump of late, and we don't have many off-days in the near future. We need to keep his legs as fresh as possible, so he can do what he does best. Pods was seen on TV Saturday during the game having a long conversation with trainer Herm Schnieder - just speculation, but maybe he has a minor injury ?

QUOTE(ceffa2000 @ Aug 1, 2005 -> 09:55 AM) yeah, that pissed the hell out of me. I know the BoSox and Yanks have perenially in the playoffs but what did they do to get better than us this year? How about the Yanks go acquire another s***ty pitcher to add to the list of 13 different starters this year. The inactivity in the market this year speaks volumes, just not the way BBTN thinks. Hey, were you looking over my shoulder Duke? ESPN's Baseball Tonight revolves around the Red Sox/Yankees - anything else is just an afterthought to them.

QUOTE(ceffa2000 @ Aug 1, 2005 -> 09:51 AM) Out of curiosity (and I suppose planning purposes), does anybody know the dates of the first playoff series? The season ends in Cleveland on October 2nd, so I figure the playoffs would probably start on the Tuesday/Wednesday, October 4th/5th....

I think the demotion of Gload definitely highlights one area that Kenny Williams will look to upgrade during August, and that's the lefty hitter - I think Adkins is, more or less, filling a roster spot (and will be much needed) until Williams can add another hitter. Come September 1st, Adkins will be back.....

QUOTE(RyGuy22 @ Jul 30, 2005 -> 07:03 PM) It's not likely that the Pirates will ask for anything too demanding for Mackowiak. Most likely 2 mid-level prospects from what I have heard. The only person from the MLB roster that could even be considered would be Harris. I'm not sure what the Red Sox gave up for Graffinino, but I would imagine it was probably mid-level players - I agree that a trade for Mackowiak would be similar.

QUOTE(AWhiteSoxinNJ @ Jul 30, 2005 -> 06:39 PM) anything new on the score with this rumor? Nope..