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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..

QUOTE(Soxpranos @ Jul 30, 2005 -> 06:28 PM) Neither It's either going to be Willie Harris or some other utility player not yet acquired....If it's Mackowiak, I'm fine with that.

QUOTE(Antonio Osuna @ Jul 30, 2005 -> 06:17 PM) We've already played the Cubs this year. This trade is worthless. Who would you rather have on the roster - Willie Harris or Rob Mackowiak?

QUOTE(daa84 @ Jul 30, 2005 -> 05:20 PM) i would guess tomorrow before the game. if you remember contreras for loaiza was finalized 1 minute before teh deadline last year I'd also have to say that a trade is probably more likely closer to the trade deadline simply because at that point there is no more bluffing from either side.

QUOTE(beck72 @ Jul 30, 2005 -> 04:32 PM) Welcome to soxtalk What ozzie has done [or the sox big lead has allowed him to do] is keep his regulars fresh. They'll need to be for the playoffs. now's the time to give them days off. In September, they'll be playing regularly, and will be in the lineup getting ready for the playoffs that's a positive, not a negative. The sox are winning games while resting their better players. What's not to like? Thanks Beck72! I've been a lurker for a few weeks now, and wanted to offer some of my thoughs, so here I am!. I know where you're coming from with your thoughts...Sure, it can be frustrating, but it's definitely hard to argue with the success he's had.