Steff

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Aug 1, 2007 -> 01:36 AM) This team is in bad, bad shape right now for 08 and we really had a chance to at least infuse the organization with some talent and we did squat. Kenny f***ed up big time. LMAO.. I said that last week and nearly got beheaded!

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 1, 2007 -> 09:20 AM) Actually, he has said (and so has his agent) on more than one occasion he wants to keep playing here. I understand. However his detailed desires have not been made known per his employers request. Sorry if I was not clear in my previous post.

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Aug 1, 2007 -> 09:12 AM) He's neither a midget, nor mental, but he's a mental midget. There is a difference when the words are used together. That sounds like girly logic..

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Aug 1, 2007 -> 09:08 AM) How do you get results, if you don't put them out there to try and get results? Floyd is bad... but what if he's told you are going to get your shot, it's now or never, you have the rest of the season to put it together, mental midget... get it right, or get DFA'd. By the way, what is his contract status? Yikes.. who peed in your Cheerios this morning..?

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Aug 1, 2007 -> 08:56 AM) Steff, For 2 years, its a no brainer. You sign him. But I would think that Dye would want more years considering where he is at his age. If we could move him to DH, sure again no brainer. The guy can hit. I think he will be able to hit until he is 40. Its how his legs hold up that worries me. How he will hold up in the OF. Dye plays hard in the OF. He doesn't dog it, and as he gets older that aggressiveness might create some nagging injuries. Since Dye has said nothing regarding his future contract desires - per the request of his employer not to negotiate contracts during the season - I guess we should wait until he does so we can offer up realistic suggestions and not be poopy to those who chose to remain optimistic about him.

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Aug 1, 2007 -> 08:48 AM) So you want to sign him for 3 years and have a 36/37 year old in RF. You didn't ask me, but I would accept a 2 year deal. He's minor compared to the other problems this club has.

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Aug 1, 2007 -> 08:44 AM) He doesn't work well out of the pen. He pretty much just needs shut down at this point. He's not working well anywhere at this point. Though I am not in favor of tossing $10mil out in the pen to rot - because that is what will happen if he's put out there. Examine him... and hope he's got MINOR soreness somewhere. Give him some shots, rehab him, something, anything! But to give away a game every 5th day is bulls***, and that's what's happening now.

QUOTE(bkmoney @ Aug 1, 2007 -> 08:09 AM) On Mike North this morning they were talking about how Jose is still going through a divorce and has been since opening day. I kinda feel for him now.. I say send him down to AAA or shut him down completely for at least august and see what he can do when hes back. just get the divorce over with. The divorce has been going on since before Christmas and from rumors, it's a doosey and not expected to end soon, or nicely. However, that's not an excuse. Other players have dealt with much worse and held it together between the lines.

QUOTE(SoxFan77 @ Jul 31, 2007 -> 03:21 PM) He stated he was disappointed.. That is not assuming.. Good, I know for future reference how serious to take your comments/statements The guy couldn't have been any more clear in refrencing why he was disappointed. The quote is in black and white. Why you chose to make more of it is beyond me. But don't get all pissy when you're called out for attributing comments to him that he didn't say, or somehow pretending that you know how the guy feels beyond the words that came out of his mouth. And if you can't identify humor, I'm sorry, but that is your problem to deal with.

QUOTE(SoxFan77 @ Jul 31, 2007 -> 03:17 PM) No where did he state that he was excited about playing for the Friars.. only he was disappointed. Can you leave out the childish side comments... You're right, he didn't. I was assuming, just like you were doing. And no, I can't.

QUOTE(SoxFan77 @ Jul 31, 2007 -> 03:04 PM) I did.. There is no reason to be disappointed.. Its not like he can never come back.. Towers is not going to pick up his option, if he wants to bid his services for the sox next year.. welcome back.. He should be excited about a chance to make the playoffs, not bummed that he is going to a winner. Of course there's no way that he can be disappointed about leaving the team he's loved for 20 years and excited about playing for the post season, right..? I bet he can't walk and chew gum at the same time either...

QUOTE(SoxFan77 @ Jul 31, 2007 -> 03:00 PM) And I did just that.. He is disappointed.. Why? I would be jumping for joy.. He played for the Sox.. He will love to play in SD for a winning team, with a very good shot at making the playoffs.. What is there to be disappointed in? "It hurts to go from the team you grew up watching and idolized as a kid." It's pretty clear if you just read the words he actually said.

QUOTE(iamshack @ Jul 31, 2007 -> 02:58 PM) Trying to cheer him up, Steff! I'm sure he'll be fine also. Deep down I'm sure they all get that it's business. But still it's sad to leave friends, and a lifelong loyalty. Him more than a lot of others I would imagine.

QUOTE(SoxFan77 @ Jul 31, 2007 -> 02:54 PM) The first part of his statement.. about being disappointed... I read into as he didn't want to leave the sox. OK. I just perfer to read what they say since they, especially Mac, are really pretty simple guys who just love to play ball.

QUOTE(iamshack @ Jul 31, 2007 -> 02:46 PM) Agreed, but Rob will get over it. Soon, he'll be excited about the prospects of entering a pennant race and honestly, there are worst areas to get dealt to than San Diego, CA. He's dissapointed now, but he'll be alright. Someone say he wouldn't?

QUOTE(SoxFan77 @ Jul 31, 2007 -> 02:45 PM) Really is that professional? I don't think so.. you don't go around telling the press..ie your new team, you would have rather been on a losing club then move off to have a shot at winning. Its a business... I am sure Rob Mac is not going to be saying that if we offer him a MLC with a invite to ST.. but since he loves the Sox he will take it huh? If that's what he said, you might be right. He said nothing like that. He's sad to leave an orginization he loves. Nothing more, nothing less.

QUOTE(SoxFan77 @ Jul 31, 2007 -> 02:37 PM) Yeah it must suck to go from a one of the worst teams in baseball, to a potential playoff bound one.. GOD Who would want to play for a winner? God forbid a player be sentimental about a team he not only worked for, but loved. :rolleyes.

QUOTE(winninguglyin83 @ Jul 31, 2007 -> 02:14 PM) So I guess nobody else thinks we're going to win 27 in a row and get back in contention? terrible, terrible attitudes out there. KW is going to figure this thing out. One more good game by Sisco and he'll be up to right the ship.

QUOTE(kwolf68 @ Jul 31, 2007 -> 02:02 PM) He was banned before he type his last period. Incorrect.

QUOTE(Buehrle>Wood @ Jul 31, 2007 -> 01:59 PM) Random dude claiming inside info on WSI says Dye to D-Backs. Probably not true. I pitty him... they will eat him alive if they haven't already.

QUOTE(Jimbo's Drinker @ Jul 31, 2007 -> 01:33 PM) probably to announce his extension....dammit KW. LMAO

QUOTE(BearSox @ Jul 31, 2007 -> 01:15 PM) we don't know who the minor leaguer is yet... lets wait and see before we bang down KW's door hold torches and pitch forkes. Silly rabbit.. that would not be the Soxtalk way.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jul 30, 2007 -> 10:03 PM) Damn this season has been entertaining as hell thus far. A lot more fire-house scenes and just a s***load of laughs. I just started watching (thanks to Artie) and I am enjoying it. Loved watching Dennis try to play basketball.

QUOTE(LowerCaseRepublican @ Jul 30, 2007 -> 09:35 AM) I think he's giving everything to charity so daddy nor the rest of the family is going to get anything, basically because Paris has acted like an outright ass to say the least. He's already gave Rick and Kathy an estimated $80 million moons ago, as well as a salary the past 30 years, and majority control over what's left of the operating business. Perhaps if he didn't give the money to irresponsible twits they would not have produced an irresponsible twat. I don't think anyone will disagree with your ass comment. LOL.

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