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It means they can void his contract if they want to do so. It is up to the signing team.

I have no doubt that Russ Ortiz will suffer big time, away from Atlanta. I did just realize I was mixing up Glaus and Ortiz's contracts, that's where I got the $11 million a year from. Also wins are much more a product of the teams behind those particular players. Ortiz keeps playing on division winning teams.

Sometimes you have to view trades outside of the box. Yes we gave up some quality players to get Garcia. But I look at it as basically Seattle has given us $3 million in cash, because we were able to get signed so cheaply.

Yeah if Russ Ortiz is in the 11-12 mil/yr range, there is no doubt that Garcia has to be at least there, if not a notch above that. The sheer fact that we have our pitchers locked up at under market long term deals is a huge bonus for this team, as it gave them the cash to grab other players. If we had kept Olivo and Reed, and tried to sign a pitcher, we would be looking at probably having both Grilli and Diaz in the rotation next year.

Very cute. We might have to be trading in a kitten at this rate... the one we adopted a little while back thought it would be cool to climb the shower curtian. Well lets just say we are shopping for a new shower curtian today

And I thought our elections were exciting... Ukraine makes us look like a B rate movie. http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/europe/12/11...tria/index.html

A guy like this won't play everyday, which would mean that the signing wouldn't bother me. I would love the extra experienced depth, and the fact that we could work the match ups a little better. Plus isn't this the AGon with the arm?

Ack, that should be every team gets a player...

If he did it had to be one of those, every player gets a pick type selections that get guys like Mike Williams on the AS team.

Carlos played 1B? That's news to me...

Happy Birthday big man!!!

Defintately, very inspiring.

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THis isnt' going to happen. IIRC each team who is interested has to put up a bid, just for the right to negotiate with the player. Ichiro was something like $13 million for the Ms to be able to talk to him. We don't have that kind of money.

3 years? Wow. Esteban is a nice guy and all, but that might be the worst contract of all free agency.

Best stance in baseball.

And yet still soxfan420>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> anthrax

Nope it is the honest to God truth. After I read the article, and I talked to Jason, I thought that an out of town Sox fan needed a place to feel at home with other Sox fans. I emailed Brooks and offered to invite the Wallins to check out our White Sox community. Brooks thought it would be a great idea, and passed on our site. He actually gave me the email address to contact them, but I am glad to see they took the initiative and signed up on their own. Now that stuff is all past... Welcome to Soxtalk guys. This is an extremely dedicated and passionate group of Sox fans from all walks of life. There is more knowledge of love the White Sox than just about anywhere else you can find, outside of 35th and Shields. We might argue a little amongst ourselves, but our love for the White Sox unites us all ultimately. I am one of the administrators for the site. My name is Mike and if you have an questions or comments feel free to email or send me a private message. Chisoxfn (Jason) is actually the main man here, as it is his site. He is also a great guy to talk to if you need to know anything. And once again, welcome to Soxtalk, and most importantly congrats on adopting the southsiders as your favorite team

We can't even talk to Maggs until after May 1st now.

Gift certificates towards Soxfest is the only thing I am asking for

How he can not get struck dead by lightning is beyond me

Wow 100+ people on the board right now...

Damn, they'll raise the roof there for sure. One of my favorite memories of broadcasting HS hoops, was doing Manchester HS in the Semi State finals against the eventual state champion, SB Clay. That was an incredible weekend, only surpassed by the final 4 the next weekend.

Right about 2 months, right?

It won't be Carlos AND PK going... it'll be either/or. Its not like we would do deals for Hudson and Vazquez, once one deal gets agreed to, we are done with starting pitching, except for a 5th starter, maybe.