Dick Allen

Red Sox looking to acquire Uribe in deal with Chicago July 23, 2008 By Danny Knobler CBSSports.com Senior Writer Tell Danny your opinion! The Red Sox are deep in conversations with the White Sox on a trade that would send infielder Juan Uribe to Boston, according to sources. Uribe is batting just .225 in limited playing time this season, but his three home runs are one more than all Red Sox shortstops have hit. Boston shortstops are 28th in the majors in runs scored and 23rd in RBIs. It's not clear who the White Sox would get in return for Uribe, but one possibility is Alex Cora, the utility infielder who has fallen out of favor in Boston. The White Sox want to rid themselves of Uribe's $4.5 million contract, perhaps in hopes of rekindling talks with Baltimore about second baseman Brian Roberts. If the White Sox could acquire Roberts, or another second baseman, they could shift Alexei Ramirez to shortstop and trade Orlando Cabrera, possibly to the Dodgers. The possibility of trading for Roberts and then dealing Cabrera was first reported by FoxSports.com. Chicago is still looking for a starting pitcher to replace injured Jose Contreras. They could try to deal Cabrera for Derek Lowe, although the Dodgers don't have much depth in their rotation and would be hesitant to part with him.

QUOTE (Flash Tizzle @ Jul 23, 2008 -> 07:00 PM) No one can say definitely as of now sure they'll give it to that druggie. Sure, if he doesn't have a sharp dropoff it's possible, but I hope whoever is in the running for MVP by seasons end (whether it's Quentin or not) statistics and actual value are taken over a feel good story and one's ability to hit baseballs far in an exhibition game. It would be pretty hard to look away if he has 30 or 40 more RBI than anyone else, but if Quentin keeps it up and the Sox win, he'll have a pretty good shot.

QUOTE (GreatScott82 @ Jul 23, 2008 -> 03:48 PM) Reports out of San Fran say the Sox are one of the 4 still interested. Hell yea KW should attempt to get this guy, with the way Thorton (who i think will rebound) and Logan (i think he needs to re-do his approach down in triple-a) have been suckin Street will be that final piece to a bullpen that can be one of the best in White Sox history. Jenks, Dotel, Linebrink, Street. WOWZA! I read somewhere where Street's last outing raised a lot of red flags. He blew his 5th save, his velocity was down, and I guess his arm angle was lower than usual suggesting a possible injury.

Obviously, it won't happen, but the whole idea of the 3 way would be for the significant prospects(s) going to Baltimore would be coming from the Dodgers. The White Sox could throw in a lower rated guy or 2. The reason the Sox could do this is because Ramirez is supposedly a better SS than 2B. If you look at range factor, zone rating and fielding pct. Roberts this year has been a better defensive 2b than Ramirez. So, I don't think you lose much, if anything defensively. You have a guy who is a better fit as a leadoff man, a spot where once again fathom pointed out when the leadoff guy struggles, so does the White Sox offense., and he's under control for 2009.If you think the White Sox should just go after Roberts in the offseason, I think trading Cabrera is trading 2 draft picks who you have to sign and develop vs. trading bonus already paid, established minor leaguers who have shown they have an excellent chance at a decent career. I'd give up the picks anytime. You'll also get picks when Roberts leaves, which could be around the time Beckham might be ready.

And the Sox could have had a 2.5 game lead on Minnesota today.

QUOTE (Chi Town Sox @ Jul 23, 2008 -> 02:46 PM) it WAS pablo Now ITS Konerko

QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Jul 23, 2008 -> 02:44 PM) Yeah, I think Pablo was the emergency catcher, I have no idea who it would be if Hall and AJ both had to leave a game Konerko.

KW needs to get Blum. Anything to end the Uribe era.

QUOTE (Princess Dye @ Jul 23, 2008 -> 02:35 PM) Octavio should just be the whole bullpen If you read Soxtalk earlier this year, he shouldn't pitch in any close games.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 23, 2008 -> 02:32 PM) Javy gets paid a lot of money. It would be nice if he could allow less runs than what the Sox score on occasion. As DAllen says all the time, he puts up the big numbers in terms of strike outs, but he struggles to actually win games. I wonder what Javy's stats are when his team is in first place or within 3 games. I think if he spent his entire career withw the Pittsburgh Pirates he would have a Cy Young or 2 right now.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Jul 23, 2008 -> 02:31 PM) That's the problem. Waiting for the homer train. We need to be more aggressive then that In the 7th, I don't think you have much of a choice. If he swings and misses chances are one of those guys is out. Its just too bad hit hit into a DP. A pop out there and its probably at least 8-6 right now.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jul 23, 2008 -> 02:30 PM) The same Gavin who has an ERA of 4.85 in his last 5 starts? What? Javy Vazquez had a 4.84 ERA for the season in 2006, yet a lot were thrilled KW gave him $40 million. Maybe they should check KW's attic for duffel bags.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Jul 23, 2008 -> 03:29 PM) Carlos GIDP. Why weren't two fast runner in OC and Swish not running? Hit and run would be nice, but NOOOO! When its 8-4 and a guy with 25 homers is at bat, I think you want to try and see if he can make it 8-7

DPs are killers.

QUOTE (alexgtp @ Jul 23, 2008 -> 03:27 PM) Why did ozzie get tossed watching freaking gamecast blows!! He called the umpire names and yelled at him.

American Airlines final boarding call to Charlotte, paging Mr. Boone Logan.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 23, 2008 -> 03:01 PM) Somebody help me out; how did Richard look? Thanks in advance. Mixed bag. There was some to like. I think his motion really screws some guys up. Obviously, he's nervous and Texas can hit. If Contreras can't go, I think he'll get another shot. Of course if Contreras had the same outing, there would be about 75 posts calling for his release.

QUOTE (whitesoxbrian @ Jul 23, 2008 -> 02:57 PM) Perhaps you should read the post following- I never read up on his stats as I guessed he was more near his career mark at .260. I then corrected myself. Good. Admitting you have no idea what you are talking about is a good start.

QUOTE (whitesoxbrian @ Jul 23, 2008 -> 02:53 PM) We single-handedly let Detroit back into this race. A loss today and they'll be only 4.5 back. The Sox lost the must win on Sunday. The season has been over for 3 days. I agree with you though, one thought for a miracle would be for KW to go get Geoff Blum back. He can play several positions terribly.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jul 23, 2008 -> 01:23 PM) I understand that. The O's weren't going to be getting OC, but somehow there was talk that the Sox would have to give up more than OC in order to acquire Roberts in a 3 way. That just doesn't make sense to me. I realize Roberts isn't a FA at the end of the year but I still think OC is more valuable. Now if the Sox were making two seperate deals (which could be the case based on some of the wording I saw) than I could see the Sox not having enough to get Roberts (especially if they are hesitant with giving up Fields). I disagree with you. I think 220 games with Brian Roberts is definitely worth more than 60 games with OC.

QUOTE (Jimbo's Drinker @ Jul 23, 2008 -> 02:16 PM) Game over!!! here comes a Hamilton HR That ball was crushed.

95%

QUOTE (tommy @ Jul 23, 2008 -> 01:50 PM) Hawk and DJ still don't know what the injury is. DADGUMMIT.

I am so thankful the Cubs sold Josh Hamilton to Cincinatti.

Contreras would have given up 5 runs during this break. That's 13 on the day.