Dick Allen

No way. You would just be setting him up for another injury.

QUOTE(qwerty @ Nov 3, 2005 -> 04:30 PM) His agent is gonna be pushing hard for that no trade clause... thus the problem. They all do, but it will be interesting to see if someone gives him one. If not, his service time with the White Sox may actually help the Sox cause in re-signing him. I would love to see him back, but I think it would be silly giving him too many years. A guy like Paulie can get old quick and on the other hand he may age with the bat well. I am still very concerned with his hip, although it seems to have become a non issue the past couple seasons. I seriously doubt an NL team is going to give him the length his agent wants, it may take him 20 minutes to run to first base in 7 years.

QUOTE(qwerty @ Nov 3, 2005 -> 04:26 PM) How many no trade clauses have the sox offered in their history? Just doesn't happen. They wouldn't give him one. But if he wasn't traded the first 3 years of the contract, he would have an automatic one, just like the Big Hurt has had the last 4 seasons.

QUOTE(qwerty @ Nov 3, 2005 -> 04:19 PM) The sox will definitely not offer konerko a trade clause either will the red sox. If the red sox signed konerko with a no trade clause other players on the red sox will get full and partial no trade clauses... it is already in some contracts that it kicks in. Red sox are out of the hunt for konerko and were never players for him in my opnion anyway. If Konerko signed back with the White Sox, he would only need a no trade for the first 3 years. After that he would be a 5 and 10 man and he would have the right to refuse a trade anyway.

QUOTE(aboz56 @ Nov 3, 2005 -> 10:34 AM) Well if we save the money, at least we can look at a long term deal for Contreras and Garland this offseason. Then you'll also save for the future for a new deal for Buehrle, who has next year plus an option year left. How old do you think Contreras really is? There is no way he's anywhere near the 32 that is on his baseball card. But I agree, with the others.

The only way I would give Konerko anymore than 5 years, and really I think that is too long, is if those last couple years are based on performance the previous years. If he hit .220 with 12 homers, I would need the option to void the contract. That isn't going to happen. Paulie is going to have to accept a discounted contract to stay here I believe. Its still not out of the question he wouldn't despite what his father said. If he leaves the Sox will get someone decent to replace him.

QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ Nov 2, 2005 -> 01:47 PM) Hands down: Paul Konerko's firstball-fastball grandslam in game two of the World Series. I was in attendance for that one and I honestly thought the place was going to go down. I've never, ever, ever been apart of such an electric sporting moment in my entire life. It was one of those things I'll never forget for the rest of my life. It was pure elation. Also, the Konerko slam trumped Podsednik's walk-off. It was not even close. I agree.

QUOTE(fathom @ Nov 1, 2005 -> 07:41 PM) I couldn't agree more about him accepting what he got. I'll remember Uribe's incredible defense in Game 4 a hell of a lot longer than I will remember whether or not any of them won the Gold Glove. One thing I'll give Rowand a lot of credit for this year is he picked his leadership ability up. You can tell he's one of the guys that a lot of other players look up to. None of the guys who are getting Silver Sluggers or Gold Gloves, or Cy Youngs or MVPs were in a parade last Friday. The 2 Uribe plays were incredible. Back to back almost perfectly opposite of each other. I really wonder what other SS could make both those plays. A few could make the one in the stands, but who really has the arm strength to make that final out?

QUOTE(fathom @ Nov 1, 2005 -> 07:13 PM) Yes, his arm was awful this year compared to how he was throwing the previous few seasons. Rowand seemed to struggle getting enough air on his throws home this season, and they ended up getting slowed down far too often by the infield grass. I just remember Rowand's arm being a lot stronger/accurate in previous seasons. Like I said, there's no comparison between his arm and that of guys like Kotsay, Ichiro, Hunter, etc. You're right about his throws. He did have a streak of a couple weeks where he was throwing great, and of course had that streak of unbelievable plays around the time they were in NY this year, but most of the year he was hunting rattlesnakes with his throws, which indicates he was really overthrowing, something he seemed to be doing with his swing as well at times. He had a great year catching the ball defensively, but its understandable how he didn't win the GG. I think he'll take what he got.

It probably wouldn't be until Spring if it happens.

The White Sox got the only award that matters. They all got to hoist it up over their heads in front of millions of people in person and on television last Friday afternoon. Gold gloves while nice mean nothing. Didn't Palmiero win one a few years ago when he was primarily a DH? Its a popularity contest. The White Sox are World Champions. Who cares about anything else?

KW's other dilema is he has to find a spot for Brian Anderson to play. He more than likely isn't going or want to send him back to Charlotte, that would be counterproductive, and he won't want him wasting away on the bench. I really think Rowand could be the odd man out here. I really think the Sox need some LH hitting, that's why I mentioned Giles. Maybe Griffey would be revisited. If Everett and Thomas were gone, you could have room for Griffey or Giles and Konerko with the OFs rotating playing DH.

Let them both go and get Brian Giles. Frank, if he plays again, and that is still not anywhere near a sure thing, can only be expected to get hurt again. Let these guys go, sign Giles and Konerko, make a few adjustments to the bullpen, and defend the title.

If boosters were paying football recruits, what must the Illini baskeball team's payroll be? No wonder Dee Brown didn't go pro.

10 minutes would probably mean you would have to run. I would guess its about a 15 minute walk and I walk pretty fast.

QUOTE(fathom @ Oct 27, 2005 -> 04:52 PM) The question I'm still waiting to be answered would be: What's the rule about players being allowed to advance if Uribe would have ended up completely in the crowd? I can't recall if it's one or two bases. I remember Carlos Pena having that happen to him a few years ago vs the Sox. I'm pretty sure its 2 bases. I think its the base you're going to plus one when the ball is pitched in that situation.

Ozzie is not happy with Rowand playing so deep.

Jenks is coming in. Personally, I would have stayed with Cotts. Blow them away Bobby.

Could you imagine how good this team would be if they could recognize sliders in the dirt and lay off them?

Aaron is a horrible bunter. Now you just put him in the hole.

They said earlier Jenks was only available for a batter or 2.

How about an insurance run or 5.

QUOTE(CYGarland @ Oct 26, 2005 -> 09:38 PM) I just s*** my pants!!!!! URIBE PLAY OF THE YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Konerko with a good pick.

Its raining downtown. I'm sure the CPD wouldn't mind if the Sox won tonight.

If Cotts gets out of this, they should leave him in for the ninth. I don't want to see Pablo Ozuna on the hill in extra innings.