Dick Allen

In his latest column, Gammons has the Cubs winning the World Series. He predicts Colon and Wood as Cy Young winners as well. Considering he is never right, in fact, couldn't be more wrong in most instances, these prognostications are reasons to rejoice on the South Side.

Wright didn't have surgery. He had some pain in his elbow last spring, which caused him to get behind. He didn't pitch much, and couldn't locate at all. If he has control, he is a very good pitcher. That just hasn't happened consistently yet.

If you could get Washburn for Wunsch, you would move Shoe back to the bullpen, and suddenly things don't look so dire anymore. I doubt they could make this trade without giving up at least a better than average prospect.

The Mets are looking to trade Scott Erickson. He doesn't have to accept a minor league assignment, and has pitched well this spring. Their bullpen only has Stanton and Franco from the left side. The White Sox could probably use Erickson, although I hear he is a Class A Asshole. Just a thought. I think the money is about the same.

KW was after him when he played for Montreal......

The problem is : Billy has been experiencing a "dead arm" period ever since he came to the White Sox. It appears it won't be corrected by opening day. KW should be working the phones for relief help right now.

I believe Man Soo is back.

Wasn't KW the one who last week said that everyone was loose, and that may be what was wrong with this team in the past? Now, at least a few players will be wondering if his idiotic comments were about them, and will tighten up. Why can't KW just go to the player in question, and talk to him about it like a man?

It hit him square on the head, but his skull is so thickened by steroids, he didn't even flinch.

I've noticed most of the games have been 2 1/2 hours or less. The vendors are going to be even more unhappy.

Ginter will never be a good set up man ormiddle reliever, unless he figures out how to get lefties out. They hit .390 off him last year, and something like .350 off him in Charlotte. It has been a problem his whole career.

He is signed for $850,000 this season.

2005

I know it would never happen, but he is a steal at $5.5 million. The Mets were interested in him, and they don't have any top notch pitching prospects.

That's the problem. The "pop" in his bat is history.

I would love Soriano. He seems to be available. He's brutal defensively, but he's a good bet for 40/40 away from Yankee Stadium. You could move him out to the outfield when Magglio leaves, and not lose any production.

Magglio will not be back next year. But the good news is, Willie Harris will hit .350 at Charlotte this season, after being sent down after hitting .186. Next Soxfest will we hear how Willie is ready to bust out on the major league level.

Harold is the anti-Ozzie personality-wise. This may work.

I agree with you, especially with a manager with no experience. I have just felt the team has been grooming Harold for something the past year or so, and will probably offer him this job. Whether or not that is a wise choice remains to be seen.

Peter Gammons predicts 3rd place. That is music to my ears. The Sox are now a lock to win the division.

I'd think it would be an upset if Baines doesn't get the job. He already is on the payroll.

He failed his physical with Pittsburgh, and is a free agent. Supposedly, he has an inner ear problem that is affecting his balance. I used to like him as a part time player, and he seems like a great guy, but since he left, so has his power, and his defense has slipped a bit too. If he could get healthy, I'd sign him and let him play in Charlotte a little to see if he can help the big club.

He did do that, but when the Sox did do the deal, he questioned it. Everett had gone on cold streak just before the trade.

I think you are right, when they are wearing hats. When the hat is off, Esteban's follically challenged dome looks nothing like Ozzie's.

They can sugarcoat it all they want, but Koch is only throwing 90 and still sucks. They should just release him.