Harry Chappas

When they did not even generate offense on the 2 min 5 on 3 and then the 5 minute 5 on 4 I thought the game was over. I thought the defense and Hendry and the new guy especially stood tall tonight especially with Wiz out. Barker seems to be getting comfortable as well. They seemed to protect Crawford pretty well. Seabrook and Keith are going ot be the reason why $$$ is not spent on the blue line this summer and I think it is a smart move another scorer and this team could be really good next year. I like Jason Williams as well. Kane really did step up after that big hit and made a really nice play. He seemed to be a little gun shy up unitl that point....I say that as he had two points. They played 7 rookies last night and 8 against Vancouver that is amazing. Sopel and Wiz (after the 1st) were out as well. They seem to play better without Havlat and Bulin........... Ladd and Byf could really be something. The thing about Byf is things happen when he is on the ice. The Ben Eager putting the head down and drawing the big penalty was huge. The Hawks really played in control for the first time in...........I can not reacall. They let the Ducks shot themselves in the head all night. It seemed that they were cognizant of the fact that they had to protect Crawford and be smart and they were. Other than not capitalizing on the penalties more they looked like a sound hockey team last night. If Havlat and Bulin could earn their money they could be something although I think the kids would defer to them more.... I think I underestimated Robert Lang and the things that a Craig Adams could do as well. Great game.

If Joe Crede is healthy KW will try and get MLB talent that can produce this year or an A level non-40 man prospect. Sending Fields to AAA only makes him better and I am not sure why that is viewed as a bad thing here. Crede is an above average fielder and average hitter that if he progresses and plays for a contract is a very real MLB proven asset. If the Sox did not have a shot this year than they should give him away but they do have a shot and a healthy Crede is an asset to that with Fields as a legitimate back-up. If Joe wants a long term deal I believe the Sox sign him and move Fields especially if he is producing big time at AAA. What is the benefit of giving Crede away? Fields isn't going to be realeased or traded he will be allowed to be where he should be AAA and be great insurance policy if Joe is not healthy. Buddy Bell is the minor league coordinator who can spend some time working with Fields which is a great thing as well.

QUOTE(santo=dorf @ Mar 6, 2008 -> 04:51 AM) What's a backup catcher's primary duties? Be good defensively, handle the pitchers well, and throw base runners out. The bat comes last, and last time I checked AJ batting right handed with one hand against lefties would be an upgrade over a torn labrum Hall. There are a few million reasons why Hall will make the team. Cole's real first name is Melville BTW. He was a minor league rule 5 pick-up. I like Mel Armstrong.

QUOTE(BFirebird @ Mar 5, 2008 -> 03:06 PM) Which team did they skip? cubs Buerhle 4 shut out innings. Well at least thus far the Sox seem to be taking spring training seriously.

Swish leaves 'em loaded. A hit (Richar), 2 walks (Dye & Anderson) and error (AJ) lead to a run - Fields some sort of sacrifice to get the run. 1-0 Sox B2

QUOTE(shipps @ Mar 5, 2008 -> 09:47 AM) When did I ever say throw 55 million at Walker?How about draft better and be more strategic in a trade with someone?Angelo is supposed to be a professional at making decisions like these and we wind up with not even a valid number 2 reciever let alone a number 1.I dont know,maybe he will draft a good one this year but history suggests otherwise. Who drafted Berrian?

QUOTE(Shamrock4Life @ Mar 4, 2008 -> 09:21 PM) wait, xm on the computer now lets you stream MLB games? and I think Stone and the Sox will work out a long term deal for him here on the South Side. I actually do not know I got XM at Christmas. I listen to XM on the computer at work but do not know if they blacked out these type of things...........sorry

I really hope Obama drops the gloves and attacks Hillary for all she is worth. Go after Bill's stay in the White House. I would start with the fact that her experience resulted in the Clinton's having Obama and letting him go, will Hillary let him go as well. What 3 AM phone calls did Bill address, we know what Bill was up to at 3AM in the White House........it wasn't answering the phone unless it was from Monica. As GWB fought his father's war and got us into the Iraq mess will Hillary now try and fight Big Bill's war and get us into a deeper mess. Time for someone to clean up after the Bush and Clinton frat parties. Call the White House a Frat House go at it hard. Destroy Hillary and run agin in 4 years if need be. Bring up her taxes, Whitewater and all that. They need to do this as the America people need to be reminded of how ill the Clinton's will make you feel. The Obama campaign appears to be in cruise control mode and are being kicked and are trying to ignore it. The media caters to this crap and it is garnering votes and press for Hillary.

Next to melodious sounds of Stonehenge to take me through the summer the next best Sox news Count dealing and Thor appearing healthy. A nice showing by Obama and this could be a very good day.

QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Mar 4, 2008 -> 01:16 PM) We don't have any true replacements for Thome. Swisher to LF, Quintin to RF and Anderson to CF and Dye to DH while Quintin/Owens/ or Anderson play more. You see I beleive Anderson should be the starting CF because he makes the defense better. An outfield of Quintin/Anderson/Swisher is really really good and will hel pthe young pitching. Thome's bat will be missed by the defense makes up for it. As for losing Jenks that hurts but if Dotel is healthy they still have an option. Now if both are hurt.....well at some time (like last year) injuries will do you in. I just think they can survive better this year.

I'd rather have our radio colorman pitching than Marquis.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Mar 4, 2008 -> 11:05 AM) And at this news, I'm rapidly renewing Gameday audio. XM on the computer is worth it even more.

Based on early reviews this team is in much better position to sustain an injury than last season. I really hope I never have to watch a talentless player like Andy Gonzalez again. Outside of Buerhle, Vazquez and possibly AJ we could replace any player on this team and in some cases be a more rounded ball club becasue of it.

As the season wears on a team will get desperate and give a legitimate prospect for Roberts if he could be the missing piece. One legitimate prospect is better than anything the cubs are offering.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Mar 4, 2008 -> 08:36 AM) Wow. Any story about the details? Was Singleton fired, or did he quit? He is one of the nicest guys in baseball. I hope he lands on his feet. On the other hand, we are getting one of the best broadcasters in baseball. Hopefully he will make Ed Farmer listenable again. Merge with the Lopez thread......says Singleton going ot Baseball Tonight. Great move for him.

Wow that is awesome. This season is looking good already.

Sounds like Richar is having a bad day.......Fields also appears to be stuggling. It appears this spring that the guys the Sox are counitng on are geting the job done and those players that you never heard of are costing hte team runs.....oh them and Mike McDougal

To make this point valid you need to look at the bonus paid historically to these players as well as to draft picks. Borchard was given a huge bonus remember. Who got the larger bonus Magglio Ordonez or Joe Borchard?

QUOTE(Soxbadger @ Mar 3, 2008 -> 09:55 AM) The county does more things than people give it credit for. If you go to "City Hall", 50% of it is county. Places like the Cook County Recorder, Cook County Hospital, etc are all paid with County money. The Cook County court system (not just the jails but the entire system) is paid by Cook County. And I really dont think people who live in Kenilworth, Wilmette, consider themselves to be part of Chicago, and I really doubt that they will be moving to Indiana in the near future. You talk about Old Orchard, but look at Northbrook Court. Its built on Lake Cook Road, but on the Cook side therefore meaning that it has higher sales tax. The nicer car dealerships are on the Cook County side (Cadillac, Bentley) when they could easily move 2 blocks north and have their customers play Lake County sales tax... People pay a premium to live in Cook County, they are free to move if they dont like it. Can somebody list the property taxes of cook county v. the corresponding border counties. I think the best way to do it is live in Cook but shop outside. I also think Todd is going to get wiped out in the next election. Although county employees make a pretty good chunck of change and are happy.

With the young inexperienced pitchers he should start and play centerfield everyday. We need the best possible defense out there everyday and Anderson is head and shoulders above anyone we have. His offense is more assured than Owens and Quintin/Owens and Swisher in left and center really bring down our defense. This organization takes winter ball more seriously than the regular season (I am only half joking).

QUOTE(lvjeremylv @ Feb 29, 2008 -> 04:04 PM) Thank you. At least someone here sees that ST isn't designed to do stupid things. The ONLY thing that can come of having guys like Thome or AJ steal a base is a pulled hamstring or worse. They were probably botched hit-and-runs not straight steals.

My $.02 was that the episode is not really time travel, at least I hope not, bit more along the lines of Desmond kind of..........oh to hell, I have no clue what is going on but it was done pretty good. Jack is starting to annoy me.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Feb 28, 2008 -> 04:11 PM) 4 AB. Seriously, 4 spring ABs against some god awful pitchers. Don't do yourself the disservice of getting overly excited about spring production especially when they're only 2 games in. I bet the lead story on Comcast Sportsnight is Fukodome's day at the park.

For the right price the cubs will play at US Cellular. If the ISA owns both parks they'd make it worth it (ie all cubs v. Sox games are revenued as Sox home games not the Sox being the home team as far as batting last but they get all of the revenue). I also beleive they would not let the cubs or the NL opppnent use their clubhouse (ie temporary clubhouse). The important thing is that the Iowa folks and vangabond traveler's may like what they see at US Cellular. Cub tix will be averaging over $70/each by the time all is said and done.

QUOTE(SoxAce @ Feb 27, 2008 -> 11:06 PM) Fields doesn't sign Contract sheet Boras clients signed it Berry clients didn't. Sounds like a pointless stand to me.