Harry Chappas

Valido is the stud shortstop we jsut drafted, correct? I thought he was bordering on unsignable?

Sunday I see KW sitting in plain view for every pitch behind the plate. Then there are comments issued by Rick Hahn on the Rivera pick-up. Based on the other threads this looks like a decent move. Does anyone have any idea of who is calling the shots for this team. The next three weeks are huge in determining the future of this team with the likes of Colon and marketability or picking up players for a playoff run. Just wondering if the Management Team (JR and the boys,) realize this.

No problem with that getting it on with another player, "not that there is anything wrong with that," could cause clubhouse dissention. Maybe there are things going on in the Padre clubhouse.....

I just glanced at USA Today and it stated that the catcher we claimed from the Padres was the 12th pick overall in 2000 and was traded for 'Mean' Gene Kingsdale. Any word on what this guy may have to offer?

That article is exactly right. McDowell is nowhere near managing but that style of managing is what he is talking about. Know your players and what they can and can not do and go with it. I have never seen Backman manager but I have seen him play and loved those late 80's Mets. This is the attitude and style we need. Manuel shoudl know that Thomas hits better when he plays the field and we make up for the loss in defense with a fierce bat but nope we keep the inept stylings of Paul Konerko.

Dumb GMs trade the future. You have to try and see if the GM will bite, because if you don't do it, you'll never know. Smoltz for Doyle Alexander 2003??????

The dude from Texas (he is a sophomore,) is awesome and will be a top five pick and probably go right to the bigs as a closer.

He is lazy and pisses me off but I would be more concerned with Konerko, Crede, CF, SS, and middle relief (White/ Gordon,) rather than Jimenez. I think he will wake up one of these days. I like his approach to hitting. Hell, bring up Miles and DH Jimenez. We really need a centerfielder, anyone that can play any type of defense.

Paulie is getting a leason in what it takes to be in the majors. Frank as Frank is one of the best in baseball, along with very few that can lead as hitters, not just home run hitters. 3-4 with 2 RBI and a homer 1-2 with 2 walks and a run scored Not 1-4 Homer, 2 RBI, 3 K's, 6 left on.

And that's a bad thing?

Frank Thomas is the only guy we have that carry this team and one of the few in baseball. The last six games prove this. Paul Konerko's days are over at first as Thomas and Daubach are playing well. Daubach should be our DH, or Aaron Miles.

Sure it cost us. Who lead off the ninth and who would've. Now what happens if this takes place three innings earlier. This is why we are not succeeding.

That may account for the second half of last season but he had a good spring.

It was both of them. I think the Japenese clubhouse guy got a shot as well.

He is a piece of s***. It is late and I am tired but he is an asshole!!!!!!!!!

We need a rep and Loiaza is the only other option, maybe Jimenez. Let's hope for Frank, he may get voted????? Wishful thinking, I know.

I do not recall four better pitched games by Sox starters as the last four. Hell I don't recall two consecutive like the last four. It is a shame we have to hope for 2-2.

So did Sammy. I guess he has to judge the distance differently with an uncorked bat. This has to lead off Sportscenter.

Forgot the $30,000 left on the hotel counter. This is my favorite and a direct indication of his steroid problem, IMO.

The biggest steroid one, the $30K left on the hotel desk in Costa Rica this was where I believe MLB covers things up, why was this not an issue.

This team needs a CF that can actually play defense. When a hard hit ground ball up the middle rolls to the wall for a double, wea re in bad shape. If we didn't have four guys hitting like they have never played the game before I would agree he is useless but we have nothiing to lose. Joe Borchard is not a centerfielder neitehr is harris. If we are going to take this mindset, put Konerko at third. We need to do soemthing to change the make-up of this team. If I hear about f'ing chemistry again I am going to puke we sucka nd need something. Trade Colon and Konerko for Nick Johnson and Weaver, f***, do soemthing. Who si running this circus anyway, I have faith but it is waning.

Do you think there is a chance he may resign?

I am not an expert in anything but I kind of want to go over the marks against sosa that have not affected his image. Thomas is destroyed for far less. In recent memory, (this morning,) there are quotes of him refusing to go to rehab and that this is not an issue as it is too late now. His team was almost swept and lost their first place standing yet he thinks he is too good for the minors. Knock off the bulls*** THAT team needs me to win. Contract negotiations that almost get him traded and then his talk he may leave after this season. Never showing up to spring training on time. Thomas does this and he is the f***ing antichrist. Steroids, steroids, steroids. This m-f'er is the poster boy. Cork, cork, cork Rum bottle, rum bottle, rum bottle. These are off the top of my head.

What is the story on Powell and Harrington, just curious? and bored at work

My Detroit Red Wings jersey for Bob Corkum will come in handy. Now if he and shamee were the same number....wait........