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QUOTE (chw42 @ Jul 10, 2010 -> 10:48 AM) No to Patterson. Semi-maybe to Ibanez. This sort of response really pisses me off. And I don't mean anything personal here, but I want to make an example of this early on before it catches on. Don't flatter yourself enough to think we all care whether you personally sign off on such a move or not - none of us should flatter ourselves this much - if you're going to chime in on something like this, at least take the time to explain your reasoning. Otherwise, we're just clammoring up threads with worthless posts. Again, nothing personal CHW, just want to make a point of this and you were unfortunate enough to be the first one to do it...

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jul 10, 2010 -> 10:48 AM) I know they are sending out flyers on Werth, I dont know if they would want to get rid of both Werth will bring them back a lot more...just depends how much they want to improve their pitching...

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Jul 10, 2010 -> 11:38 AM) I think Corey Patterson would be worth taking a flyer on. Left-handed hitter, solid defensive OF'er at all three positions, and a very good base runner. He should come relatively cheaply too. You'll probably get flamed because of Corey's Cubs' connection, but that's not the worst idea I've ever heard...problem is that I don't think you want to trust him enough to give him regular at bats...and we don't really have any more roster spots to give to guys not getting regular at bats...

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 10, 2010 -> 09:53 AM) Insurance wouldn't kick in for this season, IIRC, it's only if the guy misses the entire season (ie: Joe Nathan). If he can't recover and pitch next year, then we'd get money for him. Well doesn't that suck.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jul 10, 2010 -> 09:25 AM) Riley is gaming the system because he has 3 stars that wanted to play together. Its f***ed up, but I guess if we all had the same thing happening on our side we would be elated. Just think, the Bulls were 1 pick from Wade and Riley f***ed us over then too I was devastated that day...I'm not sure if this has ever really been corroborated, but from what I understand, the Heat were going to take Petrius or something and then Riley, the morning of the draft, happened to see some highlights of Wade while he (Riley) was running on the treadmill, and changed his mind.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 10, 2010 -> 08:39 AM) So this potentially makes for an interesting point. If there is insurance involved here, could this mean we now have the cash to make a bigger move than we thought? It's interesting how on the down-low teams keep this sort of thing....because you're correct, they may be able to cash a check in the mid seven figures now to offset a good portion of his salary for the remainder of the year, and yet we will probably never hear that. All in all though, I don't think money will hold us back this year as much as a lack of bullets to fire.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jul 10, 2010 -> 10:19 AM) well, Wade isnt S+T They traded some first and second round picks as far out as 2015. I did not know that was even allowed.

QUOTE (IamtheHBOMB @ Jul 10, 2010 -> 03:19 AM) The Club is going to be pretty epic with the way our season is shaping up. MLB Network couldn't have picked a better team and season for this show to be about. When did the filming actually occur though, and is it still filming now?

QUOTE (mr_genius @ Jul 9, 2010 -> 10:56 PM) agreed. there should be threat level above each posters name. the drudge siren above the most egregious offenders There is...it even plays a certain song for each of you, depending on how much of a bastard you are...

QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Jul 9, 2010 -> 06:36 PM) http://www.123video.nl/playvideos.asp?MovieID=139211 More specifically, the 1:40 mark. It looks like this is my lucky day...

QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Jul 9, 2010 -> 05:28 PM) Don't get not having my man therapist in there against LHP, and don't get Jones playing this much. Let's get a win anyways though. Therapist has really been taking advantage of his opportunities recently...

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 9, 2010 -> 02:20 PM) I'd say Sox win 2 of 3, with the loss coming in a blowout on Sunday. Ahh, I tend to agree with you...but since you already have lost twice, we'll go quadruple or nothing on a sweep...cool?

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 9, 2010 -> 01:31 PM) Ugh, Castro needs to be playing against LHP! And Greg, still don't think they're trying to get #400 at home for Andruw? Yeah, I gotta say you are right on that one, Fathom... Are we going to bet on this series? And I agree about therapist...

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jul 9, 2010 -> 02:01 PM) Is Oswalt just going to come out every season and say he wont accept a trade to the Sox? The thing is, he is best friends with Jake, or they are good friends anyways...and he still wouldn't consider it...must really not care for us.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 9, 2010 -> 01:20 PM) What kind of player wants to stay with a last place team, with no future, instead of going to a legitimate contender? Honestly, I think we need to realize that these guys are human beings too...maybe the guys doesn't want to move here...I don't understand why sports fans take this so personally sometimes...

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jul 9, 2010 -> 11:06 AM) But, because of Berkman's salary, I'd guess it might take fewer prospects/players in value to get him, than to get LaRoche. Drayton McClane has said he will eat more salary though if it means better prospects...

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 9, 2010 -> 10:19 AM) I'm telling you, KW just needs to hang up the phone with Washington. It's not worth going after Dunn, especially if he's going to be unhappy. Yeah, I agree...I really want us to find out what the DBacks want for Kelly Johnson. But my guess is that would be Gordon Beckham.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 9, 2010 -> 10:06 AM) The price tag was apparently Quentin, Beckham +prospect. Yeah, the hell with that

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jul 9, 2010 -> 10:11 AM) That the WC won't come from the east? And I did say "likely" as far as the Rangers having a better record than us. Their offense is worlds better and we just lost Peavy. And the Rangers could still add a pitcher. No, I meant that we'd have no chance against them in October.

QUOTE (daa84 @ Jul 9, 2010 -> 09:09 AM) id much rather face yankees in a 5 game ALDS than in a 7 game ALCS Or be watching them from our couches.

QUOTE (docsox24 @ Jul 9, 2010 -> 10:07 AM) I am not happy about it but its better than the Twins. They would have signed him in the offseason anyways, so it's probably a good thing that they had to deal Montero to get him.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jul 9, 2010 -> 09:05 AM) Yup. Yeah, it's good that he's apparently not going to the Twins. But this pretty much eliminates any chance of us doing a thing even if we get to the playoffs (we'd play the Yankees in the ALDS, as the WC will come from the east and the Rangers are likely to finish with a better record than us). Oh come on, you can't possibly know this on July 9th...

Oh crap! We didn't even LIST Hughes!

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jul 9, 2010 -> 09:01 AM) Sabathia/Lee/Burnett/Pettite. Yeah, it's pretty much a wrap. How could you leave off Javy??? On a more serious note, you can't worry about the Yankees until you have to cross that bridge. First goal needs to be making the postseason, and him not being on the Twins definitely improves our chances, IMO.

Love the "laser rubber arm" description.