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QUOTE(fathom @ Mar 13, 2008 -> 09:18 PM) SPOILER: Some was before, some after, I believe. You might want to put spoiler in these posts. Interesting stuff on other sites about the date Jin's grave states as when he died. Oh, I don't read Korean, unfortunately... Fathom, you can't read the spoiler sites...that's cheating!

QUOTE(fathom @ Mar 13, 2008 -> 09:14 PM) Both.....terrible first 45 minutes, great final 15 minutes. That was one of the best twists I've ever seen. What do you mean both? Was it a flashback from before he got to the island, or has he faked his death and gotten remarried? OR, are Sun and Hurley making it look like Jin is dead to fool Sun's father?

I actually found this to be quite the interesting comment as well... WTF?

Whoa. Confused. Was the Jin sequence a flashback or flashforward?

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Mar 12, 2008 -> 10:53 PM) Oh how I would love Uribe to the O's. Sadly I think we're stuck with him at 2B. If there was some way to get Roberts though (without giving up anything major e.g the likes of Uribe, Richar, MacDougal, Shelby, Owens, Anderson etc.), you've got to do it. Extremely unlikely though. I think the only way we're shipping Juan to Baltimore is if we take back Jay Payton. I'd rather keep Juan.

I like it. But I would rather it be Javy/Mark/Jose/Gavin/John

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Mar 12, 2008 -> 09:52 PM) I highly, highly doubt you could talk him in to waiving his NTC in training camp right after signing a new deal. Well, I think you're probably right, but the Mets are odds on favorites to win the NL now, aren't they? It's not exactly a bad place to play...plus, they get out of crappy Shea after this season... I know, it won't happen, but it would be nice to get that money off the books in favor of an OF of Quentin/Anderson/Swish... Obviously, the easier thing would be to deal Pauly...but I don't know that there is a real market for him at this point...

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Mar 12, 2008 -> 09:46 PM) It'll probably depend on how this season goes. If we're on pace to go 70/90 again this year, then he might well waive it to go to a contending team. But the problem is...if we're on pace for that kind of record again, the odds are that things blew up in the field again. Either Anderson sucked or Quentin was hurt or JD had another bad season, etc. If JD is having a decent season and the Sox are in the race, it'd be really hard to move him. If something goes really wrong, what are the odds that JD is having a great season despite everything else being bad? No, I meant, might he waive it right NOW. The Mets need an OF NOW and have been linked to basically every OF'er possible at this point...

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Mar 12, 2008 -> 09:41 PM) JD has a no trade clause this season. Might he waive it for a chance to play for the Mets? Hmm...

I've been posting that damn article in Baseball Prospectus about Brian's defense for the past year and a half. I've always liked the kid, regardless of how he hit, because whether he hits or not will not determine whether this team wins or not. We need him in there for his defense. Let's just hope Ozzie isn't spewing this stuff to try and build his trade value, because I will be severely disheartened if we deal him now. Pauly needs to be dealt now to make room for an OF of Dye/Anderson/Quentin.

I have to say I agree with DA on this one. What happened in 06' was certainly not Brian's fault. And if you want to blame bringing in Erstad on Brian, you should blame it on Kenny, because Brian came to play last spring, beat out Erstad, and then was still not given any real role on the major league club. While Brian didn't exactly hold up his end of the deal offensively in 06', I really think all in all, defensive production included, Brian played pretty much how one would expect a rookie to play in his first mlb action. Why it was deemed that he shouldn't play last year and instead was replaced by Erstad is the fault of two people, mainly: Ozzie and Kenny. I am a big supporter of most people in our organization, but if anyone screwed up the center field position, it was Ozzie and Kenny. We basically have a GG cf in our organization, who needs to learn to hit mlb pitching just like any other young kid. Instead of giving him that chance last year, when it was highly unlikely him learning on the job would really affect the mlb club, they took that away from him and set him back god knows how far. But for those who want to dwell on what's happened in the past and hold grudges, what sense does it make to not put the players who've earned the chance to play out there everyday? What sense does it make to take any chance of Brian becoming the player everyone thought he could be away from him because of what happened in 06' and 07'? Should he not play now because Quentin was brought in, even if Brian is clearly the better choice right now? If Brian is best-suited to play right now, he should be the OD cf starter, end of story. We can figure out how best to fit in Quentin when he becomes healthy.

QUOTE(The Beast @ Mar 11, 2008 -> 07:26 PM) Does anyone still listen to Macneil, Jurko and Harry? How's that show going? They have a great show. I listen to it whenever I get a chance....anything to avoid listening to Bernstein...

QUOTE(Athomeboy_2000 @ Mar 11, 2008 -> 04:51 PM) Sorry, did who have his own show? hood or Goff? Here is the history of both: Goff has been for several years a producer for BandB. He occasionally hosts his own weekend show. Hood: He started as a producer for BandB. After a while he moved up to his own show late at night and then to a show right after "The Wise guys". I believe he was let go, or his contract wasn't renewed, by WSCR. He then left and works with ESPN1000. I dont know his role there since I rarely listen. He joked once with a Score producer to go work for SportingNews Radio because they payed better. I honestly thought hood would go there when he left the Score. Hood works with Carmen DiFalco and Jeff Dickerson on "The Show" on ESPN 1000. He's decent, but is a bit too critical for the amount of knowledge he actually has.

QUOTE(kjshoe04 @ Mar 11, 2008 -> 06:19 PM) Is anyone else sick of both Crede and Rowand? Ahh, you can't hate Rowand for wanting to play here, and you can't blame the two of them for wanting to be on the same team. I am sick of all their fanboys though, yes.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Mar 11, 2008 -> 05:51 PM) He has a huge amount of upside compared to Owens. BA could be a solid 5 tool player. It's more a question of if he's making progress with his previous weaknesses or if he's just cleaning up on bad pitching right now...and that's analysis that I hope our coaching staff is figuring out right now.

QUOTE(witesoxfan @ Mar 11, 2008 -> 05:39 PM) That tells me they are showcasing him rather than giving him an opportunity to prove himself so he can make the team. I think that was the original plan...but he's showcasing a bit too much right now....if the guy shows he's making strides, keep him and deal Owens. I don't think anyone would deny that Brian has more upside than Owens.

I wonder if since the Mets dealt Gomez whether or not they would have interest in Owens...

The real question for me is do they really have the sack to give him a starting role?

QUOTE(Jimbo's Drinker @ Mar 10, 2008 -> 10:06 PM) what else. how about voodoo lounge, jet????? Voodoo Lounge is cool, but as the name implies, more loungy than clubby. Ask the concierge at CP, they'll give you some good info.

Make sure you spend a an afternoon at the outside bar at Harrah's. It gets crowded, wild, and crazy. It's a lot of fun. Then go to a piano bar sometime as well. The piano bar at Harrah's often features two twin girls who are gorgeous and talented. Also, there's a good one at New York, New York in the afternoon.

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Mar 10, 2008 -> 07:46 PM) See what he can do?? Uribe has just under 2000 AB's with the Sox(1959) and holds an astonishingly .292 OBP in that time. What you see is what you get. I understand that Uribe's performance has been unsatisfactory to many. But that doesn't mean Richar should be given a job without earning it or without being healthy. Heck, as far as I'm concerned, I'd rather see Ramirez get the job from what I've seen...

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Mar 10, 2008 -> 05:53 PM) Just a few thoughts on the situation; 1 - I hope the Sox certainly did their research on Quentin's shoulder. At the time of the trade, I remembered hearing they did, but it's not promising to see him being held out etc. ATM. I think he'll start the season on the DL with BA as the 4th OF (unless he shows that he's healthy, then BA is dealt). 2 - Uribe starting at 2B, will frustrate me greatly. Another season of .220 hitting with over 100K's coming up, if he starts every game. Luckily, I think once Richar can actually show he's healthy, he'll be back starting, well at least that's what I'm hoping. Just annoying that you know 2 guys in Quentin and Richar, if healthy will produce decent to good numbers, and neither looks like starting at this point. 3 - And Dick, yes Uribe has a lot of talent. And that's why he annoys me so much with the numbers he puts up. He is capable of producing like Miggy Tejada did in his prime seasons in Oakland. Instead, now he's lost his SS job, and he really should be a bench player. Doesn't deserve another opportunity to start, because he's not going to make the most of it. He doesn't change his swing, and last season was once of his worst defensively. Why is everyone so certain that Richar will produce at 2b? I have no problem with Juan starting at 2b and seeing what he can do. If he falters, replace him. It's as simple as that.

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Mar 10, 2008 -> 02:33 PM) I like Carlos as well. I think it was a nice addition to the ballclub. So much in fact that unless he is unable to swing a bat, he should have the leg up on the LF job. Here is my problem. Time and time again, Williams has said they are going for it THIS season, and he isn't concerned with 2009-2010. While I think that is a terrible way to run a franchise, it's what has come out his mouth. His 07 squad was terrible. The minor league system was in ranked in the mid 20's. So whats the off-season plan. Rip the system until the it's dry as a bone, and acquire players that WON"T START for the 2008 team. So I ask again, what is the plan???? Simply because Carlos doesn't break camp as the starting LF doesn't mean he won't help this team win this year. I think he's going for it this year as he always does, but he also realizes the need to acquire young, cheap players with high upside because of the large core of high-salaried players on out team.

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Mar 10, 2008 -> 02:18 PM) As things are coming together now, some of the moves made were just incredibly short sided on the organizations part. Whether it be poor scouting, poor planning, or just lack of vision, in last year, two rather valuable pieces of the system(Cunningham and Carter) for players that at this point in time are not penciled in to start in 08, yet all off-season we keep hearing how the Sox are gong for it all in 08, In 2007, the team finished 72-90. As it stands right now, the only new full time players are Swisher and Cabrera, and they are relying on an aging core. Whats the plan Kenny? Well, I still have no problem with the Quentin trade- I honestly believe he will be a hell of a player for us in time. But I just don't see Richar as being anything other than a utility player. He has nice plate discipline, which is good for us, but I don't see him ever hitting enough.

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Mar 10, 2008 -> 02:12 PM) Crede picked Boras to be his agent for a reason. When you pick Scott to be your agent, you are getting yourself ready for your own big pay day. Free agency is where Boras clients make there money. He does a fantastic job of it. Crede being linked up with Scott wasn't an accident. He will NOT sign a long term deal with this club unless it was for an insane amount of money, and we all know that won't happen, and it shouldn't. You know, ask Kyle Lohse how he feels about Scott Boras right now. I'd be very careful if I was Joe, because teams are starting to say "the hell with Boras" finally, and that they'd rather find another way to fill a hole than to sign one of Boras's clients to a ridiculous long-term deal.