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I'd be happy with 280 / 25 - 30 hr / 90 rbi. I think Frank is gonna have a monster year.

I hated to see Nossek resign, but I like the Harold hire. He might be the perfect compliment to Ozzie's style. I really like that the Sox are loading up the staff with ex - Sox players, guys who give a crap about the organization they are working for. This might be a good way to build some tradition and some "White Sox attitude" for the players, the organization and the fans as well. It's why I've always been proud to be a Sox fan cause our fans got an edge...I'd like to see the organization get that edge too. Build on the fact we're perceived as 2nd citizens in the Second City. Stop whining about it and turn it into an advantage, Us against the world attitude. Hell, I've always felt like that surrounded by dumn cub fans my whole life.

The pitching has been pretty solid for the most part too. I like the fact they aren't talking any smack this spring either, just going about their jobs gettin it done. Looks like they are having fung. I'm gettin pumped.

A couple days ago on Steve Dahl, he was playing tapes of the new Sox promo with Ozzie and mixing in clips of Tony Montana from Scarface. It was pretty good, they sound very similar. Could make for some fun during the season...."Frank, you no run the bases, I break your balls"

It said White Sox preview Thursday.

I agree with SS, I'd like to see them overpay him, then watch as he fades in the secong half tying up payroll which could have been used for midseason additions.

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It's great being a Sox fan. PK hasn't even been traded, maybe nothing is even imminent, yet we are lining up his replacement. To all Sox fans

Some friend, he pretty much hammered the Bulls (deservedly so) in the article.

I remember last year after we picked up Alomar and Everett, Willie and Rowand went back to the bench. They never b****ed. The rest of the year Hawk and DJ talked about how hard those two were working. From the article in last weeks Trib it sounds like at least Rowand is busting hump trying to improve himself. Though hard work doesn't always translate into talent, it's good to see someone working so hard to improve themselves. It's probably time to give them a shot to sink or swim. They would be the type of players you'd like to see succeed. With Frank, Maggs, CLee and PK they don't have to be studs, just get the job done.

I think you're right Southsider, it's always going to be about Ozzie this season. He will command all the attention shooting off his mouth which will piss off most of his players.

I like the infusion of speed into the lineup that this type of deal would bring. Having Harris, Uribe, Rowand, Erstad, not to mention CLee, Maggs and Olivo in the lineup would change us from a station to station....or station to double play team. The addition of a number 3 or 4 starter would be very welcome too.

Farmer & Rooney wouldn't be so bad if they weren't always talking about what the score would be if whoever was batting for the Sox went yard. Farmer especially. It just gets old hearing... If this guy leaves one up so & so could take him out of here and make it a tie game..... Other than that they are very interesting to listen to. Farmer had one of the all time great quotes against the scrubs last year when Alfonseca came in for the first time. He said, shouldn't he be wearing # 24?

I can't believe Bert Blyleven isn't in. No body had a better curve. Alan Trammell should be there too. I guess he needed to do cartwheels before games to get noticed. There weren't too many double play combo's better than him and Whitaker offensively and defensively. As much as I hate the cubs Santo should be there too.

That's the funniest thing I've seen in weeks. I can't stop laughing, that is so perfect! I'll vote for Brian Downing, Eric Soderholm, Jim Spencer

not worth my time :fthecubs :dips***

I read the other day that Maddux "despises" American League baseball because of the DH, so I doubt he'd be coming here.

Clemens lifestyle and workout regimen are slightly better than Bartolo's, not to mention better mechanics.

Bingo!! I think the same thing. After Frank's announcement last year he was swinging for the fences, the whole team did. It seems like he is only playing for his "hall of fame" stats now. Frank was and still is an awesome hitter, but I don't think he has figured out his legacy will be much greater if he contributes to a championship team rather than just rolling up big numbers for mediocre ballclubs. I too think it's time for Frank to move on. This also would free up some salary to fill some holes.

This doesn't feel right to me either. It seems his style might grow old on players, especially veterans real quick. I certainly hope I'm wrong.

If you look at the cub lineup it really isn't a foundation for the future. Other than E-ramis Ramirez all other starters are well into their 30's. The starting pitching is young but the bullpen is a mess.

It's printed and hanging on my office door. :fthecubs

That's the first thing I checked in the paper this morning was to see how long Dusty Baylor left him in. I thought he was looking a little more "human" last night too. Hopefully this will lead to something good for the Marlins down the line. :fthecubs

I'm just sick of 3 straight years of poor fundamentals (no situational hitting, poor baserunning, mediocre fielding). Add to that a team that exhibits little intensity and leads the league in excuses...we played a number of teams this year when they were hot...Konerko / poor hitting backround....Frank. I hope Manuel doesn't make it from the dugout to the clubhouse on Sunday before he is fired.

I can't even imagine talking about rooting for the cubs let alone rooting for them. I frickin hate the cubs and if they win another game it would be too soon. :fthecubs :fthecubs :fthecubs :fthecubs :fthecubs :fthecubs Go Reds! Go Pirates! Go Astros!