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No fair, you guys started a prospect talk thread and I wasn't here to keep up. Now I have a lot to touch on. QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jul 1, 2005 -> 09:31 PM) However, I'm starting to think the Sox have two special OF prospects between Anderson and Young and I'm hoping come the deadline KW can sell Sweeney's potential and past spring and find a way to hold onto Anderson/Young, although I tend to think after the trade deadline one of these 3 outfielders will be gone. I can't believe you of all people said that. I was talking about wharris1 about this yesterday on AIM and we both figured that most people would think of it as blaspheme but Sweeney's lack of power is definitely a concern. His 2nd half should be a big indicator, bigger than the 1st half. I'd imagine Sweeney's stock is probably as low as it's going to get. QUOTE(Heads22 @ Jul 1, 2005 -> 09:51 PM) Doesn't mean that a Young, Anderson and Sweeney/Owens OF in Charlotte next year shouldn't be fun as heck to watch. But that's a year away. Anderson won't be in Charlotte next season. One of two things will happen. 1. He makes it with the Sox due to a move of some sort in the offseason opening things up for him. 2. He is traded to another team this deadline (which is my pick) or in the offseason. I highly doubt he will get held back and be forced to stay in AAA. QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jul 1, 2005 -> 10:03 PM) I'd be interested to hear people's thoughts on Chris Young vs. Ryan Sweeney prospect wise right now taking into consideration their collective performances so far this season. Right now Young is the new hotness and Sweeney is the old and busted. Young is outperforming Sweeney on the same level right now. That and the fact that Sweeney hasn't shown people something at AA like everyone wants. QUOTE(Heads22 @ Jul 1, 2005 -> 10:06 PM) You guys already know my stance on Sweeney. I'm a little bit more in his corner than others. That being said, it sure seems like he could use another week off to try and get 100%. What in the hell are you talking about?

QUOTE(SoxFan101 @ Jul 2, 2005 -> 02:24 AM) But in all honesty im really excited about Gio and I think of him as a better prospect than B-Mac, also i do believe Munoz has a future in the bullpen That's ridiculous. Gio has been hurt twice this year while BMac has already mowed through high A and AA (well maybe not mowed through AA, but succeeded in a short time), something Gio has not done. Add to that BMac has had 2 good starts in the bigs. Odds are most prospects from low A (I'll say Gio is low A because he hasn't proven anything in high A) don't do that well.

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Jul 1, 2005 -> 11:46 PM) He's leadoff almost everyday IIRC. I don't think so, but he has done it at least twice. He was hitting like 5th or 6th his first rehab he's hit more towards the top of the order this time around.

QUOTE(3E8 @ Jul 1, 2005 -> 01:48 PM) What!? I've never heard of a college charging $25k/semester. I'm an out of state student and it's around $10k for me. You're living in a box...and a cheap world at that. If it's a private school that's any decent, tuition is towards 40k a year.

QUOTE(MurcieOne @ Jul 1, 2005 -> 08:10 AM) ITS BEEN 2 GAMES :headshake thats right im giving you the headshake. Yeah, that and he already hit a HR and has 3 RBI in those 2 games lol.

QUOTE(BrianAndersonFan @ Jul 1, 2005 -> 07:24 AM) I read some where that Nik went up for 2 games but didn't get to play and then they sent him back down. I'm confused. Yeah, that's what I read so I put it in the article. It's right. He's listed on every Barons roster (barons.com milb.com). Since he's hurt he may not be in Birmingham with the team.

His numbers are impressive, but it's rookie ball and a hitters' park. If he came out of the gates like this I'd have been excited. Not to say he's bad because he didn't hit his first year, but in my 2+ years of closely following the minors I've seen more rookie ball flops than expected. Hit at Kanny, then I'm excited. Speaking of which, he might have a chance to do this year if he keeps hitting above .400 lol.

QUOTE(BHAMBARONS @ Jun 30, 2005 -> 11:54 PM) Lubisich is still in Charlotte but unfortante for him he will be done for the season with shoulder problems and might need Tommy John Surgery. Luby seen Dr. Andrews today so we shall see. not good for him no matter what The Charlotte media guy told us he was back to Bham and he's back on the Barons roster on milb.com. I guess they put him back on the roster but wanted him on the Barons DL.

QUOTE(Cerbaho-WG @ Jun 30, 2005 -> 07:53 PM) I guess that Joel Zumaya and Curtis Granderson don't count? Ok so I exaggerated a little bit. Excuse me.

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Jun 30, 2005 -> 08:49 PM) Adam Ricks, part deux? That being said, how solid would it be to have an actual 2B prospect? Getz is better than Ricks. I was wondering why they sent him to Great Falls from the start. Getz is the kind of guy that should tear up the lower levels but it will be hard to judge him as a prospect until he hits AA. On the other hand, you could probably say that about everyone to a certain extent.

QUOTE(ChiSoxyGirl @ Jun 30, 2005 -> 08:28 PM) As a graduate of St. Olaf College I am allowed to make jokes about Minnesota, dontcha know. I know a friend going there. I'd never heard of it until he mentioned it.

QUOTE(MurcieOne @ Jun 30, 2005 -> 04:07 PM) I really want to get excited about Gio... but with all the hot-to-trot prospects that have flammed out... im gonna stay cautious. I know that every org must go through the same trials... but still. That and I'm worried about injuries with him. He's already been on the DL this year and he got hurt in his W-S debut and hasn't pitched since (like a week). He has a small frame for a guy that uses a curveball as his out pitch.

QUOTE(qwerty @ Jun 30, 2005 -> 04:25 PM) Was anyone really sad to see either go? No. Ring was a brutal pick from the start.

Garcia Crede Everett White Sox! Love the grab Aaron!

ATO: Charlotte Moves, All-Star News, a Familiar Face, and More Ryan Wing claimed off waivers from Texas ESPN Radio 1000 in Chicago reported that the White Sox claimed LHP Ryan Wing off waivers from Texas. Wing was a 2nd round draft pick of the Sox in 2001 and lived up to his high draft pick early in his pro career. He was 12-7 with a 3.78 ERA in 2002 for Kannapolis and the following year he was 9-7 with a 2.98 ERA for Winston-Salem. After 2003 he was one of the top pitching prospects in the organization. Unfortunately he missed all of 2004 because of shoulder surgery. Wing was left off the 40-man roster of the Sox and Texas claimed him. However, he struggled mightily for high A Bakersfield of the California League. In 12 appearances (11 starts) the 23 year-old went 25 with an ugly 6.93 ERA. In 50.2 IP Wing struck out only 33 and walked 36. While the California League is a hitters’ league, those numbers aren’t pretty anywhere. It would appear that he will have to come out of the pen for Winston-Salem as the Warthogs already have a full rotation and then some. more...

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jun 30, 2005 -> 02:05 PM) This season though with Bakersfield 2-5, 6.93 ERA, 36 BB's, 33 K's. Good to see he's in top form.

Let's face it. Federer will destroy Andy Roddick. Roddick has nothing but a big serve. He's such a headcase and can't match the skills of Federer. Now a good matchup? Federer vs. Sampras.

Does Baines have his number retired?

QUOTE(Rex Hudler @ Jun 30, 2005 -> 12:19 AM) there is no 94mph slider....... he throws a hard breaking 12-6 curveball. It is nasty yes, but a 94 mph slider, no That's what BHAM put in one of his game recaps. Edit: it's a sinker. Stupid me. Sinker, slider, what's the difference? QUOTE(BHAMBARONS @ Jun 7, 2005 -> 11:09 PM) Bobby Jenks got the final 6 outs for his 14th Save and threw his 1st sinker came in at 94.

QUOTE(Nokona @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 04:20 PM) Corey Patterson. Bahahaha! The best one of all!

QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Jun 30, 2005 -> 12:06 AM) Filing charges is completely fine with me.... The visit to the hospital seems like much and is a cry for help. You got sent to the hospital by a guy with a broken hand, and you were carrying a weapon(camera/whatever)... You're a pussy.

QUOTE(Rex Hudler @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 11:43 PM) He didn't sign until August the year he was drafted, hence him not playing that year. But he still spent two 2002 and 2003 in rookie ball and 2004 in low A. That explains it. I figured there was no way you could be wrong. (and I'm not being sarcastic lol).

QUOTE(Cerbaho-WG @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 11:17 PM) Okay then, I'll be right over to your house to shove you. I don't expect you to file charges against me even though I committed assault and battery. What's the guy's gain? Please, filing isn't worth it...at all. He just wants to get some cheap cash.

QUOTE(Dam8610 @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 11:39 PM) Randy Johnson in his prime had a slower slider. Does he consistently hit that velocity with it and does he have any control over it? If he does, that's just plain filthy. I don't know, he topped out at that. I have no idea how consistently he gets up that high, but I just like saying he has a 94 MPH sinker.

QUOTE(Rex Hudler @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 11:31 PM) Ummmm NO, where the hell did you get that? According to baseball cube he was drafted in 2001 and first played for Arizona in 2002. Link