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QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 31, 2010 -> 07:29 AM) Doc has good info...certainly not Cowley. Well then Doc - thanks for letting us know that this potential "mystery" trade is still in the works. PM me with any info you can -- maybe then, i'd be able to get some sleep tonight

QUOTE (docsox24 @ Jul 31, 2010 -> 07:24 AM) its not true, he wanted jackson. tonight the nats still asked for way too much for dunn and KW said no he has wanted edwin since jackson was 20 years old.... for good reason too... he is going to be a stud once coop get's a hold of him.

QUOTE (docsox24 @ Jul 31, 2010 -> 07:21 AM) there is a more attractive option that is in the works. a name that nobody has rumored about. its a long shot but we are trying to make it happen. stay tuned and cross your fingers!! i heard the same thing from crowley on twitter at 6am yesterday. is that where you are hearing this as well - or do you have some inside info as to who it is??

QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Jul 31, 2010 -> 06:11 AM) IMO, He's always made the most sense of any available candidate considered. Historically, he's a monster producer in the 2nd half. He's put up a slash of .303/.386/.607/.993 hitting 5th this season with zero protection, .285/.341/.494/.835 with runners on and and 303/.386/.607/.993 with RISP. LaRoche hits LHP to the tune of .286/.861. (Dunn is awful against LHP and Berkman is awful against RHP). Sign me up for LaRoche and Cooper turning Jackson around to post monster numbers for us. That would make me a very happy panda.

QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Jul 31, 2010 -> 06:01 AM) Common knowledge. His name Is Viciedo and that's not happening. Adam LaRoche will be a White Sox tomorrow. you've gotta think that's the most attractive option for us now.

QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Jul 31, 2010 -> 05:47 AM) Hawk and Stone went out of their way to praise Dayan tonight, I think they agree with you! Or they were told by the front office to talk him up big because they want to up his trade value

From Peter gammons:

He's a 21 year old rookie - he'll improve many aspects of his game... His inclination to take a walk included.

QUOTE (Chet Kincaid @ Jul 31, 2010 -> 03:39 AM) If we can get Dunn AND keep Jackson, and Coop really can work his magic with him, I think the White Sox would have to be seen as a legitimate threat to the Yanks. I'd let the Nationals have whatever they want for Dunn. I'd give up Viciedo and any other minor leaguer. Wow, you really think highly of getting Dunn then... or you don't have as big of a hard on for Viciedo as I do. =D

I will always have an extreme hatred for RIZZO. DIE COCK SUCKER DIE

Yep - I was just yelling at the screen while Halk was talking about The Tank... "DON'T TRADE HIM!!!"

YEA BABY! 1-2-3 inning 0 ER through 3 innings Keep it goin bud! Keep it goin! Give me 6IP of shutout ball b****! =D

If this guy could learn how to command his f***ing pitches - he'd be a decent starter!

So far I like what I see from Harrell... He has a nice fastball with some tailing movement to it. His curve breaks on a nice plane. Just is getting behind and not getting ahead.

QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Jul 30, 2010 -> 11:38 PM) Brewers are done, Rosenthal reports. No Prince for us. (should we take this to the trade winds forum?) Eh - this stuff just blends into one at about this stage of the game.

Here is a link that includes a video that has KW talking about the Jackson deal: http://www.csnchicago.com/07/30/10/Sox-dea...&feedID=661

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 30, 2010 -> 11:20 PM) And I'm also thankful someone else reported the story on here about how Ozzie wants a roster full of guys that can't hit home runs, and in his ideal lineup, Pierre would bat 4th. I don't believe that for a second. Ozzie wasn't being sarcastic there - no way. =P

I'll finally give you guys the low down. The trade which will potentially shock the world IS.... Drum roll please..... scroll down. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Actually not a trade at all. They are hoping to sign Free Agent, Trevor Caesar. ---- That would be me. Kenny has been blowing up my phone pleading for me to come on board for 10 Million over the rest of this year... but I don't know... seems like they can offer more. I have a career batting average over .500

I am really encouraged by the prospect of Edwin Jackson. The last time that we heard, "We see 1 flaw in his mechanics." was with Thornton - and we've helped him reach his ceiling. I do not know if you guys realize this but... Edwin Jackson's ceiling is an ACE. What he did last year in Detroit was nice - but his ceiling is still higher than that. He has the potential to be a 20 game winner with a low or sub 3 ERA / low 1 WHIP. This could be another trade that makes a lot of you appreciate our GM, our management, and our scouting. I also remember Contreras and have a similar feeling regarding this trade as I did at that time. When we traded for Contreras, everyone was saying he was horrid - was a failure - wasn't a successful pitcher - was a bum - etc. We heard at that time, "He may be tipping his pitches and we can fix that." Another similar situation where our team helped a struggling pitcher reach their potential. Even if Edwin doesn't get traded by us in another deal - I am happy with this. I love this guys stuff and have always thought he will be an amazing starter some day.

QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Jul 30, 2010 -> 10:13 PM) again, not that I don't believe posters when they post things, but source? His twitter last said "don't confuse quite with inactivity" He is on the score radio show right now, I heard the same thing too.

QUOTE (EvilJester99 @ Jul 30, 2010 -> 09:47 PM) Damn B & B are the worst... these guys are mind numbing.... Absolutely horrid.

QUOTE (PlaySumFnJurny @ Jul 30, 2010 -> 09:40 PM) Score not broadcasting it live. B&B said they'll talk to their reporter when its done. yea - i'm listening to the score - don't know what their deal is in not broadcasting it. i've now had the pleasure of listening to horrid announcers on the score... yay.

QUOTE (PlaySumFnJurny @ Jul 30, 2010 -> 08:51 PM) KW presser at 4:30 per the Score. Anyone know how an out of towner can listen to this??

I just got banned from wsi for telling a mod to f*** himself. soxtalk is so much better.

Funny - Tim Kurkjin just was on sportscenter saying that there is no way Jackson gets traded for Dunn and that he is sure that he will not be going to the Nationals. I just love this time of year!!