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From things worth nothing Ozzie also said the last 8 or 9 ST games, will be played with opening day lineup, to avoid a slow start. He went on to call last year's slow starta a managerial mistake.

Again, Ozzie did say yesterday that Beckham is his number two hitter but don't be surprised to see Alexei and Omar in there too. I think that makes everyone happy. per Mark Gonzales

What a freaking joke that kid is.

Kenny said: there is always one more move to make, which ,he added, shall be written on his grave stone. Howerver what the article doesn't say, Kenny said he likes what he has and any other move will have to come from the 'minors depth'

Oz's lineup: Pierre, beckham, Dunn, PK, rios, AJ, Quentin, Ramirez, morel/teahen - Doug Padilla

KW says he wanted Andruw Jones back but (finally) ran out of money. Confirms Viciedo will work out in OF and IF. - Brett Ballantini

Kenny just said Peavy will be out a month at the most. Peavy still thinks he will be ready on opening day. Fresh from SoxFest, by Doug Padilla. Kenny also said Sale ideally is in the bullpen but it all depends on Peavy.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 21, 2011 -> 05:13 PM) Frankly, yes, I'd want the media hanging all over him this year. I don't want to hear any excuses about it being a distraction if we lose the division again.

QUOTE (knightni @ Jan 21, 2011 -> 05:10 PM) Thank about it. Why would they want the media hanging over them all year? "Are you going to re-sign Ozzie? "Is this Ozzie's last year?" "Are you not extending Ozzie because of Oney's Tweeting?" - Incessantly repeated over and over from Spring Training through September. Now, if they want to let Ozzie go after 2011, they can without questions and just pay him for 2012. Agree on the first, but no way they let him go and pay him. He will be here in 2012.

Hurray! green?

Ozzie option picked up for 2012!

QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Jan 21, 2011 -> 04:53 PM) Vincente? Doug - ESPN Sox beat writer ;P

Napoli traded to Blue Jays.

QUOTE (2nd_city_saint787 @ Jan 21, 2011 -> 04:49 PM) no ones answered my question yet, was his wrist injury in the first half when he was struggling or the 2nd half when he was the best infielder in the game?? Second half, and he was shut down early because of the injury.

QUOTE (Big Daddy Kool @ Jan 21, 2011 -> 04:48 PM) Guillen Contract extension? Guillen/Williams open up a night club? You might be onto something, as it will be announced at Guillen-Williams Town Hall meeting.

Padilla speculating/asking if it could be a contract extension..

I wonder if Jermaine Dye will get signed last minute, or is he done.

Announcement any minute now, not roster related per Gonzo.

Well, Gordon himself says he has a lot to prove. Cowley was raving about Beckham looking jacked - added 10 - 15 lbs.

Coincidence or not Jayson Stark published his own underrated team: That all-underrated team: 1B Dunn 2B Kinsler SS Castro 3B Zimmerman LF Braun CF McCutchen RF Cuddyer C Ruiz SP Johnson Bullpen Soria/Adams LINKY: http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/stor...&id=6044419

OzzieGuillen.com is now officially open for business. Another blurb from Padilla: ESPNChiSox Doug Padilla Got the word that Beckham looks outstanding in the cage. Way ahead of where he was last year.

http://mlbbuzz.yardbarker.com/blog/mlbbuzz...rm_deal/4005222

QUOTE (joeynach @ Jan 21, 2011 -> 12:13 AM) I thought Viciedo's agent was Jamie Torres, I remember hearing that his relationship with the sox from Alexi helped foster the deal with Viciedo. I also thought Thornton was represented by Diamond Sports Mgmt. I also think Konerko is at 12.141 years of service time. Viciedo has switched his agents and is now represended by Scott Boras. This happened sometime last year.

Andruw Jones is now a Yankee making $2M for one year of play and $1.2M in performance bonuses.

Before we get too optimistic, remember that our manager is Ozzie Guillien. Ozzie on whether Morel is his starter at 3B: "That would be a slap in the face of Teahen." - Doug Padilla