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To be fair, Kenny did say payroll is 'almost tapped-out'.

QUOTE (Chet Kincaid @ Dec 8, 2010 -> 11:08 AM) The Sox won't be able to re sign Andruw Jones, will they? So who is going to be the back up outfielder? Who'll step in if Rios or Pierre goes down? Teahen can't do that. De Aza.

Any one has a link for the conference call with Paulie, happening now.

jaysonst Jayson Stark Kenny Williams on payroll limitations beyond this: "We're at the point where we need to get creative because we're about tapped out." Expect Tony Pena to be moved from middle to backend work, according to KW. Sale is now looking like a reliever. - Cowley Sale will begin camp as a starter, but that is just to keep him in the same routine.- Cowley

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Dec 8, 2010 -> 10:38 AM) I know this won't be a popular opinion here, but, last year was his first full year in RF, correct? Its possible he actually gets better. Just sayin'. He may also get traded. I'm thinking Kenny is going to get creative with the bullpen and RF somehow, with Quentin and Viciedo heading out the door somewhere in one or two trades. It is definitely possible he gets better, can't really get much worse

So where does it put the payroll for next year?

From Sox source: Reinsdorf played a small role in Konerko talks. Assistant GM Rick Hahn did most of the heavy lifting. - Chuck Garfien

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Dec 8, 2010 -> 10:16 AM) Couldn't you have made the exact same argument against Thome for his second half 2009? And he's at least 3-4 years older. There is/was absolutely no signs about Sox bringing Dye back. I wish him well, I hope he gets on a team and plays regularly, but you don't see teams storming in trying to sign him as he know will play for peanuts.

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Dec 8, 2010 -> 10:08 AM) @CSNChi_Beatnik - Pierre-Rios-Dunn-Konerko-Quentin-AJ-Alexei-Morel-Bacon Thoughts? Morel will probably hit 9th.

Just compare this to the Jeter contract, both players 'Club Legends'.

Any chance Paulie calls it quits at the end of the contract and comes back to the organization in a form of a coach to justify making 1M a year for next 7 years?

To do list: title change, sticky this biznach!

QUOTE (iamshack @ Dec 8, 2010 -> 09:59 AM) I don't like his inconsistency at all. Not for a 1b hitting in the middle of your lineup. White Sox are paying Paulie 2M more than Cubs are paying Carlos Pena. You think Derrek Lee wouldn't cost us 10+ ?

Konerko gets $12 million, $12 million and $13.5 million, but only $6.5 million will be paid that last year. !!! - Scott Merkin He gets $1M each from 2014-2020!

Deal is now confirmed. Per Garfien, Rosenthal, justBLAZE and baby Jesus.

I hear its 12/12.5/13 = 37.5

37.5M over 3 years per ESPN.

#mlb #whitesox The Chicago White Sox have reached a preliminary agreement with 1B Paul Konerko on a 3-year contract - Nightangale

Ballantini tweets it's between Paulie, plan A, and Derrek Lee, plan B on a two year deal. Nothing new here I guess.

Why aren't we hearing more about Arizona with Paul Konerko? The D-backs want him badly but are offering only $8 m a year for 3 years. - Phil Rogers. Enought said, neither Rangers nor Orioles will give Paulie anything above 12M a year, I'm pretty convinced. I hope Kenny/JR play this smart.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Dec 8, 2010 -> 08:18 AM) Mainly because it's obvious he is trying to bend us over simply because he knows JR is loyal. I'm really ready to walk away and let Pauly go play in Baltimore. hopefully JR will be smart over loyal with this one.

#mlb rival teams who bid on Konerko are convinced he is returning to Sox. - Nightengale

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Dec 8, 2010 -> 04:46 AM) Jermaine Dye's second stats from 2009 (246 PAs): .179/.293/.297. Arguably the worst defensive player in the game. Has played as much ML ball as I have the last year. And he'll be 37 soon. NO.THANK.YOU. That ship not only has sailed, but pretty much drowned.

Still think Reinsdorf is hung up on Paulie and won't let him leave even if it means overpaying.

I love Paulie as much as the next guy, but remember at the season's end he was saying how this time it won't necessary be about the money. Just sayin.