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QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 10, 2010 -> 01:22 PM) You know, if he hit anything like last year...Aubrey Huff could fill that Kotsay-like roll and also have the benefit of not being a complete joke. (although, his 2009 campaign was notably Kotsay-like). I'm glad we're hearing from more than once source now that Kenny is trying to bring Paulie and names like Dunn, Fielder are being mentioned. Pretty positive we're not gonna have to relay on Dayan Viciedo to carry this team in 2011 and this will be strong/agressive offseason for KW.

Heyman did a similar thing on SI.com with top 15 FA's. He has Paulie staying. Here is his take on the rest.

Thanks for everything Paulie.

I've been saying this since last year but I have a feeling Sale is your 2011 closer.

QUOTE (Buehrlesque @ Nov 3, 2010 -> 05:03 PM) Unless Adrian Beltre falls into the Sox' lap (not going to happen), Morel is the most intelligent option they have. Who else would it be? Teahen? Vizquel? Uribe? Figgins??? I like this Morel kid but I bet many here wondered if Kenny will try to explore the FA/Trade market at third base. Bottom line is Morel is huge question mark and while I wish him the best we have no idea how he is going to perform, what if he tanks? Then what do we have, Teahen? Vizquel? Viciedo?

Yet another article that points that Sox will most likely take their chances with Brent Morel as their new third baseman.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Nov 3, 2010 -> 02:01 PM) Why did Viciedo decline to play winter ball? This is pure speculation on my part, but Scott Boras.

Well if Sox don't get anything done with Paulie till Saturday then I fully expect him gone.

Really good move, I was so skeptical of Omar being here this year and he made me look like a fool. Now let's hope he won't have to play as much, but will be a great backup IF and mentor to whatever 'productive' Sox thirdbaseman in 2011!

Can we now say that Tim 'Freak' Lincecum is an elite pitcher? He 'beat' Lee and Halladay.

So now that players don't have to file for free agency, and it is done automatically, do... clubs get 5 days to exclusively negotiate with 'their' respective players, example Sox - Paulie, Twins - Thome, Phillies - Werth, Rangers - Lee, am I correct?

http://ozzie.mlblogs.com/ Fire away.

Who is Cardinals top pitching prosepect and how can we arrange a trade that sends Carlos, and Buehrle to the Cards for Rasmus and studs?

Good to hear some 'moves' are bein made by the Sox, miss the season already.

Anyone else recalling Gemma and Clay talking about Jax going to Ireland will cause the truth to come out, or something along those lines ?

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Oct 13, 2010 -> 11:16 AM) I hope the Rangers sweep and no hit the Yanks all 4 games. AMEN.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Oct 10, 2010 -> 10:29 PM) It could not have worked out better for the Yankees. They wont see either of those guys until game 3 Bummer, hopefully either Texas or Tampa can make sure we don't see Yankees in the series this year.

I'm glad my rant sparked Rays to come back in the series. PS. Still not impressed with Colby Lewis, I've watched him few times this season, yea, he's had a decent year, overall 5.32 lifetime ERA, no thanks.

QUOTE (kitekrazy @ Oct 8, 2010 -> 03:42 PM) It makes one wonder how they managed to win all of those games. So far they are the biggest post season disappointment. My feelings exactly, they are pretty much chockers, can't even get a hit off Colby freaking Lewis, GMAB.

I don't think anyone is that stupid to play Juan Pierre over Alex Rios in CF...

QUOTE (South Side Fireworks Man @ Oct 7, 2010 -> 06:18 PM) Has Crawford ever even played RF? His arm isn't very well suited for it and I seem to remember years ago he was reluctant to play CF. Even if the Sox felt he could play RF despite his arm I'm not sure if Crawford would be that receptive to doing it. I don't think he would be a good clubhouse guy and no I have no evidence but even watching him tonight, his team losing and his behavior in the dugout... He probably would be an upgrade over CQ in RF, but way too early for this, IMHO.

I don't know about you guys but I absolutly hate Carl Pavano, not even sure why, I think it's his mustache. Let's do this Yankees.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Oct 7, 2010 -> 04:41 PM) Dude, you just predicted Texas to go 11-0. That's not comparable to me saying the Reds will probably lose but not from lack of talent. The Phillies are just f***ing better. Ya I was overreacting on purpse, semi sarcastic, but Rangers are making the *best* team in the *best* division look like a little b****. Props to them.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Oct 7, 2010 -> 04:11 PM) Failure. How so? They are embarrasing the Rays right now. Just like: Cincy WILL LOSE but not because they don't have talent. Guess what 'esse' they will lose the series because they don't have enough talent.

Bit late to catch the game but Texas is dealing on the road, I don't see them losing a game rest of the postseason. Yikes!