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    The Jim Thome Saga Ends

    in The Diamond Club

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    QUOTE (iamshack @ Jan 21, 2010 -> 10:07 AM)
    Well, the question is, then what do you carry on your roster?

    Do you only carry an 11 man pen? Or do you cut Nix from the 25 man?

     

    As it currently stands, we're looking at the following:

     

    8 regular position players

    2 DH's in Kotsay & Jones

    3 bench players in Vizquel, Castro, & Nix

    5 starting pitchers

    7 men in the bullpen

     

    =25 man roster

     

    If you sign Thome now, you'll have to cut Nix or go to a 6 man bullpen and leave Hudson in Charlotte, most likely.

     

    I think if they do sign Thome or another DH-only type, then they'll go with 6 in the pen. Something they've stayed away from. But they need a couple reserve infielders no matter what, I think.

     

    If he does come back, I want him to be a part-time starter and pinch hitter. I don't want them to rely on 130 starts. Maybe 90 starts and pinch hitting duty.

    Andruw Jones in the Best Shape in a Decade?

    in Pale Hose Talk

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    Good to hear, but there seems to be a glut of positive spin Sox stories out there.

     

    Danks circulation problem...check.

    Linebrink ready to go...check.

    Jones in great shape (no need for another DH)...check.

    Rios's swing is perfect after five swings...check.

     

    It's all good for now, and I'm looking forward to this season, but I'm not buying into all of the hype. I'll believe the hype when translates to wins in April.

     

     

    Which team did you have higher expectations for?

    in Pale Hose Talk

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    2006. They were a better team on paper than the team that won the World Series, so obviously most fans thought they'd roll into the playoffs and possibly win another championship.

     

    This year, I have concerns about bullpen health, defense, and we need Quentin and Rios to perform to their capabilities. But if the starting rotation stays healthy the whole season, I expect a division championship, and then who knows in October.

    Non-Roster Invites

    in Pale Hose Talk

    Posted

    QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Jan 15, 2010 -> 08:08 PM)
    any guesses on who might be a surprise to break camp with the big league team?

     

    my long shot = Jordan Danks

     

    Only if there is an injury.

     

    I don't give any of the NRIs that much of chance. Maybe Threets since he's really the only one competing with Randy Williams for the 2nd lefty in the pen.

     

    As far as somebody on the 40-man, I think a surprise could be Sergio Santos only because he's out of options.

    Suntimes Peavy Article

    in Pale Hose Talk

    Posted

    QUOTE (Flash Tizzle @ Jan 15, 2010 -> 01:05 PM)
    Personally, I don't care (and I doubt many within the team do), but I believe it'll be Buehrle every opening day until he's gone, injured, or ineffective as a starter.

     

    Could be, and I won't lose any sleep over it...but I just like Peavy's attitude, and I think he is our ace. Buehrle is a very good, consistent pitcher, but I want them to send a message that Peavy is here to lead this staff. For as good of a guy Buehrle is, he doesn't have the natural leadership thing going. Peavy obviously has that personality. But at the end of the day, I hope the top 4 get 33 starts and Garcia gets 30 starts. If that happens, I guarantee 90 wins.

    Reinsdorf tid-bits

    in Pale Hose Talk

    Posted

    If they're going to spend some extra money to get better, I'd like to see Johnny Damon join the team. I think he'd be a wise investment if they can talk him into a one year deal. Pierre and Damon batting 1-2 in either order, then Beckham and Quentin batting 3-4...that would be nice.

    Castro is back.

    in Pale Hose Talk

    Posted

    QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jan 12, 2010 -> 02:31 PM)
    I coulda swore I heard that Castro had signed with someone else already...guess not. I hope Castro can repeat his performance of last year and get the Sox another perfect game!

     

    The Blue Jays were thought to have signed him, and then it was denied and he was back out there.

    Castro is back.

    in Pale Hose Talk

    Posted

    QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 12, 2010 -> 02:24 PM)
    I haven't gotten enough in the way of specific medical reports since last May, but Marquez was dealing with bone spurs when he was pitching last year. If it were me, I'd want to see if he could recover from that before cutting him loose. But then again, if it came down to Marquez vs. signing a DH, the choice is obvious.

     

    I think the chances of Marquez getting picked up on waivers is pretty low, so maybe they can get him by and outright him to Charlotte.

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