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I know the Sox don't deal with Boras, but it wouldn't hurt just to put in an offer to Damon. 1 year, $5 million, and see if he takes it. If he's going to a place to try to win, he can do a lot worse than the White Sox, especially with the pitching staff pretty loaded this year.

On #6, I think there are better ways to honor Charley Lau. They could put up a plaque or something in the park. I don't see what purpose it serves to unofficially retire a number if the majority of fans aren't aware of it anyway.

QUOTE (RoyHobbs @ Jan 27, 2010 -> 12:33 PM) Joke?? I hope so. Those sites just transfer guys over with their old number. He's wearing 17. This is the only place to check: http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/team/roste...ws_toolbar_team

QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 26, 2010 -> 02:22 PM) Pierre/Beckham/Quentin/Konerko? I like this. Pierre Beckham Quentin Konerko Jones/Kotsay Rios Pierzynski Teahen Ramirez I think the DH spot and Pierzynski are interchangeable. Ramirez should bat 9th to start the year, since he's been terrible in April his first two years.

QUOTE (kev211 @ Jan 25, 2010 -> 11:38 PM) I disapprove of 23 and 25 being given away so quickly really nothing you can do though. I also think Hudson downgraded going from 54-41. 41 worked for Seaver. I approve.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jan 25, 2010 -> 09:15 PM) Why is it old guys who join this team love the number 17? First Griffey, now Vizquel? Vizquel is wearing Carrasquel's number since he couldn't get 13 or 11.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jan 25, 2010 -> 08:50 PM) I just realized. Jayson Nix is our lefty power bat now...crap. Too bad he's right handed.

In my world, I give Beckham 6, Rios 15, Teahen 24, and Viciedo 52. Torres, I don't know...31.

QUOTE (knightni @ Jan 25, 2010 -> 08:17 PM) Without another power hitter, this team will be lucky to win the 79 games that they won last year. I'm expecting 150+ games from Beckham, Quentin, and Rios. Something they didn't have last year. Quentin has to stay healthy. Rios has to play to his career average. And Beckham just has to be himself. Put on top of that a real solid pitching staff headed by a healthy Jake Peavy, and we're in real good shape. This is a 90-win team if they stay healthy.

Cole Armstrong has been added to the spring training NRI list.

Flowers 26, was 39 Nunez 54, was 65 Torres 52, was 60 Williams 49, was 67 Hudson 41, was 54

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Jan 25, 2010 -> 09:08 AM) Please, dont bring him back. I know he's a great guy and all, but it is time to move forward. Agreed, and Ozzie knows this. He keeps saying that he wishes he hated Thome, so the decision would be easier. There's your answer, Ozzie. You know you don't want him back. Don't do it.

QUOTE (Chet Kincaid @ Jan 25, 2010 -> 09:03 AM) Rios - I hope his contract actually becomes a bargain. Mark "Brusier" Teahan - I hope the change of scenery does him well. This needs to stop asap.

QUOTE (whitem0nkey @ Jan 24, 2010 -> 11:12 AM) what is his username on twitter? im having trouble finding him. http://twitter.com/InsideTheSox

Tejada back to Baltimore. Thought Crede would land there.

He looks like a bum wearing a World Series ring. Good stuff.

QUOTE (Cali @ Jan 22, 2010 -> 08:13 PM) Any Soxfest pics up yet anywhere? http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-c...67.photogallery

I'd give Carlos Torres the edge right now as the long reliever. Torres, Williams, Pena, Linebrink, Putz, Thornton, Jenks. Just because they have a really good starting rotation doesn't mean they won't need a guy to come in in the 3rd inning once in a while and give three or four innings. I think Torres fits that profile, and Hudson should start at AAA and be there if there is an injury or if Garcia tanks.

The guy may lose his sight in his left eye. http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfairpark..._suit_in_da.php

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.

http://teammarketing.com/blog/index.html?article_id=102 Back to 7:10 start times.

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.

Cole Armstrong was outrighted to AAA. I would assume he'll be a non-roster invitee as well.

Sox are going to be over 100 million.

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.