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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.

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.

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.

I really hope Peavy pitches opening day. He's our ace. He deserves that honor.

Dotel is close to joining Carrasco in Pittsburgh.

Tigers sign Valverde to close.

Best I can tell, these are the 15: Pitchers: Aquino, Braun, Cabrera, Leesman, Threets Catchers: Gonzalez, Lucy, Phegley Infielders: Bynum, Morel, Retherford Outfielders: Botts, Danks, Kroeger, Mitchell

Miguel Gonzalez is there now too.

Maybe TJ Bohn?

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jan 14, 2010 -> 03:06 PM) Maybe Alejandro De Aza? He's on the 40-man.

http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/team/roster_nri.jsp?c_id=cws Looks like Kroger, Lucy, and Braun may be back too. Please no "We got Ryan Braun!" posts. They were stupid last year, and they're still dumb.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jan 14, 2010 -> 02:58 PM) Where did you get that partial list? Merkin Twitter.

15 invited including Daniel Cabrera. Jared Mitchell Jordan Danks CJ Retherford Brent Morel Charlie Leesman Josh Phegley Waiting for complete list to be released.

Pirates sign DJ Carrasco.

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.

Cole Armstrong was dropped. http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/press...sp&c_id=cws

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.

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.