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QUOTE(scenario @ Mar 6, 2008 -> 06:50 PM) But does he have to be optioned to start the year in Charlotte if he is not currently on the 25-man roster? I'm confused. The Sox have to get their 40-man down to 25 by March 30. If Masset doesn't make the team he'll be put on waivers, since he's out of minor league options.

QUOTE(scenario @ Mar 6, 2008 -> 05:38 PM) Since Masset is out of options... Does that mean he can't start the season with Charlotte (unless he clears waivers)? Or does it mean that he could start the the season in Charlotte, but if called up, he couldn't be returned to AAA without clearing waivers? When does an option get used? It's to move a player from the 25-man to the minor league roster isn't it? And he's not on the 25-man now. It means Masset can't be optioned to the minors without being placed on waivers. If a team claims him, they can have 10 days to make a deal. If nobody claims him, then MAsset can asked to be released or go back to Charlotte, which is unlikely. I think he'll be traded.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Mar 6, 2008 -> 01:47 PM) Its sort of odd... Phillips and Ryan Smith are getting some good playing time at catcher. Lucy and Armstrong are the ones I thought would get that time, since if Hall is not viable, they would seem to be the frontrunners. Phillips was a strange pickup anyway, and Smith is just not someone that has been mentioned as any future prospect. I wonder what the reasoning there is. Pierzynski is facing Garland tomorrow, and they had a B game this morning, so maybe Lucy and/or Armstrong caught already today.

QUOTE(Vance Law @ Mar 6, 2008 -> 11:50 AM) I love this horse s***. Rosenthal- "See this trade that isn't going to happen. I'm filling up space describing the details of this trade that won't happen. Pointing out the logical reasons why this not-trade isn't going to happen. You can't say I haven't written an article when you look at all of these words. Can't say I'm not filling up space in a column. The Mets with $16 million 1st baseman Delgado aren't going to trade for another $12 million first baseman. Words, words, writing, space fill, space fill, see I did my job." Outstanding.

Swisher CF; Cabrera SS; Thome DH; Konerko, 1B; Dye, RF; Crede, 3B; Anderson, LF; Uribe, 2B; Phillips, C. Floyd was supposed to start but was scratched this morning due to flu-like symptoms. Charlie Haeger and Tomo Ohka will take up his innings.

QUOTE(lvjeremylv @ Mar 3, 2008 -> 12:17 PM) Are any ST games going to be on WGN? http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/spring_tra...le.jsp?c_id=cws

Nice to see Alexei Ramirez get off to a fast start. It would be very cool if this guy can play now. I'd feel kinda sorry for Richar because I think he's a pretty good player, but if Ramirez has a great spring, I want him on the club. Another thing to watch for is Ramirez' ability at SS. I know I'm getting ahead of myself here, but if Ramirez can play a quality shortstop, and the Sox are out of it in July, then Orlando Cabrera would be a nice trading chip if it comes to that. It's not an ideal situation, but it would be nice to have that option.

This news makes me happy. Floyd and Danks need to get the 30+ starts this year.

QUOTE(jenks45monster @ Feb 23, 2008 -> 07:09 PM) Like I said, it isn't much of a waste of money if he goes on the DL. I'd rather spend 1-2.5 mil. on a hurt Colon than 4.5 on a playing Uribe. It's not about the money. It's that he'd be blocking someone. I want Floyd to get the chance from the beginning of the season. And I also like how the bullpen is setup with Wassermann, Logan, Thornton, MacDougal, Linebrink, Dotel, and Jenks.

QUOTE(jenks45monster @ Feb 23, 2008 -> 06:58 PM) Why not? If the Sox can get him cheap, it's a win-win situation because if he doesn't pan out, so what, what's a couple million dollars down the drain. But if he does work out we add another veteran and proven pitcher to the rotation. I would like this deal if the price is right, say 1-2.5 million. Colon is washed up. 35 years old. 2+ years of on and off the DL, and sucking in between. Time to move on, and give Floyd and Danks 32 starts, and if someone goes down Broadway or Egbert are there to get the experience.

I like how they have it setup with Buehrle, Vazquez, Danks, Contreras, Floyd. They're not big on skipping guys anyway, so it doesn't really matter what order they go. I don't want Bartolo Colon anywhere near this team.

Best: Carlos Quentin---trading for him reminds me of another trade back in 1998. His name was Paul Konerko. Worst: I don't have one. I think KW made some really solid moves that not only improve the 2008 team, but will work out well for 2009 and 2010.

If this rumor about Colon is true, I fully expect it to be a minor league deal, with an invite to camp.

I can't imagine Anderson being with the Sox when position players report on the 21st. I think he gets traded before then.

Could still be Coco Crisp. vs. Right Crisp-CF Cabrera-SS Thome-DH Konerko-1B Dye-RF Swisher-LF Fields-3B Pierzynski-C Richar-2B Bench--Quentin, Hall, Owens, Ramirez Ozuna? Why do they need him if Ramirez is the same player only younger and better? That could be interesting in spring training. Uribe and Crede will be traded. vs. Left Crisp-CF Cabrera-SS Swisher-LF Konerko-1B Dye-DH Fields-3B Quentin-RF Pierzynski-C Ramirez-2B Bench-Thome, Hall, Richar, Owens Thome has been awful against lefties. These are good games to sit him 80% of the time.

Mets, Cubs, Diamondbacks Well it should be a good race for the wildcard at least.

The Opening Day bench: Owens, Ozuna, Ramirez, Hall

Couple number changes: Fields will wear 22 Quentin will wear 20

I think it's all talk. I firmly believe both Uribe and Crede will be traded before opening day.

QUOTE(The Ginger Kid @ Jan 22, 2008 -> 02:18 AM) I agree. But I also think that Adam Russell breaks camp with the sox. he performed well last year and I look for him to impress again this year. Adam Russell has very little chance of making the Sox out of spring training. He only pitched at AA last year, and had his struggles there. He'll go to Charlotte and hopefully have a nice season there. The bullpen seems set to me: Wassermann, Thornton, Logan, MacDougal, Dotel, Linebrink, Jenks

I'm assuming Crede and Uribe gone vs. Sabathia Cabrera- SS Swisher- CF Thome- DH Konerko- 1B Dye- RF Pierzynski- C Fields- 3B Quentin- LF Richar- 2B Vazquez on the mound. Buehrle set up to pitch the home opener.

I think we've seen the last of Masset, Sisco, and Aardsma, regardless of their option situations. If they end up signing Dotel, I'd go with a 7-man pen: Wassermann Logan MacDougal Dotel Thornton Linebrink Jenks

QUOTE(GreatScott82 @ Jan 18, 2008 -> 05:10 PM) This is starting to become embarressing. Reports that we sign a player than he signs elsewhere. I hope for the Sox sake this isn't the case and that he does sign. But i wouldn't be suprised if now goes elsewhere. BFD. The guy has pitched 56 innings over the last 3 years. If he signs with another team, no big deal. $11 million for 2 years seemed farfetched. If he gets more than that, more power to him.

I think 2008 will be Floyd's breakout season. Assuming about 32 starts, 13-15 wins and 190 innings would be a very good year. To me, Danks is the 5th starter. He has to throw more strikes, and get guys out faster. Pitches way too deep into counts. If that continues into this season, I can see a Jack Egbert or Lance Broadway replace him fairly quickly.

1 Danny Richar 3 Harold Baines 5 Juan Uribe 7 Jerry Owens 8 Jeff Cox 12 AJ Pierzynski 13 Ozzie Guillen 14 Paul Konerko 17 Carlos Quentin 18 Orlando Cabrera 21 Don Cooper 23 Jermaine Dye 24 Joe Crede 25 Jim Thome 26 Paul Phillips 27 Josh Fields 28 Joey Cora 29 Greg Walker 30 Nick Swisher 32 Brian Anderson 33 Javier Vazquez 34 Gavin Floyd 36 Juan Nieves 37 Matt Thornton 38 Pablo Ozuna 39 Jeff Liefer 40 Charlie Haeger 41 Lance Broadway 43 Ehren Wassermann 44 Toby Hall 45 Bobby Jenks 46 Nick Masset 47 Mike MacDougal 48 Scott Linebrink 49 Carlos Vasquez 50 John Danks 51 Andrew Sisco 52 Jose Contreras 53 DJ Carrasco 54 David Aardsma 55 Donny Lucy 56 Mark Buehrle 57 Boone Logan 58 Oneli Perez 59 Mark Salas 60 Dewon Day 61 Adam Russell 62 Jack Egbert 63 Cole Armstrong 64 Lucas Harrell 66 Brad Eldred 67 Mike Rouse 68 Jason Bourgeois 70 Royce Huffman 71 Miguel Negron 74 Chris Getz 75 Ryan Smith