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QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Dec 9, 2008 -> 10:35 PM) BTW, looks like Taveras is off the table. To the Nats, Thank God.

QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Dec 9, 2008 -> 09:56 PM) Where is that line from? http://blogs.suntimes.com/whitesox/2008/12...ings_day_2.html

Wow, KW just said, "I'm less concerned with average than on-base percentage." I like him more everyday.

QUOTE (kwolf68 @ Dec 9, 2008 -> 08:53 PM) Why was he ever out of their good graces? He was banged up much of last year. I love Fields. I was one of the guys who was advocating him over Crede last year (I admit I was wrong, briefly). I think there’s just a fundamental difference in personality between Ozzie and Fields. Except rather then being like Swisher and insisting on being himself it looks like Fields is willing to make concessions to try to improve his relationship with Ozzie.

QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 9, 2008 -> 08:52 PM) Let's hope he's not. No offense, but everyone looks good on their highlight videos. In terms of track record, yeah, there’s a lot of unrealized talent. Still he has all the skills we’re really looking for, and he’s a better-rounded player then Getz or Nix. I really do think it’s a possibility. I’m not making any judgments based on highlights, I’m just getting a general feel for his game. I’ve been hearing about him for a while.

QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 9, 2008 -> 08:49 PM) I think the leadoff position is going to be filled by the CF position, and let's hope it's not Taveras. I'm starting to think it's going to be Lillibridge. I've been watching the kid, and i think assuming he has a good spring training Ozzie's gonna fall in love with the guy.

QUOTE (tommy @ Dec 9, 2008 -> 08:46 PM) and some more from Cowley: Josh Fields has requested to work out with Ozzie and Joey Cora starting in Jan. down in Miami. The goal is to improve his defense. I have a feeling somebody from the organization advised Fields on how to get on Ozzie’s good side. Because this is just a genius move by him to get back into good graces.

QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Dec 9, 2008 -> 08:32 PM) He really doesn't anymore with the stockpile of 2nd basemen Williams has assembled. Furcal makes sense because of the HUGE hole still in CF. Furcal is a SS. How does he make any more sense then Roberts, who's also an IF? Keep in mind that i want neither player.

QUOTE (MO2005 @ Dec 9, 2008 -> 08:06 PM) You think he'll start for them? Or be a closer? Closer, Indians don't have any better options, and Wood can't throw all of his pitches anymore in fear of his arm blowing out.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Dec 9, 2008 -> 07:46 PM) It's too quiet...something HAS to be brewing. Maybe somebody offered to cover KW’s tab at the Hotel bar.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Dec 9, 2008 -> 07:38 PM) Is it just coincidence that the initials for Richard and Poreda spell CRAP ? This has been discussed. They're last names together are also an anagram for A Cad Herd Prior. Shocking, i know. Why won't something of interest happen???

He just got done dominating AA. Next? The world.

I guarantee he gets in the year after the Cubs win it all (whenever that is). The wave of nostalgia that’ll follow will sweep him up.

QUOTE (103 mph screwball @ Dec 9, 2008 -> 03:41 PM) This was mentioned in the winter meetings thread, but I thought it might be useful to someone here. Per Rosenthal /Fox Good news for fantasy players it’s almost peanut butter Wieters Time.

QUOTE (MO2005 @ Dec 9, 2008 -> 06:57 PM) Offer to ex-Cubs fireballer includes option for third season... I am going to guess he pitches 15-20 innings next season, that's it. Kid K still has sick stuff. When we play the Indians we’re gonna wanna score early.

K-Rod is due for a sharp drop-off soon. Boy, is the NY media gonna love hm.

QUOTE (Ozzie Ball @ Dec 9, 2008 -> 05:48 PM) It's not. Yeah, it is. It's on Thursday Dec 11.

QUOTE (AWhiteSoxinNJ @ Dec 9, 2008 -> 05:42 PM) With K-Rod going to the Mets, do you thnk Jenks for Figgins makes sense? Nah, they seem content with this Arrendondo (SP?) kid.

QUOTE (AWhiteSoxinNJ @ Dec 9, 2008 -> 05:34 PM) So how long is the winter meetings? Because so far the first two days sucked. 3 1/2 Days. Last day is Rule 5 Draft that should be fun

QUOTE (joesaiditstrue @ Dec 9, 2008 -> 05:23 PM) 82? Livan must be on the juice Back when he was on the D-Backs Livan would go from throwing 80-85 MPH fastballs, to 65 MPH breaking balls. It was completely, befuddling to all the young hitters. The old hitters, however, called it batting practice.

QUOTE (knightni @ Dec 9, 2008 -> 05:17 PM) Livan's like the village bicycle. It's top speed is 82 MPH?

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 9, 2008 -> 05:16 PM) TIFWIW, but the Reds have reportedly signed Livan Hernandez, and their rotation appears pretty complete right now barring a Harang or Arroyo deal. I think it's been discredited. I actually posted this about five minutes ago, but it looks like the report was false.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Dec 9, 2008 -> 05:00 PM) Other than 30 Rock none of my favorite shows are airing right now. I'll try to catch up on some reading until Lost and Nip/Tuck start up again. It might be a good time to start watching Fringe too.

B&B are making sweet vocal love to Slayer (on the Score) right now if you’re interested.

QUOTE (103 mph screwball @ Dec 9, 2008 -> 03:31 PM) Don't know if this effects Dye / Bailey rumor or not. Rosenthal with more info Rosenthal Keeping the updates coming Apparently, the Reds bartered the Orioles into giving them more money in the deal. How best can they spend the money? You tell me…