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QUOTE (PolishPrince34 @ Jul 31, 2012 -> 06:56 AM) Shocking how much the Cubs got for Maholm and Johnson. Vizcanio has big potential. I think his best days though are in the bullpen. Agreed, for Maholm, maybe for Dempster but not those two.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jul 30, 2012 -> 11:03 AM) Blanton is not an upgrade over Gavin Floyd and some of our other starters. As a result, I'm not about to trade for him. I say that because I don't think his stuff translates that well in the AL. Personally, I'd love to upgrade in the middle infield (in a major impact move). But I don't know anyone out there who really fits the bill and/or would be a good get. Blanton would also come full circle with KW if acquired. He is the guy that Beane openly mocks KW for not drafting in Moneyball.

No chance of this Pence trade, I would hate it, where would he play anyway?

Gonzalez just posted that there will be a roster move before Monday's game, anyone have a guess?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 29, 2012 -> 03:02 PM) I was at a game where it was 100 degrees at 10pm down there. The Heat is brutal. And yes, heat gets to be capitalized when we are talking about Dallas in basically August. Agreed, I was there for a Rockies/Rangers game on a Sunday night in late June, it was brutal even at 9 p.m. I was told they NEVER play day games.

QUOTE (kwolf68 @ Jul 28, 2012 -> 11:47 PM) Stan Bowman...take note, this is how you run a franchise. Amen, on this. We can debate in another forum, this is right on. Great post.

I would not start Liriano against the Twins on Monday.

Is Escobar now a pirana?

QUOTE (daa84 @ Jul 28, 2012 -> 10:06 PM) So does humber go to pen? Back to a 6 man rotation with rest for sale/q? That's my guess Agreed, have to be going to six man.

KW should solely be focused on getting him ready for 2013 and scratch this season. Make a move KW, you have a lot invested in this guy.

QUOTE (flavum @ Jul 28, 2012 -> 10:26 AM) It's highly unlikely Walker is in that trade. It's probably a thing where the Astros get a list of 3 pitchers, and they get to pick by a certain date. I agree, there is no way, Walker, Thompson, Johnson or Soptic are the PTBNL that makes the trade too expensive. I know we all have anxiety as to who the mysterious player might be, but it is not going to be one of our elite guys.

Any update on DeAza is he in the line up today?

Greinke to Angels...............

Buehrle is Coop's heir apparent.

I'm on the keep Beckham bandwagon as well, stellar D, his hitting will come around.

QUOTE (OsweGo-Go Sox @ Jul 25, 2012 -> 05:23 PM) HOW DO YOU GET YOURSELF A 14 THOUSAND SQUARE FOOT HOME IN SCOTTSDALE And yeah, he's been doing "it's all good" since at least last year, if not 2010. I got particular joy out of GET OUT OF THE WAY, SEPTIMO! in Boston last week. Man, is he terrible or what? Thanks for the quote. Kudos on Septimo as well.

I like the 14,000 square foot house comment the best, do not remember how exactly it went, but that was great. Have not heard much about Catfish this year.

Axelrod to the minors, kind of surprised it was him and not Septimo or Veal. http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/artic...ws&c_id=cws

QUOTE (flavum @ Jul 21, 2012 -> 08:38 AM) Mitch Mustain to Kannapolis. Did not follow this at all, kind of shocked by this. I never thought he would make it out of short season ball.

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Jul 20, 2012 -> 09:07 PM) Cose with an awesome start. Where did he come from?

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 18, 2012 -> 08:45 AM) Have same feeling the day before Arnie Munoz pitched against the Expos, lol. You called that one totally, unfortunately you were right. Does Hernandez get sent down and other pitcher called up for the weekend until Floyd comes back?

QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Jul 18, 2012 -> 08:02 PM) While the money indicates somewhat the talent of the player, I wish I knew what, if any, other teams were after these guys. To me that would be the most suggestive sign of their talents. Just hearing the generic scouting reports does nothing for me. Agreed, but it has been a while since we spent seven figures total on international signings. Good start. As you say, if the Sox were the only team on this guy it would be disconcerting.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Jul 16, 2012 -> 07:06 PM) Thornton maybe? Wish we could be after Septimo's performance tonight, I think Thornton is here to stay.

QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Jul 16, 2012 -> 03:15 PM) I agree. And in a pinch he can play just about anywhere. But Hudson is probably the only guy I'd replace. Agreed, take Lilly over OHud any day.

This was another one of those 42 games that Hawk talks about.