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QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 23, 2011 -> 08:39 AM) Keep in mind though...unless we had zero bad contracts on this team, we wouldn't be in position to give Gonzalez $23 million a year. I still question the validity of there ever being a Gonzalez for Beckham deal.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Aug 23, 2011 -> 11:21 AM) Oh god another one of these today? Cheaper, younger, but a worse team. I love it. Probably disappointed there was no white flag trade on July 31 or too much dosage of fantasy sports. Thornton has become more valuable to the "all in" team because you don't know what you are going to get out of Peavy and Humber.

QUOTE (Swingandalongonetoleft @ Aug 23, 2011 -> 11:14 AM) There is also the Konerko situation to consider. I recently read that it will be a while before we see him at 1B. Plus wouldn't they have to send someone down until September? IF we were to set emotion aside, having Thome doesn't really make much sense. He can only DH and he's been a part time one at that.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Aug 22, 2011 -> 08:10 AM) One veteran scout described their starting line-up as "7 utility guys and Justin Upton." That would probably hold true in the AL.

QUOTE (Papa Tru @ Aug 22, 2011 -> 01:50 AM) Hes not a great pitcher.. dude has one great year surrounded by decent/solid years and hes like some huge frontline starter.. hes not Sounds like Jake Peavy.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Aug 22, 2011 -> 12:08 AM) The White Sox can't afford a $125 million payroll again. Costs will be cut in the offseason as younger players are brought in. That could be a myth the ownership always wants us to believe.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Aug 21, 2011 -> 06:39 AM) For right now, looks like the Cubs are going after really big names like Cashman/Girardi (combo), Esptein and Friedman... http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseb...0,7572084.story http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseb...,5919833.column Arguing for experienced "baseball men" like Gillick, Kasten, Alderson and Schuerholz http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseb...,4889687.column Hahn and Steve Stone (consultant) combo for the Cubs? The Sox could use a new GM too.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Aug 21, 2011 -> 09:02 AM) I'd like to see Lillibridge get some time at short the remainder of the season to see if he a viable alternative to Ramirez. Ramirez should be shopped this winter. I think he's the next Kotsay in waiting. Once you put a lot of faith in him by giving more chances you realize it's a mistake.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Aug 20, 2011 -> 10:33 PM) I can guarantee they don't think Walker will ruin Viciedo. No you can't. That's like guaranteeing he'll make Beckham better.

Where's the money going to come for this "new guy"? Kenny's not doing a good job of patching up holes in the Titanic. The safer bet is try a new hitting coach.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Aug 20, 2011 -> 08:10 PM) Alex! I think I am your only fan! But I am cheering loudly! He is playing better since De Aza came up.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 20, 2011 -> 08:10 PM) 1.) Don't blame Cleveland. We suck as well. The Sox tired them out for the Detroit series.

IF MB is gone nest season and KW is still here, it will be hard to be "all in" next season other than checking out the box score. They would have to win the division or go far in the post season for me to forgive them.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Aug 19, 2011 -> 11:53 AM) Adma Dunn got two singles last night. That's not bad except we haven't seen an extra base hit or RBI in awhile. But maybe he is starting to make contact with the ball now adn not the air. I refuse to dislike Adam Dunn like some fans. He could be a real asshole like some athletes are when having poor years but he's willing to talk with the media and seems humble about it.

So does Dunn have a 2 game hitting streak?

My whacked out theory is Reinsdorf and Kenny want Walker gone more than Ozzie. They only way the get rid of Walker is to get rid of Ozzie. This may be the reason why we haven't seen Viciedo up. They might be afraid Viciedo could be the next flash in a pan rookie under the Walker era.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Aug 19, 2011 -> 10:38 PM) After tonight, I'm convinced Chairman Reinsdorf will make the right decisions this offseason. The Sox have so many built in advantages over most teams in MLB that it won't take long to get better. What are these "built in advantages"?

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Aug 19, 2011 -> 08:59 PM) Uhera-Adams-Feliz could potentially be murder come October. Very underrated rotation and an offense as explosive as any in the game. We need to steal their scouts and instructors.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 19, 2011 -> 08:57 PM) Just a pathetic offensive effort tonight. Yeah, they only needed 8 runs to win.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Aug 19, 2011 -> 08:40 PM) They're just a boring team. The two most exciting players on the team are probably relievers. I probably pay more attention to Soxtalk than the team.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 19, 2011 -> 08:46 PM) The Sox are setting themselves up for just a gigantic PR disaster if they lose Buehrle this offseason because they're payroll is too high led by guys like Rios and Dunn. I think Buehrle is the team's best all around pitcher. He fields his position and holds runners on base.

QUOTE (SI1020 @ Aug 19, 2011 -> 12:58 PM) His swing is not like it was at Georgia, and is longer and loopier than it was when he first came up. What is it with the Sox? Borchard, Crede, Fields, and Anderson all had major holes in their swings too. Crede finally was getting it together and then his back gave out. Do they teach guys to try to pull and kill the ball? This is exactly the kind of situation that a good hitting coach should be able to respond to. All of these players had great potential and only Crede was able to have somewhat of a decent career. This thing with Beckham makes me ill. Maybe they lack a lot of baseball IQ. That doesn't seem to be important in this organization. Maybe the Cell and the affiliates are too hitter friendly and guys spend their time trying to jack homers during batting practice. Maybe JR and KW know Walker is a terrible hitting coach and that's why Viciedo hasn't been brought up yet.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Aug 19, 2011 -> 01:07 PM) The fact that Beckham doesn't look like how he was at Georgia, in the minors, and in 2009 is the biggest indictment of Walker. We had a guy who most baseball experts were sure was the next great second baseman and while he is turning into a defensive wizard, he should be a top flight offensive 2B, but instead has a long, scared swing. Then again http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseb...0,2253213.story But a veteran National League scout who watched Beckham play in the Arizona Fall League in 2008 predicted that Beckham's long swing could get him into trouble and said he wasn't fully convinced that Beckham would blossom into a productive hitter. I guess he didn't get a chance to break out of it spending time in the minors.

QUOTE (DirtySox @ Aug 18, 2011 -> 11:05 PM) Is Ranger still performing the same ole song and dance regarding this lovely White Sox team? If Hawk retires before he dies, I'd like to hear what he really has to say.

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Aug 18, 2011 -> 10:42 PM) With the lack of passion that this team shows on a regular basis, I can't believe anyone still defends and wants to keep Ozzie. I could see blaming that on Guillen if it were a bunch of kids but these are veterans. Then again I'm starting to think Ozzie is a boisterous version of Dusty Baker.