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Is he so anxious to play here. He will get offers and sign in the A.L. east.

Zack Grienke

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 12, 2010 -> 05:45 PM) They don't even need a World Series, they are going to be playing baseball in April and even March. Yeah, but those games would not cause the commotion world series or playoff games would. I guess they could postpone and get them in some how, but if the match up is Minnesota and say Colorado the ratings would already be low. Postponements putting the games to mid November with two small markets teams could be a real fiasco for mlb and fox.

This year we had warm weather, but I could see some world series games snowed out in Minneapolis ( if the twins could ever advance beyond the first round).

This time last year I was not as high on Beckham as most others on this site, but I am not for trading him either. Ramirez and Beckham as a double play combination should be left in place to continue to solidify. This is good leave it alone. If Morel can hit and they sign Konerko it is a very solid infield.

Scott Linebrink-Oops! Already got him, Trevor Hoffman then.

We are in big big big trouble now! All kidding aside Lucy seemed like he could play some. I could live with him at backup.

This bunch? If one team signed them all I'm not sure they would make the playoffs!

He can't play the field full time. Just too big a liability. Part time first base, DH, and back up catcher? Ok but he will cost.

If they are so good then how come one playoff year in the last five?

Like most players A.J. goes through hot streaks and good years and bad streaks and years. I could live without him but don't see Flowers as the replacement. If you sign a veteran you would be lucky to get some one as good as A.J. Trade Flowers and try to get another prospect to groom, meanwhile sign A.J. for 2 years.

Mark Buerhle---He has a special place in all Sox fans hearts. If he is not a Hall of famer he is at least a candidate. Having said that, we know he is not as effective as he once was. Some players are just special and deserve special treatment. Letting Carlton Fisk go while on a road trip in Cleveland was classless and caused bad feelings for ,many years. Frank Thomas left under bad circumstances. Don't let that happen with Mark. If he is hurting the Sox in the rotation then move him to the pen for the duration of his contract. Let him walk after his contract is up on good terms, or trade him to St. Louis to finish up a great career in his hometown. Don't just trade this White Sox icon for a couple of prospects. Give him the respect and special treatment he is due.

He is a butcher in the field. He can hit but he won't if he swings at everything. I say package him in a trade. He is another guy with out a position.

Yeah, I think Berkman can still hit. Also we will need a backup firstbaseman. It's just that we are always getting guys off the scrap heap. Another washed up star.

Wood, Berkman, Johnson. Do we really want any of them at any price?

Businesses come and go. What if they go bankrupt at any time? They are not the biggest of the cell phones companies. Verizon and AT&T for example dominate that market. Risky making permanent changes based on U. S. Cellular name. Put up bars and make the Sox socks striped black and white like prisoners?

Make the field bigger? One of the major changes from the old Comiskey to the new was the change from a pitcher's park to a hitter's. Everyone had enough of the cavernous old dimensions. They even figured out the predominance of the wind and set the new park at the best angle for tail winds. They played with the dimensions in the old park and it always looked like crap. Stop looking for a quick fix. Just win more ballgames by playing better baseball. The cell needs ground ball pitchers and home run hitters. I like the idea of the bars, but what if U.S. cellular loses the naming rights?

Don't trade Danks.

Is Crawford old, washed up or coming off serious injury? No? Then we will not get him.

For those of old enough to remember when she was the only sound at old Comiskey, I say farewell not only to her but the era she excelled in.

QUOTE (striker @ Oct 5, 2010 -> 10:43 PM) My problem with the staff as is is we need offense and if we make the playoffs not all five starters (assuming Peavy is healthy) would start in the playoffs, but that bat we could have acquired would. If Peavy is healthy then someone gets dealt. If Sale can start then maybe two get dealt. Right now we have these guys that could start: Peavy Buehrle Floyd Danks Jackson Sale Garcia? Pena? Only 4 of them have to be really good. The 5th can be ok or good. But we really need OBP and run production in the middle of our lineup. Are there four really good ones there?

Kinda burnt out on the way things are so hoping for a change, but have learned to be careful what you wish for. Another string I know, but I'm really tired of Hawk Harrelson. I wish we would finally get a change there.

Reinsdorf lets his general manager hire and fire managers. Larussa was fired when Hawk Harrelson was a one year GM. It broke Reinsdorf's heart but he let Hawk have his way. He would love to get Larussa back, there has been talk of it before as the two remain close. Larussa has peaked in St. Louis and does not want to wait out a rebuild there. He is near the end and I think would love to finish up right where he started it all. I'm not predicting it, but it is not "beyond slim".

I think our pitching staff is way over rated. The bullpen really gave it up the second half and aside from Danks was any starter lights out. Buerhle can't get the pith over 85mph Floyd is inconsistent and seems to fold under pressure Garcia-see Buerhle Jackson 4 teams in 4 years. because he is so good? Peavey, c'mon Where is the true number one? Aside from Danks it is a staff of 4th and 5th starters. Then there is the bullpeh---yikes!

QUOTE (jasonxctf @ Sep 24, 2010 -> 05:01 PM) i want the Twins to get all the way to the World Series and lose Game 7. And Lose Game 7, because they didn't have home field advantage in large part to the gopher ball that Matt Thornton threw in the All Star Game I love this! I guess I should root for the central division champs but I have hated the Twins so much, so hard, and for so long I hope they go three and out and then their plane goes down on the flight home.