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I still remember those old Jordan videos in 90-91, and when they showed the Lakers highlights they had Magic Johnson running down the lane and Vlade Divac doing his thing.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jul 15, 2005 -> 05:29 PM) Just remember, if you order that Sox jersey and they can't ship it to Aussie just have them ship it my way. Check out sportsauthority.com sportmart.com and finishline.com Usually they are all the same price, but sometimes one of those stores has a sale price thats cheaper than ESPN.com or Whitesox.com Ok I'll definitely check that out, thanks for the links, and the offer.

QUOTE(Dam8610 @ Jul 15, 2005 -> 05:22 PM) Without his starts against the White Sox, what would his ERA be? Even if you omit April, it has to be over 3. I just don't trust Zito anymore, at least not until he can keep it together for a while. That's why I've been one of the biggest advocates for getting A.J. Burnett, because he could come in and be the #2 starter, and hopefully, he would be inked to a long term deal immediately and we'd have a killer staff for years to come. I still think that for the long-term, Burnett would be the best acquisition we could make, if it were at a reasonable price, however, for the immediate future, I could see just getting someone like a Zach Day to be the 5th starter. This might actually be the best option for the present, as it would be a huge insurance policy and if nothing else, a guy like that could probably be an effective reliever. It's just that when I think about this possibility in 2007: Starters: SP Mark Buehrle SP A.J. Burnett SP Jon Garland SP Freddy Garcia SP Brandon McCarthy (when he finally fulfills his potential) Bullpen (in no partciular order): Jose Contreras (KW did want him to be a closer originally IIRC) Cliff Politte Neal Cotts Dustin Hermanson Bobby Jenks Jeff Bajenaru Shingo Takatsu That's just sick. I want that. However, I wouldn't sacrifice (or even delay) a championship for it. I just want what will improve the team the most THIS YEAR done. If that means no Burnett, so be it, but if we do get him, I won't be upset. One thing that people have to remember if we are going to trade for one of these big name pitchers, they're going to be moving from a pitchers park to a hitters park. I can't really see the difference in putting down Zito when he's had really good numbers over the past 2 months and a half, and A.J gets off despite the fact he's still only won 5 games and his ERA has been increasing since the start of the season, the opposite of Zito. You've also gotta take into consideration how much each player is going to make next season. Zito has an option for next season for 7 million. Schmidt's is $10 million. Burnett would get a long term deal of around $10 million a season, the same as Carl Pavano's deal basically.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jul 15, 2005 -> 05:21 PM) You know it. How was the 14 hr flight back. A nightmare. That's all I'm gonna say for now.

QUOTE(Soxfest @ Jul 15, 2005 -> 10:21 AM) I would do a sign and trade with Atlanta for Al.Harrington .....win win to me. Ok lets see here. Where does Al Harrington fit into the lineup? Who become the Bulls new starting center?

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jul 15, 2005 -> 05:11 PM) Schmidt is the guy I'm falling back in love with. AJ has stellar stuff too, but I think he costs major league parts and quite frankly, I'm not dealing more then one or two guys, definately not Contreras. Duque can go, but Contreras is and should stay on the south side. As far as VA suggested deal of Contreras/Uribe for Schmidt/Vizquel. Thats a pretty fair deal straight up, especially if the Giants are looking towards the future. Throw in a mid-level prospect and it gets the deal done. Problem is I don't gie up Contreras or Uribe. However, I'd be more then willing to throw two of the Sox top prospects, a middle infield prospect (Valido/Gonzo/Lopez), a mid tier guy, and Willie Harris. Believe me, I know first - hand Jason isn't an El Duque fan after those Angels games on the weekend. And I've said all along, we need to keep JC. Yes he was inconsistent in June, could crap his pants in a big game, and can walk a few from time to time. But he has great splits, a great BAA, and has flat out dominant stuff.

I'm not on the for acquiring Mike Lowell Bandwagon. Yes his splits are improving each month, but he's still essentially tied down into that deal when you've got a guy in Crede who has better power numbers and is probably a better fielder. Plus have a look at this; HOME - .240/.314/.371 AWAY - .207/.234/.322

Take away Zito's horrible start to the year in April, he would have an ERA below 3. His K's have also significantly increased over that time as well. Still his home splits are better than his away splits, which makes me leery of how he would do at the Cell. Still with the A's acquiring Kennedy, I can see them moving Barry in the RIGHT deal, not for the sake of moving him. I'm on the same boat as Cheat, I don't think we need to trade for a big time starter. I would have loved Day, if the price was right, perfect groundball pitcher at our park, but I can't see the Rockies giving him up. Of course the issue with Burnett is always going to be, how much do you give up for him, and can you re-sign him to a long - term deal. Do you even want to give him $10M a season with Mark Buerhle the team's ace making less?

Funny how all of those posters were giving it to Beane when the A's were struggling at the start of the season, well it looks like they're back folks.

QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Jul 15, 2005 -> 04:17 PM) What else didn't you try seeing as how you are back home! I lived in a company house for 2 weeks, and we pretty much lived off the weber, eating steak, chicken and salmon every night. But we also went out quite a bit when we were in San Diego (to Hooters), the Grand Canyon, Sedona and Anaheim.

No I'm not. And I actually didn't try one when I was over in the States, which was probably pretty stoopid of me.

Don't you love it when a 15 hour flight turns into a 21 hour flight instead, because of the Airline / Pilot's incompetence?

So much for a team like Atlanta making him a big offer. Expect him to re-up with the Bulls.

No I don't think he'll be traded. The Sox are gonna need a future closer, and they just can't keep on relying on FA or trades to fill that need, if they can develop somebody in-house, who's young and cheap, even better. That said, I can't see Jenks taking on the role until mid 2006 at the earliest, most likely the start of the 2007 year. Control was always going to be the issue for him, and he needs to be working on it as much as possible.

QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Jul 14, 2005 -> 03:04 PM) I hope you're wrong. I'm ready to see Konerko out of Chicago. Oh so am I. But you need to look at it this way. Brian Anderson is not going to put up Konerko like numbers next season, if he's playing everyday in the outfield, and that's if Dye's moving to first. And there's no real big name first baseman free agents out there besides Konerko, with only the likes of J.T Snow and Erubiel Durazo worth considering. Yes Konerko is slow, strikes out a ton at important moments, and is only hitting around .260, but he gives this Sox team a power element that it sorely needs. And I think they're gonna keep him around.

I've just got an inkling that Gload's gonna be moved in a deadline deal, especially if the Sox Brass decide on re-signing Konerko at the end of the year.

Stupid story of the day: In a moving tram, a Japanese woman loses her stroller when a Disneyland tram starts up around a corner. What does she do? Proceeds to walk straight out of the tram and go head first into the concrete. Lucky she wasn't killed. So kids, when the satfey person tells ya to stay in the tram until it comes to a complete stop, you f***ing do it. Oh and this is what it's like posting from a VIP Club Lounge at LAX...............

QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ Jul 14, 2005 -> 02:23 AM) Ouuuuuuuuuu...very interesting? Ya think? It would seem the M's are pretty fed up with Miggy, having send him down the minors and all, but I wonder if they would be willing to part with him already. He might be a guy worth waiting for--if for no other reason, defense. I don't think they will yet. He's back up with the M's, and hit a 3 run homer off Santana on Sunday. He's still got that great arm behind the plate as well.

So what teams are going to have 3 ping pong balls, and what are the Hawks' chances of snagging Crosby?

Dream Aquisition - Orlando Cabrera Dream Acquisition - Miguel Cabrera (and we know that ain't happening).

QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Jul 13, 2005 -> 04:01 PM) Nobody cares where the offense comes from, but like I said either earlier in this thread or in another one, we'd need an IF like Texas' to support that outfield. We're not that strong in the infield to support a weak OF. Hence why I've suggested once or twice the Sox should be exploring for upgrades at CF if Rowand doesn't pick it up to his 2004 level. The likes of Vernon Wells etc. could be had in the right deal.

Guardado was throwing about 85 on Sunday when Jason and I saw him. Never has been a stuff guy though.

Absolutely not. And you know why? Rob Dibble.

Day has had 2 starts in AAA since his injury, he's 1-0 with a 2.25 ERA, 7 K's and 1 BB. Here's a good piece on him; All Baseball -

QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Jul 10, 2005 -> 02:00 AM) Probably pretty close.... I guess you could toss miles in there back our direction. I don't know why we'd really want him, but I'm as low as I've ever been on Willie right now. Getting Day would signal that Vizcaino is on his way out too, so he could go to Arizona for Cintron, who would make Willie expendable, and not require Miles. He's got more tools than Miles. We would probably have to throw in mid-level spec too. (I don't know who Arizona would have backing up all three infield spots though, so that rumor is probably a product of this board.) In AAA the D-Backs have Scott Hairston who's hitting .307, while Chad Tracy could play more third base to back up Glaus, which is his natural position. They have Matt Kata as well IIRC.