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It's the little things like these that Brooks is doing, that is really going to make things a lot easier for the fans, and I'm sure they really appreciate it, and hopefully it will show in the attendance figures especially in the 2nd half of the year if the Sox are still in contention, which we all hope they are.

QUOTE(WilliamTell @ May 4, 2005 -> 12:36 AM) You learn something new every day. I didn't know Thomas Jones and Julius Jones were brothers. If you watched the Thanksgiving game on FOX last year, it was a bit hard NOT to pick up.

If the offense is ever going to get going, now is the time. Put the likes of Dye out there, give him AB's, and let him come around.

Another Great Boyer Idea: Free Flights to the Cell from Australia;

QUOTE(YASNY @ May 4, 2005 -> 12:32 AM) We've been complaining that the media hasn't been considering "the obvious". I was glad to see this article for those that have been reading all the drivel about how the Sox can't possibly be as good as last year. Well said, but I think most of us knew in the off-season that this team was going to be better, if most things fell into place, and they have, so in my mind it's a little late.

QUOTE(EvilJester99 @ May 3, 2005 -> 11:54 PM) If the Sox can't or won't resign Konerko... I would love to see the Sox somehow try to get Overbay...anyone know Overbay's contract status?? Now this is a scenario I definitely would like to consider, because the Brewers have Prince Fielder ready and waiting in 2006, and he's going to be a good one. That said, Overbay is one hell of a player (.355/.484/.645) and Milwaulkee will demand a king's ransom for him. Look at some more of his stats as well; BB - 18 K - 13 HR - 5 RBI - 16

Thank you Captain Obvious.

KW said he expects the power to come eventually as well, pretty much a mirror image of Hideki Matsui's 1st season for the Yankees. Either way, it's been one of the better off-season signings without a doubt so far. Oh and Kaz Matsui and his $7,000,000 salary, .274/.330/.321 compared to Gooch's splits of .333/.371/.370.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ May 3, 2005 -> 05:34 AM) Genius. I wonder if the Browns can void his contract?

Happy B to the irthday to both of ya's!!!!

Honel on the DL. Can't say that's really too suprising.

They deserve every single bit of misfortune that they get.

QUOTE(qwerty @ May 3, 2005 -> 01:48 PM) It's really too bad the really good crop of free agents are two years away. Hence why I think if Koney leaves (if the Yanks over him more than 10 mill, I think that will happen), it's good to try a sign a stopgap like J.T Snow, Doug Mientkiewicz or Kevin Millar for 1 season. Then at the end of 2006, the Sox have a lot of flexibility. They can move Josh Fields to 1st, if Joe Crede continues to perform well, they can call up Casey Rogowski and use him in a platoon situation with Ross Gload possibly, or they can go for a major free agent when there are quite a few available. Oh and welcome aboard Hideaway Lights.

And get this, David Stern says he could possibly get a lifetime ban. Wowzers;

QUOTE(Jordan4life_2004 @ May 3, 2005 -> 09:00 AM) Where Dbaho and Qwerty? Saying the Nets could possibly upset the Heat. lol. They didn't even really need Shaq to complete the sweep. Meh. Jason Kidd quit.

Meh. Barber's the backup, and Julius Jones is the starter. Still a good pickup though.

QUOTE(Steff @ May 3, 2005 -> 01:29 AM) White acted like a sissy.. I agree with that. However... had him and Garland gotten into it.. White would have kicked his ass easily. White would have probably gone on the DL for a bruised knuckle or something like that as well.

I think he's still arbitration eligible, but the Sox agreed a 1 year deal with him this season for about $3.4 million. I think he's got 1 year left of arbitration, but I'm probably wrong on that.

BUMP 1st month is over and I'm 8 games out in front. Not too shabby considering I missed the draft.

From the Hardball Times, a good read, also Aaron's blog is taking comments now (you'll see mine on there somewhere);

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ May 2, 2005 -> 11:07 PM) Bob, sometimes sarcasm is so obvious that green isn't needed. Who are you now, qwerty or something. Yeesh.

Perhaps he should be the team motivator for the offense as well.

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ May 2, 2005 -> 10:52 PM) Aubrey Huff... Brandon McCarthy and Brian Anderson, minimum.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ May 2, 2005 -> 11:45 PM) I get the feeling Borch could be involved in a deadline deal. Especially if a bottom of the barrel team is who we deal with. I've said it before, Pittsburgh is the team. I really think something could get done there.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ May 2, 2005 -> 11:22 PM) Beautiful post. That is the one constant between all the pitching staff. CERA is an extremely underrated stat, and the difference between now and last season would be just huge. Remember Ben Davis? He had the worst CERA for all 4 catchers last season. Thank you Chris Wider, thank you.