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If he has a good spring training it certainly ain't out of the question. Having experience pitching with Chicago will help him big time too. He's the wild card.

No it's coming out on XBox, Gamecune and Playstation 2 as well. It's made by the same company in England that made Black and White. This should help ya out Capn12, Gamespot Page IGN Page

Do u at all sim innings, so u can close out da games or make a late inning rally. I just luved that feature they put in last year. Nothin like throwin 98 MPH high fastballs with Koch to pick up the save.

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So did Peyton Manning, which means Indy is gonna hav to cut sum Defensive players to fit him into the salary cap.

From FoxSports.com, Champ Bailey, cornerback, Redskins Will be a franchised player on the trade market. There's a lot to like about Bailey. He has outstanding cover skills. He's very fluid as an athlete, but also possesses good physical tools to play bump-and-run coverage. Bailey also has shown good ball skills, but not many quarterbacks challenge him. Sometimes, Bailey can get a little over-aggressive when he tries too hard to make something happen, but it's not a glaring problem. This is a guy that you build a franchise and a defense around. Bailey is a guy who simply wants to win and doesn't draw red flags in the intangibles department like some other top corners. Possible fits: Cincinnati, Detroit, Kansas City, New Orleans, Jacksonville. Most likely destination: Detroit. Bailey has the tools that new defensive coordinator Dick Jauron needs to blend with Dre' Bly. He would take the Lions' secondary to a whole new level with his blend of physical and athletic skills. Adewale Ogunleye, defensive end, Dolphins This restricted free agent has evolved into a solid all-around end. He's a very good upfield pass rusher who possesses a lot of good techniques. He displays a very quick first step and isn't afraid to take the inside lane to the quarterback. Ogunleye has very good strength and knows how to use it. That allowed him to make strides as a run defender this past season. Ogunleye also has a good feel for the game. There's a lot of debate about whether Oguleye is a product of being paired with Jason Taylor, but some feel he's a better overall defender than Taylor at this stage. I give Ogunleye a lot of credit for working himself to this level. He's a natural fit for teams that make getting after the quarterback a priority. Possible fits: Seattle, Dallas, Washington, Philadelphia. Most likely destination: That's a very good question. A lot depends on how the open market fares. The price tag includes draft picks and a huge signing bonus. Miami would like him back, but is prepared to let him go if the market is high. Jevon Kearse, defensive end, Titans Is coming off a great year as a pass rusher. His very explosive first step makes it very tough for most left tackles to match up against him. There are some concerns about Kearse in terms of his lack of durability and the fact that he doesn't play well through injuries. Relies solely on his first step, which spells trouble down the road once he begins losing some of his quickness, but that shouldn't be a problem for at least another few years. Possible fits: Washington, Seattle, Tennessee, Houston. Most likely destination: Washington. The Redskins are desperate for a pass rusher and Dan Snyder has a tough time looking away from the big stars. Al Wilson, middle linebacker, Broncos Wilson is a very productive guy in the middle of a defense due to his instincts and aggressiveness. He has the speed to cover a lot of lateral ground against the run. He's excellent at chasing down ball-carriers and laying some heavy wood on them. Wilson is very aggressive and tenacious when asked to blitz. He is also athletic enough to cover backs and tight ends in the passing game. But Wilson does tend to get a little too aggressive and finds himself out of position at times — especially against the pass. Wilson plays his best on the move and occasionally struggles to shed blocks. Two things I like about him are his aggressiveness and leadership skills. Possible fits: Denver, Philadelphia, New Orleans. Most likely destination: Most likely to re-sign with Denver. Unless the bidding gets too high, he's too valuable as a leader for the Broncos to allow him to walk. Chad Clifton, offensive tackle, Packers Top left tackles who master pass protection always fall into this category. Clifton isn't a great athlete for a left tackle, but he has a big frame to get around and uses his hands very well to lock on to defenders. Grades only as adequate in the run blocking department, which isn't a problem so long as he remains a solid pass blocker. Possible fits: Chicago, Cleveland, San Diego, Tampa Bay. Most likely destination: Chicago. Jerry Angelo prefers to build core talent through the draft, but Clifton would fill a tremendous need for the Bears. A lot will depend on the bidding services. Darren Howard, defensive end, Saints Howard doesn't rate as a natural pass rusher with top speed and power. He grades above average in those areas of natural ability. But Howard is an instinctive upfield player who has a good feel as a pass rusher and locates the ball well against the run. He plays with a lot of intensity and can be physical, but is much better as a defender on the move rather than playing in-line and going straight up against blockers. Howard has also evolved into a solid leader in the locker room for the Saints. If there is one concern about Howard, it's durability. He's gotten nicked up quite a bit during his career. Possible fits: New Orleans, Baltimore, Buffalo, Seattle, Detroit. Most likely destination: Re-sign with New Orleans. Both sides have actively been working to keep Howard in a Saints uniform. Grant Wistrom, defensive end, Rams Although he gets worn down at times and isn't your prototypical rush end, there are not many players who play with the motor and display the intensity of Wistrom. He has an excellent first step off the ball and shows good pass rush techniques. Although he's a little on the small side against the run, he's very strong and locates the ball very quickly. Wistrom also does a great job dropping into coverage. Possible fits: Jacksonville, St. Louis, San Diego. Most likely destination: Re-sign with St. Louis. The Rams have a difficult decision to make regarding which of their key free agents to retain. It's a tough decision, but letting Wistrom go would be very hard. Bobby Taylor, cornerback, Eagles Taylor has been coveted by several teams over the past few years due to his ability to match up and lock down against bigger receivers. Taylor knows how to press receivers at the line and uses his long arms to maintain good positioning. Taylor is smart and reacts well to the ball, but will have some trouble against quicker athletes because he's a little slow to change directions. Despite his solid resume, he does arrive on the market with some concerns. He's turned 30 and is coming off a lingering foot injury. He may have slipped a notch and could slip from the elite class of cornerbacks, but can still be a very strong competitor in a defense that wants its corners to play up at the line of scrimmage and remain tight with receivers. Possible fits: Kansas City, Cincinnati, Washington, New Orleans, Atlanta, Arizona. Most likely destination: Kansas City. Would be a natural fit in Gunther Cunningham's defense and help take that defense to the next level. Terrell Owens, wide receiver, 49ers Owens possesses a combination of strength and explosiveness that make it difficult for opponents to match up with him physically. He also has good speed for his size. Sometimes, Owens loses his focus and drops a lot of balls. He's not a true bad guy, but allows too many distractions to be drawn his way. His frequent flare-ups do nothing but hurt his team. Owens will be turning 31 in December, but should still have a few solid seasons left as an impact receiver. Owens is another guy where you have to evaluate more on how he fits into the makeup of a team in regards to its chemistry. Receivers like Owens also sometimes bring down the potential of an offense at times. He's disruptive when he doesn't get the ball enough. But when you force the ball to him, you sometimes lose sight of the other weapons your offense may possess. Possible fits: Baltimore, Miami, New York Jets. Most likely destination: Baltimore. Would be a good fit in Baltimore because Brian Billick knows how to work with personalities such as Owens. Owens also would provide a dramatic boost to the Ravens' passing game. Damien Woody, center/guard, Patriots Woody brings a lot of size and strength to the interior. He's also a good athlete who moves well for his size. He can get out in the open field for screens and draws. Woody also displays good footwork in pass protection. The biggest question that always arises with Woody remains his conditioning, which could take a toll on his career, as he's getting a little older. He has been immature in the past, but the disciplined environment in New England helps him remain focused. Possible fits: New England, San Diego, Cleveland. Most likely destination: Re-sign with New England. Much depends on what the price tag will be once the bidding occurs, but both parties would be better off re-committing to each other. If the price tag become too large, New England most-likely will let him go and plug in a cheap veteran.

Oops, dunno what I was thinkin, definitely not .OBP, Thomas was .390 last year while Konerko in a bad year was way down to .305 down from .359 a year ago. But in 2002 Thomas has an .OPS of 833 while Konerko had of .857. Think that's what I first meant. Paul should rebound to that this year.

I think he will be rotated b/w the 2,5 and 6 spot like he was last year dependin on the matchups.

Malone's thoughts on da surgery, Despite having to be on the shelf for all of the upcoming season, minor-league pitcher Corwin Malone is relieved to be having surgery on his left elbow. "I'm kind of happy we made a decision to get it done," he said. "I want to go through the rehab, work out hard and be ready to go [next year]."

From da Trib, TUCSON, Ariz.—A small diamond at the White Sox's spring training complex is about to be christened. "We're going to name it Harris Field," manager Ozzie Guillen said Sunday. It's a place where second baseman Willie Harris figures to spend a lot of time in the next couple of weeks. "We're going to spend a lot of time there because my goal is to make this kid better," Guillen said of his leadoff hitter. "He's going to be one of the keys for us." Guillen will have Harris work on bunting and defensive play. Harris, 25, inherits the leadoff spot since Roberto Alomar now is across the complex at the Arizona Diamondbacks' camp. The top spot in the order is vital, Guillen said. "It sets the tone for the big boys," he said. "I don't worry about Frank [Thomas], I don't worry about Magglio [Ordonez], I don't worry about [Carlos] Lee or [Joe] Crede because I know what they are capable of doing." The intensive instruction can't begin until Wednesday, when position players report. Harris arrived Thursday and has been hitting in the cages. He's looking forward to the individual attention. "It's a good thing," he said. "When they stop paying attention, that's when you worry. This is my chance. Hopefully things go well."

Hmmm Konerko, well tradin his 8 million salary could definitely help keepin Maggs around. I think he's a Depodesta type of guy more than Frank, betta .OBP percentage and hits for a betta avg.

U r rite witesoxfan, Players selected must remain on the 25-man active roster or the disabled list for all of 2004 or be offered back to their former teams for $25,000.

'04 Name - 8.5 Avatar - 9 (20$, Ohhhh I wanted a peanut) Siggy - 9 (Very nice pic of Carlos)

I'll hav to send u a typical Aussie greeting sumtime MATE.

I'm goin to get my Dad to get it for me for about $1.50 when he goes back to Kuala Lumpur. But this is the game I'm most lookin forward to along with The Movies.

The only chance of Mulder signin is if Maggs and Frank don't return next year along with Koch so we'll hav enough room to sign him and sum otha's. A rotation of Buerhle, Mulder, Loaiza and Garland with Honel, Cotts or Wing next year would look very, very nice.

New article is also up from me about the possible 5th starters in Chicago. Rotation Preview Article

Another QB trade? The Dolphins, anticipating they will be able to complete a trade for quarterback A.J. Feeley and sign him to a new contract, have given starter Jay Fiedler permission to talk to other teams. The move is regarded as the practical prelude to Fiedler being released next month, and to Feeley being elevated to the top perch on the depth chart, as the Dolphins attempt to upgrade production at quarterback. Fiedler, 32, has been the team's No. 1 quarterback since 2000, with the eight-year veteran averaging 13 starts per season in that period. But the Dolphins have not qualified for the playoffs in consecutive years and the franchise made an overhaul of the quarterback spot its chief priority for this offseason. There is interest in Fiedler, but his agent, Brian Levy, would not comment on where he will shop his client. Fiedler would be able to seek a trade only after Miami trades for and signs Feeley, who is a restricted free agent. The Dolphins and Eagles agreed Saturday evening to the Feeley deal, which will become official March 3, when the league's current trade moratorium is lifted. In exchange for Feeley, the Eagles will receive a conditional second-round choice in the 2005 draft. A three-year veteran with five starts on his résumé, Feeley will sign a contract with Miami that can be for five years and $18 million and will include a $3 million signing bonus. The door is being left open for Fiedler to return to Miami, albeit at a reduced salary. Fiedler is due a $2 million option bonus on April 5 that the Dolphins will not want to pay if they acquire Feeley. Fiedler also has a $3.7 million base salary for 2004. The Cowboys, Buccaneers and Raiders are expected to make overtures to Fiedler. The Raiders' level of interest will depend on Rich Gannon's recovery from offseason shoulder surgery. If Fiedler accepts a major pay cut, he would be able to compete against Feeley for Miami's starting job. However, knowing he might have a chance to move on to another team, Fiedler likely would refuse to take a cut. Fiedler has started in 53 of his 66 regular-season appearances and has completed 899 of 1,514 passes, for 10,551 yards, 61 touchdowns, 58 interceptions and an efficiency rating of 78.1. Injuries limited him to 11 starts for Miami in 2003.

Definitely an area that prob needs to be addressed early in da draft as well as more pitching depth. We're fine for outfielders.

That would hav really made my day.

Shows ya that u can't take anythin for granted as a prospect. A few years ago we all thought this kid was gonna be big in Chicago, and now he'll prob neva make it. It's a real shame. Best of luck to him.

It's Wednesday 12 pm my time. I'll definitely be there, does any1 know the draft order yet?

Make sure u summarise da movie for us in 1 short sentence ok BEGOOD.

Oops I thought 20 looked like 21, I need more sleep, I think I'm still jetlagged from Malaysia.

From da Trib, TUCSON, Ariz. -- If the White Sox had a pitching staff made up of Nolan Ryan, Greg Maddux and Roger Clemens, pitching coach Don Cooper admits it would be hard for him to make a decision on an opening day starter. But left-hander Mark Buehrle and 21-game winner Esteban Loaiza have made things much easier for Cooper because neither one attaches too much significance to the assignment. But unless manager Ozzie Guillen has a change of heart, Cooper has decided. "It looks like Buehrle is going to have the opening day in Kansas City and Loaiza will have the game in Kansas City after the off day," Cooper said Saturday. It's a decision that keeps both players happy. Buehrle gets opening day, which also allows him to pitch against the New York Yankees in Yankee Stadium. Loaiza will get the second game against the Royals, which also allows him to start the home opener at U.S. Cellular Field. Cooper says he noticed more and more Latino Sox fans coming out for Loaiza starts last season, and thought the home opener would be a nice reward for the veteran hurler, as well as a way to keep the interest of those fans. "Each start, I would look out in the bullpen area and see more and more fans wearing sombreros and waving Mexican flags," Cooper said. "I got a kick out of that, and I know Esteban did, too. So why not?" By giving a tentative plan this early, Cooper is also hoping to avoid the hectoring he and former manager Jerry Manuel faced last spring, when questions of who, Buehrle or Bartolo Colon, would start on opening day were asked on an almost daily basis. "By the time the season started no one cared," Cooper said. "If it's not a big deal a month from now then it's not a big deal now." Considering Loaiza finished second in the American League Cy Young Award race in 2003, Guillen thought it should be the veteran right-hander's call. "I think Loaiza deserves to be a Number One guy because of what he did last year," Guillen said. "But we're going to talk to them and see what their opinion is. I have to tip my hat (to Loaiza) because he really earned it." And Buehrle insisted he has no problem switching with Loaiza if there is a change of heart. "If I start opening day then I get to start in New York, which I've never done, and if I start the second game then I start in the home opener," Buehrle added. "That's why I really don't care right now. I can start the fifth day and I wouldn't care." Cooper hopes that it will become an issue for the Sox at some point this season. The fact is, when it does become an issue it means the Sox are in the postseason.