Jay Mariotti Article

[DBAHO]

Sun Times Article

Even given the Twins' rough offseason, the Sox won't win the division unless a solid starting pitcher arrives. Williams should make a run at Greg Maddux, who is good for 15 wins, including an impending 300th victory that would stick it to the Cubs. Last week, Maddux told the suburban Daily Herald that he would like to finish his career with either Chicago team. Another possibility is 17-game winner Sidney Ponson, a younger and slightly less talented version of Colon, but several teams are interested. Andy Pettitte would be a godsend, but his price tag is too high.

 

Sure, the Sox will score runs. But they have too many issues to be taken seriously at this time. Their second baseman is Willie Harris. Their center fielder is either Aaron Rowand or, if they're lucky, slow-to-develop Joe Borchard. Who knows the mood of Magglio Ordonez, who enters his free-agency season, after the trade whispers last month? When Frank Thomas exercised his $6 million option, did anyone stand up and celebrate? Is Miguel Olivo a keeper behind the plate? Is Joe Crede ready to take charge? Will Carlos Lee repeat his breakout season? And just who is the closer?

[YASNY]

As much as I hate to say it, but Moronotti is right.

[Texsox]

The reason we hate him so aften is he's right so often. Dead nuts correct on this. I'm wondering if we continue to get f***ed by our own free agents will JR and Co. suck it up and grab some better (re $$$$) talent or bag the season? I'm hoping after getting backed into a corner and seeing the season going down the tubes in December they make some bigger moves than what Colon would have cost.