November 16, 200421 yr Hearing the names of Randy Johnson, Jason Kendall, and Tim Hudson sure does get me giddy. However I know better than to get my hopes up. I'm interested to know what players YOU THINK the Sox will REALLY sign or acquire. Choose three players as your prediction. If you really think we're going to get Johnson and Kendall than go ahead and put it down. I'll start: 1. Russ Ortiz (Yes, Kenny loves him that much.) 2. Turk Wendell 3. Kenny Lofton (He's available from New York. Kenny loves to bring back old friends.) CWSOX45
November 16, 200421 yr To be honest, I think Kenny Lofton could be a good fit. The only problem is I don't think him and the Sox left on good terms. Lofton would come cheap (in terms of players given up and contract) cause the Yanks will pick up some of his salary. However, I expect the Sox to acquire a good pitcher one of the A's guys, RJ or maybe Pedro and then I think Kendall will be a White Sox by the start of the season. I'd love to have Percy, but I don't see it happening.
November 16, 200421 yr I'm interested to know what players YOU THINK the Sox will REALLY sign or acquire. 1. Cheap players 2. Players coming off injuries (i.e., Eldred and Loaiza) 3. Players traded to the Sox who's old team agrees to pay a portion of their salary 4. Minor leaguers
November 16, 200421 yr I think we can bank on Russ Ortiz., and a major trade at the winter meetings. Now, we will hear how KW is satisfied going into Spring Training with Uribe/Valdez/Harris. I think we'll also see the usual non-roster invitees. I predict another loooooong winter now.
November 16, 200421 yr Juan Gonzalez, Esteban Loiasa, Bob Wickman, Pokey Reese. Oh god, Gonzalez and Reese are pretty much safe bets too. Here Comes The Pain
November 16, 200421 yr 1. Cheap players 2. Players coming off injuries (i.e., Eldred and Loaiza) 3. Players traded to the Sox who's old team agrees to pay a portion of their salary 4. Minor leaguers /continued 5. Players who were once quality major leaguers, but have since regressed and are entering the twilight of their career. 6. "Grinders" (See 1-5) 7. Pitcher/Positional player grugingly traded for the extremely generous 'Williams Package.' Opposing GM's treat it as early Christmas presents.
November 16, 200421 yr Here's who I think KDub will sign: 1. Polanco 2. Hidalgo 3. Matt Morris Here's what I think of these signings: 1. meh 2. meh 3. meh
November 16, 200421 yr Here's who I think KDub will sign: 1. Polanco 2. Hidalgo 3. Matt Morris Here's what I think of these signings: 1. meh 2. meh 3. meh No way St. Louis lets Morris go. No way
November 16, 200421 yr No way St. Louis lets Morris go. No way If they are serious about acquiring RJ, then I'd say Morris is gone. I odn't know what to think about Morris. He was a bum this year (on the most part) but his career numbers ar e pretty good. Still, he's going to have to take a paycut.
November 16, 200421 yr If they are serious about acquiring RJ, then I'd say Morris is gone. I odn't know what to think about Morris. He was a bum this year (on the most part) but his career numbers ar e pretty good. Still, he's going to have to take a paycut. I dont think they will. It'd be a slap in the face to the Cardinals fan base, and that's just not something I think they would do. As much as they like Marquis, I think he'd almost have to be apart of any trade for RJ.
November 16, 200421 yr I dont think they will. It'd be a slap in the face to the Cardinals fan base, and that's just not something I think they would do. As much as they like Marquis, I think he'd almost have to be apart of any trade for RJ. Why would acquiring RJ be a slap in the face to the Cards? As far as I'm concerned their are other better options out there then Matt Morris. And RJ would be a hell of a pickup. The Cards are a vet team that could use an ace pitcher, it may of been what kept them from winning it all. Rj would fit that, although I don't really know what they would give up to get him. But they have been mentioned, along with the Angels, Sox and Yanks as the top suitors for RJ.
November 16, 200421 yr Heres who sox pick up 1.) Bob wickman 2.) Loaiza ( Kenny loves trading for same people so why not bring loaiza back.) 3.) Konerko will be traded for vasquez 4.) Kenny blames media for losing omar and uribe and harris now will be stuck starting job. 5.) Every team is going get people in our divison while we sit back as always and watch them get better. 6. Kenny will say " If were in contention mabe will trade at the deadline 7.) The whitesox with this offseason will finish in 5th in 2005 and sad to say people tigers and clevelend will be ahead of us.
November 16, 200421 yr Why would acquiring RJ be a slap in the face to the Cards? As far as I'm concerned their are other better options out there then Matt Morris. And RJ would be a hell of a pickup. The Cards are a vet team that could use an ace pitcher, it may of been what kept them from winning it all. Rj would fit that, although I don't really know what they would give up to get him. But they have been mentioned, along with the Angels, Sox and Yanks as the top suitors for RJ. Morris is a fan favorite in St. Louis. That's what I'm basing it on. The guy goes out and busts ass every time out there. And, right now, if KW and the Sox brass cannot convince RJ to come to Chicago, I think RJ is either in St. Louis or Arizona at the start of the year, and no where else. I'm not sure how interested Anaheim is in him(though you would know better then me living in Cali), and from what I understand, Shields would have to be part of the deal and Anaheim does not want to give up Shields whatsoever. And I'm not sure the Yankees have the talent to get him, or if they want to make the committment it would take to get him(probably Posada, Vazquez, like 75% of their contracts, plus some for RJ and all of his contract).
November 17, 200421 yr last year i predicted marvin benard and we signed him. so this year i'm thinking renteria and beltran.
November 17, 200421 yr 1. Jack McDowell 2. Ron Karkovice 3. Robin Ventura The Central Division will be at our mercy.
November 17, 200421 yr 1) Placido Polanco 2) Odalis Perez 3) Eric Young I would consider that a pretty solid off season. Doubt it happens, but that's beacause I am keeping my expectation way low.
November 17, 200421 yr 1) Placido Polanco 2) Odalis Perez 3) Eric Young I can see them getting one of polanco/young. But i highly doubt both.
November 17, 200421 yr Touché, lol. Although, Young could be brought in as an outfielder, and Polanco as an infielder.
November 17, 200421 yr 1. i think our starting pitcher will come in a trade 2. i think we will start the season with harris/uribe as starters 3. i think we will sign a uitliy infielder to back up harris 4. i think we will sign a bullpen arm how, who, when i dont know
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