November 23, 200520 yr The one positive thing in all this, Rowand is going to the NL and not to the Yankees.
November 23, 200520 yr QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 23, 2005 -> 02:18 PM) Just because I'm curious, is your primary reason for hating it the presence A-Row had on the team? Or his stats? Or one particular aspect of his game? Just curious what people would most miss. For me, the biggest loss would be his overall presence on the team - he represents hustle, and he was a big part of the heart and soul of this club, it seemed. Very tough to replace that. Bittersweet for me. I like Aaron Rowand the person and the player. I am not sold on BA like the rest of you. But mainly I'm just gonna miss Rowand the person, the Bears fan, the stooge.
November 23, 200520 yr QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 23, 2005 -> 02:18 PM) Just because I'm curious, is your primary reason for hating it the presence A-Row had on the team? Or his stats? Or one particular aspect of his game? Just curious what people would most miss. For me, the biggest loss would be his overall presence on the team - he represents hustle, and he was a big part of the heart and soul of this club, it seemed. Very tough to replace that. Bittersweet for me. 1) His presence 2) His defense How will this effect a guy like Joe Crede to lose his best friend? No more 3 Stooges =
November 23, 200520 yr Wow, I never thought I would be so bummed about adding a guy like Jim Thome. I'm gonna miss Arow so much.
November 23, 200520 yr QUOTE(knightni @ Nov 23, 2005 -> 02:20 PM) http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/index Thanks.
November 23, 200520 yr According to the recent ESPN sports update: The deal would be Rowand, Cash, and a young player (NOT BMac) and we would get THome and Philly would pay part of his contract. Pretty sweet deal!
November 23, 200520 yr Report: White Sox Trading For Thome Jim Thome Sources have told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney that the Phillies are on the verge of trading first baseman Jim Thome to the White Sox for center fielder Aaron Rowand. The deal is expected to include major cash considerations due to the size of Thome's contract.
November 23, 200520 yr I don't mind this. Rowand is a bit overrated. Trade him while his value is high.
November 23, 200520 yr I always say to myself to never become emotionally attached to players. But damn, I seriously feel like crying. This just doesn't feel right.
November 23, 200520 yr All I can say is that Thome better not have any back issues this year. Not one.
November 23, 200520 yr QUOTE(Jordan4life_2005 @ Nov 23, 2005 -> 02:23 PM) I always say to myself to never become emotionally attached to players. But damn, I seriously feel like crying. This just doesn't feel right. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Can't even imagine how Rowand is feeling, or guys like AJP and Joe.
November 23, 200520 yr I bet Pierre won't be far behind...maybe not but I can't see them totally satisfied with BA in CF for next season...
November 23, 200520 yr QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Nov 23, 2005 -> 02:24 PM) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Can't even imagine how Rowand is feeling, or guys like AJP and Joe. Exactly. Arow will always have a special place with me. I'm thinking of getting a Rowand jersey right this second.
November 23, 200520 yr QUOTE(EvilJester99 @ Nov 23, 2005 -> 02:24 PM) I bet Pierre won't be far behind...maybe not but I can't see them totally satisfied with BA in CF for next season... That would suck.
November 23, 200520 yr QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Nov 23, 2005 -> 03:24 PM) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Can't even imagine how Rowand is feeling, or guys like AJP and Joe. AJP has seen this before when he was in a Twins uniform. Also, the guys in the clubhouse know that Jim Thome is a wrecking ball in the batters box, they know what this means to this offense. The offseason has just begun, my interest is now piqued.
November 23, 200520 yr QUOTE(Heads22 @ Nov 23, 2005 -> 02:25 PM) I wonder who the prospect is. A Chris Young? If it's Young KW f***ed up big time.
November 23, 200520 yr QUOTE(Heads22 @ Nov 23, 2005 -> 02:25 PM) I wonder who the prospect is. A Chris Young? If it is, then this is one of the worst trades I've ever experienced.
November 23, 200520 yr QUOTE(Kalapse @ Nov 23, 2005 -> 03:21 PM) The phils will be eating half of Thome's contract per ESPN 1000 If that is true, that is huge. PK can still be in a sox unifrom. Maybe.
November 23, 200520 yr QUOTE(Heads22 @ Nov 23, 2005 -> 03:25 PM) I wonder who the prospect is. A Chris Young? I hope it's a midrange P like Honel or Tracey. I'd even settle for it if it was OF like Owens.
November 23, 200520 yr QUOTE(knightni @ Nov 23, 2005 -> 02:26 PM) I hope it's a midrange P like Honel or Tracey. I'd even settle for it if it was OF like Owens. Honel has negative value at this point.
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