July 31, 200817 yr QUOTE (earthshiner @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 09:15 AM) no lol, he has just known that he will probably be moved. oh, gotcha.
July 31, 200817 yr QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 08:15 AM) Well I also heard on ESPNews, that the Sox are working on a 3-4 team trade to get Huston Street. Everyone assumes Swisher is gone, but no no no. Why can't it be Orlando who they've been trying to unload? Also, I think this move is so Ozzie could give his guys more breaks like he did in '05. Right now, he doesn't believe he has the flexibility he used to have. From what I heard, KG will be playing 1B and DH as well as OF. First year we don't talk about it extensively, we finally get Ken Griffey Jr. I'll get his jersey as soon as it's possible. Why is everyone in love with Swisher? He has been awful. If anything OC has been playing much better than Swish this season.
July 31, 200817 yr swisher is not goign anywhere, he is under control for a few years, everyone loves the guy around the team, swisher will play first next year, when the sox give away konerko.
July 31, 200817 yr How do you improve one of the worst defenses in baseball? Why stick a 38 year old designated hitter in centerfield, that how!
July 31, 200817 yr QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 09:15 AM) I think I need a drink Between this and the Favre stuff, I'm going straight to PCP.
July 31, 200817 yr QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 08:15 AM) I think I need a drink You can submit your apology to me anytime you'd like.
July 31, 200817 yr QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 09:16 AM) Why is everyone in love with Swisher? He has been awful. If anything OC has been playing much better than Swish this season. You mean the same Nick Swisher who has been roughly equal to Ken Griffey Jr. at the plate this season?
July 31, 200817 yr QUOTE (Kalapse @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 08:19 AM) You mean the same Nick Swisher who has been roughly equal to Ken Griffey Jr. at the plate this season? Jr's offensive stats are better.
July 31, 200817 yr QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 09:15 AM) I think I need a drink Me too. Unfortunately its only 10:30 and i'm at work so i'm gonna have to wait The longer this goes on the more uncomfortable I'm getting. I generally have a lot of faith in KW but i have a bad feeling he's gonna do something stupid today.
July 31, 200817 yr QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 09:20 AM) Jr's offensive stats are better. By 30 f***ing points in OPS and 5 points in OPS+. WOW
July 31, 200817 yr QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 09:16 AM) Why is everyone in love with Swisher? He has been awful. If anything OC has been playing much better than Swish this season. I'm not, but it's no secret, the organization wants to get rid of Orlando ever since the "error" incidents.
July 31, 200817 yr Any chance the Reds throw in Brandon Phillips ? I like the deal.If you can have Dewayne Wise or Ken Griffey, i'll think i'll take Griffey everyday. The lineup will be much more versatile/better if Ozzie want to go righty vs. lefty.
July 31, 200817 yr QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 08:20 AM) Me too. Unfortunately its only 10:30 and i'm at work so i'm gonna have to wait The longer this goes on the more uncomfortable I'm getting. I generally have a lot of faith in KW but i have a bad feeling he's gonna do something stupid today. I always assume he'll do something stupid, but that's just me.
July 31, 200817 yr QUOTE (rudylaw @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 09:18 AM) This team will not be nearly as good with out the OC. I really hope we keep him and get our 2 draft picks after this year. As do I. I don't think we have anything close to him, but it wouldn't surprise me if we got rid of him.
July 31, 200817 yr QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 08:16 AM) Why is everyone in love with Swisher? He has been awful. If anything OC has been playing much better than Swish this season. under team control, young, good presence, entering his prime. Lots of reasons, and KW knows Swish isnt going anywhere for those reasons. And I dont like De Luca knows s*** about what hes talking about. We wont see Griffey suit up in CF for the White Sox.
July 31, 200817 yr QUOTE (quickman @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 08:12 AM) this whole thign is becuase konerko is washed up. If konerko was hitting this would never happen. Konerko is done. Konerko is not washed up. I think he is still hurt and you'll see him go on the DL when this deal goes through. You don't see a drop off like this at 32.
July 31, 200817 yr Author Reason there is little information being leaked about this trade could be because it involves more than just two teams In fact I would bet on that, at this point
July 31, 200817 yr QUOTE (Kalapse @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 08:21 AM) By 30 f***ing points in OPS and 5 points in OPS+. WOW Jr hitting 15 points higher in average. I'd rather have my #6/7 hitter getting hits than walking.
July 31, 200817 yr QUOTE (JPN366 @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 08:23 AM) I always assume he'll do something stupid, but that's just me. Yes it is just you. He's a top tier GM in this league and is widely regarded as such.
July 31, 200817 yr QUOTE (quickman @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 08:17 AM) swisher is not goign anywhere, he is under control for a few years, everyone loves the guy around the team, swisher will play first next year, when the sox give away konerko. Well, if all it takes to secure a spot on the roster and the love of the fans is to tell some jokes, play with blowup dolls, and be really sorry for not hitting - then dang, I could do that, and cheap!!! I will even take my own train up there to sign! SFF
July 31, 200817 yr QUOTE (JPN366 @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 03:23 PM) I always assume he'll do something stupid, but that's just me. Really??? May i ask why? Thats just ridiculous
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