joejoesox Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Hopefully we'll be able to limit the injuries next year and stay competitive with (hopefully) some new, fresh faces on the Sox Every team in our division next year could be a huge surprise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 (edited) it just sucks because like you said, every team in our division could be good next year, playoff chances dont come every year, even if we are a good team next year. Edited October 7, 2008 by CryptviLL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoesox Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 (edited) I seriously hope Thome, Vazquez, Griffey, Swisher, Cabrera and Uribe are all gone this off-season Make it happen Kenny edit: forgot to add OC that's almost our entire lineup I want traded, what does that say about the white sox Edited October 7, 2008 by joesaiditstrue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I actually think Swisher will have a bounce back season next year. He's young and accomplished enough that it's a reasonable expectation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Oct 6, 2008 -> 07:10 PM) I actually think Swisher will have a bounce back season next year. He's young and accomplished enough that it's a reasonable expectation. +1 And I think the team will keep either Thome OR Griffey, but not both. My money's on Thome.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I don't want either back. But if we have to keep one, it better be Thome. Griffey adds NOTHING to this team. Not a damn thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (CanOfCorn @ Oct 6, 2008 -> 07:11 PM) +1 And I think the team will keep either Thome OR Griffey, but not both. My money's on Thome.... Considering Thome has a guaranteed option for next year and Griffey has a 16-million dollar club option, I really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really hope that it's Thome. Edited October 7, 2008 by Felix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox It To Em Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I'm going to enjoy the rest of the playoffs and get ready for what should be an interesting Hot Stove league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 QUOTE (joesaiditstrue @ Oct 6, 2008 -> 06:07 PM) I seriously hope Thome, Vazquez, Griffey, Swisher, Cabrera and Uribe are all gone this off-season Make it happen Kenny edit: forgot to add OC that's almost our entire lineup I want traded, what does that say about the white sox Well three of them are very likely not re-signed. Swisher, thome, I doubt they go anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoesox Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Oct 6, 2008 -> 06:10 PM) I actually think Swisher will have a bounce back season next year. He's young and accomplished enough that it's a reasonable expectation. Let another team take that risk, and give us someone that we need, a high on-base guy with speed that can play CF, and leadoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Oct 7, 2008 -> 01:10 AM) I actually think Swisher will have a bounce back season next year. He's young and accomplished enough that it's a reasonable expectation. Swisher needs to get control of things on and off the field, and come into next season focused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Hey, if we can get something of value for Swisher then I'm game. But I'd have to imagine his trade value is extremely low right now. But like I said, he's still young and proven enough that he could either bounce back or some other team could give us something for him. Add to that he's signed to a very affordable contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonik22 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Thank you for this season! We still f***ing made the playoffs! 2009 can't come soon enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjshoe04 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 (edited) I would like OC (obviously) and Thome gone. Uribe back to being the fill in Infielder. Get a decent 3B(Blake perhaps), SS, and a centerfielder. Move Swish to right, Dye at DH. Oh and I'd like to add a starter. Keep Javy in the number 5 slot. Edited October 7, 2008 by kjshoe04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoesox Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 QUOTE (kjshoe04 @ Oct 6, 2008 -> 06:34 PM) I would like OC (obviously) and Thome gone. Uribe back to being the fill in Infielder. Get a decent 3B(Blake perhaps), SS, and a centerfielder. Move Swish to right, Dye at DH. Oh and I'd like to add a starter. Keep Javy in the number 5 slot. Dye at DH I agree with, but I think CQ's natural position is RF, move swish permanently to left Honestly, how bad is Alexei at CF? The only downside I can think of is we'd be lacking in two infield spots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjshoe04 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 QUOTE (joesaiditstrue @ Oct 6, 2008 -> 07:36 PM) Dye at DH I agree with, but I think CQ's natural position is RF, move swish permanently to left Honestly, how bad is Alexei at CF? The only downside I can think of is we'd be lacking in two infield spots yeah, swish and TCQ, i don't care which corner outfield they are at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjshoe04 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 QUOTE (joesaiditstrue @ Oct 6, 2008 -> 07:36 PM) Honestly, how bad is Alexei at CF? The only downside I can think of is we'd be lacking in two infield spots I really don't think I'd want to watch that experiment. This actually just brought flashbacks of Jose Valentin in CF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 QUOTE (kjshoe04 @ Oct 6, 2008 -> 07:40 PM) I really don't think I'd want to watch that experiment. This actually just brought flashbacks of Jose Valentin in CF. He played quite a bit of CF in Cuba as I recall Cubano posting. He was only moved to 2B when the hole opened up there and because he could play it. He's athletic enough that he would make the transition just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjshoe04 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Oct 6, 2008 -> 06:42 PM) He played quite a bit of CF in Cuba as I recall Cubano posting. He was only moved to 2B when the hole opened up there and because he could play it. He's athletic enough that he would make the transition just fine. I'm not saying that he would remind me of Jose out there. That was just funny in my mind. However, I think he is best suited for the infield. Specifically 2B. That throw he made in CF about 4 months ago still was fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 (edited) This offense needs to be fixed. A sprinkling of some line drive types amongst the boppers would help. Hopefully KW doesnt translate this into Tavares. 2010 is when things really open up. Kenny needs to keep away from any aging sluggers for the next year. It was a good season. The pitching looks to be promising. The offense needs to be more than Ramirez and Q for the long run. Edited October 7, 2008 by southsideirish71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I'm kind of surprised to see so many people want Thome gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Oct 6, 2008 -> 06:48 PM) I'm kind of surprised to see so many people want Thome gone. People have always wanted to see Thome gone. It doesn't surprise me in the least. He's still far and away the best left handed hitter the Sox have had in years...I'd guess since Ventura. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Oct 6, 2008 -> 07:51 PM) People have always wanted to see Thome gone. It doesn't surprise me in the least. He's still far and away the best left handed hitter the Sox have had in years...I'd guess since Ventura. I'd have no problem keeping him as a DH. I'm not sure what our options really are there. I don't see many takers for him in the trade market, and I don't know if he reached the AB goal to get his option picked up for 09. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBetsy Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Here's to 2008....a lot better than we expected. And here's to 2009...to the hope we can improve on this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Alot of good happened this season besides us making the playoffs: 1. Carlos Quentin 2. Alexei Ramirez 3. John Danks 4. Gavin Floyd Alot of people complained about our lack of youth and you have 4 players there that will be around for awhile. I too would love to see Thome, Cabrera, Vazquez, Griffey and Uribe gone. I think Swisher can rebound and Konerko still has something to contribute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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