October 7, 200817 yr Let's see what you all think about who should be where next year. My lineup as of now is going off who is expected to be on the team next year. 1st = Konerko 2nd = Getz Short=Ramiraz 3rd= Fields Left=Quinten Center=Owens Right=Dye Catch=Piersynski DH=Thome Pitchers=1-Burls, 2-Danks, and 3-Floyd Utility-As much as I hate even thinking about it, Uribe. I only hope he doesn't start, even though I'll bet Guillen will be an idiot and start him at second. 4th Outfield-Wise Oh and hopefully Beckham will move up the ranks in the minors and take over at short sometime during the season and move Ramiraz back to 2nd. Edited October 7, 200817 yr by ChisoxFurrious9
October 7, 200817 yr QUOTE (ChisoxFurrious9 @ Oct 7, 2008 -> 07:38 PM) Let's see what you all think about who should be where next year. My lineup as of now is going off who is expected to be on the team next year. 1st = Konerko 2nd = Getz Short=Ramiraz 3rd= Fields Left=Quinten Center=Owens Right=Dye Catch=Piersynski DH=Thome Pitchers=1-Burls, 2-Danks, and 3-Floyd Put Swish in Center, and you've got a chance at being right on target. Edited October 7, 200817 yr by Thunderbolt
October 7, 200817 yr QUOTE (ChisoxFurrious9 @ Oct 7, 2008 -> 05:38 PM) Let's see what you all think about who should be where next year. My lineup as of now is going off who is expected to be on the team next year. 1st = Konerko 2nd = Getz Short=Ramiraz 3rd= Fields Left=Quinten Center=Owens Right=Dye Catch=Piersynski DH=Thome Pitchers=1-Burls, 2-Danks, and 3-Floyd Utility-As much as I hate even thinking about it, Uribe. I only hope he doesn't start, even though I'll bet Guillen will be an idiot and start him at second. 4th Outfield-Wise Oh and hopefully Beckham will move up the ranks in the minors and take over at short sometime during the season and move Ramiraz back to 2nd. Who the hell are Ramiraz, Quinten, and Piersynski? Why do you only have 3 pitchers? My lineup would look like this: SS - Furcal 2B - Ramirez LF - Quentin RF - Dye 1B - Konerko DH - Thome CF - Melky Cabrera, Nate McLouth, or BA C - Pierzynski 3B - Uribe Super-Sub - Getz Rotation: Buehrle, Derek Lowe, Danks, Floyd, Richard I wouldn't mind changing it to Orlando Hudson leading off playing 2B and Alexei batting 2nd playing SS if Hudson would be willing to do a one or two year deal. Edited October 7, 200817 yr by jenks45monster
October 7, 200817 yr 1B) Konerko 2B) TBD or Ramirez SS) Ramiraz or TBD 3B) TBD LF) Quinten CF) Swisher baring a major acquisition RF) Dye C) Piersynski DH) Thome Bold are players who are locks for their position.
October 8, 200817 yr Mine is going to look like this!! CF Mark Kotsay 2B Jack Wilson LF Carlos Quentin RF Jermaine Dye DH Jim Thome 1B Paul Konerko 3B Josh Fields C A.J. Pierzynski SS Alexei Ramirez Adds Speed to the top and speed from the 9 hitter. I just see this happening
October 8, 200817 yr QUOTE (SoxFanForever @ Oct 7, 2008 -> 06:48 PM) If that is our starting lineup 2009 I will punch someones puppy. A lot of people would have the same reaction if that was our line-up come opening day of 2009, but let's sit back and put a few things in perspective. Last January, how many fans were b****ing that we had Gavin Floyd in the starting rotation? Most of this site wasn't thrilled about our rotation, and it turned our strongest component. My point is Kenny is going to do whatever he can to make the team better, but if we have a "Chris Getz", "Jerry Owens", or a Josh Fields" in the starting line-up, let's not freak out until they actually have a chance to prove themselves. Now that I said that let me add my thoughts. I don't think Josh Fields is going to be the starting 3b for the White Sox. I also think we'll see a new CF come spring training. As far as the pen goes, I hope Kenny considers shopping Octavio Dotel, and I hope MacDougal and Broadway are traded elsewhere.
October 8, 200817 yr QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Oct 7, 2008 -> 06:59 PM) 1B) Konerko 2B) TBD or Ramirez SS) Ramiraz or TBD 3B) TBD LF) Quinten CF) Swisher baring a major acquisition RF) Dye C) Piersynski DH) Thome Bold are players who are locks for their position. I'll disagree with that.
October 8, 200817 yr I would have Josh Fields at 3B. He should have been the third baseman this year.
October 8, 200817 yr There is no way Getz, Fields, Owens are all starting next year. Maybe 1 of the three if KW cant find the upgrades he wants. Im pretty sure Fields will never start on this team due to his defense, Ozzie couldn't stand it for 10 games how its he gonna put up with 162. Fields should be traded due to poor defense, high strikeouts, and low avg. Getz and Owens have some promise, but Owens is going to have to play past Swish, BA, and Wise now, I wouldn't mind trading one of them while their value is high. Getz seems like he would be useful, especially if we sign Furcal or Hudson with Lexi at the other position. Those two are a little injury prone so it would be nice to have Getz around as their backup. Other than that it seems like everyone wants Casey Blake as the starting 3B. I think thats a decent move as long hes not signed for more than 2 years for around 14-16 mil.
October 8, 200817 yr QUOTE (Baines3 @ Oct 7, 2008 -> 08:25 PM) I would have Josh Fields at 3B. He should have been the third baseman this year. I'd take Uribe over Fields in every category in baseball except power. And with our current team, the last thing we need is more power. If our lineup is: C Pierzynski 1B Konerko 2B Ramirez SS Hardy 3B Beltre LF Quentin CF Who knows? RF Dye DH THome Then we need that CF to be a true leadoff man. Who can that be? David DeJesus- possibly, but he'd cost more then he's worth, and I doubt KC gives him to us. Nate McClouth- this would be my choice by that's just me. If we get McClouth, we'd be giving up a lot so a trade for Beltre would be out of the works. I'd love a lineup of, let's say we trade Dye: McClouth Hardy Quentin Thome Konerko Swisher Ramirez Pierzynski Uribe
October 8, 200817 yr Unless Jerry Owens turns into Denard Span in some magical way, he should stay in AAA or on the bench.
October 8, 200817 yr Author I was baseing my starting lineup off of people who are already on the team, which is why it looks bad. I'm just assuming that we don't pick up anyone (highly unlikely) and are forced to make a lineup based on this year's roster. (Excluding FA like OC). And sorry for the butchered spelling. Didn't think it was such a big deal
October 8, 200817 yr Owens is out of options so they're gonna have to do something with him whether it be adding him to a trade or sticking him on the bench because he would not clear waivers even though he sucks at baseball.
October 8, 200817 yr QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Oct 7, 2008 -> 08:36 PM) Unless Jerry Owens turns into Denard Span in some magical way, he should stay in AAA or on the bench. You know, I was hoping that Span was a two month fluke but the guy hit .278 / .391 / .398 in September / October. Not a great SLG, but Span would definitely fit on the White Sox as a CF/leadoff guy. Frustrating that the Twins always seem to develop guys that fit their needs and the Sox don't.
October 8, 200817 yr QUOTE (ChisoxFurrious9 @ Oct 7, 2008 -> 08:52 PM) I was baseing my starting lineup off of people who are already on the team, which is why it looks bad. I'm just assuming that we don't pick up anyone (highly unlikely) and are forced to make a lineup based on this year's roster. (Excluding FA like OC). And sorry for the butchered spelling. Didn't think it was such a big deal It isn't, ignore him. Welcome to Soxtalk.
October 8, 200817 yr 3B Chone Figgins 2B Orlando Hudson LF Carlos Quentin 1B Paul Konerko DH Jim Thome C AJ Pierzynski RF Jermaine Dye CF Nate McClouth SS Alexei Ramirez SP Mark Buerhle SP C.C Sabathia SP John Danks SP Gavin Floyd SP Lance Broadway RP Octavio Dotel RP Matt Thornton RP Clayton Richards RP Scott Linebrink CP Bobby Jenks A MAN CAN DREAM...A MAN CAN DREAM... Edited October 8, 200817 yr by WinningUgly85
October 8, 200817 yr Author QUOTE (Kalapse @ Oct 7, 2008 -> 07:54 PM) It isn't, ignore him. Welcome to Soxtalk. Thanks. Yah I've been coming on here for a couple of years but for whatever reason just decided to join last week.
October 8, 200817 yr All these names... Hardy, Figgins, Hudson, McLouth, etc. If we got any mix of those players we would be MUCH improved. I cannot wait for KW to start making moves.
October 8, 200817 yr QUOTE (ChisoxFurrious9 @ Oct 7, 2008 -> 08:43 PM) Let's get Rowand back!!! One can only wish....=]
October 8, 200817 yr QUOTE (WinningUgly85 @ Oct 7, 2008 -> 10:14 PM) SP Mark Buerhle SP C.C Sabathia SP John Danks SP Gavin Floyd SP Lance Broadway Anyone else know any historical examples of a team with 3 successful Lefty starters? (Other than, Buehrle, Danks, and Richard) It seems like it could work, but for some in baseball it's a major issue. Sabathia as unlikely as his acquisition would be would have to be slotted as #1. This would mean in a traditional lefty/righty setup, Floyd a Righty as 2, Buehrle #3, Broadway#4, and Danks #5. Now, I don’t know if we’d want Danks as #5 again. Given the enormous improvements he’s made over the last year. This would be subject to change; as If I remember correctly at the beginning of this year it was Buehrle, Vasquez, Danks, Contreras, Floyd, which would change significantly by the end.
October 8, 200817 yr QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Oct 7, 2008 -> 08:17 PM) I really don't know why anybody wants any part of Sabathia. Why wouldn't they? I read he was a near lock to go to an NL team because he loves to bat, anyway. For some reason I believe it.
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