Do we plays Cincy at the Cell next year? Also, Jermaine has my permission to go buck-wild on the Cubs.

At this time last year, an unnamed source said we had traded for Miguel Cabrera.

Dye is a World Series hero and will be missed.

You must have not watched his performances for the Reds this past season. My brother also saw him in AAA a few times this season, and was shocked at how much velocity he's lost.

I'll say it again, a scout that watched his AAA playoff start said he was throwing 93-96 into the 6th inning. If you can find the box score, you'll be able to watch the video.

Like somebody said, I love Bailey's potential, but I hate this if it's only for Bailey himself.

 

Dye? Thanks for everything.

The problem is there's a bunch of FA's similar to Dye available. Nobody's gonna pay out the wazoo for him when they could just sign Abreu, Dunn, Ibanez, etc.

Do we plays Cincy at the Cell next year? Also, Jermaine has my permission to go buck-wild on the Cubs.

We go to Cincy.

At this time last year, an unnamed source said we had traded for Miguel Cabrera.

 

Bingo, that was a fun day, until he was traded to the Tigers a few hours later.

who quoted a unnamed source, not himself.

Yes, but..................McCoy is the longest tenured beat writer in the game. A HOFer. I'm pretty sure he has great sources and probably wouldn't run it like he did if he wasn't certain of its accuracy. I hope it is wrong.

You must have not watched his performances for the Reds this past season. My brother also saw him in AAA a few times this season, and was shocked at how much velocity he's lost.

 

Didn't Bailey throw in the AFL?

 

If he was in fact injured or throwing in pain, that would explain the velocity drop/loss.

 

If this trade went through, it would have to be based on thorough physical exams first and also the fact that he has re-established his mid 90's fastball. Otherwise, it's too big of a risk.

 

Would of rather have shipped Thome or Kong somewhere.

Yes, but..................McCoy is the longest tenured beat writer in the game. A HOFer. I'm pretty sure he has great sources and probably wouldn't run it like he did if he wasn't certain of its accuracy. I hope it is wrong.

 

True, but he may have only gotten one name out of the deal going to the Sox, hence the reason why the deal would be announced later in the week.

If true, it pisses me off that we traded Swisher. He would have fit in LF, and put Quentin in RF.

Would of rather have shipped Thome or Kong somewhere.

So, probably would KW, but its probably not possible.

Would of rather have shipped Thome or Kong somewhere.

 

No Trades Clauses.

1 of my top 3 favorite White Sox of all-time.

I'll echo those sentiments. I wouldn't put him top 3 but he's one of my favorite White Sox of all time.

Would of rather have shipped Thome or Kong somewhere.

 

So would of Kenny, but those pesky NTC's mess up those plans.

 

 

Best free agent signing in White Sox history.

 

 

Bobby Jenks and Alexei Ramirez weren't bad either, and Loaiza.

 

We'll have to wait and see on Mr. Viciedo.

If this is true, I dont think it's fair to judge this trade after we see what Kenny does with Jermaine's money.

You must have not watched his performances for the Reds this past season. My brother also saw him in AAA a few times this season, and was shocked at how much velocity he's lost.

 

Reports had him having a groin injury last year. Obviously Bailey has some issues or else he wouldn't have been traded for a 34-yo corner OF'er. Very good deal for the Sox, maximizing Dye's trade value.

 

Would of rather have shipped Thome or Kong somewhere.

Right, of course they arent worth half of what Dye is.

 

 

And I like that many people are saying they wont go to games next year, I like it when there are less yahoo's at the park. The Sox are going after some FA's as we speak. I am not too worried, I like this building on young pitching philosophy.

Man, I'm definitely going to miss JD. I trust KW, so I trust that he knows more than us about Baileys struggles last season. But I must say, between Bailey/Danks/Floyd, the potential of the 3 reminds me of the early Zito/Hudson/Mulder A's rotation.

So would of Kenny, but those pesky NTC's mess up those plans.

Not to mention player versatility, 2008 production and length of contract. Dye was by far the easiest to trade of the 3.

It's funny because today Buster Olney reported that the Dye trade talks were overblown.

The first thing i thought when i read this thread? DOH !