Thome's 39.

Which NL team should I root for? The Cubs?

yep.

Starting Freddy doesn't make sense if we're rebuilding though.

after Freddy's last 2 starts I'm interested to see how he pitches the rest of the season, and if it's similar I have zero problem with the Sox bringing him back in ST to compete for the 5th starter spot. There's no guarantee Hudson will be ready next year or ever.

We got pitcher Brandon Hynick from Rockies for Contreras

Starting Freddy doesn't make sense if we're rebuilding though.

 

Last I checked, we're looking for a #5 for next season and Freddy is literally family. This would be a good opportunity to see what he can do, in the event that Hudson isn't ready in April.

 

anyone know about Justin Fuller

wonder what peavy's thinking about now...oh well, he probably would've been dealt somewhere anyway.

yep.

 

Put down the bottle, son.

 

Nice pick-up for Jose.

http://www.baseballamerica.com/statistics/...ds/?pl_id=62583

I wish we could cut them both but you're right. Linebrink being cut serves us no purpose other then to send some form of message or something.

 

Contreras sucks. He deserves to be cut and doesn't belong on a major league roster. The reason he'll remain is because of our relationship with his agent and how stupid it would be to embarrass him and have it reflect poorly on a goldmine relationship we have with cuban ballplayers and their desire to come here.

 

 

Contreras has given ALOT to this organization, glad they were able to find him another place to play. To cut him would of made us look very bad, glad you're not the GM.

We got pitcher Brandon Hynick from Rockies for Contreras

 

Wow.. Kenny... Wow... what a deal. Hynick?! Amazing return for Contreras even if Hynick isn't a "sexy" spect.

Edited September 1, 200916 yr by SoxAce

We got pitcher Brandon Hynick from Rockies for Contreras

 

I was thinking a fungo bat and a bag of Big League Chew.

 

Starting Freddy doesn't make sense if we're rebuilding though.

Get used to Freddy. He has a $1 million option for next year with another $2 million in incentives. As long as his shoulder holds out, he'll probably be back.

Contreras has given ALOT to this organization, glad they were able to find him another place to play. To cut him would of made us look very bad, glad you're not the GM.

 

Stop with the rational thinking already. This is Soxtalk. We're supposed to let our emotions control our actions.

 

.242 with 5 HRs in 4 Minor League seasons for Fuller

wonder what peavy's thinking about now...oh well, he probably would've been dealt somewhere anyway.

Peavy's probably thinking thank god there's no structural damage to my elbow... he's also thinking he's going to be in a rotation with Danks, Floyd and MB going into next year with a GM and org. who tries to win every year.

 

I highly doubt Peavy made the decision to waive his NTC to come to the White Sox based on this year alone or even as a major reason

Put down the bottle, son.

me personally, i go w/ the Mets.

Cowley said we got cash back for Jose.

me personally, i go w/ the Mets.

 

And John Edwards. Yuck.

 

According to Gonzales' Twitter, Thome and cash to the Dodgers for IF Justin Fuller. ETA: Contreras and $ to Colorado for RHP Brandon Hynick.

Fuller: http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/st...&pid=501905. A ball. Lefty hitting SS

Hynick: http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/st...&pid=502001 AAA Righty.

Fuller is a 26 year old guy in A ball.

I'm kinda diggin Hynick.

Cowley said we got cash back for Jose.

They are probably paying him the minimum for a month while the Sox assume the rest. It will pay for Flowers call up.

This Hynick kid was insane in the minors back in 2007. Their's potential here.

"Wa named by Baseball America as Colorado's Minor League Player of the Year...named the California League Pitcher of the Year as he led the league in several major pitching categories...was the league leader in wins (16), ERA (2.52), innings pitched (182 1/3) and complete games (three)...his 136 strikeouts were the third-most in the California League and his innings pitched led all Minor League pitchers...named the organizational pitcher of the month for Apr....did not allow an earned run throughout the month as he posted a 3-0 record with no ERA in 32 innings, with 22 strikeouts, three walks and one complete game...was a California League Mid-Season and Post-Season All-Star...named the California League Pitcher of the Week for the week of Aug. 20-26 when he went 2-0 with a 2.08 ERA (13 IP, 3 ER) and nine strikeouts...named by Baseball America as a Class A Advanced All-Star...named the Class-A Advanced Starting Pitcher of the Year by MiLB.com...posted 22 quality starts in 28 total starting assignments...along with Alan Johnson and Chaz Roe, formed a trio of starting pitchers for Modesto that went a combined 35-23 with a 3.26 ERA (189 ER/521 1/3 IP) in 83 starts (54 quality starts), with 386 strikeouts compared to 151 walks, all while finishing 1,2,3 in the California League in innings pitched (Hynick, Roe, Johnson)...had 10 consecutive quality starts from July 8-Aug. 26, going 7-2 with a 1.90 ERA (15 ER/71 IP) over those 10 starts...threw a two-hit complete game shutout with seven strikeouts in Apr. 30 win at Inland Empire...had season-high 11 strikeouts in complete game win on July 8 vs. Bakersfield...opponents hit .243 against, as lefties hit .273 (80-for-293) and righties .222 (90-for-406)...named by Baseball America as having the best changeup and best control in Colorado's Minor League chain."

Edited September 1, 200916 yr by Thunderbolt

I'm kinda diggin Hynick.

me too.