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Don't know man, just names that I've heard thrown around. Hell I even saw Roger Clemens' name in the paper the other day. Maybe because of Rogers recent troubles they want to unload him, who knowsWhy the heck would Texas trade their best pitcher when they're in the middle of the playoff hunt?
I don't know what moron speculated that Rogers was a possibility, but you might as well cross him off the list. He isn't going anywhere. Management lost half the team when they let Drese go. All hell would break loose if they traded Rogers. They need to be adding instead of subtracting at this point.Don't know man, just names that I've heard thrown around. Hell I even saw Roger Clemens' name in the paper the other day. Maybe because of Rogers recent troubles they want to unload him, who knows
I believe that Kenny Rogers is also very upset with his contract hence the outburst a week or so ago, maybe that had something to do with the speculation as well... who knowsI don't know what moron speculated that Rogers was a possibility, but you might as well cross him off the list. He isn't going anywhere. Management lost half the team when they let Drese go. All hell would break loose if they traded Rogers. They need to be adding instead of subtracting at this point.Don't know man, just names that I've heard thrown around. Hell I even saw Roger Clemens' name in the paper the other day. Maybe because of Rogers recent troubles they want to unload him, who knows
There are three things that I'm giddy about aside from the obvious (our record):1) Ken Williams can't trade for Carl Everett -- He's already on the team so no more sending prospects for Everett seemingly every season
If they completely fall apart before the deadline I can see them trading him. If they're anywhere close to being in the race though, he's not going to be moved.I believe that Kenny Rogers is also very upset with his contract hence the outburst a week or so ago, maybe that had something to do with the speculation as well... who knows
There are three things that I'm giddy about aside from the obvious (our record):1) Ken Williams can't trade for Carl Everett -- He's already on the team so no more sending prospects for Everett seemingly every season
2) Ken Williams can't sign Robert Alomar -- He's retired
3) Ken Williams LOVES to deal -- No matter where the Sox are in the race, Williams always likes to pull off a deal or two, so I'm hoping he doesn't change his stripes now and goes out and gets something for a RUN
Sorry you've never, ever won anything.Good move trading away Lee, BTW.Sorry about being 9 1/2 games out and having no chance of winning your divisionSorry about the Sox trip to Oakland, guy.Thanks for coming.
Nice sweep of Detroit with Freddy tossing a CG today.
Approaching 30 games over .500
White Sox + Podsednick = 1st place and best recordBrewers + Lee = 4th place and 13 games backSorry you've never, ever won anything.Good move trading away Lee, BTW.Sorry about being 9 1/2 games out and having no chance of winning your divisionSorry about the Sox trip to Oakland, guy.Thanks for coming.
Nice sweep of Detroit with Freddy tossing a CG today.
Approaching 30 games over .500
Why because the White Sox are in first placeSorry you've never, ever won anything.Good move trading away Lee, BTW.Sorry about being 9 1/2 games out and having no chance of winning your divisionSorry about the Sox trip to Oakland, guy.Thanks for coming.
Nice sweep of Detroit with Freddy tossing a CG today.
Approaching 30 games over .500
I don't get it 
I wasn't happy about the Lee for Podsednik trade at the time, but Podsednik is bucking the trend and getting on base at a decent clip this year. His 0.357 OBP isn't great (it's 28th among ML OFs) but given his work on the base paths, it's adequate. Carlos Lee has an OBP of 0.340 (42nd among OFs), and is a fraction of the threat Podsy is once on base. So, for now, the deal has worked out fine...over the life of their contracts?
I was very weary of the trade at the beginning of the year, but Kenny Williams knew what he wanted and it has worked out quite nicely so far.Lee was addition by subtraction, plain and simple. Lee needed to go; and Williams got the best he possibly could value-wise. Podsednik has been a monster on the base paths - can he hold up through the dog days - we'll see. But Williams got a good lead-off man in exchange for Lee. Now if Vizciano can come around and help shore up the middle relief; then Williams will look even better.
I was very weary of the trade at the beginning of the year, but Kenny Williams knew what he wanted and it has worked out quite nicely so far.
Team is full of low average thumpers (Hurt, Dye, Crede, Konerko) and grinders who get on base...there's no true stellar offensive force, but so far the combination has been just what the doctor ordered.
The two consistent things so far have been:1.) Iguchi and Pods getting on base consistently, moving into scoring position and disrupting pitchers.Big Hurt 10 HRs in 17 hits
Team is full of low average thumpers (Hurt, Dye, Crede, Konerko) and grinders who get on base...there's no true stellar offensive force, but so far the combination has been just what the doctor ordered.
That's the only thing the sports media can say about the Sox right now. "If they only play .500 the rest of the way, they will win X games." They've been saying it since the Sox were 10 games over .500.There are no signs whatsoever of this team slipping. Every two or three game losing streak has resulted in a substantial winning streak or going 7-3 over the next 10 games.
They CANNOT play .500 ball the rest of the way for the simple fact that the last time I checked the Twinkies are still in the same division. This is the single greatest half of a season I have ever seen from the White Sox and they are still only 9.5 games up on the Twins. That may seem like a lot now, but you know the Twins are going to come at them strong in the second half...I don't think the Palehose will collapse but I also don't want to see them being content with such a "huge lead" in the division. Luckily they have Ozzie as their manager and he won't let themThat's the only thing the sports media can say about the Sox right now. "If they only play .500 the rest of the way, they will win X games." They've been saying it since the Sox were 10 games over .500.There are no signs whatsoever of this team slipping. Every two or three game losing streak has resulted in a substantial winning streak or going 7-3 over the next 10 games.
You are correct. The real key here is that they have beaten the teams they are supposed to beat and are now 26-5 against the Central.
26-5 against the Central is even more impressive when considering the Twins and Indians are having good seasons, and Detroit has been about a .500 team this season. Only KC has been a doormat so the White Sox are not only beating teams in their own division which is huge, but also beating some solid teams - we're see how they play vs. a heavy dose of the Twins, Yankees, Indians and Red Sox in the 2nd half.That's the only thing the sports media can say about the Sox right now. "If they only play .500 the rest of the way, they will win X games." They've been saying it since the Sox were 10 games over .500.There are no signs whatsoever of this team slipping. Every two or three game losing streak has resulted in a substantial winning streak or going 7-3 over the next 10 games.
You are correct. The real key here is that they have beaten the teams they are supposed to beat and are now 26-5 against the Central.
The only time I'll talk about being satisfied with .500 ball is reference to the teams you have listed. If they play .500 against those teams for the remainder of the season, they should be in great shape.26-5 against the Central is even more impressive when considering the Twins and Indians are having good seasons, and Detroit has been about a .500 team this season. Only KC has been a doormat so the White Sox are not only beating teams in their own division which is huge, but also beating some solid teams - we're see how they play vs. a heavy dose of the Twins, Yankees, Indians and Red Sox in the 2nd half.That's the only thing the sports media can say about the Sox right now. "If they only play .500 the rest of the way, they will win X games." They've been saying it since the Sox were 10 games over .500.There are no signs whatsoever of this team slipping. Every two or three game losing streak has resulted in a substantial winning streak or going 7-3 over the next 10 games.
You are correct. The real key here is that they have beaten the teams they are supposed to beat and are now 26-5 against the Central.
So much for the Central being the weakest division in baseballSox 56 wins26-5 against the Central is even more impressive when considering the Twins and Indians are having good seasons, and Detroit has been about a .500 team this season. Only KC has been a doormat so the White Sox are not only beating teams in their own division which is huge, but also beating some solid teams - we're see how they play vs. a heavy dose of the Twins, Yankees, Indians and Red Sox in the 2nd half.That's the only thing the sports media can say about the Sox right now. "If they only play .500 the rest of the way, they will win X games." They've been saying it since the Sox were 10 games over .500.There are no signs whatsoever of this team slipping. Every two or three game losing streak has resulted in a substantial winning streak or going 7-3 over the next 10 games.
You are correct. The real key here is that they have beaten the teams they are supposed to beat and are now 26-5 against the Central.
Exactly - if you listen to ESPN enough, you're be convinced that the Yankees/Red Sox are the only 2 teams in the league!So much for the Central being the weakest division in baseballSox 56 wins26-5 against the Central is even more impressive when considering the Twins and Indians are having good seasons, and Detroit has been about a .500 team this season. Only KC has been a doormat so the White Sox are not only beating teams in their own division which is huge, but also beating some solid teams - we're see how they play vs. a heavy dose of the Twins, Yankees, Indians and Red Sox in the 2nd half.That's the only thing the sports media can say about the Sox right now. "If they only play .500 the rest of the way, they will win X games." They've been saying it since the Sox were 10 games over .500.There are no signs whatsoever of this team slipping. Every two or three game losing streak has resulted in a substantial winning streak or going 7-3 over the next 10 games.
You are correct. The real key here is that they have beaten the teams they are supposed to beat and are now 26-5 against the Central.
Twins 46 wins
Indians 46 wins
Only one other division has a second place team with more wins...the NL East with Atlanta having 47 wins. Detroit isn't too shabby either. Makes this season even more special.
Exactly - if you listen to ESPN enough, you're be convinced that the Yankees/Red Sox are the only 2 teams in the league!So much for the Central being the weakest division in baseballSox 56 wins26-5 against the Central is even more impressive when considering the Twins and Indians are having good seasons, and Detroit has been about a .500 team this season. Only KC has been a doormat so the White Sox are not only beating teams in their own division which is huge, but also beating some solid teams - we're see how they play vs. a heavy dose of the Twins, Yankees, Indians and Red Sox in the 2nd half.That's the only thing the sports media can say about the Sox right now. "If they only play .500 the rest of the way, they will win X games." They've been saying it since the Sox were 10 games over .500.There are no signs whatsoever of this team slipping. Every two or three game losing streak has resulted in a substantial winning streak or going 7-3 over the next 10 games.
You are correct. The real key here is that they have beaten the teams they are supposed to beat and are now 26-5 against the Central.
Twins 46 wins
Indians 46 wins
Only one other division has a second place team with more wins...the NL East with Atlanta having 47 wins. Detroit isn't too shabby either. Makes this season even more special.
to ESPN
Only thing I don't like is when Ross Gload comes back, it will probably be to replace Willie Harris. Gload deserves to be on a major league roster, but I don't want 3 players (Konerko, Thomas, and Gload) who can't do much besides 1B and DH. I'd rather have Harris for late inning stealing.
Very good point Spidey. Harris will be staying with the team IMO. Maybe they have a trade brewing. someone might need to go on the dl. Actually they probably will keep Gload down on the farm untill someone needs to go on the dl. Gload also can play OF I believe .Ben Davis also gives them excellent protection if one of the catcher's gets hurt.
see Cubs series last year... he was terrible. I would rather keep him at 1st or DH.... or the most likely possibility off of the bench as a pinch hitter.
How unbelievably giddy will we be if the Sox grab Jason Schmidt at the deadline 
but sadly TB owns Freddy this year 
Oakland now accounts for 24% of the Sox losses this year. 
