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Power Monster
The Midnight Stalker
Looks like things are heating up with the second base position and center field. Third base seems like a big question. Crede looks very rusty and Fields has not looked any better. Refreshing to see Ramirez playing well. Can Owens stay healthy enough to be a consistent leadoff hitter? What will Kenny do w the Fields/Crede situation? I would think that he has a good chance to try to get an established starter. Certainly- the team has some options with some younger players looking good in AZ but can they hit once the bell rings? Would it be a good time to try to unload Anderson, Crede or even Richard to get some starter help?
boom king
Footballguy
freudian slip?
boom king
Footballguy
cubs have marquis, you can take him
Power Monster
The Midnight Stalker
No thanks. I like what the Dodgers have to offer if they are willing to let one of their talented starters go but that is a stretch
Power Monster
The Midnight Stalker
There is potential for a trade to LA. Are the Dodgers going to go with Nomar at 3rd base? You have seen Nomar in a Cubs uniform. They are not going to put him at the hot corner and expect him to stay healthy. But then again- Joe is a risk as well. His poor numbers in the spring dropped his value big time. Maybe a bag of balls and a few of those hot 24 year old Wrigley beer babes?
Wrigley
Footballguy
No way, we need to keep our hot beer babes.
Power Monster
The Midnight Stalker
Damn! Have to deal with the mall chicks and women with missing teeth again!
whitem0nkey
Footballguy
ichiro is having a bad spring training, I don't think his value has "dropped big time".the thing with Joe C, was his back. it was not a question of can he hit. Joe showed that his back is strong and healthy.there is no need to hurry and move Joe. the sox can wait till and injury happens to another team and capitalize on the move.Power Monster said:
whitem0nkey
Footballguy
I'm exited about the sox this year.
I love getting Orlando Cabrera. replacing Juan. OC is the best short stop in Win Shares, a stat that never get any attention but is so important.
Nick swicher will have one of his best years this year maybe a career year. here is my logic on this. his OBP will be a bit better since he will have better guys batting around him. the Oakland ball park is one of the worst for a hitter, I think they have the largest foul territory also. and Comiskey is just the opposite. and look at Jermaine dye when he came from Oakland to the sox he had his career year here. even JD worst year as a sox player was better than most years in Oakland.
those 2 will help the offence a lot this year.
then you look at the rest of the line up, and it seemed like everybody last year had there worst year of there careers. I don't see every body being in an offensive lump again all year, 1-9.
and a few bench guys im exited about are alexei Ramirez, brain Anderson (i cant believe I just typed this), and Pablo ozuna.
the starting rotation is my biggest concern, but i don't think its as bad as it may seem. Contreras is looking good. which was a big question mark for me. Danks looks real good, he also added a new new cutter that he is using effectively. his fast ball is in the 92-93 and some time toped at 95. mark Buehrle is no concern, he is the most consistent pitcher in Chicago since 2001. and Javier Vasquez looks like he will end up having the best season out of all 5 starters. that leaves the fifth spot, but just about every team has no 5th starter.
the bullpen was horrible last year, and we spend a bunch of money on Dotel and Scott linebrink, they should be a nice bridge in the 7th and 8th inning to give the ball to jenks.
now looking at our division the royals got a bit better but they are not a worry. the twins took a huge step back but they will find a way to be competitive. the tigers look real good on paper like they have for the past few years, and the sox will continue on taking 2 out of 3 from them. I don't understand it but it always happens. that's leaves the Jndians and that will be the real battle in the central.
the division is hard but too many "experts" are writing the sox off, and they will be a surprise team when it all done.
this should be a fun year, and im glad our team did moves to give us a solid shot at the whole thing.
Oh, and we got Steve stone! the best baseball analyst in the universe.
I love getting Orlando Cabrera. replacing Juan. OC is the best short stop in Win Shares, a stat that never get any attention but is so important.
Nick swicher will have one of his best years this year maybe a career year. here is my logic on this. his OBP will be a bit better since he will have better guys batting around him. the Oakland ball park is one of the worst for a hitter, I think they have the largest foul territory also. and Comiskey is just the opposite. and look at Jermaine dye when he came from Oakland to the sox he had his career year here. even JD worst year as a sox player was better than most years in Oakland.
those 2 will help the offence a lot this year.
then you look at the rest of the line up, and it seemed like everybody last year had there worst year of there careers. I don't see every body being in an offensive lump again all year, 1-9.
and a few bench guys im exited about are alexei Ramirez, brain Anderson (i cant believe I just typed this), and Pablo ozuna.
the starting rotation is my biggest concern, but i don't think its as bad as it may seem. Contreras is looking good. which was a big question mark for me. Danks looks real good, he also added a new new cutter that he is using effectively. his fast ball is in the 92-93 and some time toped at 95. mark Buehrle is no concern, he is the most consistent pitcher in Chicago since 2001. and Javier Vasquez looks like he will end up having the best season out of all 5 starters. that leaves the fifth spot, but just about every team has no 5th starter.
the bullpen was horrible last year, and we spend a bunch of money on Dotel and Scott linebrink, they should be a nice bridge in the 7th and 8th inning to give the ball to jenks.
now looking at our division the royals got a bit better but they are not a worry. the twins took a huge step back but they will find a way to be competitive. the tigers look real good on paper like they have for the past few years, and the sox will continue on taking 2 out of 3 from them. I don't understand it but it always happens. that's leaves the Jndians and that will be the real battle in the central.
the division is hard but too many "experts" are writing the sox off, and they will be a surprise team when it all done.
this should be a fun year, and im glad our team did moves to give us a solid shot at the whole thing.
Oh, and we got Steve stone! the best baseball analyst in the universe.
whitem0nkey
Footballguy
I found this funny.
Carlos Zambrano wants to play for the White Sox.
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"I told my family and my friends that before my career ends, I want to play for the White Sox. Right now, my priority is helping this club. That's what I am trying to do. But I used to be, when I was growing up, I was a White Sox fan. But every time I say that, the Chicago Cubs fans get jealous and ****** off.''
Carlos Zambrano wants to play for the White Sox.
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"I told my family and my friends that before my career ends, I want to play for the White Sox. Right now, my priority is helping this club. That's what I am trying to do. But I used to be, when I was growing up, I was a White Sox fan. But every time I say that, the Chicago Cubs fans get jealous and ****** off.''
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Power Monster
The Midnight Stalker
I am concerned w the starters as well. God forbid if something happens to Mark or Javier.
Wrigley
Footballguy
Power Monster
The Midnight Stalker
Big Z ain't going anywhere with that Big Fat contract.
whitem0nkey
Footballguy
I agree. I dont see a blockbuster trade that would have the cubs sending there #1 to the sox. so that leaves the posibility of the sox going for him as a free agent and the would be in 2012 or 2013 depending if they pick up the option. and who knows how he will be by them, we may not even want him. expecially with his power pitching style, he is not a mark buehrle or greg maddux.
whitem0nkey
Footballguy
WSCR the Score Report: Uribe Cut
Just heard on the score that there are reports Uribe has been released. Not confirmed yet by White Sox.
Just heard on the score that there are reports Uribe has been released. Not confirmed yet by White Sox.
Eephus
Footballguy
Tribune is reporting the same. Sox are prohibited from commenting re: players waived from the 40 man roster.Re-signing Uribe wasn't one of Kenny's smarter moves but at least they're apparently trying to cut their losses. Ozuna, Ramirez and Richar get a bump up on the news, unless this is prelude to bringing in someone else.
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Limp Ditka
Footballguy
The Dodgers might have just gotten a liittle more desperate for a 3BNomar has a fractured hand
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3302453
Power Monster
The Midnight Stalker
This is a very interesting scenario- Nomar and Uribe. I do belive that the Sox had no choice but to sign Uribe. I will give Kenny credit right now as he is in a very good spot to make a move to give this team the players they need to fill in the gap (s).
whitem0nkey
Footballguy
whitem0nkey
Footballguy
Richar out 4-6 weeks
Limp Ditka
Footballguy
I know he played CF yesterday, but does this leave 2B wide open for Ramirez?
Eephus
Footballguy
Pablo Ozuna is still in the running as well but a 32 year old utilityman has a lot less fantasy interest than Ramirez
Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
What's the breakdown on Jerry Owens' playing time and position in the batting order? I have him in both my leagues, should I be happy?
He'd lead off if he plays, but with the way Brian Anderson has been producing in ST, time will probably be split between the two.
Widbil83
Footballguy
I expect Swisher to be the ####### man and I expect Thome to hit home runs and strike out a lot.
boom king
Footballguy
the ####### man? as in 40 ####### hrs?
Wrigley
Footballguy
Considering he only hit 22 last year(although he hit 35 on 06), I'm thinking you are ####### nuts to think he'll hit 40
boom king
Footballguy
i wasnt predicting 40 butt dart
whitem0nkey
Footballguy
Nick swicher will have one of his best years this year maybe a career year. here is my logic on this.
His great OBP will be a bit better since he will have better guys batting around him. the Oakland ball park is one of the worst for a hitter, I think they have the largest foul territory also. and Comiskey is just the opposite its a lunch pad. and look at Jermaine dye when he came from Oakland to the sox he had his career year here. even JD worst year as a sox player was better than most years in Oakland.
His great OBP will be a bit better since he will have better guys batting around him. the Oakland ball park is one of the worst for a hitter, I think they have the largest foul territory also. and Comiskey is just the opposite its a lunch pad. and look at Jermaine dye when he came from Oakland to the sox he had his career year here. even JD worst year as a sox player was better than most years in Oakland.
Wrigley
Footballguy
I never said anything about him being over the hill. I was just pointing out that he only hit 22 HR's last year, down from 35 the year before(roids?) I believe that Swisher will have a very good year, but if you are looking for 40+ bombs, you are looking in the wrong place.Widbil83 said:
Limp Ditka
Footballguy
How do you roster him if Crede's going to be your everyday 3B?
I guess you don't. I can't imagine sending a guy like him down though. I know LF for him was a mess last year, and with Owens and Anderson stepping it up, I guess there is no room for him until they move Crede.
whitem0nkey
Footballguy
Wrigley
Footballguy
It's pure speculation, just like saying Sosa did roids.Guy goes from 35 to 22 Hr's over the course of one season(in his prime I may add) I don't know about you, but that seems a little strange.Again, if you are looking for 40 bombs from this guy, you are looking in the wrong place.
whitem0nkey
Footballguy
I agree about the 40 HR comment. but you cant compare him to sosa, 95% of baseball fans who are not cub fans believe that he used.you speculating swisher would be more comparable to Steve stone speculating about giovanni soto being on the juice.It's pure speculation, just like saying Sosa did roids.Guy goes from 35 to 22 Hr's over the course of one season(in his prime I may add) I don't know about you, but that seems a little strange.Again, if you are looking for 40 bombs from this guy, you are looking in the wrong place.
Wrigley
Footballguy
True, I was only pointing out that it was pure speculation on my part(only because I have no proof). Oh, I am a Cub fan, and also think Sosa was on the juice.I agree about the 40 HR comment. but you cant compare him to sosa, 95% of baseball fans who are not cub fans believe that he used.you speculating swisher would be more comparable to Steve stone speculating about giovanni soto being on the juice.It's pure speculation, just like saying Sosa did roids.Guy goes from 35 to 22 Hr's over the course of one season(in his prime I may add) I don't know about you, but that seems a little strange.Again, if you are looking for 40 bombs from this guy, you are looking in the wrong place.
Eephus
Footballguy
Players have lost and found a dozen HRs between seasons since the deadball era. One year variations aren't that unusual or an indicator of steroids. The guys who can sustain production year-in, year-out are the exceptions.True, I was only pointing out that it was pure speculation on my part(only because I have no proof). Oh, I am a Cub fan, and also think Sosa was on the juice.I agree about the 40 HR comment. but you cant compare him to sosa, 95% of baseball fans who are not cub fans believe that he used.you speculating swisher would be more comparable to Steve stone speculating about giovanni soto being on the juice.It's pure speculation, just like saying Sosa did roids.Guy goes from 35 to 22 Hr's over the course of one season(in his prime I may add) I don't know about you, but that seems a little strange.Again, if you are looking for 40 bombs from this guy, you are looking in the wrong place.
whitem0nkey
Footballguy
Josh Fields optioned to Charlotte per WSCR
Power Monster
The Midnight Stalker
Uribe named starting 2nd baseman
Owens 15 day DL
Loads of questions here with this team but I am concerend about the middle of that lineup. Are we going to see some early punch from the Thome, Konerko and Dye set?
Owens 15 day DL
Loads of questions here with this team but I am concerend about the middle of that lineup. Are we going to see some early punch from the Thome, Konerko and Dye set?
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Was he ever cut?
Power Monster
The Midnight Stalker
WoW! I heard the Mike North news at 6:05 am and there was no mention. Will keep an ear out.
