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Is the buffett table thing in reference to him breaking one? And if I had to kiss a little ass to become assistant GM, them maybe, just maybe I can kiss some ass for the first time in my life.

Yep, sticking to the plan is a good way to keep you out of trouble. Think of all the times people have wanted people gone. We wouldn't have Crede, wouldn't have Konerko, hell we probably wouldn't have Buehrle (He struggled his first two starts). In baseball timing has a huge effect and I still go by my theory, if you can play .500 baseball when you play like crap, then your a damn good team. This team is doing exactly that, and the funny thing is, if they played like crap and simply did some of the little things they would have 4 more wins at the least and thats without their bats clicking what-so-ever. Thats why I have optimism.

Agreed, stick Harris in the nine hole for a while. I also think Olivo can do a lot of little things and he could turn into a really good two hole hitter in the future.

I wish I was Kenny's assistant, cause if he was getting my insite be even more confident in him.

I knew that someone would bring that up, but I think Beane is being honest and I do think that Williams is probably one of the smartest minds out there. I don't see too many teams with this much talent out there at the Sox payroll level. I can't blame Kenny for the inneficiencies of ownership for not spending money. I also can't blame ownership for not spending the money when they get piss poor attendance like they had this entire series and for most of the games against the Twins. Those are games against some of the best in baseball and they get crappy attendance. I don't give a rats butt how cold it is, plenty of fans should of been there. Plenty drudge out to see the Bears and I wish plenty would see the Sox.

I will repeadetly say I don't want Ken Williams fired. Unless Billy Beane wants to join up with the Sox, I'm happy with Kenny.

This is something I saw in Sports Illustrated talking about Kenny Williams. They are mentioning how he is one of the most influential minorities in sports.

Rex, I definately understand where your coming from. JM is a great guy and I wish him all the best. I have my belief that his style is much better for a team filled with veterans. Just like I think Joe Torre would struggle with the Sox, because I think of him as more of a veteran type manager.

And if JM has no balls other then to accept what KW is telling him (Sorry Michelle, but I still don't think any GM is forcing their manager into anything; I still love ya though )then he shouldn't be here anyway.

Remember, no one beat the Braves out in that division in a long time so its a bit misleading.

Before people rip Bobby V, I'm pretty sure he has a winning record and well if you want to blame him for last years team, take a look at what this years team is doing with another supposedly great manager Art Howe. Plus, Howe has Tom Glavine which should easily make the Mets a better team then last year's group.

sweet. Thats the nicest facility there along with Kc and Texas' park.

I'm running an update this weekend though and I think that will make it less likely to happen.

Ocassionally it happens and I think it has to deal with cookies.

Ya, Coop pitched with the Angels and then a bit for the Reds if I recall.

The problem is this team has shown nothing in the department of manufacturing runs and to win in the postseason you have to do that.

I'm about as optimistic as they get, but I pretty much agree 100% with Killa's post. I am not worried about the defense it is the offense the scares the hell out of me. Either Frank can start hitting it with authority and consistently or we really screwed up. If he goes and kicks butt elsewhere then so be it. He's still got some time, but he's frustrating the heck out of me with all his damn popouts. Rowand and Crede are terrible, swinging at everything. I think Crede will be fine. he has very quick hands and power to all parts of the field. He just needs to start seeing the ball better. I'd be tempted to make some moves now, but I wouldn't want to rush anything. If I were to make moves, I'd do it knowing we can't move Thomas for crap so were stuck with him. I'd want to move him for nothing just so we could bring up Willie and Joe. They won't make things any better offensively, but they'll bring a ton of speed to the table. Right now I'd look to move Konerko or Carlos for an offensive player that has a lot of speed, potentially Shannon Stewart. I got to say, it sure as hell would of been nice to of signed Jose Cruz Jr. Oh well, enough whining from me. I know this team can do it, but I'd like to see the Sox find a way to bring in some more speed and guys that can hit the f***ing ball to the opposite field and that are willing to bunt.

Guys and Gals, fans do have some reason to be frustrated with Aaron. He has been awful. The thing is, he hasn't been the only one awful, the entire offense on the most part has been awful. Not one player has been consistent. Heck Aaron being conistently awful is the most consistent thing we have on offense. I'm not sure whats going on, but someone is going to have to step up or something is going to have to happen to wake this guys up. They play so selfish offensively and look to only care about their stats. This isn't the same "team" attitude that there was in 2000 when the guys didn't give a rats behind about their stats. I don't know what Ward does nor did I know what Joshua did but I sure hope they get back to those 2000 basics.

I'd tend to say he's a AAAAer, but he will probably get a shot with the Sox or some other team this year or next.

Minor League Recaps - April 29th Games By Mark J. Jacobsen April 30, 2003 SoxNet.net Things cant get much better for Willie Harris right now, after being named International League player of the week, the Knights second-baseman came up with a pinch hit homerun in the bottom of the tenth leading the Knights over the Durham Bulls 4-3 and extending Charlotte's home winning streak to nine games. Harris, who was originally given the day off, was called to duty in the bottom of the tenth to pinch-hit for shortstop Jorge Nunez. Harris hammered the first pitch he saw, and the rest was history as the Knights improved their record to 14-8, one game out of first place. Former White Sox pitcher Jim Parque started for Durham, the AAA affiliate for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Parque was solid, giving up only one run in seven innings against his former Charlotte mates. Mike Porzio was excellent as well, as he went seven innings without giving up a run, while scattering 6 hits and striking out six. Felix Diaz (2-1) held the Bulls scoreless in the ninth and tenth, earning himself a win, and setting the stage for Harris' heroics. After an off day on Wednesday, the Knights welcome the Rochester Red Wings into town for a four game set. Jon Adkins (1-2, 6.52) is set to take the mound for the Knights in that game, which is slated to begin at 7:15. Jim Bullard struggled in his first start in over three weeks, as the Barons were up-ended by the Jacksonville Suns 6-1. Bullard, who recently asked to be moved to the bullpen, scuffled in four-innings of work. Bullard (0-1) surrendered five runs -- three earned -- and seven hits over four innings to suffer the loss. Bullard was not the recipient of any offensive support, as a Darron Ingram homer in the second inning was the only offense for Birmingham, which has dropped three of its last four games. The Winston-Salem Warthogs, now 13-8, scored two runs in the tenth inning in their 5-3 win over the Potomac Cannons Tuesday night. The tenth was wild, as the ‘Hogs scored two runs with two outs. Daylan Holt led the inning off with a single and the preceded to steal second. After a pop out and strikeout, Chris Stewart tripled to right scoring Holt. Stewart then scored on a Ruddy Yan RBI single. Since Holt was demoted from AA Birmingham, he has batted .357, with three homers, and 16 RBI in 12 games. Wyatt Allen started the game for Winston-Salem and made an early exit after going three innings, of which were scoreless. It appeared that Allen pulled a muscle, but the severity of the injury is unknown. Josh Fields came on in relief and improved his record to 3-1 on the year, while Brandon O’Neal earned his first save. Paulino Reynoso was hammered in five innings of work in a 9-5 loss to the Delmarva Shorebirds. It was the third straight win for Delmarva. Reynoso (2-2) had a lot of trouble giving up seven runs and five hits in five innings, while walking three. Delmarva’s pitching staff didn’t fair much better giving up 11 hits and two walks. Anthony Webster was the offensive stud for Kannapolis going 3-5 with a run and 3 RBI. One of his hits was his first home run of the season. Pedro Lopez, Edgar Valera and Gustavo Molina each had two hits a-piece. Val Majewski led Delmarva’s attack with three hits and five RBI. C. Morris (2-1) started and got the win for Delmarva. Kannapolis will play the second game against Delmarva tonight.

I got to say, at least times are changing to the point that this is being talked about and plenty of people are ripping Jones. This wouldn't of happened 20 years ago. Now it isn't near enough, but things are getting better for those that have had to deal with all the anti-gay remarks pretty much all their life. In the future, maybe, just maybe, people won't give a damn. I know I could care less what a persons preference is, if your nice, then your a friend of mine, thats the bottom line. I used to think like Jones, now but as I grew older I realized what the hell does it really matter.

Fact is it shouldn't matter.

Come again another day (Preferably when we are getting our butts kicked in the 3rd inning of some game)

I am with you. Its hard to say what he's doing, but I don't think people can accuse him of not changing his approach if no one is watching him play. The 21 singles are definately a good sign though.

A firesale isn't happening this year, so I will give no answer to this question. The Sox are over .500 and they are far from out of any playoff race and they will make the playoffs this year.