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I may sound like a complete fool, but when did the Sox acquire (re-acquire) Sandy? Has he been in their minors? Or was he a signing?

You're right, it is a good division. But until last year, with the Sox winning it all, the AL Central got very little attention. Now it seems there's a lot of focus here.

...a product of the Sox's success last year and Detroit's rebirth? Two years ago, the Twins current record of 45-35 would be nearly the best, if not the best, in the division. I wonder if what the Sox did last year, combined with the Jim Leyland re-fueled Tigers team's playing has artificially created a seemingly great division. I know, I know, only three teams have winning records, but their all playing good baseball (the Twins as of late anyway). I do think that the Tigers will be there all year. They are not a flash in the pan. I do think, however, that the Sox can win the division. Regardless, it looks as if both the Tigers and Sox may be playing in October. I guess I'm just surprised to see two, and almost three, teams from the AL Central in the hunt. Any thoughts? Anybody agree that Detroit is the real thing? Is Jim Leyland a big part of that?

Maybe Crede shouldn't cut his hair! 5-0!

I presume that Paulie did not care for the high and tight pitch. I gather that Mays probably won't do that again...if he sees Konerko again, that is.

QUOTE(tonyho7476 @ Nov 7, 2005 -> 09:15 AM) You can order those from Grandstand...I was there yesterday...spent too much money, again...but I ordered a World Champions leather jacket...similar to the ones they were wearing this post-season...but its all black and has a big World Champion Sox patch on the back...$200...also have the all leather, crazy looking jacket...for $2000....I passed on that one. You can call them...and order it...and here is the website... Grandstand Thanks!

I've been looking for the jackets that the Sox were wearing during the parade. I haven't been able to find any retailer that has them...at least not in stock. Anybody know of where they can be found...if at all? Thanks

How about MuttonChops for Hermenson? Hawk would say, "Ol' MuttonChops pitching in relief of Garland."

QUOTE(AnthraxFan93 @ Feb 3, 2005 -> 12:01 PM) Yes he will, and if KW is going to try like Hell to trade for Carl Everett back too.. I don't know how but Im sure some team will be getting more prospects for those 2. Uh...KW will trade within his own team to get Carl?

...to be released in late 2005. Starring Omar Epps as Timo Perez and William Shatner as Hawk Harrelson. "Come...on...Timo! Come on...Timo!"

Well, I guess he could be in high school by now (Robbie's son, that is) or maybe Pony league. If Iguchi goes down it might be a viable option.

I didn't know Robbie Alomar had a son who played.

QUOTE(raff @ Jan 9, 2005 -> 03:51 PM) lets s*** on a stick and give that to them for rollins. lmfao Actually, a s*** covered stick would be what we could get for Borchard...I mean, he did hit that 500+ foot homerun.

So if the Sox do sign El Duque and then sign, say, Alex Cora, would this be a successful offseason by KW? I think it would at least be better than his past few.

Finally mentioned the El Duque situation on a SportsCenter update.

That would be a very nice rotation, but it really depends on what else the Sox would have to give up for Vasquez. I'd hate to see Konerko, Marte, and Garland go.

Does Bruce really think that the Sox are still in the running for Johnson? I really think the Sox would be better off just signing El Duque then signing a good middle infielder. Too much would have to be given up for Johnson or Vazquez.

I was just wondering about why they haven't mentioned El Duque.

This would be a good signing for the Sox. True, it's not a #1 or #2 starter, but it's better than minor leaguer of the week getting slaughtered. On paper, the Sox will have a pretty good rotation. Let's just hope everyone stays healthy.

Although I'd hate to see Konerko go, we do need a good SP. I really wouldn't want to send Marte, but of course sending Garland doesn't solve the fifth starter issue. However, I'd feel a little better about having Garcia, Buehrle, Vazquez, and Contreras. Like it was suggested earlier, sign a relatively cheap fifth starter like El Duque or Loaiza. Wouldn't it be odd if three of the Sox SP's were former Yankees?

I agree regarding Perez. If KW was so bent on trading for him last year, why drag his feet on signing him as a free agent? I really haven't heard any other teams in hot pursuit of him. And, in actuality, signing him would really solve the rotation issue. The Sox would have five true starters that would make a good, solid rotation. Maybe not a flashy rotation, but solid.

It seems that the Yankees are focusing on Hudson now. I would think that RJ is still in their sights, but maybe they know that the Sox want to land ohnson themselves vs. being part of a three-way deal. If that's the case, and they have shifted their focus away from the Unit, it seems likely that the Sox have a good chance to aquire him. As far as a fifth starter, if this deal goes down, one would think that we could get away with Schoe as #5 due to the number of games Johnson could win. If the rotation were Johnson, Garcia, Buehrle, Contreras, and Schoe, you could be looking at wins as such: 19, 17, 17, 15, and 12. That would be pretty good...and who's to say Johnson, Garcia, and Buehrle couldn't each win 20 games?

Yes, pull the trigger. It would suck to see Marte go, but to have RJ for two years would be huge. I don't think giving up what AZ wants would be that bad.

I'm sure, at least I hope, that the Lee trade was done in part to free up cash for a starting pitcher. Now, I also hope that KW has something in the works. It seems to me that Clement may be that thing in the works. If the top offer on the table right now is somewhere in the neighborhood of $7 million a year for 3 years, then I think the Sox have a decent chance to sign him. But, the Sox are not known as big spenders, so if another team throws out $9 million a year or a four year contract, the Sox won't land him. I'm hoping that they do sign him. He's a strikeout pitcher and could easily give the Sox 12 to 14 victories. A rotation of Garcia, Buehrle, Contreras, Clement, and Garland could truly make the Sox contenders in 2005.

I like the trade, but I do hope that KW does something with the money saved. The Sox really need to sign another SP. I'm hoping that this happens with the reported $7 million they are saving with this deal. I'm guessing that the Sox are not in the running to sign Clement, although he would be great. Who else is out there...a quality SP that wouldn't cost an arm and a leg? There really hasn't been any grumblings about the Sox pursuing anyone, but you never know. KW could pull a deal out of his rear to make us all smile...well, at least most of us.