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I fear in the next few days I'll come on this site, and see "The Score reports the White Sox have traded Josh Fields for Scott Linebrink".

If they offered Crisp for Garcia or Vaz, you do that deal in a second. Crisp is a very tough out, and he'd add a lot of speed to our team.

The only reason I'd be interested in Tejada is that he has 3 years left on his deal at a reasonable price. However, I haven't heard any rumors about the Sox being interested, so it's likely a long shot.

I'm a little nervous in this thread....it's 3 admins and a mod.

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jul 29, 2006 -> 02:26 AM) But they shouldn't give in to Bowden's demands. It's not like they desperately need him anyways, with the way they're playing. My brother talked to a lot of scouts today, and they don't think Sanchez is nearly as good of a prospect as he's being made out to be.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jul 29, 2006 -> 02:24 AM) If I dealt McCarthy I want at least one pitcher coming back. So I'd do it if we moved Uribe and McCarthy and got Cabrera back. Otherwise no deal. Looking at the deals being discussed, I'm not so sure that McCarthy and Uribe would be enough. McCarthy doesn't have the same value as E. Santana. QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jul 29, 2006 -> 02:25 AM) Probably beneficial for both parties if he was moved I would say. Oh yeah....I was kinda hoping KW would take a shot at him, but I'm sure the price is too high.

If you're going to trade McCarthy, Tejada's one of the few guys who I would consider it. QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jul 29, 2006 -> 02:23 AM) The Angels offer >>> Ensberg, Everett and a pitching prospect. Santana is more proven than any prospect and Aybar is a heck of a prospect in his own right. If I'm the Angels, I'm giving up two more good prospects as opposed to Santana because I don't think they can afford to give him up. Rumors that Lidge would be in the trade.

I still we be very surprised if Soriano's not traded for H. Sanchez and another prospect.

Didn't he say the Sox were trying to get Dmitri Young last year? He's very well connected, and his information seems a little more "insider" than some of the ESPN guys.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jul 29, 2006 -> 02:09 AM) I've been a Gload guy for a few years now and I just wish there was a way for him to play more, but its so tough to find any spots for him. He's just a good fundemental hitter and the players like him in the clubhouse. I remember this spring when he made a great catch in Milwaulkee's facility in Maryville and was helped off the field only to be back the following day after what looked like a horrible injury. This was in the midst of all the speculation of whether he'd make the club or not. That next game was a game against the Royals and he was in the game and word came out that the Sox had just traded for Thornton, which essentially assured Ross a roster spot. As someone who's long said he should be replaced on the roster, I want to give him credit for the huge hit tonight. I actually like Gload's skills....but he just doesn't fit what this team needs as a 25th man. With the September call-ups fast approaching, his role on the team will be better. He's one of the few guys on the team who can spray the ball around the field from line to line.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jul 29, 2006 -> 02:06 AM) I also want to give Ozz credit for bringing in two lefties and pulling the right strings late in this game. Without Pods and Mack we don't have Gload up in that situation. Yep, he managed very well the last few innings of this game. He handled the bullpen subs perfectly (after taking Garcia out one batter too late). I'm not sure what Ray's numbers state, but it would seem like lefties see the ball better off of him.

Huge win! Our benchers really stepped up in the 9th inning.

YAY! Great win. Not only that, the Orioles pitching matchups the rest of the wknd really favor us.

Jim...I was thinking this before the top of the 9th, but I give Ozzie credit for how he handled the bullpen AFTER he pulled Garcia. You're right, MacDougal gives us a lot more options than Politte did.

Bobby's overthrowing a little.

I know I'm negative by nature, but was I the only one worried Terrero would rob that?

We own Ray.

HOLY spiff! Welcome to the club Ross!

Gotta be aggressive on 3-1.

QUOTE(My Dixie Normus @ Jul 29, 2006 -> 01:47 AM) Did Pods just punch Tajeda in the ass?!?!?!?! He was probably looking for needle marks.

Interesting decision by Ozzie. That bunt takes the bat out of the hands of Thome. Gload is a big time double play candidate with his ground ball swing.

Bunt time? The way things are going, it's very scary. I like Thome's chances against this guy's wind-up though.

Pods gets us started. We've got some lefties to face Ray, so that will help our chances. We destroyed him last season.

Here's one more thought I've had....I get very annoyed with Hawk saying how this team hasn't hit their stride. Am I crazy, or did we have like 6 hitters swinging the bats well above their expected contribution level for about 2 months this season? In my mind, your team is on a pretty good run if you can get that type of production.

QUOTE(JimH @ Jul 29, 2006 -> 01:36 AM) And if the starter has around 100 pitches and are doing ok it probably shows they know how to adjust to the hitters and/or have the ability to get them out. What it comes down to is this, how is the pitcher throwing, does he have control and command? Is he making the proper adjustments to hitters? When they sit on fastballs in certain counts, are they able to throw an offspeed pitch for strikes? My point is, it's nowhere near as black and white as this board seems to think it is. But that's ok, to each their own. I think you also have to know your pitcher. Guys like Contreras and Garland, as they get tired, can still throw their sinker (a lot of people think that your sinker gets better the more tired you are). However, people like Garcia and Vazquez, who throw a lot more offspeed pitches, have their curves flatten out as they get deeper into games. The issue I have with Ozzie is that he's managing his pitching staff this season like he did last year. Of course, the problem with that is that these guys aren't as effective as the pitchers last year. It's hard for Ozzie, and he's been very cautious this season with his decision making. I really feel like he's not being himself right now, and that's hurting the team. I agree with you though...if these players don't execute better than they have, we're going to end up 10 games out of the WC standings.