BamaDoc

In the Meaux trade article it was noted that Honel was hitting the low 90's. If I am right that is the best he has done for us. Any info? Did he sustain his velocity? If he became a legitimate prospect again that would be great.

Great job by El Duque! I would take that every time.

We lit up Nunez earlier this year I recall.

We lit up Nunez earlier this year I recall.

Tuning in late. Is anything wrong with Tadahito?

Is anyone else pissed off that some guys sound like they don't want to come to a first place team. Burnett, who no one would have traded just McCarthy for after spring training, seems determined to be a free agent. Thats his right and perogative but I don't do any of the proposed deals if he doesn't sign for numbers in line with our other starting pitchers. It would destroy our salary structure to give him 10 million a year. What do you tell Garcia and Buehrle or Garland? I would be more inclined to trade Marte + a lesser prospect for Guardado.

Thankfully our offense has been better than Cleveland's. I would pull Marte. Let him have a good mental vibe from that return, we will need him down the stretch.

Absense of Gload equals no pinch runner for Konerko.

Marte did have rehab assignments so sharp shouldn't be an issue. If this is him our pen looks much better.

I need some help. I know Baj sometimes visits here so delete if this is inapropriate. Can I get a scouting report on him? Why is he bypassed for Jenks? I could rationalize for Walker as he is lefthanded but is there something else? Is this Kelly Wunsch again?

I am worried about him in the cell. He is amazingly effective throwing "slop" when he is on.

We have the option of Contreras or El Duque vs others #4. Do you not think we could play the hot hand and gain some advantaage over other teams #4?

I hope Freddy is having a bad night and isn't injured!

Politte in the eighth and Hermanson in the ninth.

You have got to love the numbers on the prospects. Pitchers are consitant 93-95 and touching 97. Then they get drafted and are 90. This is just like football where everyone is a 4.3 40 time and 4.6 when actually measured by the pros. Don't get me wrong, I hope we get a stud but it is such a crap shoot. The recent articles on previous drafts really show how much injury luck factors into the results. Rauch was a can't miss and now may be done as an example.

I keep Willie over Timo because he is a much better pinch runner for Frank. If he gets on 7-9 innings, Willie time.

I will skip my favorites who were stars. Too easy. Kevin Bell pre knee injury Buddy Bradford .....Mr April-May Nyls Nyman Jack kucek Ken Henderson Jim Spencer Mike Squires

first three RH, I believe we have seen the transition to Herm. Long live the Herm!

Sorry didn't even see we got to 5-3. Mark with about 106 pitches, finish, Hermanson or Takatsu.

[ "Watching" via gameday on mlb, I bet I am behind many. Ilstill like the move although it didn't work.

great move for Everett. Hope he drills one.

The Indians inability to play small ball and move the runner over after a lead off double came back to haunt them. Go Sox!

After an off season that addressed most holes on the Sox, What would you upgrade? If we are talking about utility infielder do you realize how far we have come from previous springs? I am still not sold on Contreras as anything but a #5 and I hope he proves me wrong. Health may be the only obvious thing holding us back but if we have a healthy spring I think we have as good a shot as anybody in the division.

Most those players are on the downside of their careers. I agree with Furcal being interesting but lets win it all this year and worry about next after.

Health for several: Hernandez, Buehrle, Garcia,Thomas, Dye, Everett, and Uribe. Consistancy from all, especially starting pitching.