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The Sox have signed Canaan Smith-Njigba to a minor league deal.

ACL players released by the Sox: OF - Erick Hernandez ($1m signing in 2022) 1B - Dario Borrero C - Manuel Guariman SS - Guillermo Rodriguez

Pitchers placed on IL over the last few days: Charlotte: Davis Martin (60-day), Joe Barlow (60-day), Sean Burke (60-day), Edgar Navarro (full season) Birmingham: None (yet) Winston-Salem: Kohl Simas (full season), Vince Vannelle (full season), Norge Vera (60-day) Kannapolis: Yohemy Nolasco (full season) Arizona WS: Gabriel Rodriguez (full season)

Two more. Both Venezuelan pitchers. Angel Bello Yhoiker Fajardo

Two more (both listed on the White Sox transaction page). Noel Severo - US born outfielder. Assigned to DSL so I'm assuming he's an international signing. Renny Sillet - Venezuelan catcher.

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jun 26, 2006 -> 01:12 AM) That's really good to hear on Makarov. All I could really find on him from TSN yesterday was that he was the 20th ranked European Skater, and that he had a falling out with the Russian Coach or something. I also heard that he has a bit of an attitude, and I think that's what makes him an unusual pick for Tallon. He seems to preach about "character" a lot, and most of the picks from the last year or two have been safe, character type kids who can play a bit. Makarov is a very, very skilled player (RedLine's "career potential" comparison was Ottawa's Martin Havlat), but his and other Russian prospects draft projections were lower than they should have been, because of the Russian federations reluctance to sign the transfer agreement, that all the other European leagues had signed. Russia finally agreed to sign up a week or so before the draft, and suddenly the Russian kids were very draftable again. He'll either be a great pick or a complete bust, but with Toews already in the bag he was worth the selection. I just hope that Tallon has more luck with Russian draftees, than Mike Smith did . Radulov Yakubov

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Jun 25, 2006 -> 09:30 PM) Crede -- what's your thoughts on Toews in comparison to Staal, Backstrom, and Kessell? I've never seen Toews play, but it seems to be common belief that he was the most complete player available. He plays all three zones well, and has the offensive ability to put up good numbers. It will be interesting to see what kind of season he has as a sophomore at N.Dakota - he should start to play an even bigger role than he did last year (as should Skille at Wisconsin). In his interviews, he comes across as an intelligent and level headed kid. He's real "captain material", and I think the Hawks made the right choice. Staal obviously has the size to be a monster, but I think too much emphasise is put on his "bloodlines". His brother Eric is a quality player, but that doesn't mean a thing to me when talking about Jordan. Steve Kariya anyone?? A few years from now, Kessel could easily be the best of the four. He's a great skater and he'll definitely put up numbers, howver he isn't as defensively responsible as Toews or Staal, and rumors of attitude problems follow him around. I also didn't like what I saw/heard from him prior to the draft - He doesn't seem to be particularly smart (and, I'm being polite there..). He'd have been a ballsy pick for a franchise like Chicago, who are in need of offensive talent, but I understand why four teams passed on him. I don't know much about Backstrom, but the little that I have heard has been very positive. Comparisons to Forsberg have been made, and he's probably the most NHL ready (expect to see him next year). Backstrom assisting on Ovechkin goals will be a common occurrence for years to come, and if Toews had gone at #2, he would have been my preference for the Hawks.

Makarov is a quality prospect - #19 overall at the Red Line report. He's a very "un-Tallon like" pick, but a very good one. He's a classic "boom or bust", but you can't ignore the huge upside this kid has. Trading up for Lagerstrom was a good move, as was taking Juutilainen in the 6th. Both captained their countries in the u-18 world championships, and can certainly play the game. They represent good value at where they were picked (particularly Juutilainen - an absolute steal, imho). Shutron and Palmer should also have been long gone, before the spot where they were taken. This was potentially a very good draft for the Hawks.

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Jun 14, 2006 -> 05:43 PM) Bruce only had him out at one Friendly just to cap him. He wasnt in the heart of qualifying so even if he was healthy he would of been a long shot. Spector Boca Gooch would of been a nice backline. Tall, athletic, and quick. I saw quite a lot of Spector last season (he played for the team I follow..) and I have to say that he was a bit of a disappointment. He's not particularly quick, and not very composed in possession. His passing was also very poor. He was competitive and always gave 100%, but I don't think he's ready for international football (not at the highest level, anyway). A permanent move to a "lesser" Premiership club than Man Utd will do him some good (I hear he might be going to West Ham). He'll get enough playing time to improve on his overall game, and he might finally find a position to make his own - He gets played at Right Back, Left Back or Center Back at the moment, and that isn't helping him at all. He has lots of potential, but unless he gets to play regularly, I don't think that he'll fulfill it.

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Jun 14, 2006 -> 05:31 PM) Spector should of been on this team. He got injured against Portsmouth in April - He was stretchered off with a f***ed up shoulder. He's since had an operation to "strengthen" the damaged shoulder, but it pretty much put paid to his world cup chances. SPECTOR OUT OF WORLD CUP EDIT - Add link

QUOTE(danman31 @ May 18, 2006 -> 09:15 AM) They should be fine. Why is Arsenal offloading guys? Are they slightly strapped for cash as a result of the new stadium or what? Pires is out of contract, and Henry only has one year left. They'd rather sell Henry now and get some money for him, than let him go for nothing next year. You're right about Arsenal being fine, they always are. The "big four" are (and will be for years to come) Chelsea, Man Utd, Arsenal and Liverpool. A team like Tottenham, Newcastle or Everton will finish fourth or fifth every now and again, but nobody is close to those four clubs.

Here's a list of who's worn which number for the Hawks. It's an old site, so it only includes players upto the end of the 96/97 season. HAWKS NUMBERS Here's the home page - It's out of date, but worth a look. THE HOME PAGE

QUOTE(WilliamTell @ May 13, 2006 -> 03:51 AM) So was it actually a rape? It almost sounds like she's looking forward to having a baby. I don't think it was "rape" as in non consentual. Anyone who has sex with a girl that young (whether she "consented" or not) gets charged. It's a sickening case, and it all stems from the parenting. Unbelievable.

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ May 13, 2006 -> 04:24 PM) I hate you, I really do. You lucky bastard. I only ever saw her twice, and both of those sightings were about 18 months ago. Now that I've moved away from London, I doubt I'll ever get a "close up" look again..

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ May 11, 2006 -> 05:18 AM) You've got Fat Sam vs. my pick of Joe Cole (at least he's sorta banged Keeley Hazell before (Ribbie would be jealous )). I used to live just down the street from her, and I can tell you that the pictures of her don't do her justice. She's even nicer "close up". I do find it a bit disappointing that she seems to be on a crusade, to let a footballer from every club in the Premiership, bone her - 3 down, 17 to go (that we know of..). EDIT's - Spelling