BaseballNick
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I just don't see it fellas. We don't sign FA pitchers, especially for $10M per year. I have heard 0 reports. Until I hear we have him, I can't believe it. The Sox don't spend $ on FA. They look for what's a 'servicable" substitute, like Jermaine Dye.
I smell BS.
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I like how we shape up defensively. They should really help out our pitching staff as far as ERA and staying away from the big inning. Crede is good (great at times) with the glove, Uribe is servicable at SS, Harris has a very good glove, and Konerko can pick (he just can't run). Typically, our pitchers can field their position as well.
On offense, quite simply, we will be weak. I believe Pods will struggle to get on base. When he is on, he will kick ass. Rowand should hit well, and will likely be our most consistent hitter. Konerko should be streaky as usual, but will be our power stud. Dye will put up decent numbers, nothing All-Star like. I don't see how it's reasonable to assume Thomas will be MVP-like because he hasn't swung a bat or seen pitching for a year. Everett blows, and he's fat. I hope Uribe can avoid a sophomore slump because he can be a huge spark plug in this line up. Crede should improve his average and keep his power numbers. Ben Davis/Jamie Burke will hit .250 combined. Finally, I expect Willie to hit better and get on-base more often. Pods and Rock should be excellent mentors for him on the basepaths.
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It killed me watching the Sox last year. Everytime we had a situation that demanded a bunt, or a groundball to the right side we couldn't do it!!! I wish I had stats on how many innings we led the inning off with a double and left him stranded there.
I truly believe things will change this year. We need to play "Ozzieball" with this group.
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Milton's OK, but we can do better...I hope.
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Pods is staying here. Kenny is targeting speed and defense; therefore, I can't imagine a grinder like Pods being a move to trigger another move. I read some thread about a 4 team deal where we'd give up Pauly and Garland for AJ Burnett in return. DON'T SEE THAT HAPPENING!!!
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I love what Jason Varitek would be able to add to our pitching staff and our line up, but another solid starter would be the way to go IMO. We've witnessed first hand what an illigitimate 5th starter does to a team.
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Is pitching the most glaring weakness?
:fthecubs
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I can't fully asses the trade without seeing which pitcher we get in free agency. That was part of the reason we made the deal after all. I like Podsednik, but I like the 2003 version of him more. I like the look of our bullpen now as well. Pitching, speed, and defense is the way you win this game.
Fairwell Carlos, you will be missed.
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Acquiring RJ at the expense of JG, PK/C.Lee, and a high level prospect would cripple our offense.
An offseason where we lose our 2 top offensive threats, but gain the most intimidating pitcher I've ever seen raises a lot of questions. Where will our offense come from? I suppose we'd be hopefull that guys like Crede and Harris will finally come into their own, and that Uribe and Rowand's seasons from last year were not flukes. I just don't think that Everett is an everyday player at this point of his career, and if we send C.Lee to AZ he'd be the frontrunner for left. You have to give something to get something.
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I love Maggs and hate to see him go, but damn; it's one thing after another with his knee. I do believe some team will take a chance and be happy they did when all is said and done, but that's 100% pure speculation on my part. With the payroll being strapped as it is on the South Side, KW really had the decision made for him. We could not take a chance on him with the lingering questions of his health. HOWEVER, Jermaine Dye??? not exactly a guy who has proven he can withstand a 162 game schedule.
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It seems to me that in a lot of the trade rumors involving C.Lee, we'd be getting shafted. I'm confident that Carlos could be a legit MVP candidate, given he had the right supporting cast (a leadoff hitter who gets on base, and a #2 hitter who does the same). I haven't heard any legit rumors confirmed by Bruce Levine or Peter Gammons, but from what I've seen posted here and on Whitesox.com, we'd be "settling" for players who fit our needs.
I'm not terribly crazy about the prospect of trading for Vazquez. In my mind, he's slightly better than Garland, but with a much higher ceiling. Another rumor was C.Lee and Diaz for Scotty Pods and Doug Davis. Finally, C.Lee and Garland for Bautista and Hinske. These all blow!!! I don't think Kenny would pull the trigger on any of the above deals aside from Vazquez one.
What do you guys think???
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Who will have a breakout season?
in Pale Hose Talk
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Willie all the way. The man hit .370 in Charlotte which leads me to believe he has the potential. He also had that 5-5 game last year. Pods and Rock will teach him how to run the bases and get the most out of his speed. Look for 35-40 SBs and an average near .290