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From the Pistons board at RealGM, one of the main reasons was because of his unwillingness to develop Darko Milicic and Carlos Delfino.

QUOTE(Soxbadger @ Jul 18, 2005 -> 01:44 PM) Ah well, hopefully the White Sox know more than I do. I think this is a pretty bad move, especially if they get 0 in return, but maybe they know more. SB I agree.

Eh I'm skeptical. We'll make the playoffs and win the division. That's all I care about this point. Let's worry about the season before we worry about the playoffs which comes before the WS.

Does the designation of assignment mean he can't use his no-trade clause??

Haha, why the hell would you send Alex Cora to the plate? I'm so damn glad we didn't sign him.

realgmtix.com should be added to that list.

I'm willing to stick with El Duque. Calm down people, when healthy he was tied with Freddy as a top 3 starter in the rotation. I'm confident he's finally healthy and we'll see how it goes. We'll get to see at least 2 starts from El Duque before the deadline.

Yeah, honestly I think we could beat Burnett. This team is full of great fastball hitters. It's junkballers like Tim Wakefield who would give us plenty of trouble.

Rowand isn't moving. The White Sox developed him, just gave him a new contract which is basically a bargain and he's a face for the organization. He's everything the White Sox want in a player.

It's not a rivalry if only one team is winning.

Em's been on a downfall for some time. Since The Eminem Show that is. It's about time he retired. 50 is one guy I wouldn't mind the hip-hop world being rid of. He thought he was everything because of GRODT. Well he didn't take note that it was Dr. Dre and Eminem selling that album(their beats were crazy). You saw what happens when Eminem and Dr. Dre don't oversee an album - The Massacre. Now he's re-releasing that because he knows he failed(he said if he doesn't sell more than GRODT, then it's a failure and right now, he's only at the halfway mark of GRDOT).

QUOTE(Soxnbears01 @ Jul 16, 2005 -> 11:21 AM) People are just sick of crede's lack of offense. We're willing to stand him because of his great D though And Uribe doesn't have lackluster offense?

Mariners, I grew up on Ken Griffey Jr. Reds are my 2nd favorite for obvious reasons.

Joe Crede...YES!!!!!!!!!

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jul 16, 2005 -> 11:06 AM) I do realize its a difference, but he was one of the better relievers last season in all of baseball. And IIRC he finished the year strong as well. No one else is Leo, but I'd like to think he's gotten things straightened out. Personally though, I'm like some who aren't exactly for this deal, but I guess it makes sense, especially if the Sox plan on keeping Jenks or whoever they get at the major league level. Still, I wouldn't be expecting a top prospect or anything like that, rather it will be a AAA prospect. Again, you bring up his stats from last year which were with Leo. He hasn't been good without Leo. Nothing leads me to believe that Cruz will become the pitcher of last year.

I personally don't want Cruz. His control has never been good minus last year(with the Magical Leo Mazzone). If you say forget about that, then look at his stats for years after and before that.

I'll give you the politically correct answer. Basically, they see his potential and what he accomplished in the minors and are pissed off that he hasn't done the same yet at the ML level. It's just like Garland, except Garland finally developed(after 5 years mind you) and so they moved on to their new sparring partner. Uribe has actually been as bad if not worse than Crede.

This has to be a move for another bigger move. Jenks and Shingo could become best friends since Shingo throws a 55mph changeup and Jenks comes in with the 100mph FB. I don't think KW would give up Shingo(who's good friends with Iguchi) for something unproven this season unless this prospect was a grand prospect. Hell, maybe he could be going to the Rangers and we're getting the Rangers 1B prospect(who I've heard is supposed to be good) so when we let go if PK(hopefully) we have some guy to take his spot. I'm just throwing out ideas. With that said, I don't think a deal is going to be made. I'd be shocked.

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so who's going to provide the nuke for cleveland??

QUOTE(southsideirish @ Jul 15, 2005 -> 01:29 PM) I say do it and then go hard after Billy Wagner. If we are not giving up any prospects for Burnett, then we will have enough to get Wagner. Burnett and Wagner >>>>> Count and Marte I agree, but I think Marte when healthy(like we saw him last night) is better than Wagner. He's untouchable to both lefties and righties and he's younger. Burnett and Contreras are the same IMO with Burnett being better overall, but they are both Jekyll and Hyde pitchers. One day there is brilliance and another day they'll get rocked. Marte>Wagner Burnett>Contreras Question is if Burnett is better than Contreras enough that it constitutes taking a downgrade in the pen?? I see it being a lateral move(even though I love Burnett and Wagner both).

Wow, I didn't know NBC5 would have posted a story already on my wedding. Geezus, talking about letting the whole world in.

QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Jul 15, 2005 -> 01:15 PM) The Trib is making too much money. They would never sell Got that right.

I'm not new here. I'm a mod. Cross me and your ass is getting kicked off the site. You hear me as...*earmuffs children who are reading this* assholes!!!!!!!

My friend was trying to get tix for her and her BoSox friends. I'll say it's going to be split between Right Sox and BoSox fans in the park. Anyway, I'm going Thursday(night before 8AM final, but who gives a damn) and I'll be rooting for the White Sox.