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QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jun 13, 2005 -> 12:08 PM) So wait, you want to get rid of a guy who has been horrible this year, and awesome last year, for a guy who has been horrible this year, because he was awesome last year? uh, ok. of course, you know thats the case on this board. We always like to talk about getting rid of someone to bring in the same person in another form. Making moves just to make moves is Soxtalk's forte

QUOTE(Jabroni @ Jun 13, 2005 -> 11:25 AM) Yeah, we dumped Koch for a nothing prospect in Wilson Valdez and also had to send Florida cash. Nothing prospect, or a good reserve player and part time starter?

QUOTE(Wedge @ Jun 13, 2005 -> 09:59 AM) Timo's clutch. green????? Anyone who is looking for ideas for improving this team, look to our ultra-shallow bench, and how we have to constantly inset our starters into roles when they should have a day off.

QUOTE(SoxFan101 @ Jun 10, 2005 -> 02:59 AM) Maybe we should have like a 100-200 post limit before you start making your own threads... I know when i first joined I really didnt make any threads until I was at that many and it would keep people from trolling. Reason is after 100-200 posts you begin to know most posters and probably wont make dumb threads...well most of the time. I like that idea, maybe even a couple hundred more, so I dont have to answer the, when do the rosters expand question.

Did anyone notice that everyone on the Padres looks the same. Klesko, Giles, Hernandez etc, they all have the same facial hair and the same build, weird.

QUOTE(South Side Fireworks Man @ Jun 12, 2005 -> 09:54 PM) Willie is an excellent defensive 2B, has great speed, and has shown an ability to draw walks and get on base. Despite today's failed bunt effort, he has shown he can lay down a good bunt this year. Willie stays. Timo should go. Everett plays outfield as well as Timo, and Willie plays CF better than Timo. When Gload is ready to return, he fills the backup 1B slot, plus he's a better LH pinch hitter than Timo. Yes, but Willie is disliked in the clubhouse, just food for thought.

QUOTE(EvilJester99 @ Jun 12, 2005 -> 07:05 PM) I couldn't imagine KW would want to trade Carl since he went out of his way to get him not once but twice....I would keep him just incase Frank goes down again or anyone else for that matter his offense is huge for this team. How about this scenario. We need to pinch hit for someone in a critical situation. The opposition brings in a right handed pitcher, who do we counter with? Timo, or Wille....eh we need Carl.

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Jun 13, 2005 -> 01:37 AM) Agreed but he can all the sudden find his release point and get back to what he did last year kind of like Brower can do, I'm just not sure if it's worth it to pick up one guy who could pick it up just as Shingo could do. Unless it's a sure thing it doesn't make sense imo to mess with the current crop especially when it comes to shingo. Shingo is a true pro, he has played many years overseas and had extreme success, pitchers often run into patches where the ball just doesnt come out the same way, he will find it again, look for a July resurrgence.

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Jun 13, 2005 -> 12:42 AM) I find it sad that Sox fans are timing how long it takes a show we all rip on to show Sox highlights. Didnt we all watch the game? Or if not that, see the highlights on WhiteSox.com? Get over it, its ESPN. John Kruk also said the most important thing for the day was the white sox winning close games, do I care? No. These are the same assholes who said detroit and cleveland were better teams than us.

QUOTE(South Side Fireworks Man @ Jun 9, 2005 -> 05:01 PM) I'd like to see the Sox add a guy like Feliz to the roster by trading a minor league prospect or two (not any of our blue chip prospects however). Since Crede is a Boras client, Feliz will be around as a possibility at 3B next year, and also around as a possible 1B if they let Konerko walk. Would you trade Ozuna or Harris for someone's b level prospects??? As for starting him in place of Kong or Crede, say hello to second place.

QUOTE(skidoochic @ Jun 9, 2005 -> 04:29 PM) I was just trying to be funny but if the real A.J. Pierzynski was involved, well then maybe (We need a little devil emoticon) I forgot to mention my ex was a freakin cubs fan too, what was I thinking!!!!!!!!! Never again on that one.

Its hard to knock the A-rod trade idea while calling for Mackowiak at the same time. He is a terrible IF'er, so basically we traded for another Of'er while giving up our only backup 2B, nice.

wait I forgot that you were talking about the A-rod trade, that was pretty far off the reservation.

QUOTE(sox-r-us @ Jun 9, 2005 -> 04:03 PM) Jim If you look at my Arod thread, I actually detailed out all of the hurdles. Obviously I said it was almost impossible it would happen, but I thought it was worth discussing especially on an off day. I agree, yours are well thought out and usually we have a good report about what is what, but obviously yours arent the problem.

QUOTE(skidoochic @ Jun 9, 2005 -> 03:56 PM) I hope that was not the ONLY good thing she did for you. Of course that might explain why she's an ex-girlfriend. I think you hit the nail right on the head there.

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Jun 9, 2005 -> 03:46 PM) Well the xbox trades are a bit much. So far you might not agree what I am saying, but my trade comments are based in reality and have an actual chance of actually happening. I dont see us making whole sale changes. I see just Crede and some pitching help. The only way this will change is if we have an injury. We need to shore the pen up a bit to allow us to make it a short game later in the season. Our starters have been great, but we need to give some of them a rest when they eventually have a dead arm period. I agree with you for sure, I like the thought of us upgrading, but just throwing names out there because they play the same position as our player is stupid and unfounded. Not matching money and talent, and mentioning team that arent selling is downright xbox worthy.

QUOTE(Steff @ Jun 9, 2005 -> 03:15 PM) Eh.. you only just passed 1k posts.. I don't bother with ya until you have at least 2k.. its a good thing the posts from my old name dont count then

QUOTE(kyyle23 @ Jun 9, 2005 -> 03:38 PM) This gets better. Mariotti is getting killed today for his lies yesterday http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sp...-home-headlines can you post the story, I cant see it cause im not a member.

QUOTE(skidoochic @ Jun 9, 2005 -> 03:25 PM) Ohhh! I am jealous! I had a Fisk replica jersey, but it is sadly no longer with us. got it from an ex-gf, only good thing she ever did for me.

its ok to say we have weaknesses, because we do, but saying that Crede is a liability is one thing, then proclaiming that we can trade him and a prospect for Blaylock is another. Thats the only thing im sick of, saying that we have weaknesses is fine with me, we need to focus on our team first.

exactly why I am going to ignore the trades, and just post on the team that we have now. We pay so much attention to who everyone else has, we keep forgetting that our team is kicking everyone elses ass!!!!!

QUOTE(Chisoxrd5 @ Jun 9, 2005 -> 03:17 PM) topic If we throw in another bat, say Ben Davis I see no reason we cant get Clemens. Plus Houston will probably eat his whole contract to get their hands on Borchard I seriously laughed out loud after I read your post, hahahaha

Is there anyone other than me that is sick of the constant trades and pick-up ideas that have been popping up lately. I understand that some people think there are weaknesses on this team that could be addressed, but how many of them have cost us our season? We are still in first place and have the best record in the MLB, do you really think our team is that bad? I for one, am going to stop discussing trade rumors until July. You can join me if you want, but unless it my man-crush Eric Chavez, I wont no part of any transaction. This is the best Sox team I have ever seen, and I am loving the ride.

QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Jun 9, 2005 -> 03:10 PM) My head hurts from trying to keep up with all of these trade rumors and ideas. For the sake of my head, please stop. what would you guys think about a joe borchard for Roger Clemens trade?????

QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Jun 6, 2005 -> 03:54 PM) She's been visiting the vomitorium, and by vomitorium I don't mean theatre entrance. and when I say vomitorium, I mean she makes herself puke