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You know, it might be worth noting that the Nationals actually have very little need for a young 3rd baseman, since they already have a pretty good one of those. They might not want Fields...they'd have the same problem as us; no where to play him except the outfield, and since he's still not really seen playing time in LF, it'd be a while before he'd be ready to play anywhere for them.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jul 24, 2006 -> 10:09 AM) We get Soriano for this season, and then he walks. Fields and Broadway is a pretty steep price for a rental. Jerry Crasnick in his chat this mornin' also said that the Nats were currently asking for 2-3 prospects in exchange for Soriano, but they'd probably wind up settling for one.

QUOTE(WCSox @ Jul 24, 2006 -> 10:04 AM) The problem is that too many people believe that because the law gives them a legal right to do something, they have some sort of moral justification for exercising that right. But the contrary problem is that too many people believe that because they find something to be morally wrong, the law should make sure that no one has the right to do whatever action is being considered.

I love how my pointing out of Cheney's politicizing of this mess got 0 responses and the Kerry one got 3.

QUOTE(SoxFan76 @ Jul 24, 2006 -> 09:01 AM) Serious question here, why is Fields a no doubter and Sweeney isn't? I recall Sweeney having a pretty good spring, even showcasing some of that 20-25 home run power the scouts say he has. Is arbitration the only reason? Last time I checked, Sweeney was still sitting on only like 7 home runs. We're talking about a difference between a guy with a .772 OPS and a .939 OPS. On top of the whole age difference thing.

QUOTE(WCSox @ Jul 24, 2006 -> 09:19 AM) I can't comment on Widger's game preparation (or lack thereof), but I do know that Sandy has always done a pretty good job of calling games. He can't hit anymore, but it's not like Widger was tearing the cover off of the ball either. If Alomar could even get a bunt down, that'd be an improvement.

QUOTE(Steff @ Jul 24, 2006 -> 08:51 AM) Please show me where did I say the Sox went to the media with this information... Sure seems there like you're saying that the team did something inappropriate in coming out from behind the closed doors to me. Was that post directed at some other incident that came forwards that I didn't hear about?

QUOTE(Soxy @ Jul 24, 2006 -> 07:38 AM) Saddest part was about polar bears and how the diminishing sea ice is wreaking havoc on their feeding patterns and how more and more cubs aren't making it out of adolescence. The polor bearologist said that due to consistently decreasing body mass, polar bears may be extinct in the wild in 30 years because the females won't have enough body fat to breed. (Yeah, that's right, I said polar bear extinction is sadder than losing NYC) Godless killing machines...serves em right!

QUOTE(SoxFan76 @ Jul 24, 2006 -> 07:51 AM) Ryan Sweeney? Hopefully not. He won't be ready for regular time in 2007, even as a backup, unless someone comes down with a major injury. Calling him up at the end of this year would only start his arbitration clock a year before it should be started. Barring injuries, he shouldn't see the big leagues until the latter half of next year. Josh Fields on the other hand will be called up without a doubt.

Javier Vazquez needs to pitch like he has some Marbles.

QUOTE(iamshack @ Jul 24, 2006 -> 08:03 AM) The main problem for any team trying to acquire ARod? Under the terms of the deal with the Rangers, the Yankees are receiving some $52 million of the remaining $108 million on ARod's 10-year deal between 2007. and 2010. I can't see them dealing ARod without a hell of a lot coming back when they "only" are paying him $14 million/year. The Yankees would still get to keep that money UNLESS they negotiated with another team to give it up.

John Kerry:

QUOTE(toasty @ Jul 23, 2006 -> 09:59 PM) a-rod wouldnt be that expensive, i do not believe, cost wise... tex is paying 10mil/year, get yankees to pay some of the remaining 15, say 3 and dooo eeeet Unless we demanded that money from the Yankees, it does not automatically come with him if he is traded. The Yankees were given that $67 million by Texas, we'd have to demand it as part of any trade (which, of course, would raise the price in terms of talent)

QUOTE(Mplssoxfan @ Jul 23, 2006 -> 09:27 PM) That's an excellent question, one to which I certainly don't know the answer. I would suspect that it's because if someone has a case about 2nd Amendment rights, they go to the NRA for help. I would. If I were accused of murder, I wouldn't go to my friends who practice contract law or family law, I'd find the toughest defense attorney I could and say, "go get 'em, Tiger". I don't particularly agree with the ACLU's interpretation of the 2nd Amendment either. I probably think they're better, on balance, than you do, though. From the ACLU's Mission Statement: Amendments 1, 3, 4, and 5 if I'm reading this right.

I think I'm starting to say this almost every series, but Javier Vazquez's start, in game 1, is the biggest game of this series by far.

QUOTE(Frankensteiner @ Jul 23, 2006 -> 07:27 PM) It's a rapidly declining lead in the Wild Card. The arrow is pointing down and not up. I'm not seeing a reason to expect much better pitching from 2/5 of our rotation, and I see our offense slowing down from what it was in the first half. Why can't I comment on these issues? Comment on whatever you want...but when Fathom is the one telling us to be optimistic, that's a reason for hope in my bookl.

QUOTE(fathom @ Jul 23, 2006 -> 08:13 PM) Jon Garland never shows enthusiasm on the mound. It's been something that's frustrated a lot of Sox fans over the year. Judging by where the two pitches ended up, there's no doubt that Garland tried his best to hit Kinsler in the leg. I could care less about whether or not Jon Garland shows enthusiasm on the mound. All the enthusiasm I ever want to see from him is tipping his cap to a standing ovation when he comes out of the game.

He is making a whole career off of one postseason. I don't mind the guy for any other reason than that.

QUOTE(nitetrain8601 @ Jul 23, 2006 -> 07:12 PM) Yes, they never wont the World Series. Also, a bullpen with no long relievers or guys used as long relief(unless the game goes to extra innings) doesn't change the fact that the SP are giving up 6 or 7 runs because of their "bad inning". I rather have Soriano and keep him if possible. I understand the point you're making about coming back from 6 or 7 down with the guy, but doesn't putting one of the two guys in MLB in LF who's actually worse than Podsednik out there actually increase the likelihood of those gigantic innings?

Brad Radke plans to retire at the end of this season.

Sell the farm for ARod...IF the Yankees pay roughly 2/3 of that deal. Just remember...right now ARod makes $6 million more than any other player in baseball. He is not "Jermaine Dye" better than everyone else in baseball. Anyway...yes, Kenny Williams will TRY to make a gigantic deal. The question is how much people want our pitching.

My goodness, did anyone just see that ridiculous bit on sportscenter? Why both Tiger Woods and the Tigers are so great. Wow. What a gigantic fluff piece. We never got sh*t like that last year.

So here's my only question...can Alomar catch a forkball in the dirt? Because if he can't, we're in real trouble on Tuesday.

QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Jul 23, 2006 -> 02:15 PM) It'd be nice if we could pick up Soriano and then trade him for pieces, but there's no way we could do it, I don't think, without wounding our team. We'd have to give him up, and Pods/McCarthy might have a lot to do with it; if not them, then McCarthy and a bunch of prospects. What would we get trading to Seattle -- Ichiro? It'd be awesome, but I doubt it. I wouldn't be opposed to renting Soriano and taking the 2 draft picks we get when he leaves in the offseason. As long as McCarthy and Anderson don't move.