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QUOTE(WSoxMatt @ Jun 23, 2005 -> 02:25 PM) There is no such thing as cheaper than Bill Wirtz Yes, I agree. Whoever posted that must not have been paying attention to the 'Hawks the last 9 years.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jun 23, 2005 -> 02:12 PM) Fully, he is an Ace of a staff that hasnt had much bullpen or other starting guys as well. I fully expect AJ to help him return to form, at least as good as he was last year. Does anyone know AJ's history with Jason Schmidt? I know Tomko has it out for AJ, but what other Giants pitchers "hated" him, if any? If Schmidt/AJ's relationship was good, that could lead to something happening... former battery-mates seem to hook up if they get along, and I guarantee KW is looking into that.

I think if KW gets another starter, that pitcher is going to be an impact player... not crappy Ted Lilly.

QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Jun 23, 2005 -> 01:36 PM) Wasn't that the year of Frank's shoulder injury? No, that was the year Frank hit 41 homers (2003)... he tore his biceps in 01 or 02

QUOTE(Jimenez4MVP @ Jun 23, 2005 -> 12:57 PM) No I wasnt trying to say that either.. I am just saying that people think Pods is helping this team out way more than Lee would be when thats not really the case.. yes I know the whole salary thingy, but I am just pissed we didnt get enough in return for Lee Carlos was doing this crap here as well... our whole team was bashers who could hit 30 HRs and drive in 100... we needed balance, and that's what we got in the deal. Look at the Cubs now, they are acting like the old White Sox, with bashers, but no one to lead off... sure, you'll score 10+ a lot... but you'll get shutout a lot "waiting for the 3-run homer." Believe me, we're just another team if we have el caballo instead of podsednik.

OK OK, well, like I said... let's just keep kicking ass, and doing what we have been... not looking back and just taking care of ours.

Alright boys, I'm knocking on wood as I type this (wood of the desk, not in the pants) but our boys have pretty much wrapped up a playoff birth at least. They are currently 49-22. This puts them on a ridiculous pace for a ridiculous record of 112-50. Though I don't expect that to happen, looking at it the smart way, they have this wrapped up. They have 91 games left. If they lower their win-percentage a lot and only finish out the season with .500 ball (for this, we'll say 1 over, at 46-45, they would finish with a record of 95-67, which gets them in. However, this would be a highly dissapointing record (and I believe the record that our 2000 team finished with) So I say keep kicking ass, and let's hope for a World Series...

I've got a four-spot for Saturday's game... good times.

QUOTE(whitesoxmanager @ Jun 23, 2005 -> 11:48 AM) you know this might sound utterly rediculous but i can never understand why the Cubs & Sox don't help each other over the hump especially when one is making a run and the other isn't...the cubs season is by no means over, but in the past couldn't these two teams just rent each others talent and then after the postseason just return to sender? i mean what is the mayor doing? as much as i would hate to see the cubs win...it would have been cool to see MB on the Cubs the year they gave away the WS to the Marlins, & how nice it would be to see prior for cubs fans this year pitching for the sox? there are guys out there that could break legs if the player wasn't returned...no? so so so stupid...

QUOTE(witesoxfan @ Jun 23, 2005 -> 02:11 AM) Willy Taveras is 23, Jason Lane 28, and Lance Berkman 29. Berkman is playing 1st now.

sucker

i could just call him a cracker?

YAS... do you post over on Biscuit Babble? If you do, I'm "Stick Handlin'"

My bust. I apologize.

I've noticed that this board is fantastic. I've been on it nonstop in the 72 hours since I discovered it. Needless to say, I wasn't very productive at work today.

I've been an insane Sox fan for 15 years (since I was 7) and I never knew this website existed. I just want to thank whomever the person or persons are who put this together, and whoever keeps it going. It's nice to talk to intellectual baseball people (ie Sox fans) instead of all my idiot Cub friends. I'm drunk, so this is the sappiest I will get. Enjoy it, and welcome me to the board!

last i checked Fields hasn't even gone yard yet this year.

I'd rather Randa than Crede. They are comprable defensively, but Randa is what we need on offense out of our 3B.

I left the Rocket off because he's not coming to Chicago.

QUOTE(ScottPodRulez22 @ Jun 23, 2005 -> 12:27 AM) Or because he has the tigers over 500 Come on, what is their salary? If anyone has those stats, let me know. They have a good team... just because they are the Tigers doesn't mean its a miracle they are over .500.

I'm sure Trammell got it because the All-Star game is in Detroit

i always forget how high the estrogen level is on this board.

sorry... anyway... let's go white sox.

The park looks amazing since the renovations. Blue is no longer a main color in it... as it is mostly black and white. The awning makes it seem more old-time, and the ammenity's are first rate. Get your ass there.

QUOTE(greg775 @ Jun 22, 2005 -> 11:55 PM) I thought Rocket returned to baseball merely with the stipulation he pitch in his hometown. He was done and ready to retire, but for that money and getting to pitch at home and be with his family, it was worth it to him to go on. Why do the national pundits think that's changed? Won't he just retire if he gets dealt? I think he'll wind up with the Texas Rangers...