IMO JM likes using Willie Harris too much. Here is how the Sox will play it. They will delay the return of Billy Koch until Sept 1st and that way they don't have to make a roster move, and because he was on the DL they can decide at the end of the year who to leave off if we make it to the playoffs.
I don't think we are aquiring anyone. Guys to look for on Sept 1st., include Jon Rauch, Ross Gload, Felix Diaz, Matt Ginter, Mike Porzio, Joe Borchard, Tim Hummel, and Jaime Burke
1) Who will win the series (CHW/TEX/Split) (2 points)?Sox
2) Will Neal Cotts get a win (Y/N) (2 points)?Yes
3) How many errors will the Sox make (4 points)?2
4) How many times will Miguel Olivo strikeout (4 points)?2
5) What will Mark Buehrle's season ERA be after the series (I will give .01 either way) (5 points)?4.15
6) How many RBI will Carlos Lee have in the series (5 points)?3
7) How many earned runs will Bartolo Colon allow (4 points)?1
8) Will Carl Everett have at least 5 hits in the series (Y/N) (2 points)?no
9) Who will be in 2nd place in the AL Central after the series (2 points)?MN
10) Will Hank Blalock hit a homerun (Y/N) (2 points)?No
TIEBREAKER: Total runs scored in the series by both teams35
If Olivo hits .260 with his defense, we trounced Oakland in this deal. Even so with Miguels defense and the fact that all we gave up was a 6 inning type set up man, we win this deal anyway IMO.
I guess some folks have to learn the hard way. Until we stay in 1st longer that 2 days i'm not about to get excited...
WTF is your problem? The point of sports is to enjoy the ride. Why waste your time being pissy about stuff? We are in first place and I am going to enjoy it!