Dick Allen

QUOTE(qwerty @ Jan 18, 2005 -> 05:05 PM) If there is no option for 2006 this is a really stupid deal. This reminds me of when Hendry gave Mike Sirotka $900,000 to make a few starts in Des Moines. Very curious move if there is no 2006 team option.

The scout seats will be at least close to sold out, IMHO. Corporations will buy them. Remember, the price includes all the concessions, plus access to the new lounge.

QUOTE(Tannerfan @ Jan 17, 2005 -> 06:36 PM) In this day and age an angioplasty procedure is not that big of a deal, he'll be fine When dealing with heart issues, there is no such thing as not that big of a deal.

I think they are on delay. When they had Goose Gossage on Friday night, the Goose let out a "s***". I don't know if it made the airwaves.

One other thing I noticed was Uribe's alledged massive weight gain was total BS. He seems to be in great shape.

QUOTE(3E8 @ Jan 13, 2005 -> 08:24 PM) Is he insinuating KW is done looking for a middle infielder? Levine is screwed up a little tonight. A caller asked about Alex Cora, and Levine said the Dodgers may let him go. They already did. He also said he was a possiblility for the Sox, but hasn't he agreed to go to Cleveland?

Yes. Basically the arbitrator decides if the player's worth is closer to management's figure or the player's figure, and they get that figure. Example: If Santana's figure was $10 million and the Twins was $8 million. If the arbitrator figured Santana deserved $9,000,000.01 he would get $10 million. If he decided he was worth $8,999,999.99 he would get $8 million.

Since the Sox are going from speed to power, can someone tell me who else besides Pods the White Sox have acquired this winter has any speed? Dye can't run anymore, AJ thinks Konerko can beat him in a race. Pods is the only guy, and he might not get on base very often. To characterize last year's team as a power team, and this year's as a speed team is a mistake IMHO, at least as the roster stands right now. The saying, speed doesn't go in slumps is usually correct, but if its only Pods, I can assure you speed will go into slumps.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jan 13, 2005 -> 08:15 AM) Very interesting. What would we be looking at getting from LA? Minor leaguers? I don't think guys who hit .207 bring much back in trade. Maybe KW thinks Burke makes a better back up and is trying to save the $1 million Davis is getting, and use it on getting another middle infielder, which the White Sox desperately need.

If anyone still needs a room at the Hyatt use priceline.com. Rooms are going for $45 a night this weekend. Bid $45 on a 4 star hotel in the North Michigan zone, and you should get the Hyatt.

There will not be a KW seminar on Friday night. Saturday and Sunday afternoon only.

QUOTE(S720 @ Jan 11, 2005 -> 09:56 AM) Found this on the MLB White Sox forum: "BostonDirtdogs.com It seems like the Chicago Whitesox are about to aquire another former twin in Doug Mien----- there is a deal between the the redsox and whitesox that would send the whitesox Doug Mien--- and Byun ----- for Carl Everett, Ross Gload and Prospect they are supposed to get from Brewers it is suppose to go down by Wednesday" Has anyone heard anything about this? I really doubt the Red Sox would have any interest reliving the Carl Everett era. He is hated in Boston.

If Magglio is healthy, Boras will have played this perfectly. He didn't work out at the Winter Meetings because he wasn't ready. He may be now. Boras knows exactly where teams were willing to go to with Beltran, and now he uses Maggs as the consolation prize, maximizing his dollars. If Magglio can't run, then all bets are off.

Personally, I don't know what Omar Minaya has done to warrant an unlimited checking account with Mets ownership. Obviously, he had his hands tied in Montreal, but he really botched the Colon trade, giving up a lot of prospects to acquire him, and getting squat back. Really, didn't do anything else spectacular. The one thing I will always remember about him was at their press conference announcing the Colon trade with the Sox, he really had no idea who Leifer was, and he just traded for him. Beltran is a great player. It will be interesting to see how he handles being the top dog on the biggest stage.

All the Maggs detractors need to make up their minds. If they think he now sucks and will suck, they should be doing cartwheels and backflips that he turned down the Sox offer. If you are really pissed at him for not signing, you must think he will return to previous levels of performance.

For pure filth, no one was funnier than Dice.

QUOTE(chisox05 @ Jan 8, 2005 -> 06:35 PM) Id love Durham and it would seem that the giants wouldnt be that against dealing him but reports of MArte being involved fears me. The Giants have Deivi Cruz,Omar Vizquel,Edgardo Alfonzo, and Ray durham for 2b,ss,3b. Being that they acquired cruz this off season, it wouldnt surprise me if they wanted to trade durham all along. His contract is high and they are a team that would want some young talent. Willie Harris and either Adkins,Diaz, or JBaj I would venture to think would be enough for them to pay the rest of Ray's contract as well. I miss big Ray........ They also have Pedro Feliz who is a natural thirdbaseman. If they traded Durham Alphonso would move to second I would imagine.

QUOTE(qwerty @ Jan 8, 2005 -> 06:28 PM) He is 31. And has a back back, and makes a lot of coin. The Giants would love to rid themselves of Alphonso. One interesting thing about Ray. ESPN.com has the STATS scouting reports on players, and has it updated for the 2005 season. It noted that the Giants were not happy with his work ethic, which is completely the opposite of his reputation here. The report implied that his lack of training is what was causing his numerous leg injuries the last couple of seasons.He also was godawful defensively last year. I do know Ray is a huge competitor. When my dad and I went to Minnesota the last road series of the year in 1999, Ray had a terrible game the first game of the series. We walked back to the hotel, and Ray got on the elevator with us. He was still steamed at himself. This game was about as meaningless as they come and he was pissed. I thought it was cool. He came big with 3 huge games to close out the series. Who can forget his catch during the 2000 playoffs? I wouldn't mind having him back. I wish he never left.

QUOTE(JimH @ Jan 8, 2005 -> 12:45 AM) Stone was at ESPN radio a few days ago and it's interesting to note that ESPN does not have an in-house baseball analyst like the Score does and WGN does. Depending on what happens with other personnel, there may be an opening for Stone. Suffice it to say, Stone and Reinsdorf are friends. Also suffice it to say that Reinsdorf thinks highly of DJ, as does Hawk despite internet speculation. Wait and see on this one, not worth worrying about it. If something happens this winter, something happens. Also remember that DJ's family situation has changed recently ... new wife and baby either born or imminently on the way, plus Dj is a west coast guy. I thought I had heard Hawk congratulating DJ on his wife being pregnant last season. His absence may be as simple as that.

QUOTE(Mr. Showtime @ Jan 7, 2005 -> 08:06 PM) I didn't hear the interview but I guess he was talking about liking Chicago, and wanting to work here still. Sounds like a simple comment is being taken too far. I still want to know who is reporting that DJ will not be at Soxfest, I saw that on WSI, but no source was given. On whitesox.com they have what they call the Soxfest final roster. Hawk, Rooney and Farmer are listed, but no DJ. Of course, it really means nothing, he may have personal business to attend to, but it is interesting considering all the talk about Stone.

There has been a lot of rumors about Steve Stone taking a postition with the White Sox the last few days. I noticed that all Sox broadcasters will be at Soxfest, except for DJ. This can only fuel speculation. Maybe DJ is on vacation, maybe his wife is having a baby, I don't know, but maybe just maybe............................................................

I think $2.3 million would be more than fair for what KW himself described as an impact player.

I think the key question to the Sox will be at what level will Frank Thomas be able to play. If he can't do much the offense is going to have to get career years from a bunch of guys, no matter how good this pitching staff is, which to me is better than average at best.

QUOTE(fathom @ Jan 5, 2005 -> 03:43 PM) With absolutely no other catching prospects in the system that will be able to be a contributor in the majors for a few years, there's no reason not to give A.J. a 2 yr deal. This is true. Especially with the fact that KW gave Sandy Alomar Jr. 2 years a couple of years ago at over $2 million per, and at that point he could barely walk. AJ is far superior to what Sandy was when he came to the Sox. I saw Sandy at the Boston hotel in September 2003. My wife noticed how bad he was limping and wondered how he could play. You really have to give Sandy credit, he really has nothing left, physically. He a big man but his knees are so cashed he has no power. He can't throw, his game calling is vastly overrated (the team era when he is catching is usually higher than it is when someone else is. In fact, during his prime in Cleveland, the team era was almost a run a game higher a few seasons) But he still makes himself at least a marginally valuable guy on the roster.

I think the Bears should bring in Ron Turner. They had a pretty good offense when he was OC before taking the Illinois job. I think he's a good coach, just couldn't recruit in college.