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Some press conference video. I wouldn't be surprised if he wore #17. http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/artic...sp&c_id=cws

http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/artic...sp&c_id=cws

Deal is official now.

Be patient. They need to get a couple bats and a couple bullpen arms. They will before spring training which is in three months.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 23, 2009 -> 11:37 AM) I wonder if Rice would have gotten in had he played outside of NE. I think he would have. He basically had to wait for 15 years because of spite. He was hated, and voters could always fall back on the fact he didn't play a long time. The numbers he put up in a 12-year period were really great. Rookie of the year, won an MVP, 4 other top-5 MVPs. He was always deserving.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Nov 23, 2009 -> 11:25 AM) He won't get in. His offensive stats are nice, but the fact that he was a DH for the second half of his career probably put the nail on the coffin. If Jim Rice can get in with his stats, so can Baines. The only difference is that Rice actually played a position on the field and that matters. Rice's career was more compact. His peak numbers were over a 10-12 year period where he was clearly one of the elite run producers and feared hitters in baseball. Baines accumulated big numbers over 20+ seasons. If you're an "accumulator", you have to get to 500 homers and/or 3000 hits. Baines didn't get to either and he never got close to winning an MVP. He came in 9th once and 10th once. He just doesn't cut it as a Hall of Fame player. He got his number retired and a statue from the White Sox...that's his Hall of Fame.

His nickname should be Lumpy.

Morel? Yes, I think he'll be a major league starter. CJ? I don't see why he can't be a utility player. You can put him anywhere on the field, and he's not afraid to get a big hit. Do I think he'll ever be an everyday major league player? Probably not.

Not sure about the dogpile after the game, but good for CJ. It's unbelievable how many times he comes through in those situations. I like Morel's swing. Seems like a solid player.

http://www.mlb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?si...pddwin_perwin_1 Danks, Morel, and Retherford all starting today.

Whoa, are you sure Marrero had to be protected this year? I find it hard to believe he wouldn't have been.

Sox protected: Stefan Gartrell-OF Brandon Hynick-RHP Brian Omogrosso-RHP Sergio Santos-RHP Santo Luis -RHP http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/press...sp&c_id=cws

Not that I think the Sox would want Lowe, but would the Braves be in the market for Jenks?

Brandon Allen has had an awful AFL. Batting .164.

http://www.mlb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?si...scowin_perwin_1 Danks single. Morel 2-RBI double.

QUOTE (JorgeFabregas @ Nov 19, 2009 -> 01:16 PM) How many spots are available on the 40-man? The Teahen trade freed one up, no? If you count all of the free agents being off there tomorrow, there are 32 on the 40-man.

http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/artic...sp&c_id=cws

So who gets added to the 40-man on Friday?

Danks and Morel both 3-5 today.

2-run homer for Morel.

And Tim Belcher is their pitching coach and Scott Radinsky is their bullpen coach.

QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Nov 18, 2009 -> 02:32 PM) if memory serves me right it was White Sox Interactive or another site. I believe that Peavy trade originated on the Sox official site message board.

http://www.mlb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?si...perwin_pddwin_1 Danks, Retherford, Morel, and Cassel playing today.

Here's the Gonzales interview: http://67.72.16.166/wscr2/2067912.mp3

QUOTE (JPN366 @ Nov 17, 2009 -> 06:29 PM) Flowers gave himself that nickname, he has it tattooed on his arm. Trade him!