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The plan is Colon for 3, and Contreras for 4. That's the plan, at least.

The Sox have brought a couple minor leaguers into camp today in case Colon and Contreras get beat up--Charlie Leesman and Matthew Long.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Mar 25, 2009 -> 01:04 PM) Who becomes Konerko's back up? Betmit? I am not sure Kroeger plays IB, but maybe he should learn it Betemit will back up at 1B and 3B. Lillibridge will back up at 2B and SS.

QUOTE (klaus kinski @ Mar 25, 2009 -> 12:34 PM) I'd love Kroger/BA cf but they'll never option 2 guys (Wise Owens) who will be out of options Frankly-the launching of both means quicker Jordan Danks Jordan Danks will be in the minors for a minimum of two years. I guarantee that. Kroeger will be one of the last cuts, and I think Owens will get the boot too.

QUOTE (kyyle23 @ Mar 25, 2009 -> 11:49 AM) If Owens gets cut, he would have to accept reassignment or become a FA, correct? Yes, he's out of options. Wise is in the same position. The eight on the spring roster that I don't think will be there on opening day: Broadway, Colon, MacDougal, Egbert Lucy, Nix, Kroeger, Owens

They optioned pitchers Adam Russell and Ehren Wassermann to Class AAA Charlotte and reassigned infielders Gordon Beckham, Ben Broussard and Eider Torres and left-hander Aaron Poreda to minor league camp.

I'm rooting for Wise. Don't know why, but I am.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Mar 22, 2009 -> 05:17 PM) We don't have a leadoff problem. Jerry Owens and Dewayne Wise have one. Getz can lead off just fine, and Lexi can hit 2-slot. Who is this Lexi guy everyone keeps bringing up? Seriously, his name is Alexei and it doesn't rhyme with sexy.

Sox win 12-10.

Jerry Owens: 0-2, 3 BB's, 3 runs, 2 stolen bases Boo.

Fields homer 10-7 Yes, the wind is blowing.

Thome homer. 9-7 Sox

Betemit homer 8-2. Owens 0-1, 2 BBs

3-run homer for Q. 7-2

Error on Fields. Yikes.

Dye got on, Betemit singled, scoring 2. 4-0

Thome double, 2-0

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I honestly believe some guys succeed in the right situation. Sweeney wasn't in the right situation here. His style of play and personality fit a lot better out there. I'm over that trade.

Double for Q, 1-0 Sox

QUOTE (Reddy @ Mar 22, 2009 -> 03:05 PM) i was just thinking about it... how sick would it be if we still had him... solve our CF and leadoff issues... *sigh* The Sox wanted him to hit for power. The A's allow him to be who he is...a slap hitter, and a pretty good outfielder.

Owens walked...damn.

Floyd will earn $750,000 in 2009, $2.75 million in 2010, $5 million in 2011 and $7 million in 2012. The Sox hold a $9.5 million option for 2013.

The first Twitter from Cowley was fine...announcement at 2:30. Should have left it at that until he had a real story. That said, I'm glad Juan Pierre is not coming here.

Absolutely not. I thought the "rolling blackout" was pushing it. Game 163 was the original, and will never fully be duplicated. It was a great thing to be a part of.