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A week left of spring training, and Cox sent Thome in a 12-3 spring training game...that's piss poor.

Having Dewayne Wise lead off may be an ok move for a while, but it won't last. They'll either make a trade, or Getz will move his way into that spot.

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Mar 30, 2009 -> 01:48 PM) This is truly a glorious day. Jerry Owens is now just a memory. Go be grindy and fast for some other team. He's not even grindy. He just sucks.

I can understand why MacDougal made the team. He was good this spring, and he's making a couple million, or whatever. If Egbert pitches well at AAA, he may find his way into the rotation at some point this year. It's pretty likely that will happen with Colon and Contreras around.

The Sox made 50 errors last year between 3rd and SS. 33 at 3rd. 17 at SS. I'll say they have about the same this year.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Mar 28, 2009 -> 12:25 PM) McDougal and Williams could be the surprise men in with Marquez and Richards out If Contreras and Colon make it, they're going to need guys that can go 3-4 innings. To me, Richard makes the pitching staff no matter what. The other spots--I think Egbert or Broadway could beat out Marquez for a bullpen spot.

QUOTE (JPN366 @ Mar 27, 2009 -> 11:42 AM) He's been moved from Charlotte's roster to B'ham's roster. Wow, the loaded Barons just got more loaded. Just curious...what's the source for this move? I saw on MILB that he's listed on the Birmingham roster, but how reliable is that? On CJ Retherford, I haven't really followed him, but based on his 2008 I don't see how he could be asked to repeat Winston-Salem. If he's a good 3B, I hope he's moved up to Birmingham. He could be a nice trade piece.

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I hope Owens goes 0-5, with 3 K's, 2 limp grounders to first, and a couple misplayed balls in the outfield. I want him GONE!

I had a feeling he wasn't going to Charlotte. That didn't make sense.

AL Predictions: SOX 88-74 Min 84-78 Cle 82-80 KC 78-84 Det 73-89 NY 96-66 Bos 93-69 TB 87-75 Bal 76-86 Tor 72-90 LAA 91-71 Oak 85-77 Tex 76-86 Sea 64-98 AL Playoffs: SOX over NY Bos over LAA SOX over Bos NL Playoffs: Chi over Atl LA over NY LA over Chi World Series: 50 years later... WHITE SOX defeat the Dodgers in 6 games

4.1 innings for Colon

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