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Richar 0-2 so far. Fields 2-2; 2 homers

If Smoak is still out there at 8, I hope the Sox take him. If he goes to the minors for a year or two, he'll be ready when Konerko is gone or moved to DH. In my opinion, we're going to see less and less true power hitters as MLB gets away from HGH. We've seen power number go down drastically over the last two seasons. I think a switch-hitting power hitter not named Joe Borchard, would be awesome.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ May 18, 2008 -> 02:41 PM) this just in from NASA: Cliff Lee cleared for re-entry to earth. Yes. Nice to see he actually has an ERA.

Cabrera Pierzynski Quentin Dye Konerko Crede Ramirez Anderson Danks

Cowley reported he's ok. Will make the start on Tuesday.

Just guessing, but it's probably: Cabrera, Pierzynski, Quentin, Dye, Konerko, Crede, Swisher, Ramirez, Danks

I think in baseball you try to win no matter what, and let the draft order fall into place. There's no sure thing anyway. The best teams draft the best throughout the first 10-20 rounds, and hope to get a surprise after that.

Joe Cowley is reporting Contreras has a sore back, and that if it doesn't improve on Sunday, he'll be pushed back. Which would mean, the Indians series would probably be Vazquez, Floyd, Buehrle; the Angels series would be Contreras, Danks, Vazquez.

Bench tonight is Thome, Crede, Pierzynski, Anderson, and Uribe.

QUOTE (ChiSox35 @ May 17, 2008 -> 10:42 AM) AJ isn't going to live forever. A catcher who you know is going to start one day soon should be one of their priorities. I agree a catcher should be on their list of needs. Not sure if Jason Castro is worthy of a top 10 pick. I just have a feeling they're either going to get Gordon Beckham or Brett Wallace.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ May 15, 2008 -> 06:26 PM) If Mark is pitching Friday night I'll watch it on WGN. I am expecting a good game from him. Saturday. Floyd-Sanchez Buehrle-Zito Danks-Cain

Too soon to sign Quentin long-term. The shoulder injury is a concern still, so I think they'll wait until at least the middle of 2009.

QUOTE (Flash Tizzle @ May 15, 2008 -> 01:09 PM) Eh, maybe it's me being greedy but I'd hope for more out of our first selection, #8 overall, than a protypical #2 hitter. Put it this way -- if everything goes right does his skill set strike you as someone you'd expect to be a perennial all-star? I imagine him as a slightly above average shortstop. Never at the top of the league at his position; but towards the middle of the pack. Not bad for the 20th overall selection, but I'd rather aim higher. Justin Smoak is someone, if everything goes right, you could help build a franchise around. No question which player should be selected if both were available. My expectations for this draft are ridiculously high. Look at recent drafts and players taken around our position. Many good names. There should be no excuses for playing cheap, anyways, as there has been rumors floating around the slot recommendation system would fall once and for all. Good points. Again, my main thing--take a college position player. Whether it's Beckham, Smoak, or Alonso, I just want someone that can be on the fast track. Any projections on Jason Castro, the Stanford catcher (not the American Idol dude)? That would be a typical Kenny Williams pick, but is he worthy of a #8 pick?

I have nothing to base this opinion other than reading scouting reports and watching clips, but I hope the Sox take a college position player. Somebody that could be in the 2010 Opening Day lineup. I've heard a lot about Justin Smoak, but it would be cool if they took Gordon Beckham. A homegrown shortstop would be a refreshing change for the Sox. Plus he'd probably be a prototypical 2-hitter.

QUOTE (kyyle23 @ May 4, 2008 -> 11:46 AM) Until someone is dropped from the 40 man, I dont think he will be They could put Sisco on the 60-day DL. Problem solved. edit: they only have 39 on the 40-man anyway.

I agree Getz should be given a shot. He's going to be a big leaguer either with the Sox or somewhere else. I really like his approach at the plate. He doesn't try to do too much and can hit to all fields. He'd be a perfect number 9 hitter right now.

QUOTE (Brian @ May 3, 2008 -> 11:35 AM) Our next call up has to be either Richar or Owens for Russell/Ramirez. Gotta have a lefty off the bench. Richar hasn't even started playing this year. Ramirez, like it or not, is back on Tuesday. I'm saying for a day or two, Fields would be a good choice to give Crede a day off.

Josh Fields isn't in the lineup for Charlotte today. If the Sox don't have to use the bullpoen too much today, I'd like to see if they could swap Russell for Fields tomorrow to give Crede a day off against Halladay. Charlotte is playing in Buffalo, so it would very doable logistically.

Owens and Fields are both in the Charlotte lineup. Adam Russell will be in the pen for these four games.

I agree Tony, but Ozzie has his new favorite. When Ramirez threw out Byrd at home in OKC, it was over.

I think the Giants could use some offense. Trade Crede and Dye to San Fran, and just dump Uribe. And please...PLEASE get Alexei Ramirez out of the outfield. Owens-CF Cabrera-SS Thome-DH Konerko-1B Swisher-LF Quentin-RF Pierzynski-C Fields-3B Ramirez-2B

That Lujan looked good the other day.

It's official...I think... http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/artic...sp&c_id=cws

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sp...1,3881764.story Wassermann sent down.

So, ya think Wassermann and Masset both get on the plane to Cleveland?