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QUOTE (scenario @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 12:28 PM) Why would this mean that Damon has decided to sign with the Tigers? Agreed, i don't think a press conference on the day Pitchers and Catchers report means anything more then a press conference on the day that Pitchers and Catchers report.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 12:24 PM) I don't. The AL Central will be Sox vs Detroit this year. IMO, with the loss of the Twins 10th player, their home record isn't going to be as stocked with free wins anymore. You do realize that the Tigers took dramatic steps backwards, and the Twins not only improved their team, but took steps to make sure they can compete in their new ballpark, right?

QUOTE (WCSox @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 12:18 PM) I agree that Damon isn't this player (and Kenny/JR appear to believe so as well). It'd be nice to have him round out the lineup, but he's not a game-changer. I disagree. I think Damon being on this team could be the difference between the Sox or the Twins winning the division.

QUOTE (Chet Kincaid @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 11:58 AM) I don't usually do this, but I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that it will definitely be a team in the midwest. Call me crazy, but I just got that feeling... I’ll even say that if he does sign he will be paying taxes, and potentially have the right to vote in the next presidential election.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 11:51 AM) i am also going out on a limb and saying we either sign him, or we dont sign him I'll go so far as to say that if we don't sign him, somebody else will.

God willing, Hahn is putting the finishing touches on this thing now.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 01:04 AM) Bizarre injury.. Bergesen gets injured filming a commercial. MASN commercials are usually really cool too. It was a worthy cause.

QUOTE (whtsoxfan @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 10:53 AM) It appears a little confusing but it sure as sh-t gives us a DH option as opposed to by committee. I've always thought Dye would be a terrific DH on our terms however that doesn't look like it will happen. Damon has power, is a good baserunner, is a lefty, has an above average OBP. If we get him I'm sure it would be as a DH. No offense, but if you knew this all along. Why was your last post asking why we'd make the signing, and where would he play?

QUOTE (chw42 @ Feb 17, 2010 -> 06:34 PM) Unfortunately, your thought became a partial reality. It's really depressing. I had two balls signed (HEY-OH!) one from Derek Holland, another with Sweet Lou, Don Wakamatsu, and Brett Lillibridge. And this was because Walk and Getz blew me off.

Cowley has an interview with AJ, and a nice quote. "I would be surprised if he didn't sign with us,'' one member of the club said" http://blogs.suntimes.com/whitesox/2010/02...ut_all_thi.html

QUOTE (bmags @ Feb 17, 2010 -> 06:30 PM) Who among us could tell that cute little boy he couldn't be on our baseball team?! My god, the powty lips! We'd have to buy him a puppy to make up for it. Last Spring in an effort to get his autograph, i told BRENT Lillibridge i though he had a good chance of staying on this roster. I lied.

Last Year the White Sox hit 184 homeruns and scored 724 runs. Using CHONE projections our offense appears to have a lot less power, but a touch more versatility. With the pitching staff and the Tigers step backwards, we're in really good shape. Especially, because I think a couple of these guys will outperform their projections. With a Damon deal and assuming a 12-man bench. Our projected 2010 Offense with Nix on Bench 161 Homeruns. Runs Scored: 758 Our projected offense with Kotsay on Bench 155 Homeruns Runs Scored: 745 I don't find the power projections that reasonable, but i think we have a fair shot of scoring some runs.

Damon is fun as hell to have in the clubhouse too. He's going to be a great quotes guy now that Dotel is gone.

I'm thinking about running some Sox projections with Damon in the lineup. I think i'll use CHONE this time, becasue James is a bit too optimistic.

I'm gonna say it. I think we're going to get him, and i couldn't be happier. It was worth all this rotating DH s***, all my pontificating and all the b****ing, if we wind up with Damon. Come spring training, i might just give KW a hug.

Anyone else wanna post the Twitter? I hear the 4th times the charm.

Getting closer... #WhiteSox 1-yr offer to Damon includes heavy deferrals. Present-day value in $4.5M range. Keep hearing Damon does not want #Tigers. 6 minutes ago from txt http://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Feb 17, 2010 -> 04:54 PM) SI_JonHeyman regarding rumors mrs. damon prefers chicago to detroit, johnny just texted: "But its up to me. She's going wherever I go, right now, i want her in the kitchen making me a sandwich.'' FIXED? Ah, sexism. Seriously, though Damon should look into being a touch more diplomatic.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Feb 17, 2010 -> 02:06 PM) It would probably be good bye to the 12th pitcher, unless the Sox make a trade, which is extremely possible. I'd float Kotsay for a lefty, and see who bites. Renyel Pinto is out of options for the Marlins, and they might be looking to replace Ross Gload.

If Jerry's involved i'm pushing that 45% to 50%. I'm liking our chances. B)

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 17, 2010 -> 10:21 AM) This is the guy who signs the checks. To me this is ideal because it cuts out the middle man, and most likely puts an endgame in sight for this mess. Agreed, and Jerry has a much better baseball mind then a basketball one. If this is true and we've tag teamed Damon with Reinsdorf, Hawk, and A.J i think the Sox are far from casual players in this. If anything Damon is making dramatic steps away from the Tigers and towards Chicago.

QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Feb 17, 2010 -> 12:18 AM) I don't think the golf thing has much to do with anything. AJ and Damon have known each other for a long time I believe they went to the same HS and Hawk has said numerous times he saw both play in HS. Yeah, but A.J. is a huge cheerleader for the franchise, and if Hawk was playing with him too? How many people golf with the courtihg teams' broadcaster? Especially, a broadcaster with a long history for the team in question

I kind of liked LOST this week. It was a marked improvement.

I'm going to be eaten alive for this: Swish. He's one of my favorite ball players, i love his personality, i love his approach to the game, i thought he was railroaded out of town by Ozzie, we got nothing back for him. and one year does not a bad player make.

QUOTE (Real @ Feb 16, 2010 -> 11:20 PM) There's a Jim Thome Dr. in Bartonville IL (i live about 15 minutes from there), he's from the Peoria area, though most people here are flubs fans I hear that street is aging and can't play the field. Can you confirm?