ThunderBolt

QUOTE (ptatc @ Dec 11, 2008 -> 09:57 PM) I don't necessarily agree with everything he says but at least he makes a judgement after seeing the player as opposed to some posters judging players only through numbers without seeing them in person. You do realize that it’s irrational to make judgments on players based on seeing him once, right? It’s equally irrational to discount the value of what the player has done throughout the year. How can you say stats are meaningless?

QUOTE (beck72 @ Dec 11, 2008 -> 09:32 PM) Not sure if this was posted. Sounds like what's holding up a deal is the Reds will give better prospects if the sox add cash with Dye. If I were the sox, i'd add cash so we get the better player in addition to Bailey. http://www.daytondailynews.com/s/content/o...1108spreds.html Great find, i'm keeping the faith on this deal for now. Also, for those who were wondering it looks like we have the 24th draft pick for next year.

QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Dec 11, 2008 -> 08:46 PM) Bernstein knows a s***load about sports, but ok I was really suprised to hear an informed discussion on Gordon Beckham a couple days ago. Bernsteing clearly knows more then your average radio bear.

QUOTE (joeynach @ Dec 11, 2008 -> 07:10 PM) I see your point, we definatly do not have the rotation, as of now, to compete for the pennant We've done this dance: Buehrle, Floyd, Danks, Bailey/Marquez/CR/AP,FA signing, CR/AP is still in the top two in the division.

Also, Mike Cameron>Melky Cabrera. The money should go one way and it isn't to New York.

I can understand being hesitant with Vitters. That kid's going to be a really good hitter, but to hang up a deal based on Derosa, Marshall, and Marquis? I don’t understand it.

Playoffs are a crap-shoot it’s getting there that matters. Besides I’d take on the Rays starters any day with a healthy Q

QUOTE (Markbilliards @ Dec 11, 2008 -> 06:46 PM) http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CH...200804220.shtml Yes I remember feeling down about that. I had to listen to that on YES. Have you ever listened to Michael Kay call a play he considers exciting? It's excruciating. "Jeter, ranges to the left, he scoops, he hops, he throws, whoaaaaaaaaaaaaaa What a playyyyyyy by the Yankee Captain!!!!!"

QUOTE (Markbilliards @ Dec 11, 2008 -> 06:33 PM) Don't forget, Abreu also still has some speed in him too. Plus homers always come easier on the Southside. Remember I think, it was the game before the Crede walk-off single off of Joba, when Abreu absolutely crushed that Grand Slam, and our spirits? What does that have to do with this subject? Nothing, just nostalgia

Fortunately, the Red Sox, Rays and Yankees are competing against each other. We have the Royals, Twins, Indians and Tigers. We have the best front 3 in our division, and we have enough options at 4 and 5 to make us competitive.

QUOTE (TheBigHurtShallRiseAgain @ Dec 11, 2008 -> 05:02 PM) Konerko to LAA for Figgins Anderson + Nix to FLA for Uggla You do realize that both these trades are ludicrous, correct? Well, it is call your crazy... Guess i can call you crazy.

QUOTE (chunk23 @ Dec 11, 2008 -> 03:18 PM) I keep hearing this and I just can't believe it. Gabe Gross is insanely popular with the TB fans. If he can be the 25th man what's the harm in holding onto him. No place for him after the Matt Joyce deal

QUOTE (Kenny Hates Prospects @ Dec 11, 2008 -> 03:03 PM) I don't know how you can say Jackson is so overrated and then talk about Kemp who is probably the most overrated player on this entire board Still, Kemp has produced solid numbers at the big league level while Jackson's K/BB rate continues to be atrocious.

QUOTE (G&T @ Dec 11, 2008 -> 02:54 PM) and we're left with CRAP (no slash). If i was any good at making these kinds of things I'd definitley get to work on a CR/AP avatar.

QUOTE (BamaDoc @ Dec 11, 2008 -> 02:49 PM) If Angels lose out on Texiera.... Jenks + Konerko + Brian Anderson for Figgins + Wilits + Weaver Why don't we just give them Danks and Floyd too, why'll we're at it?

Jesse Rogers just vehemently shot down the Abreu rumors on the Score. Guesses Dye won’t go.

QUOTE (striker62704 @ Dec 11, 2008 -> 02:23 PM) I not sure why everyone hates Owens. I'm sure he can bat better than Swisher did last year .219/.332. Could be becasue he sucks and management has an irrational love for him.

QUOTE (Brian @ Dec 11, 2008 -> 01:53 PM) You can't be serious? I probably should have finished that thought or put a smiley on it. I want the Bears to win, just want Brees to have a decent game. I'm not that kind of fan.

QUOTE (wsgdf_2 @ Dec 11, 2008 -> 02:10 PM) The obvious question would be "why would a team trade for Dye when they could keep their prospects and sign Abreu?" Dye is a righty. Abreu is lefty. Different needs for different teams.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Dec 11, 2008 -> 01:31 PM) I think Lilli is a better defender at SS than Alexei. He's playing for a manager who put Griffey in Center for the last two months of the season.

Major conflict of interest tonight. I've got Brees and Robbie Gould going. I love my Bears, but i need this fantasy win.

Missle at SS. Lillibridge at 2B.

QUOTE (Sox It To Em @ Dec 11, 2008 -> 12:54 PM) Peavy deal dead. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/ Uh-oh, spaghettios. Wow, did Hendry seriously kill a Peavy deal over Mark Derosa?

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 11, 2008 -> 12:53 PM) It's looking more and more like Jerry Owens will be your starting CF and leadoff man next year. I think it depends on what Lillibridge shows during spring training. IF Ozzie thinks that's he a solid option at 2b then BA'll be your CF.

He was a product of an over-hyped Double AA team with the Dodgers. This was back when people realized that Logan White was really good at his job. Jackson and a SS named Joel Guzman were placed alongside the likes of Martin and Kemp, but have never developed into the players they were supposed to be.