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QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 18, 2011 -> 09:08 AM) Teams will sign guys to minor league contracts for six figures sometimes. Josh Fields is getting over half a mil from Rockies for his minor league contract. Third base insurance policy.

If the only voters for Baseball GM of the year were the GM's themselves, Kenny would win in a landslide. They love him.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jun 17, 2011 -> 12:25 PM) Adam Dunn in the outfield is a laughable thought. You just know he's going to cost us a game or two at first or in the outfield. KW, what's so difficult about realizing we've been shut out 10 times and the lineup needs more punch? If Oz won't go along, fire him. Juan is the odd man out so Viciedo should be up and fast. If Rios ever got his head out of his ass, it'd be a decent offensive outfield of Dayan, Rios and CQ, thought I'd rather see it be Dayan, Lilly/Rios splitting time, and CQ. I saw Dunn play several games in outfield for Wash. Brutal.

QUOTE (T R U @ Jun 18, 2011 -> 02:01 AM) How good would this team be? 1. Lillibridge LF 2. Ramirez SS 3. Quentin RF 4. Konerko 1B 5. Young CF 6. Allen DH 7. Pierzynski C 8. Beckham 2B 9. Morel 3B 1. Buehrle 2. Danks 3. Floyd 4. Hudson 5. Gio CL Santos Sweeney would be in outfield.

If Tank were a part of any other organization, he would be in the majors now. I think there is a better chance of Kenny calling up Whisler than Tank.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jun 15, 2011 -> 09:29 PM) KW has truly sodomized this organization with his horrific and short-sighted moves the last 3+ years. Right On. But, I never see any evidence that he brought on the carpet. This is the Age of Accountibility, except for our GM.

Swisher now leading off for Yanks with Jeter on DL. Marquez part of the bullpen still.

I wish I could be a fly on the wall when Kenny negotiates a bad trade like this. Hudson for Jackson is bad enough. How was he convinced to throw in Holmberg, too? Given the big difference in salary between the two principles, I would think that we should be getting one of their prospects.

...And, why would he want to sign with Sox?

D-backs so far. Haven't seen reports from anyone else.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 15, 2011 -> 12:09 PM) It's ludicrous to lump those 3 together. Weren't they all #1 draft picks? All pitchers. Maybe McCullough was a #2? Doesn't seem ludicrous at all.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 15, 2011 -> 07:01 AM) Is that really unusual? Rockies have signed 13 draft picks as of 6/14.

Poreda, Broadway, McCullough. That's quite a Hat Trick. Wonder if the same Scouting personnel pulled the trigger on all three??

QUOTE (SouthsideDon48 @ Mar 23, 2011 -> 04:48 PM) Sweet, I believe McCullough was the last "bad" 1st round draft pick that was still in the White Sox minor league system. Let's start anew with Beckham, Mitchell, and Sale. FYI, K McCullough still in Cinci system, now at AA.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 15, 2011 -> 11:40 AM) I know a few weeks ago, people were saying that the Marlins wouldn't be an option for Ozzie since they were doing so well. Since then, they've imploded and look to be on their way to a disappointing season. Just something to keep an eye on for the next few months. Marlins get their long awaited new ball park next year. Would not surprise me if they got a big name manager for PR if nothing else.

QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Jun 15, 2011 -> 08:47 AM) Not sure if this was posted but.. Edwin Jackson vs Daniel Hudson, Friday. I would hope J4L has scout seats for this one. Maybe the DBacks will bring up Brandon Allen for the series. He's having a decent year at AAA Reno. 60 games, .299 BA, 9 HR, 39 RBI.

I think we should play Peavy in LF.

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Jun 13, 2011 -> 10:11 PM) I went to a game and he was in the bullpen. He was not used to ignoring fans. I screamed "HEY AARON!!! HEY AARON!!" He turned around "Yeah?". I was completely shocked he acknowledged me. I panicked and blurted out "Uh....we are friends on facebook!". He gave me a thumbs up. I am such an idiot. You're not an idiot, just a baseball fan.

Padres designated Aaron Poreda for assignment today.

QUOTE (kapzk @ Jun 1, 2011 -> 01:10 AM) why does majority of you guys wanna rush up Viciedo? He is only 22 years old, well ya I know Pierre hasnt been impressive nor has Dunn but like what KW and Ozzie have been saying you need to give as much ABs as possible not just platoon him with Dunn vs Lefties and only play like 3 days a week. We already have witness somewhat of what rushing a player can result in (eg: Gordon Beckham). Heck even the Jays haven't called up Lawrie even with the horrendous production they have got from the 3B spot. Let Viciedo mature as a hitter first, cuz if we want him to reach up to the elite potential level that he is capable of then we gotta wait till he polishes and improve his skills. We signed for $10mm for 4 yrs. 1.5 yrs left. If he can hit, bring him up. The arbitration/ FA clock is already running.

QUOTE (Jenksy Cat @ May 31, 2011 -> 03:20 PM) So you believe Dunn will hit .190 for the remainder of the contract? No.

Josh Fields was picked up on waivers by Brewers last week.. His stats at Colo Springs were .383/.458/.677/1.135.

Every guy in the lineup got a hit.

PK closing in on 2000 hit mark.

See what happens when Dunn is out of there.