Rowand44 Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Oct 7, 2006 -> 04:25 PM) Can the Sox afford that left side of the infield, though? Ya, that's a fair point. But I mean if you get Arod you have to move him to short, he's the most valuable position player in baseball when he's at short imo. Do you remember how much money the Sox have tied up already for next year, isn't it around 90? Anyways, one of the starters is gone for sure, I'm sure we all agree with that, and I think the Yankees would eat a bit of his salary. It could get tricky but he'd have to play short if we traded for him imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Oct 7, 2006 -> 05:25 PM) Can the Sox afford that left side of the infield, though? Psssh. Put him in left field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 I might try and get creative and keep all three of Crede/Uribe/A-Rod. How? Hate to do it, but see if the Angels are interested in a big bat -- Thome or Konerko. You could have ARod play everyday, but let him rotate between SS/3B/1B/DH. Or is asking a star player to do that too much of a 'difficult' thing? This is assuming, of course, that Crede wouldn't be part of the deal to get ARod. If the deal was Crede for ARod + cash straight up, I think you have to do it, seeing that ARod is still a much better hitter, along with Crede's back concerns (plus the fact is, Joe will never be an elite hitter. Even this year, his OPS+ was only 108, mainly stemming from a below average .323 OBP.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Oct 7, 2006 -> 04:32 PM) Sox were also very semi close to getting A-Rod before Texas, so there is a little history there. And with that contract, your not really going to have to deal with Boras. Once that deal is done, so is A-Rod. And we actually have money this time around. If Arod indeed goes on the trading block, I expect us to be serious players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg The Bull Luzinski Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Just to fuel speculation, the rags in New York already have ARod being shipped here or Anaheim. Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg The Bull Luzinski Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 I just lost a little respect for Detroit when the started playing "Whoomp there it is!" when the score rose to 6-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Nahhh, any taunting is OK at the expense of the YankMe's. I'm loving this game. Screw New York. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirScott Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 QUOTE(Greg The Bull Luzinski @ Oct 7, 2006 -> 04:55 PM) I just lost a little respect for Detroit when the started playing "Whoomp there it is!" when the score rose to 6-0. haven't they been doing the wave a lot there in Detroit? I'm suddenly rooting for the A's, and in a big way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 QUOTE(Greg The Bull Luzinski @ Oct 7, 2006 -> 02:55 PM) I just lost a little respect for Detroit when the started playing "Whoomp there it is!" when the score rose to 6-0. If I had any respect for Tiger fans I would agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaus kinski Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 A's or Detroit-I'm all A's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Looking at the espn "expert" predictions, not one of them picked the Tigers to win this series. Good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg The Bull Luzinski Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 QUOTE(klaus kinski @ Oct 7, 2006 -> 05:45 PM) A's or Detroit-I'm all A's I concur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Oct 7, 2006 -> 05:48 PM) Looking at the espn "expert" predictions, not one of them picked the Tigers to win this series. Good stuff. How many of us did? The way Detroit backed into the playoffs, who wouldn't have picked NY. Congrats to Detroit. they deserve it. They are clicking on all cylinders. And a big FU to the Yanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Hmmm, kind of early for the "Leyland Lift", I think. I mean, enjoy it and all, but you have 8 games left to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 QUOTE(Brian @ Oct 7, 2006 -> 06:26 PM) How many of us did? *raises hand* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loltrain Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 QUOTE(The Ginger Kid @ Oct 7, 2006 -> 04:40 PM) If I had any respect for Tiger fans I would agree. *plays Journey and participates in TNA Wrestling events* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 (edited) QUOTE(loltrain @ Oct 7, 2006 -> 09:21 PM) *plays Journey and participates in TNA Wrestling events* Don't start. Congrats on the win, but no need to start arguments right now. You know sox fans in general are going to be pissed off about things with the way our season went, so don't expect to see a lot of praise for anything right now from the majority of sox fans, minus Frank Thomas. Edited October 8, 2006 by Rowand44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Here is the little piece of reality that our sox fans should look at when deciding to root for the tigers. You are rooting for a team that will make more and more money the further they go. How much of a windfall did our team have by winning the world series, how much did our payroll go up. That money can be reinvested in the club making them tougher to deal with. For that reason I hope they get swept out with Oakland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinkingShip06 Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Hmmm, kind of early for the "Leyland Lift", I think. I mean, enjoy it and all, but you have 8 games left to win. i agree 100% with your statement. they're acting like they just won the world series. it's great to celebrate. but they did it the wrong way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 ESPN has now jumped fully on the Tigers bandwagon. I might have to rethink my prediction of the Tigers winning the world series now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUKE_CLEVELAND Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 QUOTE(Greg The Bull Luzinski @ Oct 7, 2006 -> 04:55 PM) I just lost a little respect for Detroit when the started playing "Whoomp there it is!" when the score rose to 6-0. No. I gained a TON of respect for Detroit when they did that. Anything to rub it in their faces just a little more. Hell, Id even sanction them using "NA NA NA NA HEYYYYY HEYYYYYYYY GOOOD BYE!!" to send them on their way to the golf course in Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Oct 7, 2006 -> 10:20 PM) Holy s***, just saw the high lights on ESPN. If I sound like a bitter Sox fan, so be it, but act like you have been there before, at least a little. Showering the fans with bubbly? Your going to the ALCS, win 8 more first. How many of them have been there before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 QUOTE(loltrain @ Oct 7, 2006 -> 07:21 PM) *plays Journey and participates in TNA Wrestling events* you made my case so much better than I could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Oct 8, 2006 -> 01:43 AM) How many of them have been there before? Rogers, IRod, Guillen, Polanco, Jones, Neifi, and Magglio have all been to the playoffs. It's not many, but it wasn't the World Series or even LCS either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirScott Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 I did not see the Tigers' starters coming through like they have. I thought Verlander would falter and I expect him to in his next start. I've been thinking Rogers would crumble since July, but that hasn't happened either. and how hasn't Todd Jones been scorched in every save opportunity? I'm growing increasingly bitter. I need to get out of here and back to my apartment so I can watch the 2005 World Series and Sox Pride DVDs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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