White Sox Make Offer To Bobby Abreu
by PaulieK14 on Feb 3, 2009 10:08 AM CST
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Bobby Abreu was offered a one-year deal worth $8 million from the White Sox, the Daily News has learned. Abreu made $16 million as the Bombers' starting right fielder last season. He anticipated being able to sign a three-year deal as a free agent this offseason but has mostly received only one-year offers.
[Note by The Cheat, 02/03/09 1:00 PM CST]:Redirected to original source, and promoted to the front page.
[Update by The Cheat, 02/03/09 2:51 PM CST]: Scott Gregor uses a little common sense, and a "White Sox source," to deny the rumor. Meanwhile, Jerry Crasnik seems to have more detail.
And Kenny Williams is still blaming bloggers for the economic meltdown, world hunger and global warming.Negotiations between the Chicago White Sox and free-agent outfielder Bobby Abreu stalled early this week after the team floated the possibility of a one-year, $8 million contract, said a baseball source.
The source disputed a New York Daily News report that said the White Sox had made Abreu an $8 million offer but confirmed that the team has been in contact with Abreu's agent, Peter Greenberg, in an effort to gauge the outfielder's asking price.
"He is a great player and can help any club," said Williams via e-mail to MLB.com, not confirming or denying the Abreu offer, staying consistent with his offseason policy. "But I just have stopped responding to every blogger's post."
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He signs with the Sox.........
Dye is gone.
by NLaloosh on Feb 3, 2009 10:37 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
are you saying 'if'
or is the score prematurely reporting this as fact?
by hugh on Feb 3, 2009 10:47 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Buster Olney has picked it up too
Just heard it on ESPN, but here is the rumor link
"God knows I gave my best in baseball at all times and no man on earth can truthfully judge me otherwise."
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 3, 2009 12:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Shoeless lives!
We ARE getting the band back together!
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 3, 2009 12:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
we're on a mission from god!
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Feb 3, 2009 1:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Only if I get my old salary back
:D
"God knows I gave my best in baseball at all times and no man on earth can truthfully judge me otherwise."
by Shoeless In SC on Feb 3, 2009 4:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
According to fangraphs, he'd make a good DH
You are right. But larry is actually a prick too.
- HSA 01/07/09
by rhythm on Feb 3, 2009 11:21 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
According to your boss,
you might make a good employee one day.
:)
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 3, 2009 11:29 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He said that, really?!?
Oh Joy! He likes me! He really likes me!
You are right. But larry is actually a prick too.
- HSA 01/07/09
by rhythm on Feb 3, 2009 11:38 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Where you been? Still working and paying taxes?
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 3, 2009 11:58 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and I couldn't sleep last night because I was worried about who our DH would be!
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Feb 3, 2009 1:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You too?!?
We truly are kindred spirits.
/pukes
You are right. But larry is actually a prick too.
- HSA 01/07/09
by rhythm on Feb 4, 2009 4:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that's a fuck you to hoodie.
courtesy of the cheat.
by larry on Feb 3, 2009 1:03 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
Screw England and their global warming!
by jc2313 on Feb 3, 2009 1:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
They got polar bears roaming the streets or so I hear.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 3, 2009 1:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yep
You can tell which I saw first
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Feb 3, 2009 1:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
always the guy who posts something for the fourth time who gets credit.
by larry on Feb 3, 2009 1:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I had to go to through an NFL referee course to hone that skill
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Feb 3, 2009 1:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Biggest A-Holes on SSS (amended):
1. The Cheat.
2. larry
3. Me.
Cheat = Idi Amin – poweful enough to order a kill and have it carried out, yet quite likeable and charming, especially when drinking.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 3, 2009 2:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"likeable and charming when drinking yet powerful enough to order a kill"
sounds like my wife! shivers
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 3, 2009 2:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
at least hoodie got a greenie....
and props for posting IN THE RIGHT EFFIN PLACE UNLIKE THE ONE THAT GOT PROMOTED.
ah. that felt good.
"A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores. "
Klinger
by Chiburb on Feb 3, 2009 1:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Protectionism, thy name is Chicago.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 3, 2009 1:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Rec'd,
since I was going to post the same thing. Hoodie broke the story, Chris.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 3, 2009 1:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Get Abreu but lose JD? No!
Thome, okay. Paulie, YES. But JD? No way, come on.
by IceColdFalstaff on Feb 3, 2009 1:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We're missing half of this rumor
There’s no way this happens without someone leaving. That’s what I want to hear. Who is going out, and where?
by TCBullfrog on Feb 3, 2009 1:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
we're also missing when this offer was made.
if i assume that a guy who writes for the new york daily news knows proper grammar (haha), this offer was probably made two months ago and is off the table.
by larry on Feb 3, 2009 1:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This was my assumption as well
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Feb 3, 2009 1:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
maybe JD will move to CF!
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Feb 3, 2009 1:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You gave WTGTD a woody.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 3, 2009 1:31 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
easy there...
I don’t know why you think that would excite me. You must be thinking of kenwo…
So, if I am reading the two options correctly . . .
we can either a) keep dye or b) trade dye . . . is that you Phil Rogers?
by jc2313 on Dec 11, 2008 4:53 PM CST up reply recommended Unrec 1
by Where Triples Go to Die on Feb 4, 2009 7:51 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought you were JD's #1 Fan?
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 4, 2009 9:41 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I am a huge fan of JD in rf,1b, or dh...
So, if I am reading the two options correctly . . .
we can either a) keep dye or b) trade dye . . . is that you Phil Rogers?
by jc2313 on Dec 11, 2008 4:53 PM CST up reply recommended Unrec 1
by Where Triples Go to Die on Feb 5, 2009 8:11 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I've heard hes accepted the deal...
anyone hear anything yet?
larry has that system down to a science. Especially with the way the economy is….big wigs like larry coming in dressed in their mink coats and 24k gold cigarrete holders with pockets lined with coke make for a large draw during shift changes.
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 9, 2008 4:24 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
by Jbasic89 on Feb 3, 2009 1:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, Sox fans: Team source dismisses Abreu rumor
Daily Herald White Sox reporter Scot Gregor says this deal can’t happen unless the Sox can trade Dye first, and last week Sox General Manager Kenny Williams said a deal is “highly unlikely.”
When asked about a possible deal for Abreu, a White Sox source dismissed the rumor.
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=269179
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Feb 3, 2009 1:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
a White Sox source dismissed the rumor
What did Gregor expect the source to say?
"A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores. "
Klinger
by Chiburb on Feb 3, 2009 2:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"The Machine" got that right
Bruce Levine of ESPN-AM 1000 in Chicago, though, is reporting that the signing is not imminent and his sources report that this deal will most likely not happen.
http://www.rotowire.com/roto_to_gnews.htm?ID=275976&sport=mlb
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Feb 3, 2009 2:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
HEY WTGTD,
IS SHAKING IN HIS BOOTS!
So, if I am reading the two options correctly . . .
we can either a) keep dye or b) trade dye . . . is that you Phil Rogers?
by jc2313 on Dec 11, 2008 4:53 PM CST up reply recommended Unrec 1
by Where Triples Go to Die on Feb 4, 2009 7:53 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That denial is a lot of dancing around
It quotes a reporter, not Kenny (except from last week).
by IceColdFalstaff on Feb 3, 2009 2:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
it will never die
Maybe Konerko goes. To Anaheim, specifically. The Angels have long held unrequited love for the Sox first baseman, and with Mark Teixeira gone, the Angels need a bat like Konerko used to have. And maybe this finally solves the Sox’ unrequited love for Chone Figgins.
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Feb 3, 2009 2:37 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
so maybe the angels should just go buy a player who actually has a bat like konerko used to have.
by larry on Feb 3, 2009 2:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't they do that with Teixeira? oh wait
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 3, 2009 2:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yup. konerko was texeira.
for about a week and a half in 2006.
by larry on Feb 3, 2009 2:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And the 2005 playoffs, Son of JRE.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 3, 2009 3:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh those were magical times
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 3, 2009 3:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It semms like just last weekend...
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 3, 2009 3:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't stop believin' WU....we shall ride again.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 3, 2009 3:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
kenny down to 0 cents
In a Q&A with reporters before SoxFest, Williams was asked for his thoughts on Manny Ramirez and all of the other free agents still looking for work with spring training closing in.
“You’re asking if we’re going to sign Manny?” Williams said with a slight look of bewilderment. “Nah, we don’t allow dreadlocks here… And we don’t have any money.”
http://blogs.dailyherald.com/node/1356
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Feb 3, 2009 2:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think it is all about bartering now
The US Dollar isn’t going to be worth diddly anyways after all the stimulus money gets distributed.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 3, 2009 2:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
are the presses printing 24/7?
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Feb 3, 2009 2:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
haha!
http://riveraveblues.com/2009/02/the-abreu-market-7608/#comment-273904
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Feb 3, 2009 2:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"This is the business we've chosen."
Hysterical. Those NY fans are almost as funny as the Mariners’.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 3, 2009 2:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice!
I wonder why Javy and Count folded in the big apple???? (Well, Javy would fold in Des Moines…but that’s besides the point.)
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 3, 2009 2:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The eighth-best left-handed hitting shortstop in major league history (Bats Left, Throws Right)
Ozzie Guillen
Guillen’s high-profile turn as White Sox manager is beginning to overshadow his long career as their shortstop. Guillen the manager and Guillen the player share interesting similarities: both are quite singular in style, aggressive and talented but flawed.
Guillen the ballplayer was a very good defender. As a hitter he was able to consistently deliver a league-norm-or-so batting average, but that was it: he had no power, and was completely incapable of drawing walks. He stole bases for a few years, but was getting thrown out so ridiculously much that he finally stopped running.
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Feb 3, 2009 2:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Flawed? Flawed?
Let he is without flaw cast the first – er – I got nuthin’.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 3, 2009 2:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Q! would but he likes Ozzie.
Calls him a funny Mexican.
I was in the shit too!
by thecip on Feb 3, 2009 2:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
One thing I'd say about Ozzie The Hitter...
He was one of the best bad ball hitters I ever saw. Don’t know if any of them fancy statisticle numbers you kids use bear it out, but he’d swing at a ball in the other batters box and DANG if it didn’t find a hole. Nothin’ down the middle though.
"A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores. "
Klinger
by Chiburb on Feb 3, 2009 2:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
He would always swing at the first pitch too, if I remember correctly. Vlad is the best bad pitch hitter I have ever seen.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 3, 2009 2:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
agree on Vlad.
And the best 2-strike hitter (Sox) was Ventura. At least to these old eyes.
"A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores. "
Klinger
by Chiburb on Feb 3, 2009 2:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Abreu-ChiSox talks stalled
Crasnick says there have been talks to gauge interest this week, but it all hinges on KW ability to trade Dye.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3881911&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines
by DirtySox on Feb 3, 2009 2:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i'm curious.
why would a team trade for dye when they could just sign abreu for cheaper? basically the same player except for handedness. i guess if you really care about how you get production, difference between where you get production from: OBP or SLG.
by larry on Feb 3, 2009 2:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
maybe they can package him with Jenks?
trade him to the Cubs for Aramis?
"A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores. "
Klinger
by Chiburb on Feb 3, 2009 2:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No idea?
Maybe the 2005 WS MVP carries more weight than the 2005 HR Derby title??
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 3, 2009 2:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i couldn't figure out a match for trading dye at the start of this offseason.
and the environment has only gotten worse. why pay 50% more + player(s) for the same thing?
by larry on Feb 3, 2009 2:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure either...unless you got him at a discount (sox pick up some salary)
but even then?
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 3, 2009 2:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
right. then why are you signing abreu and trading dye.
by larry on Feb 3, 2009 2:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
??
Maybe you want Homer Bailey?
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 3, 2009 3:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's what Kenny found out
I know…it all makes no sense. Just like Blago on Letterman tonight…makes no sense!
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 3, 2009 3:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
save a couple mil and some prospects? no kidding.
i can’t imagine there’s a significant difference between evaluations of the two either.
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Feb 3, 2009 2:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
maybe years
dye would be 1 more year, abreu 2-3?
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Feb 3, 2009 2:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know that Bobby is going to get 2-3? Maybe 2...
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 3, 2009 2:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
A's could take final shot at Orlando Cabrera
http://www.fannation.com/si_blogs/hot_stove/posts/46942-as-could-take-final-shot-at-orlando-cabrera
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Feb 3, 2009 2:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
damn bloggers!
All of this analysis is hypothetical, even factoring in Williams’ response concerning the matter Tuesday afternoon.
“He is a great player and can help any club,” said Williams via e-mail to MLB.com, not confirming or denying the Abreu offer, staying consistent with his offseason policy. “But I just have stopped responding to every blogger’s post.”
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Feb 3, 2009 2:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
it can't be us
we don’t actually post anymore.
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Feb 3, 2009 2:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the new york daily news is not a blogger!!
for shame, kenny williams! FOR SHAME! they are a respected newspaper – nay, institution – of this country.
by larry on Feb 3, 2009 2:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Everyone in KW's world
that pisses him off comes back as a GD Blogger.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 3, 2009 2:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
too funny, please read.
12/12/07- We'll miss you Andy Gonzalez
by The Deacon on Feb 3, 2009 2:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
if
Carlos Quentin
Aaron Poreda
Clayton Richard or Brandon Allen
To Seattle for
Brandon Morrow
Wladamir Balentein
if the above trade happened, i’d become a cubs fan.
i mean it this time.
by hugh on Feb 3, 2009 2:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i missed jarrod washburn's name
the trade is still too comical to be true.
by hugh on Feb 3, 2009 2:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
how could you
hes the centerpiece of that beauty.
12/12/07- We'll miss you Andy Gonzalez
by The Deacon on Feb 3, 2009 3:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Quentin
for Ichiro, Morrow, and Balentein would be intriguing,
yet still blasphemous
larry has that system down to a science. Especially with the way the economy is….big wigs like larry coming in dressed in their mink coats and 24k gold cigarrete holders with pockets lined with coke make for a large draw during shift changes.
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 9, 2008 4:24 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
by Jbasic89 on Feb 3, 2009 3:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Head asplode
White Sox: Trying to roll a hard six.
by vince_ on Feb 3, 2009 3:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i believe this was posted last week
takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm
by furby2056 on Feb 3, 2009 3:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i dont live on this site
forgive me
12/12/07- We'll miss you Andy Gonzalez
by The Deacon on Feb 3, 2009 3:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
forgiven
silly furbs
takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm
by furby2056 on Feb 3, 2009 3:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
all is good!
12/12/07- We'll miss you Andy Gonzalez
by The Deacon on Feb 3, 2009 3:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Then join us.
But don’t confuse us, Yogi Berra. Don’t need no deja vu all over again.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 3, 2009 4:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
its tough
im busy as hell at work every day. we’re on an economic upswing, if you’d believe that.
12/12/07- We'll miss you Andy Gonzalez
by The Deacon on Feb 3, 2009 4:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
strange
Today I thought it would be great if Chicago traded Dye and signed Manny.
I don’t understand why a team would take Dye and allow Chicago to sign Abreu. They are pretty similar.
by shaftr on Feb 3, 2009 2:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
yes and yes
takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm
by furby2056 on Feb 3, 2009 3:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think that a blogger is the opposite of a grinder
larry has that system down to a science. Especially with the way the economy is….big wigs like larry coming in dressed in their mink coats and 24k gold cigarrete holders with pockets lined with coke make for a large draw during shift changes.
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 9, 2008 4:24 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
by Jbasic89 on Feb 3, 2009 3:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
bp top 11 sox prospects
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8459
takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm
by furby2056 on Feb 3, 2009 3:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
ummm where have you been?
"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
by SuddenSam on May 22, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."
by Tdogg on Feb 3, 2009 3:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
hanging out with Deacon
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 3, 2009 3:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
forgiven
silly furbs
"Thats terrible." - President Obama at the Commander-In-Chief Ball, to a soldier in Afghanistan from Chicago after Mr. President asked him if he was a Cubs fan or a Sox fan and the grunt said Cub fan. Out of the seven Chicagoland sodiers, 4 said Cubs, 3 said Sox.
by e-gus on Feb 3, 2009 3:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
thank you
someone needed to slap him around!
12/12/07- We'll miss you Andy Gonzalez
by The Deacon on Feb 3, 2009 4:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Jones.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 3, 2009 5:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Great, we got Pete and Re-Pete.
Lets play some cards, Max.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 3, 2009 4:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i posted it for that very reason lare
woot woot
takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm
by furby2056 on Feb 3, 2009 4:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
then you should have posted that the sox acquired carlos quentin.
12/12/07- We'll miss you Andy Gonzalez
by The Deacon on Feb 3, 2009 4:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Or posted that the Twins failed to win the world series
thus causing the collapse of the economy.
White Sox: Trying to roll a hard six.
by vince_ on Feb 3, 2009 4:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
White Sox acquire OF Quentin from Diamondbacks
Hopefully this guy can give us something from LF this year. Promising stats in the minors but has been injury riddled the past two seasons.
Too bad Ozzie is fucking tied to Owens.
by madvillian on Feb 3, 2009 4:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
YOU BASTARD!!!!!!!!!!!! Page down further in the article and you get this:
The White Sox also designated left-hander Heath Phillips for assignment. The 26-year-old Phillips was 1-1 with a 3.68 ERA in six relief appearances for Chicago this season. He went 13-7 with a 4.30 ERA and 108 strikeouts in 28 starts for Triple-A Charlotte, throwing 173 2-3 innings.
(Phil Rogers begins grand mal seizure.)
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 3, 2009 5:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
WTF are we going to do with Beckham?
Seriously…is he just hanging around so we can trade him before the All-Star break?
by slydernelson on Feb 3, 2009 7:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
is the seriously serious?
this is sarcasm right?
I think Bull Durham was overrated.
by U-God on Feb 3, 2009 7:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
I’m as big of a Dye fan as anyone, but Bob is a perfect fit for us, especially at these terms.
by Crede's Crew on Feb 3, 2009 5:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Your New Yawk is showing, CC.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 3, 2009 8:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Abreu has killed us.
Career vs. Sox:
PA – 120 .379 .467 .738 1.205
But he wasn’t very good in US Cellular:
PA – 76 .381 .487 .746 1.233
"I am not going out like SSH. "
by WTGTD, 12/3/08
by ballyb on Feb 3, 2009 5:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Maybe discussed at length, I haven't been around much.
Owens is out of options.
It’s now or never.
Surely he would be in great demand.
"I am not going out like SSH. "
by WTGTD, 12/3/08
by ballyb on Feb 3, 2009 6:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Fabricated!
A source very close to the situation tells NBC Chicago’s Paula Faris the White Sox and Free Agent Outfielder Bobby Abreu are not engaged in negotiations and in fact, the entire story was fabricated.
http://www.nbcchicago.com/sports/baseball/Source-Abreu-ChiSox-story-fabricated.html
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Feb 3, 2009 7:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
A Network TV sports anchor with sources???
What year is this, 1984?
FifthFeather.com
by El Duque's Raft on Feb 3, 2009 7:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That was my second thought
After “Who is Paula Faris?” Not a passive-aggressive jab, I’ve just never heard of her.
Seriously, when my paper’s website went down for 36 hours, my coworkers received calls from other media outlets frustrated that our site was down because they couldn’t do their jobs.
That said, it could be fabricated. But it would sure be nice of a news outlet to say, you know, who was fabricating it. If it’s Abreu’s agent, then it’s business as usual.
EVERYBODY PICK US FOR 3RD OR 4TH SO I DINK WE DOIN POOTY GOO
Sox Machine
by Sox Machine on Feb 3, 2009 8:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
before Hampton
Lawrence Holmes had a try-out on his own at the Score, she sat in with him once or twice and it was terrible. Thats when I had my “who is Paula Faris?” moment.
"Thats terrible." - President Obama at the Commander-In-Chief Ball, to a soldier in Afghanistan from Chicago after Mr. President asked him if he was a Cubs fan or a Sox fan and the grunt said Cub fan. Out of the seven Chicagoland sodiers, 4 said Cubs, 3 said Sox.
by e-gus on Feb 3, 2009 9:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
radio isn't her gig
if you can’t see her face, there isn’t much use for her
FifthFeather.com
by El Duque's Raft on Feb 3, 2009 9:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Bob Costas has left HBO and joined the new MLB Network.
http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/story/11335258/
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Feb 3, 2009 7:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That is great news - really.
I like Costas, and the dunderheads on MLBN are less than riveting.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 3, 2009 8:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
have you seen this?
http://deadspin.com/5145573/the-onion-sports-network-debuts
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Feb 3, 2009 8:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Costas will host original programming on the channel and play-by-play commentate for a “select group” of regular season games for MLB Network but won’t be ditching NBC. Costas will debut his own hour-long talk show, “MLB Network Studio 42 With Bob Costas” this Thursday, where he’ll sit down with Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre.
http://deadspin.com/5145473/bob-costas-joins-mlb-network-but-costas-now-is-gone-forever
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Feb 3, 2009 8:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
he would probably do it for free
that guy slurps baseball
"Thats terrible." - President Obama at the Commander-In-Chief Ball, to a soldier in Afghanistan from Chicago after Mr. President asked him if he was a Cubs fan or a Sox fan and the grunt said Cub fan. Out of the seven Chicagoland sodiers, 4 said Cubs, 3 said Sox.
by e-gus on Feb 3, 2009 9:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Who doesn't?
We do THIS for free.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 4, 2009 7:19 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You guys do this for free.
cheat pays me for ratings boosts…
So, if I am reading the two options correctly . . .
we can either a) keep dye or b) trade dye . . . is that you Phil Rogers?
by jc2313 on Dec 11, 2008 4:53 PM CST up reply recommended Unrec 1
by Where Triples Go to Die on Feb 4, 2009 8:30 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I actually pay 20 grand a year
Vinny Del Negro interviewed for the job today. I mean come on! Nobody else thinks this is nuts?
by Juiceboxjerry on Jun 6, 2008 4:21 PM CDT actions actions 0 recs
by Ozzie Montana on Feb 4, 2009 11:01 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Cheat exploits brown people, too, I see, not just the English.
As “mostly Caucasian” (I’ve got the eggplant in me) I get a free pass. Brits obviously don’t count.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 4, 2009 11:05 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I payed for the advance copy of the Getz interview
It’s like the 9th Harry Potter book.
Vinny Del Negro interviewed for the job today. I mean come on! Nobody else thinks this is nuts?
by Juiceboxjerry on Jun 6, 2008 4:21 PM CDT actions actions 0 recs
by Ozzie Montana on Feb 4, 2009 11:07 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
rec'ing your fanpost here you OPOS
by onlysoxfaninboston on Feb 4, 2009 11:35 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks. Oh, and
DEFEND! How’s it coming?
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 4, 2009 11:52 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
it came yo
call me dr osfib you opos ;)
by onlysoxfaninboston on Feb 4, 2009 12:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now get a job!
Congrats, Doc. You and Dr. bhoov (who since disclosing his title has been strangely silent) elevate all of us.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 4, 2009 12:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
thanks!!
and that will be the last time you call me doc, i have an aversion to using titles…parents attended, they had like no idea or interest in my studies (not in a negative way of course), but the experience was gravy for them so that was nice. will be doing post-doc work here for awhile and then keeping options open for the fall. berkeley is an option and will give the job talk there next month to network. woohoo overall…
by onlysoxfaninboston on Feb 4, 2009 12:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
(Exhales deeply.)
Go crazy, OSFIB, go crazy!!!!!!!!!!
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 4, 2009 12:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
could we call you it as a nick-name
like how roy halladay goes by it?
congrats by the way
I think Bull Durham was overrated.
by U-God on Feb 4, 2009 12:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
noted
I think Bull Durham was overrated.
by U-God on Feb 4, 2009 12:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
aren't the nicknames people hate the ones that stick?
I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.
by thatshortkid on Feb 4, 2009 3:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
THT Fantasy Focus: Player profile: Josh Fields
http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/fantasy/article/player-profile-josh-fields/
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Feb 3, 2009 7:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
anyone watching the Carribean World Series?
its kind of like watching minor league ball but it’ll do.
"Thats terrible." - President Obama at the Commander-In-Chief Ball, to a soldier in Afghanistan from Chicago after Mr. President asked him if he was a Cubs fan or a Sox fan and the grunt said Cub fan. Out of the seven Chicagoland sodiers, 4 said Cubs, 3 said Sox.
by e-gus on Feb 3, 2009 9:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, have been checking in
w/ no late night NBA or any good college hoops on, it’s either that, or “A Double Shot at Love” on MTV…
by Crede's Crew on Feb 3, 2009 10:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
OK, so I may have been watching that
SPOILER ALERT:
How the hell does a guy choose between two twins? Do you go personality, or do you go for the twin w/ the seemingly larger boobies?…
by Crede's Crew on Feb 3, 2009 10:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you can have both of those retards
you just have to play them against each other.
"Thats terrible." - President Obama at the Commander-In-Chief Ball, to a soldier in Afghanistan from Chicago after Mr. President asked him if he was a Cubs fan or a Sox fan and the grunt said Cub fan. Out of the seven Chicagoland sodiers, 4 said Cubs, 3 said Sox.
by e-gus on Feb 3, 2009 10:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You choose the one without a gag reflex
"No one is sure what Colon has left in his 5-foot-11-inch, 250-plus-pound body." - Chicago Tribune 1/15/09
by tailgater on Feb 3, 2009 10:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the strike zone isnt as big today as it was in yesterdays nightcap
both SPs for Mexico and Puerto Rico had 11 Ks!
that kid Motts or whoever had the no hitter when they pulled him was all over the place, too. Oakland farmhand.
I’ve been impressed with Sandoval, the 3b(DH today) for Mexico, he has a nice approach at the plate, solid on two charging barehanded plays yesterday, not a power hitting by any stretch of the imagination though. Angels system.
"Thats terrible." - President Obama at the Commander-In-Chief Ball, to a soldier in Afghanistan from Chicago after Mr. President asked him if he was a Cubs fan or a Sox fan and the grunt said Cub fan. Out of the seven Chicagoland sodiers, 4 said Cubs, 3 said Sox.
by e-gus on Feb 3, 2009 10:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Venezuela's #5 hitter shortened up to bunt with 2 strikes with a runner on first
2 nights ago and was called out on strike #3. Announcer said he’d never seen nything like it.
Latino baseball – Ozzie-style!
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 4, 2009 7:21 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
huge strike zones…
Abreu would be nice to have for 8 mil. however, then Dye would have to go..
by fsubball34 on Feb 3, 2009 10:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
is this a joke?
or the dreaded leadoff walk?
"Thats terrible." - President Obama at the Commander-In-Chief Ball, to a soldier in Afghanistan from Chicago after Mr. President asked him if he was a Cubs fan or a Sox fan and the grunt said Cub fan. Out of the seven Chicagoland sodiers, 4 said Cubs, 3 said Sox.
by e-gus on Feb 3, 2009 11:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of MLBN...
Is it me, or does it seem like Barry Larkin never passes up the opportunity to talk about himself?
"No one is sure what Colon has left in his 5-foot-11-inch, 250-plus-pound body." - Chicago Tribune 1/15/09
by tailgater on Feb 3, 2009 10:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
go blue baby
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Feb 3, 2009 10:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
2 outta 3 ain't bad
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Feb 4, 2009 5:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
van dyck's take
The Sox have talked to Abreu’s agent, Peter Greenberg, and probably have made an informal proposal that they would be willing to pay $8 million if he doesn’t sign elsewhere before spring training comes.
Greenberg did not return a phone call and e-mail seeking comment.
Sox general manager Ken Williams’ response by e-mail was, “I can’t keep up with these bloggers’ pace,” although he also said Abreu is “a great player and can help any club.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/chi-04-white-sox-chicagofeb04,0,6060716.story
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Feb 3, 2009 11:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
funny that kw complaints about a story sniffed out by the msm and talks about a blogger
guy has a good pr rep, that’s for sure.
by madvillian on Feb 3, 2009 11:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
SPRING TRAINING QUESTION
will I able to watch any of these games live via the interslice?
ta
number one when it mattered!
by hoodlight on Feb 4, 2009 9:57 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Bloggers / Agents / Same thing
I think KW owes us an apology. I’ll be waiting to hear from him….
Today Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times confirmed that no official offer was made to Abreu, and heard from a Sox source who called the rumor “BS” and suggested Abreu’s agent Peter Greenberg “is trying to drum up interest for his player.”
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 4, 2009 10:50 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
huh. so that's what a farm system is supposed to look like.
by larry on Feb 4, 2009 12:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Shapiro-lover.
Enjoy your new spring training digs, Chief Wahoo.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 4, 2009 12:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, maybe
But I don’t get all the love for the Indians being “favorites” for the division as many have said.
Take a good look at their lineup and rotation. In terms of 2009, I’m not sold at all and think it’ll come down to us and Minnesota once again.
by Crede's Crew on Feb 4, 2009 1:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Compared to the analysis of the Sox
I don’t see much difference besides LaPorta, whom they got from the Brewers – which seems to happen when you can trade a CC in the middle of the year.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 4, 2009 1:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Who cares from depth? Do we have impact players or not?
We do, thanks to our 2008 draft. We might not have the trading chips (read: depth) KW likes to have on the farm but we’re a damn sight better than we were a year ago.
Now that pitching you were talking about…yeesh.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 4, 2009 1:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, rather like comparing our system to Cleveland's.
Donut v. hole. We had amongst the worst farm system in 2007 and have moved up fairly significantly. Part of the price of the title last year was the trades that led to some of our roster contributors last year.
Rome wasn’t built in a day. Now go put on your headdress. IIRC you loved the Tribe (no, not the proper Tribe) last year, too. They have won one division title in the Shapiro years (not even a pennant). KW stacks up pretty well in his track record when compared to Marky Mark.
(Waits for the flame.)
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 4, 2009 1:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you sure seem to be an argumentative mood.
keep fighting the shadows.
by larry on Feb 4, 2009 1:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well of course I am.
Look at the S&P, DIS numbers, Orlando weather (below 30 tonight), and this thread. 2/14 can’t get here fast enough.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 4, 2009 2:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
it's sad when 2/14 means pitchers and catchers reporting
and not spending some quality time with the wife. :(
by larry on Feb 4, 2009 2:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I can multi-task. A threesome in my family is the Sox on in the background
as I get my oil changed.
IIRC you are pretty fair at multi-tasking yourself.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 4, 2009 2:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
F*ck...I thought V-tines day was March 16th?!
Looks like it’s Denny’s again this year….Sommmab*tch.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 4, 2009 2:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i hope you got your free grand slam yesterday.
by larry on Feb 4, 2009 2:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Funny...two of my sisters did.
One is unemployed and the other is still in school (soon to be unemployed)
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 4, 2009 2:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i drove past one at lunch time
the line was out the door!
no fucking way am i waiting an hour to eat at a Denny’s, i dont care if they’re paying me.
"Thats terrible." - President Obama at the Commander-In-Chief Ball, to a soldier in Afghanistan from Chicago after Mr. President asked him if he was a Cubs fan or a Sox fan and the grunt said Cub fan. Out of the seven Chicagoland sodiers, 4 said Cubs, 3 said Sox.
by e-gus on Feb 4, 2009 3:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
communist!
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 4, 2009 3:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You'll like this, gus.
http://www.minyanville.com/articles/index/a/20971
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 4, 2009 3:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You confuse it with The Ides of march.
Rookie mistake.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 4, 2009 2:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Et tu Brute?
Or the shitty band?
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 4, 2009 2:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting confluence of references -
NAMBLA and a band that sang “Vehicle” (“I’m the friendly stranger in the black sedan, won’t you hop inside my car?”).
You iz sick, BSS.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 4, 2009 2:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Keepin' it real WU
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 4, 2009 2:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And if GD Josh Fields is the "key" of JO/Getz/JF hydra
I believe we’re effed.
Boy, do I I need some Tang.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 4, 2009 2:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
pootytang?
"Thats terrible." - President Obama at the Commander-In-Chief Ball, to a soldier in Afghanistan from Chicago after Mr. President asked him if he was a Cubs fan or a Sox fan and the grunt said Cub fan. Out of the seven Chicagoland sodiers, 4 said Cubs, 3 said Sox.
by e-gus on Feb 4, 2009 3:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
let's just keep in mind that, while poreda is very nice
after that you have clayton “please, please be a 5th starter”, dexter “i just finished rookie ball!” carter, and jeff “i inspire a great deal of confidence” marquez as your top pitching prospects [or feel free to fill in your favorite pitching prospects with numerous questions]. it takes time to rebuild a farm system and the sox have done an admirable job in terms of position players. but the pitching is still utter horseshit. even with poreda, it’s probably the worst in baseball.
by larry on Feb 4, 2009 1:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
would you advocate using a the majority of the early picks on pitching?
just wondering
I think Bull Durham was overrated.
by U-God on Feb 4, 2009 1:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
they did that in 2007. good idea, execution was good, results have been less than impressive thus far.
last year they addressed position players. good idea, execution was good, results so far look good.
drafting for need in the first round is usually a bad idea – take the best player. but after round one compensation picks you get fungible players at a given slot. it wouldn’t hurt to focus more on pitching as opposed to position players.
i would note, that the white sox have some potential at the lower levels (carter for one). but poreda is the only legit prospect.
by larry on Feb 4, 2009 1:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Four words - "Cooper and the Cubans"
Cooper is a magician and we got the Cuban pipeline. Only hope we got…and Dye returning a prospect or two in July if need be.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 4, 2009 1:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Surely you jest (re: Dye)
We’re in it to win it again
by Crede's Crew on Feb 4, 2009 1:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
(if need be)
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 4, 2009 1:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
OF and Pitching
We are banking on Danks in CF at some point and Poreda. If they faulter, we be in big trouble.
Our infield depth is okay.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 4, 2009 1:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Why Dye?!
WTF is this widespread all-of-a-sudden foregone conclusion that JD MUST go? The Trib guy presumes it, the yappin’ douches at the Score are repeating it, I just bumped into some guy who was all for it, like out of nowhere. What, exactly, the fuck? Do not get.
by IceColdFalstaff on Feb 4, 2009 2:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
How can you not get it??
JD can be traded to just about anybody (limited no-trade). Thome and Konerko have no-trades and must waive them to get traded. Abreu is a corner OF’er or DH. We already have Q! at one corner OF spot…so that leaves JD. JD is probably the most marketable (or at least he was) player we have to trade of the three.
It makes the most sense…
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 4, 2009 2:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How is JD marketable...
…when Abreu, Dunn, and Manny are still out there?
White Sox: Trying to roll a hard six.
by vince_ on Feb 4, 2009 2:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think you know.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 4, 2009 2:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
of the three he is the MOST marketable
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 4, 2009 2:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
winning smile, clean reputation,
kids love him.
by larry on Feb 4, 2009 2:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Secretary of Health and Human Services Jermaine Dye
Sox sign Abreu.
Problem solved.
White Sox: Trying to roll a hard six.
by vince_ on Feb 4, 2009 2:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
somebody check JD's taxes STAT
I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.
by thatshortkid on Feb 4, 2009 3:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You have the reciprocal confused.
Kids love HIM – not that he loves kids. He loves dogs. Like Hitler.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 4, 2009 2:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
wasn't hitler a momma's boy?
by onlysoxfaninboston on Feb 4, 2009 2:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No one called him that to his face.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 4, 2009 2:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
his grandmother called him that once.
once.
"Thats terrible." - President Obama at the Commander-In-Chief Ball, to a soldier in Afghanistan from Chicago after Mr. President asked him if he was a Cubs fan or a Sox fan and the grunt said Cub fan. Out of the seven Chicagoland sodiers, 4 said Cubs, 3 said Sox.
by e-gus on Feb 4, 2009 3:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
First time I have heard JD compared to Hitler
Nice points indeed.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 4, 2009 2:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If you'd seen the commercial on MLBN for whatever kids program MLB sponsors
you’d see the striking similarities.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 4, 2009 2:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I see and won't argue
I hear that you create and market Hitler coloring books for the kids…so I won’t argue that.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 4, 2009 2:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Si - quien es mas marketable?
Hey dey.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 4, 2009 2:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Huh?
Did you say you have the farts in spanish? You should take some Beano, big guy.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 4, 2009 2:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"Who is more marketable? JD"
Blancos, man.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 4, 2009 2:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
take manny out
and I’m guessing it’s because he’s a right hander
number one when it mattered!
by hoodlight on Feb 4, 2009 2:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Probably the fact that he only has one year on his contract
assuming Bobby gets maybe 2. (stress the maybe, larry)
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 4, 2009 2:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If I were Abreu at this stage I'd try for the biggest one-year deal
and play the economic waiting game. The economy won’t be worse this time next year. I’d take that chance.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 4, 2009 2:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
it might be a lot worse
what do you know?
number one when it mattered!
by hoodlight on Feb 4, 2009 2:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing, like anyone else.
But I’d take the chance rather than locking in low for 2 years.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 4, 2009 2:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
it's a joint Catholic, Scots, Jewish, French, German, U2 inspired plot
number one when it mattered!
by hoodlight on Feb 4, 2009 2:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you forgot the blacks.
jews run it. n****** run around in it.
by larry on Feb 4, 2009 2:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh. My. God. Flagged.
Were you watching Lisa Lampinelli last night or something?
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 4, 2009 2:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you're not a fan of ras kass, heltah skeltah and canibus?
by larry on Feb 4, 2009 2:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AHSL12g0Ao
by larry on Feb 4, 2009 3:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
All I know from "Soul on Ice" is Eldridge Cleaver.
I’ll check out the video when I get home, homes.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 4, 2009 3:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Noted.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 4, 2009 3:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So
Hitler, a jew, JD and Bono are sitting in a bar….
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 4, 2009 2:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and don't forget the pedophile...
by onlysoxfaninboston on Feb 4, 2009 2:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
he said bono
I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.
by thatshortkid on Feb 4, 2009 3:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
just because he's irish doesn't mean he's a pedophile
by onlysoxfaninboston on Feb 4, 2009 3:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
it's his love of giving underage rusty trombones
that makes him a pedophile.
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Feb 4, 2009 3:33 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
i know we're fucked.
polar bears eating banking executives? end of days.
by larry on Feb 4, 2009 2:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
he's black and KW is a racist.
do the math.
by larry on Feb 4, 2009 2:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Free-Agent Fix #1, Chicago White Sox: Given the grim PECOTA forecasts of Bartolo Colon (77 1/3 innings and a park-neutral Equivalent ERA of 4.90), Clayton Richard (137 2/3 innings, 5.86 EqERA), and mid-season cavalryman Jose Contreras (5.13 EqERA), the Sox really need a League-Average Innings Muncher (LAIM) to help them field a credible rotation behind their big three. Enter Braden Looper, whose 374 innings and 4.52 ERA over the last two years are as LAIM as the remaining market offers. The most ground ball-oriented of the remaining starters (1.61 GB/FB last year), Looper’s a good fit for the South Siders’ homer haven of a home, and well capable of bettering his PECOTA forecast (4.98 EqERA).—Jay Jaffe
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8466
by larry on Feb 4, 2009 2:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Looper is our Messiah? He will lead us to the promise land?
Blessed is he who, in the name of
charity and good will, shepherds
the weak through the valley of
darkness. For he is truly his
brother’s keeper and the finder
of lost children.
-Ezekial 25:17
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 4, 2009 3:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If the fat man isn't healthy to throw
every five days, I wouldn’t necessarily be opposed to signing him.
by dantesox on Feb 4, 2009 3:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
But that shit ain't the truth. The truth is, you're the weak, and I'm the tyranny of evil men. But I'm tryin', Ringo. I'm trying real hard to be the shepherd.
I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.
by thatshortkid on Feb 4, 2009 3:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Have you ever given a foot massage?
Ain’t no f*ckin’ ballpark neither. Now look, maybe your method of massage differs from mine, but, you know, touchin’ his wife’s feet, and stickin’ your tongue in her Holiest of Holies, ain’t the same f*ckin’ ballpark, it ain’t the same league, it ain’t even the same f*ckin’ sport. Look, foot massages don’t mean sh*t.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 4, 2009 3:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I've given a 1,000 ladies, 1,000 foot massages
and everyone of them meant something.
by VictorB on Feb 4, 2009 4:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you mean even BP is hatin' on [Starter Candidate 5] ?
what is the world coming to.
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Feb 4, 2009 3:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
people seem pretty uptight today. i'm guessing the fact that obama has failed to make the economy grow by waving his magic wand is pretty disconcerting for those who voted for him.
i suggest reading this. it should make you happier.
http://lifestyle.msn.com/your-look/everyday-style/staticslideshowglamour.aspx?cp-documentid=17174585>1=32002&vv=650
by larry on Feb 4, 2009 3:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
yea i voted for him because of the magic wand
it wasn’t universal healthcare, restoring the middle class, smarter foreign policy or any of that. it was the magic wand.
MAGIC WAND MOFOS
by madvillian on Feb 4, 2009 10:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, nearly inciting a trade war with the EU and Canada and calling the US dictatorial on Al Arabiya is smarter foreign policy
Why so serious?
by reardenmettle on Feb 4, 2009 11:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
For those of you old enough to remember, Eddie Schwartz is dead
http://www.suntimes.com/news/obituaries/1412577,eddie-schwartz-chicago-radio-dies-020409.article
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 4, 2009 3:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
and tonights installment
it’s not as bad as it looks
number one when it mattered!
by hoodlight on Feb 4, 2009 5:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
what are the pub closing times now?
i know it used to be 11 and then got extended recently.
I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.
by thatshortkid on Feb 4, 2009 5:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
it's at the owners discretion now
so you can stay open as long as you like, which where I live was how it always used to be; just legal now.
number one when it mattered!
by hoodlight on Feb 4, 2009 6:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hoodie, I love Northern England, I've told you that....
but if I could open up a weed-whacking company ANYWHERE in England I’d be a fucking millionaire…
just an observation after living there for over a year and seeing that picture reminded me……Hoytsstash career change in the midst?
"wow, yeah. cubs ST should be awesome. have a great time."
-by Larry on Jan. 9, 2009 3:09 PM PST
by Hoytsstash on Feb 4, 2009 6:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
weed whacking?
anytime you like sunshine
by hoodlight on Feb 4, 2009 6:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, like landscaping
this is a weed-whacker
I think Bull Durham was overrated.
by U-God on Feb 4, 2009 6:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
There was an article in FT yesterday bemoaning the shape of the roadways
throughout England – admittedly “the dirtiest country in Europe” with overgrown grass. Quite the eyesore.
hodie, when do you put up a picture of a rehab facility as your next “pub crawl”?
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 4, 2009 6:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
we are a dirty people uncle WU
fucking filthy, violent with bad teeth and venereal diseases, and it’s not a pub it’s a WMC
anytime you like sunshine
by hoodlight on Feb 4, 2009 6:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I was quoting an article published in an English newspaper.
Don’t shoot me, I’m only the piano player.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 4, 2009 6:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I love the profile for the football team
have a good laugh here and pay particular attention to Danny Chadwick who plays in right midfield, he must run under their legs.
anytime you like sunshine
by hoodlight on Feb 4, 2009 6:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
is experience another word you guys spell differently?
I think Bull Durham was overrated.
by U-God on Feb 4, 2009 6:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
take a wild guess
anytime you like sunshine
by hoodlight on Feb 4, 2009 6:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
what's with all the coors bullshit?
and limeys like to get on about “proper” pints and shit.
I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.
by thatshortkid on Feb 4, 2009 6:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Coors put a lot of money into the development of that website
they have to be given a credit, although I bet none of the handsome men in that football team would ever drink it.
anytime you like sunshine
by hoodlight on Feb 4, 2009 6:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
take the money and run
I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.
by thatshortkid on Feb 4, 2009 7:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
viciedo
Viciedo burst into the international scene at the 2005 World Junior Championships in Mexico, gaining MVP honors at 15. The next year he became the youngest All-Star ever in Cuba’s top league, the Serie Nacional. He compiled a lifetime average of .287 in four seasons, with 36 home runs, 162 RBI and a .456 slugging percentage in 327 games for Villa Clara.
While Viciedo has shown prodigious power and ability, he also developed some sloppy work habits. Listed at 6 feet tall, he acknowledges his weight rose to 260 pounds before his current 240.
Some think the frequent comparisons with legendary Cuban third baseman Omar Linares are far-fetched.
“(Viciedo) was not one of the top six or seven third basemen on the island,” says Cuban baseball expert Peter Bjarkman, who has seen Viciedo play more than 25 times. “He simply never developed after his (second) season.”
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/al/whitesox/2009-02-03-viciedo_N.htm
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Feb 4, 2009 8:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Peter Bjarkman:
FUCK YOU.
"I am not going out like SSH. "
by WTGTD, 12/3/08
by ballyb on Feb 4, 2009 8:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Name another person
whose sir name starts with 2 consonants, the 2nd being a “j”, that knows one fucking thing about the game of baseball, let alone who might be the best 3rd baseman on the isle of Cuba.
"I am not going out like SSH. "
by WTGTD, 12/3/08
by ballyb on Feb 4, 2009 8:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.
by thatshortkid on Feb 4, 2009 10:36 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
You are at the top of your game lately, TSK.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Feb 5, 2009 8:18 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yaz
http://www.boston.com/sports/schools/baseball/articles/2009/02/04/the_yaz_family_craft/
pics http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/gallery/02_04_09_yaz_grandson/
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Feb 4, 2009 8:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Why Rickey Henderson is in the Hall of Fame
http://www.baseball-reference.com/sotd/archives/1069
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Feb 4, 2009 8:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The Sex Cannon Era in Chicago Appears To Be Over
http://www.mouthpiecesports.com/media/18449 (video)
http://deadspin.com/5146334/the-sex-cannon-era-in-chicago-appears-to-be-over
video didn’t play right away on my end, needed a couple minutes to “load”
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Feb 4, 2009 8:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Dave van Dyck : More than a rumor: White Sox could sign Bobby Abreu
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/chi-04-white-sox-chicagofeb04,0,6060716.story
"I am not going out like SSH. "
by WTGTD, 12/3/08
by ballyb on Feb 4, 2009 9:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
so would you say he has more than a feeling?
I think Bull Durham was overrated.
by U-God on Feb 4, 2009 9:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I may be dreaming?
Vinny Del Negro interviewed for the job today. I mean come on! Nobody else thinks this is nuts?
by Juiceboxjerry on Jun 6, 2008 4:21 PM CDT actions actions 0 recs
by Ozzie Montana on Feb 4, 2009 9:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
when you see marianne walk away?
I think Bull Durham was overrated.
by U-God on Feb 4, 2009 10:06 PM CST up