White Sox Finally "Publicly" Acknowledge Trade Intentions
In a series of tweets, Buster Olney announced what we've all been waiting to hear; the White Sox are in fire sale mode.
Heard this from multiple executives: The White Sox have made it clear they are open for business, and ready to trade off parts from what has been a very disappointing team. The perception of other teams is that Paul Konerko is available right now, and as we know, Chicago GM Ken Williams is a deal-maker,someone who will move quickly -- as he did with the Contreras and Thome deals last fall.
The last time we heard the phrase "open for business" in regards to the Sox was prior to the '06 winter meetings that netted Gavin Floyd, which was followed a few weeks later by the surprise Danks-for-McCarthy trade. Hopefully, the Sox can get that type of return this summer. They haven't exactly come out on the winning end of many trades since that winter.
Complicating matters are players with 10/5 rights. Pierzynski will earn his next week, and Buehrle next month (Buehrle also has a $1M contract escalator, plus a vesting 5th year should he be traded). Paul Konerko is already a 10/5 guy, who has the right to refuse a trade, but doesn't seem like the type who would actually invoke that right.
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Wow didn't know Tyler Flowers was ready yet
He should be suspended. That is a flat-out, absolute disgrace to the umpiring profession, what this guy has been doing. West doesn’t care. -Hawk
Because he’s a f—-ing a—hole, that’s what he is. - Ozzie
pass
He should be suspended. That is a flat-out, absolute disgrace to the umpiring profession, what this guy has been doing. West doesn’t care. -Hawk
Because he’s a f—-ing a—hole, that’s what he is. - Ozzie
Seemed better than Ramon too
but I know, SSS
Best game I ever attended was the 163rd game of 2008.
by NorthSidePaulie on Jun 7, 2010 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions
shouldnt be too hard
Watching this team is like jerking off 10 minutes after you just jerked off - billyok
The pitching woes are OBVIOUSLY AJ's fault
Ship him!
"Anywhere white people are poor, I'm afraid to go" Lawrence Holmes 670 the Score
AJ hitting woes and mediocre defense are obliviously AJ's fault
by joewho112 on Jun 7, 2010 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yup.
Thanks alot for these ridiculous ticket prices, 2005.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Jun 7, 2010 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
aren't you a cubs fan?
He should be suspended. That is a flat-out, absolute disgrace to the umpiring profession, what this guy has been doing. West doesn’t care. -Hawk
Because he’s a f—-ing a—hole, that’s what he is. - Ozzie
AJ is loved by most fans, not just Sox fans.
Clearly you didn’t see the poll.
"wordy and overly verbose."
by larry on Jul 3, 2009 3:43 PM CDT
by Black Sox Baseball on Jun 7, 2010 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
So what if he is?
poor, innocent cheat eating his dippin' dots when tragedy strikes.
by homesickalien on Jun 7, 2010 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Misery loves company
Fuck Tradition! - phastphil
by Grinder in Training on Jun 7, 2010 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
As a fan of AJ
Who knows he doesn’t actually bring much value to the field anymore, I’d rather he get to play somewhere else and win. There’s no reason to keep him around, our season is over.
Fuck Tradition! - phastphil
by Grinder in Training on Jun 7, 2010 12:57 PM CDT reply actions
Poor PR.
He’s probably debating what 7 syllable or less phrase can express his frustration.
Thanks alot for these ridiculous ticket prices, 2005.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Jun 7, 2010 1:04 PM CDT reply actions
she's a she
"A brief but trenchant analysis of Scott Podsednik
He’s dogshit."
by NYRoyal on Jan 8, 2010 8:56 AM PST
Man, there are alot more women on this blog than I would expect.
I’ll try to keep a mental list for future pronoun usage.
Thanks alot for these ridiculous ticket prices, 2005.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Jun 7, 2010 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I know, what is the count at now, 5?
In my life I have seen only like 3 (not counting female filled SSS meet ups)
Lupe, release the balloons!
we counting CSQ? or furby?
Watching this team is like jerking off 10 minutes after you just jerked off - billyok
Btw,
Your signature hurts me U-God. : ( We got what we paid for…
Thanks alot for these ridiculous ticket prices, 2005.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Jun 7, 2010 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions
this me. i'm a woman
GO BLACKHAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG WTH just happened somebody needs more than one day off.
by pierzynskirules on Jun 8, 2010 9:17 AM CDT up reply actions
As we are already going to be subjected to 4 more months of misery regardless...
…if Kenny makes some moves or sits on his hands, I’m in favor of doing whatever it takes to make the team better now or in the future. This season blows worse than ’07, which was a particularly blow-tacular season.
If it involves shipping fan favorites, I tip my hat to them, thank them for 2005 and bid them farewell. That is, as long as we get something decent for them.
"I've indicated that I don't approve of the Arizona law. I think it's the wrong approach." – Pres. Obama on the AZ law allowing law enforcement officials to question suspected illegal immigrants about their immigration status
But what
counts as a ‘decent’ return for any of them? AJ isn’t going to have much value, given that he can’t produce at the plate. Paulie….I don’t know…what are we all expecting in returns here? Salary dump? Actual prospects? What counts as a win with gutting this team?
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by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Jun 7, 2010 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I honestly don't know, which is why I ask
Charles Barkley & Terry Boers are the two smartest men in the history of human civilization.
by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Jun 7, 2010 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Having money to pay better players
and maybe getting some halfway decent bodies for the minor league system. Not sure how good the latter though either.
Best game I ever attended was the 163rd game of 2008.
by NorthSidePaulie on Jun 7, 2010 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions
looks like that vegas bet will be lost....
damn.
This is not early panic, it’s continued disgust with a situation we didn’t like to begin with. - Grinder in Training
Teahen
I saw on twitter today Teahen looking for a boat to rent for sailing on this beautiful Chicago afternoon, to which I suggested that Kenny should help him and out and ship his ass out of here… too bad there won’t be any takers
Lupe, release the balloons!
and I am actually still trying to support the guy
But going to that 10-1 fiasco on Friday left me really pissed off (not Mark’s fault, but my anger is blind). Usually the patio party takes care of any pains, but even that didn’t do anything, it was shit
Lupe, release the balloons!
Buster has too much to say to be constrained (more)
by 140 character limits.
His name is Rios and he dances on the sand
I need my Tim Kurkjian through text.
His voice kills me.
"wordy and overly verbose."
by larry on Jul 3, 2009 3:43 PM CDT
by Black Sox Baseball on Jun 7, 2010 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions
bark. woof. ruff.
Oh Teahan, you’re so funny.
Thanks alot for these ridiculous ticket prices, 2005.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Jun 7, 2010 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
the auto tag feature is a bit hit and miss
does anyone know a bit about it? I’ve just published my world cup preview and it’s auto tagged Slovakia, Cameroon and Serbia and ignored Spain, Germany etc. makes it look half cocked.
with players, it obviously can't pick them up
if you just use last names or nicknames, so it only picks up like a quarter of the players I mention. Dn why it can’t deal with country names though. Unless you called them Spaniards and Germans?
I'd rather have Rios steal 50 bases than hit 50 home runs. I want production.
by colintj on Jun 7, 2010 1:30 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
it has picked up some players
and I liked that bit – but ignoring Spain and Germany whilst tagging South Korea seems a bit daft – anyway I hope you like it. I’ll do some updates as the tournament progresses.
you're right, and they don't really do a whole lot
especially since this is a baseball blog…
look forward to reading it
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the baseball ones don't do a whole lot either
the player cards are pretty lame.
I'd rather have Rios steal 50 bases than hit 50 home runs. I want production.
How is the pelvis, Elvis?
when i was in 9th grade i was the only one in my entire boys choir to understood my teacher
by BoeJouma on May 11, 2010 5:46 PM EDT
What's obviously going to happen
is that the Brent Morel conference call will be rescheduled for for June 14…and that’ll be the day Omar Vizquel is shipped off elsewhere and Morel will be promoted to the majors.
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i believe you meant
“clearly going to happen”
I'd rather have Rios steal 50 bases than hit 50 home runs. I want production.
am i the only one who thinks a majority of the yes votes for aj
are people who are say the want him gone? i highly doubt he will be gone in a weeks time. when he IS shipped out though, id like to see lucy get all the starting time he can handle.
Watching this team is like jerking off 10 minutes after you just jerked off - billyok
I voted yes.
But I don’t want him to leave. I just have a feeling Kenny’s gonna get rid of him before he gets 10/5 rights.
Thanks alot for these ridiculous ticket prices, 2005.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Jun 7, 2010 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree it's too early to call up Flowers
but why not play Castro and Lucy? I was a yes vote.
Best game I ever attended was the 163rd game of 2008.
by NorthSidePaulie on Jun 7, 2010 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions
more buster
Some rival executives find these to be the most interesting White Sox, in possible trades:Thornton, who they assume is probably unobtainable; and Andruw Jones, a cheap power hitter ($500,000 base) in a year in which teams are starved for offense Some teams like Konerko but shudder at taking on $8 m still owed for this year; Peavy considered by some flat-out untradeable.
Watching this team is like jerking off 10 minutes after you just jerked off - billyok
getting someone to take Konerko's full contract for this season
would be a coup
I'd rather have Rios steal 50 bases than hit 50 home runs. I want production.
Would it be realistic to think the Sox would eat some salary in hopes of getting a decent prospect in return?
i dont see why not
they is still money somewhere to be found, given the damon bullshit
Watching this team is like jerking off 10 minutes after you just jerked off - billyok
Not anymore
attendance too low and headed downward.
Best game I ever attended was the 163rd game of 2008.
by NorthSidePaulie on Jun 7, 2010 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
he's raking it in this year, could be valuable for those in playoff hunt, or is that a super ignorant comment
about aj, if we can’t get much for him, i say keep
This is like having Marshall Faulk on your fantasy football team in 2000 and screwing up the rest of your draft to finish 7th.
by onlysoxfaninbasel on Jun 8, 2010 3:32 AM CDT up reply actions
okay
This is like having Marshall Faulk on your fantasy football team in 2000 and screwing up the rest of your draft to finish 7th.
by onlysoxfaninbasel on Jun 8, 2010 7:28 AM CDT up reply actions
Anyone but Thorny. Please don't take Thorny.
poor, innocent cheat eating his dippin' dots when tragedy strikes.
by homesickalien on Jun 7, 2010 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Someone on here mentioned Thorny's close to peak
and if we don’t think we’ll be fielding a championship caliber team for a few years it might be better to see what you can get for him rather than hope he stays viable 2-3 years from now.
“Sell high buy low”
Best game I ever attended was the 163rd game of 2008.
by NorthSidePaulie on Jun 7, 2010 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah I certainly realize the appeal of him as trade bait. I'm just so very attached.... watching him hurl tickles my nether-regions.
poor, innocent cheat eating his dippin' dots when tragedy strikes.
by homesickalien on Jun 7, 2010 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Wait, is HSA a girl too?
Thanks alot for these ridiculous ticket prices, 2005.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Jun 8, 2010 8:53 AM CDT up reply actions
I didn't mean in a sexual way (I don't get crushes on baseball players), but yes, yes I am a woman.
poor, innocent cheat eating his dippin' dots when tragedy strikes.
by homesickalien on Jun 8, 2010 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions
Good to know.
Already called two she’s he’s.
Thanks alot for these ridiculous ticket prices, 2005.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Jun 8, 2010 10:25 AM CDT up reply actions
Play it safe.
Assume everyone around here is a woman.
"I just want people to remember there's a guy in between these things."
by Teahenny Penny on Jun 8, 2010 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions
But don't expect sandwiches made at the meet-up.
"I just want people to remember there's a guy in between these things."
by Teahenny Penny on Jun 8, 2010 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Is it assumed Danks is unobtainable also?
Fuck Tradition! - phastphil
by Grinder in Training on Jun 7, 2010 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
i would hope danks and thorny are untouchable
fuck, i hope they are untalkaboutable
Watching this team is like jerking off 10 minutes after you just jerked off - billyok
I wouldn't mind moving Buerhle
"Anywhere white people are poor, I'm afraid to go" Lawrence Holmes 670 the Score
its a sad day when that thought even pops in to ones head.
Watching this team is like jerking off 10 minutes after you just jerked off - billyok
yeah I know
but Hudson has made me comfortable and a little payroll flexibility would help
"Anywhere white people are poor, I'm afraid to go" Lawrence Holmes 670 the Score
I'd hope so too
I just was asking because he’s obviously valuable, and his name wasn’t mentioned.
Fuck Tradition! - phastphil
by Grinder in Training on Jun 7, 2010 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh my the draft is today
combine that with the rumors that WE’RE HAVING A FIRE… SALE! and this is quite easily the most exciting day of the White Sox’ season, perhaps only behind opening day.
Hey guys, you remember opening day? When MB was good at pitching and the offense was adequate at hitting?
Man, those were the day
our offense hasnt been too bad of late.
25 run in the last 6 games
Watching this team is like jerking off 10 minutes after you just jerked off - billyok
Just in time for the starting pitching (except for Garcia)
totally fall apart.
Best game I ever attended was the 163rd game of 2008.
by NorthSidePaulie on Jun 7, 2010 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions
"I can't believe I" fail
Best game I ever attended was the 163rd game of 2008.
by NorthSidePaulie on Jun 7, 2010 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
It was a better time.
As is apparent from the score, Ozzie Guillen’s crew won through a shutout and performed all facets of the game with a skill level that would have made the 2005 squad proud. It was truly a near-flawless opening effort.
By the way, there was something about a nice play by Buehrle on that day. Pretty cool.
"wordy and overly verbose."
by larry on Jul 3, 2009 3:43 PM CDT
by Black Sox Baseball on Jun 7, 2010 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
OH THE BURNING, IT BURNS ME!!! EVACUATE ALL THE CHILDREN!!
WE’RE HAVING A FIRE……SALE?
Thanks alot for these ridiculous ticket prices, 2005.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Jun 8, 2010 8:55 AM CDT up reply actions
I CANT EVEN SEE WHERE THE KNOB IS
I'd rather have Rios steal 50 bases than hit 50 home runs. I want production.
Hahaha, Tobias, you blowhard.
Thanks alot for these ridiculous ticket prices, 2005.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Jun 8, 2010 8:57 AM CDT up reply actions
AAAAMMMMAAAZING GRAAAACE....
"I just want people to remember there's a guy in between these things."
by Teahenny Penny on Jun 8, 2010 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope the fire sale is followed by some sort of admission of where they went wrong
indulging the manager over the DH business – was that ‘enough rope to hang yourself’, or will the FO admit some sort of collective responsiblity?
I think if KW doesn’t fire Ozzie now, he will look weak, whether you agree with it or not.
He looked weak when he let him use Mark Kotsay instead of a real DH.
No reason to fire him now, the season’s over, it won’t make anything better. He’s a decent manager, he just should never be allowed to have such an influence on personnel decisions again.
Fuck Tradition! - phastphil
by Grinder in Training on Jun 7, 2010 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Why not Grind?
Clearly he is having a BALL with his roster.
"Anywhere white people are poor, I'm afraid to go" Lawrence Holmes 670 the Score
This line actually made me weep:
“We were so bad defensively that I had the (designated hitter) making errors,” Guillen joked.
poor, innocent cheat eating his dippin' dots when tragedy strikes.
by homesickalien on Jun 7, 2010 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Comments like this
Do not lead to a Good Day.
Fuck Tradition! - phastphil
by Grinder in Training on Jun 7, 2010 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm more frustrated with KW than Ozzie.
The main reason we usually fail is because the players under-achieve. Besides Jones / Kotsay, KW is responsible for putting the under-achieving players on the field. Guillen wanted speed and Pierre resulted. Guillen wanted defense and Teahen resulted. Hell, the Peavy deal looks pretty awful right now.
Normally the only thing directly linked to Ozzie is the DH issue. To be real, if Jones offered the power of Thome and Kotsay offered the speed that Thome lacked then the platoon would actually make sense. Unfortunately the idea was based on stats that the two players had years ago (besides Andruw’s hot start) rather than present reality. Smells a lot like KW’s Griffey.
Just how I view it.
"wordy and overly verbose."
by larry on Jul 3, 2009 3:43 PM CDT
by Black Sox Baseball on Jun 7, 2010 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I realize no one thought Peavy would dominate the AL
Like he did the NL and Petco, but I can’t imagine most people thought he would this bad.
Fuck Tradition! - phastphil
by Grinder in Training on Jun 7, 2010 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Right. No one thought the rotation would be this bad in general.
My point is it’s a stretch to blame anyone besides the players right now – but if I had to choose, I wouldn’t blame Guillen over KW.
"wordy and overly verbose."
by larry on Jul 3, 2009 3:43 PM CDT
by Black Sox Baseball on Jun 7, 2010 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
guillen has blown a lot of opportunities already
like letting omar bat with the bases loaded 2 outs in the bottom of the ninth down 2 or 3 runs the other day
Watching this team is like jerking off 10 minutes after you just jerked off - billyok
I mean, Omar is batting .333 in his last 12 games.
I don’t know what all star you wanted to bat for him, but there’s not a lot of hot bats to choose from.
And I get that this is just one example. You want to blame Ozzie – fine. I’m just not as willing.
"wordy and overly verbose."
by larry on Jul 3, 2009 3:43 PM CDT
by Black Sox Baseball on Jun 7, 2010 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed
Boss has to put his workers in a position to succeed. He knows if he puts guys like Kotsay and Vizquel on the roster, this how they are going to get used.
I get as frustrated with Ozzie as the next guy, but he’s a known factor, it’s not like it should be a surprise to see these decisions.
Fuck Tradition! - phastphil
by Grinder in Training on Jun 7, 2010 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, I'm excited to see which...
pedestrian pitching arm the Sox pick that they can safely sign without risk.
i'll be pumped if mcguire falls to them
if not, wimmers or wojciechowski work for me. how awesome will it be to see wojciechowski on the back of a jersey?
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He’s dogshit."
by NYRoyal on Jan 8, 2010 8:56 AM PST
McGuire may fall to them
but it’s unlikely the Sox go over slot to sign him.
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Only if I don't have to
read his columns while wearing the jersey…
Charles Barkley & Terry Boers are the two smartest men in the history of human civilization.
by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Jun 7, 2010 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
that accounts for 95% of my scouting
the awsomeness of the name
He should be suspended. That is a flat-out, absolute disgrace to the umpiring profession, what this guy has been doing. West doesn’t care. -Hawk
Because he’s a f—-ing a—hole, that’s what he is. - Ozzie
I think the firesale (if it happens) is still weeks away. AJ's "deadline" be damned.
My only point of reference though, is when KW was “striking early” when he got Freddy in ’04 (June 27), and Everett in ’03 (July 1).
I can’t remember anyone doing a firesale-type trade much before that…
His name is Rios and he dances on the sand
Peavy almost got traded around May 20 last year.
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You are probable right in that people
“assume” its a firesale. I’d still be shocked to see Kenny pack it in without “One” attempt to salvage the season.
"Anywhere white people are poor, I'm afraid to go" Lawrence Holmes 670 the Score
But what aspect of the team
do you focus on to try and fix with that one guy? The hitting? The defense? The rotation?
Charles Barkley & Terry Boers are the two smartest men in the history of human civilization.
by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Jun 7, 2010 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I didn't necessarily mean 1 guy - more moves in general
Promotions – demotions. As far as the answer to your question a bat. Yes this season is over with a 90+ certainy but look at the schedule again. Thru June The Sox opponents collective record (cubs added twice) is 25 games under .500. They play 2 series out of the next 7 vs teams with winning records.
The Twins? Five out of 7 vs winning teams with a collective record of .500
I mean this really “should” be moving days/weeks for the team if they actually had the “gasp” balls to play over .500 ball.
So if you want to sell everything, you are kind of faced with that. But you have to make some changes and right damn now.
"Anywhere white people are poor, I'm afraid to go" Lawrence Holmes 670 the Score
we also got destroyed by the last place indians
He should be suspended. That is a flat-out, absolute disgrace to the umpiring profession, what this guy has been doing. West doesn’t care. -Hawk
Because he’s a f—-ing a—hole, that’s what he is. - Ozzie
Is Carlos Silva truly 8-0?
did not see that one coming!
This is not early panic, it’s continued disgust with a situation we didn’t like to begin with. - Grinder in Training
One of the Signs of the Apocalypse
"This is why women aren't in charge of sports." - The retort of CNBC anchor Mark Haines to fellow anchor Erin Burnett’s comment that Jim Joyce’s ultimate handling of the infamous perfect game blown call was "beautiful."
Sorta like Freddy Garcia being our best starting pitcher
Best game I ever attended was the 163rd game of 2008.
by NorthSidePaulie on Jun 7, 2010 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions
OT
just went to the goatee after 5 years of beardedness. mixed feelings aplenty.
Watching this team is like jerking off 10 minutes after you just jerked off - billyok
makes my face look thinner
yet a bitch to maintain.
Watching this team is like jerking off 10 minutes after you just jerked off - billyok
Yay
Fire sale!!! I was at the Peavy game the other night and it was just sad…you knew the wouldn’t score a thing off Cy Talbert. It’s not allowed to hit him.
Sorry I’ve been MIA (although some of you have no doubt enjoyed the respite) I moved from DC back to Evanston recently. My house has no internet, so I’m stuck on my phone. I can only read the posts at this point. Peace and love, gentlemen/ladies.
Charles Barkley & Terry Boers are the two smartest men in the history of human civilization.
by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Jun 7, 2010 4:00 PM CDT reply actions
based on the pain ive felt in the last hour
I’m gonna guess I get admitted to the hospital. We’re gonna need a draft thread for tonight.
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by The Cheat on Jun 7, 2010 4:06 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
jesus christ the 2010 whitesox
arent that bad!?!
just kidding, hope you get through it sooner then later. out of curiosity, how did you break it?
Look I just want to pass my last Microsoft exam and sleep with white women.
by Tdogg on Mar 10, 2010 11:29 PM CST
I'm with MM on this one. Some can pull it off for a while, but eventually
they all think with their pussies.
by Chiburb on May 11, 2010 1:11 PM CDT
by Grinder Rule #42 on Jun 7, 2010 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
/mutters something about TP's mother
Watching this team is like jerking off 10 minutes after you just jerked off - billyok
You goon.
Is she the one that told you to shave?
"I just want people to remember there's a guy in between these things."
by Teahenny Penny on Jun 7, 2010 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions
no, summer weather did.
Watching this team is like jerking off 10 minutes after you just jerked off - billyok
not admitted
But doc says bouts of excruciating pain are to be expected for a week or more
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by The Cheat on Jun 7, 2010 5:38 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
What about Ozzie?
I understand this is far from a great team, but I still think it’s capable of getting back into the race in this pathetic division. Detroit’s pitching staff is a bit of a mess and their rookies are due to slump in the second half. MN has major health issues and a shallow bullpen. I believe KC has been the best team in the division over the last month since changing managers.
I’d rather see Kenny make a change at manager first to see if a change in leadership can light a fire under these guys first before selling off guys like AJ, Buehrle and PK when I can’t see them getting much back in return.
If he’s going to deal a reliever, I’d rather it be Jenks or Putz as Thornton is our only respectable lefty.
names
Orlando Hudson – DL-wrist, J.J. Hardy-wrist problems-DL likely, Thome – plantar fasciatis, Alexi Casilla-DL until late July/August. Neshek and Condrey- DL.
That’s quite a bit. And Cuddyer has been in and out of the lineup with various issues lately as well.
by Wayne Nordhagen on Jun 7, 2010 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I am not too impressed with the Twins
and if i thought the sox had a reasonable chance to catch up i would agree with you…. but i dont. the roster is too fucked. the manager is fucked and the minor league system is fucked. might as well rip it down…. not that you are going to get a whole lot for anyone.
Kenwo4life=ratings
that being said it is awfully early to pull the plug
with so many games left between the sox and twins and sox and tigers. Id wait til july 1st.
Kenwo4life=ratings
that's because you have season tickets
This is like having Marshall Faulk on your fantasy football team in 2000 and screwing up the rest of your draft to finish 7th.
by onlysoxfaninbasel on Jun 8, 2010 3:36 AM CDT up reply actions
cuddyer was out for his father in law's death
nothing is the matter with him
Watching this team is like jerking off 10 minutes after you just jerked off - billyok
well maybe he really liked his father in law
and is sinking into a depression… j/k who really likes their father in law?? haha
Kenwo4life=ratings
oops
Well, death is a health issue. JK, didn’t realize why he was out. Anyway, I still say he’s due to get hurt. In any case, he played 2B prior to his father-in-law dying which tells you a lot about their actual health issues in the middle infield. For a team that relies so much on defense for success, losing their middle infield is likely to take its toll.
KenWo, I agree with everything you say. I’m just saying that possibly changing the fucked manager could make a difference enough to get back into this thing. Can’t see trades fixing the current roster or minor leagues anytime soon.
by Wayne Nordhagen on Jun 7, 2010 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't see why you think the manager needs to hold everybody's hands to win.
You shouldn’t be allowed to bet on this team after they pull off a W because there shouldn’t be sure things in gambling – and the Sox surely lose. A strange trend like that makes me think there’s more wrong with this team than just moral. That is, unless the players get depressed after a win, of course.
"wordy and overly verbose."
by larry on Jul 3, 2009 3:43 PM CDT
by Black Sox Baseball on Jun 7, 2010 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions
more than a trend
In his seven years of managing, Ozzie has never proven that he can turn around a struggling team. In 2005, they got off to a great start but stumbled to the finish line only to be helped by Cleveland falling a little short in the end. 2008 would have gone down as one of the biggest chokes in team history had the Twins not pissed themselves against KC on the final weekend. Every other year, the Sox have slumped at some point and gone into a downward spiral from there.
But beyond that, I’ve just seen to little accountability this year from Ozzie for this team’s general sense of malaise. I’ve seen several Sox players loafing around worse than Hanley Ramirez and Guillen has done nothing. I feel like Ozzie is looking forward to taking that job in the Fox booth and doesn’t seem that interested in what’s going on with his team. Maybe if he did, he wouldn’t just let Vizquel hit with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth.
by Wayne Nordhagen on Jun 7, 2010 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
You're using 2005 as an example of finishing poorly?
Nothing says finishing poorly like an 11-1 postseason. Look, if you want to say a bad manager lets his team worry about how they finished the season instead of gearing up for the playoffs then fine, that’s a bad manager. However, the team didn’t do that and actually won the World Series that year. So does a good manager do the opposite and force his players to forget about the close ending and strive for success in the playoffs? Does Ozzie fit that category to you?
2008 would have gone down as one of the biggest chokes in team history had the Twins not pissed themselves against KC on the final weekend.
Oh, and, you know, had we not beaten them in the tiebreaker. Nothing says choking quite like winning when it matters the most.
"wordy and overly verbose."
by larry on Jul 3, 2009 3:43 PM CDT
by Black Sox Baseball on Jun 7, 2010 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
FJT.
"mark kotsay had 9 LOB tonight. they should shoot him in the face in front of his kids." by MM June 1st
by South Side Expat on Jun 7, 2010 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Find me a team that doesn't have a slump at some point during the year
“Every other year, the Sox have slumped at some point” is not evidence of Ozzie’s abilities one way or another.
that's a whole bunch of who cares.
which maybe adds up to a small something. the twins have the depth to replace such players. let me know if they start having injury issues with their primary, or even secondary, players. it’s 9 games to the twins. that’s massive.
who has been out the entire season
and who matters very little in the grand scheme of this year
"A brief but trenchant analysis of Scott Podsednik
He’s dogshit."
by NYRoyal on Jan 8, 2010 8:56 AM PST
so we thought, i'm not so sure it matters this year
This is like having Marshall Faulk on your fantasy football team in 2000 and screwing up the rest of your draft to finish 7th.
by onlysoxfaninbasel on Jun 8, 2010 3:37 AM CDT up reply actions
Great. Now that the season has been declared over we can have 10 straight months of rosterbation. Weeee!!
Who wants to be the first to propose a ludricrous trade scenario in which we give up some B-level prospects for Prince Fielder?
me... that would be pretty sweet.
hudson, morel, anyone we get for konerko… to the brew crew for fielder… and lets take weeks too.
Kenwo4life=ratings
names
Orlando Hudson – DL-wrist, J.J. Hardy-wrist problems-DL likely, Thome – plantar fasciatis, Alexi Casilla-DL until late July/August. Neshek and Condrey- DL.
That’s quite a bit. And Cuddyer has been in and out of the lineup with various issues lately as well.
shit
thome might be done before 600
He should be suspended. That is a flat-out, absolute disgrace to the umpiring profession, what this guy has been doing. West doesn’t care. -Hawk
Because he’s a f—-ing a—hole, that’s what he is. - Ozzie
We didn't have room on our roster
for that kind of production. I’d hate to see him in our lineup while stealing at-bats from Omar, Kotsay and Nix.
by Off the bus running on Jun 7, 2010 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I consider all three of them to be major issues to my health
Reporter: I was wondering if at any point in my lifetime the Cubs weren't going to be run by a guy who didn't immediately remind me of failure, confusion, or imminent death
by Hazymania on Jun 8, 2010 1:23 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Hahaha, rec'd,
Thanks alot for these ridiculous ticket prices, 2005.
by ScottyPods Ver2.0 on Jun 8, 2010 9:01 AM CDT up reply actions
didnt PF end McGuires career when he was past his prime
and look at what it did to Q
He should be suspended. That is a flat-out, absolute disgrace to the umpiring profession, what this guy has been doing. West doesn’t care. -Hawk
Because he’s a f—-ing a—hole, that’s what he is. - Ozzie
i've got the charts to show he's cooked
This is like having Marshall Faulk on your fantasy football team in 2000 and screwing up the rest of your draft to finish 7th.
by onlysoxfaninbasel on Jun 8, 2010 3:38 AM CDT up reply actions
Family member died. Bereavement.
If it’s a plague it’s a trend.
when i was in 9th grade i was the only one in my entire boys choir to understood my teacher
by BoeJouma on May 11, 2010 5:46 PM EDT
ugod
not to be a nagging prick, but could you dot something about the trade(s) youve been offered? a denial or acceptance would be appreciated!
Watching this team is like jerking off 10 minutes after you just jerked off - billyok
nag and ye shall receive
"A brief but trenchant analysis of Scott Podsednik
He’s dogshit."
by NYRoyal on Jan 8, 2010 8:56 AM PST
any way i can get either one of those guys?
Watching this team is like jerking off 10 minutes after you just jerked off - billyok
prolly no
"A brief but trenchant analysis of Scott Podsednik
He’s dogshit."
by NYRoyal on Jan 8, 2010 8:56 AM PST
hunter/holliday + pelfry?
Watching this team is like jerking off 10 minutes after you just jerked off - billyok
no
"A brief but trenchant analysis of Scott Podsednik
He’s dogshit."
by NYRoyal on Jan 8, 2010 8:56 AM PST
lee and holliday for braun.
then ill leave you alone hahaha
Watching this team is like jerking off 10 minutes after you just jerked off - billyok
maybe
"A brief but trenchant analysis of Scott Podsednik
He’s dogshit."
by NYRoyal on Jan 8, 2010 8:56 AM PST
shot you 2 different offers
Watching this team is like jerking off 10 minutes after you just jerked off - billyok
Your trade offers are horseshit.
Quit whining. Your offers suck.
when i was in 9th grade i was the only one in my entire boys choir to understood my teacher
by BoeJouma on May 11, 2010 5:46 PM EDT
fack
It's called Sex Panther by Odeon. It's illegal in nine countries... Yep, it's made with bits of real panther, so you know it's good.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
how bad are we going to fumble this...
It's called Sex Panther by Odeon. It's illegal in nine countries... Yep, it's made with bits of real panther, so you know it's good.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
Fuck, larry, we were "open for business" last year.
Let’s gut this team now and finally. Not like the federal defecit/mortgage mess. Clean break is good. Take the medicine all at once.
when i was in 9th grade i was the only one in my entire boys choir to understood my teacher
by BoeJouma on May 11, 2010 5:46 PM EDT
keep rios, danks and thornton...sell or give away the rest
Mark Teahen peed in my canteen.
by SavePeavytill2010 on Jun 7, 2010 8:05 PM CDT reply actions
Bacon sez hai
He should be suspended. That is a flat-out, absolute disgrace to the umpiring profession, what this guy has been doing. West doesn’t care. -Hawk
Because he’s a f—-ing a—hole, that’s what he is. - Ozzie
No.
Becks/Che/Floyd/Sergio are keepers. And I keep AJ just because.
when i was in 9th grade i was the only one in my entire boys choir to understood my teacher
by BoeJouma on May 11, 2010 5:46 PM EDT
NO...if cleveland's AAA club can beat the snot out of the sox...we need to try the same thing with a $2 payroll
gut the team, maybe we will be able to beat baltimore a couple times in august
Mark Teahen peed in my canteen.
by SavePeavytill2010 on Jun 7, 2010 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
for helping get rid of swisher and his bobblehead doll from the clubhouse, konerko and aj better invoke their fucking rights
This is like having Marshall Faulk on your fantasy football team in 2000 and screwing up the rest of your draft to finish 7th.
by onlysoxfaninbasel on Jun 8, 2010 3:28 AM CDT reply actions
we're not
going anywhere. someone will take AJ and with our record so bad we should just bring up Flowers and let him play. And here’s to hoping someone- please someone help us out- takes on Peavy’s contract. We also need to fire Ozzie and Ken Williams and just start over
by Blazer Fan From Ohio on Jun 8, 2010 11:32 AM CDT reply actions
Do you care to google some of the comments on this board about Rios at the end of last year?
Folks need to take a chill pill on Peavy….
"Anywhere white people are poor, I'm afraid to go" Lawrence Holmes 670 the Score
Thank you.
Seriously. He’s not, and should not be, going anywhere.
"I just want people to remember there's a guy in between these things."
by Teahenny Penny on Jun 8, 2010 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Trades
I would love as a die-hard fan to say there’s time left to catch up but there really isn’t. It would be nice to see guys like AJ, Paulie and Buehrle get a shot at the World Series or to at least go deep in the playoffs. It was a classy move by the organization last year to trade Thome somewhere he could help someone win, let’s see if they do that this year.

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