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fearofpopvol1 · 07-31-2008, 10:36 AM

My only wish is that the Brantley situation would be put to rest before he departs. It reaks of the Larkin situation with him leaving on bad terms.

If the rumor is true (Dunn to the Rays), the Rays are definitely a good partner. There's not a team in baseball with better prospects than Tampa. I don't want to see Dunn go, but I think the return could be best there.

LINEDRIVER · 07-31-2008, 10:37 AM

I hope he's outta here. Just don't see where and how he fits into the Sox picture. If I'm running the Sox and I want to improve my team, I dont add Junior.
Pending approval has got to mean that the Sox have to pick up his '09 option. 16 mill for THAT????

I hope Jr understands that in Chicago he wont be the captain of the ship (that's Ozzie's personality/job) and therefore he's not guaranteed to bat in the first-inning. It could get ugly when Jr gets into Ozzie's doghouse next week after jogging out a groundball.

RedsManRick · 07-31-2008, 10:39 AM

With the way Konerko is hitting, I'd be shocked if it they didn't use him as a DH in a platoon with Paulie with Thome covering 1B when Junior plays.

westofyou · 07-31-2008, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldXOhio

I'm guessing 2500 was being sarcastic.

He doesn't possess the skill set for such a thing.

flyer85 · 07-31-2008, 10:40 AM

Interesting stuff from the Sox board on mlb.com

They are saying Jr and a reliever(Affeldt or Weathers) for Anderson and someone else.

Matt700wlw · 07-31-2008, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldXOhio

I'm guessing 2500 was being sarcastic.

Hopefully

OldXOhio · 07-31-2008, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by westofyou

He doesn't possess the skill set for such a thing.

Clearly I don't know 2500 very well. Disregard previous post.

OnBaseMachine · 07-31-2008, 10:43 AM

I'd love to see Griffey win a World Series and accepting a trade to the White Sox would give him a very good chance at winning it all. The White Sox currently have the third best run differential in all of baseball (and only +2 behind the Red Sox for second place). They have as a good a chance as anybody at winning the World Series this year.

RedsManRick · 07-31-2008, 10:43 AM

I want no part of Brian Anderson unless he slots in behind Dickerson on the depth chart. He hasn't hit since 2005. Just bring up Dickerson and be done with it.

flyer85 · 07-31-2008, 10:44 AM

I saw on the Sox board that there is a deal for Street pending the outcome of the Jr trade.

Wheelhouse · 07-31-2008, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichRed

It's definitely Griffey's fault the Reds have been bad for a decade.

I think it's just as ridiculous to absolve Griffey from all blame (his contract handcuffed the team for years, not to mention his injuries) as it is to put all blame on him. It's my belief the Reds would have done better without him--and no one was more thrilled than me when "the trade" happened.

Falls City Beer · 07-31-2008, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyer85

I saw on the Sox board that there is a deal for Street pending the outcome of the Jr trade.

Street to the W. Sox?

penantboundreds · 07-31-2008, 10:46 AM

Sorry if this doesn't turn out to be true, but I just heard someone saying that Griffey turned the trade down.

wolfboy · 07-31-2008, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wheelhouse

I think it's just as ridiculous to absolve Griffey from all blame (his contract handcuffed the team for years, not to mention his injuries) as it is to put all blame on him. It's my belief the Reds would have done better without him--and no one was more thrilled than me when "the trade" happened.

Let's be clear about this. Griffey did not handcuff this team with anything. The Reds traded for him. They told him they were committed to adding payroll. The fact is, they didn't. The team handcuffed themselves. Griffey did his best not to handcuff the team by taking less than fair market value. Stop trying to distort the facts here. And FWIW, don't mention the injuries because they weren't something he could help.

Joseph · 07-31-2008, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by penantboundreds

Sorry if this doesn't turn out to be true, but I just heard someone saying that Griffey turned the trade down.

1530 says 'insiders' are reporting he has accepted.

07-31-2008, 10:36 AM	#166
fearofpopvol1 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 8,634	Re: Griffey Jr Traded to the White Sox (Pending Griffey Approval) My only wish is that the Brantley situation would be put to rest before he departs. It reaks of the Larkin situation with him leaving on bad terms. If the rumor is true (Dunn to the Rays), the Rays are definitely a good partner. There's not a team in baseball with better prospects than Tampa. I don't want to see Dunn go, but I think the return could be best there.

07-31-2008, 10:37 AM	#167
LINEDRIVER Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,975	Re: Griffey Jr Traded to the White Sox (Pending Griffey Approval) I hope he's outta here. Just don't see where and how he fits into the Sox picture. If I'm running the Sox and I want to improve my team, I dont add Junior. Pending approval has got to mean that the Sox have to pick up his '09 option. 16 mill for THAT???? I hope Jr understands that in Chicago he wont be the captain of the ship (that's Ozzie's personality/job) and therefore he's not guaranteed to bat in the first-inning. It could get ugly when Jr gets into Ozzie's doghouse next week after jogging out a groundball. Last edited by LINEDRIVER; 07-31-2008 at 10:43 AM.

07-31-2008, 10:39 AM	#168
RedsManRick Stat Wanker Hodiernus Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 14,919	Re: Griffey Jr Traded to the White Sox (Pending Griffey Approval) With the way Konerko is hitting, I'd be shocked if it they didn't use him as a DH in a platoon with Paulie with Thome covering 1B when Junior plays. __________________ Games are won on run differential -- scoring more than your opponent. Runs are runs, scored or prevented they all count the same. Worry about scoring more and allowing fewer, not which positions contribute to which side of the equation or how "consistent" you are at your current level of performance.

07-31-2008, 10:40 AM	#170
flyer85 He has the Evil Eye! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: south of the border Posts: 23,858	Re: Griffey Jr Traded to the White Sox (Pending Griffey Approval) Interesting stuff from the Sox board on mlb.com They are saying Jr and a reliever(Affeldt or Weathers) for Anderson and someone else. __________________ What are you, people? On dope? - Mr Hand

07-31-2008, 10:43 AM	#173
OnBaseMachine Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 34,656	Re: Griffey Jr Traded to the White Sox (Pending Griffey Approval) I'd love to see Griffey win a World Series and accepting a trade to the White Sox would give him a very good chance at winning it all. The White Sox currently have the third best run differential in all of baseball (and only +2 behind the Red Sox for second place). They have as a good a chance as anybody at winning the World Series this year. __________________ I miss Adam Dunn.

07-31-2008, 10:43 AM	#174
RedsManRick Stat Wanker Hodiernus Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 14,919	Re: Griffey Jr Traded to the White Sox (Pending Griffey Approval) I want no part of Brian Anderson unless he slots in behind Dickerson on the depth chart. He hasn't hit since 2005. Just bring up Dickerson and be done with it. __________________ Games are won on run differential -- scoring more than your opponent. Runs are runs, scored or prevented they all count the same. Worry about scoring more and allowing fewer, not which positions contribute to which side of the equation or how "consistent" you are at your current level of performance.

07-31-2008, 10:44 AM	#175
flyer85 He has the Evil Eye! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: south of the border Posts: 23,858	Re: Griffey Jr Traded to the White Sox (Pending Griffey Approval) I saw on the Sox board that there is a deal for Street pending the outcome of the Jr trade. __________________ What are you, people? On dope? - Mr Hand

07-31-2008, 10:46 AM	#178
penantboundreds Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 859	Re: Griffey Jr Traded to the White Sox (Pending Griffey Approval) Sorry if this doesn't turn out to be true, but I just heard someone saying that Griffey turned the trade down. __________________ For Love of the Game "If you aren't first; you're last"

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