My apology to you.

Actually, it seems as if the Sox are trying to build a team of Ozzie Guillen’s on offense. Horrible to poor OBP, zero to questionable power, fast but reckless on the basepaths.

If you have never read it, it is well worth it. Very funny – and true

http://hirejimessian.com/2007/05/29/10-you-make-me-juan-to-puke-pierre/

“Without delving into pitching (a strength) and defense (umm…)”

So, I actually agree with you that pitching is a strength. I wasn’t SKEWING anything – just presenting something that seems less than praise-worthy.

When did I say KW didn’t qualify as a GM? I just don’t think we should go around giving him handjobs for adding Juan Pierre to the team.

So, what ARE you getting at?

So, I just looked up the 5 main guys in MIN lineup: Spahn, Mauer, Cuddyer, Kubel, and Morneau.

My main feeling was that Cuddyer and Kubel would NOT have .275-.285 – 30 – 100 seasons again, and that Mauer would perform slightly less than he did in 09.

I looked up each guy here, and the fans projections seem to agree with them projecting that only Spahn and Morneau would increase their performance, with the other three experiencing a drop-off, Mauer slightly, and Cud and Kub to a significant degree.

When I say “decline a bit”, in my mind I am talking about something in the 2-3 WAR less (as a team) than ’09, giving them a possible 7-8 WAR edge over CWS (instead of the 10 WAR edge in 09).

What I was thinking is that CWS would close the gap a little from the 10 WAR difference in OFF btw MIN and CWS in 09, and the diff between pitching WAR of MIN v CWS, would put them rougly even, with MIN having a slight lead in “chances for division title” (chalk it up to intangibles or “other”, if you will). CWS were 6 WAR better than MIN and DET in pitching in ’09, and with Peavy returning, I figured that would equate to a 6-8 WAR edge to CWS.

My overall point was that CWS, with an improved team, have a decent shot at the ALC title.

Link is Bullpen fodder at best and walks too many batters.

So, the sox gave up to mediocre pitching prospects and got 10.5 million dollars and Juan Pierre. If the “badness” of this trade is giving at bats to Juan Pierre, its certainly better than rolling the dice with Pods and hoping he stays 1. healthy and 2. not terrible. Also, not having Pods picked off 2nd and 3rd all the time helps too.

Based upon?

Or I could see KW moving Konerko to DH (where he belongs) and targeting a 1B (Adrian Gonzalez…haha, I kid, someone like Nick Johnson is more likely).