By the Soxman As the MLB trade deadline hits today, GM Kenny Williams drew first blood from the Reds in trading Danny Richar and Nick Masset for future Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. As a 10 and 5 player, Griffey had the option of declining the trade. However, his desire to get to the World Series, again play centerfield and hit in the U.S. Cellular Field launching pad, … [Read more...] about White Sox Trade for Ken Griffey Jr.!!!
Archives for July 2008
Interview of the Oakland Athletics First Round Draft Choice
By Paul M. Banks Jemile Weeks is the younger brother of Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Rickie Weeks. He’s also the highest (12th overall 2008) Oakland Athletics draft pick to play for the Kane County Cougars as well as the most prominent A’s draft pick since Barry Zito. (9th overall in 1999) Weeks skipped his senior season at the University of Miami to sign with the … [Read more...] about Interview of the Oakland Athletics First Round Draft Choice
Contender Marketplace Part 11 Cubs
Peter Christian, David K. & Soxman break down what each MLB contender needs to make the play-offs  Trade Rumors begin to heat up as the MLB trade deadline approaches. The deadline is 4 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 31. Until then teams may trade players freely without having to go through the waiver process. I don’t care what David K. says, the Cubs are just fine. … [Read more...] about Contender Marketplace Part 11 Cubs
Contender Marketplace Part 8 As
Peter Christian, Paul M. Banks & Soxman break down what each MLB contender needs to make the play-offs  Trade Rumors begin to heat up as the MLB trade deadline approaches. The deadline is 4 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 31. Until then teams may trade players freely without having to go through the waiver process. Since they have already been the league’s most … [Read more...] about Contender Marketplace Part 8 As
Contender Marketplace Part 7 Angels
Peter Christian and Soxman and break down what each MLB contender needs to make the play-offs  Trade Rumors begin to heat up as the MLB trade deadline approaches. The deadline is 4 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 31. Until then teams may trade players freely without having to go through the waiver process.   With their starting rotation looking healthy, it would be … [Read more...] about Contender Marketplace Part 7 Angels
Contender Marketplace 6 Tigers
Peter Christian, Soxman and Paul M. Banks break down what each MLB contender needs to make the play-offs  Trade Rumors begin to heat up as the MLB trade deadline approaches. The deadline is 4 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 31. Until then teams may trade players freely without having to go through the waiver process.   Wow. The Tigers are probably the most disappointing … [Read more...] about Contender Marketplace 6 Tigers
Contender Marketplace Part 5 Twins
Peter Christian and Soxman break down what each MLB contender needs to make the play-offs  Trade Rumors begin to heat up as the MLB trade deadline approaches. The deadline is 4 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 31. Until then teams may trade players freely without having to go through the waiver process.   Now this is actually a pleasant surprise. The Twins were … [Read more...] about Contender Marketplace Part 5 Twins
Contender Marketplace Part 4 White Sox
Peter Christian, Soxman and Paul M. Banks break down what each MLB contender needs to make the play-offs  Trade Rumors begin to heat up as the MLB trade deadline approaches. The deadline is 4 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 31. Until then teams may trade players freely without having to go through the waiver process. At what point can we stop calling the White Sox a … [Read more...] about Contender Marketplace Part 4 White Sox
Contender Marketplace Part 3 Rays
Peter Christian, Soxman and Paul M. Banks break down what each MLB contender needs to make the play-offs  Trade Rumors begin to heat up as the MLB trade deadline approaches. The deadline is 4 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 31. Until then teams may trade players freely without having to go through the waiver process.  The first week out of the All-Star break will be … [Read more...] about Contender Marketplace Part 3 Rays
Contender Marketplace Part II Yankees
Peter Christian, Soxman and Paul M. Banks break down what each MLB contender needs to make the play-offs  Trade Rumors begin to heat up as the MLB trade deadline approaches. The deadline is 4 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 31. Until then teams may trade players freely without having to go through the waiver process.    Now that the All-Star game is done buzzing in … [Read more...] about Contender Marketplace Part II Yankees