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The Giants don't want to give Kenny what he wants
Published 3/14/2008 by thewizardsofoz <info@southsidesox.com> at South Side Sox
says Mark Gonzales: San Francisco, the most likely suitor for Crede, and the Sox have disparate evaluations that carry ramifications for both sides. A talent evaluator familiar with both teams said the Sox were miffed the Giants' offers for Crede included since-released ...

What about 'Ode to a Grecian Herm'?
Published 3/14/2008 by Jim at Sox Machine
... veteran pride did rue he; Grounding to the right side knew he, was the perfect way to score. No. 2: Ryan Bukvich is mentioned as an underwhelming reliever five years ago. ************************ Moving away from the nerd front, a few off-day items of note: *Toby Hall is scheduled to make his first game appearance of the season today . *Javier Vazquez is starting the season opener instead of Mark Buehrle. Not a fan: Warren G. Harding . *Joe Crede is worth young, bona fide pitching to the Sox , and dreck to the Giants. This surprises nobody. *Kyle ...

White Sox Not Happy With Crede Offers
Published 3/14/2008 by Joe Pawlikowski at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... According to Mark Gonzalez of the Chicago Tribune, the Giants have been offering up the likes of recently-cut Scott Williamson, recently-optioned Randy Messenger, and outfielder Dave Roberts, though not all in the same package. On the other end, GM Ken Williams is looking for "one of the Giants' top prospects and a serviceable young reliever." ...

Friday Morning Rockpile:
Published 3/14/2008 by Russ <info@purplerow.com> at Purple Row
... , who has never played above High-A ball, could be the surprise starter at shortstop for the Giants. Bocock was a 9th round pick in the 2006 draft. So they could use Barmes, but the Giants seem more concerned with finding the right deal for Joe Crede. The Giants have offered such stalwarts as pitchers Scott Williamson and Randy Messenger and OF Dave Roberts. The White Sox want a top prospect and a young reliever. Here's a better deal: the Giants get neither player and continue into oblivion this season. ...

Giants, White Sox differ on Crede’s value (RR)
Published 3/14/2008 at BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog
Giants, White Sox differ on Crede’s value (RR) The difference in opinion over the value of Joe Crede is about as wide as the gap between the White Sox third baseman’s 2006 Silver Slugger Award season and his .080 spring average. San Francisco, the most likely suitor for Crede, and the Sox have disparate evaluations that carry ramifications for both sides. A talent evaluator familiar with both teams said the Sox were miffed the Giants’ offers for Crede included since-released pitcher Scott Williamson; pitcher Randy Messenger, who was optioned to Triple-A Fresno last week; and ...

White Sox Want More for Crede
Published 3/14/2008 by Tom Fornelli at FanHouse
... and the organization don't hold the 2005 World Series hero in high regard. Unfortunately, the teams they're talking to don't feel the same way. ...

White Sox Want More for Crede
Published 3/14/2008 by Fornelli at Foul Balls
... and the organization don't hold the 2005 World Series hero in high regard. Unfortunately, the teams they're talking to don't feel the same way . ...

Giants Plan To Keep Pitchers
Published 3/18/2008 by Tim Dierkes at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... As we learned Thursday, the answer is that the Giants may only be looking to trade undesirable veterans.  Names like Scott Williamson, Randy Messenger, and Dave Roberts have been part of Brian Sabean's offers for Crede.  Kenny Williams scoffed at this, inquiring about Jonathan Sanchez.  The gap may be too wide to bridge.  I have to side with San Francisco on this one - the demand for Crede and Inge quite low, and the Giants don't have a strong need for either. ...