Dye-ing For Fresh News
South Side Sox —
... for talk that the Reds could be interested in outfielder Jermaine Dye, whom the Chicago White Sox are reported to be shopping, Jocketty said:
"I'm not going to comment. But we have talked to the White Sox about some players. Nothing is close."
The way tampering rules work, Jocketty cannot say he's pursuing Dye. But in the case of San Diego shortstop Khalil Greene, Jocketty was comfortable shooting down the rumor.
And Finally, Mark Gonzales acknowledges the reports adding a couple more names to the fray. The teams appear to ...
Arbitration day; catching up on Dye rumors
Sox Machine —
... : Mark Gonzalez says a possible deal with Cincinnati is complicated by financial matters , whatever that means. Joining the Reds in the Dye rumors are ...
Lost Time Is Not Found Again: Dec. 1, 2008
MOUTHPIECE Blog // A Chicago-Addled Sports Blog —
Lost Time Is Not Found Again is what the MPS blog crew has been reading today.
+ Ocho Cinco hitting the Black Friday crowds for Rock Band. {FanIQ.}
+ Sorting out the latest BCS numbers. {Dr. Saturday.}
+ Where will Stephon Marbury end up? {TrueHoop.}
+ The Jermaine Dye to Cincinnati talk keeps going. {Chicago Tribune.}
+ Non-sports: Kanye West news conference. {3 News.} Wayne ...
Why Jermaine?
The 35th Street Review —
Mainstream media outlets and irresponsible fanboys alike keep breathing new life into the rumored trade that sends Jermaine Dye to the Reds for some undefined package centered around any of pitchers Homer Bailey, Josh Roenicke and Matt Maloney.
On the surface, you could argue the Reds need another bat to fill the void left by dealing Adam Dunn, and Dye would no doubt feast upon National League pitching (even as he advances a bit more in his years). Likewise, the Sox’ appetite for young arms may be the most voracious in the sport, and it’s not like ...
