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ichitownclowni · 07-29-2010, 07:46 PM

5:41pm: The White Sox consider Berkman a backup plan since they don't expect to acquire Adam Dunn, according to ESPN.com's Buster Olney (via Twitter).

4:14pm: The Astros are discussing possible trades involving Lance Berkman, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (via Twitter). Joel Sherman of the New York Post reported this afternoon (via Twitter) that a high-ranking executive told him the Astros could move Berkman and start rebuilding.

Like former teammate Roy Oswalt, who was traded to Philadelphia earlier today, Berkman has a no-trade clause and can veto any deal. About $5.4MM remains on Berkman's $14.5MM salary this season. The Astros hold a $15MM option for next year, but they can buy it out for $2MM. Berkman is hitting .245/.372/.436 so far in 2010.

Got teeth? Keith doesn't. · 07-29-2010, 08:05 PM

I would like him, veteran with WS experience who adds good power and patience, and is a better defensive 1B than PK right now.

hsvj60 · 07-29-2010, 09:36 PM

I prefer Berkman as well a much more profesional type of hitter if there is such a thing

BigSoxHurt35 · 07-29-2010, 11:32 PM

Hell well if ya can't beat em join em!!

hsvj60 · 07-30-2010, 12:24 AM

Wash is gonna get stuck with Dunn for this year and then lose him in FA and not get shit for being greedy...ROFLMMFAO!!! I hope we get Berkman for maybe Brent Morel? Brent Morel & Lineshits and we pay Berkman his salary???

BigSoxHurt35 · 07-30-2010, 12:45 AM

Linebrinks had a few good outings so well see. But i think its just a decent prospect for Berk and his salary

Lefty · 07-30-2010, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by hsvj60

Wash is gonna get stuck with Dunn for this year and then lose him in FA and not get shit for being greedy...

Except for the prospect of re-signing him (which Dunn has stated is preferable to him) or offering him arbitration and getting two first round draft picks, you mean, right?

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I hope we get Berkman for maybe Brent Morel? Brent Morel & Lineshits and we pay Berkman his salary???

No. Houston would be stupid to take on Linebrink and his contract if they're in a selling mood. One of the many other teams that have hopped in on the Dunn pursuit could probably put a way better package together for Berkman than the Sox should they also miss on Dunn.

**Captain Iago** · 07-30-2010, 02:20 AM

Whoa, Linebrink - I didn't even see that! Sounds like a very homerish fan proposal from the other side of town.

**whitesox901** · 07-30-2010, 02:55 AM

How is Berkman's glove at first? How much of his contract is left/how much would Houston pay.

Import questions people.

**waldo7239117** · 07-30-2010, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by whitesox901

How is Berkman's glove at first? How much of his contract is left/how much would Houston pay.

Import questions people.

Berkman plays pretty good defence. Just like Konerko, I think. I think if the Sox give up more spects, Houston will pay more. Less spects, they pay nothing.

He would be a good addition but what will he cost. KW but not overspend for him because he's having a down year.

07-29-2010, 08:05 PM	#2
Got teeth? Keith doesn't. JoeHawks is a fine gent Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,747 Thanks: 403 Thanked 234 Times in 177 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	I would like him, veteran with WS experience who adds good power and patience, and is a better defensive 1B than PK right now. __________________

07-30-2010, 02:20 AM	#8
Captain Iago Me and Grandma believe! Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,521 Thanks: 925 Thanked 1,233 Times in 854 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 6	Whoa, Linebrink - I didn't even see that! Sounds like a very homerish fan proposal from the other side of town. __________________ O beware...of Jealousy! It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock The meat it feeds on.

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07-29-2010, 07:46 PM	#1
ichitownclowni Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Lance Berkman 5:41pm: The White Sox consider Berkman a backup plan since they don't expect to acquire Adam Dunn, according to ESPN.com's Buster Olney (via Twitter). 4:14pm: The Astros are discussing possible trades involving Lance Berkman, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (via Twitter). Joel Sherman of the New York Post reported this afternoon (via Twitter) that a high-ranking executive told him the Astros could move Berkman and start rebuilding. Like former teammate Roy Oswalt, who was traded to Philadelphia earlier today, Berkman has a no-trade clause and can veto any deal. About $5.4MM remains on Berkman's $14.5MM salary this season. The Astros hold a $15MM option for next year, but they can buy it out for $2MM. Berkman is hitting .245/.372/.436 so far in 2010. __________________

07-29-2010, 09:36 PM	#3
hsvj60 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 303 Thanks: 118 Thanked 43 Times in 40 Posts	I prefer Berkman as well a much more profesional type of hitter if there is such a thing

07-29-2010, 11:32 PM	#4
BigSoxHurt35 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 614 Thanks: 1 Thanked 44 Times in 41 Posts	Hell well if ya can't beat em join em!!

07-30-2010, 12:24 AM	#5
hsvj60 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 303 Thanks: 118 Thanked 43 Times in 40 Posts	Wash is gonna get stuck with Dunn for this year and then lose him in FA and not get shit for being greedy...ROFLMMFAO!!! I hope we get Berkman for maybe Brent Morel? Brent Morel & Lineshits and we pay Berkman his salary???

07-30-2010, 12:45 AM	#6
BigSoxHurt35 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 614 Thanks: 1 Thanked 44 Times in 41 Posts	Linebrinks had a few good outings so well see. But i think its just a decent prospect for Berk and his salary

07-30-2010, 02:55 AM	#9
whitesox901 Defender of the Faith Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toledo Posts: 3,130 Thanks: 998 Thanked 978 Times in 723 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	How is Berkman's glove at first? How much of his contract is left/how much would Houston pay. Import questions people.

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