Try to make this as realistic as possible, as much as I want to see A Rod in a white sox uniform, I dont think it will happen.  Here are some other options, since there is no way Williams is gonna send out another product this shitty.

OUTFIELD:
What about Kosuke Fukudome to replace Dye in RF?  It would broaden the fan base and add an 100 RBI guy to the lineup.  Right now hes hitting 292 with 13 HRs and 47 rbis, and a .440 OBP for the Chunichi Dragons.

Corey Patterson will also be available.  I personally don't like him, but he is affordable, and better than anyone we could have at leadoff, and also might be on a mission as he was last year with the orioles.

Juan Rivera will be available as well, hasn't played this year yet because of a broken leg (I think), but showed a lot last year, and could come fairly cheap.

Infield:

Resign Iguchi, start Fields at 3B and Konerko at 1B.

SS:
Decline Uribe, even his defense is starting to falter, and watching him strike out over and over again has to be wearing on everyone's nerves.  

trade contreras or even garland for any prospect or shortstop that is offered, because this position looks bleak

BP
Other than Jenks, replace as many players as humanly possible with anyone.  It can't be any worse.  Any players would be upgrades to what we're throwing out there now.

Scott linebrink from the padres will be a free agent, but he might require closer money.  Also Chacon from the pirates will be available, and cheap, and probably would be our number 1 option for long relief.  Kyle Lohse could also be a guy to pick up for long relief and spot starts.

It seems there are many different feelings about the Cubs among Sox fans, I have friends who don't care and root for the cubs when not playing the Sox, and I have friends who hate every living cubs fan.  As for me I like the rivalry and like making fun of Cubs fans, but its not bitter hatred.  I actually love beating the Indians almost as much as the Cubs buts thats more of a personal thing.  What is your take on the rivalry?

It seems as if the Red Sox are going to try and deal Willy Mo Pena, as his trade value is rapidly declining because of his ability (or lack thereof) to play the outfield.  He comes relatively cheap at 3 mill and is locked up for next year.  He could fill in for Thome until he comes back, and platoon in left field (if we can stand Lee in the outfield, Pena isnt that much worse).  He is known for only making nice with latin players, and not only do we have those, but we have a latin coach.  Anyone think we'll take a shot at him?