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I'm starting next month. Finishing my BS, two more years. My girlfriend graduated from there in 03. I don't know, it doesn't seem all that tough to get in. 4.0 and a good ACT should get the job done I would think.

Bea Arthur. She's just not sexy.

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Oct 1, 2006 -> 07:22 PM) Brian will have to hit better than 215. Even if he miraculously limits stretches of poor AB's and has an average around .250, it may not be enough for Guillen. Remember, he doesn't appear to acknowledge defense -- a strong component of Anderson's game. His AB against Nathan earlier was atrocious, and served as a reminder to anyone penciling him in for immediate improvement next season. It was as if he's never seen a ball move downward. When I witness pathetic matchups against elite pitchers -- especially within our division -- I imagine patience is growing thin. Winterball will be very important for Anderson. He'll probably have to hit .350 for Guillen's views to dramtically change. Sweeney, however, has been showered will praise and can do anything he wants; as we've seen with people who Guillen supports. No, that wasn't an encouraging site, but come on, Nathan is filthy. He can make anyone look that bad. We just have to wait and see. Anderson has to make strides in winter ball and show some more in ST. Sweeney has to win the job by totally outhitting him. Neither has happened yet.

QUOTE(TaylorStSox @ Oct 1, 2006 -> 04:55 PM) One thing that people forget about Uribe is that he's an impact player. He's got huge balls. He plays hard and he's not scared of s***. He's always on the attack. He'll lollygag the occasional ball, but EVERY SS in the league does. He can java script:emoticon(':bringit', 'smid_7') :bringitbe painful at the plate, but he's also talented enough to carry a team for a week at a time. In the past, he's always been good at getting strong AB's in clutch situations (3rd/less than 2 outs). IMO, he's a keeper. If we can get some speed at SS or deal for a super prospect that's hiding behind a good big leaguer, then do it. If not, he's our SS. Agreed, Taylor. And I really doubt there are any better options out there with a realistic chance of coming here. KW said without him, they wouldn't have the rings. Look at the 9th inning of Game 4. Without Uribe, we don't get out number 2 on the foul ball and we don't get get the 3rd out without Uribe's gun. If you plug in just an average SS in that inning, there's a good chance the Astros win in walkoff fashion forcing a Game 5. Just a hypothetical there, but you just can't measure the importance of defense. Uribe's always going to be streaky, but as long as Anderson hits his weight next year, we won't have the two holes at the bottom of the order and thus we won't have a problem.

I don't like any of them really. I'd have to vote Pierre, but he is pretty pricey for roughly the same production as a good Pods. The only thing is he's more of a safe bet than Pods from year to year, but is that worth an extra 4 million? It might be. Switching leagues might be a good thing and help him have a career year. I like Hunter, but center field is not an issue and his salary is out of the question. Catalonotto is a likeable guy, but really what does he bring other than a nice average? If my left fielder hits seven homers, he better steal 50 bases...or hit .350, neither of which Cat comes close to. And he can't hit lefties? No thanks. Roberts is high risk and low reward. I really don't see him playing a full season and hitting close to .300 next year at his age and given his history. Not really an upgrade. In order to really upgrade the position significantly, we'd have to make a trade rather than go to the FA market.

The final day for the victory lap (or the death march, which ever you prefer). A sweep of the Twins, basically deciding for them who they'll have the honor of losing to, and winning 91 games would be a pretty nice consolation prize. There's no shame in winning 90+ and coming up short. Like Homer said, "the dolphins just wanted it more."

My preference would be Craword Iguchi (with a great no.2 hitter signed/acquired) Pierre Podsednik is "mysteriously" left out.

Sweeney does look like a more polished hitter than Anderson, but two things--one, Anderson's light years better than Sweeney in CF, and two, Sweeney doesn't hit for much power. He's not the answer for CF unless he just totally outperforms Anderson....meaning Anderson hits .190 again and Sweeney sets the world on fire in spring training. In other words, only if we have no choice IMO.

QUOTE(GreatScott82 @ Sep 30, 2006 -> 03:53 PM) It seems like the only moves he plans to make is to aqcuire a new left fielder and some solid bullpen arms. Ozzie's patience ran out with Anderson (after he finally started hitting, which makes no sense) that means Sweeney, Fields and Owens will likely NOT be in our OF next year. I garuntee you Ozzie will tell Kenny he wants a new leadoff hitter/left fielder with mlb experience. The names that go through my head are Chone Figgins, Coco Crisp, Juan Pierre, Alfonso Soriano and Carl Crawford. I expect one of these guys in a white sox uniform for 2007. I expect KW to give Tampa a sweet offer they cant refuse for Crawford. Like a BMac and Owens for Crawford or something along those lines. Then we will have the same 5 starters as we did in 2006 and a 'Real' leadoff hitter who can play solid defense, something we lacked in 2006. That's basically all we need. Well, that and the starting rotation to produce more in line with their career numbers. A great leadoff man is all this offense needs to be quite amazing. As it is, it's already a very good lineup. I'm a big fan of Crawford and I'd give up McCarthy to get him here even if it means we'd have somewhat of a hole in the 5th rotation spot. If KW can really shore up the bullpen and build around Jenks, Macdougal and Thornton, we can get by with having a weak link in the rotation. After all the bullpen's a factor virtually everyday whereas one starting pitcher is a factor only one out of five days.

I like what I've heard from KW overall and I agree with this, too. Uribe is what he is and he had a bad year with the bat, even for him. His glove is very valuable to this team and Cintron is not an every day player, period.

QUOTE(tonyho7476 @ Sep 28, 2006 -> 09:41 AM) YOu wanted it...so here it is...bang a chick in the ass, then draw a mustache on her face...with you dick. Good, wholesome fun.

QUOTE(MHizzle85 @ Sep 27, 2006 -> 11:13 PM) Yea, I know. If Screech had saved his saved by the bell money then i dont think he'd be in this situation. It's not a case of that as far as I know. His parents were pigs and blew all his money. (I think...correct me if I'm wrong on that)

What's a dirty Sanchez?

Can I join this lawsuit? I could use that money. Just think how many cartons of smokes I could buy.

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Sep 25, 2006 -> 09:34 PM) Someone actually said that because their music during concerts sounds almost exactly like it does on their albums that they lack creativity. That's a pretty inane statement. I mean, it's one thing to match studio solos note for note when you're playing live, but to nearly duplicate your studio track on the stage is really an accomplishment. A lot of otherwise good bands are really garbage out of the studio. Rush are great at that aspect of it.

Neil Peart alone makes Rush a great band. That guy is ridiculous. They'd get my vote if I had one. I'm not a huge fan or anything, but a few of their songs are gems. Pink Floyd didn't get in until 1996 mind you and they were far and away beyond the magnitude of Rush in the rock and roll world--both in popularity and well, in terms of being good.

QUOTE(The Critic @ Sep 25, 2006 -> 06:48 PM) Can YOU? Yeah, right? After a good 10 years of guitar playing, I can do the tapping parts.

I could do that but I don't wanna. Seriously, that is amazing. I don't know how he gets full chord sounds with just his feet. Never underestimate human potential where there is a lot of time on one's hands.

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Sep 25, 2006 -> 03:19 PM) The other side of the coin on that is, having the team go through that particular bit of humiliation and the meaninglessness of the final series in Minny (regardless of when they clinch) might inspire them to make sure they don't put themselves in the same position again next year. I'm looking for potential positives in the strangest of places at this stage. Didn't Minnesota clinch in Chicago in 2004? Well, we know how they came out in '05 from the gate, whether that has anything to do with it. It'll happen when it happens and if the Sox are on the field to see it, it can only serve to light a fire in them for next year.

That would be a bit of alright. But it ain't gonna happen. It's over, man.

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Sep 24, 2006 -> 04:05 PM) If Garcia's split finger fastball is the reason for his turnaround, and these last few outtings are proof of a resurgence, I still wouldn't take a chance. Maybe another team is willing to give up more now. I would trade Buehrle and Garcia right now if we could replace 70% of their production for 1000+% of the salary. You figure McCarthy compensates for Garcia fairly well, but now what about Mark? His innings are the most difficult to make up for. Haegar could conceivably do it. He just happens to throw a knuckleball. I'm more inclined to trade Buehrle at this point and to keep Freddy. Both have seen a drop in velocity, but Garcia started from a much higher point and has made strides, learning how to win with smarts and finesse more. Buehrle doesn't have the raw stuff to win at 86-87 mph. There's just not enough difference between the heat and the offspeed stuff.

Get Pierre for left. He's Pods only a little better in all ways and isn't up and down from one year to the next. I wouldn't change anything else other than attitude and make Anderson into a great situational hitter at the bottom of the order. Our lineup will be fine. The pitching is far and away the concern. Buehrle appears to suck, Contreras is older than dirt and sucks (in the second half at least), Vazquez makes 10 million and is average. Garland is the only stud left right now, and everyone dogs Garcia, but he just wins and he was the one who showed up the most in September.

QUOTE(fathom @ Sep 23, 2006 -> 02:07 PM) When the Sox are rumored for the next two months to be in the hunt for Pierre, Anderson is going to have no one to blame but himself. I begged for him all season to get more playing time, but now that the season is almost over....it's time to admit that Anderson sucked this season. If we can also find a nice offensive upgrade in LF, I wouldn't mind Pierre in CF. At least Pierre can play Ozzie ball if called upon (great bunter, can steal, and HE'LL MAKE CONTACT). Crede pretty much stunk from 2000 the end of 2005 and look at him now. A weak rookie season means nothing. At least he made strides at the plate--his second half average is in the .280 range. At any rate, you're not going to find that good of a CF for under a mill, who you control for the next 5 years who does have a lot of potential offensively and it's not like a light hitting CF is hurting this team. You don't think he can put up at least Rowand numbers next year? .270-285 15-20 homers. Even if he falls short of that, his defense more than makes up for it. He's worth hanging on to. If Pierre comes he should play left. Pierre in center plus a Carlos Lee type in left is a downgrade from where we're at in my opinion.

Absolutely not.

QUOTE(SoxFan101 @ Sep 23, 2006 -> 12:50 PM) Whats the point? That these guys can still hit away from texas.... And he has actually hit better now that he isnt in texas. So whats to say Michael Young wont? It's not out of the norm for any player to hit a good deal better at home, for one. And what was the year (2002?) that Konerko basically did all his damage at home? Obviously, Konerko can hit anywhere. Now, someone like Jeffrey Hammonds hitting .335 for Colorado in 2000, that's different. As good a hitter's park as Texas and USCF may be, you can still trust the numbers put up there.