Controlled Chaos

QUOTE(kyyle23 @ Jul 5, 2005 -> 01:51 PM) Im convinced that Marcil and Eva Longoria are long lost twins. They both have the same "Im going to do bad things to you" look in their layouts. Good Pics Chaos! I agree 100%. I thought the same thing the first time I saw Eva.

Vanessa Marcil

QUOTE(aboz56 @ Jun 19, 2005 -> 02:34 PM) We had some great Buehrle talk the other night after the game. The real focus was whether or not Mark was a true ace. I argued from the point that he was and asked everyone around to name 15 pitchers they'd rather have than Buehrle. There may have been 10 or so, but not very many more. Perhaps there aren't as many true aces around the game these days, but just from a durability and his consecutive streak of starts with 6 innings pitched, I think he qualifies as ace material. Buehrle, to me, is perhaps the most underrated starter in all of baseball. MB = ACE Nuff Said

QUOTE(Spiff @ Jul 1, 2005 -> 11:02 AM) I agree with everything else you said, but this is the most important part I think. When Jason created this board he wasn't thinking, gee I'd like to make a place where people could just bash everything the Sox do or don't do everyday while other people actually try and have meaningful discussions. I only read a few posts in the game thread (which is more than I've probably read in a few weeks combined) and they were ridiculous. People b****ing about how this team sucks and the best record is a fluke and we can't hit s***ty pitching etc. ENOUGH. The constant negativity of a few people on this board has ruined the game threads to the point where I don't even like to read them anymore. Instead of interesting discussion on the best team in baseball we get "They suck, all they do is swing for the fences" "Here comes Shingo to f*** it up" "Ozzie is an idiot for not putting in (player x)". I'm f***ing tired of it. You kiddies want to b**** about everything on the internet, go make a livejournal. My sentiments exactly. Yesterday's thread was a joke and the sox won. We need a seperate game thread for b****ing. Then the people b****ing can b**** that the b**** thread is too big from everyone b****ing.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Jul 1, 2005 -> 12:11 PM) Something tells me the 1 round record which seems to fall every year will be standing tall this year. Bit of a change between the Cell, Minute Maid, and Comerica, that's for sure. and minus the sauce...

Ok I made some bean bags for a buddy last year. I got the dimensions from here, which says length shold be 34 1/2 - 36". I'm ready to make some of my own now and I see there are some different opinions on length. Windy city bags make theirs from 42 to 45 1/2. Some other sites I saw make them as long as 48". Any experts here? What do you guys think with regards to length? (Bite your tongue steff)

It's just ridiulous. Maybe the parents should have punished their daughter for running in front of a car and almost killing hereself. He went from being responsible enough to slam on his breaks and not kill a girl that ran in front of his car...to being a sex offender. Utterly ridiculous.

2003 Might be selling it though....have my eye on the G35

I voted Buehrle cause he's the man, but I almost voted Gralnd if for no other reason than MB does this every year. We are used to his consistency. Garland is the guy we needed to step up to be successful and he did. I still had to go with Buehrle becuase I think he is a big reason, along with AJ, for Garlands success.

He grabbed girl's arm -- now he's a sex offender July 1, 2005 BY STEVE PATTERSON Staff Reporter Fitzroy Barnaby said he had to swerve to avoid hitting the 14-year-old Des Plaines girl who walked in front of his car. She said he yelled, "Come here, little girl," before getting out of his car and grabbing her by the arm. He said he simply lectured her. She said she broke free and ran, fearful of what he'd do next. In a Thursday ruling, the Appellate Court of Illinois said the 28-year-old Evanston man must register as a sex offender. While acknowledging it might be "unfair for [barnaby] to suffer the stigmatization of being labeled a sex offender when his crime was not sexually motivated," the court said his actions are the type that are "often a precursor" to a child being abducted or molested. Though Barnaby was acquitted of attempted kidnapping and child abduction charges stemming from the November 2002 incident, he was convicted of unlawful restraint of a minor -- which is a sex offense. 'Most stupid ruling' Now, he will have to tell local police where he lives and won't be able to live near a park or school. "This is the most stupid ruling the appellate court has rendered in years," said Barnaby's Chicago attorney, Frederick Cohn. "If you see a 15-year-old beating up your 8-year-old and you grab that kid's hand and are found guilty of unlawful restraint, do you now have to register as a sex offender?" But Cook County state's attorney spokesman Tom Stanton said Barnaby should have to register "because of the proclivity of offenders who restrain children to also commit sex acts or other crimes against them." In the criminal case against him, Cook County Judge Patrick Morse said that "it's more likely than not" Barnaby planned only "to chastise the girl" when he grabbed her, but "I can't read his mind." "I don't really see the purpose of registration in this case. I really don't," Morse said. "But I feel that I am constrained by the statute." Recognizing the stigma that comes with being labeled as a sex offender, the appellate court said "it is [barnaby's] actions which have caused him to be stigmatized, not the courts."

Who needs a label or definition of what it is...you want to call it something...Call it Winning Ball. Cause that's what we're doing...We win games any way we have to. We have 20 wins by 3 or more runs...10 wins by 2 and 22 by 1. That adds up to 52 wins any way you cut it and with any label you want to put on it. Winning Ball sounds good to me!!

If you take away the 10 positive posts in this thread...you'd think we were losing 15-0. I used to like reading game threads...I'd actually get a feel for what was going on....but now it's just a b**** fest. From the time the game started there was b****ing....

MB is awesome. I've run out of compliments for the guy. He is the epitome of what a MLB pitcher should be. 3rd best pitcher in baseball the last 4 years and if you don't live in Chicago you probably don't even know him.

Come on Bmac. Let's see it tonight!!!!!!!!!

Sometiems you just cant make people happy.

QUOTE(Steff @ Jun 29, 2005 -> 09:17 AM) What they'd have to pay for the music would be in the millions.. not worth it. Oh I figured they already paid for the rights to use the music...so they can use it in their campaign anywhere...be it tv or at the park. Just goes to show you how much I know.... Either way...I'd love a commercial similar to that

Get rid of that fricken devil commercial and turn this video into a commercial. Buy some air time on the regular networks during the 5:00 or 6:00 news and play that video. It's a great tribute to the old and the new.

QUOTE(Steff @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 01:44 PM) Lisle Fest?? The closest I can come to hot air ballon is a glider plane. It was very cool.

QUOTE(S720 @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 01:38 PM) I have DirecTV. I think one of these channels: 639 or 640. I live in Chicago. yeah it will be right by Comcast.... I think 641. Just hit your guide button.

QUOTE(mreye @ Jun 28, 2005 -> 09:15 AM) Sign this guy through 2050!!! I agree!!!!!!!! With his mechanics, attitude, personality, work ethic...He's like a Manager/Owner/GM/Fan dream come true. He is one of the few players I would offer a long term contract too. I know JR doesn't like to do that for pitchers, but Mark has proven himself worthy. Id even work in there a free Limo trip to his hometown, when the sox have an off day, so he doesn't have to hitch. I really hope MB is around for a long time.

Well the main reason IMO is Willie's speed. If Gload is back and PK gets a hit in the 8th inning of a close game....we can pinch run Willie. This should have been done on numerous occasions already. Hopefully it was cause Ozzie didn't trust Timo or Ozuna to play first after taking PK out. We will see when Gload comes back if OZ makes the right call in those situations.

QUOTE(whitesox91403 @ Jun 27, 2005 -> 07:32 PM) Nice Post Oh thanks whitesox91403!! You actually made a post in this thread regarding MY post. There was a point in my thread about our perceptions of our pitchers vs others pitchers, but that was missed by most. I guess it's my fault for naming it 'Putting a freeze on the meltdown talk' I just thought it was a good play on words, instead it aligned my post with that one. Hey whatever... The sox will get it done!!

White Sox only looking for a big splash Any deals must have significant impact this year By Scott Merkin / MLB.com For now, Joe Crede's defensive skills overcome his inability to become a consistent offensive presence. (Otto Greule Jr./Getty Images) CHICAGO -- A section exists in the White Sox media guide, page No. 9, to be exact, titled "Ken Williams Notable Acquisitions as White Sox General Manager." The gray box covers two long columns of free agent signings and trades, including some of Williams' greatest hits around the July 31 non-waiver deadline, such as the acquisition of right-handed pitcher Freddy Garcia from Seattle on June 27 of last season. But with his team basically lapping the field as the halfway point of the 2005 season approaches, Williams might not be adding many names to that extensive list. Even the best of teams always could use a little fine-tuning, turning an American League Central champion into a bona fide World Series contender. Then again, this particular White Sox squad features such amazing chemistry that Williams is very cognizant of trying to fix something that isn't broken. "We are finding different ways to win every game, but chemistry is the most important," said White Sox closer Dustin Hermanson of the team's close-knit fit. "We are a family over here." "You can end up doing more harm than good, unless it's something that's so obvious that it's special," Williams added. "We'll go to battle every day with what we have for now. If there's an opportunity, it's my job to explore it." Williams was quick to point out a mantra invoked by general managers seemingly every year since the Wild Card came to fruition: With so many squads still in contention, only a few teams will be sellers. That situation makes it tougher for the rest of the league looking to improve. Rumors have targeted third base as the most clear-cut White Sox upgrade, with names such as Oakland's Eric Chavez, Cincinnati's Joe Randa and San Diego's Sean Burroughs reportedly being looked at to replace Joe Crede. Williams doesn't talk about possible moves, in deference and respect to the players who are currently giving 100 percent on a daily basis to make his team a winner. But while talking in Colorado recently about faulty trade possibilities, Williams sounded as if he had at least explored the Chavez avenue. "[Chavez] is not on the block. And trust me, I know that," Williams said at the time. "Trust me." complete coverage >Crede is a perfect example of maintaining the balance forged by the best team in baseball. While his offensive production has just started to come around, his defense at third appears to be virtually unparalleled in the American League. And it's defense, pitching and speed that have combined to make the White Sox so successful. Crede's understated humor also serves as a small part of the family atmosphere Hermanson described. Adding another solid setup man to the bullpen falls as a priority for Williams. The White Sox also could be in the market for a starting pitcher if Orlando Hernandez continues to have shoulder problems that frustrate both Williams and manager Ozzie Guillen. The first chance to fill that particular void has been given to Minor League phenom Brandon McCarthy, and Williams has confidence that other spots could be filled from within the organization -- much like the Angels did a few years ago with reliever Francisco Rodriguez. A few names to watch in that area, along with McCarthy, are Triple-A Charlotte outfielder Brian Anderson, Charlotte reliever Jeff Bajenaru and Double-A Birmingham closer Bobby Jenks, who was recently selected to play in the Futures Game. Williams has no qualms about making a deal that will benefit both teams in the equation, talking about how he called Milwaukee general manager Doug Melvin a few weeks ago and reminded Melvin of his prediction back in December that the Brewers were getting an All-Star in Carlos Lee as part of the Scott Podsednik deal. "It's nice to pick up the phone and make that sort of call," Williams said. "I want to make deals to help both teams because it's that much easier to pick up the phone and the guy believes what you say the next time." Williams still constantly works the phones, but in a departure from the past few years, there might not be any grandiose additions from the maverick general manager. Then again, if it means a chance to win a World Series title this season, Williams would pull the trigger in a heartbeat. "If we put ourselves in position to worry about that, it would be a pleasure," Williams said. "But we aren't going to make a move just to make a move. "Just because there's a big name out there, it doesn't mean we are going to like him or he will fit in here. But don't think for a second that, if I thought [a trade] gets us to the World Series, that we wouldn't aggressively pursue that move."

I only have the song. I'm quite sure the sox have the copyrights to that video...not sure how anyone can get it unless the Sox release it.

You want....I got!! I have this song in it's entirety. If someone can give me a place to post it, I will. It's only a 2 mb file.