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That is what's been difficult watching the Sox the last several years. All the lousy players, the black holes. Beckham, Gillaspie, LaRoche, Flowers (as much as I loved him I concede he wasn't much), Viciedo, so many bad ballplayers getting a ton of at bats as well as fielding opps. Good thread.

Watching Avi in the cage made me wonder something you might be able to answer for me. I would have started a new thread but it's kind of random/silly and people would probably jump me. I was wondering ... during the season and spring training, especially baseball teams need men to throw BP, extra BP, so many BP pitches to hitters. How do teams get this accomplished? You'd think if coaches throw BP every single day to 40 players or more, their arms would fall off. Seriously ... who throws all this BP during spring traning and the regular season. I can't imagine 50 year old coaches' arms being able to throw 50 to 70 mph fastballs to hitters all day/every day without their arms falling off. Do teams employ 50 college kids to throw BP or ???

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 24, 2016 -> 11:11 PM) I mean it isn't like he posted in a thread asking for relationship advice or something. Amen. Let's cut to the chase. If he has sex with her and daddy finds out, daddy will likely be incensed. We're talking real world here. Most every involved dad is going to FREAK if his daughter, who is in high school, is intimate with a 25-year-old. It has nothing to do with what type of person the 25 year old is. Americans are definitely hung up on age in regards to relationships. In this case, however, it's high school aged woman we're talking about being matched with a person old enough to be out of college by two years and that makes it improper in the eyes of MOST all Americans. Some daddys would greet the guy at the door with the proverbial shotgun. in the Married With Children reruns I think of what Al Bundy would do. BOOM head slam into the wall.

Tony is a wise man. Heed his advice.

Free college IMO is actually a good idea. But I guess it's socialist so it can't be accomplished.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Feb 24, 2016 -> 10:24 PM) Hillary has been bleeding support from young people and the disaffected whites who in large majorities voted for her over Obama in 2008. Trump actually got around 40% from Hispanics, women and evangelicals in NV, which is kind of amazing when you consider his comments on Mexicans, immigration, border walls and the Pope. Otoh, 20% more of the voters in NV were mad/angry with their government compared to the first three states. Remember, the Bundys are from there. Cruz has to win TX. Kasich is done. And Trump's way up on Rubio in his home state of Florida. At any rate, his attack on Rubio from here on out is simple..."Marco, you'd make a great VP but you're just not ready to be the top dog." And he can keep playing the card of the GOP and Priebus are being unfair, so he'll just go independent and make it impossible to beat Clinton or protect the SC nomination. That's a big risk to take, deliberately alienating him and having a repeat of 1964 with Goldwater. It's hard to believe the Republicans are so ill prepared nowadays for presidential elections they can't even nominate a VERY PRESIDENTIAL candidate. Mr. Kasisch is beloved in Ohio. He is classy and Presidential. And he's ... about out. Caulfield you must agree Kasisch was the guy the Republicans needed to get nominated as their candidate.

I've been reading Balta's posts about Republican platform of racism which makes me shake my head. But it got me to thinking about the Clinton's relationship with African American voters. It's the stuff of which landslides are made. Once Bernie is done and drops out, there's gonna be the biggest lovefest in political history regarding Hillary and how everybody (cept young women) love her. Folks, if it is she vs. Trump, Trump's head is going to explode over the coverage of the election. It's gonna be entertaining. Get ready for fireworks. If I'm posting too much about Hillary let me know. I just sense the biggest landslide in presidential election history coming up. Remember, once Bernie is out, the Democrats WILL rally from all nooks and crannies to sing her praises. That's why some of us call it a "coronation."

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Feb 23, 2016 -> 05:51 PM) Yeah...no...hell no. I am an open minded person but I'm making the claim right now, under zero circumstances would I have an open mind. None. My only reaction would be that this guy is some looser that has had to stoop to this level to try and pick up a girl. Some might disagree with me and I hope to hell I never am put in this situation by my daughter but that is the reality and I'm just telling it like I see it and that is what I'd tell my daughter and I'd obviously probably at this point already be in trouble with my daughter (because she got to this point). Note: Chili, I'm not calling you out, you asked what people's opinions were and I'm just being straight with no filter. A dad really can't have an open mind in this situation for one reason -- she's in high school. Society says no way

QUOTE (iamshack @ Feb 20, 2016 -> 06:26 PM) All I am saying is that we shouldn't allow what our friends or coworkers think to determine who we decide makes us happy. Again, I think obeying the law is a good baseline. And while it may be a bit tough at the particular ages they are at because of what others might think, in two years, no one would think anything of them being together. It matters what her mom and dad think. She is barely legal, as they say, and still in high school for gosh sakes. Dating a 26 year old is a big deal. SHe still lives at home. This isn't like a 42-year-old going out with a 26 year old who has been out of school 3 years.

QUOTE (fathom @ Feb 23, 2016 -> 05:25 AM) IMO, Rollins is in the drivers seat. If he hits .280 in spring training give him the job. Thing is, his presence is going to steal so many at bats from our young shortstops. HOpe we have a lot of split squad days.

I'd love some articles about which veterans reported fat and actually need to get with it during spring training to lose the pounds from Thanksgiving/Christmas dinners and loafing through the cold winter.

QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Feb 21, 2016 -> 09:24 PM) Christ, how mant times do we have to read your anti-Hillary posts. WE GET IT, YOU HATE HER! I'm no fan of hers either but you are annoying me to the point of wanting to vote for her and hope she wins just to shut you up FFS. I'm trying to spark discussion, giving the pro Hillary types chances to tell me why she's not evil.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Feb 20, 2016 -> 02:24 PM) But the sound advice is NOT to get serious with a high school student and start introducing her to his friends & family. The vast majority of people will judge him over it and for what? A good time for a few weeks/months? The odds of this turning into a serious relationship are incredibly small. The stain on his reputation (rightly or wrongly) will last much longer. Very good point. No matter how you slice the fact some 18 year olds are very mature, etc., this person is still in high school and like White Sox said, Chili will be judged by pretty much everybody he introduces her to. People are hung up on age in this country BIG TIME. I agree with some former football player who was saying once you hit 30, your age should be listed as 3. At 40 it should be listed as 4 and 50 it should be 5. There's not a lot of difference between 30 and 39 and 40 and 49, etc.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Feb 21, 2016 -> 07:57 AM) Barring a major new finding with the e-mail scandal, it's back to normal again in the Democratic Party. Would have been a real test of her campaign staff if she managed to lose Nevada but more pragmatic voters won out in the end. She's also going to figure out why she's not doing very well with Hispanics going forward. Who wins between Trump and Rubio is basically the only compelling media storyline left to play out before the conventions. True, dat. It just doesn't seem like the public cares about the email thing. I keep hearing pundits say anybody else would be in jail by now over the email breaches of security, but she's leading a charmed life. The Republicans' only hope is if the FBI gets very aggressive and pissed off and demands accountability from Hillary as in formal charges being filed.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Feb 21, 2016 -> 07:48 AM) Now the Republicans have to get Kasich to drop out (with the possibility of the VP spot dangled for being a good soldier) and try to push the GOP establishment money and macine 100% behind Rubio. Carson's votes will (eventually) mostly go to Cruz and Trump...but he'll stay in at least through Super Tuesday in all likelihood. Finally, just keep arguing Cruz is another Santorum/Huckabee, doesn't have anyone of significance who wants to endorse or work with him and that he's too divisive because of his religious fundamentalism to win a national election. Rubio is pretty religious himself. Admittedly I haven't watched much of him but I watched his speech tonight in which he was as happy as if he placed first. And he mentioned God A LOT. I'd say several specific references including leaving the nomination in God's hands. I think it's Trump's time as they say, and with so many months before the election and him sure to anger everybody before it's over, I'd say Hillary's path to the White House is pretty easy. The Republicans need to develop a serious candidate to try to knock her out after four years cause IMO those four years are going to be very very grim. As far as the present, there's no way in hell Trump mania is going to last through Election Day. Sure he'll get the nomination, but he's going to implode, likely during his 1-1 debates with Hillary. His attacks on Hillary are going to seem excessively rude IMO.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Feb 20, 2016 -> 08:10 AM) I asked her about prom, not because I wanted to go obviously, just because I was curious. She said she doesn't do any of that HS stuff and can't handle being around people who goes to school with. Chili none of my opinions on the matter have anything to do with you. I think you are cool. Are you worried about what her dad is gonna do/say if he finds out u are dating her?

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Feb 20, 2016 -> 12:32 AM) https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix...ling-the-truth/ Please pass this onto the RNC. They should just make one ad with this video sequence and play it over for the general election in every state one million times. I'm speechless. I'm cautious about Trump ever since reading that opinion piece on him by Leonard Pitts, but I cannot for the life of me see how anybody could ever justify voting for Hillary Clinton, especially after reading that. At this point, I'd take Bernie or Kasich and get 'em good Veep candidates and call it a day.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Feb 20, 2016 -> 05:04 AM) No, chili said she is in high school Wow. I don't think a 25 year old can be going out with a high school senior. That would mean prom date is a 25 year old. That's too old for a high schooler IMO.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Feb 20, 2016 -> 03:44 AM) Honest question shack, but if you had an 18 year old daughter in high school, would you want her dating a 25 year old? I guess I don't see how some arbitrary age requirement that it makes it legal also makes it morally acceptable. IMO, kids in high school are not adults. For an adult man to date or sleep with one is weird to me. I'm not going to call Joe some sort of monster or anything like it, but it definitely feels morally wrong to me and I wouldn't partake in such actions. And that's great to say "life is too short to worry what other people think", but people's perceptions can have long-term consequences. Unless this chick is his potential soul mate, being known as the 25 year old picking up high school chicks may have a negative impact in his social circle and for what gain? He wanted some feedback from the site and for the most part I think the responses have been pretty fair. And question for you Joe, but how did you meet this girl? I don't think we're sure she is in high school. She could be 18 and a freshman in college. If she's in high school and living at home I think we'd all agree society would look down upon this one. Like chisox said, bringing a bat to the door might be in order. It's a big difference if she's in college.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Feb 19, 2016 -> 08:07 AM) I'll keep this brief and not go in to much detail, but.....how many years younger than a guy is "too young" would you surmise? Or is it probably more likely based on a sliding scale. Long story short, I am talking to a girl younger than me and while I feel weird about it, no one I work with seems to care. It's my family/friends that I worry about. I'm almost afraid to introduce her to them for fear they will question her age. For anyone who doesn't know my age, she's 18. How old would I be if I was too old for her? I'll hang up and listen. I'm not big on ageism in relationships. But age is so fricking important to the people who "judge" the appropriateness of relationships. I'd say if you are 30 or older most people would think you are taking advantage of an 18 year old. Maybe 29 going on 30 as well. If she is in high school at 18, if you are out of college most everybody would also judge you as doing something improper. I'd say if you are 30 or older, in this day and age, you'd be considered inappropriate by 95 percent of people out there.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Feb 19, 2016 -> 04:50 AM) No she didn't realize it. I just ignored her after that. It's been 5 years and she wants to get married within the next 2 and I just don't think I'm ready for that. On top of that, she wants to have kids before were 30 (we both just turned 24). I'm just not ready for all that right now and it's been 5 years, I do love and care about her, but it seems like we just want different things in our lives at this moment. It sucks. That is very tough. I feel for you because obviously you don't want what she wants and ultimately unless you give in, this is going to end with a breakup. And I would think she believes that she's found her husband when in reality she may have to start all over with somebody else again. Does she have a good job? Do you have a good job yet?

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Feb 18, 2016 -> 05:46 PM) How long were you dating? I'm kind of in the same boat that everything I do is critiqued. I've been dating my girlfriend for 5 years and she wants to move in after I graduate in May, but I really don't want to because I don't have a job lined up yet and no money for rent on a place. Just last week she said I was spreading mayonnaise on my sandwich wrong. I dropped the knife and walked out of the kitchen. Great job walking out of the kitchen! Did she realize she was out of line? Or did she simply ignore your awesome response? You can't let her move in with you until she is tested some more. If she keeps pulling s*** like that, she definitely deserves the boot. Life is too short to be with somebody who would critique how you put mayo on a sandwich.

Surprised nobody remembers the old corned beef sandwich grill and regular beef sandwich grill. They had em at old Comiskey and I think initially all the food moved over to the new Cell.

QUOTE (InTheDriversSeat @ Feb 17, 2016 -> 03:30 AM) Last September, Sun-Times writer Michael Sneed wrote that a NIU football game would be played in 2016: http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/7/71/9873...-cell-next-year But the NIU Athletic Director denied Michael Sneed's story at the time: http://www.daily-chronicle.com/2015/09/25/...-field/ao5jo3s/ Apparently he was wrong because today (February 16th) Crain's Chicago Business wrote that a NIU football game will happen at USCF, and the details will be announced tomorrow at an event: http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/201...at-u-s-cellular I bet Roger Bossard is happy that the football game will be scheduled after the baseball postseason is over. . Won't they tear up the beautiful grass? Why would they allow football at the Cell when Soldier Field has to be available for NIU?

Does the Cell still have delicious corned beef and beef sandwiches off the grill?