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QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Feb 14, 2005 -> 01:27 PM) That's kind of weird. The updates have to be available if you have the computer version, don't they? I was thinking of maybe getting it for the computer this year since I don't have a system here, and I spend enough time on the computer as is. If you had an awesome graphics card and a good controller, it may be worth it. Otherwise, it's not gonna be that great in terms of game play. I remember a lot of people on the EA forums complaining last season that the graphics were very choppy.

I got my girlfriend a yankee candle, a card and some perfume, hopefully she'll be happy with that. She's not the mushy type, so I think she'll be more than fine with it. And yes, it is a ridiculous holiday.

QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Feb 14, 2005 -> 01:24 PM) I only have a Game Cube @ home (brother's decision). From what I understand, if you have an XBox or PS2, you can get on the internet w/ your system and there's updates available for downloading. I think it's only for PS2, I don't remember updates being available for Xbox this past year.

For limiting spyware and pop-ups, it's well worth it. BTW, I am running it and I've not noticed anything running slow whatsoever. It's just as fast, if not faster, than IE for me.

It brings me great excitement to announce the newest member of the moderating team for what used to be called the Sports Bar before Gage and Heads botched the name. greasy has been one of our best posters since the moment he joined Soxtalk and will make a great moderator for the Sports Bar. This is my first appointment for a mod since joining the admin team here at the site and I couldn't have had a better poster to promote. Here's to a long and successful career as a moderator for ya greasy.... I hope everyone else will join me in welcoming him aboard to the moderating team.

QUOTE(Spod=Ratings @ Feb 13, 2005 -> 03:55 PM) when it says which player would you rather have JD Drew or Maggs i would take maggs but other then that it seems right to me I wouldn't, JD Drew has more talent and looks to have put his injury plagued past behind him. He is also younger.

QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ Feb 13, 2005 -> 04:27 PM) Larkin officialy retired. Hired in Nationals front office. MLB Link Good move for Bowden, I really like Larkin and admire him for playing his whole career with one club. He was an all-star player for a long time and was the best player on the 1990 World Series championship team. Hopefully he does well in his front office ventures.

QUOTE(JimH @ Feb 13, 2005 -> 04:11 PM) More walks than strikeouts for Owens in the Arizona Fall League this year, 74 AB's with 11 walks and 8 K's. They must have thought something of him if they sent him to the AFL. Apparently Bowden is obsessed with Escobar (at least that's what the earlier post said) so maybe we did indeed get a steal.

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Feb 13, 2005 -> 12:39 AM) Nothing like talking s*** about a guy who is gone from the board. Hey, I wasn't the one who said D12 has White Sox tattoos.

By the way, I just pulled out the old Prospect Handbook for 2004 and Owens is their 17th best prospect, according to BA. Here is what it says: (Please note that this is from BEFORE last season.)

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Feb 13, 2005 -> 03:07 PM) Can anyone answer if Savannah is a low-A or high-A? I'm assuming high-A, considering that Owens was 23 last season, but can anyone answer that for sure...? It's low-A, Brevard County is high-A for Washington.

For Jas, Heads, Rex, Andrew, Dan or Cerb: Where does Owens fit this year in the Sox minor league system? Where do you envision him starting the year?

Like AJ said at Soxfest, quit worrying about the Twins and worry about the White Sox.

I'd also like to add that this is a good deal (career wise) for Escobar, who pretty much had no shot of breaking camp with the Sox. Now he goes to a Nationals team with an outfield of: Terrmel Sledge, Endy Chavez and Jose Guillen. I think he's got a decent shot of being the 4th outfielder for them, if he does anything in spring training.

QUOTE(Jabroni @ Feb 13, 2005 -> 02:45 PM) Why? Escobar is 26 and has done nothing in the majors. He was once a great prospect with the Mets but has done nothing since because of injuries. I'd rather have a leadoff hitter prospect incase Podsednik is a bust. This guy isn't even close to be a replacement if Pods is a bust, my friend. He is a ways away from the big leagues. This was clearly a move to open roster space for a MIF signing.

Probably my favorite is when he called Jeff Bajenaru "Benji." Obviously unable to pronounce Bajenaru, he comes up with Benji. Classic.

Are we now going to trade this guy to the Bears? I hear they need some receivers.

QUOTE(Jeckle2000 @ Feb 13, 2005 -> 12:09 PM) At least this is better then those guys selling their friendship... Mine however is on sale however for $99.95 a week... Do you offer a financing plan?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...item=5162716418 What a complete moron, even if it is supposed to be a "joke."

QUOTE(Purdue129 @ Feb 13, 2005 -> 12:43 AM) Didn't see this in the thread yet, but Gamestop.com and Best Buy both have the game listed at $29.99 Don't know if it's just for pre-orders, but That's the retail price for the game, which is badass.

QUOTE(Brando Fan @ Feb 13, 2005 -> 12:25 AM) Why was I deleted? Maybe because you aren't supposed to be posting since you are banned.

QUOTE(silver and black @ Feb 12, 2005 -> 05:01 PM) i dunno, but vince(cwsox) and i are planning a trip to the hump dome to see the twins vs sox. I don't know who is else is going though... Maybe he'll bring D12 (and their sox tattoos) along...

QUOTE(Jeckle2000 @ Feb 12, 2005 -> 04:40 PM) This has what to do with the Sox? I was asking myself the same thing, this gets moved to SL&P.

Any chance we can get a wallpaper of some of the Sox minor leagues together, such as Sweeney, Anderson, BMac and co. Another good idea would be one with A Row. You've been doing an awesome job gold, i've got the Buehrle wallpaper on both of my computers.

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Feb 12, 2005 -> 03:54 AM) I don't think the chat's working now, but I know Yahtzee (that's what he'll always be known to me) has said that it'll be back up when the season starts. I wonder if that Jerry Reinsdorf Bot will be coming back as well. I think there are plans for a new chatroom for Soxtalk. Details should be available as we get closer to the season.