ChiSox_Sonix

QUOTE (zenryan @ Nov 4, 2009 -> 11:00 PM) But I dont think any fans will ever top this. From what I've heard Edmonton is a great place to watch a hockey game

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Nov 4, 2009 -> 04:39 PM) I think Pedro gets destroyed tonight. I so hope you're wrong. I wouldn't be surprised if 10 runs have been scored and they're into both pens by the 5th though.

QUOTE (G&T @ Nov 4, 2009 -> 04:47 PM) Last year I think Danks' agent said he wanted a Lester type deal. That's 5 years, $30M, plus an option for a 6th year at $13M. That's really not a bad contract. Obviously the length is concerning if he ever suffers injuries but even then at $6M per year that's hardly crippling

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Nov 4, 2009 -> 10:02 AM) Ugh. SO lame. Add that to the list with Flash Forward as shows with a good premise but awful execution. False.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 2, 2009 -> 07:57 PM) A contestant on the Teen Jeopardy show just used "Sean Connery" as an answer in final Jeopardy because he didn't know the answer. That's awesome

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Nov 2, 2009 -> 03:41 PM) Being that anyone under the age of 18 can not have a medical procedure under the age of 18, then no abortion for a woman under the age of 18 should be allowed unless it is with parental consent. Bingo.

QUOTE (knightni @ Nov 2, 2009 -> 03:29 PM) http://www.sporcle.com/games/Mercury303/mvps89_Present I got 70. How 'bout you? 86 Missed 2 NBA, 5 AL, 4 NL, 4 NFL, 2 NHL

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Nov 2, 2009 -> 03:00 PM) I'd like to hear people's perceived benefit for requiring the parental consent. Is it to avoid the abortion in the first place? To have a chance to scold their kid? Same reason minor's can't do many of the things they can not do without parental consent.

QUOTE (knightni @ Nov 2, 2009 -> 02:59 PM) He's showing a video of him and his friend when they got on TV. Ah, cool for him. But when I first looked at this video too I also thought "wtf is going on here?"

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Nov 2, 2009 -> 01:22 PM) Where else was this thread going to go ChiSox? Since when does having a thread (albeit a comical one) that is critical of Jayson Nix, a guy who should be competing for Chris Getzs' job has nothing to do with Chris Getz? And can we be done with the ""this organization has recognized Getz's talent crap?" This organization wanted to start Jerry Owens and Dewayne Wise over the likes of Carlos Quentin and Nick Swisher over the last couple of years. I'm very unconcerned with what Ozzie thinks is right, and more concerned with what the numbers and a discerning eye tell me. It had nothing to do with Chris Getz when it was only about Jayson Nix. You've brought the Getz vs Nix argument into several threads now and you were even asked by Gage to leave it to the Getz vs Nix thread in one of them. Point is, it's just beating a dead horse. The thread was started by the poster as a lighter somewhat comical one. The Getz vs Nix argument didn't come up but by you bringing Getz into it what did you expect to happen?

Urban Meyer suspends Brandon Spikes for the first half of their next game. Way to send a message!

QUOTE (Pants Rowland @ Nov 2, 2009 -> 11:40 AM) I might be mistaken, but wasn't he even more instrumental in segregation of the major leagues than Judge Landis? Yeah, importance doesn't always correlate to positives. He also was one of the first "superstars" of the game and was an extremely popular and influential player.

QUOTE (Kenny Hates Prospects @ Nov 2, 2009 -> 11:14 AM) I don't think they're going to just give him away, but I think he could be had without us having to give up our best pieces. I think it depends whether or not the Marlins think Stanton will be ready next year. If they think he is or will be by June they might trade him, but as of now the Marlins do plan on competing and if you had to pencil in their OF as is Ross would be starting alongside Coghlan and Maybin.

QUOTE (bmags @ Nov 2, 2009 -> 10:33 AM) blah blah blah let's coddle Y2HH some more, his opinions seem worth it. Wow....

QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Nov 1, 2009 -> 10:50 PM) No thanks,we don't need her. I see what you did there, hahaha

QUOTE (iamshack @ Oct 31, 2009 -> 03:08 PM) They should really give you more time for that. Almost impossible to get more than 70 or so...I got 51, and obviously missed plenty I knew, but still very difficult. I've never even heard of Cap Anson, the Cubs number 1 hit leader. 83. He's actually one of the most important figures in early baseball history. I learned a lot about him from a class I took in college.

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Nov 2, 2009 -> 09:19 AM) Chris Getz hit as many homeruns as David Eckstein and stole as many bases as Brandon Phillips. Must be some kinda of grinder-superstar hybrid. Regardless, it sounds tasty. Just because a thread is about Jayson Nix doesn't mean you always have to bring up Chris Getz in it...

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Oct 30, 2009 -> 12:33 PM) 4M might turn into a bargain or it might turn into 4M that could have went towards the Sox fixing the pen or something along those lines that I consider much more important. Hermida is a non-tender candidate and to suggest trading Danks (a guy with tons of tools himself who hasn't yet flopped at the major league level) for a guy who has flopped so to speak at the major league level and makes a few mill more would be foolish. Josh Fields is in a similar spot to Hermida and my offer wouldn't go much higher than Josh Fields (ie, I'd add a pitcher with the ability to play in the majors, but none that I thought that had the ability to be an above average piece). So Torres would be fine, even though I think he'll have some value for the Sox potentially as a long-reliever. Oh i'm not proposing Danks for Hermida (I don't know if Florida would even want him for one) but I just don't think a package like Fields + Nunez/Link/Torres would get it done. If they are dead set on trading him some team will offer them something good.

QUOTE (chimpy2121 @ Oct 29, 2009 -> 01:27 PM) The only player we lost is TD. Don't get me wrong, he was amazing at FSU, but I feel that Leonard was forced to run the offense through him. This also meant a lot of bad shots and turnovers trying to get him the ball. I expect to see more offense from the team as a whole this year although we lost Toney, especially since everyone besides him is coming back. Coach Ham is also trying to use the teams athleticism to his advantage and wants to up the tempo which will be nice to see from a Florida St team. I don't expect to beat Ohio St (which I'm upset we're on the road again this year, I've only seen one Big 10/ACC game in my four years and it was vs Minn). I don't expect to win the ACC this year at all, but I do think we make the dance again. I also wish we played Duke and UNC at home, but what can you do. I hope Soloman comes back too after this season, but he is already receiving the hype. That being said, I can't wait for Tuesday for the exhibition game to see Snaer and Shannon (built like a Clemson PF) play. I also expect Gibson to have a break out year. Hopefully I get to Disney too over Thanksgiving break to see the Old Spice Classic Tournament. And Echefu. That's 30 points and 2 of the top 3 scorers right there between the two of them. I'm just sayin, they continually disappoint.

QUOTE (zenryan @ Oct 29, 2009 -> 07:11 PM) I've always liked Virginia's and Nebraska's helmet. But my favorite is probably Florida State's. I think Brian Kelly could find a few better options in the next year or two than Illinois. I bet FSU is kicking themselves right now with Jimbo Fischer being their Head Coach in Waiting. I agree with Florida State. I also like Michigan's and TCU's.

I believe every word of it. The NBA is dirty. The Sacto-LA series in 2002 confirmed that for me. I have no doubt in my mind.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Oct 29, 2009 -> 04:34 PM) If he makes 4 mill a year it is a bit of a salary dump. Yes he has potential, but he has failed to live up to it thus far, just like Fields has. I certainly wouldn't trade Danks for Hermida. He made about 2.1M this past year IIRC. In arbitration I doubt that goes up past 3M considering it wasnt a great year. The Marlins OF is crowded but that is still a manageable price tag for them to keep him. They may want to trade him b/c of his salary but they won't give him away b/c of it. And even at 4M the tools that guy has he could easily become a bargain. QUOTE (beck72 @ Oct 29, 2009 -> 05:06 PM) Hermida isn't the answer. Mark Kotsay is likely to outperform Hermida in 2010. The sox need a lefty bat who can also play above avg. defense. Might as well wait until Jordan Danks is ready than trade some talent for Hermida. Ok well that's just a gross exaggeration.

QUOTE (striker62704 @ Oct 29, 2009 -> 12:48 PM) I was thinking more in the lines of Fields or a talented unproven arm like Link or Nunez. They want the salary dump so as long as they get decent talent in return they would be happy. IMO Except this isnt a salary dump so they'll actually need to get quality in return.

Hermida has the tools to be a high quality corner outfielder no doubt about it. Whether he ever comes close to reaching that however is very suspect at this time. Several years ago the Marlins would have never dreamed of trading him. His stock is fairly low and although he wouldn't be my first option as JD's replacement I would definitely welcome a trade to bring him here for the right price. The problem of course is the Marlins are a tough trade partner. It seems they rarely "lose" on deals they make. Realistically, the Marlins would probably ask for a player + pitcher package. They don't need Danks; their OF looks solid for the next 10 years already. Hermida is also not worth either Flowers, Viciedo or Hudson IMO so I don't even know what they'd ask from us.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Oct 29, 2009 -> 11:20 AM) The Yankees, in turn, have faced nothing like the Phillies offense to this point in the playoffs either. The two offenses are really not as different as many make them out to be... In fact, the Phillies offense may even be the more potent one in Yankee Stadium with that short porch in right (Rollins, Utley, Howard, Ibanez)