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QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Mar 27, 2009 -> 08:40 PM) I didn't know Guthrie was mandated not to throw side sessions or anything like that. I also didn't know the 15IP which are less than what he would've gotten out of 3 weeks of ST, wouldn't allow for him to follow a training regime to get ready for the season. In fact, looking it up, Roy Oswalt who led the US in IP only pitched 11.2 innings and he didn't complain at all and I don't hear of him being so behind the other guys at Astros camp. I could maybe understand if it was a rookie who was going to be playing in the big leagues and he doesn't quite know everything he should be doing to get prepared, but for guys like Guthrie or Oliver Perez who state the WBC set them back, I think they're full of you know what. You don't need your manager on your ass 24/7 nor should you not know what you need to do to get ready for the upcoming season. All the stuff they supposedly need to do with the team could've been done on their own time. Especially considering since they played like twice a week. If I'm an owner or GM I do not want my players doing unsupervised side sessions. There's more to ST work than building up arm strength. It's for the coaches of the team that pays big money to work with a player

QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Mar 27, 2009 -> 05:40 PM) Because World Pride should always take a backseat to National Pride. Riiiiiiiiiight... Bud actually has it right. The best players should be mandated to play unless in the event of an injury. It's not like these guys are playing 20 games, and it's not like the pitchers are throwing 50IP+. What he's stating is that the US has a hard time of representation because the best players are afraid of 20 plate appearances they normally would've been getting in ST or 6 innings of pitching which is undoubtedly less than what they would pitch in ST. I don't doubt for a second that the guys actually there were trying their hardest as Matt Thornton said. The problem that's there is that the players and owners value their franchises more than international competition. It was something Bud created like 5 years ago, to me it's contrived and I value the MLB season much more over the WBC. Also, now he's not asking them to sacrifice just the regular ST, he's asking them to start training early so they're prepared for it. The way it's set up now players have been complaining they didn't get enough work in the off days so they are behind getting ready for the regular season, where they make millions of dollars. Gutherie (sp?) for the O's doesn't look like he'll be ready on the schedule the O's want him on.

QUOTE (beck72 @ Mar 27, 2009 -> 06:50 AM) I like the blend of LH [Getz, Allen, Jor. Danks] and RH hitters [beckham, Viciedo, Flowers, Shelby]. With Kenny talking about adding a leadoff type hitter in this year's draft [preferably a switch hitter for the OF], the sox should beef up their pitching. I know they added arms in last year's draft. But if they can't add a leadoff guy with their top pick, they should target arms with most of their remaining picks. Also, the sox could use another lefty power hitter or two, either from 1b or the OF. I hope with one of the picks they take a guy with signability questions. See if they can really hit the jackpot with this draft.

I know it was talked about on the board awhile ago, but I finally caught EPL Fan Zone, where EPL fans announce the games of their favorite teams... My God words can't describe how awesome this show is

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Mar 26, 2009 -> 02:41 PM) It's not really rumblings, Ozzie has pretty much come out and said that Anderson will make the team being the only right/elite defender of the bunch an given that the other 2 candidates blow ass you'd figure Brian would see his fair share of playing time in CF. (25% of the PA in a straight platoon) Cool, thanks for the update, I've been busy this week and didn't catch the Ozzie quotes. There's no excuse that he's not in CF at the end of EVERY game when the Sox have a lead

http://www.theonion.com/content/news_brief...ource=a-section Sums it up

Lackey has been shutdown with elbow "tightness." Source is the afternoon BBTN

I've heard some rumblings, I believe Levine mentioned it, that Anderson is definitely on the roster and they are just deciding who to platoon him with. Is that how you guys feel the situation has played out?

I think he will only be adequate defensively, but I have a feeling Fields is going to tear it up offensively this year

If I'm an owner and negotiating contracts, I'm doing the opposite of what Bud wants and asking players to put clauses in their contracts promising they won't play in the WBC

a major problem is the SPs status during it. The announcers said that the Japanese and other teams starters were getting ready in January to pitch in the WBC. The U.S. SPs are basically starting ST and going to the WBC team. We're talking million dollar arms and they shouldn't be risked for this contrived event. I know Dice-K and a few other MLB pitchers are doing it, but I don't want to see any Sox starters in this thing. Another problem teams are running into is their players aren't getting enough work in if they go to the WBC so now some are coming back to their clubs weeks behind their team. Look, I'm a little hypocritical about this thing because as a baseball fan I enjoyed watching a higher level of baseball in March, but ultimately I hope it goes away and the owners tell Bud to cool it. MLB has a VAST majority of the best players in the world, there's no need for this.

I'd take GMJ, but the Angels have to eat a vast majority of that contract. KW has put the Sox in good position to shed a bunch of payroll and I don't want to see them use some of that flexability on GMJ's contract

QUOTE (Hawkfan @ Mar 25, 2009 -> 10:53 AM) The real question is whether or not I should drop him from my fantasy baseball team now. I wouldn't, I think one of their starters falters a little early and they bring him up

he's annoying, but with his postseason achievements, yes

QUOTE (LosMediasBlancas @ Mar 19, 2009 -> 06:04 PM) One more reason not to hire a personal trainer. Today, I notice one of these idiots 'training' someone using one of those big, rubber balls full of air that people use for everything now it seems, I forget what they're called. Anyway, this genius slowly climbs up onto this thing, so that he is wobbling and barely able to stand on it. At this point, he has 100% of my attention, because we all know where this is headed. As I walk over to get a closer look, he goes into a really slow golf swing. Now I don't golf, so I'm not sure exactly how standing on this ball is supposed to improve your swing, but I bet he's fed this poor bastard some line about balance and strict form and discipline through your swing. I have to admit, up to this point, even though he's extremely wobbly, I'm impressed that he's still standing on it. Then the f***head goes into a full swing, loses his balance, falls off and hits his head on a mirrror. Yes, he was dumb enough to do it near a wall. There was a trainer at the gym I went to who was fat. I don't mean a little overweight, the guy was enormous. My friends and I would laugh our asses off when he was wearing his red shirt with "trainer" on the back. We called him "fat trainer" or "obese trainer." after like a week or two he switched to a shirt that said "staff" on the back.

QUOTE (knightni @ Mar 24, 2009 -> 12:39 PM) The options area underneath the new topic button on top has "Display Modes" - switch to standard. Thank you!! Me no smart in computers!

sleep!!! I know it's hard but sleep is one of the most underated parts of any successful fitness program. Don't overdue it either, working out for 2 hours isn't the answer, your body starts shutting down. Mix it up, have 4-5 different exercises for each body part, your body is smart and adapts to the same movement. don't do fad diets, change your lifestyle of eating, but I found giving yourself a cheat day helps a ton

OK, now when I look at threads it lists the first post then nests the replies, I like when full text of the replies are displayed. Can't get it back, please help!

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Mar 18, 2009 -> 03:06 PM) He's going to Mike North's web-based sports station with Offman and Coppock and Huebner..... I'm 99% we discussed this before, but your Av is from "Orgy of the Dead", correct?

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Mar 18, 2009 -> 03:06 PM) He's going to Mike North's web-based sports station with Offman and Coppock and Huebner..... First person who is going there who I actually might give a listen, always have liked Hood. I believe Rogers is going there too

No word on what his next step is or reasons. Mods, if you think this should be merged with another thread please do

interesting read, thanks for posting. I never knew that about the Thomas draft and the Cubs connection.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Mar 18, 2009 -> 11:56 AM) I'll be there too. cool, where you staying? I'm staying at Harrah's, but tournament will be watched at Venitian (sp?, my head is already there!) book. I usually bust out my game worn Wunsch jersey once a trip to vegas so if you see it come up and say hi. Here's some first round games I like, i'll just list who I will bet USC UCLA Memphis Clemson Cal Mich. St. Arizona West Va The 'Cuse

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Mar 18, 2009 -> 01:41 PM) Whether or not he was one Did it ever get resolved? Because if he was claiming IL all that had to be done was he PM'd someone his name and they go to iardc.org and search him. We're all on there! I vaguely remember this argument though, I think he would just claim it and was not willing to back it up

QUOTE (Jenks Heat @ Mar 18, 2009 -> 12:30 PM) I heard yesterday that the Lions are thinking of offering the Number 1 pick for him. Essentially Stafford for Cutler..... With the money that first round picks are guaranteed every year I would trade it every time unless there was a real need when my pick came up. I would be shocked if the Broncos would want that due to, as you said, the $$$ involved. If I was the Broncos I wouldn't really want anything higher than a second half of the 1st pick and more