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QUOTE(Heads22 @ Dec 6, 2005 -> 06:19 PM) I love the instate games in the state of Iowa. I know a lot of Illinois State people like the system. You able to watch Jas? UNI has looked good down low. Iowa 38, Northern Iowa 38, 13:59 No, I don't have the game, but I know Iowa is losing. I have a gametracker up and am looking at it ocassionally when I take a break from reading my government acctg book.

36-35 early in the 2nd half. Iowa is just clining to the lead against a team that usually plays them tough.

As a seller I typically leave feedback when I receive payment As a buyer I leave Feedback when I receive the good and it is as expected I always figure the seller is the 1st to leave feedback. I rarely use Ebay anymore, but just recently (thanks to packing up and getting ready for a move) I've found some stuff I don't use anymore and have gotten rid of it. Ebay was a much better place to buy stuff a few years back, but you are able to get more money for stuff you sell now (since they have such a widespread reach).

QUOTE(nitetrain8601 @ Dec 6, 2005 -> 10:59 AM) Look at the SB's as well. He's a complete player. Prior for Abreu straight up would be fair. The Cubs would be getting fleeced, imo.

I think this was a good hire. Grady Little is a good baseball guy and I thought he got the shaft unfairly in Boston (although it worked well for them since they won the Series the next year).

Is he going to be at Fest?

QUOTE(Benchwarmerjim @ Dec 6, 2005 -> 05:09 PM) Jim Daniels got me hooked on Fox Sports Radio. That man and he crew were awesome but when he left, I listened to less and less and now I only listen late Saturday nights but on the FSR affilate in my area, they carry Rush at 11 am, so when Id wake up I heard a bit of him. I didnt really like his program. He made for a great alarm clock. Hear his voice, roll out ofbed as quick as possible. lol But, now I listen to National Public Radio/Minnesota Public Radio most of the time Jim Daniels used to do the night show right? Like late nights? If that was him and I think it was (he had a few other guys usually) it was a really entertaining show.

QUOTE(SSH2005 @ Dec 6, 2005 -> 03:31 PM) His AA numbers were pretty good. He doesn't have much power but if he plays decent defense at 3B and 2B, he might not be that bad to take a flier on. I'd rather have a guy with potential like Howard on our roster than Timo Perez. We will not make a Rule V selection (at the major league level). Howard and Timo aren't even a consideration because Timo wouldn't be taking Howard's roster spot. Point is, good Rule V players come from good teams (teams like the Sox, Angels) that have a lot of talent at the major league level and don't have room to get them on the 40 man roster. That problem doesn't happen with bad teams and thats why you see the better teams typically lose a bunch of guys in the Rule V draft (and usually they go to horrid teams). If this Howard guy was as good as some of you are implying, the Reds would have put him on the 40. The Reds obviously are taking a risk, but my guess is they either dont' think he'll be picked or don't think that highly of him to begin with. For example...Fabio Castro >>> Howard (Castro is a guy that may get snagged from the Sox system).

Sox aren't going to take someone in the Rule V (not at the major league level).

Book a flight out to AZ if its at all possible Tony. You could get whatever auto you want there, plus you get to enjoy great weather and you get a quick early baseball fix.

Thanks for the updates. Its really appreciated.

It is pretty damn smart of them to totally underprice the market. The system's specs are purely pedestrian but I think they will get a lot of sales based on the price, plus you may see a lot of people pick it up as a secondary system because Nintendo tends to have some great multi-player games. Hell, I still play the old school, super nintendo Mario Kart (that game freaking rocks). That said I'll be grabbing an Xbox 360 or PS3 (regardless I'll be buying a PS3 to flip on ebay) when the College Baseball game comes out. If the PS3 is 500 bucks, well than it will make my decision of picking up a 360 really easy.

QUOTE(aboz56 @ Dec 6, 2005 -> 03:54 PM) The Herd on ESPN Radio, although for you Chicagoans, he is not on up there due to the talentless Silvy and Carmen. Chicago would be much better suited getting the Herd. The Herd is outstanding. Probably my favorite radio show. I still like the Dan Patrick Show 2nd, but its nowhere near where it once was (back when Dibs was the cohost).

Wow, my thoughts and prayers are with your family. Hopefully the operation goes well. :prays

s***ty s***ty story Mike. Makes the cold I'm suffering for during crunch time seem minimal. Good to hear your alright and hopefully that presentation went well (if you could even think). I do think you got a viable excuse (teach my ears are ringing from having my car totaled).

Umm, maybe I'm crazy, but its not like the Reds are oozing with good players. If this guy was any good I'd think they'd have him on their 40 man roster. Call me skeptical although he had a monster AFL.

The game isn't till tomorrow right?

QUOTE(qwerty @ Dec 6, 2005 -> 02:52 PM) For his overated offense you mean. Here's the thing with his offense. When he is absolutely on fire you don't see the Bulls really pull out or extend leads. I think there is something to be said for that and I really don't think he's near the player some make him out to be (I am pretty sure you tend to feel similar as I do qwerty).

QUOTE(Randar68 @ Dec 6, 2005 -> 02:08 PM) How about this one: "Juan Uribe will make $4.15 million in 2007 and a team option for $5 million in 2008 if he is still with the White Sox." For the record, Valido would make $330k or so if he was ready to play in the majors. For equal defense, if he hits anywhere near what Uribe hits, .260 with occassional power, it would be stupid to pay Uribe 4-5 million in lieu of Valido... Uribe contract status: Juan Uribe: signed 3-year deal worth 9.75M thru the 2007 season on 12/16/04- he will make 2.15M in 2005, 3.15M in 2006 and 4.15M in 2007- + the deal includes a 5M Team Option for 2008 or a 300K buyout Agent: Scot Boras?/Martin Arburua? Service Time: 3.089 I don't think it would be equal defense. Every one of Uribe's tools (except speed) is better than Valido's. If Uribe continues to develop there is no reason he won't be the starting shortstop on the southside for a long time.

QUOTE(SSH2005 @ Dec 6, 2005 -> 11:36 AM) Those would be two excellent moves in my opinion. 1.) Sign Mike Myers. 2.) Trade Damaso Marte to the Padres for Sean Burroughs. The trade actually makes sense for both teams. The Padres don't have any established lefty relievers on their 25-man roster. Burroughs supposedly plays gold glove defense at third base and also can play some second base. After a trade like this, our offseason would be complete. And the Score is reporting that Kenny is looking for a utility infielder and looking to sign a lefty so he can possibly trade Marte. You guys know how stupid it would be for the Sox to trade a left handed arm like Marte for Burroughs. It would be assinine. Get your heads out of your butts and realize that despite a down season, he's still one of the better lefty relievers in the game. He still has great stuff and got himself into a funk, but there is no reason to do something stupid like trading him for Sean Burroughs only to sign a guy thats not as good as him (Mike Myers). Marte isn't about to get traded and it doesn't sound like Kenny has much any more moves on tap.

QUOTE(GreatScott82 @ Dec 6, 2005 -> 07:36 AM) Vazquez is a head case. No thank you. Keep Garland for '06. TB would want a few players that are garunteed for 3 to 4 years down the road. Vazquez is average.

QUOTE(Jenks Heat @ Dec 6, 2005 -> 05:54 AM) The main thing on this is the Garland situation. The Trib sounded like there are still negotiations. If he is locked up long term I could see McCarthy being moved. I would want more than Crawford though, that is for sure. If Garland is not going to sign long term I think he could be moved especially in a three way deal. Another issue is that it sounded like the Sox have thought of using a 6 man rotation due to the WBC. They won't move McCarthy cause he's the lone starter that will be cheap for the next couple years (and will be a total bargain if he continues to develop). Considering what they will be paying the other 4, its kind of necessary and helpful for them to have that youngster in the 5th spot that can pitch.

QUOTE(SoxFan101 @ Dec 6, 2005 -> 08:04 AM) He isnt even rumored to get that much from other teams how would that be a discount? Aren't the Indians offering 3yrs 24 million (ie 8 million a year).

QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Dec 5, 2005 -> 10:59 PM) Verducci gives nothing more than anecdotal evidence from one year. Oh yeah, it's clear. Oh wait, it's ONE YEAR! and only pitchers who changed leagues. Talk about a limitted set. What did guys whose last name starts with P bat in the first road game of a series in 2004, compared to their season average. would you draw conclusions from that? Give me some real data... All pitchers who changed leagues, corrected for park and year, since the advent of the DH. I'd wager that the difference is about .3 in ERA when swithing leagues, significantly lower than the .95 that Verducci cites. Ya, a full run is ridiculous. Plus when it comes to relievers, they aren't going to suffer from the lack of a pitcher because how often does a closer face the opposing teams pitcher (they don't). Now they won't be facing a DH, but they will likely be facing the opposing teams best pinch hitter (if the pitchers spot is up or another weak spot in the lineup). I'd reckon to say there isn't much any of a difference in terms of a closer between the AL and NL. Thanks cheat for pointing this out. I'm sorry, I just laugh at people who throw out really weird stats from time to time. No one is going to convince me its a full run of a difference. I will agree with about .3, that seems very reasonable. However, I think there is some variance. When it comes to a really mediocre pitcher, I think they will see a bit more of a jump when they switch leagues and when it comes to an ace like pitcher, I think they will have a minimal jump in ERA.

f***ing pathetic. Gordon goes and shoots us out of the game in the 2nd half. He could at least take some quality shots. The only reason we were in that game was because Deng was playing agressive offensively and getting some good looks (and earning them too). I hate our offense when Gordon is on the court. The ball movement ends and he either shoots you into the game or out. Hell, has anyone ever noticed that even when Gordon is totally on fire (and this happens often) the team doesn't really see its lead extend much. Its because he's f***ing hideous on defense and will turn the ball over a few times a game on offense (if he was a starter it would be even worse). Hell we even had to deal with him as the PG for a few minutes which made things even worse. Ben Gordon's got to go. I don't know what his upside is. Obviously he could score 30 points a night if he was a starter and shot all day long, but he has no idea how to let an offense run and he's a boob of a passer and terrible defensively. The Bulls have some problems but they would have been better had they drafted both Igu and Deng. Thank goodness we have Deng. The good news is I think Gordon has pretty high trade value, I just wonder whether the Bulls will be agressive and gutsy enough to deal Gordon (I know they'd hate to have them bite em in the ass) but what the hell can Gordon do? Tell me of one player whose won his team an NBA championship with a PG's height but a Sg's mentality who can't play any defense and has no idea how to work an offense (don't say AI because AI can at least play some defense and knows how to get to the line, plus last I looked his team has made one NBA championship and will never ever win a thing with him and that guy has more heart than anyone in the NBA). Fact is this team will go nowhere with Gordon. If you can package him and Tim Thomas for someone good (I don't know if thats possible) or even move Gordon for a bigger young player (whom the Bulls like) in a straight up type swap I'd do it. It would allow Hinrich to go back to point and we could have Duhon coming off the bench with Deng and whoever we got for Ben starting (with Noc coming off the bench). Plus it makes even more sense when you picture Peja over here.