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Not much for the Cubs. There are a few Bears boards. I've long wondered if there would be interest in opening up other boards specific to the Bears and Bulls.

QUOTE(chitownsportsfan @ Nov 30, 2005 -> 12:42 PM) Yea, lost in this is the fact that Konerko was offered more money by both the Angels and the Orioles, yet decided to stay with the Sox for less. A great guy, I only wish him the best. Konerko did a lot of talking after the WS about how he loved Chicago and could never picture himself leaving, but as we've all experienced, oftentimes this is just talk. Well, Kong walked the walk. Did anyone know for sure that the Angels actually offered 65. I still think he got pretty much the same deal from both and in the end he stuck with the Sox (which is what I always thought would happen).

QUOTE(SnB @ Nov 30, 2005 -> 12:00 PM) we won the big 10 and if we didn't f*** it up in the big 10 tourney, we would have made the nccaa tourney as well. Just saying, we're not an awful baseball school. Amateurs...now if Fullerton wasn't in the game (and they are) than there would be reason to be upset

Plus I think the Sox will resign AJP and Garland to extensions.

QUOTE(chitownsportsfan @ Nov 30, 2005 -> 12:16 PM) Yea, he could hit 20 homers, but I'm hoping he does that in the 2 hole, and just stops bunting pods and uribe over so damn much, and stops giving away outs. Especially when the Sox are behind by more than 2 runs. Umm...those are some of the reasons why we won it all. The ability to execute and score against the tough pitchers. Obviously power was still there and the pitching was awesome, but Ozzie ball helped.

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Nov 30, 2005 -> 09:11 AM) I'm like so three years ago, but I finally got off my ass and bought a playstation2. So what's the best games to get? My gosh there's so many. And I have the online dealie... so give me a couple of days to get up to speed... and then who'd like to get their ass kicked at what? Lol, I just sold mine on Ebay, had I known I'd have hooked ya up.

QUOTE(GreatScott82 @ Nov 30, 2005 -> 09:50 AM) His wife is from Arizona i'm pretty sure. And he is from LA. The dodgers drafted him right out of his high school in LA. And since LA is near Arizona and there ST facility is in AZ, the Angels have an advantage in that aspect. He is from AZ, IIRC. Well he played his high school ball there and he was born in the Mass area.

QUOTE(Iwritecode @ Nov 30, 2005 -> 10:19 AM) Do you know how many tickets are sold for each day? I thought I had heard somewhere around 3,000. I'd say there was at least half that in line/in the room for the opening ceremonies last year. Maybe more... I think they sell a lot more than 3000 per day, but I'm not positive.

Great move...now if they want to find a CF go for it. Otherwise I'm quite happy with this team. The only thing I could see is moving El Duque and picking up a different reliever (just due to the salary of Duque). This way the Sox could have some flexibility around the trade deadline. I knew Paulie would come back and 5/60 is more than fair for both sides.

Old Sox??? Oh, I remember, there was that poster who slammed every prospect deal the Sox made. I think it was Jim Fainter (well Jim changed his name and it was some other name).

Best estimate, by Mid January, but we could have it done sooner than that. I'd like to gather up and start work on it over everyones Xmas breaks (so right after the new year basically).

QUOTE(aboz56 @ Nov 29, 2005 -> 09:09 PM) If you stand in line for more than a hour, you officially have no life. Your gonna have no life for me, so when I get in at the airport a couple hr's later I can just show up in front

QUOTE(Adam G @ Nov 29, 2005 -> 09:10 PM) Just said on ESPN that Konerko rejected Baltimore's 5/65 offer. I don't think that was because of the money. My guess is he has a similar offer from the Angels and I think he knows the Sox will pretty much match it (as long as it isn't ridiculous). He doesn't want to go to Bmore. I'd say 75% that he's in Chicago (I personally would be surprised if he's not back) and 25% that he's in Anaheim or elsewhere (honestly, the only way I don't see him coming to Chicago is if some 3rd team enters the picture and makes a ridiculous offer, I don't see that team being the Angels).

Hell, just ask those in the chat the 1st night of the Rally Crede. I was the only person that was calm. I believed in the power from the beginning.

QUOTE(SnB @ Nov 29, 2005 -> 02:13 PM) It's already decided IlliniKrush is going to end up owning a sports bar.......and i get to be bouncer.

QUOTE(bmags @ Nov 29, 2005 -> 09:04 PM) it'll be so hard to sift through... Every week you'll get a new one. Heck, if one of the main political posters wants to (and I won't cause I gave up on talking politics here a long time ago) they could always edit the top post of the thread and throw up the daily stories that people have posted (just the links) for those that are interested. Just throwing that idea out there though (cause I do know there is a core group on this forum that loves talking politics).

QUOTE(KipWellsFan @ Nov 29, 2005 -> 08:54 PM) AP: 'caption is inaccurate' http://www.mediainfo.com/eandp/news/articl...t_id=1001572310 more info at link p.s. I'm not sure this is a good idea Jas. Maybe a politics board? To be honest, like Chisoxy said, you wouldn't find a sane mod willing to moderate it. I think 90% of us are absolutely sick of all the political nature and how people are always forcing their agenda's on others. Because of that we will be sticking to one thread per week. No mod or admin in their right mind would want to or would sift through all the trash that is spewed in these political threads (sorry, but for the most part its true). There is way too much slamming going on in the threads and people are taking a condescending tone to other posters (not only in those threads but other threads). Its something that has sickened a lot of us. Politics is a touchy subject and I understand there often times isn't a middle ground, but there is no reason for people of different political opinions to be slamming the other person so hard (whether they do it in an agressive style or a backhanded style). This thread will enable those that want to discuss the topic every opportunity to do so, while at the same time, allowing those that don't want to discuss it at all (or not often) the ability to enjoy this board as well (without having to deal with the political debate).

In case people are wondering what is political and what isn't: -Slamming a political party -Discussing Policies or different candidates -Talking about the war in Iraq -Basically anything that has a serious political agenda in nature. Quite frankly political agenda's and discussion have taken up too much of this forum and its going to stop. Not everyone wants to participate in it and they should be able to visit this forum and be able to enjoy it without seeing every other post dealing with political agenda's and issues. Plus those issues tend to spill into threads that have no political conotation in nature (and I'm sure I botched the spelling of that). Anyway this is the thread for all those that want to bring up whatever the hell political post or agenda they want. For all I care they can start their petition to impeach George Bush right here or start their negative campaign on Hilary Clinton (to ensure she's not elected). I could care less what it is, but its going to stay in this thread and not spill into other ones.

Soxtalk.com will be adding a new weekly thread to SL&P to try and contain all political talk to one thread. We feel this will help keep all the political stuff in one thread as opposed to it being continually rehashed in multiple threads. We will be merging all political news stories and posts from the week into this thread and will be creating a new thread every week. Only in the instance of major political news, will a unique thread be allowed on a certain issue (for example if a new member of the Supreme Court is elected or when we have election day or if we declare war on a country). Hopefully this will help clean up all the political discussion and debate from other threads. Many people aren't interested in the politics of it all and to appease the majority we will be trying this move out. We also know there are some people that love discussing politics and they will be able to discuss all the politics they want in this thread.

Definately money. Its something a college student always needs. Aside from that I pretty much got everything I want (I'm a pretty easy person to shop for and I don't need much). I could also use some new clothes so I have more stuff for when I start work (but not boring work stuff, stuff I can also wear outside of work or to work). Maybe the last star wars DVD, but mainly money cause that can go towards my Soxfest trip this year and other stuff

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Nov 28, 2005 -> 09:20 PM) I still think House is the best show on FOX right now. Prison Break is just alright and I watched 21 episodes of 24 last season and quit. Dr. Gregory House is the best character on TV. House is awesome. I love the whitty humor and the story. Fantastic show. I was dissapointed with this weeks prison break, but the show has been great thus far. I'm bummed they didn't escape, but I guess now there is a couple month break (it doesn't even seem like its been a normal season worth of episodes).

Somehow Alex thinks if it happens I'm going to be nice and give him a Sig of a Bears player. I'm gonna be making fun of the Cyclones in some way shape or form...thats a given.

HAAAAA...I'm thinking it will have some sort of ISU theme. But no sig until I actually win.

Most excellent. The guy is scum and shouldn't be on the ballot, imo.

Thats good news, but I still think something will be done by the end of next week.