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QUOTE(SnB @ Nov 28, 2005 -> 08:54 PM) its ok........how can i blame him, I mean........you're THE "jason"

Here is the link that lemon was trying to post: http://1bignasty.com/jblog/columns.html

For those not familiar, Big Joe is a radio host in the LA area. That said his show was just cancelled and I don't know if he's doing anything anymore. He's a solid radio show guy, but he whines way too much, imo. Thanks for that info Lemon

QUOTE(IlliniKrush @ Nov 28, 2005 -> 08:46 PM) Are you single? I don't think Steve (SNB) would appreciate these advances

QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Nov 28, 2005 -> 08:44 PM) re:zoolander smile with me now, Jason Gotcha...Obviously I've only seen the movie once

QUOTE(Steve9347 @ Nov 28, 2005 -> 07:57 PM) Koch didn't lose velocity because of age. it was all mental with him. either way, 10+ million for a reliever, someone who only comes in when your team has the lead? whatever, Mets will still suck. Not mental.

QUOTE(JDsDirtySox @ Nov 28, 2005 -> 08:08 PM) Since you are out in Cali... just wondering what you have heard about Konerko? I would believe that if Anaheim was serious about Paulie, that they would be trying to get him to come visit this week. I think the next two days will tell us where Paul Konerko will be playing the rest of his career. Balta and I were each talking and neither of us have heard a thing. Its eerily quiet, which is why I can't figure out why so many people in the Chicago Media are acting like Konerko is signing with the Angels. From what I know they haven't even brought him in for a visit. I don't think Paulie has gotten an offer even close to what he's been looking for. At this point, 4/52 with an option for a 5th year may be enough (although once a team makes a formal offer, you may see somethings heat up). Than again, the free agent market has been relatively quiet for the most part. Not many teams have jumped out there yet and the few that have, have definately set a precedent for what will be an inflated market (for a lot of players). That said 4/52 would be very fair for Paulie. I could even see 4/50.

I've long said Howard is insane. The guy is going to be a dominate defensive player and rebounder and has the ability to turn into a good offensive player.

QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Nov 28, 2005 -> 08:33 PM) PA's thread awards: funniest post goes to - Middle Buffalo most informed post goes to - Losmediasblancas best use of the word "heinous" goes to - Soxy Mugato fashion award goes to - Chisoxfn and the winner of the shoe contest is #2 (though #1 may go on the Hannuka-channaka-christmas list) Enlighten me Alex, what the hell is a Mugato

QUOTE(Buehrle>Wood @ Nov 28, 2005 -> 08:31 PM) I need a present for a 10 yeal old boy, if anyone has any ideas. Lego's never go wrong or some sort of creative thing like that. You could always opt with some sort of video game or something like that as well (I don't know how much your willing to spend, but maybe like a Best Of Game for 19 bucks). I just remember the cardinal rule, don't give a young boy clothes. Leave that to the parents and grandparents. I think most kids usually look at toys and ignore clothes. Clothes are just something you wear at that point. When you get older, people start caring more about appereance and all that stuff (well some do). Although chisoxy is onto something with some sort of more educational gift. Those can be fun and informing at the same time (depending on the child). I'll be reading these ideas as well cause I'll have to get something for my cousin (whose 6, turning 7).

QUOTE(FoxySoxGirl @ Nov 28, 2005 -> 08:27 PM) This was finally going to be the 1st Christmas in forever that I didn't have to buy a guy a nice present. But here I am, and I know there's way more guys on this chat board then in my daily life. What's a good really generic guy present fo someone you've only known like a month? Something that says, "We're friends, don't push it, but I like you so here's a gift." Any serious or non-serious ones welcome. He's got a good sense of humor so either might work! A cool DVD. I'd say if you wanted to bring it to the next level, maybe a nice DVD that the two of you could watch together (cook a little dinner with it, that sort of stuff). Obviously since you don't want to push it, I'd leave out the dinner part and all that. Its not too expensive and if they are into movies its pretty cool. That said, after reading Chisoxy's post that does seem like a short time. Hell, I don't even get my best friends (that I've known for 7-8 years) anything. Than again none of us get each other anything, so its kind of our thing. But ya, it would seem odd getting a gift after just a month. I think it would be different if you were friends and wanted to be more than friends, than a little gift/date idea could be pretty good.

QUOTE(IlliniKrush @ Nov 28, 2005 -> 07:48 PM) Jason, isn't this worded incorrectly? "we will not prohibit the selling of tickets at above face value via the site though" I typed it, so the answer must be yes Brian, lol. Gonna go fix it right now.

QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Nov 28, 2005 -> 07:47 PM) Awesome fricking idea Jas. Scha-weeeet! Don't give me credit, it was posters like kalapse, tony, knightini, snb, and others that suggested this bad boy

Have you made a purchase or trade from a user of Soxtalk.com and had a good experience? Please make a post here and leave positive feedback about that poster. We don't anticipate any problems , but just in case, a thread like this will be good so people can know if the person has swapped something before.

Cool, if people have more ideas on what to add, please tell. This is something you all brought up and I think it should work great. Especially when people have extra tix, now they can get them to a big time Sox fan and recoup their cost (so both people are happy).

This is the 1st post of the new area which will be like a swap area for tickets and all that stuff (for members of the board). Only members will be able to post here. Guests can read it, but will have to register to post. I figure its a good way for people to trade memoribilia and other stuff to other Sox fans as well as other junk. Due to certain rules, we will prohibit the selling of tickets at above face value via the site. This will be kind of a test board (we'll see how the whole thing works), but hopefully everyone likes it. Feedback is definately appreciated. I know during the end of the season a lot of posters were interested in this sort of thing, so hopefully this works well.

Hey Willie...shoot Kapkomet an email if your looking for something. It wouldn't be free, but you can ask him to see what he could work out.

I'd definately go with shoe two. I like that look. I have a black pair very similar to that. Its formal enough to go with anything more dressy, yet casual enough to wear with jeans and a nice button down shirt (un-tucked). Personally I'm not a fan of the laceless shoes (#3). The top ones also look nice, they have a little retro look to them (which is in). They are also more casual and I don't think they'd go well if you wore something rather dressy.

Steelers need to score here.

I tend to disagree with you. I thought they gave rather foolish deals to both Finley and Cabrerra. I hated both moves at the time and I think they would regret both (the Finley one more so). That said Cabrerra is as advertised defensively and he's best friends with Vladdy. I am not a fan of Bill Stoneman.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Nov 28, 2005 -> 05:26 PM) The Angels also need a catcher unless they want the backup Molina to fill that role...and probably an upgrade at DH after last year. A lot of people are hinting that the Angels are going to go with Jose Molina. All I can say is that they are nuts if they think Jose can do it. Jose freaking blows. A ton of Angel fans keep telling me that he's there best catcher and that he's actually better than Bengie but thats so far from the truth its not even funny. I follow the Angels 2nd to only the Sox and they are going to find themselves in a lot of trouble if they aren't active on the trade front. They have quite a few holes to fill and part of me feels they should go after a few solid players as opposed to another super star (like Manny). Of course if they can do both, than I would have no problem with that. As long as that one superstar isn't named Paul Konerko.

QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Nov 28, 2005 -> 05:03 PM) Not necessarily. Ozzie wanted Omar Vizquel last year, and he wanted him bad. He wanted a great defensive SS who could bat in the #2 hole. Ozzie may have gotten them both, but not by the means he wanted. Guillen may want Pierre, but he's more likely to settle for Owens sometime in June/July as a 4th outfielder (after the Human Borch finally has seen his last day in a White Sox uni) and he's grown tired of Tim0-5. There is no way anyone is going to tell me that Jerry Owens is a better option than Brian Anderson. Anderson >>>> Owens defensively and offensively Anderson has far more upside. I'm not knocking Owens, I'm just setting one thing straight. He will not be a starter with the White Sox this year and quite frankly if people were worried about what Pierre/Pods would look like in left and center, than you should be even more worried because Pierre is better defensively than Owens (not by a lot, but he's better). Owens would be a solid to good LF, but at this point I'd call him a mediocre (at best) center fielder.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Nov 28, 2005 -> 04:46 PM) I've been amazed at how little talk there seems to have been regarding Konerko out here, or any FA's for that matter. Ya. The Dodgers are too concerned with finding a new manager (and they should be). I think they are going to hire Grady Little (that would be a good hire, imo). I thought he got the shaft in Boston. The Angels front has been very quiet. They need to find at least one more starting pitcher. The word is that Colon will be healthy, but some within the organization think its risky to count on him. They also will need another reliever (unless they plan on leaving Escobar in the pen). If thats the case than I think they need two more starters. Washburn is gone and Byrd is a FA (I swore they signed him to a two year deal but I guess not, although I think the Angels would like Byrd back for another year). Hell I haven't even heard them mention Paul Konerko out here in some time (at least in any seriousness or with news involved). Fans will call in and suggest the name, but as of now there haven't been any reports of talks with the Angels (not for about 2 weeks and it sounds like you've heard the same balta).

Go Steelers. Please someone beat them freaking Colts. More importantly I hope someone beats them in the playoffs. There is no team I hate more than the Colts.

QUOTE(IlliniKrush @ Nov 28, 2005 -> 04:49 PM) Samardzija leads the nation in receiving TDs, IIRC. Edit: And 3rd in yardage. Both him, Stovall, and Fasono will be playing in the pro's as will Brady Quinn (who has the chance to be a top 10 pick if he stays another season). So basically put I feel Nd's offense has Walker (the RB), Quinn, Stovall, Fasano, and Samardzija on offense. All of them will be in the pro's. Not going to speak of there oline, but I'm guessing they may have a pro or two in there as well.