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Trust me, I'm not going to vote for a candidate because of what religion they are. I wouldn't go as far to call myself an atheist, but when it comes to organized religion, I pretty much think its a sham (But I entitle everyone else to their views on it). I long felt their were reasons to go to Iraq and my reasons (some of them at least) were different then the presidents reasons. I'm too lazy to look back at my logs back when the war first started, but I know I posted things along those lines numerous times. I think everything in politics stems from belief and life experience, and so many different things. Although lately I've been a little more harsh, I hope I've kept my attacks on Kerry and stuff I don't see write (I've numerous times attacked and disagreed with the current administration) although lately I've found myself rallying to the president (just like I'm sure most staunch democrats are rallying towards their candidate). As far as the War on Terror, I'd disagree and will say he's made some very positive changes, but I think their is a lot left to do, but I do have faith in Mr. Bush getting the job done.

Ya cause him, Sean Penn and anyone else is so qualified to an opinion. They are no different then me, who happens to post my political opinion here. However, I'd like to think that I'm as smart as them, in fact I'm a pretty confident individual so minus life experience, I'd say I'm smarter then both of em, although nowhere near as rich. But I don't have Sean Penn's acting ability and while I'm white, I can't rap, not at all. I suck as at rapping and come christmas time I have my mom, dad or sis wrap the presents for me cause mine looks like a 2 year old wrapped it

I expect him to play a whole lot once he gets healthy. I do expect him to miss a few weeks early on, but I think he'll be huge for the Sox in the 2nd half.

Wow, awesome JOB

I still think Milton may not be a bad option if he takes at least a 50% paycut. On a sidenote, I would be so pissed if I was a fan of the Dbacks, they are going nowhere fast. And MLB should be very careful with them cause they are freaking bankrupt up the ying yang.

I was so pissed when I totalled my lowrider and hadn't saved recently. I loved that thing. By the way, how the hell are you guys getting your money cause I'm always like broke. Getting semi far now, still haven't ventured out of LA yet though.

As far as I'm concerned its about damn time. You have Clinton out campaigning for Kerry and Arnold is one of the heavy hitters from the Republican Party and should help their chances in Ohio (if I recall Arnold has some connections in Colombus, Ohio). Now I want to see McCain hit the trial hard. The two of them and of course Giuliani could really help swing the election Bush's way. Also, some new states appear to be in play. You have Ohio, PA, FLA, Wisconsin, New Jerseys (i'll be freaking shocked if Kerry loses here), Mich (I expect Bush to win...I think he'll end up rallying his religious base there, many of which are still undecided in Michigan, well according to Aaron Brown last night), Hawaii (this would be a shocker if it went towards GW), Minnesota, Iowa. Also New Mexico and Arkansas should be mentioned in this list as well.

Want to say something cause I haven't seen it posted and I don't know whether I should make a seperate thread or not. But the Pentagon has released and is going to release more sat photos showing that Iraq was moving something from that base prior to the US's involvement. At this point its nothing definitive, but thus far I haven't seen any definitive evidence on either side. By the way, I don't know if anyone else saw this but last night on Fox News on Greta they had someone on with the UN list of what actually went missing and they reported it to be 200 tons, not the reported 360 or 380. Also APU, I do agree that yes still some of it got away. Right now its ridiculous how much spinning is going on when the facts aren't out there. Thats my stance on it and I've stuck to it most of this time. I'm pissed at the way Kerry blamed the troops and the military and APU, I haven't seen what Giuliani said, but if he indeed blamed the soldiers then right now I'd say thats the wrong thing to do unless he has more info then I do at this point (maybe he does, but I don't think anyone has the whole facts right now).

I tend to agree, I think by the time the two weeks is up, the momentum from your playoff performances in typically lessened, unless of course your Carlos Beltran. I still believe Lowe gets somwhere between 5 and 7 million. The only reason I say 5 million on the low end is because the market for #2/#3 is huge this offseason and it doesn't appear that he'll be one of the first targets. Nor will Millwood, another guy I wouldnt mind. I've long been a Lowe fan though. However, I am starting to buy into some of the arguments about not having 4 pitchers signed long term. However at the same time, I'm a firm believer that you can almost always move pitching and that you can never have too much of it. However, if that pitching is all injured, thats another story, but if a pitcher is still relatively young, has produced in the past, and his healthy, you'll be able to trade him, even if he has a semi bad contract....imo.

If the Pirates didn't have to pick up Kendalls contract then I'd say that deal makes some sense. However, any other way and they would be absolutely nuts to make that deal. I'm a huge backer of Brazoban. He was a steal in the Kevin Brown deal. Dan Evans ran all the way to the bank on that one (Yep, I'm actually complimenting Evans). By the way, just want to add something on David Ross....HE SUCKS ASS. That guy is awful at the plate, although he does have some power potential.

While I think were all aware of Millwoods slide since the 2nd half of the 2003 season, you can't help but look past some of the good numbers he's put up. And it appears that part of the reason for his down-turn were health related (elbow problems). Now he would have to take a substantial pay-cut and potentially a shorter term deal (its unclear whether he would do that) but at the right price he would be a good option for the White Sox. You can't look past his career numbers: 98-64, 3.89 ERA, 1367.1 INN, 1283 H (1.24 WHIP), 1134 K (7.46 K/9). He has also done a relatively good job limiting the long ball in his career. Assuming he checks out physically, he's definately an option worth looking at, especially if teams look past him in the early part of free agency. Plus he's just 29 years old.

I'll 2nd that.

Jesus, I didn't realize the Marlins would piss their money away like that. LoDuca has great heart and does some things very well, but he's no 7 mill a year catcher.

Does anyone think they'd remove DJ? I know a few people made some posts that Hawk didn't like DJ, but I have always thought they got along. Don't ask me though, but I do think Hawk and Stoney would get along quite well. Me, I like DJ. Their are some things he says I don't like, but he seems like a swell guy and he can make me laugh when he's in the booth. But Stone is awesome. Maybe they could try out the three man booth like they do in New York (I'm thinking Boston does it too, but I'm probably wrong on that one).

I think the Sox are hyping Anderson too much, he's not major league ready. He doesn't have near the at bats or the plate discipline, imo. His numbers took at drop as the Southern League came to an end and to be honest, I'd like to see him start the year in Bham for a little longer. I think they would be a disservice starting him anywhere else at this point. However, I would expect an early promotion to Charlotte and their is the outside possibility that he could produce at the major league level this year. In terms of Sweeney, I expect him to make major striders and to be rated as one of the best outfield prospects in all of baseball this time next year. However, it would be ludicrious to expect him to produce at the majors at this point. He doesn't have the experience of facing good, more experienced, minor league pitching yet. He's gonna be really good though....I mean really good. I still see him as a better defensive Garret Anderson. I think he'll be one of those guys that rakes the ball and eventually develops power.

I'd say this is probably his last year under the current contract. Although if Frank plays well this year, it would appear likely that he'll get 10 mill next year. Considering the Sox would have to pay 3.5 mill to buy him out, meaning the 6.5 mill that they would truly be paying Frank (he's gonna get the 3.5 regardless) could turn into a good price. In fact, I look for Thomas to work his absolute ass off this offseason cause if he does, its gonna set him up for some good money. A, he's gonna get 10 mill in 06 and B, he's gonna have a legit shot (assuming he's healthy early enough in the season) to finish in the top 10 in the MVP (also assuming that the Sox add pitching which I think they will, cause I fully expect the Sox to make hte moves necessary to compete for the division/more).

I wouldn't not give Paul LoDuca 7 mill a year. Plus Pudge's situation is a bit different because Javy Lopez was on the market with him and it didn't appear many teams were really looking to upgrade heavy at the catcher position.

I highly doubt he'd accept it, but I remember when Nardi was ousted I was a huge proponent of landing Stoney. I've long thought the guy has an uncanny ability to know and understand pitching. Just watch the games, when he tells a pitcher to throw a pitch and the pitcher throws the pitch stoney called at the location it works out time in time out. I don't know whats up with Coop, but I have had a full 180 degree tilt on the guy, but I do hope he proves me wrong. Their are some things I like about him, but I think I liked him a lot more just beause we were going from Nardi, who was an absolute butcher to young pitchers (the way he treated them).

BoSox will do everything they can to keep Varitek, but at the same time they ahve so many free agents that he could get lost in the shuffle. Don't think for a second that everything is rosey in Boston cause Epstein has two weeks where he can negotiate without other teams being invovled, so he's gonna do all he can to get his guys locked up in this next two weeks. If quite a few of them are waiting to test the waters, then Boston is gonna have to have backup plan after backup plan cause things could get interesting. In fact, I'd consider teh Sox a sleeper in the Varitek sweepstakes, soley because he fits multiple needs (left handed bat, catcher, leadership). I don't think Boston will let him go, because along with Pedro he's probably their key free agent, but its something to take note at. Also, no doubt in my mind that LA makes a prominent offer because I expect Beltre to be elsewhere.

Holy crap, someone pinch me if this happens. First off, Stone in the booth is fine by me. Although Stoney can get a little boring at times, he absolutely adds a great amount of knowledge to the game. But lets hire him as the pitching coach, his knowledge of pitching is fantastic and I'd love him in our organization on that level. He also has some interests in the front office and I wouldn't mind him involved and helping with the minors or whatever else. Steve Stone's baseball knowledge is more then welcome on the South Side of Chicago.

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Still, I think it would turn into a thing of status. The last thing I want is people having an ego because their mods or admins or anything like that. I'll tell everyone first hand, the job f***ing sucks.

Ummm, I can think of a guy named Albert Pujols whose just a bit better rigth handed hitter. And their is no arguing, Manny Ramirez is a sub-par defensive outfielder. He's lucky he plays left in fenway otherwise his absolute atrocious fielding would be magnatized. Damon...its a given he's a got a horrible arm, but he's got great range. As far as Mueller goes his defense has been going downhill, I'd call him average at the very best at this point in his career.

Hey, my big f, I guess I'll take it back, but I was pissed. He's taking shots at our soldiers and I don't appreciate it or at least thats how it comes off to me. Anyway, from what I see in this article that airborne found the weapons not knowing they are there. They find them and realize they can't secure the area cause they didn't have the troops (remember, this group wasn't originally their to secure the region so I don't want to hear about them not being equipped properly). I don't know what happeend after that. I'd like to hope that they passed a relay to a commander who sent something and they were going to send a crew to destory the weapons. Thats what I'd of liked to happen but right now I still don't know what happened. Did the commanders just not do anything? I still don't know how exactly this gets directed to president Bush, since he's not actually on the battlelines, but thats me. I think now that they found out about it and how this went down (if it turns out no one ever was contacted to secure the weapons after they were found) then I'd say their is a communication problem that has to be addressed and solved, but at the same time, you expect slipups to happen. At least I do. 1/10th of 1% of all the weapons we destroyed in Iraq, thats the amount that was in this bunker.

To be honest I'm not much of a fan of it for one reason. I like the idea but I don't want to see this stuff turn into a popularity contest. I'm more then willing to listen to ideas, but at this point I'm very happy with the mod/admin team. Some things could still get better, but hell, I like the site