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In my book he should still be on the list, ahead of Young, ahead of Takatsu, and potentially in a year ahead of Wing (whom most people know I like a lot as a prospect). I got a feeling that Brandon will round out and end up having a consistent mid 90's fastball as he fills out. But that isn't a necessity. By the way, welcome aboard

My plan is in the next month or two get myself set up so I can do loans out of my house. That way I won't have to or rarely will have to go to the office.

I think Oakland goes with Fitzgerald, but Roethsberger would be the better selection so I picked him.

Ya, our list definately looks comparable Cerb. Of course I disagree with you on Rauch I don't think Rauch deserves to be too high, but thats me. I've not heard good things about him at all, but I hope he proves me wrong. I also agree that Young is over-rated. Yes, he has upside, but at the same time someone like Valido or McCarthy to me have even more upside.

Happy Birthday 420 and I definately feel for ya about that whole restaurant thing. Hope you had a great one

They should take Eli Manning, but they will take Robert Gallery.

Thats pretty cool, Kris Honel has a journal on there.

Those are freaking sweet Cheat . Got my first day of school so I got to get my ass to sleep, but I'm definately gonna put those in my sig tomorrow. Awesome stuff

Its not beastly. This poster is gone though...great work Ian and Alex. And Mario did a great job last night busting some trolls.

Patriots 17-13

Have you seen Heads

Garland has to be a product of our system. He was looked at as a bust when he was in the Cubs organization and the Sox turned him around.

Good luck Chisoxy

I forgot how I found it Congrats

Because he doesn't have the cash to run a club. He has one piece of land that he bought for a million bucks which he has been in legal fights over since then. If he was a sucessful businessman who built it, I'd say different and he could prove me wrong, but I just don't think he really wants it. Hiring Gillick would be a step in the right direction though, although I believe he is also motivated by the land that he gets with this deal. To me thats what makes the Dodgers an absolute steal.

Happy Bday Bones

I'd like that proposed deal 61382

Thats why Elo would be between them, although I hold steadfast in my thoughts that they are not identical pitchers. Washburn almost soley throws the fastball and variations of the fastball, while Buehrle throws quite a few different pitches. I don't see a problem in having the two of them in the rotation, I see that as a good thing.

Thats why the Dodgesr are such a bargain. You could buy the team, move them downtown in a few years with a publicly financed stadium and then he owns all that land, which is worth a few hundred million bucks and he's essentially paid for the Dodgers right there. Thats why I would of bought the Dodgers.

LMAO...well if things go right the Patriots (My Preseason Pick) will win it all I still think the owners are morons for accepting McCourts bid.

Add that to the fact that Washburn would have a little less pressure cause he would go from ace (I realize this year he wouldn't be there ace) to the 3rd starter and he'd be a really nice pickup. Plus, if Scho can get going too, it would be really nice to have 3 lefties in the rotation.

Agreed, when you mix that with the fact that the Angels legitimately want to move Glaus and moving him and replacing him with a lefty, more role playing guy is a good fit. They can have Jose back in the lineup and he can really do the little things. I'm not a huge Jose fan, but in the Angels lineup, he'd be a great addition and Konerko can play first and is much safer from the Angels perspective. The Sox get a guy that can be a threat at the top of the order (erstad) and get dire help on the staff. Like I say, if the move Koch's 6 mill salary, then I'd look for them to add a quality reliever like Urbina (for say 3 mill...) and they would be right on budget. Plus they get a good infield prospect. Defensively this team would be slick. Sick range and gloves in the infield and still a very solid offense, imo. They would need to add a new middle infielder though (role player). I really would like this move.

This would be a fantastic deal, especially if they could move koch. We get a top prospect and fill a few needs. Of course if they move Koch, then I'd think it would become a priority to add someone like Urbina.

That was one of the first things I learned in my macro economics class. Its still running at very low numbers. So many people get scared over the deficit, but the deficit isn't something that is going to be pushed on our kids. Now if we went completely ridiculous in spending then it would. I still would love to see the deficit repaid, but sometimes things take a back burner.

Just pinned it for ya Mario. Damn, I just saw Odds and Ends...man that brings back memories. Great Stuff Mario and nice recap Mark (aka Murcie)