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They will just wobble as the polls wobble, imo.

Lol, Daschle was also blaming tax cuts on the increasing health care. As far as I'm concerned those two issues have absolutely no correlation. He also said that the tax cuts are lowering the insurance coverage the middle class americans get and once again I'm left wondering what the hell do those have to do with eachother. The Tax cuts goal is to stimulate the economy and both sides can argue that, but the Health Care issue is a seperate issue that has to be handled differently. One major issue is whether the US should open up the pharmaceutal market, which would instantly lower drug prices. Whether that will happen or not, I don't know. And I dont' see how increasing government spending is going to make it better and having to pay higher taxes, but thats just me. I only caught part of the State of the Union, but saw all the rebutals, right now I've been concentrating on California, which is so utterly screwed up from 5+ years of Gray Davis.

Bush was making a point to many of the people that argued with him for stepping over the UN and doing something a little dirty to handle what I felt was a very important issue, Iraq.

If Jones falls to the Bears then book a trade down made by the Bears. They will deal with the Patriots.

I agree with Rogers 100%.

The Sox will be involved, because Boston wants Magglio. Whether we directly swing a deal with the BoSox and then keep Nomar and Williamson or swing a secondary deal of Nomar to the dodgers, thats all another question. I could even see the Sox working out some type of 3 way where a team eats another one of the Sox bad contracts, but that could just be wishful thinking from me.

If the Sox are making this deal, they would be getting Nomar.

That be so cool though...two super fast super pimps on base at the same time. The two of them standing on one another would be about the same height as Frank Thomas or Jon Rauch

I'm rooting for the patriots, but I think it will be a very good game. My only wish is that it would be played in the elements or somewhere where its cold.

Figgins may be cut lose because DaVannon is their 4th outfielder and I think he may be out of options. He upset the Angels when he refused to go to Winter ball. Personally I'd prefer prying DaVannon and/or Washburn but if they could pick up Figgins for a lesser prospect I'd be more then happy. It gives the Sox a little more options and Figgins really played well late last season. Although I don't think the Angels want to touch Valentin. Eckstein will be there leadoff hitter and if they deal him it means moving Erstad (Their 2 hole hitter) to the leadoff slot, something they don't want to do. Plus, I don't even think the Angels would do Valentin for Washburn or Ortiz, let alone give us Figgins as well. If the Sox were to get Figgins, I'd guess the most they'd have to give up is Ginter and they could get away with something less.

Very good article. I've always been a Rowand fan so I'll be rooting for him.

I agree with DickAllen. He has to work out, he isn't flabby and he's in tremendous shape. Considering Rowand and Thomas are good friends, I'm sure they work out together at least every once in a while.

Ok, Steff, I will try and get it up tonight, but it may take me to tomorrow. I'm going to have to make a quick convert to try and make it a little smaller . For whatever reason I can't view the file on my real player, but my real player blows.

Steff, what do you need uploaded? Just send it to me at jason@futuresox.com

I definately believe it was an accident. He definately made a mistake, but he does seem like a good guy. I wish the man the best, but he does have to pay for what happenned.

I for one can't wait for spring training

Man what a crappy 2nd half.

Welcome Aboard Striker

Ya, he's been playing great. More reason why he's my favorite player on the Bulls He seemed to tire down the last few minutes of the 2nd half but he's becoming a fantastic point guard.

If its a deal, then I don't really think they can wait till Soxfest. If the opportunity opens itself, I have no doubt that Ken Williams will make a trade to better this team, but if it doesn't, I hope he doesn't try to force something. While this team could be better, it still has a shot. I'd really love to see the Sox add a veteran pitcher, but I doubt that will happen.

5 yr 55 mill at the max 4 yr 48 mill. I don't see the Sox going 5 yr 60 mill.

Good luck to see him get that type of money. Why would the Cardinals do that when they have his rights for another few years. I'm surprised they were willing to offer 5 yr 55 mill.

No problem if they get Estes and he actually earns a 5th spot in the rotation. Heck, even if you had the Estes last season, you could honestly say he would of been more productive then what the Sox were rolling out every 5th day last season. I doubt Estes will find his form from a few years ago when he was one of the better lefties in the majors, but why not give him a chance to prove himself in spring. I don't see the harm of it.

1. Rice 58-12 1 2. Louisiana State 45-22 5 3. Miami 45-17 8 4. Cal State Fullerton 50-16 3 5. Georgia Tech 44-18 17 6. Stanford 51-18 2 7. South Carolina 45-22 10 8. Texas 50-20 4 9. Long Beach State 41-20 9 10. Tulane 44-19 NR 11. Clemson 39-22 NR 12. Auburn 42-21 18 13. Baylor 45-23 11 14. Wichita State 49-27 NR 15. North Carolina 42-23 19 16. Arizona 35-23 NR 17. Mississippi 35-27 NR 18. Arizona State 54-14 7 19. Notre Dame 45-18 NR 20. Florida 37-21 NR 21. Texas A&M 45-19 14 22. Florida State 54-13 6 23. Florida Atlantic 47-16 23 24. Nebraska 47-18 13 25. North Carolina State Here is BA's poll. I am not sure which poll Fullerton is ranked #1 in, but I saw it on my schools website.

Will do.