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Ok...going to those threads now. I come in for hte night and turn on the puter and see this gigantic thread and was like oh great...something for me to read

I'll back that up. He isn't CW guys. Don't know how you all got that idea but him and Vince have got into a lot of debates over the past in the off topic board in regards to politics. I can also tell ya that he is a damn good writer and wrote a ton of articles for SoxNet As far as this thread...I'm now on page 8 and I guess next I got to go look at the other thread...then I'll give my all powerful take

I must of missed something.

Thats looks pretty cool.

Go Ducks. T10 point lead in what will be a good game. Hawkeyes are driving right now against ASU Fred Russel is my pick for the Bears next running back. Get Gallery on the oline too.

All time classic movie.

Carl Everett. No one puts more on the field every game.

My bad...at least I nailed the managerial part. Hell, I was so young then

Ray Knight is from the Reds. I think he managed for them and if I'm not mistaken he was a very respected pitching coach for a long time.

Its true. I'd say a lot of people here are very impatient on things like that. The thing is, when you here so much hype and see guys like Webb and Dontrell just going right out and suceeding you think well why can't our super hyped prospect do it. The truth is most prospects definately take some time. Look at Garland, but I'd say the wait was more then worth it. You could say the same for Carlos who has turned out to be the teams MVP, IMO. Then for every 10 or 15 guys like Garland (Great prospects that take time) you get a guy like Buehrle, Zito, Webb, Mulder, Dontrell that just come right out of the shoot and kick butt. Pujols included. Some players are just more ready when they reach the majors then others. A guy like jeremy Reed is someone that could make a quick impact soley because he understands so much of the game and can do the other things that help make him notice. Plus having a good eye is huge for immediate sucess at the major league level. Bottom line, if a guy has talent, give him a few years to grow. You definately wnat to see improvement, but put him in a position where the team doesn't need him to perform like a world beater, but instead to play solid in a lot of areas and if he can't develop as a good hitter yet, then be patient and stick with him knowing that he helps you in other areas (Ala Crede and Olivo; Crede is definately becoming a better player and it wouldn't be a shock if he makes the all star game next year).

U want me to change it to the picture thats on the top?

Going with the Barons ones this year?

Very cool.

Soon enough Jason Gage...owner of the White Sox will be on that list

An all time classic. Speaking of this thread...wonder where 420 went.

aint that a b****... ol dear in the headlights lays down 17 guys tonite.......and takes the win... outf***instanding.....and all we got was a broken down ritchie whos no longer here.......geez us .......*shaking head back and forth in amazement*...... Now Now Michelle...I remember you as one of those people that wasn't too sad to see good old kippy go. I remember hearing that once a Dear in the Headlights always a dear in the headlights Gotta bring up the one time I've been right over the years umm jas did you by chance happen to see the post directly above yours???? i think i covered my love for ol deer in the headlights pretty good there.......... I caught it after I made this post. Hey...your rarely wrong. Your doom and gloom approach is usually right when it comes to the Sox...unfortunately

I hope #8 NEVER happens trade elcadumbass. I know one thing...if I ever get into the front office running things, your gonna be my Paul Depodesta And the stat thing sounds cool 1. Kick some ass in school 2. Save up some money to go on a cruise with my buddies this summer 3. Meets lots of new hot girls; And if lucky, find a cool girl. The rest of my list repeats itself from #3 4. Not bore my buddies by bringing up the Sox at least once a day; Currently I'm telling them how much they suck

aint that a b****... ol dear in the headlights lays down 17 guys tonite.......and takes the win... outf***instanding.....and all we got was a broken down ritchie whos no longer here.......geez us .......*shaking head back and forth in amazement*...... Now Now Michelle...I remember you as one of those people that wasn't too sad to see good old kippy go. I remember hearing that once a Dear in the Headlights always a dear in the headlights Gotta bring up the one time I've been right over the years

I don't know. I think Hawk adds some pretty good things to the game cast. Sure he's a bit of a homer, but how the hell can't you be after putting up with so many futile teams over the years. Although during the last 13 years we've never really been horrible, persay. Always mediocre.

I'd prefer another choice. Hell, none of the above. Jose is useless. Guzman is rumored to be out there and if he is, he'd be a definate upgrade. Very good defensive player, strong arm, amazing speed and he's got the chance to be a pretty darn good offensive player.

Agreed. I can honestly say I've been b****ing about Jose since the start of 2001. I gave him 2000 since he did produce pretty damn well offensively. Since then he's gotten off soley on 2000. Folks, its 3 years from then and Jose still strikes out too much and now its tough for him to hit .230. I could give a rats ass how many homers the guy hits, OBP is what matters when your a playe thats supposed to get off by doing the little things well. I will give him credit for one thing...his defense improved. On a sidenote, I'm seeing more and more people feel this way about Jose...Brando if your lurking do you want him back? Or are you ready for a change...Matsui/Guzman.

In your face managers get old. After two or three years (At best ) you start seeing them go down hill. The only one I can think of thats been sucessful over the long haul recently is Sweet Lou and I have to think he isn't as in your face as people think. Plain and simple you can't always go off, cause if you do, going off is going to get to a point where its meaningless and people quit. The thing I'd worry most about Backman is how well he could do his thing at the major league level where pitchers are much more aware of baserunners and catchers are much better. I think that would be the biggest adjustment to suceeding at the show. Other then that, if you try and play hard Backman will get along with you alright. No, he isn't going to accept stupid plays, but he isn't gonna go nuts on you for them. I'm guessing he's gonna preach it and work with you on it. As far as the comment, Lee would be a good guess cause he really likes Jerry from what I can tell. JM has really helped Lee grow as a player and I think he was soley defending him. Thats if it were lee. I don't want to really speculate about it though. Whoever it is, if they end up causing crap, then screw him. He isn't the type of player you want and anyone else that feels that way...get the hell out. This is a TEAM and from what I can tell from what I've heard and read, Backman is a team type of manager. Everyone together is better then everyone as individuals trying to create stats (Which is basically what the Sox were this year).

dont think it was wsi.. they were hacked once if i recall.... me thinks a certian awol person is behind this one.... the traveler of the west coast......he has been gone a long while now...and did leave a ton of messes behind........hmmmmmm ...... Is that who I think it is? prolly so........ Did this person spend some time making license plates? why yes i believe so...... Same person then. And yeah, I agree that could be the guilty party. well i only think it because he did tell a story once about being the wsi hacker......and he has a few untied ends here as well... just my speculation though dont know if he has access or not to a puter these days but i woudlnt doubt it..... I'm obviously lost.

They didn't get access to any of that stuff. They simply had access to the fileman. Thjs time I made passwords like 20 characters long so they would take forever to get hacked remotely. Hell, I don't even remember the damn things, got them written down. Everything should be fine. As far as who did it, scwhippy was the code name. I have no idea if that means anything. And I completely understand in regards to work. I do know if anything horrible happens your who I'm gonna ask

Lol...just realized it. I opened the thread back up so people can talk about their predictions in it. I was way off.