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:finger :finger :finger jas.. thats about all i have to say to that......... miles is my boy.. well one of them.. and my boys always make it to the big show........ Is that because you call in a few favors

Well Gash, all of those specs went right over my head. Only part I could understand is 48th fastest computer in the world (By Todays Standards). That part sounded pretty cool.

And hopefully a better DVD player. My PS2 is on its last limbs, so this new system couldn't come at a better time. I'm guessing this will be the last Madden on the system. They say that the PS2 is just experimenting with the online thing and that PS3 online is going to be unbelievable. I have no idea what they can do other then better graphics, better DVD player, better internet, better CPU, etc. I've had no problems with my DVD playon on the PS2..I've had mine since 2000...I never clean the thing or anything...it has major dust on the thing but it still is working...go figure...And bought it at K-Mart too Also, here's a little info about the PS3 http://www.ps3insider.com/modules.php?name...dware+Questions Well for me its was mainly me not knowing that I couldn't plug it into a VCR for about 3 years. Then about 4 months ago someone on this board mentioned you couldn't do it and finally I could actually use it as a DVD player. The only thing that doesn't work is the browser. Also in the past the fan stopped working and the system would shut down after 5 minutes but I solved that issue by beating the crap out of it and then fiddling with the fan. Fixed it like a charm

And hopefully a better DVD player. My PS2 is on its last limbs, so this new system couldn't come at a better time. I'm guessing this will be the last Madden on the system. They say that the PS2 is just experimenting with the online thing and that PS3 online is going to be unbelievable. I have no idea what they can do other then better graphics, better DVD player, better internet, better CPU, etc. well its a pain in the ass when those new things come out.. cause you know the kids bug the hell out of me till i buy them one.......so far in the closet we have a nintendo, a super nintendo, a regular playstation, some cube thing...they are currently playing the ps2 thing... a few game boys, and some other game boy like thing...cause they play the whatever it is thats better than the game boy thing... hell i cant keep up... i remeber back when pong kept us busy and entertained for hours at a time.. hell it was just two sticks hitting a ball back and forth on the tv screene...... i am begining to hate this modern technology s***..... Michelle if I bug you enough will you get me a PS3

I guess in an odd way Aaron Miles also fits that bill. While I always hope he will make it, part of me just thinks he won't be able to do it. I just had to say that Michelle

Thats tough, I'll always hope that Ankiel can make it back.

And hopefully a better DVD player. My PS2 is on its last limbs, so this new system couldn't come at a better time. I'm guessing this will be the last Madden on the system. They say that the PS2 is just experimenting with the online thing and that PS3 online is going to be unbelievable. I have no idea what they can do other then better graphics, better DVD player, better internet, better CPU, etc.

You think anorexia would stop the guys from swinging for the fences? I'm thinking we may of solved the Sox problems. Now all we have to do is convince JR to stop feeding them...and considering it would save him money, I like the odds

You know its funny...no talent ass clowns like myself would be willing to play 200% every game, yet these guys with all the talent in the world aren't. Why is it that so few players with all the skills ever play with full effort/energy.

Maybe we should just quit feeding the players until they start beating the crappy teams

Oh I will. I think I'll inform everyone of moves I'd make and ocassionally I think I'd slip a false rumor to try and get a team to do something else to your liking, opening up other options. I think a Soxtalk Day would be a yearly fixture I also know a few people here that I'd definately like in the organization in certain places. Oh ya, I'd keep Michelle way the hell away from me (Say behind home plate), I'd be afraid she'd try to kill me if I ever made a move she didn't like

So would you be mad if the Sox won the world series while Frank was on the bench because he wasn't playing good (Not saying he isn't playing good; just an example)? If you ask me who cares who playing, just hope the team plays good. Then again I'm one that isn't really against trades, even if its my favorite player, as long as they get the right offer. If you ask me any player can be had, depending on the price. Well maybe not Pujols or Prior.

Your probably right, but doens't this stuff make sense. I'm not going to say JM isn't doing this cause I'm not in the clubhouse, but damn this is what I'd be doing and if the players had a problem I wouldn't be afraid to tell my GM to deal them for guys that are willing to buy into my style or I'd send them to the minors or keep them on the bench till they are willing to buy into it.

Mabye its 2 GTA's from now that they are working on for PS3

Damn those are old school. I like the white ones in there.

You mean they won't put out another GTA until 05?? There would be riots on the streets if people had to wait that long... I wonder how much that PS3 gonna put me back...prob $300 I say.. Ya, I think the same as PS2 was when it first game out. Its supposed to be awesome. I know I'll buy it. I don't think I'll ever out grow the few games I get each year (Madden, a Baseball Game and typically one other game).

Forwarding your post to JR right now. Recommending you for Gallas' position. Hopefully I can move up from Gallas job to eventually part owner or GM

I'm sure he couldn't do it, but for cripe sakes these are basically kids. Two of them women (Both 20 or so) and then a 16 year old boy. What the hell is Simon, a millionaire even thinking. I guess I have to wait until I see a highlight of this. Stupid sportscenter didn't show it during the game highlights. That or I missed it. Well at least I'd have him suspended for 10 games (MLB Rules) without pay.

The Pirates have no choice but to put Simon on waivers and I'd hope no team would pick him up for at least this season. That is absolutely ridiculous. These guys are just working part time jobs and I doubt they make all that much. I guarandamntee its nowhere near what you made Simon. If I were a judge I'd say that Simon's contract has to get paid to the guy who was hit by Simon.

Were talking about JB. Jose Lima was a former 20 game winner (I think) and was a heck of a pitcher for a while. JB was never that.

Well I'd hope Gallas would be ousted and they'd get some minds that came in and told JR, spendinga little money can make you money. In this case getting an international superstar could be huge. Chicago is a huge market and with the exception of Hep Sep Choi they don't have any Asian professional atheletes. Not many cities do, but Chicago has a very good Asian market and it would be awesome for the Sox to tap into it. Lets also remember it gets Sox games televised in the players country and it gets a lot of international Sox fans which is an awesome thing to have. Trust me, there is a great business in international merchandise sales. Plus the Sox could put together a travel agency in a sense where they get referral fees from hotels they recommend as well as with airfares. They could have packages priced out to assist people from Asia to fly over to Chicago, stay for a series and see three games. They make money and they also make a lot of new fans. Think, you want to become the best team in Chicago again and start drawing. Well first off you want to win, but second find ways to tap into new markets and come out with a new stance. Get JR out there saying and admitting to his mistakes (Whether he believes he made them or not; Who gives a damn just say it and start running things different; I'm not saying spend a ton of money either). There are just so many things you can do. Offer season ticket holders a metro pass for each month or week that the Sox are in town (FOR FREE). This way they have a great way to get to the stadium (Even if they don't make the money on parking). Also extend the half price nights to season ticket holders, unless they already get discounts. I'd also tend to dump half price nights and just lower tickets prices for every night. Thats just me...I think half price nights take away the market. Most people will say screw going to this game, we'll just go on half price night and they will keep going those nights while staying away other nights, unless a good team is in town. Also, more fireworks..more fireworks...more fireworks and of course the most important thing...WIN and SHOW EFFORT. This year the GM showed effort. I've never seen a Sox team make all the moves this one did. It may not pay off, but damn it they tried and I won't forget that.

we cant spank the worst teams in the league and you want to get on one of the better ones in our division??? we need to step back and regroup on this one.......if the team is gonna take the attitude of getting fired up for the good teams then it had better take that same attitude against the lousy ones too.....and from where i sit i just dont see that happening........ Sox have a winning record against winning teams (I think 7 games over .500) They are 11 games under .500 against losing teams. and if we cant beat some of those losing teams then beating the winnings wont matter much...........each game counts....... Ya...its great that the Sox can beat good teams, but that don't mean crap cause playoff teams have to take care of the bad teams. The Sox aren't gonna get a shot to play the good teams when it counts, unless they start beating up on the bottom feeders. Here's the question. Maybe I'm wrong, but isn't a big job of the manager to get guys up for each and every game? I know at lower levels it is (Little League, High School, etc) but in the minors and majors is that still the case. I've heard conflicting things. Some say once it gets to that point the players have to motivate themselves because the players just get sick if the coach is always giving a rah rah type stance, etc. Still I have to think their is something a manager could do, like always putting pressure on guys, telling them they can do better. No matter what lay things out for each player telling them what to improve. Also give them some positive feedback, but tell them hey were the coaches and were here if you need us. Its our job to get you guys prepared, but we can't do it without your help. Therefor were here for you whenever and at times we'll come up to you and work on things. You need to get better at bunting, come into the office. If you don't lay them down then I'm going to come to you and say hey, you didn't get that bunt down. Those things have to be done. After the game lets work on it and do so for the next week or so. Am I completely wrong with this thinking? I've never been a manager at in any case, but this is just my thinking.

Or Koskie Well Rex, I'm glad some of us can look past Frank as being the only guy hosed I mean I'm a huge Frank fan, but the more I look at the numbers there were quite a few guys deservent that didn't get in. Ya Frank is playing at home, but I'd want to get into the game because I had the numbers, not because it was a courtsey for being at home. Like you said the roster was expanded, things were changed and he still didn't get in. Enough said. Frank hits in the first month or two with runners on base and theres no doubt he's an all star. And I don't want to hear no one was on base, there was a long while when Jimenez had around a .400 OBP.

Or Koskie Mueller and Blalock are both hitting in the .320's (I think thats what I read). Koskie is good too. I could give a damn about how the twins our the Sox rivals. I'd trade the way the Sox play with the way the Twins play any day of the week. Now thats a type of team I love. You see those guys, they are always picking eachother up, etc. What happened to the Sox. Back in 2000 they were like that but then they forgot who they were or something? I'd say if things don't work out soon, quite a few guys will have to go. Also I have no problem with acquiring Alomar/Everett only to sell them for prospects later on. KW madeh is case to put the team over the top and if they keep thinking games are on paper then its going to be his job to move guys and get ready for next year, imo.

we cant spank the worst teams in the league and you want to get on one of the better ones in our division??? we need to step back and regroup on this one.......if the team is gonna take the attitude of getting fired up for the good teams then it had better take that same attitude against the lousy ones too.....and from where i sit i just dont see that happening........ Sox have a winning record against winning teams (I think 7 games over .500) They are 11 games under .500 against losing teams.