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I'll say this, I never once remember reading any book near 800 pages as a kid. The longest books I would read were the Hardy Boys. I used to read a book a week at least. That was before video game systems were widely out though.

Is it the Dips*** one? If someone can post a link to it I'll be glad to put it up. I had a few to put up that SoxHeads made but have been working 7 days a week the past two weeks trying to get things all in order so I can step away for 4 days this weekend. Just put up a link to it and I'll get it up before I go, I promise...well as long as I can figure it out

He's talking about Tony Ritchie. He was drafted by the Sox, but instead opted to go to FSU and he become one of the top hitting catchers and was drafted by the Cubs after turning down more money by the Sox. Like I've always said, I don't blame the Sox, they had a fair offer on the table and in all honesty, they are probably one of the most agressive teams in terms of the draft. you are right on this one. he thou i kept on saying that if the sox put 100+ more on the table, they would have sign him. i remember reading that like hill, he was ready to sign if the sox pony up a little more money. hill on the other hand was given a real great offer, but boras refuse. yet he sign for less with the sCrubs a yr later when he was redrafted. Almost never will a player make more money by holding out and re-entering. Its really stupid advice to give a player. Only way thats different is if your a latter round pick, have another year of college or if your a mid to latter round pick and are in highschool and can go to college and increase your stock.

Ya, but we have a crack team of admins here to crush all trolls.

Out of all those names in the bottom, only Bobby Hill was hyped.

They won't go after Lowell because the Fish are asking for Guzman, Cruz, and another top pitching prospect or one of their young relievers at the major league level.

I wouldn't do it if I were the Cubs. Stud pitching beats Stud hitting. I do think thats as fair as it would get though. I don't think there could be any straight up trade that would be closer. I happened to be thinking yesterday of what the Cubs would think of with this package. Jose Valentin and Bartolo Colon to the Cubs (Or Mark Buehrle) and the Sox get Carlos Zambrono and Juan Cruz or that Guzman kid in return. I was also thinking that since the Cubs have fallen out of favor with Bobby Hill that he could be had for Jose Valentin and a reliever. Although this would be a very tough sell. I wouldn't want Bobby Hill and Scott Borass on the southside. We already had the disaster of drafting that no talent ass clown. No thank you. Well, I want to find a way to get Carlos Zambrono. I'd love having him on our pitching staff. He's a younger, cheaper Bartolo Colon in a sense. He has an amazing arm and is a workhorse. Plus throw in Cruz and you get two dynamite arms. I think if the Sox gave the Cubs a hitter or two and Colon they could lure some damn good players. This might put me on and Island by myself but all things considered (current contract situations etc..) but if the Cubs called and offered Carlos Zambrano for Bartolo Colon, I would do it in a heart beat. And if they wanted to add in Juan Cruz for Jose Valentin I would do it twice as quick. I'd do it. I'd do Carlos for Bartolo straight up simply because I believe he is a cheaper, younger version of Bartolo and I actually think he has better stuff. I do think Jose will fetch the Sox something decent, if they package him right. Cubs could have some interest in Wunsch. I know their pen has been solid, but a damn good lefty (Meaning they could dump Guthrie and have Remlinger and Wunsch) would really make them good.

I saw Guzman pitch in spring training against the sox and boy did he have dynamite stuff. Not only did he have the stuff, but he really seemed to have a good feel for the game and good control of his pitches. He pitched awesome against the Sox that day and flashed a good mixture of pitches, but what really stood out in my mind was a big breaking curveball. I think Zambrono could be had, maybe if somehow you get Lee involved (Not sure if they'd consider playing him at 3rd though), but to me if you deal Colon you could get Carlos for him. Cubs would reup with Colon, let Matt Clement walk and fill someone else in. It would be risky, but a top 3 in the playoffs of Prior, Wood and Colon would be whicked.

He's talking about Tony Ritchie. He was drafted by the Sox, but instead opted to go to FSU and he become one of the top hitting catchers and was drafted by the Cubs after turning down more money by the Sox. Like I've always said, I don't blame the Sox, they had a fair offer on the table and in all honesty, they are probably one of the most agressive teams in terms of the draft.

I see, your those people that score at the game instead of watching the game

The Souvenir Cups are what I always keep. In Philly I had the Cheesesteak too, simply because its Philly, and it was pretty good, but if your in Philly, go to Pats. Best Cheesesteaks and get it with Cheese Wiz! Damn was that good. Camden Yards has really good food too, had a bbq chicken sandwich there. Boston's food was definately bland, but the good thing was like you say you can eat out on the street with all the vendors and that makes it good. I think the Cubs would be smart to incorporate something like that. Of course I didn't enjoy Fenway Park. My favorite old time park was Tiger stadium. I didn't like Fenway because I was in crammed in seats and it was 110 degrees with a ton of humidity. Was sweating the entire game, so it wasn't quite a comfortable atmosphere. Still, there is a cool "awe" to being in the stadium.

Philly Fanatic is definitely the king of mascots, it's not even close. Usually i hate that extra stuff at a ballgame, but he even had me laughing. On that same note, Mr. Met absolutely sucks I just remember seeing the Fanatic ride out on his atv onto the field and he was flying and there was something about him that had me laughing my ass off the entire time.

Sounds like you had a blast. When you were in Philly did you get to see the Philly Fanatic? In my opinion, he is one of the funniest things I've ever seen at a baseball game.

We drafted Bobby Hill in the 2nd round I think. He held out and then the Cubs took him the very next year.

When I open my wallet up, I do it slowly and hope that somehow my mom or dad will be like, its ok son The best part is every once in a while it actually works. I always pull the i'm a poor old student line.

I wouldn't do it if I were the Cubs. Stud pitching beats Stud hitting. I do think thats as fair as it would get though. I don't think there could be any straight up trade that would be closer. I happened to be thinking yesterday of what the Cubs would think of with this package. Jose Valentin and Bartolo Colon to the Cubs (Or Mark Buehrle) and the Sox get Carlos Zambrono and Juan Cruz or that Guzman kid in return. I was also thinking that since the Cubs have fallen out of favor with Bobby Hill that he could be had for Jose Valentin and a reliever. Although this would be a very tough sell. Thats a rip off deal! why would the Sox even consider that deal! Val and Bart to the Cubs for anyone is a rip! I dunno, to me Zambrono is going to be the best of all the Cubs pitchers. The guy is flat filthy and I think he's only 20 or 21.

I wouldn't do it if I were the Cubs. Stud pitching beats Stud hitting. I do think thats as fair as it would get though. I don't think there could be any straight up trade that would be closer. I happened to be thinking yesterday of what the Cubs would think of with this package. Jose Valentin and Bartolo Colon to the Cubs (Or Mark Buehrle) and the Sox get Carlos Zambrono and Juan Cruz or that Guzman kid in return. I was also thinking that since the Cubs have fallen out of favor with Bobby Hill that he could be had for Jose Valentin and a reliever. Although this would be a very tough sell. I wouldn't want Bobby Hill and Scott Borass on the southside. We already had the disaster of drafting that no talent ass clown. No thank you. Well, I want to find a way to get Carlos Zambrono. I'd love having him on our pitching staff. He's a younger, cheaper Bartolo Colon in a sense. He has an amazing arm and is a workhorse. Plus throw in Cruz and you get two dynamite arms. I think if the Sox gave the Cubs a hitter or two and Colon they could lure some damn good players.

I wouldn't do it if I were the Cubs. Stud pitching beats Stud hitting. I do think thats as fair as it would get though. I don't think there could be any straight up trade that would be closer. I happened to be thinking yesterday of what the Cubs would think of with this package. Jose Valentin and Bartolo Colon to the Cubs (Or Mark Buehrle) and the Sox get Carlos Zambrono and Juan Cruz or that Guzman kid in return. I was also thinking that since the Cubs have fallen out of favor with Bobby Hill that he could be had for Jose Valentin and a reliever. Although this would be a very tough sell.

Nah, I'll partake in the corn picking hodowns I just won't be sleeping during the boring plane ride. If only I was flying Jet Blue, too bad they don't fly many places yet.

Rogowski has really got his average rolling after a pretty slow start (Going off memory). Seems to me he's getting healthy and I think we'll see his average climb to around .300 and then he'll get promoted, possibly. If I recall, a lot of teams don't do much late promoting other then for a spot start or two, simply because they don't want to hurt a teams shot at winning. Rex, am I right on that?

I'm doing the same. Going to read most of it when I go to Iowa with the family this weekend.

Adkins has been pitching up a storm lately. Still not better then two first rounders though. But KW had no way of knowing that draft pick compensation wasn't going to get axed.

Brumbauhg is no longer with the Knights. His contract was sold to a Japanese team.

I don't think this loss loses the momentum. What I've noticed is the Sox aren't pulling the ball near as much anymore and because of that they are able to get guys over, etc. I really see a difference in the fact that the players must know, you screw up on a play that needs to be done (Little Ball Type Stuff) then your going to get benched, etc. I also think Walker's stuff is starting to come into effect a bit.

He's been throwing 95 plus lately. Also, did anyone else notice how much higher the readings are on Wrigley's radar. I know Marte throws hard, but he's almost always 91-92 and today his fastball was 94.