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Who is that old roman?

All I know is the Orange Bowl is going to be the best BCS game. Iowa vs USC is to me an unbelievable game. Two offensive juggernuts with solid defenses going up against eachother. I stick to my theory that USC, Iowa, and Miami are the top 3 teams in the country. If things were right, the winner Miami and Ohio State would play the winner of USC and Iowa.

I know this stuff was bad thats happening, but I really think KW is doing what he can to right the ship. Koch is a good guy, if they got Lieber he's a good vet. These are guys that aren't going to accept having stooges going around and tattle tailing on everyone. We'll really have a good idea of whats going on after we see who the Sox bring in. If someone like Byrd and Lieber are in, then its a big step forward cause they are both class acts, and exceptional leaders.

I think they are looking to possibly get a steal for 2004. I like Lieber a ton, and this is a good move if we get him cheaply. It could pay high dividends. The key is, that if he fails, which their is a good chance of, that the Sox don't lose a ton. The other key is that this isn't their solution to the rotation, and I know many don't like KW, but I can't possibly see him signing Lieber and then calling it quits.

Haven't been able to find them anywhere. I'm wondering if they'll put up revised pictures next week, ones that don't include all the future stuff, only what it will look like for next season. By the way, welcome aboard!!!!!

Next years team should be really fun to watch. I know I'm really excited for Spring Training to start.

Ya, I saw it when I was in Chicago, it looked bad, but I figured they knew what they were doing. Now I see they just designed the thing terribly, cause it looks freaking hideous in the pictures. That is nowhere near like Comiskey park. I actually think Comiskey Park is pretty nice looking, the seats in the upperdeck may suck, but the rest of the park is pretty nice, imo. Soldier Field, well those pictures look terrible.

Thats exactly what I think he'll get. Man Ian, we are agreeing a ton lately.

I know many are saying that we are going to be paying 8 mill a year for Koch, but I don't buy that one bit. Koch is going to sign an extension.

Good Lord, even the pictures are ugly. What were they thinking?

Go Texans go. The Bears have moved up to the #4 pick. Of course thats as long as they lose on Monday. From the looks of their remaining schedule they should be assured 3 more losses, with one questionmark, the game against Carolina, who had quite the offensive showdown today. The Bengals, Lions, and Vikes are all ahead of the Bears, but I'm hoping the Vikes and Lions get at least one more win, hopefully two. Remember Bears, take these games one loss at a time. I don't want to see you all blow it and win because you weren't prepared.

Does anyone have pictures for what the new soldier field is supposed to look like?

Williams could definately bring Helling in pretty easily. I also think he could get Daal pretty easily. The question is whether they are going for Byrd, if they are, then that will be a lot harder, but it could pay big time dividends. I think many people are pretty excited for next season on the Southside and if they sign a pitcher or two, then things will really be exciting, plus the All Star game will be at Comiskey.

The only reason I'd want Ray Ray here is because it would mean Jimenez would play short with Manos out of here. Thats just my dream, to get Valentin out of here because we have other more productive and much better defensive 2nd baseman and shortstops.

If you could, will you ask him if the Sox offered Ritchie abitration and if he has any idea of what the Sox plan to have the payroll at for next year. I'm hoping for 55 mill, cause then they'd definately be able to bring in 2 more pitchers without moving anyone.

Well if the new Sox park looks anything like those pictures showed, then I'll be stoked.

Ian's a real cool guy. I'm glad he's part of the site. Way to Go IAN!!!!!!!!!!!

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Its taken care of. You can thank Ian, aka, Mr. Showtime for the graphics work. He did a great job on it.

Witesoxfan, do you want that as your avatar? If so just right click on it and hit properties and copy that code, then past it into the avatar url section of your profile(Which you can acess through the control panel) Also, Mac, your sig is all set up. Yours is the only one I could do without resizing, lol.

Damn it Gary. I can't believe I missed going to this game. Stupid Cell phones, I always forget to turn them off of silent. Damn Damn Damn. I'm telling ya, we got to figure out a way to get into todays game for free.

I'm on it now. I noticed you just got on the boards and then I just fell asleep. It was late for me to be up I'll give ya a call around 11, that way you got time to sleep in.

I was figuring like a 4yr/16 mill deal, that way he'd get more guaranteed money. But at 5 mill a year I wouldn't go more then 3 yrs. I am not positive what Ritchie was making last year, but he can't get too much of a decrease so the Sox can keep their payroll much lower then it was last year and add 7 mill or so in free agent pitchers right now, if in fact they lose Ritchie.

I think Pat Borders retired. He went to the minors and just retired, or something like that. I'll stick with someone like Chad Kreuter, I like him a lot. He's a great guy and he's known as a real good clubhouse leader. Koch seems like he was a good clubhouse guy, and Kreuter would be another great acquisition. Now if they can get Byrd they will be 3 for 3 bringing in 3 great guys for the clubhouse.