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Not the Get Up Kids....I saw them in a concert with Weezer and Ozma down in San Diego and ugggh... Well, they have really changed their style from when I heard them. They used to be very very heavy and now they are like the exact opposite.

I'm happy keeping Carlos as long as he can play 60-70% of his games at the DH position. Otherwise, I think its pretty well known the Carlos is going to be pumped from the outfield when Joe Borchard comes here.

3 yrs is fine. We can always talk to him about reupping during the final season or so.

The problem is, Harold never said he wanted to go. He still feels he can play at the major league level. You can't really have a retirment ceremony when a guy isn't ready to hang it up. Still, they aught to have a Harold Baines day this year. I'd say they could retire his number, but they already did that a few years ago.

Welcome aboard, hopefully one of the many posters that are from the Chicago area can help you out. Me, I don't know a thing about game used jerseys other then the fact a player wore them during a game.

He's announced that he will hang it up for sure at the end of the season. I say its about time you piece of crap Michael. I used to think a lot more highly of you, now you really screwed things up by coming back. It wasn't your basketball skills, but all the crap you have been hiding in your life. You did a great job of it. Of course I think many now know that you retired the first time because of your gambling problems that supposedly led to the death/murder of your dad. Man, the media does a great job hiding things when your winning championships. I won't ever forget all those championships, but you no longer rank up their on my list of idols, like you did when I was a kid. I always thought you were an amazing player and you didn't get into trouble like so many others. Still, your better then most, it ain't like your out beating women or anything. Now get the hell off the basketball court and get back to screwing up the Wizards. GO BULLS GO!!!

Very well said Heather. Mario has done an amazing job with this site. He's a great Sox fan and one of the smartest baseball people I know. He's also a great friend. You do an awesome job Mario!!!

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Calm Down Calm Down....All that turkey should have everyone in relaxed moods. I know I'm full and just waiting to eat some pumpkin pie....yummm pie.

I just don't think Borchard is ready. He strikes out way too much, and their will be nothing better for him other then learning how to shorten his swing at the minor league level. I'd give him at least half a season in AAA, until he comes up. He said that he wasn't ready himself. I like Joe a lot, but we got time, especially with Lee their for a while. I am willing to deal Lee though and he will be moved if Thomas is back.

I was thinking the same thing. That has to be the quote of the year or at least the month.

First off, let me say welcome aboard, its always great to have another die hard Sox fan here. Secondly, I think Thomas is already working his butt off as his motivation is all the heat he's taken from the fans this past season. Supposedly he's been in Vegas working his butt off getting into great shape and he's supposed to meet his former hitting coach as well. I think Thomas will be back. Of course it would be a great pickup for the Tribe, since they would need a first baseman, the thing is, they don't want to spend a penny on any veterans other then Thome because he's loved in the city and I think they know they won't get him. The just have to make it look like they tried.

The Expos are denying it, but the package is expected to be Orlando Hernandez, Nick Johnson and Juan Rivera. A comparable package by the Sox would be Wright, Carlos Lee, and Jeff Liefer. Well, I think Wright ranks over Hernandez, plus he makes less money, while Lee ranks over a prospect, although Rivera is damn good, and then Liefer evens it out. Although, someone like Willie Harris could be involved instead of Liefer. That way the Expos have a replacement for when they deal jose Vidro. Oh well, it would be a great move by the Yanks as they'd get a lot younger. Of course Rivera should be playing in left for them for the next 10 years so I don't think they should trade him. Deal Johnson, he's over-rated, plus they have Giambi, but keep Rivera.

Just take one of Mckay, change the letters to Ordonez or something and then tell everyone its game used. Its not like you'd be lying

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Here are my two picks for the Thursday games Patriots and Redskins I know the Redskins will end up losing like they do almost every time they play Dallas. Go Dallas and go Detroit, I want my high draft picks.

Maggs is still locked up for 2 years so he isn't going anywhere. He seems very happy in Chicago and I think Buerhle is pretty happy as well, but Buerhle will look to see if the Sox bring in some better players. Still, we got his rights for a while, so I'm not concerned. Its not like were the Royals. Typically JR doesn't have a tough time resigning his younger players. I know it happens everyonce in a while, but he never hesitated in giving guys like Parque, Sirotka, Ray Ray(When he was younger), and even Maggs and PK very fair contract extensions.

Trust me, he's going to be signing most likely by December 7th. I smell 5 mill a year for about 3 yrs. Thats really a fair deal for both sides to me. Buerhle gets a lot considering the Sox don't really have to negotiate with him, while the Sox are making him happy which puts them in better position to keep him.

No, but many seem to think JR is willing to spend some of that money since its deffered, but I don't really buy that. Cause if thats the case, then he won't spend a time when all that deferred money is due. We really could use an owner that really wanted to win. I'm not asking for even an 80 million payroll, but a guy thats willing to spend 70 million if the team was on the brink and then spend the money to keep that team together.

It probably won't happen, now that JR is helping out with the whole Expos thing. This is actually the first thing JR has really done since the last strike. Of course, being that he's no partially on the inside, he may know what it takes to get a guy like Colon or even Vazquez. Still, I think we'll likely pick up a free agent pitcher, but if Thomas comes, then I guarantee Lee goes somewhere for a starter. Whether its Colon, I don't know. Oh ya, Jose Vidro is on the trading block as well. Reports are the Cubs are talking trade with them for Tatis, Vidro and Vazquez for Bobby Hill, Carlos Zambrono,and Kyle Farnsworth. To me thats a great move by the Cubs and it shows the Expos really don't feel they can get a ton of prospects, considering they are just dumping salary. I'd easily give them Willie Harris and Matt Ginter for Jose Vidro, lol. Then move Jimenez to short and we have a great leadoff guy in Jimenez and a great #2 hitter in Vidro. Man oh man, think of how good this team would be with a great mind like my own on the mound

Well, I don't think Baylor was a bad move. I really respect Don and think he's a great baseball man to have around. Heck, he was still classy even after being canned from the Cubs as he recommended the Cubs position to Dusty Baker and said the organization was very good. I know one thing, I'd love having a guy with the character and baseball knowledge like Dusty Baker on our bench. Of course I'd love him as hitting coach.

I finally deleted the SnR boards old posts and when that happened all those posts were removed from the system and it updated everyones post totals.

Heads, is Wallace playing like crap or has the lack of talent from the entire rest of the team finally taken over? I mean watching ISU wallace was amazing, but you could see the talent around him sucked.

Yeaaa, Go Team. Well I'm one of those optimist here and I still think the Sox will have sucess this upcoming season.

Well they are expected to start the negotiations next Monday, right after the Thanksgiving Holiday.