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QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Mar 23, 2010 -> 11:04 AM) That franchise is a steaming pile of crap IMO. The 1st was entertaining, the next 2, not so much.

Wait, I thought Pirates was meant to be a trilogy. they are doing another?

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QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Mar 23, 2010 -> 05:49 AM) Just a thought here... Kila Ka'ahuie has a .344/.447/.656/1.104 line in ST. Royals appear ready to stick with Butler at 1B. Kila would be sent back to AAA. I cannot believe the Sox haven't looked at him - he looks to me like he's in the position TCQ was prior to 2008 (raked in minors, then had a bad AAA year, and is stuck behind someone), and he's a lefty power bat that could be had for cheap. Would you rather give up Hudson/Flowers/Danks2/Morel for 1.5 or 2 years of Gonzo, or give up only one of those (at most) and get 5 years of Kila for cheap, and still leave money room for some other big acquisition later if Kila ends up a flop? Remember, Quentin was also a #1 pick who had shown good power numbers at the major league level as well. I'm not saying Kila doesn't have a shot to be solid but I don't think he's in the same league as Quentin was when the Sox acquired him.

Fullerton finally with a sweep. Hopefully this will be something they build upon!!

Will Memphis lose any scholarships or anything like that?

QUOTE (Brian @ Mar 20, 2010 -> 12:38 PM) Oh.Hell.Yeah X 2

To Vegas I go...see ya guys next week

Washington will be fired shortly or resign. He's not going to be able to get past this critism's. I don't usually agree with Phil Rogers, but he's right regarding Washington. There is no way he can succeed. Texas hits one bad spell and he's out.

Big east is so over-rated. 12 of 16 through day 1 is the best start I've ever had. I'm sure its going to go nowhere from downhill from here. 97th percentile currently. Hopefully it holds up though, would love to win the annual pool I'm in for the 2nd time in 4 years.

Damn, I had originally picked Washington, but ended up thinking Marquette would do it. Dooh.

QUOTE (ChWRoCk2 @ Mar 18, 2010 -> 06:59 PM) Some people submit so many that it is really no fun and defeats the purpose of filling out a bracket. I have one bracket. Thats it. And i'm not 11 for 11.

Someone did because there are still people on yahoo who are 11 of 11 in picks. Don't ask me how. I'm 8 of 11 with 2 sweet 16's gone and I know its only going to get worse from there, haha.

Georgetown looks like they'll be team numero 2 in my final 16 to be out.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Mar 18, 2010 -> 02:44 PM) I believe that is what I have in my bracket. St. Mary's is good. Check that, I stuck with Nova. And glad they won cause I forgot I have them taking down the Dukies. I guess the bright side is, they have had there scare and Scotty Reynolds should play significantly better.

QUOTE (Brian @ Mar 18, 2010 -> 02:38 PM) Wouldn't be surprised if St. Marys beats Villanova. I believe that is what I have in my bracket. St. Mary's is good.

I had ND going to the Sweet 16, but I can survive that.

UTEP Coach and former Callipari assistant Tony Barbee seems to be one of the guys Iowa has targeted. Supposedly he's very high up on their list. Barbee is a hell of a recruiter and while he isn't a proven coach he's done a nice job at UTEP and could be a really nice hire. Right now my #1/#2 are Pastner & Barbee.

Come on Tex, you don't get paid out till you get fired or quit, haha. I think most companies learned it was a bad practice because vacation is actually good for the employees performance, etc. Everywhere I've been they've encouraged you to actually take the vacation (thankfully).

QUOTE (Cali @ Mar 17, 2010 -> 02:37 PM) The 27th... and it's hardly a bonanza haha Dang, won't be able to make it. I'm going to be in AZ for my bachelor party. I'll get you a beer at a Sox/Angels game this year. And I will still refer to it as your bonanza.

Every company I've ever worked for (and I've worked for some huge companies) you don't get anything if you opt out. Only reason to really opt out if you have a decent health care plan is if your significant other has a better one.

Logan, when is your bday bonanza?

QUOTE (fathom @ Mar 16, 2010 -> 12:15 PM) Is that an actual source? If that's true, I pray to God that you guys take him. Trust me, you don't want him. No one gets less out of their talent than he does. No doubt in my mind that GT would have been better if they just didn't have a coach the last 5 seasons. I also don't think he'd relate well to the recruits in the state of Iowa. He plays the race card very, very often with recruits. No, I have no source. I know GT is not happy with Hewitt, but he's done a pretty good job by my standards. I'm not expecting Iowa to become a national powerhouse, I'd be happy if they got back to contending for a big ten title every few years and made the tourney 75% of the time. Right now they are an utter failure of a program and it sucks. Hewitt can at least recruit. I think Baylor's HC Drew would be a great hire though. I still think Memphis coach would be plan #1 (outside of Pearl). He's young and has been referred to Iowa by Lute Olsen and is one hell of a recruiter. Olsen loves Iowa so he'd do a great sell job or so I'd hope and Iowa can offer a lot of money which is nice.

Iowa might kick the tires on Paul Hewitt.