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Californication is good. I'm watching season 1 on the dvds right now and I'm digging it.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Oct 8, 2008 -> 06:48 PM) The English is fine if you just get rid of the question mark. "Two scouts with American League organizations independently arrived at the same conclusion about Iglesias, an 18-year-old middle infielder. Both compared him to Orlando Cabrera for his batting stance, infield actions and offensive potential. "He’s a stud," one of the scouts said. "He’s a plus run and plus arm Orlando Cabrera clone. He’s got a quick bat but I didn’t see much power." I like the sound of that. Sign him...Sign him...Sign him. Put him with Beckham and you could have a nice SS/2B combo with Beckham at 2B.

I guarantee Poreda is still being thought of as a starter first. Sure they know that they could always convert him into a top notch set up prospect but they will try there best to turn him into a big time starter. If he has just two average secondary pitches he has the fastball to be an above average starter.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Oct 9, 2008 -> 02:35 PM) DeJesus gets thrown around a lot but I don't think the Royals are going to be selling pieces away any time quickly without getting MLB pieces that are close to the majors. DeJesus has to be part of the rebuilding. I also don't like that he's as injury prone as he is. Like him as a player, I just don't think he's a realistic option. He's the exact type of guy the club needs. High average, high OBP, solid speed. The Sox don't have another guy out there like him. He fits into the "Twins" mold and I'm not about to say we should turn our team into the Twins but there is a major benefit to having a few guys throughout the lineup that can hit for a high average. That high average hitter should be able to hit even the best pitchers and its easier to get a single or basehit off a good pticher than it is a HR so you are increasing your chance at getting that one run across in a "key" situation. I'd love to find a way to get a CF/2B who both could hit around .300 with a .360 OBP and play decent defense. You do that and stick whoever the f*** at 3B and go with Ramirez at SS and I'm loving the lineup. You got enough power between Dye/Thome/Konerko/Quentin. You are right about DeJesus being a potential franchise guy. He's signed to an affordable extension but the Royals could get a bigger "face" in Swisher plus some prospects (maybe Broadway & Anderson or whomever). I just wouldn't give up Poreda or Shelby. I'd even trade Josh FIelds but they would clearly have little use for Fields. Swisher is also very affordable so its not like the Royals would have trouble fitting him into payroll.

QUOTE (Sonik22 @ Oct 8, 2008 -> 06:25 PM) I was best friends with her before i got the feelings for her. So yeah... Well I don't know how much this fits, but the girl I'm currently dating was one of my very good friends (also a coworker). When she left the job we kind of moved things to a new level (I actually broke up with my current girlfriend at the time to go after this girl). We've made a promise that no matter what if things go sour we'll stay friends. I've said that crap before but I can safely say it won't ruin the friendship. I've also had a best friend in high school that I went out with in college and we decided it wasn't right (partly because we were in two different places) but I'm still very good friends with her today so it can be done. Plus it leaves the option open to potentially hook-up if you find yourself single. The hard part for you would be to realize that despite you having feelings for her, nothing can happen. As long as your willing to put that past because your actual friendship is better (and again, you were best friends prior to ever having feelings so it sounds like a legit friendship) than really you shouldn't have any problems. Do your thing, sleep with who you please, and she'll do hers, you two can still be best friends as long as your mature about it.

I would love to package Swisher and a prospect for David DeJesus. Heck, maybe even offer up Brian Anderson in the package. DeJesus would be a perfect fit in the 2 spot and would allow the Sox to focus the rest of the off-season finding a 3B/2Bman. DeJesus hits for an average and is well liked, but Swisher still can hit for power and is a guy that I'm sure the fan base would rally around in KC. Again, I don't know if the Royals do that deal but DeJesus would be one of my top priorities if I were Kenny. Kenny could than decide what to do with Josh Fields. Personally I'd target a young 3rd baseman and than consider going with Alexei and DeJesus a top the order with Getz and a young 3rd baseman (Not FIELDS though) rounding things out. IT would be a cheap off-season and Kenny could potentially find a way to pick up another reliever and than obviously the club would have to find another starter as I'd anticipate the trade of Javy Vazquez.

I want to point out that Ichiro is probably one of the most overpaid players in the game. Sure he's solid but given everything, including the cost factor to get him (ie players given up) there is absolutely no way the Sox could acquire Ichiro. I wouldn't trade Danks straight up for Ichiro and it would cost the Sox a lot more than that just to get him. If you want to get a CFer, focus on David DeJesus. He'd be a really nice pick-up and you might even be able to trade Swisher straight up for him or get a 3rd team involved.

Right now if I were a GM of another team, I'd freaking drool at the chance to buy Paulie low. The guy is an above average first baseman with a great contract. He showed that when healthy he is as productive as ever and he's been a very good post-season player (this post-season included). The guy was huge for the Sox down the stretch this year and I don't think I'd trade him without getting very good value. Thome would be a guy I'd consider moving, but he's just too cheap so really the only spots you can upgrade are 2B/3B/CF and the Sox may go in-house at one of those spots and need to move Swish to free up another one of those spots.

QUOTE (Sonik22 @ Oct 8, 2008 -> 03:05 PM) Lol thats why I put this stuff on soxtalk, because i know I'm gonna get good responses. I can't just ditch out on her, because we were best friends before all of this stuff happened. I've already got over the fact that I'm not that main guy anymore, it sucks, but w/e. I still want her in my life, but I'm not going out of my way for her anymore. I love everything you guys said. Neither of you are seeing each other nor would seeing each other really work given your circumstance. Plus, you both are new to college, its a great time to experience new things. She's not going to marry this guy just like you aren't going to marry whatever girl you hook up with next. The important part is that the two of you remember your friends. I'd say forget the chick but its pretty evident the two of you were really good friends in high school. I'm still friends with some girls I was really tight with in high school as well as my guy buddies. I even had a short lived fling with one of those girls in college where we tried the whole "more than friends thing". Bottom line you were friends with her before and you'll be friends with her down the road. It doesn't mean you have to like her boyfriend or even talk about him, just continue to do what you normally would do. Now my stance changes if the only reason you've ever been friends with her is to get with her. In that case I'd ditch the chick completely.

QUOTE (chimpy2121 @ Oct 8, 2008 -> 03:13 PM) I traded in my Xbox 360 for a PS3 back in June and I am completely satisfied with my choice. I love the Show, I love PSN, I can't wait for LBP, and I can't wait for Home. Oh, and Blu-Rays kick arse. If we are talking about the BluRay and the total package...PS3 > Xbox. Again, I was saying simply as a gaming console the Xbox is better but when you factor in everything else the PS3 is a pretty sweet system (I know I love my BluRay). I just don't play hardly any games on it.

I probably have b****ed and moaned about Swisher's play more than anyone on this site. I could give a s*** about anyone who hits for that type of average (unless he hit about 100 HR's). The problem is his value is at an all time low and he is a pretty versatile player who is better than his current performance and has a favorable contract. Sure the Sox could trade him but I don't know if they get anything of value for him and if thats the case is it really worth dealing him? I believe the Sox need to get themselves one or two high average hitters (hopefully high OBP as well, but the key is to get some high average guys with speed). This will give the team some guys who can just get the big hit as opposed to the big homer in those games where you can't rely on the homer and just need to dig in a run in a key situation.

We've toyed with that concept before, but our goal is to create many unique sites with there own specific personalities. TalkBears is differnet than Soxtalk. Obviously Soxtalk is larger but TalkBears has a pretty good group of posters and is active but those members give TalkBears its own unique feel. We hope the Bulls/Cubs/Blackhawks sites will also do the same. Oh and don't forget, www.chisport.com the best blog on the net.

You've got to see a couple of the Sox affiliates, tell us about the differences at the various levels (ie, coaching/fans/city/equipment).

I'd have hated it as a kid but its a tremendous idea.

QUOTE (The Critic @ Oct 8, 2008 -> 06:13 AM) Be careful - if she doesn't like it, she may give your Donga Punch. ROFL...classic critic...classic.

Happy Bday Gents!!!

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Oct 8, 2008 -> 07:50 AM) If you like clubs, Tao is pretty good. Pure is also real good. I went to one at the Wynn, I cant remember what it was, bottle service was good and it was full of chicks (just tell your wife to go home early) Tryste

I saw last years coverage and was laughing the entire time.

If you post on Soxtalk...you are most definitely a fan.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Oct 7, 2008 -> 09:39 PM) http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseb...0,1600685.story Discuss, :-). I don't mind Getz as the supersub/utility guy if we want to save money on Uribe's deal....but for Jerry Owens to be getting the majority of at-bats in CF against RH pitchers and for Chris to be the starting 2B, that doesn't seem like the surest way to get the fanbase excited for 2009. Of course, KW doesn't really care what the fans think, so it's his preorogative, but I can't imagine the other contending teams will be too fear-stricken. At least he didn't say Josh Fields would be the starting 3B on April 6th against KC and that Clayton Richard is his fifth starter. Well...these are the first hints about what's to come, but I don't believe it, any more than I am 100% sure Swisher will be back next season. I can totally deal with Getz at 2B if the Sox find a way to acquire a top notch leadoff hitter that can play CF.

Issue has been resolved. f***ing hackers.

Just Win BABY!!!

Whats the score? 4-3?

QUOTE (joesaiditstrue @ Oct 2, 2008 -> 11:43 AM) for them? no, for you? yes So I shouldn't watch from work than correct? I'm technically here but I'm currently not billing any time (its just I have a meeting).

Is Stooge TV legal?