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I'm 5 minutes late, but Happy B-day to a terrific poster.

Samuel L. Jackson?! He's in every movie.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Nov 1, 2011 -> 05:44 PM) He is hurt to me after the season I look for him to admit he was hurt most of the year. He won't admit it to the press. He's one tough s.o.b. But I do expect the Chargers team to release a statement down the line.

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Nov 1, 2011 -> 10:26 PM) It's nice to finally be on the receiving end of one of those Gold Gloves for life things. So true. Though the difference is right now.. Buehrle actually deserves them based on the defensive stats. Congrats Mark!

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Oct 31, 2011 -> 08:04 AM) Rogers was a mid-20's pick who a lot of people thought had serious mechanical issues coming out of college. Having Rogers start right away was an invitation to turning him into Alex Smith. Having Luck sit for 3 years is a complete waste...he ought to be starting by day 1 in the league. Rodgers was a consensus top 10 pick (alot argued #1 overall) but unfortunately pulled a Roethlisberger and slipped to the Packers lap with elite mechanics, a strong arm, and good foot work. He has very little weaknesses (in fact I think his only main weakness was his size at 6'2 and was a late bloomer so some scouts questioned his true upside). It's not his fault others teams passed on him. I do agree that having him digest that playbook was crucial to his development. Might have been over-ready actually.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 31, 2011 -> 09:18 AM) Going out on top of the world is a great way to go. Definitely. See you at the Hall of Fame Tony.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Oct 30, 2011 -> 09:20 PM) Sadly enough, I actually saw someone dressed as this yesterday. Idea stealer. So did I.. some party in Berwyn which was one of the worst nights of my life sadly. Never going back to that city again.

Carcillo is gone for 2 games. His history with the league did him in on that one. Not as bad as most thought however cause there was no penalty on the play. (same length when Kubina was suspended after he concussed Bolland with no penalty)

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Oct 29, 2011 -> 02:32 PM) It's a good thing I didn't say that they always and forever are the clear winners of the trade. I said they're the clear winners. I can only speak on what has happened now. If the Sox do that, which is highly unlikely, then we can say they did just as well. But that hasn't happened. The fact is that the Cardinals have won a World Series due, at least in part, to the trade. The World Series title is a trump card as of right now. You people are over thinking it. Stop Milk. Your making too much sense.

QUOTE (Pale Sox @ Oct 29, 2011 -> 01:27 AM) Their winning is completely independent of our not winning. The same thing goes for the Blue Jays. .... But they won.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Oct 28, 2011 -> 12:40 PM) I haven't heard enough about Saladinos defense but I wonder if he's going to be another Dayan where we have to move him around 3248329432 times to fit his bat in somewhere. He is a very good defensive SS.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Oct 25, 2011 -> 12:56 PM) Worst day of the year in Chicago is New Year's eve, by far. Really? Never been downtown on New Years. Have to check that out now to say "I've been there." Agreed on Halloween, though personally I don't mind seeing women wearing skimpy, sexy Halloween costumes.

QUOTE (bmags @ Oct 26, 2011 -> 02:31 PM) His 05 draft was one of the best drafts of the decade, for sure, and he can run an organization, but I think he's not top 5 anymore, especially after doing so much with roiders. I think Jason McLeod had more to do with that. His draft picks the last 6-7 years have been ridiculous.

Although I think Ryno will eventually become the manager, I think the Cubs brass will kinda "milk the time" sorta speak.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Oct 26, 2011 -> 05:59 AM) I'm pretty much in the middle on this one. Danks really has no value to the White Sox right now, he's not that good of a prospect, but he's shown a bit of power in the past and plays good defense. If a coach within your system can get through to him and he hits a little bit, you have a 2-3 WAR player on your hands in his good seasons. If I'm Houston or Minnesota - especially Minnesota who pretty much have jack squat in the minors for OFers right now - I'll take a chance on Danks in a second. I agree. He increased his overall power, bb rate, contact, stolen base rate, and reduced his k's (though not that drastically) after his second stint in AAA. He was a pretty touted prospect in Texas who was always a stud with the glove. (also had his k issues, though he did walk alot) Scouts were keen on him if he would ever develop the power. Personally, I think he'll be a 4th OF in the bigs at this point, but it wouldn't hurt holding onto him if the sox go that route.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 26, 2011 -> 08:17 AM) Is there a thread on this board where you two AREN'T arguing? Any thread with Greg, Marty or Victory (sometimes elrockin) in it.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Oct 21, 2011 -> 10:24 AM) BTW, did anyone see Saad had 4 goals and a helper last night? Had 4 points tonight. 1g, 3a In 5 games.. he has 8 goals, 5 assist (13 points) Also a 5 game goal streak. Kid is tearing it up. I would think he's off limits in a big deadline acq. if the Hawks go that route. Also that Yakupov kid is gonna be crazy good.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Oct 23, 2011 -> 07:38 PM) And it also guaranteed them an extra $5 million in costs just to pay his and Hoyer's salaries. ... So at the end of the day your goal is not to win the World Series and worry about finances later, but not do a thing every season and rack up the big bucks... got it.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 21, 2011 -> 10:11 AM) That stop he made in third period was just robbery. I rewatched it like 3 times on the DVR before they came back from commercial. They didn't trade a first round pick for nothing to get him (and a big gamble at that, since they were in the lottery last year). They are very high on the guy. Ridiculously athletic. And that reminds me, Kruger just can't buy a goal up here.

QUOTE (balfanman @ Oct 21, 2011 -> 10:05 AM) Or could it be that they are actually better at baseball than we are willing to give them credit for? We hate on a guy like Nic Punto because he beat us a few times as a Twin, but then admire how the Twins "do things the right way" in their minor league system. You can't have it both ways. Yes.. defensively. You could be bad in one area of the game, and be solid at the other to help stay in the league. Of course they are better than most. They are in the MLB (and 80% of them hit in the minors to earn their keep). Punto is starting because of his + UZR defense. If he hits, it's a bonus. You can't have a bunch of Dan Ugglas (08, 10 version) out there and expect to dominate.

We might hear a few stories about NBA players (and not in a good way) if this lockout continues.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Oct 21, 2011 -> 09:56 AM) The PP could use some work. It's almost identical to the way the cup winning team was that year. Strong PK, below average PP.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Oct 21, 2011 -> 09:44 AM) Albert Pujols covers up a few problems I'd say. He covers up about 2-3 starter players problems. I'll steal a south park quote, there is always a "turd in the punch bowl" in the W.S. (possibly two)

They both destroy soxtalk's bandwidth and they both fight in nearly every thread (unless it's with Marty/Victory/Greg, etc. then they agree) with both stubborn to get the last word in, so obviously it'll be southsider (though personally, I hope Balta catches him. Mike's been at the top long enough over the years).

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Oct 20, 2011 -> 12:15 PM) And it was a brain tumor that otherwise wouldnt have been found if he wasnt traded. May have saved his life. That is unbelievable.