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QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Mar 25, 2010 -> 01:39 PM) Sounds like you should be the one giving out the advice, not asking for it That is just called experience.. I never think I would need advice at all with dealing with women (especially from strangers, not to mention alot of experience), but sometimes it's good to read other people's opinions/views on matters. Alot of times, I'm surprised on some answers I thought of never doing before.

I love the story Kaplan gave yesterday on CTL about Tebow (true story too). When they were taking the wonderlic test, the instructor(s) gave them their set times, how many questions are on the test, etc.. and asked if anyone had any questions raise their hand. Tebow raised his hand and asked, can we get alittle prayer going first, and another player said "why don't you go **** yourself" and everyone started laughing. You are not allowed to hate Tebow, he walks on water and his blood is wine ya know.

QUOTE (scenario @ Mar 25, 2010 -> 12:11 PM) They're just trying to give Alexei and Teahen more at-bats. Yea you can't fault him for that. I would actually like to see Rios batting higher as well, get back in the groove of things.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Mar 25, 2010 -> 01:02 PM) I've actually already did that when we were in the beginning stages of hooking up. Whoops

QUOTE (Ranger @ Mar 25, 2010 -> 01:43 AM) I think Gardenhire and Torre are good managers, but I think they're sometimes dramatically overrated by the folks here. Especially Gardy. He's good, don't get me wrong, but that major league club is more a product of the organization from the bottom-up than it is a product of him. The players like him, and that's part of it, but the guy almost never has to worry about who he inserts into the lineup. Even their "bums" are capable of getting it done. And Torre was not considered one of the best managers in the game until he went to New York. He managed for the first time in the late 70's, but didn't have a 90-win season until the Yankees hired him. I agree on Torre, disagree on Gardy as I view him as a terrific manager. There is alot of things he did right for player's development over the years, and who he viewed as regular players and the others "Paranas." I have no doubt in my mind that if Guillen managed the Twins, Gomez would had been leading off for them last season even with the emergence of Span. Trying to just summarize all this, but Guillen is a micro-manager, in fact he reminds me alot of Dusty Baker except he's outstanding in dealing with pitching staffs. You can add Scoisia (some would say Francona also) and even Maddon to the list as well and Wakamatsu very soon when he's more proven, as I'm a big fan of his.

QUOTE (SAVVY18 @ Mar 24, 2010 -> 10:39 PM) Was that Kelly Kelly throwing out the first pitch at the Sox-Dbacks game today? I only saw a quick glimpse as they were wrapping up the game and it sure looked like her. I missed it personally, but from what was reported (and what I heard) yes it was her.

QUOTE (maggliopipe @ Mar 24, 2010 -> 10:53 AM) The trainer dude is hilarious which helps except when he made me laugh a couple times while I'm in the midst of putting everything I've got into a set's last push-up hahaha. QUOTE (The Gooch @ Mar 24, 2010 -> 05:50 PM) Yeah I find him hilarious in KenpoX lol. That is actually good. Laughter actually burns about 3 calories alone FYI.

Boy I hope I won't hate Kotsay as much as I probably will hate Juan Pierre this season. I like Kotsay... as a solid bench bat.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 24, 2010 -> 08:16 PM) One of his outs about smashed the kneecap of the pitcher. Just adds to the high BABIP he had. He's probably had the worst luck of hard hit balls only to get outs in this ST.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Mar 24, 2010 -> 11:28 AM) I wouldn't be so quick to give Detroit the #8 seed either. They are only 2 pts back of Colorado, 4 pts back of Nashville with 2 more games to play & 2 head-to-head. Their upcoming schedule isnt too tough and they have been playing well, they could easily move up to the 6 or 7 spot. Yea Colorado is really, really struggling. (much like SJ) I'd bet money that is the team that finishes in 8th and the Wings 6th or 7th. (Though Nashville hasn't been exactly hot either so they might finish very low as well)

To one of the best posters here. :cheers

QUOTE (Felix @ Mar 23, 2010 -> 11:54 PM) I've grown to really dislike Ozzie, especially as he continues to have a significant impact on the roster construction of the team. He's not the GM, and he shouldn't be given that type of power over the organization. Given that this team is essentially the one that he wants (minus a little grit and determination), I think he'll be on the hot seat should his attempts to play NL ball in the AL fail miserably. I agree with this more or less.

QUOTE (docsox24 @ Mar 23, 2010 -> 08:25 AM) that is bad but we shouldn't be comparing ourselves to the a's. They aren't winning anything and I think we all have higher standards than last place Exactly. They are more or less rebuilding. They are not taking the division away from the Angels or Mariners. I like Sweeney to have a nice year though. Gotta get out of that hell hole of a stadium for power though, but he should hit alot of XBH.

Nice Dan Black shout out.

I know Ranaudo has been dropping lately but out of the top 10? Very interesting if that happens to be the case.

Rios batting 5th. I approve of this. If Teahen rakes, he and A.J. could switch spots.

Mostly Everyone and their mother had Kansas going far. f***ing Nova!! Kentucky and Syracuse looking good for me though.

Happy B-Day you old, fat ass. :cheers

QUOTE (Benchwarmerjim @ Mar 21, 2010 -> 09:13 PM) horray! that is all C'mon Jim.. show alittle more emotion than that. Great news for Minny and the game of baseball. Dude will probably be a future HOF and has a chance to play the rest of his career in his home state. Find it cool his agent also represented Ripken Jr. and Puckett who played their careers on one team too.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Mar 21, 2010 -> 09:06 PM) Let's wait to replace Teahen til after he's played a game that counts. Thank you voice of reason. The man has changed his swing in games that don't count yet. Let him iron out the kinks before the season and if he hits like this the first month, then you can rip him. Like I said before, I would still bank on him hitting better during the season than some of these guys (including some guys on our team) hitting .400+ right now. Changing your swing, your mentality, teams, etc.. isn't easy. For a while in these ST games, he was having the worst luck of any hitter on the team. (his BABIP was off the charts his first 15 or so ABs) It's not like he's hitting weak grounders/pop-ups to people until recently. He was hitting the ball, just right at people. I am still more interested in his defense at 3B playing full time but that's just me.

QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Mar 20, 2010 -> 11:19 AM) Ozney is actually a pretty good prospect from what I hear. He's a stud actually. The best of Ozzie's kids by far. I've heard mid to late 1st round talent potentially. If he fell to the second round (or possibly compensation).. I would love for the sox to nab him.

In about 10 hours or so.. I will start drinking. From my crib all the way to the club tonight downtown (unless it rains/snows.. ) . The Jack Daniels that's under my bed.. watch out!

QUOTE (fathom @ Mar 19, 2010 -> 03:41 PM) First AB I've seen from Teahen all ST, and yes, he's definitely in-between. He also looks to have no confidence either. He's reminding me of Rios last year on his swing/confidence. Just hope he doesn't feel he as to do too much (changing teams, new environment, etc..). He's used to having good spring training stats, so this is new for him. For a while in these ST games, he was having the worst luck of any hitter on the team. (his BABIP was off the charts) Luckily it's only spring training so he has time to iron out the kinks. I would still bank on him hitting better during the season than some of these guys (including some guys on our team) hitting .400+ right now. He'll be fine IMO. I was actually more interested in his defense at 3B for a while to be honest.

Doesn't surprise me with him. Hell he ticked off alot of guys in the minors (promoted or teammate) as well. A couple of my friends I text every blue moon, who are in the minors now as pitchers, use to love facing him as he was an easy out, not to mention the last name.

QUOTE (chisoxfan09 @ Mar 20, 2010 -> 01:24 AM) Morel is doing quite well in ST, is he pegged for AA Bimingham or AAA Charlotte after it ends? He'll be in Birmingham.