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QUOTE (EvilJester99 @ Jan 31, 2010 -> 09:58 PM) Wonder if they'd look to deal Iginla...not likely but damn I would love him on the Hawks. Burke is weaving some magic...Trades Two UFA's and 2 spare parts and steals Phaneuf PLUS Defensive prospect Aulie. Man.. traded alot of scoring depth that they had though. They are solid on defense (with some youth), but they literally have Phil Kessel and.... noone. Don't worry, they can tank and get a top 3 pick..... whoops... Boston has there pick. Probably the happiest team in the NHL right now.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jan 31, 2010 -> 09:21 AM) There's no such thing as a girl car IMO. I would drive anything without feeling self conscious. Agreed. Going from point A to point B is all that matters nowadays. I'm not in high school anymore, so I'm not "showing off." I'm trying to go to work and pay bills. Though I'll admit now that I'm jobless.. but usually a couple of buddies of mine, who made fun of my car from back then, didn't even have a car so they can't talk or else they were not getting rides. But now that my ride (it was a Nissan Sentra btw) is gone, it's all moot.. I'd kill to have my car back right now instead of no car.

QUOTE (Flash Tizzle @ Jan 31, 2010 -> 06:39 PM) Here's the problem, as I interpret it -- she wants everything to go her way, even at your expense. She wants to pursue this other dufus, meanwhile, have you as a safety net if the relationship never works out. There's a saying that women are like monkeys, in that they'll never let go of one branch until the other is secure. I notice people, when seeking relationship advice, often believe their situation is unique, and maybe if we knew the nuances of their relationship we'd think differently. Breakup scenarios are always different, but people are fundamentally the same. I know you haven't said as much Wite, but keep in mind (in case you are thinking this way), that she dumped you. In your original post, it's almost as if you're blaming yourself for the breakup because you were a piece of s*** and not participating in extracurricular activities. This is where people may reply, "well, it goes beyond that, there are many other things I did," but all you're doing is putting the blame on yourself. She knew when she began dating you, two years ago, the type of person you were. You're in college, for christs sake. It's a convenient excuse, but I have a feeling no matter what you would have done with your life she would have looked elsewhere. Hell, for all you know this other guy is a complete bum. Think of all the pieces of s*** out there who are dating someone with no job, no career aspirations, nothing really to wake up for. Also, consider this -- she dumped you because you weren't involved enough in the world for her liking, in addition to being a piece of s***; as you put it. If she thinks this way, what would happen five years in the future if say you're laid off from your job? Would you worry that she'd leave you, or that she'd supportive? I suppose it doesn't matter, really, because I just think this whole 'getting your life straightened out' is crap and she's at the age where the pastor is greener in the single life. Wite, the most important issue here is that you can't let her know she can run back and forth between other guys and you, and that you'll always be there. I've always made it very clear that I don't do 'breaks' or give 'second chances.' One girl I was considering dating actually argued with me about this rule, and I told her thanks for saving me a lot of time; goodbye. To this day I still will receive random text messages from her asking what I'm doing tonight, or we should hang out. I can be a complete asshole, but I don't let women walk over me. If you told you girl tomorrow, "if you ever try this again, I won't be there waiting," and she flips out, consider it a sign that it's still on her mind and that you're bound to go through the same heartache again. Now this is a post with someone with relationship experience. Couldn't have said it any better myself though I'll admit I'm not as much of an asshole as Tizz (so the last paragraph, I would do it alittle differently.)

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Jan 31, 2010 -> 01:35 AM) And also have the best 1-2 punch in baseball with Felix Hernandez and Cliff Lee. Not a stretch to say at all (can't really argue it per say), but I wouldn't say "best" quite yet. Though most would say Carpenter and Wainwright cause of last year and the "what have you done for me lately" thing, but for me personally... it's the two kids in SF I'm taking (Lincecum and Cain) till proven otherwise and you can even say Hamels and Halliday (especially moving to the NL) are up there as well. I expect my boy Cole to rebound nicely in 2010.

QUOTE (farmteam @ Jan 31, 2010 -> 01:11 AM) DRUNK. Someone vote me for a soctalk award. KI thinkm r yoomates are hogh. YERS WEED ALCOHOL DRuUUUUUBK MARIJUANA AND URE NSN BANDDDDD/ BSANNED? BANNED IFE NEVVER BIN BNd :headbang Funny thing is.. I can actually translate this.. Not sure if thats just experience or what.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jan 30, 2010 -> 06:57 PM) The Bulls should have a 7 game winning streak going into a tough game against the Hawks. We should.. but then again this team usually plays bad against the sub-par to sucky teams so we'll see.

Our old friend Orlando Cabrera to the Reds. m_sheldon TBrownYahoo http://twitter.com/TBrownYahoo/status/8438885824 Supposedly Jonny Gomes is close to signing a minor league deal with the Reds.

QUOTE (Benchwarmerjim @ Jan 30, 2010 -> 10:10 PM) speaking of the Twins, fans have been kind of abuzz about Liriano's Dominican Winter Ball start the other day. Something like 5 IP, 10 K's. 92-93 MPH FB and his 84-86 MPH slider with wicked movement. That should be for another thread though I told wite to not sleep on that guy and why, but he replied back some non sense I don't even remember. Sure he has to do that when the season comes, but from what I heard and from what a scout told Andrew Marchanes(sp?) he "looks like the Liriano of old." Usually it takes 2 years to really come back from TJ. Well... this will be year 2 for Francisco and I see him being a nice dark horse for you guys this season.

He is one of, if not the best, accurate passing QBs to play the game. I believe he holds a s***load of records in the post season especially in pure accuracy and ratings. Guy is quite a story. From undrafted, to bagging groceries, to playing arena football, to being cut on practice squads, to quarterbacking a team to a super bowl and winning it, to losing his job to Marc Bulger after a s***ty few games, to "should have" lost his job to Matt Leinart but he was too good, to leading that team to a super bowl and another playoff appearance. Not gonna debate first ballot, but the guy is a HOF.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 30, 2010 -> 05:30 PM) For sure, but it wouldn't happen everyday. Rios has to play CF regularly, not RF. If not, it made absolutely no sense to claim him. Agreed 100%. I love his contract value as our everyday CF (not to mention his defense) Hopefully he can have an outstanding year with the bat.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 30, 2010 -> 05:24 PM) They wouldn't be out there together all the time. A game here a game there wouldn't be so bad. The Sox used to have Raines and One Dog next to each other every game for years. They also threw flyballs back to the infield. Come on DA.. can't you just feel the Damon-Pierre-Jones/Kotsay outfield on Sundays (or another day or two out the week) with Ozzie?

Blake, I just realized how much of a rookie you are with relationships... (and drinking even though you don't want to admit it)

QUOTE (South Side Fireworks Man @ Jan 30, 2010 -> 04:11 PM) I agree. I'd bat Damon leadoff and Pierre ninth. But Ozzie would probably bat Pierre leadoff and Damon second. It would still be an improvement over Jones/Kotsay somewhere in the middle. Agreed with you and Kalapse in that regard 100%.

Rose wasn't even his usual self and they pulled that one out (though CP3 being hurt down that OT stretch did help alittle thanks to David West ). Good overall team win.

QUOTE (2nd_city_saint787 @ Jan 29, 2010 -> 03:23 PM) love youre avatar, have the plat DVRd just because of stacey kings call. I want Stacey to guest broadcast a sox game with Hawk. "Someone pull Verlander aside and tell him who this kid is" Haha, that should be an epic duel thats for sure.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jan 29, 2010 -> 02:49 PM) Wow, PECOTA underestimated the Sox every single year for 6 years straight? Well they did get the 2007 prediction right on the money.

QUOTE (knightni @ Jan 29, 2010 -> 02:42 PM) You hope that he bounces off of somewhere? Shut up.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 29, 2010 -> 02:24 PM) Warner officially retires. Think he's a HOFer? Matt Leinart finally gets his shot!!!.... er.... nevermind.

QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Jan 29, 2010 -> 02:06 PM) Yuniesky sounds super Russian; is that dude from Cuba? Yes and he's probably the most talented cuban of them all. That guy is really special and I hope someday he defects.

Well they are average at their positions. (though Beckham will be/should be very good changing positions to 2B) I wanna see Alexei make that next step though, as he still has some upside left.

QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Jan 28, 2010 -> 09:58 PM) White Palace Grill on Canal and Roosevelt and Lawrence's Fish Market were first choice. Harold's Chicken or Rosie's Gyros worked as well. Fox's thin crust was not me favorite but it's right up there, and the one on Western used to be open late enough for a drunk pizza. Oh hell yes. Great taste you have sir.

QUOTE (Pants Rowland @ Jan 28, 2010 -> 05:20 PM) Weaker bullpen? I have to wonder about the bullpen myself as well depending on Putz' health and Pena pitching to his potential (though I like his arm) not to mention second half Linebrink. And of course theres Randy Williams..... Thornton and even Bobby will be fine. QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 28, 2010 -> 07:54 PM) There is no way the division is won with 82 games. Agreed. But ya.. this division is that bad.

Flash is happy.

Very exciting game to watch. Troy Brouwer bringing his AHL game to the NHL.

QUOTE (knightni @ Jan 28, 2010 -> 04:10 PM) Thank you. You'd think that "he's only a dog", but everyone at home including me has been broken up about it for two days now. Poor innocent thing died and he never knew what happened. He was older but died from injuries resulting from falling down the basement stairs. Damn I'm sorry to hear that Jeremy. As a fellow dog (animal) lover myself, it kills me to see any dog (or animal) die, especially if it wasn't natural causes. My little guys are definitely part of my family no doubt. RIP to the little guy.