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QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Jan 17, 2010 -> 10:58 AM) You said it, but others thought it. I'm not gonna lie.. so did I. RIP Gaines Adams.. wow.

QUOTE (MattZakrowski @ Jan 17, 2010 -> 12:19 PM) Steak-N-Shake, Five Guys, Culvers, and as super cheap options go, Wendy's and Burger King. f*** yea! I knew I was missing one. Agree on the fast food joints too.

I was a HUGE fan of Rallys when I was working in the South Holland area.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jan 16, 2010 -> 11:13 PM) And I don't think Liriano can even be considered as a threat at this point. He's been fully removed from TJ surgery, and something about his near 6.00 ERA doesn't really scare me. He can't throw the slider like he used to because it's either going to f*** up his elbow further or he simply can't throw it. The Twins would be smart (and I imagine they will actually follow through on this) to make him into a reliever, because then his velocity is actually a plus and not merely something that just looks sexy. I would not sleep on that guy just yet. Usually it takes a full two years to really get back to pitching like you should from TJ. The main thing most Twins fans will tell you about Liriano is he lost his command (especially on his fastball, which BTW, dipped in velocity as well) last season. The key for Liriano is if he can throw his change-up like he once did. Yes he won't have that slider to throw to as often (though he still throws it, but very limited in winter ball) and of course, which is usual baseball 101 for pitchers, is he has to find and locate his fastball. Reports say he's throwing a little harder in winter ball than he was all of last season. (and he could possibly get stronger in his arm and velocity come the spring or the season) But if he can find that changeup, not to mention that extra 3-5 MPH off that fastball he lost and LOCATE it (not to mention being very unlucky last season looking at his higher than usual BABIP) he should be fine. Bill James and Chone have him at solid/serviceable this comming season. We'll all see personally since he is in our division.

QUOTE (zenryan @ Jan 14, 2010 -> 11:07 PM) I'm addicted to Jersey Shore. This trainwreck is great! Just saw tonights episode for the first time. Ronnie with a one hitter. I love it every time a dude(s) talk s***, but can't back it up.. ya that's what happens.

Rex Huet, or Cristobal Grossman? Seems to be the theme of his consistency in games.

If he was actually good at getting on base (complete 180 from his prospect days) Byrnes would have been a perfect candidate for that whole "rotate DH" thing. The fire... passion. In other news.. Kouzmanoff and a minor leaguer to the A's for S. Hairston and former White Sox prospect Cunningham. Deal not quite finalized yet (I believe pending physicals). Padres are now looking like the new west coast sox with all our former spects.

QUOTE (knightni @ Jan 15, 2010 -> 08:31 PM) Funny joke, but hurricanes and earthquakes are different. I know... so was a R&B/Pop singer (Beyonce) and a country star (Taylor Swift). Kanye still did it.

What a game that was. Rose was killin it once again, though if I'm a Wizards fan, I question why Foye was taking the last shot from Butler/Jamison. VDN also has to work on his play calling. My god is it brutal.

QUOTE (knightni @ Jan 15, 2010 -> 04:41 PM) Is Kanye West going to come on and say that Barrack Obama doesn't care about black people? Right after he probably says "Yo Haiti.. Ima let you finish, but New Orleans was one of the worst hurricane hits of all time!"

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jan 15, 2010 -> 01:56 AM) Sundiata Gaines vs Lebron James. Guess who won... Man I didn't watch the 4th quarter and now I regret it. Love Reggie Miller's quote. "Kevin O'Connor... Jerry Sloan, sign this guy for the rest of the season! He has proven his worth." Haha. Dude was on his second 10 day contract too. Quite a nice story he has and still pretty young. (23 yrs)

My god... if that article doesn't get anyone fired up about not only ST, but this season in general, then I don't know what will. Peavy will be fun to watch all year, especially his competitiveness on the mound.

QUOTE (knightni @ Jan 15, 2010 -> 12:54 AM) If Cabrera can be "fixed", he'd be a better option over Williams as a bullpen lefty. Daniel is right handed.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jan 14, 2010 -> 10:17 PM) That doesn't matter to me. I'd put our rotation easily over anybody in our division. That's all that matters until October. Pretty much sums it up. Though I gotta say as our offense stands right now (especially with the lack of OBP) we might be in alot of 1-0, 2-1, 3-2 etc.. type games this season. QUOTE (SouthsideDon48 @ Jan 14, 2010 -> 10:25 PM) Does anyone know if this blister thing Danks has can be something that might be totally healed and gone after the offseason is over? Or might this be a re-occuring problem? I believe that was taken care of (tobacco gum or something had alot to do with it) I was actually more worried about Floyd's hip alot more as he's had that same problem flare up for two years now. Glad he is okay from the rest though.

QUOTE (zenryan @ Jan 14, 2010 -> 10:19 PM) finding a slut that will keep her mouth shut is pointless.... Had Woods' wife never found his cell phone, we wouldn't even be talking about Tiger. (not to mention he would still be banging whomever white girl he finds ) I gotta say this.... J.J. Redick?!?! Really?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 14, 2010 -> 09:05 PM) It sure looks a lot easier without Garnett and Davis, and a whole helping of Scalabrini... You mean KG and Sheed (Davis had a good game) but I don't care who the Celtics miss, KG is by far the worst guy they can afford to lose. Though that in my mind loves Atlanta more cause they beat them three times WITH all of their players in the lineup. I hope Rose or/and Noah can break the long drought of Bulls w/o an all-star. I heard Iverson will pull out if/when he is voted in, so that's good news for Rose. I hope guys like T-Mac, etc.. do the same as they doesn't deserve it at all, and it would be good for the league.

Kane was just good tonight even though he didn't have a point. (could of had 4 assists if Brouwer and Byfuglien would had stuffed chances they had) Very nice win all around.

QUOTE (Flash Tizzle @ Jan 14, 2010 -> 04:37 PM) The person in the truck approaching from the bottom of the screen was probably just thinking to them self, "Why the hell is this car not tur....OH MY GOD DID THAT BUILDING JUST COLLAPSE?!" The guy on the bike was probably thinking "I can't get jiggy with dis shhet."

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Jan 14, 2010 -> 02:11 PM) Damn, this thread looked a lot more compelling before i opened it. I know... quite the cock tease. Wite was an all-state bowler at one time I believe. Quite the athlete he is. EDIT: Booo, he beat me by a minute.

QUOTE (ScottyDo @ Jan 14, 2010 -> 03:06 PM) I like the idea of Daniel Cabrera being signed to a minor league contract. I like that idea a lot, actually. As do I. Minor league deals never hurt. Coop could find something wrong with him mechanically in ST, and have him work on it (sox have wanted him for years) and could have a good year in AAA, furthering our depth with Garcia/Hudson. I'll be keeping an eye on Daniel alot.

http://soxbronzetitan.wordpress.com/2010/0...daniel-cabrera/ Many knew and figured we would be looking at Cabrera..

QUOTE (flavum @ Jan 13, 2010 -> 08:53 PM) Pirates sign DJ Carrasco. Not a bad deal at all for the Bucos, especially if D.J. pitches as well or better like he did with us.

QUOTE (daa84 @ Jan 13, 2010 -> 09:21 AM) Bolland is back skating, its hard to believe, but with this team having so much great success I almost forgot about him. He should be a huge boost. Will Sharp move off of center with Bolland coming back? I know injuries are bound to happen, but there are more forwards than spots when everyone is healthy... I could see them moving sharpie back to wing, and moving brouwer to 4th line, but it seems as if they like having his big body out there when Kane is on the ice. Either way someone gets moved off the rotation when bolland gets back....who's it gonna be? Kopecky? Then when Burish gets back i have no idea what they will do.... Hmmm.... Sharp-Toews-Kane Ladd(Versteeg)-Bolland-Hossa (don't think Q should break up Ladd & Bolly, but who knows) Versteeg(Ladd)-Madden-Brouwer(Byfuglien) Eager-Fraser(Kopecky)-Burish (don't want Byfuglien or Brouwer on the 4th line) This is more or less putting the other guys at their natural positions.

I've said it all along. This is more or less Ozzie and what he wants this year. This offseason just doesn't seem like a usual KW offseason other than the Teahan addition (still loved that addition especially with the lack of XBH we had... I.E. the lowest in the league). Ozzie got Kotsay back, wanted a speedy/slap leadoff hitter (Pierre), etc.. If we don't win in this crappy weak AL Central (especially with our pitching staff) then Ozzie would/should face some serious heat.

I was gonna say 1 mil was more than I thought was needed for Ramon Castro, who Flowers himself can put up the same numbers at league minimum, but I was going to hold that to myself. We better have a DH soon, cause I was liking the idea of Flowers hitting/rotating at DH and backup.