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Have the Sox placed anyone on waivers? Are there any rumors that the Sox have claimed anyone? Sure seems like a quiet waiver deadline. Aside from the Oh-My-Christ Red Sox/Dodgers trade.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Aug 30, 2012 -> 07:06 AM) This is gonna be good *battens down the hatches in preparation of the Gregquake*

QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 29, 2012 -> 10:19 PM) I think I understand him. Great great fielder, average hitter. Perfect No. 9 hitter for the next 10 years. He'll get hits, even some huge hits, now and then. But he's simply no more than an average hitter, maybe a bit below average. He is a big-leaguer, though. He's assured a long career. He's not a complete bust. I'd rate his hitting Cminus and fielding Aplus. I would have to agree. His defense is very good, and his lack of consistent hitting will be overlooked for the most part because of that. I still hope there's a better hitter waiting inside him, but it's hard to be optimistic about that based on his performance the past couple years.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Aug 29, 2012 -> 11:41 AM) I don't care how fiscally irresponsible it would be, Mark Buehrle coming back to the Sox would make me masturbate and give us a much better chance of winning a World Series title this year. Also, Jake's gone this offseason anyway, so 2013 would look better, too. I agree. Buehrle coming back would be good on so many fronts...except the money front. But if the Marlins would eat $10-$15 million...

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Aug 29, 2012 -> 10:55 AM) Mauer is on waivers What's his contract status? I'd be really surprised if the Twins would actually trade him.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Aug 29, 2012 -> 10:47 AM) Gave "Copper" a shot last night. It's...interesting. Not sure that I really liked it but I think I'll give it a few more episodes before I decide. I like it so far. The second episode (from this past Sunday) was better than the pilot. The characters are slowly developing. Sometimes it's hard to figure out who is who. Some of them look the same.

Has anyone heard of any players being claimed? It would be interesting if the Sox claimed anyone, but I kind of doubt it.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Aug 28, 2012 -> 09:17 PM) The Newsroom is f***ing terrible. I disagree. I think it's a very good show. The character interaction is great, and the writing is top notch.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 28, 2012 -> 10:21 AM) That is "free to a good home" territory. Maybe if Miami picks up that last year of the contract.

QUOTE (lostfan @ Aug 27, 2012 -> 08:46 PM) My signature I'm ashamed to admit that I had not seen that movie until this weekend. When I heard that line I nearly pissed myself. I loved the "and may god have mercy on your soul" at the end.

For some reason the other day I had a bunch of lines from Monty Python and the Holy Grail running through my head. It was odd because I haven't seen that movie in a few years. Needless to say I had to jump onto YouTube and watch some clips. So that made me think of a good thread. What are you most quotable movies, and what are some of your favorite quotes? For me, The Holy Grail is up there. "Bring out your dead!" "Are you suggesting coconuts migrate?" "She turned me into a newt!" Airplane! of course. "Don't call me Shirley." "Excuse me stewardess, I speak jive." "I like my coffee black, like my men." Happy Gilmore. "How 'bout a nice warm glass of shut the hell up!" "The price is wrong, b****." "You eat pieces of s*** for breakfast?"

QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Aug 27, 2012 -> 08:03 AM) Oh, Oh, these chains of love got a hold on me, yeah. One of these mornings the chain is gonna break

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Aug 27, 2012 -> 07:23 AM) Breaking Bad is officially the best show ever. The slow development of Walt's character has been the most impressive act in the history. After he did what he at the end last night we saw some of the old, panicky, scared Walt.

Flowers has huge power (see last night's homerun), but he still doesn't hit for average very well. Obviously it's hard to get a good feel for how he would hit if he played everyday. I would imagine, however, he'd be a .230ish type hitter with 20+ HRs in a full season. He's fine defensively. Overall, I think he'd be an okay everyday catcher. But, I fully expect AJ to be back for at least one more year.

The first 2+ innings of that game were terrible. Dunn got called out on two pitches way outside, and then when Qunitana threw a couple pitches CLOSER than those they were called balls. It was funny how the strike zone changed dramatically after AJ and Robin were thrown out. I'm wondering if Joyce said something to Barrett.

I couldn't find any info on AJ being related to Hawk, but he graduated from high school with Hawk's daughter, Krista, and played baseball with his son, Casey.

I love this line: He talks too much. "He's always sayin' stuff," explains his manager, Robin Ventura. Adds his mother: "His teachers used to say, 'Oh my god, I hear him in my sleep.'" AJ is definitely a guy I'd like to have a beer with.

QUOTE (balfanman @ Aug 23, 2012 -> 12:35 PM) Who knew that A.J. and Hawk were related? I knew that Hawk has known him for a long time, but I didn't know they were related. Maybe AJ can replace Hawk in the booth when he retires.

Took a chance on Copper on BBCA. Pretty damn good show.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Aug 22, 2012 -> 09:56 PM) This may have nothing to do with the White Sox, but I approve this post.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Aug 22, 2012 -> 01:36 PM) While I should be happy about this possible sweep...why does it annoy me every so slightly to know we just got swept by the Royals, only to turn around and near (and I believe we will), sweep one of the best teams in baseball? Anyway, here's to moving past that damnedable Royal series and taking down the bombers... It's the Greg Effect.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Aug 22, 2012 -> 12:14 PM) Granted I can't watch a lot of games, but it seems like his stretch call has been more effective this year. It's been more accurate than last year. I think a few times last season he was yelling "Stretch!" and then the ball fell harmlessly into the outfielder's glove, and said outfielder was standing about 5 feet in front of the track.

I just thought of something about Walt and Jesse. It's a longshot, but what if

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Aug 22, 2012 -> 08:33 AM) An in-depth breakdown of the dinner table scene in last Sunday's Breaking Bad. Goes over directing/filming conventions and techniques and how they're brilliantly used in BB to add realism and tension. That scene was one of the most uncomfortable scenes to watch, which seems silly bcause it's just three people having dinner. But damn did we not feel for Jesse at that moment. I loved how he ends his speech about frozen dinners with a shaky, "Yeah, it's bad."

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 22, 2012 -> 08:38 AM) Chicago never started until after Labor Day. When did they change that? I think most schools start in the last or second to last week in August now. It seems like it gets earlier every year, though.