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QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Sep 14, 2010 -> 06:40 AM) Jayson Werth is a FA, i know it's a pipe dream but you resign Paulie, put Quentin at DH and Werth in RF, albeit this is a very RH lineup, needs a big LH bat in the middle, Dunn ? Dunn would be nice, and I'm not sure his re-signing in Washington is as probable anymore. But, he's going to want to play the field, and that would mean not re-signing Konerko (unless Konerko agrees to DH). Then what do you do with Quentin? I think RF, C, and 1B are the biggest question marks for next year. 3B is somewhat up in the air, but I wonder if Morel will be ready...or do they stick with Teahen (gasp) or Viciedo? As far as our big question marks, I think only one of those positions will be big money. Konerko ($10 million) or Dunn ($15+ million) at 1B, VMart ($10 million) at C, Werth ($10 million) in RF. On a side note, does Bill Hall really have a $9.25 million club option? Yikes.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Sep 13, 2010 -> 01:11 PM) Boardwalk Empire. That is all. I was immediately drawn in by the commercials for this. I was a little let down finding out it was on HBO, but luckily my father in-law is going to tape it for us.

QUOTE (Disco72 @ Sep 13, 2010 -> 07:45 PM) Probably because more stuff happened in one episode than some shows do in half a season! True. Plus it was an extended episode. This is a great show, and the energy so far through the first episode is high. Jax isn't brooding and contemplating, he's kicking ass. Plus, as far as I'm concerned, I have no problem watching anything with Maggie Siff.

I wonder what the Sox will do about the outfield. Pierre and Rios will almost for sure be back, but RF is the question mark. I don't want to see Quentin struggling out there again, and Jones can't play every day. And as far as I know, we don't have a prospect ready to step in.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Sep 14, 2010 -> 02:22 AM) Why no? The Sox have money. It's not your money. There are no guarantees we are going to win s***. Might as well have a good guy like Paulie signed for three more years at 10-12 million a year. Who cares if he ultimately f***s up. He deserves the cash. It's pretty apparent to me the Sox will always spend enough to be .500ish. They can't risk having crowds fall to 20,000 the entire summer. So pay Paulie. The Sox formula for winning a WS in the future is going to remain the same. Have the pieces in place IF EVERYTHING GOES RIGHT during a season. Career years galore, etc. So fear not. Pay the man. The Sox can afford it. If not, and Jerry sells the team, he's going to get so much money for this team it'll make his head spin. The Sox do have money, but they can't afford to tie up all of their money in a handful of players. I for one think they should do everything possible to bring back Konerko. I think he deserves and will get $8-$12 million a year, but I doubt the Sox would offer more than a two year contract. I could see 2/$20 million, and I'd be fine with that.

I agree that much of what happens over the off-season will hinge on Konerko. I would hope he's re-signed, and $8-$12 million a year seems likely for him. If one of Manny or Andruw is brought back, I'd have to go for Jones. He'd cost less, and I think he has more power nowadays. VMart would be great, but I wouldn't be surprised to see AJ behind the plate for at least one more year.

Fringe House The Walking Dead (new show on AMC) Undercovers (JJ Abrahms new show)

QUOTE (Brian @ Sep 13, 2010 -> 11:07 AM) Agreed. When Betty becomes tolerable and someone has a redeaming quality at the end, it is interesting. Don rejecting a One Night Stand? WTF? I used to look up to that man. I think he's trying to change his ways, thinking there might be a future with the doctor. Don has come across as quite an ass in a few episodes. Then last week's episode started showing a change.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Sep 13, 2010 -> 10:32 AM) We're one episode in... I don't know why I thought it was two episodes already. Anyway, I like the way this one has kicked off.

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Sep 13, 2010 -> 09:25 AM) I find myself getting excited for Tuesday nights now. I can't recall the last time a show had me looking forward to it as much as SOA does. It has started off great. Best season so far.

I'll take the Ravens.

Big, huge series starts tomorrow. The best the Sox can be afterwards is 3 out, which wouldn't be horrible. But being 9 out would pretty much wrap up the season.

I feel old now.

Another great episode of Mad Men last night. This may the best season yet.

Married 11 years. 3 kids and a pug.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Sep 13, 2010 -> 01:50 AM) My eyes tell me Konerko is a damn good first baseman, stats be damned. I agree. He can pick throws out of the dirt (and he gets plenty of those) better than most. His range is limited, but to me it doesn't seem to adversely affect him too much.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Sep 13, 2010 -> 03:32 AM) They will be frightened of us next year if we do well in this series. They may even talk to MLB officials to have the schedule changed to where they play KC and Cleveland more instead of facing us.

37. Feel like 27 some days, 47 other days.

QUOTE (South Side Fireworks Man @ Sep 11, 2010 -> 09:33 AM) Also, how often do you see the umpire make a pitcher remove a bracelet or a necklace? Yes, it happens from time to time, but was it just coincidence that they made Putz remove his bracelet in the eighth and Sale his necklace in the ninth last night? Or can it be that this crew is just looking for anything they can find to call on the Sox? I believe it's the latter. Supposedly Reinsdorf is buddies with Selig. It's time for JR to make a phone call. There's no doubt that umpire crew has something against Ozzie and/or the Sox. And, to make matters worse, they are childish about it. The phantom balks are one thing, but the necklace and bracelet thing is another. I find it humorous how most of the national media just says that Buehrle was called for two balks, instead of analyzing it and showing that there were no balks. I'm sure if Andy Pettite was called for two balks ESPN would have a 1/2 hour special on it.

Ozzie had every right to explode on this umpire crew. Someone has to realize that something is up when a guy who almost never balks gets called for four balks in two games...when both games were umpired by the same crew. It doesn't take a keen sense to realize that the crew has it out for Ozzie and the Sox.

If he's 98 lbs and throwing 100, he'll either slow down as he puts on weight or he'll end up knocking out catchers.

Huge win. AJ comes through when we needed him. Morel with his first hit (a HR!). Joe West and his crew being assholes. Five back. Let's get 'em again tomorrow and root for Cleveland.

QUOTE (South Side Fireworks Man @ Sep 10, 2010 -> 09:36 PM) AJ coming on strong late in the season during a pennant race. He's got a lot left in the tank. I hope he's back next year. I agree.

The Sox beat the Royals and Joe West's umpiring crew.

Ova!