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One has to wonder what will happen if Jones returns to form (or even close to what he used to be). I doubt they are counting on it, but if another OFer isn't signed or acquired, and we go into spring training with Rios, Quentin, and a AAA guy (Danks), that leaves quite the door open for Jones. Regardless, having that type of player available off the bench will make a good team better.

Do you think he'll wear the crazy socks?

Very low risk and a potential big reward especially since it's considered a bench signing. Sure it's another guy that KW wanted years ago, but like with Omar he adds a lot of depth. I like it.

I like the time from Thanksgiving to Christmas, but I think my favorite is Thanksgiving. It's the kickoff to the holiday season, and best of all it's time to do nothing but eat and watch football. Oh, and drink beer.

Wow, the 2010 Sox are already written off before Thanksgiving. Well, that will save me a lot of time over the summer. I can concentrate on doing stuff other than watching the Sox. I agree that there are some question marks in the lineup, but there are question marks every year. Now, if things look the same in late February, this thread might have a little more meaning. I'm not nervous at all. After the disappointment of 2009 I'm not expecting a repeat of 2005. Would I like to see a WS run? Absolutely, and I think with a few more additions/subtractions it could happen. OF/DH is the biggest hole right now for offense, and a bullpen arm or two will be needed. Not nervous now, but I might be come late February if the lineup looks the same.

So if the Sox do sign him, and the Vizquel thing goes as planned, is the only whole left the OF? Or do the Sox go with someone from within?

Deal with it, Chubs. You're an athelete...act like it.

Or you could go old school and say that a certain player is your favorite White Stocking.

The player that plays for the team located in Chicago, IL known as the Chicago White Sox.

White Sock?

Interesting. Does this mean the end of Jayson Nix as a Sox?

QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Nov 19, 2009 -> 07:04 AM) Old Fezziwig has been the only reason I've bought the holiday samplers for years. And friggin' Sam Adams knows that and it's why they don't sell it on its own. Jim Koch is really a jerk a lot of the time. 20+ years ago, you could actually get single large bottles of fezziwig (I think pints, but maybe they were bombers, I don't remember). That's when I fell in love with the stuff. I made the mistake of trying a barrel-aged vanilla holiday thing from AB two years ago and it was absolutely putrid — maybe the least unbalanced beer I've ever tried. My mom thought is was wonderful (she's nuts), so at least a bottle or two was spared from the drain. And unlike G&T, I will pour a totally crappy beer down the drain. I try my best to choke down almost everything on principle, but sometimes it's a losing battle. I agree. I was excited to find a new beer to try, even if it was an AB product. I was highly disappointed. Unbalanced for sure. Artificial vanilla flavor and cloying alcohol taste.

I remember years ago enjoying the Cranberry Lambic, but last year I couldn't drink it. To me there was a punch of something spoiled towards the end. Unless my taste had changed, I think it was a bad year for that brew. I'll try it again this year, as I always partake in the winter sampler (is there a mass market holiday beer better than Old Fezziwig?). I've always felt that fall and winter are the best times of the year for good beer. AB even puts out some decent brews in the Michelob sampler pack. And a few years ago, Miller put out the wonderful chocolate brew.

QUOTE (G&T @ Nov 18, 2009 -> 06:06 AM) Well it has to be better than mixing pilsner and coke. That's a German favorite apparently. There's a beer from Austria, Stiegl Gaudi-Radler Zitrone, that is half beer and half lemon soda. I wasn't impressed.

I'm a fan of a tall frothy Black and Blue. The Guinness and Blue Moon work well together.

Very slim chance, in my opinion, but you never know.

QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Nov 15, 2009 -> 08:59 PM) Young's Double Chocolate Stout would probably go well on ice cream. Finnegan's in Plainfield has a dessert which is a Guiness Float. I haven't tried it, but I just might have to.

Knowing what color jersey your teammates are wearing is important.

I couldn't believe how bad the Bears looked last night.

Unless things change, the Bears will have a tough time making the playoffs.

QUOTE (bschmaranz @ Nov 12, 2009 -> 10:37 AM) Milton Bradley? Carlos Zambrano? Well, I'd send them both to the Cubs for Bradley.

QUOTE (Chet Kincaid @ Nov 12, 2009 -> 07:26 AM) Albert Pujols? Okay, sure, but he's not available.

Every week I'm happier and happier that I'm a Steelers fan.

QUOTE (G&T @ Nov 12, 2009 -> 10:24 AM) Montreal. Nothing more American than going to Canada. Especially a French Canadian city.

You may get your wish if they can get their O-line up to snuff.