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QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 14, 2010 -> 09:27 AM) some of the shows certainly dont help my belief at all. The ghosthunters guys piss me off, all they do is scream and run around and act like idiots. I mean, if you really wanted a ghost to appear to you, you better stop getting freaked out every time something odd happens I think it's Ghost Adventures that has the muscle-head guy who taunts the ghosts. They can be pretty humorous, but whay would you want to piss off a ghost...especially a purported evil entity?

I suppose what really makes me believe is that my mom still swears to this day that she saw her mother years after she died. She says she was sitting in her bedroom where I was asleep in a crib (I had just been born) when her mother walked into the room, looked at me in the crib, smiled at my mom, and walked out. She said she wasn't scared at all. A lot of people have ghost stories and some seem credible, but this one pretty much seals the deal for me as far as believing.

I agree with the shows. There are too many, and most are pretty ridiculous. They'll take any background noise and try to make the viewers believe it's a voice.

If nothing else, I'm sure this will be a good thread to read when you need a scare. I do believe, only because I've had a few unexplained experiences. The one that I can't explain away happened when I was working part-time in a restaurant. I was sitting at the bar folding napkins before it opened when I felt someone place their hand on my back. I assumed it was one of the waitresses, but when I looked up into the mirror behind the bar no one was there. Strange.

24! Only 3 days away.

The New Friend is one of my favorite of all time. The JFK spoof with the magic loogie is side-splitting.

QUOTE (SnB @ Jan 11, 2010 -> 04:39 PM) Elaine dancing gets me everytime. I use a line from that episode all the time when my wife asks about her dancing. I say it's like a "full body dry heave".

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jan 13, 2010 -> 10:49 AM) The poll question is what you think is LIKELY TO OCCUR. Not necessarily the same as what you WANT, which would be a silly poll, since basically everyone would want A-Gon. I realized the scope of the question, which is why I voted for Thome.

My grandfather was good friends with Bill Cowher's dad, and my dad knew Bill Cowher (they grew up about a block away from each other), although there was a significant age difference.

Who wouldn't want to see a trade for Gonzalez? In reality I see a re-signing of Thome, and I'd be okay with that.

I don't pay as much attention to other teams as I do the Sox, but I don't remember seeing many teams that rotated players into the DH spot. At least I haven't seen many successful teams do that. I have seen, however, some teams use a guy who is not so much of a power hitter as a DH. From the comments I've seen floating around, it seems that some would be comfortable with a guy who can smack 20-25 HRs, knock in 80+, and draw walks. I agree. The team has the speed, now they need some guys to move the speedsters along. I like the idea of Johnny Damon and even Thome. I just hope that KW makes a move so that we don't have to watch the potential debacle of a rotating DH.

QUOTE (striker @ Jan 12, 2010 -> 02:36 PM) For those of you that answered no, you were wrong. KW signed Ramon Castro!!! Well, it was A move.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jan 10, 2010 -> 08:12 PM) Lillibridge is a god awful baseball player who has absolutely no business being near a MLB roster. Period. Ding ding. Tell him what he's won, Johnny.

I voted no but am hoping yes. In reality, I don't see anything happening until closer to spring training, and I'm not even sure that will happen. The Sox need a DH, but I think KW is taking his time here. I wonder if his time-taking may lead to a re-signing of Thome. I wouldn't be against it, but I bet there are a couple better options available right now.

Remember when debit cards came about? Back then it was cool, now it's dangerous. Say you're strolling through Best Buy and you eyeball a 50" LCD. Not enough cash in your pocket, but you got that debit card!

Remember WebTV?

Merry Christmas everyone!

1. I too am pissed off by the BCS system. It's a joke. 2. Why can't we have a white Christmas? What the hell is the deal with wind and rain? We don't live in Seattle. 3. Will the Bears please hire Bill Cowher for next season? The Bears need a coach that's passionate! 4. Why does food have to taste so good? How am I supposed to lose weight when food and beer as so delicious? 5. Santa needs to bring me a new LCD TV...50" or so will be fine.

The money thing must be popular. I do the same thing. If I pull my cash out and it's disorganized, I can't rest until it's put in order. Also, I never carry money in my wallet...always in my front pocket. When I get up (on work days at least), I dress in the downstairs bathroom, stop on my way upstairs to put on my socks, then go to the upstairs bathroom to brush my teeth, put in my contacts, brush my hair, etc.

I didn't have to think about this one, either. Give Freddy the chance first. Based on what we saw last year, I would think he will an adequate 5th starter...at least. He could be quite good, and that would be a huge bonus.

If nothing else, we are a passionate bunch here at Soxtalk. It's not quite Christmas time and we are very excited (in good ways and bad) about the up and coming 2010 season. I'm not saying we should all relax because KW will get a big bat for the middle of the order. I'm hoping this happens, and I really don't believe much of what KW and Ozzie are spouting right now. We all know that KW leaks misleading information by actually saying nothing. We (and the media) take the comments he makes and try to decifer what the hell he is saying. For example, one could cull this board (and actually only look at the posts over past few days) and determine that the Sox will sign Delgado, Thome, Glaus, and a few other DH candidates. Regardless of what happens (and I'm keeping my fingers and toes crossed for something good), our team's general manager gives up many a reason to talk. We can thank KW and Ozzie for keeping it interesting over these dark and dreary winter months. As the snow flies and the wind blows for the next few months, we can be kept warm by gathering around the fire that is Soxtalk.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Dec 15, 2009 -> 11:46 PM) Compare what Dye was paid compaired to Jones..........No contest! Ding ding ding. We have a winner.

Ken Griffey, Jr. Oh wait.

QUOTE (The Critic @ Dec 15, 2009 -> 12:22 PM) and then we'll most likely see that top prospect non-tendered after a few years of nondescript production. Where is Joe Borchard anyway?

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Dec 15, 2009 -> 11:50 AM) Prior to last season it had been 5 years since he had last come within 15 points of his career OBP, his career numbers are moot at this point. He's not even close to the same hitter he was in the middle part of the decade when he was putting up OBPs north of .360, making up for the terrible OBP and slugging numbers he's been putting up in the 2nd half of the decade. There are plent of early to mid 30 year old hitters with good to terrific career numbers that you would want no where near your team. Fine, point taken. But Pods for the same money?