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I picked up a 6-pack of O'Fallon Pumpkin Beer this weekend. Wow. Probably the best pumpkin beer around, IMO.

With iTunes and mp3's available from many other sources, I'm sure CD purchases are way down. I haven't bought a CD in over a year. When you can buy and download a whole album for $9.99, why would you spend $11.99 (at least) plus taxes? I suppose that's why you don't see the Columbia House and BMG ads any more.

I did the BMG thing a few times. Remember that BMG had the deal where you had to buy only one CD at regular price. If you could remember to cancel the deal right away it was okay. The one time I did forget though...what a pain in the ass.

I voted for Pods. He's not great defensively, we can all agree on that. But, he was great in the leadoff role and had many clutch hits. I wouldn't mind seeing him back next year patrolling left field...that is if the price tag is right.

QUOTE (lostfan @ Oct 8, 2009 -> 06:51 AM) I don't understand how anyone couldn't have already started hating ESPN. Yeah, until the Yankees are eliminated from the playoffs (or win the World Series), you're not going to see coverage of much else on that channel.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Oct 8, 2009 -> 12:48 AM) Knowing Williams and Guillen's disregard for outfield defense over their entire tenure (outside of Rowand and Anderson for a shortwhile), signing Abreu and a big left handed bat to DH (for instance, Jim Thome), would not surprise me in the least, and would help the offense. Preferably Beckham would leadoff, and the lineup you'd be left with would be potent as hell Beckham - 3B Abreu - RF Quentin - LF Thome - DH Konerko - 1B Pierzynski - C Ramirez - SS Rios - CF Getz/Nix - 2B That certainly would be a potent lineup. I for one would like to see Thome return, and Abreu would be a great addition. Realistically, though, I only see one of those guys (or players similar) playing for the Sox in 2010.

I don't think there's any way the Sox would trade Floyd. I certainly wouldn't want to see that. He's a cornerstone of the rotation for years to come.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Oct 7, 2009 -> 10:22 AM) Aka some one loved Fox Friday night 15 years ago when Sliders and X-Files was on and decided to make them one show. Who can forget Rembrandt Brown. Hey, Sliders launched Jerry O'Connell's career. Oh wait...

I haven't been to it, but I've heard that the Stateville Haunted Prison at Siegel's on Weber Rd. is good.

QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Oct 7, 2009 -> 06:53 AM) Xavier Cugat, in addition to being a successful bandleader for several decades, is the patron saint of the tango-loving Moles of Zeeboos in the Galactic Gumshoe radio series. You went deep for that one. Nice.

I think Fringe is my favorite right now. Sort of like the X-Files but with more dynamic characters. Alternate universes!

Thank god for DVR. FlashForward House Fringe 24 (Later) Lost (Later)

What a let down for Detroit!

Yeah, the fact that Cub nation thought Peavy would be a Cub is a nice jab. But, the thing I liked most about the trade was seeing him pitch, especially those last two starts. This guy is an ace.

I voted No, but I would like to see him win it. I think his cooling off towards the end hurt his chances.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Oct 5, 2009 -> 10:52 AM) Fitting end to the season? Give me a f***ing break. I can think of about 45840752723793287 things that happened over the course of the last 6 months that was 50 times more symbolic of this overall failed season than Rios grounding into a DP to end an absolutely meaningless game from our point of view. The I hate Rios gang seriously needs to give it a rest. I agree 100%. Rios will rebound. Whether or not he gets back to .280 with 20+ HRs only time will tell. But, like others have posted, .270 with 15-20 HRs and 20+ steals and I'll be more than satisfied.

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Oct 5, 2009 -> 08:28 AM) Are we still talking about Chris Getz and Jayson Nix here? I'm consistently shocked by White Sox fan's ability to give Chris Getz the benefit of the doubt. That his OPB will show MASSIVE improvement, that his average will dramatically raise, that he will somehow develop power, and play league-aver defense. This isn’t Chris Getz. Not yet, maybe someday, but not yet. It’s a lot to swallow. The platoon works, because Nix does have power, he does have a good eye, and he does play stellar D. but given full-playing time both will be exposed, unless they make huge leaps and bounds. And honestly, Getz has a much bigger leap to take then Nix. I'll be honest and say that I probably didn't see enough of Getz and Nix to express an educated opinion. But, I though that they were both pretty solid at D, but Getz was a better hitter. Nix has the power that Getz lacks, but Getz seemed better at getting on base. Even though I would defer to others' opinions about the defense, I think Getz is the starting 2nd baseman next year, and Nix is on the bench.

I agree that this year was a disappointment, but I also think the Sox are set up for success next year. We have a truly great rotation in Buehrle, Peavy, Danks, and Floyd. And Peavy was absolutely outstanding. To me at least, he pitched better than I thought he would in his three starts. Getz has shown he is ready for the bigs, and Nix is a nice back-up. Beckham...well, he's Beckham. Rios is the CFer we've needed (now let's hope he starts hitting). The bullpen needs a lot of work, and I suspect it will look quite different next year. The fifth starter will be an interesting thing to watch. Garcia, Torres, and Hudson will most likely be the candidates for that battle. I really want to see Kotsay back. He's a great veteran presence and a nice stick off the bench. Aside from the bullpen, I think one of the corner outfield positions and DH are the only other question marks. Without KW making any huge moves, I see a lineup as such: Pods - LF Beckham - 3rd Quentin - RF Konerko - 1st Thome/Dye/? - DH AJ - C Rios - CF Alexei - SS Getz - 2nd But, looking at that, there's not much change. I just don't see any major moves being made that will drastically change the lineup. However, if a first baseman is acquired, then Konerko becomes the DH and Dye is gone. Regardless, the off season should be interesting.

This goes to show you that you can't necessarily put stock in the rumors and expectations. It was believed that Madrid would be eliminated early, partly because the Barcelona games weren't too long ago.

I'm not exactly surprised that Chicago wasn't selected, but the first round elimination was a surprise. I'm not sure how to feel. I find the summer olympics to be rather boring, at least in comparison to the winter games. It would have been somewhat cool for it to happen in Chicago. But could you imagine the circus during that time?

I would think they missed some really bad movies. And I agree with the posts that they should not have included the parodies that were supposed to be bad. But, they based their top 100 on critic reviews and their Fresh-Meter. Everyone knows that critics are not going to like Date Movie or Epic Movie. I was surprised that I only saw two from the list: A Sound of Thunder (which was horrific and a slap in the face to the awesome short story) and Dragonfly (which I actually thought was a decent movie).

QUOTE (rangercal @ Sep 30, 2009 -> 09:27 AM) half of it goes to linebrink Which is fitting since many of the balls he pitches get parked.

I found this site while searching for places from which to buy beer. Doesn't seem too bad price-wise. Anybody use them before? http://www.liquidsolutions.biz/home/wall.asp?dept=beer

928 people have the same name as me. Wow. I am not unique at all.

I need to make a trip to Binny's and get a good selection of fall brews.