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Don Zimmer explains that when he was brought up, baseballs were iron and papyrus.

QUOTE (IowaSoxFan @ Aug 7, 2008 -> 09:22 AM) A month ago I would have thought slim to none with slim on the first flight out of town. But now, he seems he has earned some playing time back, plays the best defense of anyone on the team, and most importantly has not caused a distraction with his benching. With the market tight for MI and OC as good as gone, what are the chances Uribe is brought back as at least the utility player that Ozuna was meant to be this season, and maybe as the starting 2B? He has one of the worst offensive approaches in the game, but pitching and defense contributes just as much to winning as hitting does. I am going to add the disclaimer that is not my preference that Uribe returns as the starter, but Beckham may not be that far away depending on when (if) he signs, and signing another MI long term may not be cost effective. I think a lot is going to depend on Josh Fields. If Josh can get back on track...Uribe is as good as gone, IMO. I think the Sox are going to make a play for Orlando Hudson or Brian Roberts (again).

Illinois Men's and Women's team are going to have their "Illinois Madness" OUTSIDE after the Minnesota football game. Court set up near the South end zone, dunk contest, women's practice, 60,000 fans...great idea! See: Illinois Basketball Madness

Let me cast the first vote for the ultimate Lord of Douchebag: Robert F'in Fick! UGH, I hate that guy. Come to think of it, I don't like Brandon Inge, either. So, I guess any C/3B that plays for the Tigers.

From my former home in Austin, TX. (From Oak Park would be boring). About 1200 miles, 18 hours. Take the ramp on the left onto I-35 N/US-290 E Continue to follow I-35 N 5. Take the exit onto I-35E N toward Dallas 6. Take exit 428A to merge onto I-30 E Entering Arkansas 7. Take exit 138A to merge onto I-440 E toward L.R. Natl. Airport/L.R. River Port/Memphis 8. Take exit 11 to merge onto I-40 E toward Memphis 9. Take exit 277 to merge onto I-55 N toward Blytheville/St Louis Entering Missouri 10. Take exit 66A to merge onto I-57 N/US-60 E toward Chicago Continue to follow I-57 N Entering Illinois 11. Take the I-94 W/Ryan Expy exit toward Chicago Loop 12. Merge onto Dan Ryan Expy W/I-94 W 13. Take exit 55A toward 35th St 14. Merge onto S LaSalle St 15. Turn left at W 35th St To: 333 W 35th St Chicago, IL 60616

QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Aug 5, 2008 -> 01:19 PM) Seems like he was a perfect candidate to vote for candidates in Chicago political races. And how do you know he didn't!

How do I get to US Cellular Field? Practice!

I think they'll give Masset a spot start....... .....whoops.

I Snub You - Iggy Pop

QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Jul 30, 2008 -> 02:52 PM) All of our problems in trying to upgrade the talent on the ML club at the deadline is from a terrible farm system. Our organization's cheapness for draft signings (minus Borchard which turned out to bomb) and internationally has made our system incredibly weak. Even with the trades we have made recently, you would think that our system would still have player, but really no. Instead, he goes out and gets two players that everyone thought would start the season in AA or AAA and instead, they turn out to be soooo good, they make the ballclub. One ACTUALLY makes it to the All-Star Game. I'll gladly take those mistakes!

If I were a Tiggers fan...I'd be pissed. There's no way I lose one of the best catchers baseball has ever seen ('Roid Aided), for Kyle "There's no crying in baseball" Farnsworth. Obviously, this is a need for need trade, but Inge isn't as good as Pudge at C and Farnsworth is one bad outing away from squeezing more tears out and punching another cooler. I would certainly trust Pudge in the post season over Farnsworth, which is the whole point of a trade like this.

QUOTE (Jimbo's Drinker @ Jul 29, 2008 -> 07:45 PM) Gomez, watching too much Jim Edmonds lately? Double my ass...give that boy the errah he deserves.

Country...like Petoria.

QUOTE (whitesoxbrian @ Jul 24, 2008 -> 05:48 PM) I'd take a 2009 2nd and 3rd, and then a 2010 2nd for Devin and then pray to the Lord above we get impact guys like a Tillman, Alex Brown, Vasher, Hester, or Berrian. Not enough. I'd say AT LEAST a 1st and a 3rd in 2009 and a 2nd in 2010.

QUOTE (lostfan @ Jul 24, 2008 -> 03:40 PM) If it's like an absolute rape of a trade, then yes. Agreed...although I think the Bears should use him like Darren McFadden (minus being QB). Use him as a RB, split him out wide, put him in the slot...move him around. He can and will change the game.

According to ESPN.com, the Sox are one of the teams interested in acquiring Jarrod Washburn. They aren't listed as Suitor #1, but it shows they have some interest.

Batten down the hatches, Tex and hang on for your life.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jul 23, 2008 -> 01:50 PM) I'd say that winning the NIT is more impressive than losing in the first round. And it is a title and not just a bid. You still have to win 4 or 5 games in a row. And the competition can be better at times.

QUOTE (Jimbo's Drinker @ Jul 23, 2008 -> 02:45 PM) There was a time I used to get excited when PK was up, now im changing the channel to playboy network. wake me up when he pops out. Or you pop off.

We don't need a starter, we need a #5 starter. Those should be pretty cheap and easy. If it only took a minor league prospect to get Randy Wolf, I can't imagine it would take too much to get a #5. I don't know who that would be...I'll leave that to the experts...but we don't have to go out and get the best pitcher available. Maybe Loiaza will be that guy?

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jul 22, 2008 -> 12:44 PM) Lebatard is the best. I love both Tony and Wilbon, but can't wait until one of them has to leave so LeBatard has to take over. If one of them leaves...I can't imagine the show would continue.

Round Rock Texas is BOOOOORING!!!

QUOTE (shipps @ Jul 21, 2008 -> 09:57 AM) Well someone should tell Danica Patrick ITS JUST A f***ING ESPY.You cant even brag to people about winning one of those, you would sound like an idiot. Unless you're Jim Valvano.

I went Pat Gillick...he built that 90's Blue Jays team (even though they were horrible for a long time). He built the Mariners and made them into the 116-46 team. He built up the Orioles. And he's doing a decent job with the Phillies, although I wonder if the game isn't passing him by just a little. Anyway, he got my vote.

QUOTE (ChiCard @ Jul 18, 2008 -> 02:47 PM) If Broadway and Getz were in the package it could happen but is this the best move we could make? I'm thinking we stay with the pitching we have and get a "Willie Tavares" type if we get any help. Not if Contreras' farts continue to smell better than his starts. Duchscherer is making the AL look silly right now. I think it'll take too much to get him, but ChiSox West might just want all of Charlotte?