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Every single person who has started a thread asking if they can get a copy of the opening montage better of had their VCRs/DVD recorders/Tivos running today. Brooks did you a damn favor. I Tivoed that b**** and plan on watching it over and over.

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Oct 28, 2005 -> 09:26 PM) Updated follow-up posted several hours ago: http://journals.aol.com/dcsportsguy/mrirre...nt/entries/2167 Yesterday's post about a mystery man who has tested positive for steroids sparked a few items that warrant mentioning, so here's an update:

QUOTE(fathom @ Oct 28, 2005 -> 09:06 PM) The best thing is that we're basically playing with house money right now. KW can take a chance. Don't be shocked if we don't try and make a big time trade this offseason. It would be intriguing if Ozzie tries to use his latin influence to get someone like the disgruntled Miguel Cabrera. Don't f***ing tease me.

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Oct 28, 2005 -> 08:58 PM) They need to get that done, any word on whether it's front-loaded or anything kalapse? Wonder if it'll impact the Hoffman negotiations as well, although I personally couldn't see him leaving. It appears that the contract could be structured a few different ways: 1.) 12-11-7 (this appears to be the most likely senerio) 2.) 12-12-6 3.) 13-10-7 Giles could be signed shortly, it seems Kevin Towers was serious about making Giles his #1 priority for the offseason.

Word is the Padres are close to signing Giles to a 3 year/$30M deal.

I expected big things out of Joe Crede at the beginning of each of the last two seasons and yet each year I find myself lowering my standards when it comes to Joe.

I think I may be in love with a few Sox players, in a strickly heterosexual way of course.

QUOTE(Felix @ Oct 28, 2005 -> 07:37 PM) If someone leaked something though, wouldnt they have leaked the name along with the story? Wouldnt leaking the name be a bigger story than just leaking the fact that someone uses roids? Libel

QUOTE(Dam8610 @ Oct 28, 2005 -> 07:00 PM) Is there any chance the Jays somehow don't resign Rios and the Sox end up with him? Also, any chance the Sox get one of the big name releivers? I think you're confusing Alex Rios with Armando Rios. Alex isn't even eligible for arbitration yet, Armando on the other hand is a free agent however we've already had him and I really don't wanna go through that again.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Oct 28, 2005 -> 06:59 PM) Haven't the Cubs been crowing about him a little bit? There's a damn good chance Jaque will be patrolling RF next year where Sammy and Burnitz have for the past 2 seasons.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Oct 28, 2005 -> 06:54 PM) If Ichiro was eligible, then Iguchi should be eligible. You can't just decide to hold being a Japanese pro against someone in 1 case but not do so in the other because 1 season stood out more. IMO Johnny Gomes, Huston Street and Gustavo Chacin all had better seasons than Iguchi. Tadahito will get a good amount of votes for the real ROY award but he will not win it. I'd say a good amount of the players don't consider Iguchi to be a rookie however, the voters do.

QUOTE(Felix @ Oct 28, 2005 -> 06:16 PM) I dont think its Pods. He's had good numbers in the post-season due to his plate discipline. Sure, he hit that HR off of Lidge, but if you are sitting on a 95+ MPH fastball, its going to go far. HR numbers really have nothing to do with this. Alex Sanchez has 6 career HRs yet he was suspended for steroid use. You can use roids for many different purposes, not necessarily just for power.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Oct 28, 2005 -> 05:36 PM) Did these awards exist in 2000? Or in 2003? If so, did Ichiro and Matsui get their names on the lists? Ichiro's season in '01 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Iguchi's season in '05

QUOTE(The Ginger Kid @ Oct 28, 2005 -> 06:33 PM) Worst case scenario this off season is losing PK. But if that happened why not sign Jaques Jones and move JD to 1B? Adding a good lefty bat would be nice, he's as good if not better in RF as JD, he adds speed on the base paths and he's a good guy in the clubhouse. If the Sox are going to add I say they should add to their strength, pitching and defense. If JD moves to 1B I'd rather see Brian Anderson starting in the OF next year.

$69 for an autographed Geoff Blum ball?

QUOTE(GoSox05 @ Oct 28, 2005 -> 02:53 PM) what are the chances we can get Jose Valentine back next year. You should really lay off the crack.

Booyah!

Timo will be back next year. How the f*** can any Sox fan possibly want to see Bill f***ing Mueller at 3B for the Sox next year? I said this before the playoffs and I'll say it again now; f*** Bill Mueller, give me Crede!

I may have cried but that's not the point. Journey still sucks . . . they always will. This is probably the greatest moment in Chicago Sports history.

QUOTE(rudylaw @ Oct 28, 2005 -> 10:29 AM) Just reading this makes me totally sick. If it is PODS the will say that the homer would not have gone out. If it is Dye they would day that is the reason he was the MVP, and if it Rowand we eill still be known as the Black Sox even though he had a horrible post season. Rowand had a hit in 10 out of the 12 playoff games. He had 8 runs and 6 doubles as well. How the f*** is that a horrible postseason?

QUOTE(WilliamTell @ Oct 28, 2005 -> 10:20 AM) Approx. how long is the parade supposed to last? Until 12:30, then the Rally runs from 12:30-1:30.

I have an honest question here. Is the NHL still a major sport? IMO there are three major sports now; MLB, NFL, NBA.

No Widger?!?!

QUOTE(Greg Hibbard @ Oct 28, 2005 -> 09:36 AM) I just came in on the Green Line. As I was pulling into Clark and Lake, I took a gander north to Wacker/LaSalle....pretty much completely packed as of 9:24. By noon, it'll be hopeless. My advice is to catch the parade further south. I'm not sure you'll be able to see much of the rally. Why didn't they do this at Grant Park? Much of Grant Park is closed and being used for other things doing to the fact that winter is right around the corner. They didn't think they could get everything set up in time.