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Big Donkey just showed up in camp.

QUOTE (Brian @ Feb 17, 2011 -> 07:26 PM) Popped my Community cherry tonight. Always late to the good parties. Can you imagine bouncing a check to Kunta Kente? You picked the right episode to jump on board, it's right up there with the paintball episode and Goodfellas parody as the best of them all. I regret even pegging those 2 as my other favorites, the series run has been packed with incredible comedy.

Some thoughts on NBC sitcoms: 1.) The Office is OFFICIALLY dead to me. Garbage. 2.) Adam Scott, despite being tough to look at, is a very funny man (as witnessed on Party Down) and showcased his talents on tonight's Parks and Rec. Well done, Mr. Scott. 3.) How the f*** does Community keep getting better? Donald Glover just sitting comatose in the presence of LeVar Burton is one of the funniest things I've seen in a long time. "more fish for Kunta", classic.

This should clarify things a bit: @jonmorosi Jon Morosi #MLB doesn’t have a conduct policy that stipulates discipline for players charged with crimes. Don’t expect a suspension w Cabrera. #Tigers 35 minutes ago via web

Today is a very good day.

Looks like Thornton has a leg up on the closer's role.

http://twitter.com/#!/ChuckGarfien/sta...326793719132161 There you have it.

And another pic from Gonzo:

From Mark Gonzales, first time we've seen #44 throw a baseball since July 6th of last year. Herm keeping a watchful eye.

I used random.org to determine my projections: Wins: 95 (80-100) Division rank: 1 (1-3) Pierre: 66 SB (40-80), .316 OBP (.310-.360) Beckham: 24 HR (10-25), .837 OPS (.700-.900) Rios: 22 HR (15-25), .748 OPS (.700-.950) Dunn: 40 HR (25-55), .915 OPS (.800-1.000) Konerko: 29 HR (20-40), .981 OPS (.750-1.000) Quentin: 40 HR (10-50), .861 OPS (.700-1.000) Pierz: 12 HR (9-16), .735 OPS (.690-.790) Ramirez: 10 HR (10-25), .766 OPS (.700-.900) Morel: 7 HR (5-25), .815 OPS (.650-.850) Danks: 18 W (10-22), 3.22 ERA (2.30-4.50) Buehrle: 14 W (10-22), 3.45 ERA (3.00-4.50) Floyd: 19 W (10-22), 2.59 ERA (2.30-5.00) Jackson: 15 W (8-22), 3.46 ERA (3.00-5.00) Peavy: 6 W (1-20), 5.47 ERA (2.50-6.00) Sale: 18 SV (1-40), 2.57 ERA (2.00-5.00), 15 GS (0-35) Thornton: 20 SV (1-40), 2.62 ERA (2.60-2.80) 1.067 WHIP (.990-1.100) Crain: 3.76 ERA (2.00-4.50), 1.400 WHIP (1.000-1.500) Santos: 2.34 ERA (2.00-5.00), 1.083 WHIP (1.000-1.800) Pena: 4.96 ERA (3.00-5.50), 1.316 WHIP (1.000-1.800)

On a related note: Jon Heyman not saying jobas fat, but he looks like he may have swallowed one of the clubhouse kids 2 hours ago via Mobile Web

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Feb 11, 2011 -> 02:24 AM) Lol. I can't believe you have that. And I don't know why I thought that second one was off Wood. Nice. Huh, I just assumed all REAL Sox fans had that video handy.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Feb 11, 2011 -> 12:19 AM) Better bat-flip? AJ's or PK's after that second bomb off Wood in '02? No f***ing contest, my friend. Keep in mind Konerko was hit in the head by a pitch earlier in the game, I just assume he hit the 2nd while suffering from a severe concussion. (the 2nd was off Borowski)

QUOTE (joeynach @ Feb 10, 2011 -> 01:46 AM) Maybe your right. I wasnt sure if its a regular team option that vests if traded, or an option that only exists if he gets traded. Yeah, it only existed if he were traded some time before his 10/5 rights kicked in midway through last season. As of right now (baring a new deal) his contract will 100% end at the following the 2011 season, the Sox control him in no way beyond that point. In lieu of giving him a no trade clause for the '09/'10 season the Sox and Buehrle installed a number of escalators and clauses that kicked in if he were traded, a guaranteed 5th year (2012) was one of those clauses. It was never an "option" per say, just another guaranteed year of pay and since he wasn't traded and his 10/5 rights kicked in on July 15th those clauses are null and void.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Feb 9, 2011 -> 11:52 PM) I know it's almost damn impossible at this point but you guys are about to make this a filibuster thread so be careful. It was a filibuster thread about 5 hours ago, however there's nothing going on in PHT right now so I feel in no way compelled to move it.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Feb 8, 2011 -> 11:39 PM) The last time the Twins won a playoff game, George W Bush was President...and he would be re-elected less than a month later. I had just started my junior year in high school. Barry Bonds had 703 home runs. Jeromy Burnitz finished 8th in the NL in home runs. Should I keep going on? It could be pretty fun. Wait? You mean the same year that New York Yankees right fielder Gary Sheffield finished 2nd in AL MVP voting and a couple of young AL West 3B were showing the game a glimpse of the future with career years: the incomparable Hank Blalock (23, .855 OPS, AS) and the unstoppable Eric Chavez (26, .898 OPS).

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Feb 8, 2011 -> 10:17 PM) Is this right? The White Sox have won more playoff games than the Twins over the past 3 years? And the White Sox have more World Series titles in the past 10 years? But I thought the Twins were one of the top teams in the league! The Sox have twice as many playoff victories in the past 6 years than the Twins do in the past 19.