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QUOTE(Beastly @ Jan 18, 2005 -> 01:22 PM) I'm just hoping we make a little run for Rich Aurilla...he could fill that void if we decide we don't want to bid for a MI. Also...Roberto Hernandez...welcome to Mike Jackson? Or no? Just have terrible memories. Mike Jackson to quote an irish song. NO NEY NEVER, I wanted him released when he was in spring training.

I didnt know that Farmio was in underworld? And its a similiar outfit to what he wore at soxfest.

QUOTE(JimH @ Jan 17, 2005 -> 11:49 AM) Sox handled that whole situation better than I would have. They let Jackson get his 1000th appearance and I believe let him pass one other guy on the all time list (Gossage?) who had 1005 ... and cut him afterwards. If it's me, his ass would've been cut a lot sooner. But ... water under the bridge. I wanted Jackson cut back during the Philly series when he let them come back. Jackson hitting Torii would of been funny. Nothing like the mean spirited beaning of a guy who barely can outgas a high school pitcher. Now that we have Bobby Jenks. Well now we have something. 100 mph from a guy who is a few screws loose.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jan 17, 2005 -> 11:31 AM) Ozzie exact words were that the player went into second base "like his wife was playing SS. So we got rid of his butt." Whats the over/under on a brawl with another AL Central team(the twinks) this year. I dont think we will bean people. But I feel that their middle infielders should clear the deck. With all of the trash talking over the years this has the makings of a brawl. I dont preach violence(unless its a video game) but nothing drew that team together in 2000 like that detroit tiger brawl. I think that really brought the team together.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jan 17, 2005 -> 10:11 AM) Every married guy in that room was cringing as Ross was telling the story about how he got together with his wife. Its not that he is sleeping on the couch, she will bring that up at every opportune time for years. But did you catch the little exchange they had before he went into that story when he said Well you wanted to do this. LOL. Nothing like setting you up for the big guilt trip for the rest of your life. I will use this to get out of trouble with my own wife. Well hun at least I didnt call you a whore in front of a room full of people at soxfest, its the automatic get out of jail free card.

QUOTE(Steff @ Jan 17, 2005 -> 09:53 AM) I got several looks for my beach apparel as well. Sorry.. but I was sunburbed and anything heavier hurt. It had nothing to do with what you were wearing, they were wondering if the aliens that took over your body are good or evil

QUOTE(retro1983hat @ Jan 17, 2005 -> 09:51 AM) Oh Rowand's wife by far was the best. Oh and believe me, I know Baseball Pants likes to talk. I guess I just feel that he forgets he is no longer a player, as much as he tries to act like he is the players' buddies. I also know he loves the Sox ... he just grates on me. Although it would be fun to play the: "Farmer complains about the umpires drinking game." We'd all be drunk by the second inning. Do you think Ross is off the couch yet, or is he in the house with his moronic comment.

QUOTE(retro1983hat @ Jan 17, 2005 -> 09:17 AM) I was at the seminar with Rowand, Crede, Gload, Politte and their wives and Farmer moderated it. Ooops I'm sorry, Farmer talked the entire time about himself and his career and spent the rest of the time wanting to talk about the Cubs and Wrigley Field. My wife had said that it could have been a great seminar listening to the players and their wives talk about the family life of a major league baseball player. But instead, Farmer talked for 20 minutes about how the Cubs are screwed up because they play day games. Hey, Mr. Baseball Pants .... you're not the show!!! Farmio likes to talk, everyone knows that. The only thing in his defense is that it was like pulling teeth to get things out of the wives at times. He had to lead a lot of the questions and keep pulling. They are not in the media spotlight all of the time and its kind of tough getting up in front of a lot of people and talking. Arows wife did by far the best job at it. But he did lead the conversation about how much wrigley was a dump.

We have had numerous threads about speed at the top and how it will help our boppers have something to drive in. One thing that we are overlooking is the other benefits to have an aggressive running game up top. 1.) Our 3,4,5 hitters will get more hittable pitches. Successful aggressive running creates a situation where you will see more pitchouts. This creates better hitting counts. Also pitch selection changes as pitchers will either slide step or throw more fastballs to get the ball to the plate faster to give the catcher a better chance of throwing out the runner. Plus as we saw last year with Timo. A runner can get under the pitchers skin to the point where they almost forget about the hitter and start to get into a walk fest. 2.) Speed puts the defense on its back heel. It opens holes plain and simple. Now you have players cheating to hold runners or to get into position to accept the throw down. This get defense out of position. It gives the hitters a better chance to hit the ball in the hole or get a ball past a player who would usually be in position to throw you out. 3.) Secondary advancement of bases. Players can advance into better postions after an attempt to throw out a fast runner trying to move ahead. We saw this alot last year. A throw goes into third or to home and the secondary runner advances into scoring position on the long throw. 4.) Breakups of GIDP. GIDPs are rally killers. Having speed is something that can help break this up. A fast runner puts the defense into a position to try and get that lead runner. Forced throws or breakups of the double play can exend the inning. 5.) Aggressive advancement of runners. Watching runners steal and to get to third. This opens up the RBI opporunities immensley. We have now a situation that a sac fly will score the runner. You can give up the out to score the run instead of needing a positive hit to score the runner. I am sure others can add more. But there is a lot more that speed can help this team. Its not revamping the team, but putting a better spin on things we did poorly during our Earl Weaver wait for the 3 run homer offense that we had here for years.

I wonder if Steff was able to make it past the crack staff of chicago whitesox security perhaps my dear god did Katie get past. We did resign a certain Mr. Ben freakin Davis. Could she have gotten into line for Ben. If anyone goes to soxfest tomorrow give Ben a heads up before Katie makes her move. Hopefully they have posted some likenesses of her around for fast recognition.

QUOTE(Brian @ Jan 15, 2005 -> 08:47 PM) Steff is famous. I should of asked for her autograph. While she was giving all of this love to KW and to Brooks there was this guy behind me swearing at her and stating that she must be reinsdorfs mistress or a relative. This guy probably didnt remember her from last year and probably was thinking, where was that clever witty right minded woman that shook her finger and spoke her mind. I liked her.

Steff is famous. I should of asked for her autograph.

QUOTE(EvilJester99 @ Jan 15, 2005 -> 06:28 PM) When he was asked about Iguchi, did he give that laugh?? He looked around a bit and starting asking about how do we even know if he is good. KW there is this invention called the internet. I suggest you get with it. Then he went into his little rant on how he cant talk about ongoing negotiations. BLAH BLAH BLAH

QUOTE(Winnin Ugly @ Jan 15, 2005 -> 06:25 PM) What did Kenny say about Iguchi today Someone asked about Iguchi and he did his patented under the radar hemming and hawing. I believe they are still talking based on Kenny's reaction, but they must not be right there. You know KW would of loved to have this signing for soxfest.

QUOTE(Beastly @ Jan 15, 2005 -> 06:08 PM) It was a love fest at that seminar today. Kenny probably thought it was a sneak attack. That Steff was lulling him in, only to have a gang of soxtalk posters take him down.

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Jan 15, 2005 -> 05:53 PM) How was the Q & A? Completely different than last year. Kenny had to think he was in a different room. Steff was praising, and KW remembered her. Love for Brooks Boyer. Some old guy behind me made a comment that Steff must be Reisndorf's wife or something. They guy must not of been at soxfest last year. LOL.

Kenny remembed Steff from last year. I was at that and the Family matters right before. How gload met his wife was pretty funny and I am sure he is in the doghouse for that one. He made a comment how his wife is older and dated some of his teammates at CSF. She was a softball player and was pretty popular. He stated that "he knew it was good and wanted to get some of that". She tugged on his ear and if he gets near her anytime soon it he will be lucky. I don't know if anyone saw me, I had one of the few babies at Soxfest. My 6th month old son was there to get brainwashed at an early age. ManSooLee rocks, he was in the garage sale line and was pretty personable. The autograph lines sucked. Willie was rapping to himself.

QUOTE(Jeckle2000 @ Jan 14, 2005 -> 02:25 PM) This is the best news i've heard all year... AROW! Now Jeckle can just complain about batting order instead of hating Ozzie for not playing AROW enough. Game chat should be fun this year. Jeckle are you doing the whitesoxcentral.com chat if Dylan puts it up again.

QUOTE(3E8 @ Jan 13, 2005 -> 09:58 PM) Levine's Predictions: Clement and Lowe get 11 wins. Kerry Wood wins more games than Freddy Garcia. Randy wins 25 games. Barrett bats for higher average than AJ. Sammy 38 home runs, Beltran 27. I think Clement will win more than 11 games with that offense. Kerry Wood will not win more games than Freddy. What is he going to all of a sudden harness his potential. Come on. Randy, huh maybe. BS on the Barret statement. Beltran will hit 35, Sammy 24 with cork.

QUOTE(chi-guy2 @ Jan 13, 2005 -> 09:56 PM) one minute we a far from negotiations with him now were a day away from getting him damn you levine Blind conjecture and Bulls***, the BRUUUUCCEEE Levine way.

QUOTE(3E8 @ Jan 13, 2005 -> 09:45 PM) Bruces crack staff found http://www.rotoworld.com. so much for the great BRUUUUUUCE

Crede hit at every level, he should be able to hit at this level. Sox should be more exciting. Lived and died on the long ball, speed doesnt slump. Didnt learn too much japanese to talk to shingo, but had to make sure people didnt teach shingo colorfull words in english. Carlos was not a clubhouse cancer, made comments that he was trying to be a leader, chirping at others.

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Jan 12, 2005 -> 05:44 PM) Ozzie believes the team fielded this year has an opportunity to win the division..... First minute or so I couldn't understand a damn word he was saying. He is on a cell phone which makes it worse. You can't tell if its static or ozzie.

He is on. I am waiting for the translation.