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Ok...ok...deep breaths. Now, go watch some Joe Crede at shortstop and try not to crack a smile. I dare you.

So, I take it we won't be seeing the wheel play this afternoon?

QUOTE(JimH @ Apr 27, 2005 -> 01:12 PM) Widger having his major league debut at 3B. Same for Crede at SS. Levine says Pedro Lopez is an option, Felix Martinez at SS. Levine says wait and see because of the off day tomorrow. If the injuries don't clear up they'll have to call one of those guys up. No. No. No. Not an option. Uribe has got to get back in that lineup. That'd be a huge hit early on.

Two words: Live Chat

Eveyone get in the chat today. This is going to be one for the ages.

Hey Nuke, One for a Crede HR, and a double for every double play he turns. Wadda ya say? I'm down.

"Wait a minute, wait a minute...who's playing behind me?" "f***."

Off Day

Is anyone else at a loss for words?

So long 3:00 class. If true, this is something I HAVE to see.

Just Curious.

I am.

Trade the prodigal son and get something of value in return.

QUOTE(tonyho7476 @ Apr 27, 2005 -> 11:23 AM) Where is it at? I want to try these others out. North Ave, west of Harlem, and two blocks east of Lathrop. I've been a disciple of Johnny's beef since I ate my first sanggwich at the age of two. They consistantly win the best area beef awards and it is an absolute must for any Italian beef enthusiast. If you aren't from the area, it's worth the drive. They are also home to world famous, award winning Italian Ice. Buy yourself a hot beef with a large ice and you just found a small slice of heaven for under six dollars.

Chicago Italians beware. We all have at least one of "those" uncles.

Johnny's Beef in Elmwood Park. Nuff' said.

QUOTE(T R U @ Apr 27, 2005 -> 10:39 AM) check out this highlight video.. Benson not only doesnt look like one of those straight forward power runners with no moves, he also has quickness and can make some cuts.. hes not as bad as you guys are thinking http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/pag...104_benson.html Benson is going to do very, very well here. He is naturally gifted and it will show on Sundays. After having watched his press confrence, I have become a major, major Benson-backer. He's just so happy and relieved to be here and I think it will translate into success in the NFL.

"LAKE FOREST, Ill. - It's impossible to truly assess a draft class for three or four years, but that doesn't stop NFL experts from providing their immediate evaluations. In a survey of national and local pro football writers, the Bears earned high marks for a 2005 draft crop comprised of Texas running back Cedric Benson, Oklahoma wide receiver Mark Bradley, Purdue quarterback Kyle Orton, Clemson wide receiver Airese Currie, Louisiana-Monroe safety Chris Harris and South Carolina linebacker Rod Wilson. Here's how the Bears draft was graded: Don Pierson, Chicago Tribune Grade: B Analysis: General manager Jerry Angelo addressed critical needs in effort to jump-start worst offense in league. Benson is accustomed to carrying a big load and won't need much help from Thomas Jones. A real key is how fast young receivers Bradley and Currie can develop in new coordinator Ron Turner's offense to complement free agent Muhsin Muhammad. Orton a bargain in fourth round. Cedric Benson immediately upgrades the Bears offense. Mike Mulligan, Chicago Sun-Times Grade: B Analysis: The goal was to add playmakers to the offense, and first-round pick Cedric Benson provides an immediate upgrade to the running game. He'll be able to handle a heavy load of carries and get tough yards between the tackles and in the red zone. Wide receivers Mark Bradley and Airese Currie should help in the vertical passing game, and Kyle Orton was an excellent value pick. The Bears failed to come away with a kicker, an offensive lineman or a cornerback but did well with limited picks. Bob LeGere, Daily Herald Grade: B- Analysis: RB Cedric Benson at 4 is a durable, powerful workhorse who should thrive in Ron Turner's offense. Big, fast WR Mark Bradley (39) is a premier athlete but a project because of limited playing time and production, although he will be an immediate contributor on special teams. Went back to WR at 140 for sprint champion Airese Currie, Clemson's go-to guy. QB Kyle Orton (106) has a strong arm and good size, but he doesn't seem like a good fit for the offense, having played in a shotgun scheme at Purdue, where he put up great numbers. Gene Chamberlain, Daily Southtown Grade: B Analysis: Running back Cedric Benson can immediately help the Bears' fortunes as a player who handles the ball 20 to 25 times a game. It didn't hurt the Bears to add speed at wide receiver in the person of Oklahoma's Mark Bradley and Clemson's Airese Currie. Clemson had billed Currie as the fastest receiver in college football last year based on his impressive track exploits. Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN Grade: A- Analysis: Cedric Benson has all the makings of a star running back and Mark Bradley fills a need at wide receiver while also bringing excellent special-teams skills to the table. Getting Kyle Orton gives the Bears a nice backup who will fill in capably should quarterback Rex Grossman go down again. Receiver Airese Curry made sense in the fifth round and the late-round safeties could become contributors as well. Oklahoma's Mark Bradley adds speed at the receiver position. Dan Pompei, The Sporting News Grade: B+ Analysis: Cedric Benson fits the offense, and they added needed speed with wide receivers Mark Bradley and Airese Curry. My favorite pick was quarterback Kyle Orton in the fourth round. Pete Frisco, CBS Sportsline.com Grade: B- Best pick: Second-round pick Mark Bradley adds much-needed speed to a receiving group that craves it. Questionable move: Taking Cedric Benson with Cadillac Williams on the board will be a pick that is scrutinized for years to come. Williams is the better player. Steal: Getting Kyle Orton in the fourth round was a great move. Orton was having a great season in 2004 before he was hurt. He has a big arm, and his mechanics can be fixed. Summary: If Benson works out, it's a great draft. If he doesn't, it won't be. It's that simple. Bob Rang, America Online Grade: A- Analysis: With only two selections on day one, the Bears have to make them matter. They did. Cedric Benson will give this club a few victories himself. Receiver Mark Bradley was considered a possibility for the first round and has the athleticism to eventually be considered one of the real steals of this draft. Chicago's day two highlights include more attention on their beleaguered offense. Kyle Orton is a future NFL starter and gives the club nice flexibility should Rex Grossman never develop as hoped. Airese Currier is a similar multi-dimensional player as the club's second-day find last year, Bernard Berrian. Instant impact ability from Benson and future options from Bradley, Currie and Orton make this a very solid effort. Jarrett Bell, USA Today Grade: Field goal (the second best of four categories) Analysis: The league's worst offense got better with bruising, workhorse RB Cedric Benson and speed-burning WR Mark Bradley. With only so many picks, the Bears didn't address the O-line. But Purdue's Kyle Orton was a popular pick to develop at QB." Link

A) Jermaine screwed this inning up in a major way B ) He was out at the plate

...he looked pegged to me.

The PERFECT moment for the first K of the night. C'mon, let's get the out. Minimal damage.

QUOTE(ottawa_sox @ Apr 26, 2005 -> 09:23 PM) Does this mean 1 out and runners on 2nd and 3rd? Si

The big MO is switching over. We gotta get an out.

Bahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh You have to know better Jermaine. Now, we have runners in scoring position with 1 out.

One out, runners at the corners. Shut it down Mark. Let's turn the fourth.