AddisonStSox

We have a Big Hurt sighting. He's in the booth now talking to the guys. Hawk says he looks "teriffic."

Nice piece of opposite field hitting by Wilson Valdez. Hawk says Podsednik has changed his swing "around."

First call of the season: "You Can Put It On The Board....Yes!" Joe Borchard hits a laser out of RF. 2 Run job brings in Paulie!

After two IP, I don't think Sean has given up on fly ball; he's kept everything on the ground, has look decent. I don't follow the Willie comment though SS.

Batting second, Uribe hits a deep fly, caught at the wall. I was waiting for a "Strrrrrrrech," but didn't get it.

Hawk says Iguchi is "very impressive." He says he has a lot of the mannerisms of a young Roberto Alomar, lots of talent, has looked real good.

Rack em' up. Sean gets a double play ball to get out of the inning. Here come the good guys. Runner dies at first.

Is anyone else smiling like it's Christmas morning? I'm giddy. I'm seriously like, school-girl giddy. "White Sox Baseball....."

QUOTE(IlliniKrush @ Mar 7, 2005 -> 12:16 PM) Wait addison you didn't realize until now that we get comcast sports net down here? I think I knew it. I dunno. I remember watching games down here at the end of the season. Either way, I'm friggin stoked. Can't wait to see the boys.

QUOTE(DonkeyKongerko @ Mar 7, 2005 -> 12:12 PM) 69 baby! ...ah yes!

Minimal requirement: more wins than the other teams in the American League Central Divison.

QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Mar 7, 2005 -> 11:31 AM) Same age as Frank. ...and you believe this? On the official site it actually lists Orlando as one year younger than Frank! Since when is Frank in his mid 40s?

QUOTE(Soxnbears01 @ Mar 7, 2005 -> 10:03 AM) Skipping my 2 o'clock class to watch it. I'm so damn excited. White sox on tv........yes We get the game here? Dude, what channel?

I tend to agree with most everything he said regarding the White Sox offense. If he were to watch Podsednik these first few ST games, he may have had some better things to say for him as well. Also, I love his comparison between El Duque and Saberhagen...it's right on. However, I disagree with his assessment of AJ Pierzynski and his third place projection. If our pitching can establish itself as one of the better rotations in the AL, and who knows, maybe we catch a bit of luck and everyone stays healthy, our offense will score enough runs to generate offense and keep us in ball games. Contreras will dictate the success of the White Sox rotation; book it.

QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Mar 6, 2005 -> 10:15 PM) I think it's because of the look on his face. I think it's because he's really, really old.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Mar 6, 2005 -> 06:03 PM) As a Bear's fan I don't know if this is a good thing or a bad thing. This is a really good thing. Warner was not a fit for the Bears. I'm happy for Coach Green though, and I hope he can turn things around in Arizona.

QUOTE(The Bones @ Feb 22, 2005 -> 07:59 PM) I'm not worried, simply because if they bring their A game Ohio State stands no chance. If they don't play very well, Ohio State still has to play a good game to beat them. So I'd say that in 2 out of 3 scenarios Illinois wins. Also, if they happen to lose, so what that's one loss. They'll still be the #1 team overall going into the tournament and while it would be nice to go undefeated it's more important what they do in March and April. I'm not saying I won't be upset if they lose. I'm not saying Ohio State can't win. I'm just saying this game will have no affect on what their goal should be, and what I'm worried about, and that's to make it to St. Louis and win 2 games there. Does that make me an idiot or a liar? It makes you an idiot. I told you this weeks ago.

QUOTE(YASNY @ Mar 5, 2005 -> 01:50 AM) Oh well. Let's move on. Hey, we all gave up on Iguchi a month before he signed with the team. Kenny ended up signing Iguchi for, what was it, a fourth of what he was asking. Kenny also "moved on" from Pierzynski before signing him to a deal. Hell, Kenny even said AJ wasn't a fit for the Sox. I'm not saying Kenny is going to sign him. But, crazier things have happened (and at least twice this very off-season).

Per Footballsfuture.com 2005 NFL Combine Review By: Andy Silvester When flicking across the internet at the moment looking for combine news, the most common phrase seems to be “opted not to workout”. Aaron Rodgers, Alex Smith, Jamaal Brown, Channing Crowder and Antrel Rolle, to name a few, all abandoned the RCA Dome’s unforgiving turf and it’s position drills and will instead show off their wares at Pro Days. The results that came from those who did take part, however, were more than enough to keep tongues waggling for some time. Here, I’ll look at ten big winners – and five losers. Winners Adrian MacPherson, FSU, QB He said he was a great athlete. His AFL performance suggested he was a great athlete. And now we know for sure – he’s a great athlete. He ran 4.69 in the 40 despite pulling a quad on his opening burst and generally showed off a hell of a body to anyone interested. He was strong in interviews, and he was probably the best in the position drills. His gambling misdemeanors aside, there’s no reason why he can’t go in the early rounds. Aaron Rodgers, California, QB It seems strange that a guy who didn’t take part in any position drills was the biggest winner at the Combine. After numerous scouts had panic attacks about his height, his 6’2 reading keeps him just ahead in the race to be the top QB off the board. There were also a boatload of questions about his mobility, and while his 4.71 40 won’t bring on Mike Vick comparisons it’s certainly good enough for the watching scouts. Ronnie Brown, Auburn, RB If you think about Ronnie Brown, you think of a big bruising back who’s more suited to running into rather than around defenders. But, what’s this? He clocked in at a bulky 233 lbs, but yet blazed a 4.44 in the 40 and may well have pushed himself right to the front of the pack in the backfield. Troy Williamson, South Carolina, WR His sub 4.4 time may well have pushed him over the bubble and secured him a spot in the top 20. While he wasn’t too impressive in both the drills and in interviews (not bad – just not exceptional) his speed will be a coveted factor come draft day. Khalif Barnes, Washington, OT Top-rated tackle Alex Barron sat out the combine, and Barnes took full advantage of his chance to vault over Barron in the tackle rankings. A 4.93 40 from a big tackle is nothing to be embarrassed about and he may now be the first tackle off the big board. Luis Castillo, Northwestern, DT Neither of the two biggest tackle prospects worked out in Indianapolis (Travis Johnson, FSU and Mike Patterson, USC). There’s a great opportunity for an “unknown” to punch right into the group, and it certainly appeared that this guy has done well. He weighed in at a solid 303lbs and ran his 40 in the good time of 4.79. His stock will certainly rise. Demarcus Ware, Troy State, OLB After a really strong Senior Bowl, Ware continued to impress visiting scouts with a first-rate showing at the Combine. At over 250lbs some scouts were concerned about his speed but a 4.56 40 will certainly alleviate their concerns. Although Texas’ Derrick Johnson will be the first outside linebacker taken, Ware has moved up into the 2 spot. Robert McCune, Lousiville, ILB Wow. In one of the most impressive displays by any linebacker in recent years in Indy, this quite frightening athletic specimen racked up 34 reps (more than all but one on defense) and ran 4.5 dead. If you want to talk about workout warriors, McCune’s your man, and his stock will surely soar after this stellar performance. Fabian Washington, Nebraska, CB Washington did the seemingly impossible in the last week; namely, breaking Deion Sanders’ longtime speed record at the combine. His 4.25 40 was probably the most astounding of all the astounding feats accomplished this year and he will now sprint up the rankings. Washington certainly made the most of his performance and has almost certainly got into second or third round consideration. Carlos Rogers, Auburn, CB Rogers may have cemented his position in the first round with a speedy 4.35 run and strong interviews. He certainly gave scouts lots to think about and it’s been reported that he’s first on a few teams draft boards. Honorable mentions Jamaal Brown, OT, Oklahoma Jonothan Goddard, DE, Marshall Derrick Johnson, LB, Texas Darryl Blackstock, LB, Virginia Chris McKenzie, CB, Arizona State Every year at the combine, there are those who show up and do fabulously. Then again, there’s always a few who suffer big time and can never quite make up for a bad combine. Maurice Clarett, Ohio State, RB In the tumultuous life of Clarett, he can’t have many weeks as bad as the past one. After seeming at ease and impressing teams in both the media and personal interviews, it was time to show them what that body he’s been working on could do. The answer, it turned out, was not a lot. His two 40 times, 4.72 and 4.82, are simply not good enough for an NFL running back. Coming back from this woeful showing will not be easy, and it got a whole lot harder today with the news that he won’t be allowed to work out at Ohio State’s Pro Day. A second-day pick for sure, but it wouldn’t shock the world to see him on the street after the draft. Richie Incognito, Nebraska, C It was hard not to feel sympathy for Incognito after his injury on the dangerous RCA Dome turf caused mass hysteria among the scouts who were looking at him. He had been great in workouts and in interviews despite his troubled past, and he seemed to be making a fabulous impression. Though his MRI was negative, very few NFL teams will gamble an early pick on an injury concern. Antajj Hawthorne, Wisconsin, DT Hawthorne comes with a reputation for being a superb run-stuffer and a rock in the middle of the line. After his 5.25 40 time, the reason he’s a rock in the middle seems to be he lacks the mobility to go anywhere. His stock has plummeted as a result, and he’ll have to be awesome at the Pro Day to show he can compete. Marlin Jackson, Michigan, CB In the company of the awesome speeds clocked up by the other corners, Jackson’s performance was not a good sight. A “slow” 4.59 40 certainly has cost him any shot at the first round and many now struggle to get back into the 2nd round. Not a good combine for the ex-Wolverine. Thomas Davis, Georgia, S Disappointing seemed to be the buzz word concerning Davis and his sub-par running time (4.65) and low weight (230) has scouts wondering if he’ll be able to face the rigors of the NFL secondary. He’ll now most likely have to switch positions to LB and it would be something of a surprise to see him go in the first round, unless Brodney Pool and Ernest Shazor really screw up their Pro Days.

QUOTE(Punch and Judy Garland @ Mar 5, 2005 -> 01:22 PM) I bet the Browns surprise. Your boy DJ could be going there if the Trent Difler rumors are true. With a guy like Romeo, the rookie qb might not be a slam dunk afterall. McCown and Harris are not capable of leading a team to the promised land. Period. Although Dilfer has made it to the big game, and won, he's clearly on the downside of his career and should be nothing more than a clipboard quarterback. In the mock contest, I'm going to have Derrick Johnson going to the Browns at #3, but I wouldn't be suprised one bit if they take Smith. Bad move by the Browns. They should have done whatever it took to get Kelly back and guarntee him the starting spot. Kelly is a gamer. He gets it done and he was head and shoulders above both McCown and Harris.

"And with the third selection overall, the Cleveland Browns select Alex Smith, quarterback, University of Utah."

QUOTE(3E8 @ Mar 4, 2005 -> 01:11 PM) My point is you were harping on OBP and he's reached base succesfully in 4 out of 5 trips. Hey, you were comfortable using a two game sample space for SB's. You beat me to it with this post. Well done.

Well, I'm spending some quality time with my friend, James Bean. Had a class from 10-11, so I'm off to a late start. Bottoms Up fellas! See ya at Murphy's.

Believe it or not, I'm actually pretty please with what I read. "Gore's 40 times and his lack of size will likely make him a second-day pick, possibly in the fourth round, at the April 23-24 draft in New York." Fourth round? Wow. That's awesome. I thought for sure he'd go around rounds 5 or 6. He's going to be a steal in those later rounds. I truly believe he could do really well here if Angelo takes him in the later rounds. He's going to be there Jerry, you need a RB...think about it.

QUOTE(Soxbadger @ Mar 4, 2005 -> 12:23 PM) Just because the organization, or more specifically Ozzie does not like Harris, does not mean that I am just going to blindly follow and say: "Ozzie knows everything." Please don't lump me in that catagory. I have formed my own opinion. This has nothing to do with blindly following anyone, espcially Ozzie. Believe me, I don't put much faith into anything Ozzie says. I wasn't pleased with his hire last year and he still has to prove to me he can cut it as a manager in the bigs. Right now, I can't even picture Ozzie holding up an AL pennant, and def. not a WS trophy. So, cut me a little bit of slack here, I by no means am a blind Ozzie follower.