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QUOTE(R.J. @ Mar 26, 2006 -> 08:29 PM) More roto news: Well, I would have to say that he's about as good of a scrap-heap option I've seen. Maybe the fact that we'd give him an opportunity to be a big part of our pen (and maybe get himself some jewelry) would get him in Chicago for some emergency help. HERE HE IS! Nelson is a veteran, he's about as cheap as they come, he's murder on right-handers and he would probably be a very nice fit with our clubhouse...think Hermanson part deux. This is him. Jabs, Jim, what do you think? This is the guy.

One listen to the radio pieces here and you'll realize how much Rooney will be missed. However, I can't believe how people are sounding off on Singleton already. This is the guy's first job in broadcasting; filling three hours is quite difficult for Hawk at times, it was difficult for Rooney, and it has to be even more difficult for a novice. I'll give Singleton to the All-Star break. It's only fair. I would have loved to hear what ya'll had to say about DJ when he first got in the booth.

The new David Gilmour cd, "On An Island" is quite good. There could be some bias there because I've been waiting so long for some new Gilmour material, but, I am liking this. It's not great by any stretch of the imagination, but, it's good.

Per roto:

I agree with Snb and Krush on a lot of things; your position on fraternities, however, is not one of them. I'm torn regarding the recent admissions change: -On one hand, I believe this school needs to get back on track academically. U of I has lowered in rank since my first year here and I do believe this a positive stride in an attempt to raise those rankings. This is the state's flagship university for a reason; this is not a place for every Tom, Dick, and Harry. If this university wants to maintain the positive, national reputation it has in the work-force, raising admission requirements in our leading schools--Eng, Bus, etc.--is a good move. I've noticed there are a lot of students here that aren't on the same level academically as the rest of us. Period. Sorry to sound harsh there. This is probably a great transition into Affirmative Action and my passionate stance on that issue, but, that is for another day. I've been told by multiple advisors that state-schools used to look solely at academic statistics when admitting students. I've also been told that that is no longer the case. I think they have been taking more things into consideration as of late--i.e. extra curricular activities, extenuating circumstances, and the like. At the end of the day, however, I think it comes down to me being a pompous elitist in liking these changes. I do take pride in going to this institution. I worked my ass off in high school to get here and damn near killed myself my junior year of high school--suffering from some serious stress/chronic-pain issues. Frankly, seeing some of the idiots here really bothers me. I'll be applying to law schools in the next year or so and I like the fact that my UIUC degree means something out there. A degree from this institution should be viewed with at least some degree of appreciation, or respect, or whichever of the two terms makes me seem less of an elitist. These changes might help maintain that. -On the other hand, I feel this school has some responsibility to its in-state students. Although I haven't gone over that article with a fine-tooth comb, it would appear at least some of our qualified in-state students are getting the shaft and that just isn't right. I don't know if this is an attempt to obtain more revenue from out-of-state students or there are some other things going on with those students that I just am not aware of, but, I don't like the idea of qualified in-state students being turned down by their state's flagship university. However, I also understand a school is not ranked on the students it accepts, but, the students it declines...maybe you understand my fence-sitting here. I also see students here--mostly north of Green St.--that can not communicate with their fellow students...it's painful. They may be brilliant in certain fields, but, if they struggle speaking the language and other students are losing out in admissions on that, that also bothers me. It is a tough situation. I don't quite know where I stand on it.

V for Vendetta is the best theatre experience I've had in years. First-class. What a film.

QUOTE(Iwritecode @ Mar 24, 2006 -> 03:26 PM) Was that when he was at the NIU convention center? I debated about it but didn't go. Champaign-Urbana's Assembly Hall. But, I'm guessing that was the same tour.

About three minutes of the interview will be replayed on today's Mac, Jurko, and Harry broadcast. If you're interested, it should be on soon.

I shelled out $35 to see Tater live last year. It was my first stand-up experience and it was worth every penny. His new bit will be debuting this Sunday on Comedy Central.

It's not his ERA, Rock. It's his low K total, it's his lack of velocity, and it's his being noticeably heavier.

Found it. Per Olney's blog, available to the public:

QUOTE(JimH @ Mar 24, 2006 -> 02:11 PM) Didn't hear it, what happened? Silverman and Levine do not like each other one bit, and neither one of them hides it. Olney hinted--I believe on his blog--that the Chicago Cubs organization has handeled the injury reports of both Mark Prior and Kerry Wood in less-than-admirable fashions. He wanted to know why the media has been unable to watch Prior pitch--in other words, his work-outs have been closed-door--he wanted to know how long they've really know about these injuries, and he wanted to know why this information has been labeled "classified" by the Tribune Co. Levine blasted Olney, saying he needs to get his butt to Arizona before he starts writing "lies" and he is a national guy that is not reporting on his own findings, rather the findings and mis-truths of others. Silverman--who was quite resonable given their on-going fued--said, "hey, listen, you have to admit the way the Cubs went about this is pretty 'shady', right?" Levine would have none of it. He said Olney had no idea what he was talking about, the Chicago Cubs have always handeled these situations the right way and was down-right appalled that someone would write such things without having the proper documentation and hands-on research to back it up. Silverman, who is a big Cubs fan, mind you, admitted--much like everyone on ST believes--that the Cubs have been very unprofessional with these injury reports and basically harkened back to that time-honored belief that the Cubs organization out-right lies to the public regarding injury matters. You could have sworn Levine was on the Tribune payroll.

This, too, is probably not the right place for this, but, today was the straw that broke the camel's back. If any of you heard Bruce on ESPN today, his Cubby Blue was nearly blinding. They need to preface each and every report of his with "Chicago Cubs Apologist." His exchange with Silverman--noted Cubs fan--regarding the Buster Olney thing was absolutely sickening.

Texans...drunk in bars... Seems kind of redundant to me.

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Mar 24, 2006 -> 11:00 AM) That's ok we already got 100000000000000000 times out of him than what you would expect from a waiver wire pickup I'm not debating that. The closing pitcher for the best team in baseball was picked up off waivers and played for peanuts. That is a hell of an accomplishment right there. But, why stop there?

I think I needed to hear it from a national reporter for it to really hit home, but, Jayson Stark cut through to me yesterday on ESPN Radio 1000's Silvy and Carmen--my new best friends, . He said, a flame-throwing youngster doesn't make it to the waiver wire for no reason. So quick to forget Bobby's troubles in the past, I think we still have to realize this is all foreign to Bobby. This is the first time in his career he is really being depended on--especially on such a grand stage--and he may not realize the work it is going to take to stay on top here. He has all the talent in the world, but, if he can't grasp how hard he needs to work here, he may be one of those time-honored sad stories in baseball. We all grew to love Bobby after he closed out the best season in Chicago White Sox history, but, we have to remember Bobby's appearence on the waiver wire did happen for a reason and he still is a question mark between the ears. Luckily, if anyone can push Bobby to succeed in the right environment, it's our skipper.

QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Mar 23, 2006 -> 03:48 PM) I'm projecting.... At Castro's age, Cotts was still doing keg stands in Carbondale. Castro's conquered High-A ball at age 20. I'd expect him to struggle if he made the bigs this year, but he's on a development plane that's ahead of Cotts. Why was he in Carbondale? Partying at SIU for the weekend? My money would be keg stands in Normal.

QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Mar 23, 2006 -> 03:38 PM) Why? Well, unless I'm missing something, Fabio Castro's 2005 pitching statistics look something like: 5W 5L 2.28ERA 79INN 37BB 75SO While, Cotts' looks something like: 4W 0L 1.94ERA 60.1INN 29BB 58SO Oh, and, I think I forgot, one of those two pitchers were pitchin in the big-leagues while one was at high-A ball.

I'm listening to the White Sox montage for the first time in about two months and I have goosebumps all over my body. Do you want to smile? http://rope.espnradio1000.com/sc/sox05_montage.wma

Way to go, Pods! He's playing like he hasn't missed a game. This is so assuring. This is just great to see. AND... Iguchi goes ahead and brings him in again. I'm feeling a lot better about 2006 White Sox baseball.

Ozzie: "Hey, Almanza, you tink, if you leab now, you can may it to Charlet by opening day?" Almanza out, McCarthy in.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Mar 23, 2006 -> 02:51 PM) I like Uribe in the 2 hole better. You know, Rock, I think I want Iguchi. I'm sure there will be at least seventy threads on the matter between now and opening day, but, with Iguchi's recent struggles at the plate, he may be trying to do to much and by moving him back to the two-hole--a position he should be very comfortable in--he may be able to simplify and produce like the 2005 Iguchi. I think it's the right move. If he gets locked-in and wants to hack later in the season, move him down.

QUOTE(3E8 @ Mar 23, 2006 -> 02:49 PM) Over the center field wall? The game is being played in Suprise, AZ. If that were in Tuscon, that ball would have bounced off the wall for extra bases. In center, there is a short wall with a grassy knoll.

QUOTE(3E8 @ Mar 23, 2006 -> 02:46 PM) Who is the fourth? Well, the topic was brought about due to the Bears press conference for Jerry Azumah's retirement. They were blasting the press conference, saying if Jerry Azumah merits a retirement press conference, who else? That kind of snowballed, Silverman put him as the first member of Mt. Adequate, and it went from there. There were some excellent contributions.

QUOTE(3E8 @ Mar 23, 2006 -> 02:43 PM) Anyone know how we got our run? Podsednik with a lead-off triple--a near HR, bouncing off the RF's glove on the warning track--and Iguchi--batting second--got him in. It looked like the White Sox of old. It was excellent. If I heard Hawk correctly, the Iguchi move back to the two-hole may be permanent.