Everything posted by nitetrain8601
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Happy Birthday Soxfest and Jordan4life!
Happy burfday browskis
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Happy Birthday Gregory Pratt
Happy Berfday!
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Hardball Times
QUOTE (WCSox @ Aug 3, 2009 -> 01:09 PM) Not to mention that Reinsdorf is one of many board members who own minority stakes in the Sox, and that there's no way that he can unilaterally reallocate Sox assets to the Bulls. The argument there was that JR is willing to go above and beyond and be convinced about a Peavy while with the Bulls, he works with a hard cap and such. And in baseball, you lose in revenue sharing if you spend more than a certain amount. Basically, it was about Reinsdorf caring more about the White Sox and himself creating a hole on a team that he admitted that he doesn't care about as much, "I'd trade in my 6 championship rings for 1 world series".
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Manny and Big Papi tested positive for steroids in 03
I honestly think it's Ryan Conseco is talking about.
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Most exciting sporting event you ever attended.
Bulls vs Jazz, Game 6. The ending that tops all endings.
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Sox versus Yankees August 1, 2009 game thread
QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Aug 1, 2009 -> 06:07 PM) I noticed no one is complaining Thornton threw Ransom all fastballs. I'll take that any day from a guy who actually throws as hard as advertised.
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Sox Acquire Jake Peavy for Richard, Poreda, Russell, Carter
QUOTE (knightni @ Jul 31, 2009 -> 07:01 PM) That's hardly a fair argument. San Diego hasn't been competitive since 1998. I know that he won a CY Young and an ERA title and he's only 27. How often do the Sox get those kind of pitchers? Starting today, once every day.
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Sox Acquire Jake Peavy for Richard, Poreda, Russell, Carter
QUOTE (robinventura23 @ Jul 31, 2009 -> 03:44 PM) Wouldn't it be great if he started that make up game at Wrigley after all that hype about them getting him? Only if he throws a perfect game against them. That is the standard that has been set.
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Why did we trade Nick Swisher?
Marquez and Nunez hopefully pan out, at least as bullpen guys, it'll be a win for us.
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Our pitching staff for years to come...
Very studly. Knowing Kenny, he'll probably try to trade for Felix Hernandez to fill our 5th's starters role.
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Sox Acquire Jake Peavy for Richard, Poreda, Russell, Carter
QUOTE (jenks45monster @ Jul 31, 2009 -> 03:37 PM) I personally don't like this at all. Peavy's paid a ton, showed that he didn't want to come here earlier in the season, and has been hurt. No bueno, IMO. Maybe he thought about it, spoke a little more with Linebrink and such, talked it over with his family, and was presented with an opportunity again. It's possible.
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Sox Acquire Jake Peavy for Richard, Poreda, Russell, Carter
Buehrle Peavy Danks Floyd Contreras That's a damn good rotation!
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Will the Sox make a move?
Well according to Soxtalk over the past couple of years, Washburn blows balls and Orlando was vastly overrated. So if that's the case, we shouldn't have to make a move, right Soxtalk?
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Manny and Big Papi tested positive for steroids in 03
QUOTE (Brian @ Jul 30, 2009 -> 01:11 PM) ESPN cries. I've suspected Kevin Millar back then as well. Damon? Me too. He was never the same after that year. Damon is a good bet too. QUOTE (Stan Bahnsen @ Jul 30, 2009 -> 01:13 PM) I'd be shocked if Kent was clean, frankly. Innocent until proven guilty is a nice ideal, but rather unrealistic in this toxic environment. The news on Papi is the biggest non-surprise of the year. The man has the largest skull I've ever seen. It wasn't that big when he was a Twinkie. The revelations about Manny were much more surprising to me, personally, because he put up great numbers prior even to the dawn of the so-called steroid era. I now believe he was one of the "pioneers", relatively speaking. I honestly could go either way on Kent, but I will wait until there's actually solid evidence. A guy who's such a strong advocate against steroids(probably as much as Frank was) has to be proven to me. Honestly, I always thought Manny was one of the big ones simply because in 1996, he was such a good hitter, but he wasn't anywhere as huge as he is now. And that whole baggy jersey thing just covered the fact. QUOTE (Stan Bahnsen @ Jul 30, 2009 -> 01:17 PM) Another thing I'd really like to know is how and why these names are being leaked, who's doing the leaking, and why they're being leaked one by one. My conjecture is that the leaker or leakers are being paid - HANDSOMELY - and that there's more money in it for them by doing it this way. Some dirty dealing is going on, that's for certain. Probably because of the money. I thought I read somewhere on RealGM though that these two names were leaked via various lawyers who were part of the process.
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White Sox Interested in Trading Fields for Pie
Honestly, I think the reason why Brian stuck around longer than most people thought he would is because Kenny really liked him and minus his first full year here, he made good cases to stay on the roster. I don't think Ozzie liked BA's partying ways his first year because it didn't seem like he was ready the next day, but he toned that down. Still, once your in Ozzie's doghouse, it's hard to get out. Kenny though kept him because he saw what a lot of us saw. Excellent defense who you could hide in a lineup with so much thump. Ozzie didn't really care for him, but BA changed. A ton of the vets didn't care for him his rookie year, but I heard even PK liked him so much and they all would miss him in the clubhouse when he was traded. This is about Fields though. Honestly, I don't think Walker is the right hitting coach for Pie. Can anyone tell me who has he ever been successful with as far as young players go? I can't think of many.
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Manny and Big Papi tested positive for steroids in 03
QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jul 30, 2009 -> 12:36 PM) Has Kent ever been caught? I don't think he used steroids, personally. He didn't have all too much of a build it seemed. Plus he was active against steroids on a near-Thomas level throughout his career, not that that makes him innocent. Agreed. You can't put guys there just because you think they took steroids. It's like someone saying they think Frank Thomas juiced and add him to a list. They have as much credibility as you. I don't remember Bagwell being linked, but he may have. Does anyone remember?
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Freddy Sanchez to the Giants
Wasn't he just drafted last year? Amazing. They do have a lot of pitching, but still, you want to trade an Alderson for a guy who's a superstar.
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K, this might get heated, but let's talk
I have no beef with them since I don't drive, but with that said, when I lived on the Northside last year, I'd see a ton of cycling accidents, especially when it was raining, particularly by the ramp for the highway.
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Official 2009-2010 NFL Thread
QUOTE (MHizzle85 @ Jul 28, 2009 -> 05:19 PM) Eagles Defensive Coordinator Jim Johnson passes away at the age of 66. Sad. We lose one of the best defensive coordinators maybe ever. He definitely is up there with Monte.
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Latest Roster Moves. . .
I'm surpised they pulled the Fields experiment this early, especially after he did pretty damn well his rookie year. I would've kept him at least until we saw what we did with Thome, Dye, and Podsednik along with Beckham, Alexi and Getz.
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Official 2009-2010 NBA Thread
QUOTE (knightni @ Jul 27, 2009 -> 09:56 PM) You mean New Orleans, I believe... I do. Thanks. They're just synonamous with OKC since they played there and tried to trade Tyson there.
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Official 2009-2010 NBA Thread
QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 27, 2009 -> 07:08 PM) My dad runs into Wade's father and only family members once in a while in the South Suburbs Your dad's father may want to run in Wade's father to explain to him he needs to run into GarPax's father and let them know Wade won't leave Miami as long as they put a decent team around him because the Bulls are under the impression that they could get Wade.
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Official 2009-2010 NBA Thread
Meh, the trade of a 7'1 injury prone pogo stick whom OKC has been trying to unload on anyone who listens for an injury prone 6'10 PF playing C who has 3 years more on his contract. On paper, it looks like a big deal. When it counts, these guys aren't much.
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Official 2009-2010 NFL Thread
QUOTE (chw42 @ Jul 27, 2009 -> 04:37 PM) I was talking about their games against the Bears at Soldier Field. If you remember, Vick got his ass handed to him in that game back in 05 where it was like -10. I think that had more to do with the teams than the individual player. As stated twice, no problem winning in Lambeau. Honestly, I don't think weather makes that much of a difference to him.
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Official 2009-2010 NBA Thread
QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 26, 2009 -> 05:42 PM) It's Bosh or Amare for the Bulls after this season. Wade is not coming to Chicago!! Wade and Bosh were the Bulls' number 1 targets dating back to last summer when they started thinking 2010. Bosh was considered more of the pipe dream, but Wade was not though. With that said, like I said previously, if the Heat bring Odom, Wade is staying, pure and simple. QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 26, 2009 -> 05:50 PM) Bosh was always the best fit. I don't believe a guy you want as a low post threat loves the faceup game and to shoot more than posting up.