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Wow, a big F U to Ozzie there. Ballgame.

ALIZEEEEEEEE....YESSSSSS

FK U PK.

Shocked PK held up on that. They're setting him up for breaking ball in the dirt or away.

he was looking for it. Just foul. Get a hit. Do it Paul

QUOTE (docsox24 @ Aug 17, 2010 -> 09:49 PM) No it hasn't, the only way it is a great trade is if Jackson significantly outperforms Hudson and we make the playoffs That's the most ridiculous thing I ever heard. If Jackson is better than Hudson the rest of their contracts, it's a win. Period. BTW, nice job bunting guys.

I f***ing love you Juan Pierre.

You can put it on the boardddddddddddd....YES!!!...HELL YES!!! Great call by Hawk, lol

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 17, 2010 -> 07:54 PM) Sunday was pretty bad when it was a Stone solocast Disagree big time. I thought he did an excellent job on his own.

QUOTE (Cali @ Aug 17, 2010 -> 06:49 PM) Anyone know the combined #'s our DH's have put up this season? I wanna know how atrocious this rotating DH has been.... It's in today's Sun-Times.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 14, 2010 -> 09:41 PM) I hesitate to try to bring in a major FA this offseason with as many holes on the offense to fill as we have...unless we're talking about a $105-$110 million total salary. Well a hole is catching, wouldn't you say? Flowers doesn't look so great as I never thought he was. Castro is nothing more than a backuip and AJ doesn't have it anymore it seems like. Victor Martinez would be a huge upgrade and provide pop. Get rid of AJ and PK and Jenks which will clear room. Because honestly, the only positions I see being adjusted are 1B C or DH. I think Ozzie is content with his OF.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Aug 14, 2010 -> 09:39 PM) When did we trade away Garland? (Too funny, I didn't even remember this trade, I was thinking of the trade we almost made for Erstad with the Angels). And 2003, we didn't have a fifth starter and every team in baseball could have picked Kenny Rogers off the scrap heap and the Twins were prescient enough to do so, even though the guy's a total jerk. That's three seasons where we could or should have been playoff-bound and KW made massive mistakes. I'll give him a bit of a pass for this year, because you don't expect to go to the playoffs when Peavy goes down, but we were in position to do so...and still theoretically are, unless we get swept by the Twins on the road next week. They tried for Kenny but he didn't want to come here.

For catchers, isn't Victor Martinez a FA after the year? Or how about possibly try to re-acquire Miguel?

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 14, 2010 -> 09:36 PM) I'd go with a legitimate AJ and Castro platoon. But I seriously mean "Platoon". Rather than the AJ plays against everyone except when Garcia starts. Especially if we no longer have Garcia. Flowers flat out hasn't proved anything this year except that he's not ready. This.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Aug 14, 2010 -> 09:19 PM) Danks better not go anywhere except into Reinsdorf's office to sign an extension. Jackson is looking good ands if we have five solid starters I say keep them. Pitching wins games No it doesn't, balance does.

Well this team just plays and acts, nonchalant. They make Paulie seem like he has a ton of energy out there. It's not just the team though. The fans are the same as well. How do we not sell out that series?

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 10, 2010 -> 01:45 PM) OTOH, I feel like I gave a similar level of analysis to Hudson's outings when I was able to sit down and watch them. Gotta kind of agree with SoxFan here. Seems like you're way overanalyzing Edwin. I hate to see what happens when he gives up 5 earned in a game.

QUOTE (Buehrlesque @ Aug 10, 2010 -> 06:29 PM) I've been thinking about this very topic for a week or so now, and with each passing day it seems like the perfect storm is brewing. I think it's a good fit, and I'm sure KW, who leaves no stone unturned, is looking into it. I hope it has legs! http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/10/sports/b...&ref=sports I'd claim him. Honestly, he can be just what the doctor ordered. He's not really old either. And as he gets healthier, his defense is GG caliber as well.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 8, 2010 -> 03:07 PM) That's my argument. Still a game back in the loss column.

QUOTE (SnB @ Aug 6, 2010 -> 04:23 PM) was there no NCAA love this year? I'm having a blast w/ this one after skipping the last few years. They found a way to make recruiting somewhat fun. Agreed. I love this year's NCAA. Recruiting is tougher and it's an amazing experiene. I won't buy Madden this year unless I can get that $20 credit. In which I'll still sell it without playing it. I bought last year's Madden so I should be good.

Honestly, it doesn't make sense to trade Danks in terms of the reasonings people here are bringing up. And I definitely would not trade him for just Nick Markakis. I would need a stud in return. Think Carlos Beltran right before he was traded to Houston. Peavy and Buehrle will be due for new contracts when it's time to resign Danks. You can give one of them up or have them sign for lesser deals(which they should be willing to do) to make room for Danks. Peavy might get overpaid by someone, but that's on him. Jackson Danks Floyd that's a good 1-2-3. Now before we get too ahead, let's see how they perform the rest of the year and even next year. Unless you get a knockout deal or can use Danks in a huge deal that makes us significantly better, it makes no sense to start talks of trading him.

QUOTE (ChWRoCk2 @ Aug 6, 2010 -> 02:14 PM) I haven't had madden since '08 but I hear that they will be providing an update so that you can choose to call your own plays or let madden do it. I want to say October 3rd is the date for the update, but don't quote me. I got a quick question regarding Amazon's pre order. I pre-ordered madden and will get it on release date with the 20 dollar video game credit, am I then able to use that credit on another video game I am going to pre order (reach) and then receive another 20 dollar credit? Can't believe it would work that way but if it does that is sick. If that works, I'm going to do that and consistently trade in the game each time until I get a free game. Someone let me know ASAP.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 6, 2010 -> 10:11 AM) I like doing marketing for Cedar point. Want to know where to find admissions coupons? The other thing I'd say about Cedar point is that they have probably 7-8 different rides that, if you took them and put them in a different park...that ride would be the feature attraction at that park, but at Cedar Point, they can almost be walkons. Agreed Balta. Been there once and been wanting to go back. A word of advice for those who go on the Dragster, keep your head straight because if you put it down, you will not be able to lift it back up until it's over. And your neck will be in pain for the whole day. You may say, "no duh", but with that particular ride, sometimes you do not make it all the way over because the speeds vary. It must go 120mph at least to make it over. Sometimes it'll only hit 119mph and you'll get to the tip top then fall backwards. They give you three opportunities to make it across. When you're going backwards though, you're still going ridiculously fast and that's when your head starts going down. When I got on it, which was the first ride of the day, it went 124mph.

QUOTE (buckweaver @ Aug 6, 2010 -> 02:11 PM) To me, Manny Ramirez is the poster child for all that's wrong about the world's greatest game. I understand he can hit the crap out of a baseball and that's why he's to be considered. But steroids, arrogance and laziness are what he'll be remembered for the most. I'd really rather win without him...and maybe even rather lose without him than win with him. He's all that's wrong, but at the same time, all that is right. He's the epitome of Baseball's do's and don'ts ironically. Wrong: Steroid Taker Careless about Teammates Mood Swings Extends Injuries He's a Kid Right: Has Fun Makes game fun for the fans Won't give effort if he feels no one else is Fun Approachable Guy He's a Kid To the casual fan, he's a good guy. To the intermediate fans on the website forums, he's a villain.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Aug 6, 2010 -> 12:22 PM) lol, yeah. cuz the kid is the problem in this scenario. Yeah. He's an amazing talent. I liken him to Lamar Odom actually with a bit better long range ability. Clearly though, he's Anthony Davis' Reggie Rose.