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QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Mar 11, 2010 -> 07:52 PM) I know what you mean. I don't expect to dominate every single outing, but these bad stretches just seem so forced by the AI. Anyway, I started a 2nd RTTS as a 1B/3B. Playing pretty well so far. It's actually helped me improved my hitting and defense. I'm actually a 3B/1B

Man, how could you diss Donny like that. Any player I get a chance to have an autograph from is a welcomed opp. You should never say no. I remember even getting Rick Brunson autograph one time.

QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ Mar 11, 2010 -> 03:35 PM) Minus sexy Mary Louise Parker. Except her nose makes her ugly. What an idiot the guy was for burning the unusable parts through the fireplace. That's the only reason they got caught.

After taking the batting tips on the last page My average has risen back up over .080 points. I bottomed out at around .236 average. In fact, in my last 20 games prior, I was batting .176 with 0 HR's, 8 RBI's an OBP of .179 and I purely stunk up the joint. I went from a #4 hitter to a #9 hitter, then eventually benched. I finally got a hang of the tips though, and I have risen back to greatness. My batting average is around .320 after 10 games. In the past 5 games, I have an average of .750 and I have a 10 game hitting streak going. Last night, in a loss, I had an awesome moment. Coach gave me a day off, but I came up to pinch hit in the 9th, down 3 runs with a man on first and third and 2 outs. First pitch, low fastball I lifted for a moon shot down the right field line, just missing the foul pole. It was Frank Thomas vs the Yankees in old Yankee Stadium-esqe. I've never ever ever hit a homerun that high or that far. Anyway, I got promoted as Clete Thomas got called up to the big leagues. Regardless, if he gets called back down, he's going to have to DH. Unfortunately, I still play for the Tigers organazation, even after complaining about team chemistry, and asking for a trade.

QUOTE (lostfan @ Mar 11, 2010 -> 05:52 PM) He was clumsy as hell in how he said it but it's true, they are the same color and probably descended from near the same place, but an Afro-Cuban or black Dominican is totally different culturally than a black person that grew up in the United States. Juan Uribe might look like he grew up in Englewood, but he wouldn't identify with them at all. Possibly, but he shouldn't have called Latinos imposter blacks. That's a huge mistake. It would've been better if he stated, they're trying to market and generalize the african americans with latinos when we're all our own players with our own history. Instead, he talks about how Latinos are imposters, how even though they're black, they're really not black. Last but not least, there is no such thing as a black person that I have met. Everyone's a shade of brown.

Torii is pretty dumb for this and I like him less. First about the whole white team wearing #42 for Jackie Robinson. That's more a celebration of a breaking down of barriers. They're celebrating equality for all colors. What Torii said then sounds like "Yeah, only good black players should be wearing that number. White players shouldn't. I don't support white people supporting a black historical moment." And yes, it's pretty much that simple. Now as far as the Latino's not being black. What color are they? You're telling me Alexei Ramirez isn't black? He's toastier than you are Mr. Hunter. David Ortiz is black. What makes a player Latino and what makes a player black? Is he saying black people can only be from certain places like Jamaica, Africa and America because they act different? Torrii is a very short-sighted person.

BTW, I know Citibank is going to start charging a maintenence fee if you have less than $1000.00 in your checking account. They no longer have free checking otherwise unless you're a student.

Usually within the same bank, the transfer is instantaneous. Bank to Bank transfers can very. Usually they take 3-5 business days. Usually it's better to write yourself a check or to perform a wire transfer(though they cost money).

QUOTE (kev211 @ Mar 9, 2010 -> 07:38 PM) Walt was never really built into anything huge just that he's special or something. I don't really get why people feel robbed of dharma we just got an entire season of them last season. In what way was he special? And we got a small bit of information on Dharma. We know they don't like the Others, took over a big part of the land for scientific research and that's it. Just because Sawyer & Co. were wearing Dharma jumpsuits the whole season doesn't mean much at all.

QUOTE (kev211 @ Mar 9, 2010 -> 06:08 PM) They obviously write the episodes and figure out what the main plot of each season is as they go along, but I believe and still believe they had a master plan as the series went a long. Once they saw how great Emerson was they probably realized how great of a leader of the others he would be and wrote him in to be that. I doubt they just magically decided to have a leader of the others, and probably had plans for that role and decided that Michael Emerson would be perfect in it. Either way I don't really understand why people get upset if the writers make it up as they go a long, what show on TV isn't written that way? The show is still awesome weather they made up everything 2 days ago or 6 years ago. Can't wait for the Ben centric tonight, Ben's episodes are always the best. The only part I do mind is that they have huge holes that they have seemed to ignore. Dharma was built up to being something huge, and then it's ignored. Walt was built into something huge(from what I heard, I only watched Season 1, hated the show because it was so damn slow and then returned back for Season 4 and 5), and he's gone completely ignored. Maybe everything will eventually still tie in. If not, the writers failed somewhat. I know not every question will get answered. But I think the ones that hyped up, should be.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Mar 9, 2010 -> 02:48 PM) Long time Lost fan, watched and enjoyed every season. This one is terrible, sorry but it is. Introducing new characters for seemingly no reason, and completely taking one of the best bad guys on TV in Ben and basically making him a non-story. Sorry, but this season is poorly written and IMO making the show hard to watch. In the grand scheme of things, I agree. It's been pretty bad. Overall, I liked the past two episodes.

QUOTE (HeGone33 @ Mar 9, 2010 -> 10:07 AM) I've been struggling with hitting so this past Saturday I did some research and found a technique that seems to be working for me........ First, I guess low, fastball on every pitch. Typcially, if I guessed wrong on the pitch, then it will be some sort of off speed pitch which I'll be ready for. Second, if I guess wrong on the locatoion, there is a good chance it's going to be up in the zone. Whatever the current count is helps to determine if that pitch will be up or out of the zone...like a 0-2 count, you can pretty much count on it being out of the zone. As I've done this, I've become much more comfortable with hitting, and successful as well. At first, I would refrain from swinging on any pitches unless I guess right, but now I'm swinging more based the pitch history, etc. Another thing that might help is to turn on the plate coverage indicator, this will help you without a doubt. This game is very rewarding when you start ripping singles up the middle or doubles down the line, it's where you really start to feel the authenticity of the gameplay. Good tips. I shall try when I get home

Someone teach me how to hit. I keep chasing on crap pitches. How do I learn pitch recognition.

Another hyped fail prospect who caught lightning in a bottle for a year as a middle reliever and his career is over. Sounds about right. I remember hearing about how he was an ace in training. Pft. And even last year, his pitches were all over the plate in his supposed good year.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 6, 2010 -> 02:46 PM) So what do the Bears do now for the O-line? Do they try to steal someone in the draft, or do they chase another FA? Draft. It's supposed to be a somewhat deep class with good, but not studly prospects. Bears would be smart to go after Owens later on.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Mar 6, 2010 -> 11:30 AM) So "The Show" is definitely worth it? I went in to Best Buy last night to pick up season 5 of Entourage (on sale for $15) and was tempted, but did not pick up, The Show. Figured maybe closer to the season starting. From what you guys have played so far, definitely worth the $60? Without a doubt.

QUOTE (fathom @ Mar 6, 2010 -> 11:26 AM) Had nothing to do with the numbers Boldin was asking for. It had everything to do with his attitude. I know it's crazy in relation to TO, but the person that told me this would know. I find that hard to believe. If it wasn't for the numbers and the Bears already had agreed to a trade, what could he have possibly said at one meeting that would cause them to scrap a deal for a top 5 WR? Especially agreeing to then go after TO, which they didn't from the outside looking in. It doesn't make sense.

Vegas for the first time for me.

I think TNA should've gave him some better work. Oh well.

Honestly, the Bears should've been in on Boldin. Given the needs of the Bears starting WR > Backup RB. They should've traded for him IMHO. Overall, if you're a Bears fan, you have to be happy. I just think they should've concentrated more on skilled offense.

Kyle Vanden Bosch signs 4 year deal with the Lions. There's a DE off the table.

Rolle to Miami or New York. Bears now have to overpay for him.

Bears apparently have Rolle wrapped up from what I'm hearing and they will announce his signing in a few hours. EDIT - Not anymore. Bears are weighing whether or not to give Rolle the contract he wants or go after Atogwe.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Mar 4, 2010 -> 07:34 PM) Hm. If you add Rolle and Peppers to this defense, we might stand a chance next year. Then give the Cardinals the third they want for Boldin? Let's make it an all Bears offseason. Honestly, I thought that's what they should do. If not get Dunta Robinson. A guy on the cheap who may be a good get is Lito Sheppard. I think the Bears should honestly take a good look at him because they're corners are horrible.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Mar 4, 2010 -> 03:13 PM) Well, my PS3 isn't reading game discs...not good. Anyone know how to fix this? Sounds like the Blu Ray reader may be messed up. There are fixes on YouTube I believe, but if not, you're going to have to shell out the $150 to Sony, use your warranty or buy a new one.