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QUOTE (Rex Kicka** @ Nov 12, 2009 -> 04:51 PM) It probably means adding 30,000 troops instead of 40,000. It doesn't mean we're leaving anytime soon. but the 30,000 troops plan was already the option on the table.

QUOTE (Kenny Hates Prospects @ Nov 12, 2009 -> 04:07 PM) I think it would have to be that kind of deal, like the Haren deal sort of. I'd try to get Bell too, but I don't know if the Padres would want to package those guys. But we still could do 7 good prospects + 1 throw-in for Adrian alone and come away just fine IMO. Winning one WS title, or just making two consecutive deep trips into the playoffs, would really fire up the fanbase, increase ticket sales, and hike up our payroll while others are falling around the league. And because Adrian is sooo cheap contractually, we would be able to take advantage of FA bargains to fill out remaining holes on the team for 2010. After 2010 then more cash comes off the books just as Danks and Q start to get pretty expensive, and Adrian's deal would still allow flexibility. I understand. And, hypothetically, If rios really sucks, having Mitchell at least allows something to point to.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Nov 12, 2009 -> 04:25 PM) That's funny right there. But, really why trade away our strength. The way the offense is shaping up it will be pitching in 2010 or nothing I agree.

Eh, ESPN the mag is awful. Awful format. Awful writers. Trying too hard. I´ll take S.I., but i take neither.

QUOTE (Kenny Hates Prospects @ Nov 12, 2009 -> 03:27 PM) In terms of overall depth Boston has us beat IMO, but in terms of impact prospects who are ready now I think we may have the edge, and if Boston doesn't want to include Buchholz, then we beat the s*** out of Boston there. Casey Kelly and Tazawa are in there too for them. But again, the Padres should be looking primarily at who is ready now. It also needs to be said that SP is an area of need for Boston more than Gonzalez would be, especially if Bay comes back, and I think they want King Felix a bit more. They may have reservations about dealing a ton of pitching for Adrian when they could deal pitching for a true ace. The Sox can offer something like this: Dan Hudson - slots in as their #2 behind Latos, right now Tyler Flowers - starting catcher, right now Dayan Viciedo - starting 3B, maybe even right now because they'll trade Kouzmanoff, but probably by midseason Jordan Danks - midseason 2010 starting CF, possibly earlier Nathan Jones - possible future closer candidate, would likely be up sometime in 2010 Then give them 2-3 of the following: Clevelan Santeliz - could compete for a 2010 spot Lucas Harrell - could compete for a 2010 spot Jon Link - could compete for a 2010 spot Johnny Nunez - could compete for a 2010 spot CJ Retherford - could start at 2B if they ditched Eckstein Charlie Shirek - could compete for a 2010 spot John Shelby - could compete for a 2010 spot Stefan Gartrell - could compete for a 2010 spot Christian Marrero - could compete for a 2010 spot Brent Lillibridge - could compete for a 2010 spot Carlos Torres - could compete for a 2010 spot Brent Morel Jon Gilmore Santos Rodriguez Miguel Gonzalez Charlie Leesman Steven Upchurch Nevin Griffith Gregory Infante etc. At this point I would want Heath Bell in the deal too, which would make a great deal of sense for us anyway, even if we don't trade Jenks. But the point is, the Sox can offer quite a bit, and certainly nothing that other teams would sneeze at. And I still believe that draining the farm for a bat like Gonzalez is acceptable, because you're draining it in exchange for a shot at a World Series title for two consecutive years. are you talking like a 7 for 1 deal? Theoretically if we did do that, I suppose we could get away with it. 1b Gonzalez is young, becks at 2b, ramirez SS, Teahan 3b. All not needed to be replaced immediately, Teahan though, would hopefully be. OF of CQ, Rios, and ?. Both are on the good side of 30. That leaves C with AJ, which I don´t worry about that much. I´m more interested now than I was. That is a pretty damn good package.

I´m very encouraged that Obama rejected all the options for afghanistan last night. I realize there will be bloodshed and women will be in terrible shape, but I really don´t think there´s anything we can do. That country is run by a drug kingpin, and that´s our best option? An afghan woman just met with the president to tell him that women´s rights are still being trampled on now. I don´t think he´ll have the balls to say we are withdrawing. BUt I don´t think a huge troop increase is going to happen.

Teahan probably won't produce more than Beckham did at third, or would at third. But will Teahan produce more than Getz would at second, I'd say yes. Nix? Yes. Will Beckham produce more than Getz would at second? Yes. Nix? Yes. So is getting better production at a position better than getting worse production at a position but keeping a future star? Yes, because we aren't moving Beckham off the team to start Teahan. He's moving to a position that arguably, and likely, the organization thought would be his best. And replaced him with a lesser player, albeit one that will produce more than the players Beckham is replacing.

Well, I know I wanted to talk about Ron Paul again. Dobbs show had just gotten completely off the wall. Spending months on the birth certificate issue, his battle against illegals, it had nothing to do with anything except him being pissed off about brown people.

it's the one thing he doesn't have to worry about, that and 2b.

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QUOTE (Heartattack19 @ Nov 11, 2009 -> 04:37 PM) well, Teach for America did not accept me....I liked thier mission, felt i was a good fit, and with the need for Math and Science teachers, i thought i would at least get a chance. While i am disappointed, on to the next challenge. Tex, congrats on the History teacher job! I am going to try the Chicago teaching fellows next...lts see if something hits! Exactly. f*** them. Sorry though.

taco bell has the best value menu of any other fast food restaurant. Go TBell.

I mean, it's hard not to laugh, because my god that is dumb. But jesus. I bet they are just being PC! saying he's greek orthodox! I"m so sick of this conspiracy to protect Muslims in this country. They are all prone to killing every one of us!!!

it's shoes. Who the hell looks. He's wearing everything else adidas. Instead they have a GREAT PR story...

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 10, 2009 -> 11:24 PM) One of the remarkable things about a lot of parliamentary systems as well is that they tend to naturally consolidate towards 2-3 parties as-is, because otherwise, they wind up so fractured that the country becomes ungovernable. The case to imagine is the Kucinich led party getting 5%, the Dems/Reps each getting 44-46%, and the Palin party getting 5%. Whichever side "won" the most votes can't form a government without the partiticipation of one of the extremes, and that gives the small group substantial negotiating power. The more parties you have, the worse that can get, and so naturally there tends to be some gravitation towards stable, longer-term parties in a lot of those countries with time. exactly.

See? It's all red...just like communist China. and Russia.

the countries in europe also have completely different legislatures. As much as people want to jump down duke's throat for everything, his opinion really isn't that controversial. A lot of people agree with it. A third party just sort of sounds nice, but a lot of times third parties that gain traction are completely reactionary - see the hardline anti-immigrant parties erupting in Europe. Realistically, America does have coalitions WITHIN the parties. As hard as it is for some highly-esteemed posters to understand, the democratic party is a good example. You have the progressive caucus, the blue dogs, environmentalists, and then dumb-asses whose only role is to cheer on war. And then you have the same in the republican party, with less catchy names. BUt, you used to have the northeastern republicans, social conservs. etc. With the way our congress is set up, a 2 party system is much more practical, and realistically, the country is pretty well represented.

yeah I gotta say, Adidas is lookin pretty s***ty.

but what about his political affiliations, balta?

Did he make one? I thought the whole thing was it was a free internet download sensation, I'm pretty sure he'd be eff'd copyright wise.

saddened but not surprised to see a call for an end of all muslims. Disgusted, as well. I have some thoughts, but I don't know how to express them. I think this is a topic that needs some time to digest. And especially some time for details to be hashed out.

Flaxx's response should be the only response...and then lock the thread.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Nov 9, 2009 -> 08:13 AM) who said that? He did, just then.

there's the "research" NSS