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I love it. Does anyone else just open up the newspaper just to look at the standings even though you know what their record and the standings are, for me it's just fun to look at. Ok, I'm weird.

QUOTE(YASNY @ Jun 20, 2005 -> 10:31 AM) I wonder how much concern the 2000 Cleveland Indians had with the White Sox. I've been a baseball fan too long to just dismiss somebody because they are not expected to contend. The 1969 Cubs had an 8 game lead in August, and were playing great. Were they concerned with the Mets? Crunch all the numbers you want about win totals if we do this or that. Calculate how easy it should be. Then go look at the last two weeks of the 1964 NL season, or the Yankees run at the end of 1978. Well they were expected to contend though, once again they're not out of the race because we still play them 11 times and they're 8.5 out and playing great ball right now it's just my personal opinion that they aren't that good of a team and they really have no chance but like I said that's just a personal opinion.

QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Jun 20, 2005 -> 10:26 AM) Sure. Just the simple things I've done for myself throughout the season. Just a little combination of 2 layers. Thank you, I love that wallpaper. Sorry I can't answer your question.

Greasy, wharris told me you made a really cool wallpaper with the celebrating pic from saturday's game, can you post it?

QUOTE(Punch and Judy Garland @ Jun 20, 2005 -> 10:19 AM) Auerbach had 0 Stars, Bill Russell sucked. See punch you did say that.

That would be one of the worst trades in sox history.

QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Jun 20, 2005 -> 09:30 AM) I don't know about anyone else here, but when I saw Roy Oswalt's name on that list, I had to change my pants. Ha, well that ain't happening.

QUOTE(redandwhite @ Jun 20, 2005 -> 12:55 AM) The fact that this is even being discussed is utterly insane. I don't feel like adding anything because it will just enfuriate me more than I already am. uh huh. They've both won 9 championships, Auerbach won his when there was what 8 teams in the league?? While Phil has done his with more parody and many more teams. This is a good topic for you to say this is utterly insane makes you well....utterly insane.

This is a dangerous series imo. Coming off of all the weekend festivites with the Dodgers and the Cubs coming up it's one of those middle series that could be a bit overlooked by the sox. That being said the Sox are just such a good team I expect atleast 2 0f 3 but it is a dangerous series imo.

QUOTE(JimH @ Jun 20, 2005 -> 09:12 AM) I tend to agree and I hope the board remembers this if and when the Sox go into a small slump or lose a couple of series LOL. It will be interesting to see if McCarthy can handle things. If he gets torched, it may force KW's hand. One thing for sure, he will not sit on his hands if there's a need. Like I said before I've been as guilty as anyone on here about talking trade, mostly because for me it's just good conversation and fun to talk about. Honestly though this team is just so special there really is no reason to mess with it unless there is a truely special player available but that's jmo.

They're going to get over 2 mill easy this year.

This is very smart imo and what I expected as well. Crede is starting to hit a bit better and as long as he can hit decently he's very valuable because his glove is absolutely outstanding. The only other thing this team can maybe use is another bullpen arm and there are some good options down on the farm with Baj and Jenks. If Bobby dominates in Charlotte I wouldn't be surprised at all to see him with the Sox in July or August. I completely agree with kenny's thinking here, if there isn't a real special player out there don't mess with this team.

It's gotta be frusterating as all hell for the Indians right now, they keep winning but so do the Sox. I personally am not worried about them at all, imo their hot streak will end soon, I just don't think they are that good of a team. YAS, I do consider the Twins a threat, I know Cleveland is only a game behind the Twins but I just think the Twins are so much better then the Indians but obviously that's jmo.

Awesome, I'm just very excited about Jenks, this guy really does have stud closer written all over him. I'm really interested to see what he can do in Charlotte, if he dominates there we may just have something special.

QUOTE(Jabroni @ Jun 19, 2005 -> 11:02 PM) We won because of a bad call by the ump (the Podsednik safe call). Your point still has some validity to it though. No, not necessarily, if that call isn't blown the game is still tied, no??

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jun 19, 2005 -> 09:41 PM) Can't comment on that, but to say the least Brandon didn't enjoy Charlotte and that ballpark. CMON, CMON. Just playing, thanks for the info

If maggs is healthy enough to play in this thing, Ozzie could be managing Maggs. That would be interesting to say the least.

Jas, you said somethings just weren't right with Brandon when he got back down to Charlotte, could you elaborate??

Reading through these game threads can be sickening at times. Jabroni, when the hell are you going to learn this team doesn't play corpseball they're the best team in the league for a reason. The team hits when it counts, period. Anyways, I love this team.

QUOTE(Jabroni @ Jun 19, 2005 -> 01:23 PM) "Charges Against Teen Upgraded After Dog He Allegedly Raped Dies" http://www.fox21.com/Global/story.asp?S=3456745 That kid deserves a serious f***in ass kicking. :fyou :fyou

QUOTE(jerseysox @ Jun 19, 2005 -> 01:39 PM) the twins are not that good. Yes they are.

QUOTE(aboz56 @ Jun 19, 2005 -> 01:34 PM) We had some great Buehrle talk the other night after the game. The real focus was whether or not Mark was a true ace. I argued from the point that he was and asked everyone around to name 15 pitchers they'd rather have than Buehrle. There may have been 10 or so, but not very many more. Perhaps there aren't as many true aces around the game these days, but just from a durability and his consecutive streak of starts with 6 innings pitched, I think he qualifies as ace material. Buehrle, to me, is perhaps the most underrated starter in all of baseball. He always will be an underrated pitcher just because he doesn't strike out a ton of guys. Also there is no doubt in my mind anymore Mark is a true ace, period.

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Jun 19, 2005 -> 01:11 PM) Javier Ortiz starting today in place of BMac. Well there's your confirmation.

QUOTE(witesoxfan @ Jun 19, 2005 -> 12:54 PM) I hate the Cubs, but realize that Mark Prior is the best pitcher in Chicago. I used to believe that, not so much anymore.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jun 19, 2005 -> 12:53 PM) Personally I want Brandon to focus more on his changeup. If he does that he'll be rocking and rolling in Chicago and he'll stick in the rotation, imo. I puke everytime Duque pitches so I'm in a good move. Agreed on Brandon. He used that pitch so effectively in Spring Training and just didn't throw it at all while he was up here for his two starts.