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QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jan 2, 2013 -> 01:53 PM) I'm a little surprised on Castro as well - I think he's still Top 10 in the Sox system, even if just barely. I'd have him exactly at 10. The overall depth in our system definitely still lacks but I actually really like our top 10.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 2, 2013 -> 07:54 AM) I will say this much for Gruden, he is the best teacher of the game in the booth that I know of, when it comes to the NFL. No one actually gets in and breaks down plays, formations, techniques, etc like Gruden does. I don't let the cheerleadering bother me, as his technical work is just spectacular. What now?

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 31, 2012 -> 10:26 AM) But that's because drunks like us have an excuse, even though we don't need one Exactly. But it's not me that needs an excuse but the people I hang out with do, thus my love for holidays that make them go out and party.

QUOTE (greasywheels121 @ Dec 31, 2012 -> 09:02 AM) I was eyeing that earlier this week, maggsmaggs. Hope it's a good time! We're going to a dinner and late comedy show in our suburban town. Looking forward to it being a low key night. -- I have to say NYE is one my least favorite holidays. You always feel obligated to do something, and you usually end up disappointed with what you do or don't do. And that is why 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays, as I don't feel an obligation to do something, but I always have ended up doing something and had the best time. Funny you say that, NYE and the 4th are my 2 favorite holidays.

Well I have to work an 11 hr shift today and then after that lots and lots of drinking. Hooray 5 hr open bars!

Been doing some bulking the last few months so I'm going to do about a 3 month cut of about 15 lbs starting on the 2nd, that's the first move, besides that just keep my life on the upswing. 2012 was a great year for me and I don't want to ruin that in 2013.

Seahawks-Skins should be an absolute blast to watch.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Dec 30, 2012 -> 11:21 PM) Yup. Ozzie's Sox playing career >>> AJ's. Sarcasm I hope?

Love that dude.

QUOTE (farmteam @ Dec 30, 2012 -> 04:07 PM) Iowa could be pretty decent. Maybe not a tournament team because the conference is so deep, but games in Iowa City won't be easy, and they may surprise you on the road if you sleep on them. EDIT: Their non-conference schedule didn't do them any favors, though. Speaking of, I would like IU's to get tougher. Another marquee opponent (Louisville?) and a legit road game or two. Ya Iowa at home will upset one of the big boys.

QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Dec 30, 2012 -> 06:45 PM) Adrian Peterson should absolutely win the MVP. What an incredible season by him. Absolutely this.

QUOTE (Carter224 @ Dec 30, 2012 -> 06:06 PM) Watching the game at home maybe, but with a first round bye on the line and a clear non fumble how can you not throw that flag out as fast as you can if you're McCarthy? The rule is stupid, it shouldnt matter if they throw the flag or not. Its going to be reviewed either way. That could have REALLY cost them for sure though. And it would cost me, I need Green Bay to win to stay alive for the pick em pot for the season. $250 comes my way if Green Bay and Washington can win tonight! This has literally come up every week. Yes the rule is beyond dumb but any coach that still throws the challenge flag at that point is just an idiot.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Dec 30, 2012 -> 05:53 PM) Emotions take over sometimes I guess. This isn't a shot at you cause I know you're just trying to justify it but was that rule not the first thing that popped into everyone's head there? Obviously Jordy and Rodgers were all over it too.

Hahahahahahahhhhaha. Granted it didn't hurt them too bad but seriously how are coaches still this f***in dumb?

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Dec 29, 2012 -> 04:06 PM) Viciedo would not be in my 3-5 year plan currently. If he were playing 3B or RF, yes. If you're going to stick a 24 y.o. in LF he needs to produce quickly, if not he can be replaced fairly easily. Giving up on a 23 yr old because he plays lf is just so ridiculous and I'm just going to leave it at that.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Dec 29, 2012 -> 03:35 PM) Danks, Dunn, and Konerko accounted for 2 WAR last year. They account for roughly 43% of the current payroll, there are no simple answers. Everything should be open for discussion. Might want to check your math.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Dec 29, 2012 -> 03:09 PM) The solution is a 3-5 year plan. A 3-5 year plan where we give up on 23 year olds after 1 season.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 28, 2012 -> 08:38 AM) Of couse he wouldn't even show up in his own birthday thread f***in jackass that guy.

Google make smart Rowand.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Dec 28, 2012 -> 06:54 AM) I want the Vikings to win because it could cost GB a bye and thus hurt their chances of reaching the Super Bowl, and the Bears aren't going anywhere even if they do make it in. I have better things to do on January 5 than watch the Bears lose by 30+ at SF. This is seriously absurd. It also makes you a Packers hater, not a Bears fan.

QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Dec 27, 2012 -> 10:55 AM) Meatball Bears fans will be at your door shortly. NEVER ROOT FOR THE PACKETS OMG!!!!11111!!!1! I wonder how many "Bears fans" actually feel that way. And I know there will be some out there but I can't imagine there will be too many, right? Right?

QUOTE (Lamar Johnson 23 @ Dec 27, 2012 -> 09:41 AM) I didn't say that...I said I'd wait and see if/how the $7.5 million is re-allocated. The Sox of 12/27/2012 have some holes to fill; let's see if/how they're filled. BTW, on ESPN.COM baseball "power rankings", the Sox are currently ranked 23rd in MLB, 1 slot ahead of the Cubzzz. I guess I'm not the only one who hasn't seen much improvement on the South Side this off season. If we've learned anything over the years, it's that ESPN's thoughts on the Sox are almost always correct!

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 27, 2012 -> 08:16 AM) Reading this board you would think he's some sort of defensive combination of Johnny Bench, Ivan Rodriquez and Benito Santiago. No. Reading this board, you'd get the impression that his defense is better than AJ's, which it is. The only person that has classified him as some sort of defensive god is you with your exaggeration. Like I've said before, the catchers position is certainly going to take a hit in production from 2012 to 2013 but it wouldn't surprise me if the Tyler Flowers of 2013 is more valuable than the AJ Pierzynski of 2013.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Dec 26, 2012 -> 01:01 PM) Ugueth Urbina is a free man and a free agent This is our solution!

I'd like to take a moment and thank the weather for not letting the Bulls play tonight. Us fans truly appreciate it.