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QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Nov 5, 2009 -> 11:52 AM) I personally hope we sell NIx. I don't like the way he plays the game. Really? I don't want him starting but he's a perfect bench player imo.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Nov 5, 2009 -> 11:51 AM) Why do you assume Teahan wouldn't play 3rd? Cause he's a bad 3b. He wont be starting at 3rd, I'm 99 percent certain of that.

QUOTE (jphat007 @ Nov 5, 2009 -> 11:42 AM) Here's my thought on it. Starting pitching isn't the reason we lost last year (other than Jose sucking a bunch early). It was offense and bullpen. So far we have not resigned one of our better hitters last year (and we most likely won't), picked up a guy with a .754 OPS. I know I'm freaking out, I know it's not totally logical, but I keep having visions of the following and it scares me to death. Nix 2B Beckham 3B CQ LF PK 1B Kotsay DH AJ C Rios CF Teahen RF Alexei SS AHHHHHH Starting pitching wasn't the reason we lost last season but we also didn't have Peavy and Freddy/Huddy for most of the season. Our starting pitching is going to win a lot of games for us this year no matter what. And once again, there's a negative 30 percent chance that's our lineup next season. NOT GOING TO HAPPEN.

As one who has said we don't have a lot of cash to throw around this offseason, I'm starting to wonder if Jerry might be willing to drop a few more bucks considering the special rotation we have. Who knows, but I guess I wouldn't be shocked.

QUOTE (daggins @ Nov 5, 2009 -> 11:32 AM) Your 2011 #1 draft pick goes to - Chicago White Sox! 62-100 holla The top 4 in our rotation will come close to 60 wins by themselves.

If we've learned anything about Kenny Williams it's that he's a very non aggressive gm. He probably wont make any other moves this offseason so it's definitely time to freak out. Wait, what?

QUOTE (balfanman @ Nov 5, 2009 -> 11:18 AM) I would tend to agree. I'm just saying that with Kenny you can never say never. You can say never when it comes to Gordon. He's not going anywhere.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Nov 5, 2009 -> 01:52 AM) Umm, Verizon f***ing blows. ??????? Verizon's fantastic.

Welcome back Mr. Kotsay!

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 5, 2009 -> 11:14 AM) Between Boras being his agent and the fact that he'll probably want a multi-year deal, I'm just not so sure he's a good fit. Did not know Boras was his agent, that obviously changes everything.

QUOTE (balfanman @ Nov 5, 2009 -> 11:09 AM) For some reason I can't get the link to work. If someone could fix this for me it would be greatly appreciated. There ya go.

QUOTE (jphat007 @ Nov 5, 2009 -> 11:08 AM) f*** man if Nix is at 2B and Teahen is at RF we might lose 100 games. Not going to happen. Calm down.

QUOTE (Kenny Hates Prospects @ Nov 5, 2009 -> 11:05 AM) Before the offseason began I mentioned Beltre on a reclamation deal with Beckham going to 2B. I'd like that kind of move because it beefs up our IF offense and defense, and it puts Beckham in a spot where he can be elite for the next 10 years. Count me in on the Adrian Beltre bandwagon.

QUOTE (G&T @ Nov 5, 2009 -> 11:03 AM) I wonder if there is money moving as well, which would require MLB approval. That might be the delay. Good point.

So for our last exhibtion game on Saturday we get to play Southern Indiana and THE Jamar Smith. Thought some of you U of I fans might find that interesting.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 3, 2009 -> 06:13 PM) There is a big gap between their numbers. Before Danks' injury, not really. That being said, Jordan clearly isn't going to be on the 2010 opening day roster

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Nov 3, 2009 -> 05:49 PM) 82% less pickoffs. lol, that's ridiculous. I can't believe people would actually rather have Pods than Damon, that's insane.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Oct 28, 2009 -> 11:41 AM) Agreed. That throw was amazing. I've tried it.. your either not that accurate or most people just don't have the arm strength to pull that off. Meh.. for someone whose played the game, it isn't THAT hard. I do agree that throwing a strike with it might take you a while, but throwing a small ball 60 feet behind you in a windup.. no it isn't that hard at all. And that was a very generous strike he got. See I'm the complete opposite. I'm actually pretty freakin accurate throwing a football behind my back, throwing a baseball, I'd have 0 chance.

QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Nov 2, 2009 -> 08:20 PM) Probably. UIC's student body doesn't support the team. The only game I remember us selling out was against Georgia Tech in '04 which Cedric Banks almost singlehandledly beat #2 Georgia Tech. Heck of a game, but free throws cost us. Other than that, our Pavillion doesn't sell out for jack unless it's the opposing team's fans coming in. When I was in high school I was a bit of a UIC fan, Banks and Bailey were a blast to watch back than.

QUOTE (fathom @ Oct 30, 2009 -> 03:00 PM) Patterson very well may be the best all-around player in college basketball this season. I think Wall is overrated, but he's still probably the best point guard in college basketball. Throw in guys like Cousins and Bledsoe to go along with Miller/Orton/Dodson and you have an extremely talented team. Yup, complete agreement here. Since the regular season starts a week from today with a few games, I'll throw in my pre season final four pick: Kansas Kentucky Texas Butler

Just got home from our first exhibition game. Just fun to be back at the arena, the game was pretty much what I expected, our guards are really f***in good, our bigs are really f***in retarded.

I like how we got 3 votes in the coaches poll. Our first exhibition game is tomorrow, CAN'T f***IN WAIT.

We had unofficial halloween down here last weekend. Me and a few of my buddies went as a bunch of senile old men. It was awesome. That's me on the right, and yes I shaved my head for it.

QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Oct 30, 2009 -> 02:21 PM) Stop.Raining. ^^^ Been terrible in Carbondale the last few days.

My prediction: This team will be better than last years.