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I sure as hell hope we are not sellers. 7 out with a "blown away" offer, that's different. I don't picture either happening though. We will win this crap division dammit.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Jun 18, 2009 -> 06:04 PM) Exactly what I mean. It's "descented" to you -- but the rest of the human world can smell that thing from 50 miles away, regardless of gimmicks, surgery, medicines, or otherwise. cats and dogs smell too. Hell, most people smell to me. Of course not to themselves. Regardless, I have glade timer sprays all around my house.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Jun 18, 2009 -> 05:45 PM) Sorry Ferret owner, but Ferret's stink -- and so does the room you keep it in, to everybody but you. Mine is descented

I know there are a lot of animal lovers here on ST. I'm thinking about picking up a Black Lab puppy sooner rather than later. Currently, I have 2 ferrets. Cool dudes. They sleep 18 hours a day and are litter trained, so they are pretty low maintenance ... most of the time . Other times, they steal my ipod,blackberry, shoes, keys etc.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jun 17, 2009 -> 01:55 PM) Happy b-day!!! Ted Ivy was white!! Yup Happy Bday Dude

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jun 17, 2009 -> 10:52 AM) Exactly, give the man surgery and offer a lowball long-term extension and see if he signs this time. when was the last time?

QUOTE (MHizzle85 @ Jun 17, 2009 -> 01:02 PM) I'll take that over a year in jail anyday. Not to mention all the money Vick lost.

I say he does, and what about the power? On pace for 43 hrs in 138 games. If he can maintain anything close to these type of numbers, he becomes the most untouchable franchise player in baseball, imo. No offense to someone like Pujols, but Stud Catcher> Stud Any position.

I beg to differ.. Let that pathetic streak last forever!

Reset the Votes! http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4264062

QUOTE (LosMediasBlancas @ Jun 16, 2009 -> 01:28 AM) The usual, each team takes 2 on the road, season series ends 3-3. "The Usual" happened once, 2005. Each team taking 2 on the road with the season series at 3-3.

Sox Sweep and win each game 10-0

QUOTE (Princess Dye @ Jun 15, 2009 -> 10:36 PM) It's not just 'you shouldntve booed contreras' you should not boo any white sox player. it's totally pointless. either does nothing or hurts, but surely cant help. Yankee fans boo Arod to no end at Yankee Stadium (before the steroid allegations too) Jeter can do no wrong however, even with a 0-5 outing with 4 ks. Main argument has always been that Arod should live up to his salary, last time I checked Jeter has been in the top 5 salaries in baseball for nearly a decade, with inferior numbers.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 15, 2009 -> 08:54 PM) My thinking on the matter is thus. Hypothesize that Contreras is fully recovered and continues this level of performance for a few more starts, say through the end of this month at least, wins 4 games in a row, looks like the Contreras of old. Do we trade him? Here's my answers. 1. If we're getting Carlos back soon, then I give it at least until mid-July to see where this team is. This offense is better than they've played so far; they prove that every time they go on the road, then they fall apart in a great hitter's park. It's bizarre. But if we can add in Quentin again and count on him to actually produce, then we might have a legit shot if Jose can pitch like this. If late July they're still struggling or Quentin is slumping, then it's time to open the markets. 2. In the case that we're not getting Carlos Quentin back to nearly 100% by the All Star Break, this lineup simply is not going to win a world series no matter what Jose does. I have no urge to move someone like Poreda for a rent-a-bat to replace him (Holliday) given our future potential cost constraints and the lineup that we have at AA right now to build on next year. Without knowing Carlos's medical reports I can't say for sure, but that leaves us with 2 options. a. If someone offers a very good return for Jose, yes, let him go. I'm not thinking anything crazy, but I'm not moving him at this point in the season without a very substantial return. I'm thinking like someone in the 20-60 range on this year's baseball america top 100 list. Think about last year; the Brewers gave up Matt Laporta, who was #23, along with a handful of other stuff for 2/3 of a season of C.C. Sabathia. If someone offers a legit return on that level, yes I'd let him go right now. b. If no one's offering that kind of return, then I hold until late July. In that case, weigh my options; if I'm trading Jose and he's still pitching to form, I want a guy who has a shot at being very good back. If no one offers that, then we eat his salary this season and let him pitch it out. 100% agree. Great Post.

QUOTE (EvilJester99 @ Jun 15, 2009 -> 10:23 PM) I'd ship him Hester in a heart beat. Hester is a kick returner who thinks he is a WR and did a pretty good job with a mediocre QB at that. Keep Hester.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jun 15, 2009 -> 06:38 PM) I'm not joking when I say this. But this post got me a little bit excited. Not sure how much I believe that any of it can realistically happen. I will agree that a dominant Jose Contreras changes the entire complexion of the division. I'm not sure what can realistically happen, but we all witnessed what a dominant Contreras can do when he anchors the staff, 2005 World Champions and one of the best records in baseball for the 1st half of 06. Didn't he have a record during that stretch where he went 20-2? What pitcher in baseball matches that dominance? No one. When you have 30/1 odds to win it all when all things are even, you do not trade a possible FORCE that can will you to a title. Again, will he keep this up? Probably not. But I would rather put my stock in a player who has already put us on his back to win a ring, rather than receiving a player who might just be another Brent Lillibridge. By the way... The Last time Contreras started and allowed 0 runs in back to back starts was August,4th and August 9th 2005.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jun 15, 2009 -> 05:27 PM) Yes, that would be much more effective than just gameplanning and shutting the f*** up. so was that the strategy in 2005?

QUOTE (longshot7 @ Jun 15, 2009 -> 03:59 PM) The Bears cant take the PR hit they would get - deservedly. Vick deserves the death penalty. I love dogs and animals in general as much as anyone, but that is ridiculous. Are you going to give the death penalty to people who fight chickens for sport too? I mean, they are animals too. Where do draw the line? What about Mink farms which rip the skin and fur off while the mink is still conscious?

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jun 15, 2009 -> 03:38 PM) If Contreras puts up two more real good starts and we are still 5-7 games back, it is the time to trade him. You might actually be able to get something good for him to if he is dominant. If we had our best hitter in the lineup and still played like this, I would agree with you. We have a shot at the playoffs despite playing like horses*** for 2 months. You need to make that playoff run ESPECIALLY with a dominant Contreras. You make the playoffs and anything can happen, you ride the back of horse like Contreras at his best and your odds just increased that much more. Dominant Contreras= unlikely to be matched by anyone's ace. I'm not suggesting he will take that 05/06 form, just saying any extended signs of CY Contreras should go towards a run not a fire sale. Pick up someone up with speed and an ops of >.750 and that could plug a hole in CF or 2b quite nicely, even SS as Lexi can go back to 2b. I still have confidence in a lineup of Podsednik Getz/Beckham TCQ Thome JD Konerko Lexi AJ Fields And a rotation of Cy Contreras Buehrle Danks Floyd Richard Poreda Carrasco Dotel Thornton Linebrink Jenks If Contreras does blowup or get injured than it would be hard to argue a fire-sale. You just can't do it if he ACES it out the rest of the way. 1. weak division 2. TCQ would make a huge difference 3. Team full of Vets that we would only get .50 on the dollar anyway. With an ace you make a run.

If we have 2005 2nd half/2006 1st half contreras that will= 2009 Central Division Champion Chicago White Sox. No Doubt in my mind. Will he keep this up? Likely, no. If he does, the rotation looks like this. Contreras Buehrle Danks Floyd Richard The hitting should heat up. If not, I still like our chances with that rotation.

I would still make that trade.

QUOTE (Ron @ Jun 14, 2009 -> 11:33 PM) When Orlando got off to the hot start, I had a very bad feeling. I just knew that when LA showed resistance, Orlando would just cave. And that's pretty much what went down. Ariza was a man possessed in that 2nd quarter. He made a fan out of me through this postseason. Kobe and crew earned it. I may not really like them, but I have to respect the way they handled the competition in these playoffs. I don't think there will be an Nelson/Alston combo going forward. I'm thinking Alston will get bought out or traded before next season. I agree with your entire post.

All Baseball now. Summer is officially here.

QUOTE (greasywheels121 @ Jun 14, 2009 -> 07:54 PM) Damn, you guys went into over-analysis of that commercial. That's the exact reason I used to hate English class. Never underestimate the mind of a good marketer.