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QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Mar 20, 2009 -> 11:37 AM) If these 2 are even a remote consideration and not just BS, Why in the world did KW not go after Crisp or Hudson? Gregor in the daily herald seems to think KW is close to making a deal for a CF with leadoff capabilities.

BA would probably be the worst leadoff hitter for this team in the last 25 years.

QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Mar 20, 2009 -> 11:10 AM) There was nothing wrong with Prior's mechanics IMHO. He had perfect form on it actually. Good setup, drove from the legs, generated most of his strength from there, then exploded to the plate in a motion which was completely under control. He repeated them perfectly too. The towel thing which he catches so much flak for is actually an excellent exercise for not only arm strength, but also for helping repeat your motions in non game situations. There was nothing run with Prior's mechanics. He did not have a vicious or wild motion. The problem was a string of bad luck which IMO began when he collided with Marcus Giles. I disagree on the collission piece. I think bad shoulder genetics were what doomed Prior. Some players just dont have the physical makeup from birth to carry that load. it happens with many players in different sports. Knees, ankles, wrists, etc, some people arent born with bones, joints and ligaments that can take the punishment.

QUOTE (Cubano @ Mar 18, 2009 -> 09:28 PM) Stop crying about injuries and such. The Soccer World Cup is the best thing in the planet. The best players compete and nobody cries like MLB teams. Maybe there is a reason baseball has faling behind others sports in popularity. Meh. Its not that important around here though. We can probably agree that the top professional sports in the world are football, basketball, baseball, hockey and soccer. 4 out of those 5 have their best professioanl leagues in the US. Hence why a US org would control a meaningless tourney like the WBC. The world cup is great around the world, but does it even break into the top 5 most watched events in the US? Probably not.

QUOTE (Rex Hudler @ Mar 19, 2009 -> 08:11 PM) Haven't done P90X personally, but know a few people who have with great results. It's a legit program if you follow it. I still have some pounds to go, but would like to do the program once I get to that point. I start it on monday. I'm dedicated to following it very closely. I can post updates as I go through the program. I'll also continue to be active in the sports I play so that may add to my fitness level.

QUOTE (Brian @ Mar 19, 2009 -> 11:10 PM) Damn. There goes my Cinderella VCU. Nice comeback though. Me too, I had them going several rounds.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Mar 16, 2009 -> 12:12 AM) Can someone please explain why Michigan deserves to be in the tournament besides the customary "they beat Duke and UCLA"? Whoops. I think they may have answered your question last night.

Alot of the posts are really downplaying the effort by WKU last night. I personally think Ill got beat instead of "not playing".

QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Mar 20, 2009 -> 10:47 AM) Prior has AWFUL mechanics. People like Steve Stone have been saying this for a long time, and it's no surprise he's had the injury problems that he has. Yep, it should say "when Alex Gonzalez rendered the first seven meaningless." Cubs fans also seem to forget that there was entire game after that with their Ace on the mound.

QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Mar 19, 2009 -> 08:15 AM) My goal: Skate faster than any other defenseman in the league. FAIL. Even when you start off a stride and a half ahead on the GW goal. Just put I hate Campbell in your sig, it would save you time of actually posting.

I know every time its said a baby kitten dies but, GO BLUE.

Man, I am kicking myself for picking Minny, I know what kind of team they are away from home, and yet I still picked them.

Welcome to the Southside Bill Hall.

I dont understand why Sun and Ben and Frank stayed in the present while the rest went into the past.

QUOTE (kyyle23 @ Mar 18, 2009 -> 08:31 PM) Yeah, if Jodie Foster kept telling them that Buehrle was better than Santana..... I cant finish the funny comment without sounding like a total douche I f***in deleted the PM's he sent me, I had a bunch saved where he was so confused in his argument that he was betting me $1000 bucks that I was a lawyer.

QUOTE (SouthsideDon48 @ Mar 18, 2009 -> 12:52 AM) Well I've seen enough of Brian Anderson to be able to say with conviction that I believe, with a full season of at-bats, that Anderson cannot do any better than 15 home runs, 60 rbi's, and a .235 average. At best. There's better centerfielders out there, and it's time to forget about Anderson. Anderson's nothing more than an outfield version of Cesar Izturis. Since his RBI numbers are based on the team around him, whats makes you so sure of that number? And your .235 avg is a pretty good guess considering thats about his career avg, really went out on a limb there didnt you?

I have two 4 seeds and two 1 seeds.

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Mar 18, 2009 -> 05:05 PM) Relive the magic. About page 6 or 7 it starts to get ridiculous.

At least our best "baseball players" are going to be up the middle for us this year.

I'm not an expert, but I think the new hitch in Becks swing is affecting his contact.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Mar 18, 2009 -> 04:38 PM) Even though he just K'd, im in love with Josh Fields. I don't think I've mentioned that in a couple days now. That was a nasty breaking ball.

Hit because of the hit and run. Bobby throwing power ground balls this inning, working alot on his sinking fastball.

ALot of sinkers from Bobby.

Where the hell is Konerko going on that play?

Becks with a nice play. Jenks throwing what looks like a sinker.