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Trading for Matos makes me believe there isnt much confidence in playing Murton.

Im going to the cincy game. Eating at the boathouse beforehand, drinking at Hofbrauhaus after the game.

And here is his article from last year. 14. Chicago White Sox Trading Carlos Lee for Scott Podsednik wasn't real smart because Podsednik's just not as good an offensive player. But Podsednik shouldn't be terrible either. He only had a .313 OBP last year, but it was .379 the year before. I think he'll regain some of the lost ground this season. And while stealing bases isn't tremendously important, Podsednik is very good at it, with an 83 percent success rate in his career. Other than that trade, the White Sox made pretty much only smart or low-risk moves. They gave about $10 million over two years to Jermaine Dye, who's not that good a hitter any more, but will at least give them some power to help offset the loss of Lee. They gave $5.5 million over two years to Dustin Hermanson. Hermanson isn't a great pitcher, but that's not much money for a pitcher who could be above average either as a reliever or a starter. They picked up A.J. Pierzynski for $2.25 million, which is a pretty good deal for a catcher who should be in the top half of the league offensively. They gave two years and $8 million plus incentives to Orlando Hernandez, who should be a solid starter if he's healthy and won't cost them a ton of money if he's not. And they took a two-year, $5-million flier on Japanese import Tadahito Iguchi, who should team with Juan Uribe to give Chicago a pretty solid middle infield. If all of their signings work out, the White Sox will have a shot at winning the division. If none of the signings work out, they'll probably finish fourth, but at least they didn't spend a ton of money doing it and they gave themselves a chance to contend. It wasn't a great offseason by any means, but it wasn't bad either.

Dodgers at #1 is a joke. Yankees at 2 is homerism, and Red Sox that high is downright retarded. Its time for people to wake the f*** up.

Well I know for sure they escape, and then the show turns into a fugitive type show, like the movie.

QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Mar 20, 2006 -> 04:55 PM) Coke is a big waste of time and money. Drink 3 pots of coffe in like 20 minutes, you'll feel the exact same way. If I need to be that amped up to do soemthing, I probably have no business doing it. I disagree with your assessment of how it feels. Its entirely different. It feels much much different than caffeine, and much better. The first time you try it, you are hooked, and you constantly want more and more and more. It really is an evil drug.

QUOTE(Steff @ Mar 20, 2006 -> 04:35 PM) Sadly... they aren't. Seasoned, and into coke also. That s*** just makes no sense to me. I've got better things to spend my hard earned $$ on. Now coke is a whole different issue. If that ever comes up, dont f***ing try it. That is the most addictive drug out there, and it detroys your life and others around you. Thats a huge f***ing no no.

I worked as a bartender throughout college and 2 years out of college, and i still dabble part time by my condo. Being around abnoxious drunks all day long and in your spare time, makes you regulate your alcohol usage after awhile. Everyone can argue points, or tell stories, but really, to each their own. IM sure there will be a lot of both kinds of people hanging out at the season ticket holder patio party on 4.4

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Mar 20, 2006 -> 04:14 PM) Somehow the connection is made between me expressing concern with Boone "6 innings in ST" Logan and not being satisfied with the World Series? Cmon Rock, I expect better from you. Am I crazy to do this? Someone out there has to back me up, because if not, then I must be living on a seperate planet. I was joking dude. You are a pessimist, and have a right to be. Its hard to argue with the kid's results however. He looks better than every other option we have tried at this point IMO.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Mar 20, 2006 -> 04:22 PM) I'll agree with this but add one caveat - don't go out and drive a car after doing either one. There's no excuse for that kind of recklessness and stupidity. That aside, no harm, no foul. I'd like to add women on cell phones into that mix.

QUOTE(kyyle23 @ Mar 20, 2006 -> 04:20 PM) To be honest with you, I feel much safer being stoned than I do being drunk. I cannot agree with you more on that point. I have been drunk to the point where I didnt know, nor did I remember what I did.

QUOTE(whitesoxin' @ Mar 20, 2006 -> 04:18 PM) The thing is I'm not even tempted to smoke or drink whatsoever. I was just talking to my friend last night who was amazed that I have never felt the urge to do either. I was wondering if I was the only one, because up until this year most of the people I hung out with never did it, and now boom they are addicted to pot smoking everyday and on the weekends doing both. Even my close friend who is going to be a minister is becomming a stoner. I just wanted to see if it is that hard for everyone else to stay clean. You have to realize, however, that there are many successful people who do both. In fortune 100 companies there are cocktail parties that would make a kegger look like a preschool class. In your teenage years, alot of your actions are either rebellion from your parents or a bit of self discovery. Part of your life seems to be knowing that drugs and alcohol have no part in your life at this moment. I would say knowing that part of you is one step in the right direction. The point is, nobody can tell you which way is right or wrong for you, only you can make that decision. If your friends want to experiement, so be it. But it has no bearing on your path, and the way that you want to be.

QUOTE(Controlled Chaos @ Mar 20, 2006 -> 04:09 PM) Most teenagers try it, but I don't think most do it. Personally, pot never did it for me...kinda just made me tired. I'd much rather drink. Just say no...dude!! Some people love it, others hate it. I know alot of people who absolutley will not drink, and only tried it once, hated it and stopped. The moral of the story, do what feels right to you. I get the feeling whitesoxin is tryin to find out why he feels the peer pressure to consume illegal substances to fit in at his High School. Well, some people call that peer pressure, and some times not giving in leaves you outside of the cool circle. I was one of the kids who did both, and I went on to be an honor student, had both athletic and academic scholarship offers, and I have turned out to be successful at a young age. I will leave you with this Wite. 90 percent of the "cool" kids I hung out with in HS are now 100 lbs heavier, 100 percent less successful and 100 percent less attractive. Where did "fitting in" get us? Nowhere really. You get out of life what you put into it. Do what feels right to you, and only you. IN the kind words of Chef "There is a time for drugs and alcohol, and that time is college"

I can just picture flash when Rooney announced we won the world Series. "Yeah they won, barely."

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Mar 20, 2006 -> 03:57 PM) After watching that inning, I'm more concerned with Boone than previous outings. His outs are becoming harder hit. From not giving up a flyball (from what I've seen on TV) to several deep in a row, you wonder. And these aren't exactly against major league talent. Lefties haven't appeared to look very overmatched against Logan, either. 2 on 1 out. Has been a ground ball pitcher most of ST, got two deep wind aided outs. 0.0 ERA

BA is fast. Wow

Annnnnnnd Logan bails us out of a jam.

Annnnnnnd Logan bails us out of a jam.

QUOTE(whitesoxin' @ Mar 20, 2006 -> 03:30 PM) This was a few years ago and they didn't put the cause of death in the article IIRC because he was a minor. And I wasn't wondering which drug was more dangerous, I was wondering why everyone does it. So Rock, when did you start smoking weed and why did you do it? http://www.drugwarfacts.org/marijuan.htm thanks for the link supporting the fact that people have actually been arrested for an illegal substance, I was shocked to find that out!!!!! I already answered your question, then you posed another one. Now you have reverted back to your original question, which I already answered. People try things for all sorts of different reasons. Do what you feel is right according to you.

QUOTE(whitesoxin' @ Mar 20, 2006 -> 03:17 PM) So how about the kid who was driving stoned and crashed into a tree and died from my school? That's not pot related? Show me the link for the cause. Alcohol is far more dangerous than Pot. You cant overdose on pot, you cant get as inebriated on pot, and the death count is ridiculously lop sided. Annual American Deaths Caused by Drugs TOBACCO ........................ 400,000 ALCOHOL ........................ 100,000 ALL LEGAL DRUGS ................ 20,000 CAFFEINE ....................... 2,000 ASPIRIN ........................ 500 MARIJUANA ...................... 0 ---------------------------------------- Source: United States government... National Institute on Drug Abuse, Bureau of Mortality Statistics heres a good link about the marijuana death count vs FDA approved pharmaceuticals http://www.medicalmarijuanaprocon.org/pop/deathreports.htm

QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Mar 20, 2006 -> 11:05 AM) A pinch deep in the armpit?? http://www.suntimes.com/output/cubs/cst-spt-cub20.html ummm that doesnt sound like a rotator cuff strain. Sounds like ligaments to me.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Mar 20, 2006 -> 02:52 PM) Borchard would swing and miss. The ball would bounce off of the catcher's mitt, allowing Borchard to go to first. It would count as a strikeout and a wild pitch, with the runner still reaching first.

QUOTE(JimH @ Mar 20, 2006 -> 02:58 PM) From the Credit Where Credit Is Due Department ... Quickman has been loving Cintron for 3 years now. I've always liked him and thought he'd fit but quickman has always said Cintron really knows the game. So has KW. Wonder if TQ had something to do with that........

Art is praising Boone Logan.

For all the Nomo bashing, does anyone remember how damn dominant he was his first year in the league. In the All Star game, he looked better than Randy Johnson.