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QUOTE(JimH @ May 13, 2005 -> 01:23 PM) Harry Teinowitz, AM 1000, pleasant guy but my goodness I have never seen a guy more attached to his cell phone in my life. A true Cub fan

working in the game I've met many players both on and off the field. As others have stated most are what they seem some good some bad. One that was totally different than the common perception was Jose Canseco. While he was an egoist he went out of his way to be nice to kids. I saw him hang around after games for an hour to sign for kids. after one ST game he sat for 21/2 hours to talk with kids. I asked him one time why and he said something to the effect of, "they are the future and we need to help them as much as possible. " From my dealings: The best guy of all time Robin Yount When I was a student trainer he took me out for dinner and paid for everything just to say thanks for helping out around the club house. The worst Gary Sheffield i think I've poted why before and I don't like to dwell on negatives IMHO Forgot the best Sox: Once was on a plane with Harold Baines. Sat and talked with him for 2 hours. He answered every question and had an opinion on every possible topic. While not talkative, very personable and freindly.

QUOTE(Heads22 @ May 12, 2005 -> 04:38 PM) I guess I should've said if they were doing roids. Of course, we could hook Timo up with some flaxseed oil..... The policy states that the substance for which they are suspended will not be released. many of the GNC products contain steroid precursors or masking agents that will show a positive test. With the increased positive tests, the players will eventually learn to ask the athletic trainer about the products before they take them.

QUOTE(fathom @ May 11, 2005 -> 12:40 PM) The question I have is that Dye was a late replacement for Everett in the DH spot. Why not let Widger DH today? He's been one of our best hitters lately. I know Ozzie has gone with some stupid lineups in the 3rd game of the series this year, but that was when we had won the first two games of the series. Getting swept by Tampa wouldn't exactly be good for this team's psyche. Who would be the back up catcher if AJ went down? You don't want to lose the DH with this lineup. Of course maybe Duke hitting would be better.

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ May 9, 2005 -> 07:18 PM) During a game like this, you just gotta sit back, relax, grab the latest issue of Baseball America, and strap 'er down. just got it today Good article on DePodesta and LA. They are playing well. (trying not to think of the missed opportunities in this game)

QUOTE(fathom @ May 9, 2005 -> 07:06 PM) What the hell is your problem? When DJ, who rarely makes an analysis, says the same thing....maybe it was actually a dumb pitch? Also, since when is saying the Sox deserve to lose trollish? That doesn't mean I'm not cheering for them to win. It's just a simple statement that we've made some dumb mistakes, and haven't had any clutch hits while Tampa has 3, 2 out RBI. This is the same way we played last year against them and it killed us. I think we had a losing record against them didn't we?

QUOTE(ptatc @ May 9, 2005 -> 06:51 PM) Let's get it done Crede!!!! Guess not.

Let's get it done Crede!!!!

QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ May 9, 2005 -> 06:44 PM) And I'd be doing myself and every member of this band a disservice if I didn't perform THE HELL OUT OF THIS! Edit: and yes, it's a take off of BOC. Thanks, i thought so.

QUOTE(Jabroni @ May 9, 2005 -> 06:37 PM) 2 quick outs. Lugo up... That is a great skit from SNL. Was it a take off of BOC?

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ May 9, 2005 -> 07:14 AM) In a situation that involves back/neck/spine type injuries you ALWAYS overreact. If there is a broken bone in the spine, one wrong move can result in paralysis. They did exactly what they were supposed to do there. True. As I stated though, you could tell from the video he was fine. I have had more than one patient walk around with a fractured bone in the cervical region for a week before it was found. It all depends if it is displaced or not.

QUOTE(fathom @ May 8, 2005 -> 02:33 PM) Just so people know, giving oxygen to a player in that situation is a common practice. If there was a neck injury suffered by Zaun, the personnel on the field took way too long getting him immobilized and into the ambulance. High dose steroids needs to be given as soon as possible in severe situations. Hopefully, it's just a concussion (even though that's bad enough). While he was on the field he was moving all of the extremities and alert. The board and collar were precautionary and routine. The extent of the concussion is the key.

QUOTE(Randar68 @ May 6, 2005 -> 09:32 AM) Hell, just about every prognosticator said Anderson was a sadnwich or 2nd rounder in that draft and that Sweeney would go before him. All Anderson does is hit. Everywhere he's been. Alot of people were scared of the wrist injury that eventually needed surgery. He has come back nicely from it and it appears the worries were unwarranted.

QUOTE(JimH @ May 6, 2005 -> 02:28 PM) Can he hit my Weiss beer compadre? I know he's had a few pinch hits but his stats aren't overwhelming at the minor league level. Just curious. The only time I've seen him play was at the major league level, with the Cubs. And then, only sporadically. I wonder why they signed him. Maybe they feel they need a veteran presence, or is this a precursor to another move (unrelated to injury)? He does have a pretty good stick. It's probably 4th or 5th outfielder quality. His defense is a thing that will keep him as a part time player.

QUOTE(Jabroni @ May 6, 2005 -> 09:52 PM) Does anyone think Donn Paul sounds like Jimmy from South Park? A couple of friends and I were discussing that yesterday!!!!!

QUOTE(JimH @ May 6, 2005 -> 04:50 PM) I actually know a guy in Naperville who might be at his surly level. I thought everyone in Naperville drank white wine with thier pinky out and were Flubs fans. Oh, that may be why he is surly

QUOTE(santo=dorf @ May 6, 2005 -> 08:26 PM) Give me a f***ing break. He had the bases loaded bunt single, and hit a homer minutes after Garland crapped his pants in Minnesota giving up the 3-R HR to Stewart. Give it a f***ing rest already. Ozzie isn't listening to you. :headshake I was at that game and I stood there for a minute after it amazed at the play. I'm not necessarily a big fan of Timo's but that was a great play and took HUGE balls to execute properly.

QUOTE(NUKE_CLEVELAND @ May 6, 2005 -> 09:29 PM) Yeah, gooch got f***ed over on that call. You're right. How can the umps keep missing easy calls. Most of the mistakes we are seeing aren't really all that close.

QUOTE(El Piervizdyeguchansodnik @ May 6, 2005 -> 09:38 PM) Can anyone explain to me what was wrong with the batters box today? And also what happened in CF later in the game that Rooney and Farmio were pissed over? I was at work today and got to listen to the game a bit but have no idea what happened. The batters box is made of hard clay. It got wet and they put quick dry on top of it. There was still some wetness and the quick dry became like pebbles on the wet clay so everyone was slipping.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ May 5, 2005 -> 07:04 PM) I remember him going to Japan, but I think he was back in the minors last year. IIRC I saw him when he was down in Charlotte last year (playing for another team). I know one thing, he could always rake the ball down in the minors. I agree. He was with the marlins in the minors when I was there. Not only a guy who can hit but a good guy overall.

QUOTE(kapkomet @ May 5, 2005 -> 05:55 PM) One thing that I DEFINTELY want to see overcome is the first time we face any pitcher, they might as well be Cy f***ing Young. I know others notice that too... so let's break that schnied, shall we? I agree. Let's hope the advance scouts did thier DD.

QUOTE(quickman @ May 6, 2005 -> 10:56 AM) since we are giving advice, anything Jim H says needs to be taken with a grain of salt. I thought that was just tequila

QUOTE(daa84 @ May 6, 2005 -> 09:01 AM) solid article, but im surprised it came from perry, hes usually such a huge obp guy as I recall, didn't he write an article ripping the Sox for the off season? When you win eveybody can windsock.

QUOTE(jackie hayes @ May 5, 2005 -> 04:07 PM) Dunno why that would be in green... I meant to bold it, just habit I guess. But as you can see by the reply, it's the response I expected. "Them's all the same to me"

QUOTE(chi-guy2 @ May 5, 2005 -> 04:02 PM) yeah and while were at it why not acquire kaz ishii and kaz matsui and ching meng weng and hideo nomo, chin hui tsao, bhyung hung kim. nakamura, just bring in the whole japanese players to play with us At least get your rant correct. Half of the players you listed are korean