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QUOTE (Texsox @ Nov 7, 2008 -> 08:50 AM) Perhaps. The tenants of that religion are very much conservative family orientated. I can't think of a single LDS family I know who have been divorced. They spend a lot of time as a family and have some fairly strict rules in how families should operate. They offer a lot of programs for the family. polygamy is still between men and women. The irony would be that recognizing non traditional unions in this country would be a step towards polygamy. Why should the government care what consenting adults do in their own homes? That's a point that I have long believed that a lot of people never considered. If the argument is that people should be able to marry who they want, why should they be limited to just one spouse?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 7, 2008 -> 09:34 AM) So it begs the question... If the season series is tied as well, then what would they do? 1. head to head 2. division record 3. coin flip ?

QUOTE (Steff @ Nov 3, 2008 -> 08:52 PM) "Let's give 'em the finger", which was overheard and not spoken directly into a tv camera in the hallway of the stadium in New Orleans... and "World f***ing champs" screamed on a stage into a bank of cameras in a public place where there were many children in attendance... not so comparable, IMO. If Paul Konerko had done this I would bet high that Jerry would have cut his slow ass loose. I may be wrong, but I seem to remember him yelling that from the podium at Grant Pack.

QUOTE (Melissa1334 @ Nov 6, 2008 -> 05:16 PM) everyone here loves his stuff but he has yet to do anything with it. coop is good but we cant assume he will fix him. i dont know, i just dont see him all of the sudden turning the corner. although i would take a flier on him too looking at his number, my god they make u cringe lol 180ip, 90 bbs, only 95 ks,199 hits, 5.25 era yikes lol Great stuff with limited results. Why does that sound familiar to me?

I didn't even see this yesterday. Thanks to all of you. And to those on facebook as well.

QUOTE (Texsox @ Nov 5, 2008 -> 08:49 AM) That makes so much sense, but I wonder if he could have doine that and still been McCain? One of the qualities I've admired about McCain is his ability to unite people. The question becomes, how can he unite Dems and Reps if he could not unite his own party? I'm not certain there is an answer to that. I am sad for him, and very excited for Obama. At his age, John McCain will now just fade away.

I made a similar post in the Election Night Results thread, but I think it should have been made here. Congradulations to all you Obama backers and I really hope he proves you all right and becomes one of America's greatest presidents.

I did not support our new president elect, nor did I vote for him. That being said, now that he has been elected I personally hope he goes down in history as one of our greatest presidents. I'll even go so far as to congradulate all you happy Obama-ites out there. America spoke, I'll listen and I'll give the man a fair shot.

QUOTE (Fantl916 @ Nov 4, 2008 -> 06:16 PM) there is a reason yankee and red sox prospects get all the attention they do, and it's not because they're always better than the next prospect... hype does play a part when you're discussing certain organizations... I don't think many Gm's check with Peter Gammons before acquiring a prospect.

QUOTE (Gene Honda Civic @ Nov 3, 2008 -> 09:33 PM) Javy has a NTC to West Coast clubs I wonder just how many times this will have to be said before Javy is traded.

QUOTE (rangercal @ Nov 2, 2008 -> 07:15 PM) Classy. Just like the city of Philly Does someone need to reminded of Harold Washington and "Give 'em the finger"?

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 3, 2008 -> 08:32 AM) Ill take that bet. I think he is a pen arm in the majors with sporatic starts at first until he is put into the Loogy role for his career. Half of the guy's effectiveness is deception, which is great when you see a lineup once through. I don't know what bet you are talking about, but since your opinion is respected here let's just respectfully disagree and see what happens.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 2, 2008 -> 02:19 PM) I'm hoping BA is our 3rd OF, 1st CF. I agree.

Program prestige. Yep, that's worked out quite well for Notre Dame lately.

QUOTE (BearSox @ Nov 1, 2008 -> 05:08 PM) Trading Vazquez might fill one of the holes at 2B, 3B, or CF, but trading him would also leave us with two big vacancies in the rotation. Also, I'm gonna let everyone know now, Clayton Richard is going to be a disaster of a MLB starter. His best shot is somewhere in the NL as a 5th or long man. I'll go on record as saying that I think Richard will eventually be an effective ML starter.

I'd rather have BA as our 4th OF than Griff.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 1, 2008 -> 06:16 PM) KW probably wants other GMs to at least entertain the thought that while he may be looking for a 3B, he's more than willing just to let Fields have the job. It could lower an asking price if they don't believe he's totally desperate. Its a poker game. While I agree that KW has to have a "poker face" in his negotiations, I also think that fans put more emphasis on that than is realistic. These guys are professionals and they know who wants what and what they are willing to give up to get it, in general.

QUOTE (Shadows @ Nov 1, 2008 -> 11:27 AM) Maybe.. all I know is cussing is the best thing ever You're f***ing right about that!

QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Nov 1, 2008 -> 03:37 PM) Nostalgia purposes. He's Ken Griffey Jr! The one player that could play on my team for as long as he wanted to. Even if he was 70. I've seen too many old washed up players in a Sox uniform to be all feel good happy about Griffey wearing it. Ron Santo, George Foster, Rocky Colavito, Steve Carlton, to name just a few.

I have no problem with Richard getting the shot at the 5th starter slot. I know his stats weren't very good at all, but he showed me a mound presence that I thought was impressive. All he needs is to learn how to pitch in the Majors, and there's only one way to do that.

QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Nov 1, 2008 -> 11:44 AM) Exactly. If you come and say we are in the market for a third baseman, blah blah blah, then you lose all leverage. Teams that you might trade with know that you are desperate for a 3rd baseman and can hold out until you budge and agents whose clients you may be interested in can hold out for more money. KW is just playing the game of being GM, you say you like your team so no one's feelings are hurt and you keep your leverage. If you ever believe KW is content, then you need to get your head examined, he is always trying to improve the club. Do you think other GM's don't know you are looking for a 3B? Kenny makes a couple of calls asking about 3B's and every GM knows it. This has nothing to do with leverage or trying to smokescreen the other GM's. It's all about saving face if nothing comes through. And that is not a criticism of KW as all GM's have to do that.

QUOTE (chisox2334 @ Nov 1, 2008 -> 12:26 PM) Goldberg said White Sox GM Ken Williams indicated a willingness to talk to Griffey about coming back at a reduced salary. "Junior still wants to talk to the White Sox," he said. Griffey underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left and is strong possibilty that could happened I hope it's a very reduced salary. I really don't see the point of bringing Jr. back.

QUOTE (scenario @ Nov 1, 2008 -> 11:03 AM) I think the odds of Josh Fields being our 3B next year are very high. I agree.

QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Nov 1, 2008 -> 10:58 AM) That just tells me there will be a lot of money to play with. I try and judge the future based on the past. Williams hasn't given us the slightest hint of rebuilding in his time here, and I don't expect it to start in 2010. I don't think there will be a 'rebuilding'. But, I do think they will make an effort to continue to get younger, like with Danks, Floyd, TCQ, ARam.