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Yep. In my mind, that's a Christmas classic. I remember seeing it on the original broadcast.

If Arizona determines that they could turn around and move Konerko for a couple of kids they like, they could accept him i8n a deal. There are a variety of possibilities and scenarios that could make a trade happen when it doesn't look like things match up.

Signing Clement just got tougher.

Actually, on many of the stained glass windows in European churches, Christ is represented by an "X". I forget the logic for it, but it was legit. Something like the Greek spelling of his name .... I wish I could find that nugget of info in my brain, but it ain't happening.

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Ok DBAH0, thanks. But still, this doesn't ever say what, if any profits, are expected. That's talking about a "typical" network. Maybe it will have healthy profit margins. But, will they have them in the first year? The second? If you can measure by a "typical" network, what happened to Sportsvision? It didn't quite bring in the $$ they were expecting. Regarding Mariotti's rant, I do remember reading that. But again, it doesn't really say how much and when. It's just a pissant venting. The third quote box talks about quotes revenues, not profits, which is split between 4 networks. That's how many teams. Let's say 4 per network, you are talking an average of $2 million in revenues. Or, about equal to the salary of a 3rd year utility infielder. This hardly seems to be the cash cow everyone expects it to be. Then again, none of these articles ever says anything like "The White Sox expect to see a $10 million profit from their deal with Comcast in 2005." If it did, ok. I'd be convinced. But I still think a lot of people are speculating there will be an influx of cash that JR could apply toward payroll. I don't see nor expect it to happen any time soon.

$3/4 billion here, $3/4 billion there ... that can run into some real money.

If Amber Frey was on that boat with him, that would have been hilarious. Still pretty damn funny though.

At least Frank is representing the Sox better than Scottie "No Tippin'" Pippen represented the Bulls.

As long as he had healthy knees, that would be ok with me. LOL

Though it is very difficult to sing well, O Holy Night is beautiful when done right.

I'd like someone .... anyone .... to show me some link or source that shows the new TV deal is going to 1. be profitable for the Sox this year ... or ... 2. increase revenues enough to make a difference on payroll. People keep saying this, but no one can or will seem to come up with anything beyond pure speculation.

Unproven: The guy has had one really successful season. Has he gotten over the hump and just starting a run of quality seasons or was he a one year wonder that will revert back to form. Proven: A solid veteran that has proven he can be a consistant winner. But, is the wear and tear starting to get to him. Is he beginning to break down? If not, when will he? Do you sign him to a multi-year deal. Roll the dice, folks. It's a crap shoot either way.

I can see the D-Backs having an interest in an $8million 1b for the simple reason he'll help them be somewhat competitive this year, then they can let him go the free agent route. The fact he's under contract for only one year does give him a certain amount of value in and of itself.

Good. I had no intention of starting an argument,a s I have nothing tangible to back up my viewpoint, other than the fact that it is my opinion. We'll see what happens.

I'd choose a healthy young Mickey Mantle.

Not to start an arguement, but I think you'll be proven wrong. On both counts.

I totally respect Jimmy Carter. He's a great man and very honorable ex-president. I just don't think he was a good president.

Right on Rex! That's the spirit!

From your link: To be totally honest, it's been that way here on Soxtalk lately. I've been guilty of it too and, yes, alcohol has been a contributing factor. We really need to try and be more civil with each other. Overlook when someone takes that first shot and try to turn the conversation back to a more civil tone. Just something for everyone to think about.

I agree. I don't anything wrong with moving closer to unused seats toward the end of the game. But, this incident could change things.

I heard a guy talking last night that was involved. He was with the guy that Artest attacked and was on the receiving end of one of Jackson's haymakers. This guy said that his family had held those season tickets for 25 years, and Green was not supposed to be there. He supposedly had come down to an empty seat from one of the upper sections.

I can't even comprehend allowing that thought to enter your brain, to say nothing of acting on it. I've heard many adjectives used to try and describe this horror. Incomprehensible is the closest I can come to describing it. But that does not even begin to do so.

People can call it or believe it's fiction if they so choose. That's one of your constitutional rights in this nation. Conversely, people can also choose to believe in God, Jesus, the Bible and faith. That's my choice.