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I hope that's the first of many for you, Jim. Way to be.

It's been a nightmare of a road trip. The tone for it was set by our great closer, Mr. Billy Botch.... I mean Koch. Still, I'm not conceeding anything to the Royals or anyone else.

Hmmmm ... it appears that this piss poor play of late is starting to get to some people. Relax, we'll get it turned around.... about Sept 15.

We are not going to fire JM during the season. I just don't see that happening.

Yep, that about sums it up.

Please please give a warning when you make a link like this. I thought I was linking to a legitimate ESPN page. I am at work, and while I can surf the net, going to or attempting to go to an inappropriate site can get me fired. Jason.... Do you have any ideas to prevent this type of thing from happening? We do have underage posters in here. One final comment. The firewall here at work actually prevented me from accessing the link, but based on the URL name, it's one that I shouldn't have been trying to access. If this link is not what I think it is, forgive me. But, my job is on the line here.

In all honesty Steff, I didn't punch one ballot until the 32nd man vote. Then I did about 300+.

Based strictly on the book "Moneyball" I'd draft Catcher Jeremy Brown from the A's system with my last round pick.

That is what makes this pathetic road trip all the more painful.

Here's what I think. Mark Buehrle can be a fan of any team he wants. That's his perrogative. If he goes out to that mound every fifth day and gives US the best that he can, what is there to b**** about? If I was playing for the St. Louis Cardinals, I would still be a die hard White Sox fan, and would be proud to say it to anyone that cared to hear it.

My post was based on the fact that they are playing so hopelessly pathetic right now. And, that Cleveland has not been playing bad lately. Also, we are still on the road, so I don't see a turnaround coming. Too many negatives lining up for me to have a positive outlook right now. Hopeful? Always, but intellectually, I don't see it happening.

Backman seems to be the obvious choice. Torborg wasn't bad, but let Cooper have complete control of the pitchers, period. Speaking of Cooper, any ideas on his his overall managerial skills? Let me throw another name out for consideration. Bucky Dent. He's been managing in the minors for a few years. How about Sandy, Jr. as a player manager? Joe Girardi? ..... I'm trying to think of people that aren't the same names we keep hearing about, so don't pound on me too bad. These aren't suggestions, just ideas for the sake of discussion. Forget LaRussa, he's not going anywhere.

You are liable to see a 4 game sweep alright, only ..... well, we were swept the last time we went to the Jake.

Ok... If you say so. I'll even give to the chance to put some logic behind your statement and tell me why it was such a bad choice.

Barcelo once had a very promising future. Unfortunately for him, he was Nardi-ized.

You are right Rex. The right approach was taken under that scenario. It was just a very bad break against us that kept us from winning that game right there.

I'd like to see them let Glover, White and Sanders pitch this one... They all need the work. I don't have any problem with White starting this game.

From what I understand, the ladies involved did not want charges pressed against Simon. I believe this, though perhaps an error in judgemnet, was intended to be all in good fun. After viewing the clips, and hearing what the parties involved had to say, I hope this just becomes a forgotten issue. Simon does not deserve any "punishment".

I wish they'd go ahead and can both KW and JM. Let Hahn or whoever spend the rest of the season evaluating what talent we do have and let Backman get comfortable with the team and be in place as they revamp it.

The first I heard about the rumor was when I heard about DS dispelling it.

You people questioning Sosa's honesty and integrity are racists. Please note that was in green.

There is no way we should have gone through the first 8 innings without scoring. Daubber did scorch the ball with men on base. You can't ask for more than that.

Yes, it's well established how Sosa "handles" booing. Whatta putz!

From HOF'er to benchwarmer... Woe is me.

Sandy Alomar