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QUOTE(Punch and Judy Garland @ Oct 28, 2005 -> 07:09 PM) Hopefully that bomb off Oswalt to Right is a good sign of a new approach Similarly, it would do Pods some good to really focus on bunting for hits next season. Brett Butler is available - the Sox should consider bringing him in as a spring training instructor next year.

Is it absolutely a done deal that Rooney will not be back next year?

Going into the final year without a new contract, KW basically said to Konerko, "prove it to me." Prove you deserve a big contract. He did. I was one of those guys who always thought PK was expendable. I don't anymore. He became the "face" of the orginization this postseason. The Sox need to sign him for market value immediately. If that pushes them over whatever dollar amount they have budgeted for the team for 2006, so be it. They can figure out, after PK has signed, how to reduce salaries in other areas to meet that budget. It might mean losing Marte or Everett. It might mean losing Frank or El Duque. It might be time. Have a young guy like Anderson fill a roster spot.

I thought the pre- and post-game shows lacked substance, but I have to say that the little montage (sp?) set to music at the end of the last game was pretty cool.

Crede needs to learn that he can't pull every pitch. Until he learns that, there will be a frustrating amount of pop-ups.

Completely assinine. Take each game, play by play, and replace the Sox with the Yankees and the Astros with the Dodgers, and everyone would be calling this the best WS ever. It's a knock on the two teams who played, not the quality of play or the intrigue and intensity of each and every game. Not one game was a clunker, and there's almost always at least one clunker in a seven game series.

I don't live in Chicago anymore (ironically I moved to the site of the Cubs spring training), so I don't get the daily interplay with Cub fans that I used to soooo enjoy. Just wondering, what are they saying today? I don't mean that in a "Who's your daddy?" kind of way (Of course I do - a little), but what's the reaction of your Cub fan co-workers? To the sports talkers?

QUOTE(bighurt2719 @ Oct 27, 2005 -> 12:00 PM) who cares? I do. I think it's important to recognize the people who open doors for others. I get what you're saying, and agree to a large extent that it gets overplayed, but it's not the worst thing in the world to recognize someone's accomplishements. People always say that we should quit putting athletes on a pedastal, how about doctors, teachers, firemen, etc. Well, now you can add coaches and management to that and show kids that there are opportunities in sports for minorities beyond the playing field. That said, I can't think of Latinos who managed/coached champions. Anyone?

They better go to Paul and see what he's looking for right now. See if they can sign him before he hits the market. They can worry about clearing salary (if they must) later, but it would be quite a let down to lose him after the season/playoffs he had. I wasn't his biggest fan, but he's earned my respect.

My favorite post, "I still don't think they'll win the Central Division."

JB better syndicate to the Phoenix market. I'm soooo jealous. First I miss out on the hometown World Series excitement. Now this. What a cruel joke.

That thread is worthy of a read. Classy.

Not sure. I can't get my wife off ebay, though. As DJ might say, "Uh Oh!"

Screw EK. I'd prefer not to make the Sox winning the championship for the first time in 88 years about Kusilias. Go latch onto someone else.

The grand slam maxed out my vertical leap, but the Jenk's strikeout to end the 8th inning was pure tension and excitement. That was my favorite moment.

QUOTE(easyw @ Oct 26, 2005 -> 12:48 PM) But the 85 Bears, nothing will top that... Agree. All the props we wanted for the Sox from the national media this year - well, the '85 Bears got that and more. Tons of personality. Total dominance.

If someone does react really negatively to one of your posts, say, "Sorry, that was supposed to be in green" and move on with your life.

QUOTE(SoxFan101 @ Oct 25, 2005 -> 12:38 AM) Didnt that happen last year and he put that cream or whatevr that makes it really hot and start pitching very well..... You're thinking of Barry Bonds, and it was flaxseed oil.

I learned a hard lesson from a friend of mine. Always go with a great ex=player or use your own name/favorite number. My friend owns a Bears Brad Muster jersey.

Awesome, especially the Pods call. I hope they figure something out and keep Rooney.

QUOTE(Controlled Chaos @ Oct 24, 2005 -> 11:50 AM) There was an article in the paper last week where Paulie's dad said the hometown discount is gone. That Paul would love to stay in chicago, but they're going to have to pay now or something along those lines. I think it was from the Sun times...maybe someone can find it. Can't blame him one bit, but I hope he does give the Sox the first shot to make a decent offer. PK, the grass isn't always greener on the other side (especially without Roger Bossard around).

QUOTE(Mercy! @ Oct 24, 2005 -> 10:57 AM) Dorothy, I'm revoking your membership card right now. Just tear it up. You're a disgrace. You know, now that you mention it, it has been a while. If they’d ever just pass that smoking ban in Chicago………. But if you're telling me that ol Kate isn't on the jukebox anymore, then an era has definitely passed. Uh, several eras, in fact. Nah, you'e just making that up. Better taste? You must be an effete Cubs fan. Wait, now I see. You’re in Los Angeles. I said “in the United States.” Never mind. If Cliff's notes could do me a favor, please explain this post to me.

QUOTE(bmags @ Oct 24, 2005 -> 10:36 AM) their announcing is what i'd expect from a national crew. Its weird because barring packers games, i really never feel that football broadcasters are biased. Yet with baseball i always feel they just don't know anything about any teams except on the east coast and some of the west coast teams *seattle, oakland*. But what i'm getting more sick of is their voices. I dont like joe bucks voice and i don't like tim mccarvers voice. I like voices like Jon Miller and Jon Rooney, hell, i would love to have bob costas announcing these games. I've always been a fan. Can't stand "announcer voice guys" either. Can't tell any of them apart. I've been listening to Miller on ESPN radio, and he has a real problem with play by play. He misses 2 or 3 pitches per at bat telling stories. He'll say, "Here's Konerko." Then it's on to some story about Konerko. Then all of a sudden he'll say, "3-1 count." I mean, I know calling a ball isn't as exciting as learning about PK's shaving habits, but some of us are interested in the game, too. Paint me a picture, Big Guy.

QUOTE(longshot7 @ Oct 24, 2005 -> 10:22 AM) Excuse me? Have you ever been to a gay bar? Most have way better taste than that! Clearly a glory hole reference.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Oct 24, 2005 -> 10:23 AM) As opposed to Ed Farmer on the radio explaining that the Astros should have used Lidge into the last game against the Cardinals to try and get him a positive experience instead of having his last game be the Pujols walk-off. Almost right away after that, Pods went yard. To me it was the epitomy of a good announcer vs a bad one. Farmio was offering excellent insight in the mentality, and what your thinking process should be after a tramatic loss, vs Buck and McCarver who were just whining after the fact. I get that, but why would the announcers be pro-Houston/anti-Sox? I would think that the Sox are the bigger story.