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I don't think LaRussa had anything to do with it. He clearly was pissed on Ponson for something, it likely was the HBP's. Ponson was probably drunk on the mound.

Oh yea, pour it on these guys. Pad the stats night.

Alright, one solo shot away from 20..., come on someone.

My feelings are that because he's an "outsider", he's going to get ripped, and rightfully so--this is a Sox forum. When I go talk s*** (even if I think it's just objective s***) on the Knicks forum, I expect to get told to f*** off.

I take it Riske was tossed?

You know, I don't think Ponson did that on purpose, but f*** his fatass anyways. Gain some f***ing control over your life and career, jesus.

Jesus what lunacy. Up 17 runs and we are risking suspensions, WTF!

I think we'll be number 1 in run differential after this game, although I think the Yankees will still be #1 in RS.

EMPTY THE BENCH. I don't want anyone getting hurt in this blowout.

Exactly Funny thing is though, I think someone has said that seriously at some point in the past week.

Iguchi sucks, Cintron should start tommorow.

The last thing we need is any silly "retaliation" in a 14 run game. It's obvious fatass just sucks and has no control.

Ozuna in LF with Anderson next to him is a lot better than the brutal combo of Mackowiak and Ozuna. Anderson can cover that cap and let Ozuna shade the line and play shallow.

f*** the Indians. Go Cubs. I don't care how many games out of first the Indians are, let them keep losing. They are a well run organization and actually have a clue, so losing these games will hurt them much more than the Cubs, who anyone with half a brain knew was going to suck after watching their pathetic offseason.

I agree Jim, this guy was, in so many words--the epitomy of "white trash". It was a "dog bites man" story for that reason alone. It's like the wasted girl that threw the ball and almost hit Jones--she's the Cub stereotype, and Ligue is the Sox stereotype. Both are grouned in tiny kernals of truth, but the media isn't interested (omg!!! gasp!!!) in always uncovering the truth.

Worst part about this is that that the f***ing game now determines home field advantage. Great idea Bud!

Hanger18 is actually Scott McClellen, bored with life after his resignation...that is my only explanation for the "non answer" answers.

Jesus man, The Trib owns the Cubs--even if they did try and "skew" the coverage to "distance" the murder from the ballclub, it's like, "gee, who could have seen that one coming"? THEY OWN THE TEAM. You think cablevision doesn't hire pro Knick homers? Does the MFY's network do anything but hype the Yankees? Does Turner broadcasting hire Reds homers to do the Braves broadcasts? It's standard procedure if a media outlet owns a sports franchise to report favorably on that franchise. Why are you so outraged?

Jim, arguing with Hangar is like playing tennis against a brick wall! Good post though.

That doesn't make any sense to me. Those terms, "profits", and "newspapers sold" enjoy a correlation, whereas you make it seem like they are mutually exclusive. And then, when you say, "A few more subscriptions on the SS won't change the bottom line", you're providing evidence for my argument: the Tribune caters to the more affluent Northside, the CUBS fans, in order to sell newspapers and raise advertising rates. You're correct when you say that wealthy demographics bring wealthy advertisers, which is exactly why the CUBS are featured more prominently. As for the study, I'd have to personally review it before I draw any conclusions. Data can be manipulated, and "average" can be easily thrown out of wack by outliers.

Wonderful post Muscatel, welcome aboard!

I don't understand the question and I won't respond to it. Do you care to argue any of my points?

The only way the Sox get this deal done is if BMAC is involved. BMAC + Sweeney + BA would def get the deal done, although I wouldn't do that trade. BMAC + prospects in general, but the Sox aren't exactly loaded with prospies right now.

I really can't stand complaints about the mainstream media. If it bothers you, ignore it. The fact that there are more Cubs stories on average than White Sox ones isn't some grand conspiracy to keep the White Sox down, but is entirely due to the fact that the Cubs are more popular and thus more likely to sell newspapers. The Tribune Company's job is to sell newspapers. The sports page isn't hard news, they don't even need the pretense of objectity. It's threads like these that foster the stereotype of Sox fans as insecure whiners more obsessed about the Cubs than the Sox.

Yawn.