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QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jun 23, 2010 -> 09:35 AM) I am sure that military leaders talk like this all the time, but you don't do it in the press, as lf said. Just plain stupid, and I really think McChrystal has to go. Supposedly, a lot of the quotes came about when McCrystal's aides, McCrystal, and the reporter were delayed by the volcano canceling a flight, and a case of bud light lime was broken out.

So, in Kap's world, we have these things that are obviously only related to PR campaigns; The Obama administration let the Gulf drown in oil to make itself look good The Obama administration had their top Afghan General bash them to make itself look good. However, things that would never happen; an insurance company raises its rates in response to the ACA to try to make a political statement, an oil company lies.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jun 22, 2010 -> 10:52 PM) Did you actually read the article? I didn't see any direct quotes from McChrystal relating to those comments about Obama, Biden, etc. I saw a whole lot of "an aide said" or "a top military strategist said." The Biden/"Who's that" joking line was listed as a direct McCrystal quote. Some negative remarks about Ambassador Holbrooke were direct quotes. But the real thing that he did was openly question policy...not only that, he openly questioned policy basically after getting, for the most part, the President to agree with almost everything he wanted, as the article notes.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 22, 2010 -> 08:42 PM) I'll be around, I will have to see what the family schedule is... But I might be able to take you up on that. I figure if nothing else I probably owe you a round for being a jerk to you in the Filibuster.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jun 23, 2010 -> 08:21 AM) He was interviewed on the radio last night, happened to catch it in the car. Kind of funny, Sale brought up that he'd be tutored by Thigpen... DJ said something about, yeah, that Thigpen guy, he had 57 saves that one year, not bad... Sale says yeah, that's OK I guess. Well, it's not the record any more, and that wasn't a very good team either.

QUOTE (chisoxfan09 @ Jun 23, 2010 -> 01:17 AM) Any word on whether Sale will report to AA or higher? They have him in some reports as being MLB ready by September by not likely. The original report said W-S for a couple weeks, followed by a couple weeks in Charlotte and then maybe a callup. It's not like Randy Williams is blocking him.

Marquez gave up 2 runs in 5 innings but gave up 4 walks.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jun 22, 2010 -> 06:40 PM) It's a shame that because of his mediocre 2005 (and infamous almost game 3 debacle against the Red Sox) that many have forgotten just how unbelievably dominant Marte was for most of his tenure with the Sox. My annoyance with him was that I was arguing in 2004 that the Sox could easily win the Central with one of my officemates, and 2 of my arguments were "Look at who Loaiza is now" and "the Sox have the best LH reliever in baseball" and then Marte melted down a couple times in April of that year.

QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Jun 23, 2010 -> 07:32 AM) Okay, so the Sox are over .500 and within five games...on June 22. Now what is the goal for the end of the month? I would say maintain and maybe try to make up another game on the lead. 2 more against the Braves at home, 3 at home against a crappy NL Central team that is 13-21 on the road, and 3 on the road at K.C. Honestly, we ought to pick up 2 more games on .500 by winning each of these 3 series, now that we've got the first one against the Braves. Picking up more than that means we keep this streak going and sweep one of those teams, and I'm totally ok with that.

Soxnet.net game wrapup.

QUOTE (knightni @ Jun 22, 2010 -> 06:19 PM) ...I'm guessing he'll pitch to a couple lefties in the 8th inning. Ozzie will put Kotsay in to pitch before he lets that happen.

Orzsag and Emmanuel have an article in this edition of the New England Journal of Medicine outlining how they think the cost-controls will work and why they'll be effective.

QUOTE (flavum @ Jun 22, 2010 -> 06:07 PM) Chris Sale is at the game tonight. Hopefully they get him up in the booth. Does he get to throw out the first pitch?

Unsurprisingly, McCrystal has offered to resign, according to Time's Joe Klein. What remains to be seen is whether that offer will be accepted.

QUOTE (DBAHO @ Jun 22, 2010 -> 05:33 PM) Probably a good sign that John Salmons isn't returning. I'd consider him at the MLE level if the Bulls came up with Bosh or James.

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QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jun 22, 2010 -> 05:22 PM) the 10 for the 17 and kirk would be a dream come true Name the contracts you want to take back.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Jun 22, 2010 -> 05:20 PM) Most here on Soxtalk wouldn't know a good manager if they hit them in the face. The starters, the offense, and defense have been miserable so far and people honestly think Ozzie should have them up by 5. But...there's one more point where Ozzie is supposed to come in. Even Ozzie defenders typically don't say he's a great in game manager, and they'll disagree with his moves such as lineups, putting people in motion, or bullpen decisions. But the thing he's supposed to be good at is getting the most out of his players; putting them in positions where they can succeed and motivating them. If his players aren't performing even to the standard that they have set in previous years, then I wonder what good he's doing. Now that his players are starting to perform...that's what we should be seeing.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Jun 22, 2010 -> 05:10 PM) Well not really since you have to consider DV was facing minor leaguers and Kotsay major leaguers. However, when you're calling up a 21 year old, you also take into account his ability to improve on those numbers with time and the necessity of getting him those at bats to give him the chance to do so.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jun 22, 2010 -> 04:44 PM) Hmmm.... seems the Pacers would trade their #10 pick for a PG (want defense, high I.Q.) and also would like to move down in the draft as the guy they are targeting is projected to be much lower. If I'm the Bulls, that might be the perfect match to trade Hinrich to (+ the 17th pick if need be), and I believe Bird likes Hinrich alot. This would allow the Bulls to draft Henry/George. (Anderson I'm falling out of favor of) Rose needs a tall SG to play off of, not to mention gives him more touches with the basketball without another short PG playing SG. Do the Pacers have cap space to absorb his contract or would there be a player coming along? Ah Hell, I can check this. The Pacers are way the Hell over the Cap next year, so they'd have to send within about 10% of $9 million back to the Bulls next year. Might be nice to remove any requirement of paying Hinrich $8 million in 2012, but the lockout could take care of that anyway, and if the Bulls go all in this offseason, they wouldn't be anywhere near under the cap in 2012 if they could move Hinrich. So, if you're Moving Kirk to the Pacers, it better be for a deal that makes the Bulls better.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jun 22, 2010 -> 03:54 PM) He also owns stock in drilling companies. No conflict of interest there. Even still, his argument is that the Obama administration acted "arbitrarily and capriciously" in shutting down drilling operations with no link to the BP well, and I'd say that is an accurate description of a blanket moratorium. It's possible that the law may somewhere give the executive branch the ability to issue arbitrary and capricious orders like that, I'll defer to other legal experts, but the judge may well be right on the letter of the law. And of course, if it gets to the Supreme Court, he will become right on the letter of the law, because even if he's wrong, a 5-4 decision will overhaul the letter of the law.

So yeah, may as well note this, if anyone from NW indiana wants to catch a beer on the night of July 3rd or 4th, perhaps at the Blue Chip Casino, please get in touch.

QUOTE (Vance Law @ Jun 22, 2010 -> 03:59 PM) He was our 4th best hitter on the season when he went down. Nobody has overtaken him since, and Jones has done everything in his power to make Teahen 3rd best. He would have done it already if he played more than twice a week. By your logic, you should not want to see anyone put on a Sox uniform other than Rios or Konerko. Teahen's problem right now is that last year, he was a somewhat below average 3b. This year, he's been substantially worse than last year and worse than his career performance at that base, and his bat hasn't made up for that. Going down from below average hurts you a lot. Vizquel has been a more valuable 3b than Teahen. Plus, he has an OPS of like .400 against lefties.

QUOTE (Kenny Hates Prospects @ Jun 22, 2010 -> 03:03 PM) But yeah, under no circumstances should he be a regular position player right now. And if that's the case, then it is lunacy to have him in the big leagues.