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QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 23, 2009 -> 09:06 AM) Calling for the extinction of a race of people shouldn't get you an audience with the United States, and neither should a rogue nuclear program. That is the kind of thing that shouldn't be rewarded. So we should just stand by, turn up our noses, and let both happen? Negotiations are not a reward. Negotiations are something 2 countries who have diverging interests undertake to try to find ways to agree to benefit both. We didn't reward the Soviets by negotiating with them. We didn't reward the Libyans by negotiating with them.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 23, 2009 -> 08:53 AM) I don't know what to think of him yet. Honestly, I don't claim to be any kind of a draft expert, but its hard to argue with the production we have gotten out of the minor leagues, until very recently, especially out of our first round guys. As you move up into the Top 10, that is a lot of money to give away annually. At least looking at where he was drafted, I'd say each of the last 2 drafts we've gotten very good value out of our first round pick given the spot that they were picked. You could argue that we've done that the last 3 also (you're not going to get 100% stars with mid to late 1st round picks.)

I love the phrase "ERA Down to 2.08". Anyway...that's a couple consecutive wins for ZG. Up to 15 on the season. That argument, that he's not "Winning games" suddenly looking weaker.

QUOTE (WCSox @ Sep 23, 2009 -> 08:58 AM) No "love fest" here. But I am perplexed at your irrational hatred of the guy. Dude helped us win a World Series for us and was a dominant closer in 2007 and 2008. Most rational Sox fans would be rooting for a guy like that to return to dominance, not for him to fail and be DFA'd. You know, that is actually a good point...the team needs to intervene a bit with Jenks's offseason, get him either training or throwing a bit differently since he's no longer just a kid...but he'd be an excellent candidate for a comeback player next year. He can still fire it up hthere and still has good stuff, but it's less consistent and his control is worse. Those are things that can be fixed.

QUOTE (WCSox @ Sep 23, 2009 -> 08:58 AM) No "love fest" here. But I am perplexed at your irrational hatred of the guy. Dude helped us win a World Series for us and was a dominant closer in 2007 and 2008. Most rational Sox fans would be rooting for a guy like that to return to dominance, not for him to fail and be DFA'd. You know, that is actually a good point...the team needs to intervene a bit with Jenks's offseason, get him either training or throwing a bit differently since he's no longer just a kid...but he'd be an excellent candidate for a comeback player next year. He can still fire it up hthere and still has good stuff, but it's less consistent and his control is worse. Those are things that can be fixed.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 23, 2009 -> 08:51 AM) Well that and Deng has to stay healthy enough to play 75 or so games. I did say standing in the corner doing nothing right? I figured that counts. He has to stand to walk to the bench in whatever suit he has that night.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 23, 2009 -> 08:48 AM) They seem to be set on "talking" to Iran. If there is any kind of a walkout, it pretty much cinches that it won't happen. The "Being a d**che just because" foreign policy was tried for the last 8 years. Really didn't get us anywhere. Canada...etc., no one cares if they make a protest. We ought to encourage them to do so. Hell, more countries ought to do so. Just not the ones who actually need to do the heavy lifting; you undermine your own case if with that policy.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 23, 2009 -> 08:55 AM) They don't contain any funky chemicals that would be unsafe? I know they are super durable and strong, that is obvious because of their normal usage. They've got to be safer than FEMA trailers.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 23, 2009 -> 08:49 AM) There are supposed to be thousands of them just rusting on the west coast. Any idea if they are safe? I can't imagine they were designed to be lived in. They're actually safe and quite cheap. They're built so that they can be stackable with a fair amount of cargo weight sitting on top of them (think about the way you see a container ship loaded with like 8 layers of them). It's a bit small...and we have a fair glut of housing already, but its a cute idea.

QUOTE (bmags @ Sep 23, 2009 -> 08:45 AM) has there ever been this kind of "aww shucks, i'm dumb" type politician before? George W. Bush.

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Sep 23, 2009 -> 06:49 AM) I think the Bulls will do fine. I'm sure they'll tread water a bit without Gordon, but i can see them being competitive behind Rose, Salmons and Deng. The Bulls this season will go as far as Tyrus and Deng can take them. Salmons I expect to be solid but not great and to improve our defense in the backcourt. Rose should take a solid step forward at the least, hopefully adding to his jump shot game, getting to the line more, and no longer being a sieve on defense. Noah will hopefully keep improving on both O and D, hopefully such that he isn't getting outmuscled as much by guys in the post or on rebounds. That assumes he's hit the weight room this summer. Tyrus and Deng though...I really have no idea what to expect from them. If we get the Deng we should have had 2 years ago...the 20 PPG, 8 RPG guy with the solid outside shot who can also create by driving the lane on occasion, yay. If we get the Deng from last year who stood in the corner not doing much...well. And Tyrus...well...what more can be said. If we're back in the boat where our small lineup is our default lineup...uck. How does Salmons, Hinrich, Rose, Pargo, Deng sound to you as a lineup?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 23, 2009 -> 06:39 AM) Good point. You have to imagine that they will look to the NL and the NL west first of all. The last place they want to send these guys is where they will be playing 18/19 games a year against Tampa. The NL West is pretty loaded with young guys too. San Fran as a destination sounds like a really solid fit. Dodgers less so. You know who needs a corner OF who brings offense? The Diamondbacks. Upton for Upton? Or an Upton Upton OF?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 23, 2009 -> 06:12 AM) We also have to hope that the Sox make the right pick this time... You didn't like Mitchell?

QUOTE (joeynach @ Sep 22, 2009 -> 11:31 PM) When the A's look at trimming payroll this year and see an arb eligible raise for Wuertz they will deal him. But that doesn't mean it'll be at a reasonable price.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 22, 2009 -> 08:48 PM) Well that pretty much clinches him being back with us next year... If it's something serious, he could be a legit FA, if not offered arb.

QUOTE (mr_genius @ Sep 22, 2009 -> 07:39 PM) f*** that, i'm not building anything for free, dude. But then you'd own it and you could rent it out to the government.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Sep 22, 2009 -> 07:14 PM) You can package guys together. And then find a team willing to take on $15-$20 million rather than $5-$10 million?

QUOTE (mr_genius @ Sep 22, 2009 -> 07:26 PM) i didn't know that. i kinda feel bad now. You could build it yourself.

QUOTE (mr_genius @ Sep 22, 2009 -> 06:57 PM) i have developed a system, which has saved or created, over 1,000,000 successful strikes against non-existent missiles. true story Here's $20 billion/year and the governorship of Alaska

6 scoreless, 2 hit innings for Greinke vs. the Red Sox tonight.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Sep 22, 2009 -> 06:44 PM) Is Lexi in another slump? Seems like it to me. When you can't score runners from second on singles, you have to get key hits or you ultimately lose close games. Bad at bat, Lexi and advantage Twinks. He's hitting .296 this month (.300 before that at bat).

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Sep 22, 2009 -> 06:33 PM) I wouldn't pencil anyone in for next year among the position players except Beckham.Everyone else is trade bait. For the right offer of course, but who is likely to offer up anything major for Konerko, Rios, Pierzynski, Quentin, or Getz/Nix?

QUOTE (son of a rude @ Sep 22, 2009 -> 06:18 PM) I assumed he was talking about BJ, but I think i may be wrong. Why in gods name would the dbacks do that trade? Because some rattlesnakes have developed a hybrid toxin that is both a neurotoxin and a hemotoxin. They must have some of the neurotoxins killin' brain cells. You could maybe get them to do Upton for Beckham + 1.

I think we need to straighten out our Uptons.

SOB Rios homered!