Balta1701

QUOTE(AnthraxFan93 @ Jan 11, 2006 -> 09:14 AM) Carlos? He is also a FA Next year, and I believe that the Yankees will need to fill Sheffield's spot, as his contract is also up and he'll probably retire.

Joe Crede is not in the last year of his contract this year any more than he was last year. He has several more years of arbitration eligibility before he can become a FA.

QUOTE(AnthraxFan93 @ Jan 11, 2006 -> 09:11 AM) Though He will soon be a Yankee in the next couple of years. 1 year. He's a FA next offseason. The Yankees may very well wind up with a 3-4-5 of Lee, ARod, Lee.

Dick Durbin asked Alito this morning if he considered Roe to be the "Settled law" of the land. Justice Roberts used that phrase to describe Roe. Alito called it an important precedent, but did not agree that it was "Settled Law." I'd like to read that full exchange when the full quote becomes available somewhere just so I can read his full response on that one.

QUOTE(AnthraxFan93 @ Jan 11, 2006 -> 09:05 AM) I agree with you 100%, and most cubs fans are pissed about this.. there are some that fit our sterotype but I have some that are pissed.. Though they think Hendry is a great GM because of Lee and Rameriz... It doesn't matter how pissed off they are if they still buy tickets and merchandise. You do have to admit that some of his deals worked out all right though, like those 2. Problem is that their whole organization hasn't been smart in how they've worked with those pieces.

QUOTE(Cknolls @ Jan 11, 2006 -> 08:46 AM) You are kidding, right? The guy wrote speeches for Carter. Chris Matthews is so far to the left that he somehow unseated Bill O'Reilly for Media Matters's "Serial Misinformer of the year" award. Such gems as: Certainly helped.

QUOTE(Cknolls @ Jan 11, 2006 -> 08:37 AM) Nobody watches MSNBC. How about the Today show. They had Begala and Carville ( DNC hacks) on this morning. Does that count? The day before that, the only guest Today featured talking about Alito was Fred Thompson (Retired Republican Senator.)

So those 2 are having Hernia surgery, but Crede and Hermanson aren't?

QUOTE(BHAMBARONS @ Jan 11, 2006 -> 08:22 AM) Yes there is talk of Josh playing 1st and he played one game at 1st last year when Rogo went down with an injury. I also agree his footwork is still a big problem and I hope he improves this season because the guy can hit and did show some flashes of brilliance at the hot corner this season Didn't Crede take a while for his defense to develop also? Anywho, I still think we should pencil in Fields in 08 at 3rd right now...don't expect him to be ready after 1 year in AAA, expect him to take 2, and be somewhat happy that we at least have Crede under our control for 3 more years. There's nothing stopping us from going to arbitration with Crede, giving up just a little bit in arbitration each year, and then trading Crede the year before he becomes a FA. Incidentally, since Crede's back is still an issue, and Crede's still shown flashes of brilliance inbetween the inconsistency, letting him play here for another season or two would still give him the chance to massively raise his trade value, if he proves he is healthy enough to keep playing and finds a way to cut down on the slumps.

QUOTE(hi8is @ Jan 10, 2006 -> 10:06 PM) from the white sox perspective = crede's a health risk.... boras will not be tollerated.... crede wont be back after 2006. It could also be possible that they'll come to some sort of 2-3 year agreement in these negotiations with Crede, motivated in part by Fields's development, and they'll wait and make their decision on Crede once time passes. They're going to have to negotiate this year, and we know our team hates the arbitration process, so once they get past this stage, they won't have to deal with Boras's people for another couple years.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Jan 10, 2006 -> 12:40 PM) Specific issues aside for the moment, am I the only one who looks at the total historical package of Alito, and sees a flag waving in the wind? Honestly, the guy seems sort of spineless to me. His opinions appear to be greatly influenced by the suitability of response. Seems like he wants really badly to be a politician. Roberts, on the other hand, seemed rock solid and reliable. And far less politically-minded. From what I've read (which is admittedly not exactly volumes), and what I've seen of Alito, I'm not impressed. "Actually I voted against Roe v. Wade before I voted for it." "Samuel Alito. Whichever way the wind blows"

QUOTE(knightni @ Jan 10, 2006 -> 09:43 AM) They shouldn't have even lost game #1. :headshake We can't win more than 8 in a row. The computer must have taken that into account when thinking about game 1.

QUOTE(hammerhead johnson @ Jan 10, 2006 -> 04:13 PM) This is why I asked you if you were an NBA fan as opposed to a Bulls fan. Do you know Big Ben's history? He bounced around from team to team before he landed in Detroit. HE WASN'T BEING UTILIZED PROPERLY. Ain't that a strange concept? Read between the lines. Chandler is playing out of position. He ain't getting minutes. Last year, as a member of the "closing squad" that went on defensive runs in the 4th quarter, Tyson was really starting to take off. We didn't hold teams to the lowest FG% against in the NBA on the strength of our good looks, now did we? Chandler was a huge part of that. I think I agree with you on the "Chandler isn't being used properly and we need another big guy" angle, but I think there are more issues with Tyson right now, in particular his health and conditioning last summer. He's come out and admitted he didn't work as hard last summer as the year before because I believe he was getting married and didn't want to get hurt before signing a contract, and I think that has shown through this season too. The 1 thing I keep telling myself about Chandler though, is that he's still only 23. He's got a full contract to play through before he would really reach his "Prime years". He's younger than me. He may still very well have his best years ahead of him...especially if the team builds with him in mind by adding size/power in the middle. I still can't help but remember that Jermaine O'Neal really didn't start breaking out as a quality player until his 6th year. This is what happens when you draft a high schooler...it takes a while for them to grow into the part. I'm just going to hope Tyson does grow into something.

And he won't be the last.

QUOTE(robinventura23 @ Jan 10, 2006 -> 03:37 PM) Not very fond of Frank Thomas His namesake should NEVER be pitched to with the bases loaded.

QUOTE(SleepyWhiteSox @ Jan 10, 2006 -> 02:59 PM) Has a strange infatuation with a former poster. Joined Soxtalk on my birthday last year.

QUOTE(hi8is @ Jan 10, 2006 -> 02:59 PM) hi8is = hiatus hiatus: "A gap or interruption in space, time, or continuity; a break" anything i do on the internet is under the name hi8is.... its because im taking a break, an interruption from my everyday life.... im a nerd w00t I don't know why, but for some reason I've always despised the way that word sounds.

QUOTE(Yoda @ Jan 10, 2006 -> 02:54 PM) I was getting a bit lonely at the Dagobah System and ever since the Galactic Empire was destroyed, I thought it was safe to come to a place where I could socialize with people. Aren't you dead?

3rd thread's a charm!

NCC-1701 = Registry number of the starship Enterprise. Balta = a nerd who knows things like the registry number of the starship Enterprise.

QUOTE(RME JICO @ Jan 10, 2006 -> 02:06 PM) Not if I was an NFL coach, because it is tampering to talk to other teams. I understand your point, but I cannot see why they would be ecstatic for only getting a 4th round pick. Because it's better than firing him and having to pay off the rest of his contract while getting no 4th round pick.

QUOTE(Spiff @ Jan 10, 2006 -> 01:28 PM) What is funny is that the first game was much closer than people are making it sound. Car Chi 1st Downs 13 15 Total Yards 238 258 Passing 183 136 Rushing 55 122 Penalties 7-62 9-75 3rd Down 4-17 3-13 4th Down 1-2 0-0 Turnovers 2 1 Possession 29:18 30:42 Chicago's scoring drives: 3 plays 8 yards, 4 plays 3 yards, 8 plays 44 yards. Now, give the Bears those same offensive numbers...except back 1 of the safeties off of the line because they have to guard against the deep pass, and add in another 30+ passing yards for the Bears anyway just based on their QB making better decisions, and what would happen? That game was close because the Bears had a QB who got 122 yards out of his urnning backs but could only convert 3-13 on 3rd down and only threw for 136 yards. When you have a working running game you should be able to do a lot better than that as a QB, especially on 3rd down (which should, if the run is working, be mostly short).

QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ Jan 10, 2006 -> 01:07 PM) What?? It's about market dictation sir.....the market doesn't dictate the fact you have to pay a guy 12 million a year for 5 years to just play great defense. You pay scorers that kind of money, and get guys who play great defense for MUCH less. I agree defense is VERY important, but it doesn't cost that kind of money, which is why I consider Tyson's contract to be AWFUL. My only question on Tyson's contract is this one...was there any other team prepared to offer him that much last season?

QUOTE(hammerhead johnson @ Jan 10, 2006 -> 12:43 PM) Actually, from everything that I hear nowadays, it's more like 1 out of every 7 or 8. I used to hear that 10% figure all the time back in the nineties. In the case of Cowboys, it's probably something like 33%. Do any of them like pudding?

QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ Jan 10, 2006 -> 12:54 PM) Well done witesoxfan.....Nolan Ryan has always been VERY VERY overrated due to his longetivity, yet Blyleven is dissed for his. Although Ryan had a million strikeouts too, which is the main reason he's in the hall. And a few no-hitters on top of those strikeouts.