Milkman delivers

QUOTE (bmags @ Apr 22, 2011 -> 10:17 AM) last year we evaluated hudson based off 3-4 starts too. You are always good for a concise and apt statement in a very argumentative thread. It's awesome.

QUOTE (Paint it Black @ Apr 22, 2011 -> 08:53 AM) Just because Danks didn't sign the extension doesn't mean he wont. He's simply betting that he can get more money, and I don't really blame him. Ultimately I think he signs if the Sox pony up for 5 years which in this particular case I have no problem with. He has shown he can stay healthy and I think he has been the best pitcher on the team the past 3 years. How do you "think" something that is a fact? Danks HAS been the best starter, and there is no question. Although now that I've said that, I'm sure Balta or someone who loves to argue will try to refute it

Yay!

And the Sox have given us some optimism for tonight, so there's a relief.

QUOTE (knightni @ Apr 21, 2011 -> 07:40 PM) You are correct, Mr. Rhombus. QUOTE (103 mph screwball @ Apr 21, 2011 -> 07:41 PM) That hurt my feelings. BOOO! Haha, no offense meant by it. It's just that a surgeon performing a procedure and guys making millions of dollars to play a game are two entirely different things.

QUOTE (103 mph screwball @ Apr 21, 2011 -> 06:35 PM) I don't think so. I think they are human beings that react to stress like other human beings. If you think that a "professional" can not be negatively affected by booing from the home crowd, how would you like it if you were having surgery and people in the operating room were booing the surgeon. I don't see that as a positive. Since I want the Sox to win BADLY (getting depressed I'm ashamed to say), I hope for things that are positive. They can not be motivated more than they already are. They need to loosen up. Konerko is one the most uptight players and I think that rubs off on the rest of the team. How about Konerko in a Flash costume? Might give him an edge to keep him from getting picked off. Wow, I'm trying to think of the analogy I mocked earlier this week for being terrible, but it doesn't come to mind. It doesn't matter anyway, as this one is twice as bad.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Apr 21, 2011 -> 04:39 PM) Clayton Kershaw is a stud. Feels like we're watching the makings of a HOF career. It's like we hear this a couple of times a year now. This is nothing against Kershaw, as he just may do that, but it seems like two or three players get talked about each year as though they're the next big thing. They sign big deals and sort of lose their luster.

QUOTE (Brian @ Apr 21, 2011 -> 04:49 PM) WEEDS comes back June 27th. Don't know why I still watch the show but I do. You watch a lot of television, my friend.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Apr 21, 2011 -> 02:48 PM) I figured you'd be a fan. I really didn't mean to do that but hey, it just shows that I'm still more powerful than you. Pfft, despite being dead for over 8 years, the guy in my avatar is still probably healthier than yours.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 21, 2011 -> 02:44 PM) Agreed Instead of me having to respond to each and every post I enjoy (although I do like padding my post count right now in hopes of getting to 15,000 soon), can we get a function on here like Facebook where I can just "like" a post?

QUOTE (hi8is @ Apr 21, 2011 -> 02:42 PM) what universe did we end up in? You can't complain. This is currently the least pessimistic thread on the site.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Apr 21, 2011 -> 02:33 PM) So I was trying to quote Milkmans original quote to you and I accidentally edited it, ha. So what you quoted isn't what he originally said, sorry about that. Eh, it'd be cool either way. I'm sure under both circumstances, Val would've found a deep respect for wite.

That would've been incredible, what with Kilmer dressed in his Mark Twain attire and such. No wait. That would've been...perfect.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Apr 21, 2011 -> 02:25 PM) Yes I do Look, jerk. You already got on my bad side by not dropping the perfect line on Val Kilmer. Let's not take this to the next level.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Apr 21, 2011 -> 02:10 PM) Thanks for stirring the pot... Oh... wait... you're right... This is a message board, your rightful place to come and express your differing points of view. The only thing that's good for is boasting your ego. Grow up man. Obvious sarcasm, guy. Do you really think I'd be stupid enough to blow up immediately after I just made a post about having healthy arguments and discussion?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 21, 2011 -> 02:02 PM) agreed Oh wait, I just realized this works on two levels. Nice

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 21, 2011 -> 02:02 PM) agreed GO TO HELL

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Apr 21, 2011 -> 02:02 PM) it's just a waiting game - you know he's going to screw up and he's going to do it when they can least afford it. He is not a good 3b. You know this. They're in a seven-game losing streak. I wouldn't mind if brought Greg Norton back and put him there for a game. You have to do something different to attempt to get things back on track.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Apr 21, 2011 -> 01:56 PM) The point is this: someone who is optimistic will never be convinsed of a pessimists perspective and visa versa. It's just good for butting heads - nothing else. I've got no clue why people who are taking an optimistic point of view are even viewing - let along responding to - the stuff in the doom thread. There's no point in trying to sway others or be critical towards people who don't share their views. I suggest we all just let each other be and be chill. Unless there is some ego based need to stir up s***... Than carry on ( that's for all you who are talking s*** in the other thread. ) I refuse to even read that stuff over there I'm going to state my differing viewpoints as much as possible on a message board. There is no meaningful discussion otherwise, and that is the entire point of a message board. A thread entirely devoted to optimism you will have two posts: one stating the reasons for optimism and hundreds that basically just say "agreed". The same applies to pessimistic threads.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Apr 21, 2011 -> 01:47 PM) The 4th OF is a child right? There's no way thats an adult.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Apr 21, 2011 -> 01:45 PM) Come on brother - you've got an entire thread to go parade criticism. Don't bring that here man. I tried to keep it out of this thread, but that was just an absurd thought. Don't boo them because it might basically hurt their feelings? GTFO. And to be honest, I don't understand why there should be a thread completely devoid of discussion and arguments for the sake of keeping it wholly "optimistic", especially when every "pessimistic" thread is filled with people trying to tear down the basic idea of the thread.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Apr 21, 2011 -> 01:41 PM) Its really not that confusing at all. There is reason to be optimistic, its early in the season, the Sox on paper seemingly have a good team, there is plenty of time for the team to click and win a bunch of games. At the same time, if they play the same way they did over the last week or they are going to lose a bunch more, and eventually time wont be on their side. You want to fix the problems as soon as possible. Hence the statement, they need to wake up, because if they keep screwing around, eventually it wont be April itll be July and time wont be on their side. He gets it. We all got it. He was making a joke because it was right there to be made, and it was funny.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 21, 2011 -> 01:11 PM) It is about time for a nice Ozzie meltdown to take some attention away from the team. His meltdown should be directed at the team in private. It shouldn't be a meltdown just to get people from talking about how bad the team is. He could do both, I suppose, but he absolutely needs to do the first.

QUOTE (103 mph screwball @ Apr 21, 2011 -> 01:08 PM) They are too tight. They need something to make them stop thinking about failure. Ozzie needs to go bezerk like Maddon did at the Cell to the point of making the clubhouse laugh. They need to plunk Lopez and clear the benches. The need something unusual or funny to distract them from the fact that they are not playing well. This is why booing them at the Cell does not help even though it is every paying fan's right. They know they are sucking. They don't need to be reminded. In fact booing them hurts the team and makes them more likely to do things that tended to generate boos to begin with. Trying harder does not help. Stress that is too high causes your brain not to work as well and gripping the bat a little tighter can make a difference. Boo lack of effort. I don't see lack of effort. They need to all do a shot of their favorite beverage in the clubhouse before the top of the first. They need Paully to wear a spiderman outfit in the club house. They need distraction and relaxation from whatever works for them. Then a win will happen. Then another....and this part of the season will be a memory and playing and watching baseball will be fun again. Hilarious. It's like you're considering these paid professionals to be children on a little league team.

LOL, that says so much. I understand the feeling.