Milkman delivers

QUOTE (qwerty @ Oct 10, 2010 -> 11:46 PM) How about this? What's that?

QUOTE (Felix @ Oct 9, 2010 -> 12:56 PM) AMC says hi, especially once Walking Dead starts up. I don't think any network is even close to FX.

QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Oct 9, 2010 -> 06:30 PM) The Sox took on $120M in new contracts in 2009. Yeah, I want to know where they rank in the MLB in regards to payroll.

QUOTE (joeynach @ Oct 8, 2010 -> 08:09 PM) I dont disagree with you, I think the Phillies are a fine model. They seem to make moves with winning the world series in mind, not just winning the division or getting to the post season. However, I read a really good article I think in Forbes that highlighted how the Phillies were able to make a sustained playoff runs, become and stay a world series contender, and really cement themselves as baseball elite. The article highlighted the sacrifices and strategic planning that was set forth in the late 1990's that laid the foundation for the Phillies team you see today and the last 5 or 6 seasons. Basically the article said the Phillies success in 2008, 2009, 2010 all started when the team made a conscious decision back in the mid to late 1990s to be bad. They traded away their best player in Schilling, committed to reduce payroll, and planned to stock pile high draft picks for next several years. The idea was that they didnt feel they could compete in the current landscape, both economically speaking and player personnel wise. They felt trapped by poor attendance and a dilapidated stadium. So knowing that their new stadium was a few years away, they decided to bite the bullet, put up with fans and media getting on their backs about fielding a poor team and plan for the future. Low and behold they get their new stadium (I think 2003), revenue increases considerably, and they have draft picks such as Utley, Howard, Hamels, Rollins, Werth, Victorino etc on the rise. Their young picks turn out to be stars and they decide to both lock up their own guys with mutually beneficial long term contracts, but also begin to spend $$ effectively to surround their talented core with solid veteran and role players (Lee, Halladay, Ibanez, Polanco, Lidge, etc) . They make splashes for real impact players, the type than can win the World Series for you not just help you get past the Braves. Several 90+ Win seasons, division championships, 1 WS title, 2 NL Pennants later the Phillies plan has come to fruition and the city, team and fans are reaping the reward of effective planning and PLENTY OF PATIENCE!! Man, I've wanted the Sox to do something like this for the past few seasons. Nobody has the patience for it, though.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 8, 2010 -> 09:37 PM) So people are allowed to compare them to other teams, but when the other teams comparisons are used back, that doesn't belong... Sure that makes sense. He was talking about the Twins under the "guise" of talking about Ozzie in the White Sox portion of the site in order to take a dig at people. I don't see how it's not considered baiting, other than the fact that he's an admin. If he had said the same thing in the Diamond Club in one of the threads discussing the Twins, it would make sense. That was just an obvious bait, sorry.

FX has got to be the best overall station at this point.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Oct 8, 2010 -> 05:25 PM) That sums up how I feel about the commentary on the Twins/White Sox matchup too. Then perhaps you should avoid the forum in which the White Sox are always discussed? I see no reason why a post regarding mismanagement of a team that isn't the White Sox should be mentioned in the White Sox forum unless it were only meant to bait certain posters. I'm not a mod, though, so what do I know.

QUOTE (JPN366 @ Oct 8, 2010 -> 05:30 PM) No. This obsession with singing has to stop. Who the f*** doesn't sing? I mean in the shower, in the car, when you're drunk, etc. I'm not talking about going on American Idol.

It's Kind of a Funny Story was awesome, in my opinion. If someone else sees it, let me know.

QUOTE (Jenks Heat @ Oct 8, 2010 -> 01:40 PM) Losing Quentin and Konerko and replacing them with Crawford does not sound like a good idea. I love the people that say the White Sox are cheap yet they can have a $100M while being cheap. Do they want Crawford, I am sure they do. Will they overpay to get him, no. Will Sox fans be pissed that they did not overpay, yes. I am really glad they did not sign Hunter, Fukodome and Alphonso Soriano, so I will give them the benefit of the doubt. I'd like to know where the White Sox stand in comparison to the rest of the league in terms of payroll (the amount they're paying, not including money that's being covered by other teams). I have a feeling they're closer to the middle of the pack than the top. I'm not saying they're cheap exactly, but I don't think they spend an especially high amount. $100 million sounds like a ton, but I'm starting to think that quite a few other teams are in that range.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 8, 2010 -> 12:29 PM) Has it occured to anyone, through all the anger, that PART of the reason we fall short on free agents is that the team is willing to pay what they see as the value of the player, and not overpay? That its an organizational philosophy? Because I find that much more likely than the idea that they do it for publicity. This team has been upper echelon in payroll for 5 seasons in a row now, its not like they don't spend money, so it seems silly to try to "fake" interest in signing people. People here seem to be letting their frustrations with the results of 2010 color their judgment. The whole publicity stunt thing just doesn't make sense. If they're smart enough to know not to overpay, then they're smart enough to know that you can't get the stud free agents by offering a "fair" contract. You overpay to get these guys. That's how you get them.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Oct 8, 2010 -> 11:38 AM) With regard to Ozzie, I don't think he's ever been on the hot seat. It was a matter of whether he wanted to stay or not. Williams said to the media that his job was there if he wanted it, but that he could leave too, and they would just hire someone else. Which is what I said. QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 8, 2010 -> 11:38 AM) Honestly I don't see it as being any different as when the same people repeat that over and over and over about whoever they hate in the Sox organization. There's a difference in bringing it up in threads discussing the topic or even in PHT, and bringing it up in the Diamond Club. One's part of a discussion, the other is an attempt at baiting. I now know that he was joking, though.

What the hell is that from?

In a pig's eye!

Go to Hell!

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Oct 8, 2010 -> 10:51 AM) It was partly a weak attempt at humor, but they can be comparable situations. The Sox keep getting beat by the same team in their division, while every one in charge keeps their jobs. The Twins are repeatedly unable to win a single game in the postseason, yet there is not talk about Gardy being on the hot seat. At some point, you have to look at him and say, yeah the division titles are great, but the ass-kickings in the playoffs have to stop. To be fair, there's never any talk of Ozzie being on the hot seat either. It's always just fan speculation (for both teams, I'd imagine). I also wouldn't be surprised to see Gardenhire let go this year or in the next few years if this keeps up. You are right that there needs to a point where enough is enough.

D'oh, didn't notice which thread this was. I love jalapeños and anything spicy, but candied jalapeños sound disgusting.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Oct 8, 2010 -> 06:52 AM) If they acquired Crawford, and I believe that is a gigantic longshot, the Sox have not given another team's FA more than $20 million total in 14 years, I think he would play LF, Pierre CF and Rios RF, assuming that didn't mean the end of Alex Rios with the White Sox. Oney hinted in his tweets the White Sox may get what he termed a "real" CF. I thought Rios was fine, but apparently Ozzie projects him more as a RF. AAAAHHHHHH!!!! The stupidity in that comment is ridiculous. I wish nothing but the worst on all of the Guillens.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Oct 7, 2010 -> 08:23 PM) I can't believe Ozzie melted down in a playoff game to the point that he got himself kicked out of the game! How pathetic is that! This seems unnecessary and an obvious way to get a rise out of people.

QUOTE (Jenksy Cat @ Oct 8, 2010 -> 12:34 AM) Yep, he just wins. Except in the playoffs. Viva La Twins - Greatest Baseball franchise in the worrrrrrrld Against the Sox, yes he does. I don't understand what you're getting off on. This must be how Cubs fans feel when they don't make the playoffs and the Sox do. Just hope for them to lose and be happy you're not the only loser.

QUOTE (Jenksy Cat @ Oct 7, 2010 -> 09:29 PM) THIS IS A DIFFERENT TWINS TEAM THIS YEAR!!!!!!!!!! Remember how many of you said that? No it's not, same old s***, same old team. Let's remember that the next time we're all over the Twins nuts for being the greatest franchise in the history of sports. Should we also remember it when they take the division again next year?

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Oct 7, 2010 -> 08:02 PM) 1908 Cubs Cubs fans Jim Thome World Series Jinx Twins should have known better. I might just be really tired, but what's the correlation?

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Oct 8, 2010 -> 06:44 AM) No f***ing accountability!!!!! Why do people do this? Do you actually think the Sox show accountability? Just baiting?

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Oct 7, 2010 -> 09:13 PM) Anyone hear about this Roberto Alomar accusation? That's an old story. Or I have psychic visions without even realizing it.

More specifically, can you sing and sound like any actual singers? I noticed the other day that one of my friends does a spot-on Jay-Z, while another guy I know does a pretty good Johnny Cash. I can do a really good Bob Seger, and occasionally Elvis if my voice is right. Anyone else?