TheBigHurt

Jay Mariotti! *EDIT* Damn you, Drew!

Can't wait to see you at the plate for the first time as a White Sox player, Jim! Welcome to the Chicago White Sox! :

All I can say is... YES!!!!!

Welcome to... SOXTALK.COOOOOM!

Frank playing with the A's? That will work for us!

QUOTE(sayitaintso @ Jan 6, 2006 -> 03:21 PM) Cubs to White Sox Conversion Form Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Chicago White Sox Fan Club! Due to an unprecedented volume of requests, we are currently processing only fan conversion registrations for Chicago Cub fans. Conversion requests from other teams will be accepted once all Cub requests are processed. We expect this to take a number of weeks based on current backlog of requests. Please take a few moments to fill out the conversion form below. This will help us get to know you better and prescribe any required counseling to assist you in your recovery from your previous fan experience. Please Print: Name:___________________________ Address:___________________________ City, State, and Zip:_____________________________ 1. Please indicate the last time you watched the Chicago Cubs win the pennant: ( ) 1945 (please leave this form at the front desk of your nursing home) ( ) Have never witnessed this event 2. Please indicate your favorite moments in Cubs history: ( ) Carmen Fanzone trumpeting the National Anthem ( ) Lou Brock traded to the Cardinals for Ernie Broglio in 1964 ( ) The College of Coaches in the early 60's ( ) Lee Smith grooving a fastball to Steve Garvey in game 4 of the 1984 NLCS ( ) Brant Brown dropping a fly ball in 1998, which forced a 1 game playoff with the Giants ( ) Grounder goes between Leon Durham's legs during game 5 of the 1984 NLCS ( ) Fan (a.k.a Steve Bartman) interfering with a foul ball during game 6 of the 2003 NLCS (should have blown up Alex Gonzalez' mitt) ( ) Leo Durocher's AWOL visit to his sons' Military School during 1969 pennant run ( ) A black cat running in front of Ron Santo during a critical 1969 series in Shea Stadium ( ) Future Hall of Famer, Greg Maddux not tendered an offer and signs with the Atlanta Braves ( ) Atlanta. Braves, featuring Greg Maddux, sweep Cubs out of the 1989 playoffs ( ) Don Young dropping a fly ball in 1969 ( ) Mark Grace not tendered an offer by the Cubs, sign with Diamondbacks and wins World Series ( ) Manager Lee Elia's profanity filled tirade at the beginning of the 1983 season ( ) Sammy Sosa getting caught using a corked bat during the 2003 season ( ) Cubs blow an 8 game August lead and finish 8 games behind the 1969 Mets ( ) Cubs reliever Dickie Noles drinks full case of beer and attacks Cincinnati police after game ( ) Michael Jordan follows through on his 6th inning RBI double against the Cubs - April 7th 1994 - to tie the score 3. Reasons you believe the Cubs have not won a World Series since 1908: (check all that apply) ( ) The curse of the goat ( ) Lack of managing ( ) The curse of the goat ( ) Lack of pitching ( ) The curse of the goat ( ) Lack of hitting ( ) The curse of the goat ( ) Lack of defense ( ) The curse of the goat ( ) Bad calls by umpires 4. Have you experienced any of the following after another inevitable Cubs loss: (check all that apply) ( ) Headache ( ) Uncontrolled anger ( ) Heartache ( ) Holes punched in doors or walls ( ) Nausea ( ) Smashed TV screens ( ) Depression ( ) Avoided White Sox fans far days 5. Is October your least favorite time of the year? ( ) Yes ( ) No 6. Are you tired of saying, "Wait till next year"? ( ) Yes ( ) No 7. Are you ready to admit that: ( ) Harold Baines was better than Keith Moreland ( ) John Garland is better than Matt Karchner ( ) Ozzie Guillen was better than Shawon Dunston ( ) Ozzie Guillen is better than Dusty Baker ( ) Harry Caray was better with the White Sox ( ) The next Cub century will be no better than the last ( ) The ivy on the outfield walls serves no purpose other than housing annoying pests (like the rest of the place) Once you have completed this form, please forward it to The Cell. Then you must burn all of your remaining Cub clothing, memorabilia, and associated reminders. After reviewing your request, the White Son Fan Club will contact you with notification of acceptance or rejection. If accepted, you will receive: A recommended recuperation program which includes a recording of "Go Go White Sox" over and over again An opportunity to obtain tickets to the 2005 World Series at US Cellular Field Posters of Steve Stone and Ion Garland in White Sox uniforms A dart board sporting the picture of Sammy Sosa A copy of our popular handbook "Harassing Cub Fans for Fun and Profit' A one year subscription to a weekly support group for ex-Cub fans in your area. If rejected, you will receive: Our pity and condolences, plus a 10 second video capturing the past years of Cub highlights in head-to-head competition against the White Sox narrated by George Ball. I hereby renounce the Chicago Cubs for all eternity on this the _______Day of _______, 2005 (Signed)___________________________________________ (Official Use Only) ( ) Approved ( ) Declined CC: Jerry Reinsdorf <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Wow.

QUOTE(WinningUgly85 @ Jan 6, 2006 -> 02:39 PM) A day in my life on the North Side Years ago my first grade teacher explains to our class that she's a Cubs fan. She asks us to raise our hands if we were Cubs fans, too. Not really knowing what a Cubs fan was at the time but wanting to be just like the teacher, most of the class then launch their hands into the air like fireworks. All except a few others and myself. Teacher asks me why I decided to be different. I say, "Because I'm not a Cubs fan," "Then what are you?" "Why, I'm proud to be a Sox fan," my teacher is a little flustered now. She asks me why I am a Sox fan. "Well, my grandfather and my dad are Sox fans, so I'm a Sox fan, too." My teacher then goes on to say. "That's no reason, what if your grandfather was a moron, and your dad was a moron. What would you be then?" "Then I'd be a Cubs fan." <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ROFL.

ROFL!

Buck and McCarver blow. I'd much rather listen to that ass chris Berman, at least he has some damn enthusiasm... "Back, back, back, GOOOOOOOONNNNEEEE!!!!!" Compared to... "It's going... back at the wall... this ball is GONE. Podsenik. Home run." If you remember the call (or numerous calls with bass when there should be shouting), all you have to do is imagine it in your head again.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Dec 29, 2005 -> 03:22 PM) It is legal to tape the game for your own personal viewing. it is illegal to make copies and distribute them to other people, especially if there is money involved. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ugh... DOI. Shi-aaat. I guess I'll HAVE to wait for that DVD.

Excuse my ignorance, but I thought it was perfectly legal to tape a game? O_O Dunno if I'll even be able to afford the DVD when it coems out. Besides that, I'm very obsessive. LMAO.

Well, the replay of the WS Game 2 is on tonight. I just today (what great timing) got DirecTV and my TV does not have connections enough to set up my VCR to be able to tape it now that it's moved from channel 37 to six hundred-something, rofl, but I've taped every postseason game up to this point, and I REALLY want this game on tape (Paulie, GRAND SLAM! Pods, GAME WINNING HOMER!) and this may seem like a strange request, but it's my only hope right now with the limited amount of time I have, I was hoping maybe someone could tape it for me (without commercials if possible? XD) and I could buy it from that person? Pay the shipping, whatever. I know, wierd, but it's my only hope. LMK if anyone can help me out (can PM me or AIM me as well). Thanks.

When I saw that line, I chuckled to myself.

Damn, I'm good! Take the quiz: Which White Sox Postseason Moment Are You? Jermaine Dye's GW 1B in Game 4 You are professional, well spoken for and an MVP in every sense of the word Quizzes by myYearbook.com -- the World's Biggest Yearbook!

Whoa, now that Garland has been traded, how exactly are the Sox gonna opt to get at least another lefty in the pen? O_o

This is great news, but how the hell can anyone say trade Count or say that there's no reason to jeep him? O_o

I've been trying to go off memory, and I realize the bullpen needs arms, but I just realized how much they need some. If I am not mistaken, aren't there only 4 arms in the pen right now? Those 4 being Cotts, Politte, Hermanson, and Jenks? And to be honest, with Jenks in the mix, what exactly is Hermy's role going to be? And as far as future bullpen arms go, who would be a real good fit? And should they try to get another lefty? Just wondering people's thoughts (or known facts) on this.

What I meant was does that mean they won't be returning (Crede mainly)?

With the arbitration thing and all, and the news on Garland, what's up with Crede? Is he staying or leaving, or is it unknown? Are there any rumors circulationg? *EDIT* And what about Contreras?

In a way, I'm kinda bumping this, cuz I'm not exactly sure either. I know last night was the deadline so I need some info, too.

Timo I can obviously see, but you'll really have to tell me why everyone is happy that Willie's gone, cuz I don't see what's so great about losing him.

I honestly can't wait for this. Literally. I'm taping all the games as they replay them on Comcast. But the damn TV guide is a crappy one and I turned on teh TV an hour late, didn't get AJ's Homer in the first on tape, which u have to admit, was almost the most exciting moment in the playoffs. It was like "YES! Sox are gonna do it this time!" Maybe I'll wait for this after all.

QUOTE(robinventura23 @ Dec 16, 2005 -> 03:51 PM) More like Scott Roughed-Up Corn. The Joe Borchard of pitchers. Mike Devereaux <{POST_SNAPBACK}> A guy I somehow miss, rofl. El Duque

Rock, as long as that gif of Quagmire is your avatar, I think people are going to have a hard time paying attention to any other pic you post XD

ROFL