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QUOTE (FlySox87 @ Jul 18, 2011 -> 08:49 AM) To be totally honest, I'm just gonna assume every horrible thing I've ever heard about Detroit and avoid it entirely. This might sound weird, but the thing I find fascinating about cities like Chicago and New York is that they're sort of...umm...Gotham-esque. Those pictures of the South Bronx, and the horror stories I've heard about Cabrini Green and the Robert Taylor Homes, all that crap happened within mere miles of beautiful, wealthy downtown areas like Manhattan and the Mag Mile. I find pictures like this one really interesting, with this girl so close yet so far. But Detroit doesn't have any of that duality. The whole place just sucks. QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Jul 18, 2011 -> 09:00 AM) I lived in Ann Arbor for 5 years and would go to Detroit for events (sports mostly) and although the stadiums may be nice and there are some really nice old buildings still left, I would guess about 75% of them (even around the sports stadiums which are all pretty close to each other except for where the Pistons play) are abandoned and falling apart. That city has so little hope to really turn it around, there just isnt the money/work there to do so. Now, the suburbs around it have a chance to make money still (Grosse Pointe, etc) but that city is to beaten down to save. The only movement that may have a chance is if artists decide to move there real cheap and start attracting different small businesses. This site has some amazing photos of abandoned buildings in Detroit.

Pardon me if this has already been posted. (Some NSFW language)

Yes, that's what she said.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Jul 18, 2011 -> 11:06 AM) Dick Allen can add this one to his hit list: Thank you White Sox!

When will you 2 come over to my bedroom? Tonight at 11pm works for me. Make sure to bring robes.

Unfortunately I have a restraining order against him. You'll have to check it out all on your own...or ask Balta to help out.

So you'd rather inspect these stains yourself?

Quite expensive to have a CSI dude come in to analyze the material.

Yikes. We could be in sole possession of 4th place after tonight's action.

QUOTE (FlySox87 @ Jul 17, 2011 -> 06:08 PM) If you want to see another interesting set of pictures on Google Earth, go to the South Bronx and pick out some of the ones from the late eighties and early nineties (such as here, here and here). There are many more like these in that area from that time period. You expect that sort of scenery in Chechnya or Mogadishu, but in New York City? Only miles away from the riches of Manhattan? Freaky. I take it you haven't visited modern day Detroit recently. It's all that and worse. Abandoned skyscrapers and all.

QUOTE (kapkomet @ Jul 17, 2011 -> 05:42 PM) Is this in Chicago or the one in Austin? Austin QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 17, 2011 -> 06:32 PM) Got your message bud....hold out hope for the other reputable organization ...I think that is still an awesome opportunity! Keep your head up! Thanks Mark

Here comes the pen. Very nice start by Penny.

No way we win this division with Ozzie and his bone headed decisions.

My goodness. Carlos is awful out there.

QUOTE (JohnCangelosi @ Jul 17, 2011 -> 12:44 PM) Anyone know what PK's allstar bonus was this year? He was awarded a 2000 square foot addition to his home.

2-0 on the sac fly to cf. Rios tags and makes it into 3rd. Gordon follows with an rbi laser to lf.

Is anyone else having issues with the camera stuttering? Alex finally contributes!

This could be an interesting inning.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Jul 16, 2011 -> 08:21 AM) If you can, you want to wait on the Samsung Galaxy S II, but who knows when/if they'll release it in the US. Definitely holding out for this one.

^^A must see.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 15, 2011 -> 04:24 PM) Seriously, what better pitcher is available this year? That's not my point. The quote was that they are seeking high end arms. Derek Lowe at this stage doesn't equal "high end arm" IMO. And yes, he's probably the best they could do.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 15, 2011 -> 04:14 PM) Derek Lowe would be a solid addition for them and probably wouldn't cost them many players. That's considered a "high end arm" these days?

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 15, 2011 -> 04:07 PM) It's very likely they acquire one of the better pitchers or a third baseman like Mark Reynolds. I can't see them trading Turner, but Oliver seems like a great trade chip to use. Edwin Jackson is the best available starter out there.