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QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Aug 1, 2008 -> 08:10 PM) Two RBI singles and a flyout that would be a home run in about 80 percent of major league ballparks. Not a bad debut.

Just turned the game on. How impressive was Griffey at the plate so far?

That sounds about right.

BTW I totally forgot to mention that I purchased an extra gift for my best man for throwing a kick ass bachelor party. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VEBIVK

QUOTE (oralsoxpodcast @ Aug 1, 2008 -> 01:05 PM) Any predictions about Griffey's performance tonight? How many homeruns? How many errors? I'll predict 1 HR and 0 errors, just to start him off on a positive note. I predict no stolen bases.

QUOTE (letsgoarow @ Aug 1, 2008 -> 01:03 PM) Jr. lets start this off right!!! I smell a winning streak... That's just my lunch. Sorry.

QUOTE (kapkomet @ Aug 1, 2008 -> 10:48 AM) RUN!!!!!!! I think that's one thing we can agree on no matter what political slant you have. Seriously, congrats ahead of time. Thank you sir.

QUOTE (kapkomet @ Aug 1, 2008 -> 11:03 AM) Has your day come and gone? I knew it was this summer... I guess so if you're referring to the past on your gifts... congrats as well. 2 weeks from tomorrow. I just purchased the gifts within the past few days.

Speaking of celebrities, this was on McCain's website before they scrubbed it (See last line).

Based on recent history between these teams I do not except a pitcher's duel.

Btw congrats to Mark Billiards and Jimbo's Drinker!

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 1, 2008 -> 10:34 AM) His approach on those balls is 100% backwards. Instead of going to the ball and scooping it out, he is falling back to wait out the hop. That technique is not right at all. I don't know what his deal is this year but I think Paulie is a better defensive 1B then Swish.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 1, 2008 -> 10:31 AM) Obama's proposals for economy. After living through 8 years of Clinton and 8 years of GWB I'll take the Democratic route of economical policy...but that's just me.

BTW my schedule tomorrow will probably look like this: Faols Booka Shade Explosions in the Sky / Brand New Does it offend you, yeah? / Spank Rock Jamie Lidell Battles / Lupe Rage

QUOTE (kapkomet @ Aug 1, 2008 -> 09:25 AM) First, Pat Buchanan is an assbag. Let's just get that out of the way. Him and Ann Coulter should just go marry and not reproduce. But, I still DO have many of those questions that the writer of this article tries to make satirical. I DO NOT question the "patriotism" of Obama (that type of thinking is stupid and ineffective, and if the GOP wants to start crap like that, they are plain stupid), he doesn't have to prove anything like that. But he DOES need to prove that he can lead this country effectively. I don't think he's done that, nor do I, because behind the smoke and mirrors of his speeches, he's pretty empty and has some policies that will mess us up for years and years (yes, I know, I know... Democrats think he's the best thing to hit politics since FDR, but you would.) After 8 years of GWB policies what exactly do you see in McCain that says to you "Oh yeah. That is definitely the right direction for our country!"

Anyone else going to lollapalooza this weekend? I have tickets for tomorrow. Can't wait.

QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 10:28 PM) Who cares. How about he stops with the comic relief and starts to play baseball. The clown act grows old when he plays like s***. How about he starts a hitting club.

Bob Cesca rules. LINK

QUOTE (WCSox @ Aug 1, 2008 -> 09:09 AM) Didn't we sweep the Twins in a four-game series at home back in June, and take 2/3 against them in May? And aren't we still in first place? The Twins are a good team and all, but they haven't exactly been kicking our asses this season. I'm too lazy to look it up but I could have sworn we beat up on them pretty good earlier in the year in '03 and then got spanked in the Twinkie dome. We expected to beat up on them late in the season at home and got our asses handed to us. That was the Jamie Burke play that triggered the Twins to destroy us.

And by the way they'll also be adding an ace to their rotation any day now.

QUOTE (LosMediasBlancas @ Aug 1, 2008 -> 12:58 AM) I cannot remember being so anxious for and then so disapointed in a new record like I was for the last Portishead release. That record is absolute garbage. I strongly disagree.

QUOTE (SpringfieldFan @ Aug 1, 2008 -> 09:11 AM) I was just thinking - how about memory sticks, with whatever capacity $50 will buy? Personalize them by putting a video of yourself thanking them for being in the wedding and how much you value them. That would be an easy gift and sure to be useful. Maybe someone could even engrave them. SFF http://www.everythingusb.com/lexar_jumpdri...ee_engrave.html

QUOTE (DABearSoX @ Aug 1, 2008 -> 08:11 AM) :uhoh Where are all you "Swish is a godlike defender at first base" people now...please I know Juan's throw took a strong hop but COME ON both of those damn throws were easily catchable...that was garbage....I for one am not going to give him a damn free pass b/c he took Paulie off the field It's probably not the smartest thing to do in the middle of the season but JD seems like the perfect fit for 1B. He has the same long limb build as Derrick Lee. I can picture him being a vacuum at first.

I'd have to agree with Balta's thoughts a few weeks ago where he was still a bit skeptical about this team. I can't help but to think it's 2003 all over again. On paper we are much better than the Twins but they are completely outplaying us. Maybe we can pick up Jamie Burke before the next home series vs Minnesota and call it a year.

QUOTE (Rex Hudler @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 09:23 PM) I say spring for tickets and beers and take them all to a Sox game! I've gotten knife/large engraved beer mug/monogrammed stone coasters/etc. etc. The mug is the only one I have left but it is rarely used. To me, having a fun night together would be just as fun. That may be a problem if they are not all from the same area. Hell, if a Sox game is too expensive, take them to a Kane County game if they are all baseball fans. These days we call that a bachelor party.