Bmr31

WHat a choker....................saw this coming in April.

Im guessing they will be decent....

I hate to do this, because it kills me inside, but if you want a great example, look no further then about 8 miles north from the Cell. They are 1 game away from becoming the first Chicago team since 1917 to win a playoff series PERIOD....why? Pitching, defense, and timely hitting....along with a little speed too. Yes. Their lineup sucks, actually. IT becomes even worse because Sosa is a horrible clutch hitter. Still, theyre playing well.

Maggs had good numbers overall this year....something like .315 30 100. But you remember that he makes $9 mill, and those numbers become s***. If a guy is going to be making $9 mill, I'm going to want him to put up .325 35 120 numbers at the very LEAST. He makes $14 mill next year. What I want out of a guy that makes $14 mill is either a guy who takes huge strides FORWARD(which he did not do this year....he took a stride backwards....in 02, he hit like .320 40 135 approximately....he had nothing CLOSE to that this year). If we can get anything decent for Maggs this year on the trading market(and we will), Maggs will NOT be on the White Sox roster next year. Also, for Konerko, if Baltimore is somewhat interested, talk to them. If LA is somewhat interested, talk to them. And if they both want Konerko....let them fight for him, get the best offer you can, and accept it. Notice I said the best offer and not the offer where we can shed the most payroll. If LA wants to give us Shawn Green and Paul Lo Duca, do it....we ain't cutting payroll(in fact, we are adding it), but we would be improving the team tenfold. Maggs is as good as gone....and I hope Konerko is gone too. Lets not forget Maggs lack of clutch hitting and propensity for hitting into DPs. DPs dont count as two outs on their BA.................but its still 2 outs. I love Maggs. Would i pay this guy 14 mil or add more balance to our roster? Give me the balance. EXACTLY If we get rid of Maggs without having to take on much of his salary, and because of it, we can sign Cabrera and Castillo/Alomar, and then maybe a cheaper RFer such as Reggie Sanders, and possibly even a good reliever or two such as Hawkins, Hasegawa, Rhodes, Foulke, or Gordon, or using that extra money to ensure Colon stays, and our money is well spent. Whatever we do, we need to add speed and defense, along with some left handed bats..............Maybe these Einsteins will one day figure out you CANT win in the playoffs just by bashing the ball. Look at the Giants and Braves. Errors are killing them. Look at the Redsox. Six runs a game? Not in the playoffs. You win by pitching, defense, speed, timely hitting, and having the drive to win at all costs. The sox arent even close.

Maggs had good numbers overall this year....something like .315 30 100. But you remember that he makes $9 mill, and those numbers become s***. If a guy is going to be making $9 mill, I'm going to want him to put up .325 35 120 numbers at the very LEAST. He makes $14 mill next year. What I want out of a guy that makes $14 mill is either a guy who takes huge strides FORWARD(which he did not do this year....he took a stride backwards....in 02, he hit like .320 40 135 approximately....he had nothing CLOSE to that this year). If we can get anything decent for Maggs this year on the trading market(and we will), Maggs will NOT be on the White Sox roster next year. Also, for Konerko, if Baltimore is somewhat interested, talk to them. If LA is somewhat interested, talk to them. And if they both want Konerko....let them fight for him, get the best offer you can, and accept it. Notice I said the best offer and not the offer where we can shed the most payroll. If LA wants to give us Shawn Green and Paul Lo Duca, do it....we ain't cutting payroll(in fact, we are adding it), but we would be improving the team tenfold. Maggs is as good as gone....and I hope Konerko is gone too. Lets not forget Maggs lack of clutch hitting and propensity for hitting into DPs. DPs dont count as two outs on their BA.................but its still 2 outs. I love Maggs. Would i pay this guy 14 mil or add more balance to our roster? Give me the balance.

Speaking of the playoffs, who do you guys like tomorrow..........Oakland and Hudson on three days rest or Boston and Burkett?

Am i just caught up in the moments, or is this years playoffs one of the best playoffs in a long long time? I realize they arent always perfectly played games, but what drama, and excitement! Anyone else agree??

Speaking of bets........I was SURE the Red sox were gonna win today and wanted to bet on it, but I was too hungover to drag my lazy ass to the sports book.............

I'll be here bro.............. Im pretty sure I'll be working by then, but I can swing out there and make a few bets and have a few beers............

I picked the sox to win 85 games and finish in 2nd place.

LOL!!!! THis guy is the biggest piece of s*** in sports.........

LMFAO!!! Good one Shammy.......

SS2K3 did............

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Happy b-day cubkilla :fthecubs

Sorry Jas, someone says that every week. The Bears defense is AWFUL. The Raiders should win by 13-17 points.

YeaH I Saw that...looks like I get to bet against the Bears again this week........

No. 13 million is better than 10 million, even when you are rich. Why is it better? Think he'll actually spend the first $10 mil and need the extra $3 mil to get by?? The same reason 130 dollars is better than 100......

No. 13 million is better than 10 million, even when you are rich.

They gave him the "the situation is condusive to a bunt" sign. Almost noone bunts when given that sign, so in essence, he did it on his own.

Its great and will get even better when the NBA and college hoops begin....

Jas, you and I think WAY too much alike on WAY too many subjects, lol. Better keep that quiet, you dont want a bad rep.......... But yeah, Ill go with TJ.

I was talking about Americans double standards, not Rush. Jason williams was overhyped because he was a white point guard with flash. I say this , and other have said this. That doesnt mean the comments were racial.