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QUOTE(spawn @ Jul 24, 2006 -> 02:19 PM) Jeez Kenny. You've made some great moves the last couple of years. But if true, this one I just don't get. Soriano is not a leadoff hitter. And Pods is not a centerfielder. Please let this all be a rumor... Or a prelude to a blockbuster. If this is the end of a deal someone should request KDub pee in a cup.

QUOTE(T R U @ Jul 24, 2006 -> 01:56 PM) and no one knows for sure either except the White Sox organization.. so mine and your opinions on the matter dont really mean anything but speculation Which I do think was his point.

QUOTE(Chisoxrd5 @ Jul 24, 2006 -> 11:53 AM) Yea, but that is alcohol related. A fair assesment most of the time. But seriously, it's not that important to me when they lose anymore. Being introduced as the World Champs has eased that intensity.

QUOTE(LVSoxFan @ Jul 24, 2006 -> 01:24 PM) "His comments seem to suggest..." Is that that hard to comprehend? And then you categorically dismiss my SUGGESTION by demonstrating that you don't know for sure either. Don't you know by now that you simply can not have a differing opinion around here without being ripped. "Whatever"... :rolleyes and :dipspiff smiley... how I miss them so.

QUOTE(knightni @ Jul 24, 2006 -> 11:43 AM) I don't even remember the bad games that happened more than a year ago. I guess that's what separates us from the Cubs fans. I don't remember past a week.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jul 24, 2006 -> 11:41 AM) Thats exactly what I think will happen. My guess is Raines isn't exactly happy being an assistant coach. I dont' know if he just wants out of coaching in general (and thats why the club didn't offer him an extension) or if he's told the Sox he plans on going elsewhere at the end of the season. I can't think its because the club doesn't like him, if that was the case they would have gotten rid of him. I think he wants to retire. Watch his kid play. And enjoy his grandkid. I know if I wore his shoes that's what I'd want.

QUOTE(WCSox @ Jul 24, 2006 -> 11:19 AM) I can't comment on Widger's game preparation (or lack thereof), but I do know that Sandy has always done a pretty good job of calling games. He can't hit anymore, but it's not like Widger was tearing the cover off of the ball either. Or run and can barely walk.

QUOTE(spawn @ Jul 24, 2006 -> 11:09 AM) Long time lurker, first time poster. I have mixed feelings about this whole situation. The organization wasn't the one to spill the beans about the reasons for Widger's departure: that was on him. But I find it odd that they tell Chris this, and later KW says how the coaches have been begging him to get Sandy Alomar back, and lo and behold, here he is. A little too coincidental in my book. They should've just told Widger "we're going in another direction. Thanks for what you have done the last two years." Instead, they basically tell him his work ethic sucked. It just all seems a little fishy and underhanded to me. Welcome. Nice analysis. QUOTE(southsideirish @ Jul 24, 2006 -> 11:09 AM) Please, let us hear your information and why you think this is the case. Because it sure doesn't seem to be the case to me. I'm going to pass on doing that and just leave it as my opinion on the matter. Kay? Thanks.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Jul 24, 2006 -> 11:02 AM) How bad it was for the Sox to tell Widger what they did depends entirely on whether or not it was true. if it was, and his prep and schedule wasn't acceptable, then they did the right thing. If it was actually his play that was the reason, and they chose to spin it otherwise to send a message to the club... then that was just crappy. And here is the thing - we have no idea which is the case. Without that information, its hard to judge. ^^. Thanks NSS72.

QUOTE(southsideirish @ Jul 24, 2006 -> 10:59 AM) Uhhh Ummm, how did the White Sox not show class about this? Did you want them to lie to him? I'm pretty sure that's exactly what they did.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Jul 24, 2006 -> 10:54 AM) Sure seems there like you're saying that the team did something inappropriate in coming out from behind the closed doors to me. Was that post directed at some other incident that came forwards that I didn't hear about? The second comment was in regards to Garland. I copied it over from the closed thread...? Can they not be copied because they are in a locked thread? And no, I didn't say the Sox came out from closed doors with the Wider info. I said have some class about it.

QUOTE(southsideirish @ Jul 24, 2006 -> 10:47 AM) When did the Sox go to the media with this info? Widger is the one that brought this information to the media. He is the one that told the media why he was released, not the White Sox. Why are they getting crapped on? Please show me where did I say the Sox went to the media with this information...

QUOTE(Chisoxrd5 @ Jul 24, 2006 -> 09:27 AM) This sounds like a lot of words to say: "I think Mark Buehrle sucks, and I have enough expendable income where I can buy tickets to the game and not care if I attend or not." ROTFLMAO!!

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jul 24, 2006 -> 07:35 AM) I agree totally with this statement. I think Kenny and company are trying to send a message to some people in the clubhouse to not get too comfortable. It was also interesting to hear Kenny on the airwaves this weekend, talking about how they were trying to get a deal done, after only a week or two ago talking about how the market was overpriced and he didn't think they would be doing anything, and besides everyone on his team was better than the guys on the market anyways... Funny how things change. Besides Widger is released, so that has to mean another WS is in the bag now! Agree. And while I agree if they wanted him gone, he should be gone, but for pete's sake... have some class about it. Cliff - who was stinking it up way worse didn't get crapped on despite being obviously worse than Widger. Seems like the Sox forgot how to act like grown ups in the media this weekend. Perhaps they should all shut up, close the clubhouse doors, and fix whatever is wrong.

QUOTE(Queen Prawn @ Jul 21, 2006 -> 04:09 PM) Police have canceled an Amber alert for two children from Streator, Ill. The brother and sister, ages 3 and 6, are in police custody as of 2:45 p.m. Yay!

QUOTE(Queen Prawn @ Jul 21, 2006 -> 01:34 PM) AT THE REQUEST OF THE STREATOR POLICE DEPARTMENT, THE ILLINOIS STATE EMERGENCY alert SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED FOR AN AMBER alert. CORY A COYNE IS A WHITE THREE AND A HALF YEAR OLD BOY, WHO IS 3 FEET TALL, WEIGHS 40 POUNDS, HAS BLONDE HAIR AND BLUE EYES. HE IS WEARING A HORIZONTAL STRIPED BLUE AND BEIGE SHIRT, TAN PANTS AND RED AND BLACK STAR WARS SHOES. HE HAS A BIRTHMARK ON HIS RIGHT ELBOW. KAYLA C COYNE IS A WHITE 6 YEAR OLD FEMALE, WHO IS 3 FEET 6 INCHES TALL...WEIGHS 50 POUNDS, AND HAS STRAWBERRY BLONDE HAIR AND BLUE EYES. SHE IS WEARING A WHITE SHIRT WITH ORANGE WRITING... ORANGE SHORTS AND BLACK BARBIE CLOGS. ABDUCTOR...WILLIAM R COLLINS IS A 30 YEAR OLD MALE WHITE...WHO IS 6 FEET 1 INCHES TALL, WEIGHS 185 POUNDS...HAS SHAVED HEAD AND BLUE EYES. SUBJECT IS DRIVING A TAN 1997 OLDSMOBILE. ILLINOIS LICENSE 8 1 6 1 9 4 5. LAST SEEN IN JOLIET ILLINOIS AT 1130 PM ON JULY 20 2006. Son of a beach. I hope they catch this bastard and the children are safe.

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QUOTE(SoxFan76 @ Jul 21, 2006 -> 10:27 AM) Oh, they're not friends of mine, it's stuff I hear randomly on the street. I hear it in baseball conversations throughout the season. And you think they have to get this material from somewhere... I've heard this specific to those that ARE white trash (ligue, etc), but not in general. Not generalizing or assuming is something I strongly believe in.

QUOTE(SoxFan76 @ Jul 21, 2006 -> 10:13 AM) When being a Sox fan either means a) you're a thug or b ) you're white trash, I'd say that's being treated like a 2nd class citizen. If that's what you're called, maybe you need some new friends.

QUOTE(Hangar18 @ Jul 21, 2006 -> 09:33 AM) I think you still have a certain "L" flag of mine still ............. heh heh No I don't.

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Jul 21, 2006 -> 09:25 AM) Well DAMN. I'm not invited. /cry Hmmm.. I don't see your request here... did you need another form?

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Jul 21, 2006 -> 09:22 AM) Indeed I am. I hear rumors of a tailgate Yep. It's invite only so don't bring guests..

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Jul 21, 2006 -> 09:19 AM) That's not true. If we go on a tear and beat up on Detroit and Minnesota we control our destiny. Wrong... and here are 1,342 reasons why... Hey, are you going to the game tomorrow?

QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Jul 21, 2006 -> 09:17 AM) Whether it's intentional or not, the team seems to play better when Ozzie is running his mouth and in the spotlight. Hopefully the press runs with these quotes and the Sox put together a good win streak. Very intentional, IMO. Everything he does is carefully calculated.

I just threw up a little.