Steff

QUOTE(LVSoxFan @ Jun 22, 2006 -> 11:46 AM) Yeah, but I thought people would be a little more rational and objective. Not surprisingly, I've already been straw-manned a couple of times and of course now I'm not a "real" Sox fan, because I don't hate some freakin sports columnists as much as I'm "supposed" to. You've been around here long enough to know how this s*** goes down. You posted your opinion and that's that. Ya just gotta suck it up and move on, and don't take any s*** to heart from a drive-by poster.

The FACTS on the Jay vs the Sox fight... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Mariotti Mariotti also has an on-going feud with Chicago White Sox television announcer Ken "Hawk" Harrelson. After a White Sox game in the late 1990s, Harrelson entered the press box to confront Mariotti about a column he had written. The two exchanged words and have been feuding ever since. In a separate more recent exchange, Mariotti complained that Harrelson had intentionally bumped into him during a White Sox road game. Witnesses stated that Marriotti threatened to sue Harrelson. Mariotti also has a beef with Jerry Reinsdorf, owner of the Bulls and White Sox, as he is highly critical of him. In June 2005, Mariotti threatened to sue Reinsdorf because Reinsdorf was angry at comments Mariotti wrote about how the contract negotations on an extension for Scott Skiles, head coach of the Chicago Bulls were handled. Mariotti said, "If he has a problem with my piece, he can contact my lawyer. I might just have my lawyer contact him first. That's how true this story is. I'm a professional."[1] Mariotti found himself in yet another dispute in June 2006, this time with White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen. Mariotti had been critical of the way Guillen had handled his relief pitchers in a prior game. Guillen said in reference to Mariotti: "What a piece of s*** he is, f****** ***."[2]. Mariotti's alleged arrogance has often angered listeners but has garnered him fans as well.

QUOTE(LVSoxFan @ Jun 22, 2006 -> 11:37 AM) Anyway, you guys win. I'm a traitor, a sheep and a lunatic and not only probably Mariotti himself trolling, but probably a Cubs fan, too. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if I have WMDs to top it all off. Sonofab****.... I knew it!!

QUOTE(YASNY @ Jun 22, 2006 -> 11:35 AM) I'm sorry to hear this Steff. Sincerely. I'm kind of not. I thought the break last year would do him some good, but obviously it didn't. It's sad to see him dealing with things the way he has been. IMO, cutting away from baseball may be the only way he sees 30. And thanks Yas. I appreciate the thought.

QUOTE(YASNY @ Jun 22, 2006 -> 11:30 AM) That's a shame. But then, LaRussa might not have bought his unintentional remark. I can see LaRussa cutting ties for that. Naa.. I talked with him for a long time last night. The last thing he wanted was to hit anyone. He's just got too much going on his world right now. A shame. Wasted talent.

QUOTE(YASNY @ Jun 22, 2006 -> 11:26 AM) He's been released? He's pretty sure he's going to be. QUOTE(RibbieRubarb @ Jun 22, 2006 -> 11:27 AM) I hear they got a good barbershop at the Ritz. No comment..

QUOTE(SnB @ Jun 22, 2006 -> 11:23 AM) from everything i saw, it was definitely intentional. Ponson just got pissy that he was sucking so much and there wasn't a judge to punch close to him, so he decided to start hitting guys. LMAO.. shut up. He does suck that bad - which is why he's sitting at the Ritz with his bags packed as I type this.

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QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Jun 22, 2006 -> 11:08 AM) If you think Mariotti has been fair to the Sox, you need to find the link to Eric Zorn's blog about his White Sox columns last season. That's only the tip of the iceberg. http://blogs.chicagotribune.com/news_colum...ariottis_y.html Good stuff there.

Did anyone else see that guy get tazered live on the news this morning? http://www.nbc5.com/news/9409809/detail.ht...ss=chi&psp=news

Hope you guys will take a few minutes to look over and possibly sign this petition. http://www.PetitionOnline.com/MollyLaw/petition.html Thanks.

QUOTE(southsideirish @ Jun 22, 2006 -> 09:25 AM) Is *** or f***** really that offensive? I can't believe that it is. This word has been thrown around since I was in grade school. It didn't/doesn't even mean gay or homosexual to us. It meant/means a sissy or girly boy. Now because the gay community has grown a bit and has a voice in the media it has become offensive? Give me a break. I saw a Bernie Mac concert and he continuously calls his little nephew a "little f*****" because he acts like a little sissy boy. The people in this country have to get a thicker skin. It is even blocked out on this website, but words like f***, motherf***er, b****, cocksucker are not? That seems a little odd to me. Speaking of Bernie Mack.. that mofo was at the game last night. Had a line of hoe's trailing behind him...

QUOTE(SoxFan76 @ Jun 22, 2006 -> 09:24 AM) A lot of people. Gene is the voice of Sox games. It just isn't the same without him. Just like it hasn't been the same without Nancy at all the games this year. It's for an inning... I'm sure Gene enjoys the break. As for Nancy, she's been at 13 games so far this season which was HER CHOICE.

QUOTE(SoxFan76 @ Jun 22, 2006 -> 09:19 AM) ...But this whole ordeal has to do with Ozzie and the media. I know you can't hold back the urge to be a psycho b****, but you just have to show some restraint. I will not. QUOTE(SoxFan76 @ Jun 22, 2006 -> 09:19 AM) Your posts remind me of arguments I had in middle school. I try my best to come down to others level so they can have a chance at comprehending. I'm glad to see it's working for you.

QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Jun 22, 2006 -> 09:12 AM) Two things: 1. I agree, the "Ignore" function rocks. 2. I had no idea Mariotti was gay. When did he come out??? Was it in Roepers column??? It was in Oz Weekly.

The filter sure is getting a workout the past 2 days..

QUOTE(gar102 @ Jun 22, 2006 -> 07:01 AM) I believe the gates open 2 hours before gametime this year. That would get you in to see the visitor's BP. 90 minutes. Plenty of time to see visitors BP.

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Jun 21, 2006 -> 05:09 PM) Oh god, not you too. LMAO!!! Stand by your cell phones boys...

QUOTE(elrockinMT @ Jun 21, 2006 -> 05:05 PM) Exactly. That's why they have men around all the time. (Sorry Steff) I'm sorry for me also. All these men asking me questions about baseball all the time... it's exhausting.

QUOTE(SleepyWhiteSox @ Jun 21, 2006 -> 05:03 PM) That was quick. Now it's sunny... Oh thank God...

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Jun 21, 2006 -> 04:45 PM) I feel like I accidentally started a fight between two people I don't even know. Weird. Naa. It's all good.

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Jun 21, 2006 -> 04:19 PM) s***, I misread several posts as a direct quotes of Guillen. I feel Hangar'd-- that is, making a statement void of facts. LMAO..

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Jun 21, 2006 -> 04:09 PM) I suppose this implies I'm approving of his homophobic words. Flash.. where were those..?

QUOTE(henry wiggins @ Jun 21, 2006 -> 04:06 PM) Oh lordy -- I've seen the flak you draw, and you're right up there with Ozzie! I might prefer something less contentious. No offense!

First, Johnny Fratto implied on Stern today that Johnson had Kennedy murdered.... Second... I went to Robert Half yesterday - feeling out some possible opportunities. Asked for an insane salary, and location within 15 miles of my house. If that crazy lady didn't just call me and tell me she has 2 matches for me and wants to set up interviews... Gonna buy $20 in split the pot tonight.