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QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Oct 31, 2005 -> 03:01 PM) If we're assessing all the variables, we might as well also note that Konerko played for Scoscia while coming up through the Dodgers organization. Perhaps he might have developed a bad taste in his mouth for him due to the "questionable call arguments" during the CS.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Oct 31, 2005 -> 02:53 PM) I think the Sox need to resign Konerko, sign Brian Giles, deal El Duque, potentially move Marte and maybe sign one more reliever (you can never have too many). For the most part I think they have a team thats already one of the best in the bigs (with Konerko). I think you need to lay off the pipe.

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Oct 31, 2005 -> 02:40 PM) Astros? Hardy, har, har.. :sleep

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Oct 31, 2005 -> 02:36 PM) FA, looking to command a contract in the neihborhood of 8-11 million and If I were to guess, he'll get something like a 4yr 40 mill deal (basically Jimmy Rollins type numbers). The Cubs are going to be hot after Furcal and Damon (don't know if they'd be willing to sign both, but the Cubs are going to make it a priority to get at least one of them). Perhaps he'll want to play with a team with some recient post season success...

QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Oct 31, 2005 -> 02:35 PM) I hope that's the case. It's kind of selfish on my part, but I don't want to see him even playing, if he can't play with the Sox. More realistic then selfish. IMO, of course.

A bit OT.. what is Furcal's status..?

QUOTE(tonyho7476 @ Oct 31, 2005 -> 02:30 PM) My dad's comment is always how Reinsdorf is one the richest real estate guys in this city...and I say, yeah, but that's not the team money. I've always felt he tries to do the best for us...and this year, they did it right. Between what he ownes here, in Arizona, Florida, and NY in real estate.. he's way loaded.

QUOTE(watchtower41 @ Oct 31, 2005 -> 01:21 PM) It didnt stop the Sox from broadcasting the intro (had both Pirates and Thunderstruck) on every major network during the rally after the parade. The Sox now control the broadcasting of the networks...

QUOTE(aboz56 @ Oct 31, 2005 -> 01:12 PM) Thanks for helping to get the title JR, although I still think you are making a fortune on the club. They've only paid out to the shareholders 6 times in 25 years. And they get paid first. He's not making a fourtune on the Sox.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Oct 31, 2005 -> 12:48 PM) I'm not really sure how high the trade value is on a 33 year old reliever with a horribly bad back and who's also comming off a career year. Not to mention he's having surgery and might not even be able to play anymore.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Oct 31, 2005 -> 12:40 PM) So a World Title is worth $40 million in total value. The value is only what someone would be willing to pay, which is likely why Scott says they don't pay attention to those figures.

Anyone that's ever met the man would never say a negative word or have issues with him. He's nothing like many have made him out to be.

QUOTE(tonyho7476 @ Oct 31, 2005 -> 11:52 AM) Ahhh...interesting point...they could probably work something out...depending on cost. It would "cost" everytime it's played. Brooks specifically has told several people, on this very site, that it will not be done.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Oct 31, 2005 -> 11:40 AM) Or if someone feels the need to post spoilers, post a great big warning so people can scroll past it without reading it. Or make a separate thread, labeling it accordingly, so there's no chance of seeing them at all.

QUOTE(tonyho7476 @ Oct 31, 2005 -> 11:49 AM) Yeah, but MLB owns that, right?...are you saying that MLB won't give their 'expressed written consent' to put that on the DVD? They will. After seeing what the Red Sox and Yankees put out...this DVD could be f***ing awesome. MLB doesn't own the rights to the music.

QUOTE(Chisoxrd5 @ Oct 31, 2005 -> 10:10 AM) Just an observation...there are WAYYYYY more people downtown on July 3rd than there was last friday...not even close. The reason the numbers are skewed is because that 1.75 million number was the total number of people who watched the parade and caravan. So they are including all the people on the side of road in bridgeport, etc. The turn out was amazing but there is no way it even compares with how many people are downtown on the 3rd of July. Agree. And IMO the 1 million number for the fireworks is way low as well.

QUOTE(SnB @ Oct 31, 2005 -> 09:21 AM) , you guys come through with getting tickets for me, sure why not. They do.. LMAO..

QUOTE(Iwritecode @ Oct 30, 2005 -> 10:24 PM) What's that one at Great America that looks like a big U? I went on it and was prettty dissappointed. This one looks slightly better. Vertical Velocity. This one is much better.

QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Oct 31, 2005 -> 09:49 AM) I haven't seen either, but I had a dream last night that I was in a "saw" situation. Weird and creepy. BTW, I don't feel like watching these movies, but can I get a brief synopsis of the second movie? I want to know spoilers. You need to see 1 to understand 2. For those that have seen it could you please be respectful to those that haven't and want to and not post spoilers just yet? TIA.

QUOTE(Chisoxrd5 @ Oct 31, 2005 -> 09:45 AM) Anyways...the refunds that I recieved never were accompanied by an email. They just refund your account about 1 to 2 weeks after the cancelled event...no worries. I never did before the DS refund either, and got one for both that at they extra CS tickets. Thought maybe they finally got their crap together. Guess not.

QUOTE(qwerty @ Oct 31, 2005 -> 04:03 AM) While it was gorier than the first... having 17 characters in this one made it less exciting for me. I couldn't get into the characters as well... and it there were a good amount of slow spots until the last 15-20 minutes or so. Agree with so many characters. I wasn't as focused as the first one until I figured out the safe thing. John gave away a lot of clues to spoil it for me. But I enjoyed it.

QUOTE(GreatScott82 @ Oct 31, 2005 -> 09:39 AM) i'm pretty sure they don't officially charge your credit card unless the game is going to be played officially. Since we did it in 4- don't worry about it- your card wasn't charged. Keep that ticket, frame it, and put underneith it "These games were unessessary, we did it in 4!" You're pretty wrong, also.

QUOTE(maki @ Oct 31, 2005 -> 09:08 AM) what are they gonna do about the refunds? probably just put the money back on the card i imagine. i just wanna make sure i can keep the ticket and do a nice frame job w/ a good pic. You should get an email (if you are a registered TM user) within 7 to 10 days advising you of when the credit will be applied. If not, give them a week and call.

QUOTE(BoSoxforChiSox @ Oct 27, 2005 -> 12:10 PM) "Whose World Series drought is longer than the White Sox's?" EVERYBODY'S. Think about that for a second. EVERYBODY'S. That made me cry... Thank you.

QUOTE(Chisoxrd5 @ Oct 27, 2005 -> 10:44 AM) Ha...I was in bed by 3:30...how hard is it to get up after 2+ hours of sleep? We didn't even head towards home till 4ish.. no idea what time we actually did get home.