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Nice Lee.. Keep it up.. we need at least a 12 run lead when the pen takes over.

Finally someone to replace Klayton... Woo hoo.. Maggs goes deep.

Brando.. what the hell is your problem? What about my opinion is "fact-check proof"? How in the hell is an opinion checked with facts..? However.. not at all surprised your critisizing someone's opinion.. it's your specialty.

Too late.. I busted you already.

What was that...??

Obviously Ozzie knew what Olivo would do in his 1st at bat..

Geezus Christ... IN MY OPINION.

But, IMO, his playoff mindset is a HUGE asset. We can score runs.. but to have someone who can hold the fort in the post season is worth the $$. Again.. IMO.

To clarify, I was referring to the latter part of the thread. Sorry bout that..

Always in the gutter.... Peanut Yas.. a peanut.

I'd have to say, regardless if someone admits it or not, many would give up a nut to have this guy on their team...

I don't think he was being called an "ace" perse... Just a few guys tossing around their thoughts that he would become a "good" pitcher.

Someone on another board posted "And stupid Ozzie for leaving Marte in after he gave up the 2nd homer..." Ehem.. the game was over after the 2nd homer.

I can't remember their names.. but a couple created a computer program that does the scheduling. They put in the MLB criteria and waalaa.. Schedule made.

It's the nature of the beast, SSI. "What could have been.." is all we have without a positive postseason in 50 years..

Well there's a shocker.. Ziiinnnggg...

Lot E. Map is on the Opening day gathering thread stuck above. Section 127 and that's limited view..?

My mom worked at Wal Mart in Florida from 1990 to 1993 as a department manager and made $22K. 10 years ago.. in Florida. That's borderline rich down there! And I assume the wages have only increased over the years... And you appeared to miss where I said a family could NOT be supported on $8.50 an hour... And finally.. you are wrong about the insurance. Wal Mart offers insurance to ALL employees who work over 32 hours per week according to their corporate office. Fan.. can your sister confirm?

Don't worry.. I'm going first for my comment. I'll hold the door for ya.

I believe the official temp was freezing last year.

No way...!! What I posted was much more detailed and informative.

Where... ? I didn't see it.

Chicago White Sox What the system has produced lately: Righthander Rocky Biddle, dealt to Montreal in the Bartolo Colon trade, was inconsistent but saved 34 games for the Expos last season, fifth in the National League and ninth-best in the majors. Outfielder Aaron Rowand finally seems poised to take hold of the starting center fielder's job, and if he doesn't, Joe Borchard and Jeremy Reed are waiting in the wings. Young pitchers such as Neal Cotts (an original Athletics draftee), Jon Rauch and Josh Stewart have flunked their initial big league auditions, but Rauch was getting another long look in spring training. Catcher Miguel Olivo came over from Oakland for Chad Bradford in 2001 and went right to Double-A. He begins the season as the Opening Day starter. Best-stocked position: Outfield, where the White Sox are already strong in the major leagues as well. They developed corners Carlos Lee and Magglio Ordonez as well as Rowand. While Borchard hit a speed bump in Triple-A last season, Reed led the minors in batting (.373) and on-base percentage (.453) last season. High-round draftees Ryan Sweeney (second) and Brian Anderson (first) bring plenty of tools to the organization, while 14th-rounder Ricardo Nanita had a 30-game hitting streak at Rookie-level Great Falls. Best teenage prospect: Sweeney drew scouts' attention as both a pitcher and five-tool outfielder, and the White Sox gobbled him up with the 52nd overall pick. Still relatively raw, the Iowa prep product still needs to adjust to wood bats for his raw power potential to be realized. He had a great spring, often being compared to Harold Baines and will be challenged in his first try at full-season ball in the South Atlantic League this year. Prepare for takeoff: Another outfielder, Chris Young, wasn't a high draft pick, but the 2001 16th-rounder has physically matured since signing and gives the White Sox another talented future center fielder. The organization's best athlete and a plus runner, Young also showed improved power and strike-zone judgment last season. He'll join Sweeney in a talented Class A Kannapolis outfield. Time is running out for: Several former top prospects in the organization, such as Borchard, Rauch and Corwin Malone (sidelined for 2004 with Tommy John surgery), have yet to break through in the big leagues. Righthander Jason Stumm, however, has yet to even pitch a full season. The 1999 first-rounder had Tommy John surgery in 2000 and shoulder surgery the next year, resulting in lost development time and a move to the bullpen. Stumm, who has battled his weight, still throws a mid-90s fastball but has little else going for him. His spot on the 40-man roster seems particularly precarious.

Apparently can't swim either...

Perhaps in your neck of the woods.. but here cashiers at WalMart start at $8.50 an hour. That's pretty damn good if you ask me. Of course it wouldn't support a family alone, but it's good scratch for a part time or supplemental job.