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QUOTE (kitekrazy @ May 12, 2010 -> 10:39 AM) I thought I was watching a different game. It doesn't appear there will be any cheap homeruns or strange bounces in that park. That's a nice park. I hated watching games on TV when they were at the baggy dome. Forget cheap HRs, there were at least three legit homers that didn't go out last night, including Thome, Morneau, and Gordo's shot.

QUOTE (justBLAZE @ May 12, 2010 -> 11:03 AM) Quentin back in, playing RF hitting 6rd. Jones out with stiff neck. Do I have to provide pillows for these guys? WTF Fragile. Handle with care. Its why he can't be an everyday starter.

I want to see the last three hours before I judge this one. It made no sense, and I am not sure where it was going.

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ May 12, 2010 -> 10:23 AM) BP makes enough profit in four days to cover the costs of the spill cleanup thus far That isn't even close to how much this thing has cost so far.

Paul Konerko

QUOTE (flavum @ May 11, 2010 -> 10:15 PM) That's got to be Marquez's best game in the Sox org. Good for him. This Brandon Short, wow. 4-5. Hitting .393. 7IP 0R 4H 0BB 6K That's nice. It would be really nice to get one player out of the Swisher deal, especially a starting pitcher.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ May 12, 2010 -> 08:55 AM) Per Mike and Mike this morning, Broussard feels that if Lebron Leaves, from what he has gathered and from the people he has talked to, Chicago is at the top of the list for Lebron. I still dont buy it but according to Broussard thats what he thinks and has heard. Feels that even if the knicks add a second FA they dont have the supporting cast and Chicago has the big market and players to offer.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 12, 2010 -> 10:00 AM) So glad to oust the Canucks. Aka, worlds most delirious fans. They are still under the impression: 1. The Hawks are the dirtiest team in the league. 2. The CAnucks werent beaten by a better team, they just choked 3. The Hawks are a slow, physical, grind it out team 4. Half of the Hawks were acquired in the first round because our management intentionally tanked for years to build a team. 5. The refs and Bettman wanted the Hawks to win so they intentionally made it so. I hope they understand that the rest of NHL fans think THEIR team is one of the dirtiest in the league. The Hawks have been one of the best teams all year and are top to bottom better than the Nucks. They don't have to look any further than their own goalie who has had back to back choke jobs in the playoffs.

Awesome series. Now we are half way there.

"L"uongo

Here is the first of many stories like this... http://www.weareillinois.org/connect/newsd...spx?newsid=9535

QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ May 11, 2010 -> 02:09 PM) Well I'm going to stop buying tickets, because I refuse to waste money on crap. Spending money on Sox tickets this year is like going to a restaurant, getting poor service and crappy food, and smiling and coming back for more several more times in response. I'm still going to watch games and talk about the team though, because I'm not a bandwagon fan and I really doubt anybody else who posts on this board is either. So you are going to quit eating at the restaraunt, but you are still going to waste your time b****ing about it? I'll never understand it.

QUOTE (Kalapse @ May 11, 2010 -> 09:02 PM) Alex Rios is hitting .330 with a .966 OPS. He's a joy to watch. His catch on Morneau in the eighth was worth whatever we pay him. The offense is a bonus.

Both teams have really cleaned it up this game. The Hawks have been pretty close to perfect.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ May 11, 2010 -> 04:18 PM) I can appreciate your raitionale, but I think Jenks is on the market and has been I would bet on it.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ May 11, 2010 -> 03:56 PM) Can he leadoff? You beat me to it... I was going to ask if he could hit with RISP.

QUOTE (Tex @ May 11, 2010 -> 03:21 PM) SS. Serious question, I don't have a dog in this fight, after you "blow up the current system" how would you recreate it? Second question, what flexibility would you add to allow for new technology? This seems like the one area with all the money involved, that the private sector will always outspend the regulators in trying to make a buck. I'll get into more details later.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ May 11, 2010 -> 02:11 PM) Fixed and enhanced.

QUOTE (Middle Buffalo @ May 11, 2010 -> 01:48 PM) My Dad left Ireland because he was one of the youngest of 13 kids who grew up on a farm. The oldest traditionally took over the farm from the parents, and the rest had to go out and find work. There wasn't much work in Ireland in the 50s, so he came here. He's a proud American, but that doesn't make him any less proud of his native land. Ireland just wasn't "great" enough to provide him work. Should he tuck the Irish flag away? I guess you think so. Also, how is it that you distinguish someone who is here legally and proudly waves the flag of their homeland from someone here illegally? Is there a color chart (I know Republicans like color charts) available? How's about a nice acronym like liberals like? Illegals Love Living Equally American Life Styles

QUOTE (Greg Hibbard @ May 11, 2010 -> 02:06 PM) Nothing like offtopic, xenophobic jingoism to spice up a thread. Jesus f***ing christ already. Kevorkian couldn't spice up this thread...

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 11, 2010 -> 12:30 PM) But that's exactly how you guys want the regulatory system. Otherwise we'd get rid of the ridiculous "Regulator shopping" that the banks are allowed to do, where they all race to the bottom, find the OTS, and we're left with AIG and Washington Mutual declaring themselves to be "Thrifts". Its not how "you guys" want the regulatory system.

QUOTE (Tex @ May 11, 2010 -> 12:47 PM) Few thoughts. Not everyone here is planning on staying forever. There are students, people on a temporary work assigment, etc. Actually way more than you think. I don't expect them to suddenly embrace all things American. People have different ways to show their love of country. I never agreed with the America, love it or leave it point of view. We have the right to criticize the government. I guess some of y'all would be unhappy to hear my students signing the Star Spangeld Banner in French, Spanish, and English? Then they totally belong in the second tier of people who should be here. Silly me, I would like to be around people who want to be here. I thought that was crazy until I saw people who wanted to see the Sox lose in May. Maybe the US gets a higher draft pick next year or something?