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http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=Agg3...o&type=lgns Griffey's increases out post-season chances. Without Griffey, we had a 54.9% chance to win the division and a 58.5% chance to make the playoffs. With Griffey, we have a 58.4% chance to win the division with a 63% shot at the playoffs.

QUOTE (Gregory Pratt @ Aug 2, 2008 -> 02:13 AM) He also said that Griffey was the most glamorous player he'd ever seen, and that everything he did was aesthetically pleasing and graceful. "Everything he did was just...pretty." I tend to agree with that btw, the most beautiful swing in MLB history.

QUOTE (LosMediasBlancas @ Aug 2, 2008 -> 01:50 AM) What did Hawk have to say about the Griffey pick up? He was relatively reserved, saying once or twice that at one point, Griffey was the best he'd ever seen. He said he could make a great impact for the team on the field and in the clubhouse and also that it gives Ozzie a lot of options and some more versatility.

QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Aug 2, 2008 -> 01:40 AM) Is there a way for me to patten this idea?? hahahah. I really, really want that to happen. I know, I was almost going cite you when I typed it out.

QUOTE (Princess Dye @ Aug 2, 2008 -> 01:33 AM) god looking at the available shortstops and second basemen, you almost just want to keep OC and have the D and semi-leadoff hitter in place one way or the other. Furcal is a great option at SS for us if he can stay healthy. Or you pick up Hudson and move Alexei to SS. Or you sign both, and throw Alexei in CF.

QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Aug 2, 2008 -> 01:30 AM) There are more than a few guys with bump ups. Dotel goes from 5 to 6 Linebrink goes from 4 to 4.5 MacDougal actually gets around a 600K bump Thornton gets about a 500K bump Hall has a 2.25M TO AJ gets about a 600K bump Dye gets a 2 million dollar bump Swisher gets an almost 2 million dollar bump Jenks does infact go to ARB. Thats 7.2 mil in added salary from those guys, 9.95 if they pick up Toby's option. Thats not including what Bobby will get through arbitration.

QUOTE (jenks45monster @ Aug 2, 2008 -> 01:27 AM) I think I saw something today from Konerko that I didn't like. After Griffey came in to score that run and was getting high-fives all around in the dugout, I didn't see Kong give him any love. Jealously of playing time maybe? Or maybe the cameras just never shower it... Maybe if Konerko would ever get a 2 out RBI hit, none of this would be an issue. Hell, even just a 2 out hit. Or an RBI. Or just a hit at all.

Here's what I ultimately see happening... 2B Hudson SS Ramirez LF Quentin RF Dye DH Thome C Pierzynski 1B Konerko CF Swisher 3B Fields If they could somehow negotiate a new deal for Griffey, I definitely wouldn't be opposed to keeping him around, but I'd only like to see him in RF or at 1B, meaning Swish would be in CF and Konerko dealt. I'd still love to get one of, if not both, of Furcal or Hudson. I have a feeling Hudson would be more likely, so I could see something like this involving Griffey... 2B Hudson C Pierzynski LF Quentin 1B Dye DH Thome SS Ramirez RF Griffey CF Swisher 3B Fields Also, I would TOTALLY take a shot, if cheap, on Rocco Baldelli. If he ever comes back to where he was, he gives you speed, defense, and a legit 1/2 batter.

I greatly dislike David Kaplan.

QUOTE (GreatScott82 @ Aug 1, 2008 -> 10:47 PM) DAMN IM GOOD!!! hahaha Wow, great call. A point for you...

QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Aug 1, 2008 -> 10:20 PM) The most shocking part of that is the thought that there are people who drink grape soda. Grape pop and grape drink are both fabulous.

Watching Ken Griffey Jr. out there in a White Sox uniform was one of the most beautiful things I've seen in my life. Awesome debut. Also, it's nice to see the bullpen not give up any runs.

QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ Aug 1, 2008 -> 04:51 PM) Wouldn't Philly pay half or so of Thome's contract? I'm not sure, but I don't think that the cash they sent was included for the possible option year.

I'm a little disappointed in this. I really wanted to see Griffey wear the 30.

QUOTE (GreatScott82 @ Aug 1, 2008 -> 04:10 PM) Maybe Griffey as the DH? Who knows if KW will take Thome's option and Pauly may be traded west this winter. Keeping Griffey over Thome would be a bad idea. Thome is 37 and would cost us 13 mil, while Griffey is 38 and would cost us 16.5 mil. And there is no way Griffey has a better year than Thome.

I didn't intentionally try to crack your head open. I don't pitch as good when I'm not on a mound... Someone lied to you.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 1, 2008 -> 02:06 PM) Not everyone can throw a chemically enhanced 95 mph cutter on the inside corner for a full season like Loaiza was able to. Chemically enhanced?

If we take care of our own s***, the schedule of the Twins won't mean anything.

Everyone blamed Dave Chappelle for setting black people back...Ron Artest has now trumped anything Chappelle did.

QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 10:33 PM) Hawk was unbearable tonight. Carlos Gomez freaking sucks. He doesn't hit for average, doesn't get on base, his SB % is not good, he doesn't hit for power. He is essentially a worthless offensive player. Those f***ing "game changer" rants drove me up a wall. I am one of Hawk's biggest fans, but he is just another reason I'm glad to be done with this f***ing series and team for almost 2 months.

Keepin' it simple, enjoy... 1024x768 1280x800 1280x854 1280x1024 1440x900

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 06:36 PM) Beverly Hills Cop. Axel Foley > You.

QUOTE (Nokona @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 11:13 PM) I gotta tip my cap to those graphic design abilities. Well done.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 10:21 PM) I don't mind the Twins. They don't go out and buy players, they don't have guys who you know abuse PEDs. f*** the Twins and f*** their little baggy dome. I don't wish harm on players but...

This game is not over folks.