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QUOTE (LVSoxFan @ Nov 2, 2009 -> 10:18 AM) I think there's even a huge open lot right there across from ITT. IIT, champ. Get it right.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Sep 22, 2009 -> 10:26 PM) Will he be available for the playoffs? Why, do you already have a tee time reserved?

This makes me really sad. What a great guy.

David Aardsma Mike MacDougal Nick Masset Javier Vazquez

QUOTE (SoxFan101 @ Aug 22, 2009 -> 02:15 AM) Of course in your scenario only people responsible and that wanted too would have kids, so adopting wouldnt really be an option. How f***ed up would it be is the only reason you cant have your own kids is because as a child you were forced into a vasectomy? Adoption would still be an option- there would always be some stragglers: kids whose parents died in accidents, children from immigrants perhaps, etc. An adopted child raised from infancy is just as much your own as one of your own blood. Perhaps that is another unpopular opinion of mine, but I firmly believe it. Why make new children in a world where there are so many waiting for caring homes starting the day they are born?

I'm also, of course, mostly kidding. It's a little crazy. Remember, kids, get your pet spay or neutered.

QUOTE (SoxFan101 @ Aug 21, 2009 -> 01:16 PM) You do know there is a risk involved in vasectomies, I cant believe anyone would honestly think this would be a good idea. If it gets messed up and becomes irreversible, they can always adopt. I don't think anyone has ever died of a vasectomy.

All persons born in the United States should be given vasectomies/ligations at birth. Only after applying for and passing an exam should they be allowed to have the procedure reversed. Those without the financial means, mental competence, etc., as well as violent criminals and sex offenders would not have children.

QUOTE (Nixon @ Aug 20, 2009 -> 09:18 AM) West Virginia is probably the most god awful state I have ever set foot in. Ohio would come a close second. Basically any state where the major cultural hubs are gas stations or walmart super centers. Word.

agree

The hunting argument is silly - particularly deer hunting serves a vital role in population control, the animals are typically killed humanely after living in the wild, and the animals are used almost always for food (if not, then I condemn it). The real hypocrisy is with factory farmed meat. If I could choose between being one of Vick's dogs or a pig on many factory swine farms, I'd choose dog any day. Many animals on factory farms know nothing but torture from life until death: at least some of Vick's dogs were rewarded for victory, etc. I'm not saying that what Michael did was alright by any means, but what I am saying is that what he did isn't particularly worse than what pretty much every other NFL player (save for Tony Gonzales, a vegetarian, as I recall) does by eating factory farmed meat. I'm not sure how so many people can be OK with the realities of factory farming - it's pretty sickening, and I'm not some crazy PETA protester. I know there are many livestock farms that treat animals humanely, but there are also many that don't, and at the grocery store the consumer typically has no way of telling the difference.

QUOTE (BigEdWalsh @ Aug 16, 2009 -> 02:20 PM) As for road attendance it doesn't surprise me but certainly is disappointing that the Orioles, Indians, Twins, and A's in particular outdraw the White Sox. How about the Pirates, Nationals, Rockies, Padres, Reds, etc.? Ugh.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 16, 2009 -> 07:21 PM) Going to be a lot of rain tomorrow. Only in the morning probably...

So many haters.

QUOTE (Jeremy @ Aug 11, 2009 -> 10:39 PM) Why not Figgins himself? He's a free agent this off season. 3B Figgins 2B Beckham RF Dye DH Thome 1B Konerko LF CQ CF Rios C AJ SS Alexei The biggest problem I can see is that it might be too expensive, though you could always replace Thome or Dye with someone cheaper. Perhaps: 3B Figgins 2B Beckham DH Thome OR Dye (whichever is a better value) 1B Konerko RF CQ C AJ CF Rios SS Alexei LF Podsednik Or how about Orlando Hudson for 2B, leaving Beckham at third? Sadly, I imagine Figgins will be extremely expensive on the free agent market. I think most likely Getz will be starting at second base next year, though, particularly with so much spending already.

QUOTE (knightni @ Aug 9, 2009 -> 07:02 AM) Colon eats the Pedigree. So inevitable.

QUOTE (sam785 @ Aug 6, 2009 -> 12:09 AM) This was a terrific suggestion, safe, well-lit, very little traffic on the way out, and most importantly FREE, not to mention a White Sox winner. Glad to help.

QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Aug 4, 2009 -> 12:10 PM) Park on Morgan St. Its just west of Halsted. Your car won't get stolen. Its about a half mile walk. Takes about 20 min. That's a great suggestion. Otherwise you could park on Michigan Ave. between 33rd and 35th. Free parking only a block from CPD headquarters. There is also non-resident street parking on 33rd St. just East of State.

QUOTE (TheHolyBovine @ Jul 31, 2009 -> 03:32 PM) Interesting. If true, I wonder who our 5th starter would be for the next month? Dan Hudson? Carlos Torres?

QUOTE (tonyho7476 @ Jul 24, 2009 -> 08:35 AM) they could have...everything has a price at the cell...its amazing. I almost was able to purchase the world series trophy, but negotiations broke down. This explains why they sometimes shoot fireworks when there isn't a game, or when the Sox aren't even in town.

Any predictions on Dewayne's gift?

It's not like these guys are amateurs. They get paid big bucks, and sometimes boos come with it. I'm sure Bobby is much more unhappy about his performance than he is hurt by some booing.

Thread from a better Phillies forum: http://www.philliesphans.com/phorum/viewto...der=asc&start=0

I'm an Illinois Tech student and this is great news for us too. Also, further developing the neighborhood, IIT is currently working on the largest Southside development since US Cellular Field. Aside from academic facilities, soon the area just across the highway at 35th and State will be home to many new about 20 new restaurants and retail stores. This should be happening by around 2007. The neighborhood is definitely on its way up.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Oct 29, 2005 -> 04:57 PM) Podsednik would be the worse right fielder in baseball and Manny is one of the worse left fielders in baseball. You'd have Rowand and two terrible outfielders. They would be one of the worse outfields out there. No doubt about it. Manny would only be a DH with the Sox. Nothing more, nothing less. Manny in left, Rowand in right, Podsednik moves to center. For those who belive Podsednik would butcher center, his 2003 and 2004 fielding statistics show that he actually played better in center in Milwakee than in left in Chicago. Also, his fielding percentages in Milwaukee are nearly identical to Rowand's fielding percentage in 2005.