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QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Aug 23, 2013 -> 10:59 PM) From everything reported, that is a load of crap. He was going to go in the 1st round or at least that is what was reported following the draft. Yeah, I remember reading Green Bay would have taken him.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Aug 23, 2013 -> 05:10 PM) True. So with AJ, the team usually underacheives, collapses, or gets embarrassed by a division rival. Without AJ, they just flat out suck. Got it. I love how you dismiss all the teams he played on that were good, including a WS champ, a division winner, and a few others that went down to the wire.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Aug 23, 2013 -> 02:54 PM) 2006 - late season collapse 2007 - 90 losses 2008- tried to give away the division but held on with under 90 wins 2009-2010 - b****slapped by the Twins 2011 - underacheived 2012 - late season collapse wow, AJs clubhouse presence sure was a major difference the last seven seasons Except we don't know what it might have been those years without him...until this year...

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Aug 23, 2013 -> 02:01 PM) /double facepalm I actually am with Greg on this one. I don't agree that AJ would make such a difference that it would matter, but I think he brought an attitude to the team that was sorely lacking this year. Who knows...maybe he keeps us in the game more early on in the season and we cure this fundamentals and s***ty defense that ailed us all year a lot sooner. It's pretty obvious that this team is capable of being a lot better than they have been this year, and having someone to keep some of these passive guys in the game a bit more may have made a much bigger difference than simply AJ's WAR alone. Again, not saying it would be enough to make a difference, but I certainly can't say with any degree of certainty that we wouldn't be much closer to .500 this year than we currently are had we had someone in the clubhouse that keeps people on their toes like AJ. To me, that was always AJ's greatest contribution to the ballclubs he was on in Chicago.

I've observed some of the hearings with our PUC...they are very entertaining

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Aug 23, 2013 -> 06:52 AM) Except, within the rules of baseball, he did do something illegal, so that point does not stand. If I walked into a non-smoking bar smoking a cigarette, I would be told to put it out or face persecution. It doesn't mean I can't smoke anywhere else, I just can't smoke in that bar. To the same degree, Pete Rose could and can gamble all he wants to, he just can't gamble on baseball as a player. Now, if you want to have a philosophical debate on the morals of gambling, you can go ahead and do that. Actually, gambling on baseball outside of the state of Nevada was illegal at that time as well.

I just wonder how the Republican nominee recovers from all the damage done to him/her in the Republican primary.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Aug 22, 2013 -> 11:22 AM) Like I said, if Rienzo turns into another Q/Santiago out of nowhere pitcher, we're sitting pretty. With the blood of his penis!

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Aug 20, 2013 -> 10:22 AM) Not all proteins are created equally...as none can touch the muscle building ability of milk/whey protein, egg protein, animal, etc...vegetable proteins work, but not nearly as well. You also don't have to overdo it with the protein intake...a lot of people blow way past what's necessary. The biggest question is, do you have a hard time packing on muscle? That's the most important question of them all when it comes too advising someone on protein intake, and what type. If you don't have an issue, like me, you probably don't need to do much. I'm not so much concerned about "packing on muscle" as much as providing enough protein to my body as necessary due to the increased strain/damage to my muscles as a result of entering the phase of the workout that focuses more on strength building. So ultimately, I'm looking at two things; looking for ways to add some protein intake, but also looking to change some of the sources of my protein intake. Sounds like a combination of protein powders and vegetable-based proteins might do the job.

I'm glad you guys bumped this thread...I was actually intending on coming to post a few things this morning. So after taking several months off the workout routine in the spring (was having to take the dogs to the dog park for 1.5 hours every morning so THEY could exercise), I have been back in the saddle for about 10 weeks. Got a new home with a big yard so I don't have to take the dogs to the park anymore and can spend the time working out myself now. Anyways, my body bounces back pretty quickly so I was back in pretty decent shape after just a few weeks, but the last few weeks I have really cleaned up the diet and have seen some pretty quick results. Now I am into the strengthening/muscle building component of my routine though, and so I need to dial up my protein intake a bit. I don't eat much red meat and so that leaves me with pork, chicken, or fish. I'm getting tired of pork and chicken, and good fish (I like albacore or yellowfin tuna steaks) is pretty expensive. Additionally, I'm sort of toying with the idea of going to a vegetarian protein source because I am sort of an animal rights person, and it doesn't sit well with me that I am eating all this meat. Should I switch over to a protein powder? Or balance that with some tofu or tempeh as well? Any other suggestions? Jake, Sqwert, Reddy, your thoughts are appreciated, as well as anyone else who might have some good tips. Thanks in advance. I will hang up and listen.

QUOTE (chimpy2121 @ Aug 20, 2013 -> 08:36 AM) I'm a little late to the party, but I started doing a low carb diet in the middle of May at 240 (I am 6'1"). I am now down to 190. It gets tough maintaining the diet while traveling for work, but it's worked and I can't complain at all. I try to stick below 30g per day. I only drink alcohol once or twice every two weeks and it's nothing but water besides that. Dropped from XXL to L and from 38s to 34s. Congrats! I agree with what Y2HH said, but I think what you're doing is fine. Soon though, you'll probably want to ease up and hit a more realistic stride intended to maintain your current weight. Otherwise, odds are you'll go nuts eventually and start gorging yourself on Oreo Double Stuff's and not get off your couch

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Aug 19, 2013 -> 10:42 AM) .297 average since his callup. Hits in 8 of his last 9, three multi-hit games in his last 6. He's also starting to get a bit gappy and hit some doubles. Rick Hahn is a genius to get him (and more) from a division rival in a deal that sent away the oft-injured Jake Peavy. I love it and I love what Rick Hahn has shown already. More genius, please. Yeah, I agree. As much as Garcia has some of the same flaws of players we already have, getting a guy with his talent and tools is impressive. Especially when you consider the complexity of the deal. I think that, maybe even more so than the player acquired, made me feel a bit better about Hahn's tenure moving forward.

So we can't do the draft on iPads, correct? Need flash?

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 18, 2013 -> 12:53 PM) Hawk and Wimpy is such a better broadcast than Hawk and Stone I just don't think it works over the course of an entire season.

I'm in

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Aug 16, 2013 -> 04:30 AM) why power density matters http://theenergycollective.com/robertwilso...density-matters Hah, this is so far from our biggest concern right now... I'm still waiting for these guys to realize that all of our renewal energy is still backed by conventional sources...I'm not sure they have discovered this yet

Does it surprise anyone that Miguel Tejada got busted for amphetamines?

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Aug 17, 2013 -> 03:11 PM) I'm not sold on Reed as a closer for a contending team. I think his stuff is best suited for set-up. The difference between a closer and a setup man really isn't anything other than what's between the ears...

Happy belated, Y2HH!

Baseball-Reference has his second and third comps as Frank Robinson and Mickey Mantle.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 16, 2013 -> 11:22 AM) I cussed when I saw the Sox lost in a walk-off. Painful, embarrassing season in all aspects of being a fan to those of us who don't care about the draft. You didn't even watch...why would you care?

QUOTE (Eminor3rd @ Aug 16, 2013 -> 09:59 AM) If consensus determines he's a 60/60 hitter, I'd be comfortable going up to 5/80 Well, at least someone here is a realist....

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 14, 2013 -> 02:51 PM) His kid had serious medical problems, I remember reading about it. I don't recall the exact nature. But it was not a rumor. Dunn family full of puppy love

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Aug 14, 2013 -> 05:54 PM) You missed the part where Tebow prayed for Mallett to get hit by a bus And then said bus actually hit Mallet.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Aug 13, 2013 -> 08:42 PM) I am being forced in to pitching for my Thursday team again. I feel bad that our pitcher got kicked out of his position of 3 years simply because he missed a week and I pitched well in his absence, but oh well I guess. I hate pitching in this league too, I'll lose my teeth one of these games. You simply cannot be denied! The truth is evident to all!