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I think Carlos is a guy who you need to keep around til the deadline and move him then. There are always going to be the injury concerns coming into a new season, and a reduced sense of urgency from other organizations. He obviously should have been dealt this season. If it were me, I'd bring him back, and hope like hell he has a good first half, and then either keep him because you're atop the division, or deal him to a desperate club. The deadline is a time when these injury/consistency concerns seem to get overlooked quite a bit more. I just don't think the return is going to be much of anything at this point. Unless you really have your eye on some sleeper SP candidate or something...

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Oct 5, 2011 -> 11:06 PM) Yeah, tell me about it. Girls on Facebook saying "Thank you Steve Jobs! If it wasn't for you inventing the iPod, we would still be listening to CD players!". Oh really? Because I am pretty sure Mp3 players were around well before Apple starting making them. I think she meant "Thanks for making this shiny device that I can buy as a status symbol and allowing me to purchase things purely based on brand name and nothing else. Shopping made easy!" He did a lot, but he didn't do everything, and he certainly didn't do it alone. And him dying isn't going to cease the advancement of technology, I assure you. Once in a while products come along that are actually not only brilliant in their design, and beautifully manufactured, but actually better than everything else on the market. It's a shame that some people do indeed look at Apple products as status symbols, but there is no denying that the iPod, iPhone, iPad, iMac, and Macbooks have been absolutely revolutionary in allowing the idiot computer/electronics user (such as myself), the ability to get far more utility and enjoyment out of these classes of devices than the portfolio of any other company on earth. Yes, there are some devices that do things better than some of the Apple devices, but overall, it's just not been a contest. You can spew venom all you want, and I once did this too, about the iPod (until I actually bought one and realized how superior it was to my piece of s*** Samsung mp3 player), but it only makes you look utterly foolish and undermines your credibility.

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Oct 5, 2011 -> 08:01 PM) I'll never forget where I was when I heard Steve Jobs died. I was sitting on my Windows computer listening to my Zune HD. He influenced my life in so many ways. Class act.

QUOTE (bmags @ Oct 5, 2011 -> 07:50 AM) Did samsung hire I can't believe it's not butters ad shop for that ? "Because we're Samsung, and that's just the way we're wired."

Going to bet on the Phillies to close it out tonight and go over the total...Phi -120 and over 7.5 Edwin, I love you man...but I don't trust you so much against this lineup...

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Oct 5, 2011 -> 01:30 PM) I completely understand what you're saying but it's easier said then done. Also, back when I was younger I was less mature so I'd get jealous easier. If I were single now I think I'd handle it much better. Yeah, you definitely realize how silly it is to bother getting jealous... I guess it all depends on the girl...there are the super hot girls that are promiscuous and crazy and just out for attention, and there are super hot girls that are genuinely nice, normal chicks (that just happen to be super hot). I guess I'll just have to assume she is the latter until she demonstrates otherwise. She keeps saying she wants to come over and do a Breaking Bad and Mad Men marathon...I guess I won't have to deal with any other dudes there other than Blur, my dog...

QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Oct 5, 2011 -> 12:02 PM) You're overthinking this. Just think about the girl you're going out with at the time, and make sure you give her your attention and she's giving you hers. Sounds strange, but there are a ton of females who don't always go for the hottest looking guy, but one with the best personality. Yeah, I suppose...it's not even so much an issue of me not being confident enough, I just hate dealing with swarms of dudes all the time...ahh, the life of a single guy...

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Oct 5, 2011 -> 11:35 AM) Doesn't list her on the official site. Ahh, some other hot redhead then I guess...

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Oct 5, 2011 -> 11:18 AM) American Horror Story premiers tonight. Looks intriguing. Yeah, think I'll DVR it...is Marcia Cross in it?

As I read that transcript I was half expecting J4L to put his ssn in there as well...

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Oct 5, 2011 -> 11:18 AM) Oh my. You had to go there. You opened the door for him... So I have a question...what's everyone's opinions on when you have a date with a chick that definitely seems to be out of your league? I know your good pals will say "Don't say that! No one is out of your league!" Yada yada...I think a few times I have gone out with chicks that I was definitely outkicking my coverage on, and I think it makes me uncomfortable. I usually don't even bother with super hot chicks, because I figure it will just be more trouble than it's worth. I hate being with that girl that EVERY SINGLE DUDE is checking out everywhere you go. And every time you go to the bathroom, there is some dude sidling up to her trying to get her number. I've had a few friends like that, and that is a pain enough itself. I went on a date Sunday with a chick, and honestly, it was the middle of the football games, like 4th quarter of the early games...I got to the bar first, and I was sitting there watching the Bears try and put away the Panthers, and then she walks in, and it was like the entire bar stopped. She comes in wearing this little denim dress with San Diego Chargers wristbands on. Every dude is looking at me like, ok, he's either loaded, is hung like one of those zebras you see at the zoo, or this is a blind date and she will walk out on him the second he has to go to the bathroom. The date went well, and she called me afterwards to tell me she had a great time, but I am still uncomfortable. Just too damn hot for me...Now I usually get pretty cute girls, but not the showstoppers.... Thoughts....?

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Oct 4, 2011 -> 02:51 PM) Adrian Beltre is some kinda player. Have the Rangers, like, done anything wrong since Nolan Ryan became team president? Hmm...I seem to remember advocating this as a great signing... Of course, we'll have to see how he does in years 4 and 5 of that contract... Sure would have been nice had we signed Beltre instead of Dunn...but then again, if I am going to take credit for my good predictions, I also have to man up for my bad ones...and that would have included letting PK walk...

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Oct 4, 2011 -> 01:43 PM) So.... no iPhone 5 exclusivity to Sprint, huh? At this stage in the game, I think Apple has far too much power over the wireless carriers to bother with an exclusive contract anymore. The carriers have realized customers will choose a device over a network, and if that device is Apple, their is going to be far too much money pouring into the coffers of Apple for them to optimize sales via an exclusive contract. Giving the iPhone to AT&T happened solely because other carriers were showing little interest. AT&T was willing to take a gamble on Apple, but only with the consideration of exclusivity. It was a gamble that paid off handsomely.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Oct 4, 2011 -> 01:30 PM) They'll still sell a billion of these. I know you're not an apple guy, but honestly, the iPhone 4 really isn't outdated yet. No reason to rush it into the background quite yet. I'm probably one of the biggest Apple dorks here, and I had very little interest in this device.

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Oct 4, 2011 -> 10:55 AM) Detroit is Detroit. I think we've won that one. No need to hate them because they're from there. More likely, they need the pity. I love Chrysler's new ad campaign..."Detroit was once known as the Paris of the Midwest..."

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Oct 4, 2011 -> 04:34 AM) Pssh.. look at my post on that subject. I knew it cause I saw Prior and Sale both pitch in college. Sale has very good stuff, but he isn't in Prior's neighborhood. (and that is no knock, Prior was just that good) And I will maintain my ways on saying it would be a horrible mistake if Danks is traded. (unless you absolutely can not sign him to a Buehrle type deal) He still has too much upside untapped. (and yes.. I'm his biggest fan, and I know Floyd is Jason's biggest fan) Really? I had no idea Gavin even knew Jason...

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Oct 3, 2011 -> 04:10 PM) Stop drinking, stop drinking stop drinking. Thats about it. Keep the cardio and core work up and stop drinking and eating like s***. Its f***ing hard. Moderation my friend...all things in moderation. They used to read this over the PA system in my high school every morning. Best piece of advice I've ever gotten.

QUOTE (kev211 @ Oct 3, 2011 -> 06:32 PM) I'm not really worried about the new phone whether its the 4s or 5, because I am perfectly happy with my 4 right now. I just want to know when they're going to release iOS 5 which I think will probably be the same day as the new phone. I agree...

I ordered P90X2...should be here around Christmas...until then, have to get it together with the original so I am ready to go...been a lazy POS lately.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Oct 3, 2011 -> 01:03 PM) Not sure what that means. There are one or two people on here who knows where I get my limited information from, and I have to keep it that way. I dont get exact info either, its very broad based on compiling different bits and pieces of information that flows through his/her hands. I think he was asking what moves you have correctly been informed about.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Oct 3, 2011 -> 01:34 PM) Didn't you agree with my idea for rebuilding not too long ago? There's absolutely no point to rebuilding now. People need to think about things from a business sense once in a while... Let's see...you've leased 3 movie screens for 2 years and you've realized that they have more technical problems than the owner let on, but for whatever reason you didn't protect yourself in your lease for this possibility. Your options are the following: 1) Continue to pay the lease and make the necessary further investment to operate a suitable movie theater and have the possibility of making a nice profit; 2) Re-lease the movie screens for pennies on the dollar, and sell popcorn at your theater while providing no movies for patrons to watch, meanwhile being liable for the expensive price you originally leased the movie screens for; or 3) Show movies on the screens in their current condition, which prohibits you from showing first run movies, and ensures you take a hefty loss. Meanwhile, you begin selling all your relatively good equipment for unpopped popcorn kernals to be used at some future date.

I think he's just trying to get to 3,000 hits...

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Oct 3, 2011 -> 09:08 AM) I doubt its Fisk. From what I heard, the sox want a manager who is also fluent in speaking Spanish to help communicate with the latin players. Martinez, LaRussa, Alomar and Pena are all fluent in Spanish. Not sure if that is why Francona isn't high on the sox list, but it might go with it. Is the manager going to speak English though?

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Oct 3, 2011 -> 08:53 AM) nails on a chalkboard. I cant even appreciate it for its unintended humor. The hosts and callers are the real life versions of the superfans I'll never forget riding home from a game one Sunday a few years ago, after another s***ty loss to someone, and a caller called in to defend the Bears, and in a completely Superfanesque way, stated "The Bears' is one fine or-gan-i-za-tion." It was one as if Chuck Sworski called in himself.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Oct 3, 2011 -> 07:12 AM) So, tomorrow is the day my iPhone officially becomes out of date. It's just being announced tomorrow, isn't it?