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http://www.tomsjokes.com/en/pics/116366310718723.html I read somewhere that the most often removed tattoos are names, followed by gang symbols. Makes sense I guess.

Let's see how he does after a couple more starts. After all he does have that splashy career rating. BTW, and since Brett Favre is in the news, his QG rating is only a couple notches about Griase's. 85.5 v. 86.05 and 17th place versus 15th place.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Sep 30, 2007 -> 11:27 AM) Every time KW opens his mouth, especially when he says "we're fine with what we have", you have to ask yourself... why would he go out there and say "we're trading half the team"? All that would accomplish is put him in a weaker position of negotiation. I'd be shocked if there weren't multiple big moves this offseason. Looking at the 2007 Opening Day roster, and comparing it to the 2008 one (once its done), I'd bet you will see 7 or 8 new faces. Somewhere between K-Dubs comments and yours is reality. I think we'll see at least one of the "untouchables" touched to fill two holes. I don't see 7 or 8 new faces, four or five, including two or three starters max.

QUOTE(Alpha Dog @ Sep 29, 2007 -> 11:59 PM) His dedication to poverty reduction on the government dime, you mean. How much has he donated to charity himself? That would be true dedication to poverty reduction. Maybe a sizable donation to help feed and shelter the homeless (that he helped to make with the subprime loans). It's easy to be compassionate with other people's money. A little harder to do so with you own. Just like the pro-war folks should grab a gun and go fight? I assume he's paying taxes, so this would be his money also. Unlike tax cuts where politicians vote themselves lower taxes.

QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Sep 29, 2007 -> 03:56 PM) I'm happy with keeping AJ around. His numbers aren't spectacular, but he's not a hole for us. And before AJ, the Sox have always had a hole at catcher. We have no one waiting in the wings, and overall, I'd still consider AJ an asset to the club. Not much to add. I also like having a catcher with experience around the team. Absent a huge upgrade, I'll take experience over a small performance upgrade. Something I don't value as much as in say, left field.

Keep repeating, the Cubs only win today to make losing tomorrow that much more painful.

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Sep 29, 2007 -> 11:57 AM) Get out and go for a hike with your sister-in-law, you big lardass tub of goo. Hiking, diving, canoeing/kayaking are among the things I most like to do. What the hell are you complaining about? QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Sep 29, 2007 -> 01:29 PM) Hiking is cool, provided it's in the right environment. I know some that would consider a stroll on a paved path in forest preserve a "hike." IMO, hikes should contain limited to zero time on pavement and should ideally have a midpoint/end at some scenic destination. Gorp rules. These guys are wrong. Stay out of the woods, it's bad enough I can't shake you in cyberspace

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Sep 29, 2007 -> 03:03 PM) That's fine, but you can't deny what he did for a living, or his open track record. It amazes me what a pedistal these people get put on and how much they get defended when they have a (D) behind their name. He "cares" about the poor and underpriveledged, yea. TWO AMERICAS! Uh huh. Only if it benefits him. And before anyone starts, I'm just as critical of the Re-pube-licans. So it does matter who a lawyer represents? If it's an organization that fronts for the Iranian government Good! If it's people who have been injured on accidents, Bad!? And I love the "I hate both sides"

QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Sep 29, 2007 -> 05:33 PM) Why do people get their own names tattooed on their bodies? Is it in case they forget? Or a wive or husband's name. I can see getting married, buying a house, having a few kids, but a tattoo!? It's so permanent

Too bad they do not have some oil. we might have been able to help them.

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Sep 28, 2007 -> 09:05 PM) John Edwards is THE f***tard of f***tards. How can ANYONE support this asshole? 5 Yards for unnecessary roughness, repeat third down.

No one has mentioned this, and perhaps it is the one thing that could make us slightly optimistic, but probably not up to Steve's level. Maybe, just maybe, the team will play better for him. Stranger things have happened. But he's not the second coming of Montana, hell he's not even the punky QB.

The Cubs only win today to make losing tomorrow more painful. That is my mantra, and it has held true for almost 100 years. They will fail, amd it will be spectacular.

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Sep 28, 2007 -> 08:49 PM) She just needs to come out of the closet and say that she is 100% for the redistrubution of wealth from "rich" to poor and that she is a socialist commie. That's about where she is, without saying it. Whatcha trying to catch with that bait?

Boy Scout memorabilia, mostly patches. I just sold one on eBay for $355 I picked up for $15. My collection would probably fetch a few thousand dollars. I also have some odds and ends, postcards, pins, statues, prints, books, but my main collecting interest are those patches. BTW, at any one moment on eBay there will be close to 10,000 Boy Scout items for sale.

Let him have fun and realize he raises the baseball IQ of Cub fans by cheering . . .

May the God of your choice bless you.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Sep 28, 2007 -> 11:49 AM) It won't happen. Stealing this from some pathetic hippy filled liberal blog, which I think is absolutely correct. I can dream, can't I?

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Sep 28, 2007 -> 11:24 AM) I think the media is getting the script down for how to embarrass Fred Thompson. The instructions are: "1. Ask him a question. 2. Let him answer." He is running for President, how is he going to keep up with current events? More liberal media crushing the man.

How many people have had their pictures taken in the "Craig Stall"? It may be the state's top tourist draw.

The Dems have Rock Stars running, that's for certain. It would be the most incredible politcal event of our lifetime if the "Big Three" arrrived at the convention with a floor fight for the nomination. I get goose bumps thinking about it.

Of course when Hammer Time '08 is announced, I'm all over that one

I'll take McCain unless some of the Goperheads doesn't think I'm GOP enough

When you wrote career like Jon, would that mean trade him during what should be his best seasons? I've been so down on even thinking about the next generation of players based on the last couple decades. With the reality of needing to trade future for immediate needs at times, a prospect hanging around to have his career year with the team that drafted him is so rare. Then a guy signing his third contract with the same team seems equally rare.

QUOTE(RibbieRubarb @ Sep 28, 2007 -> 09:06 AM) He went off to school today in a blue shirt that had a baseball flying across it. If only our world leaders could learn from us... a tip of the parenting cap to you