Texsox

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jan 19, 2005 -> 07:28 AM) I'm suprised he settled for this though. The Dodgers were rumored to have offered him $9 million over 2 years before they signed Derek Lowe. I'm guessing his options were running out. His career could go either way at this point. I'd like to see him return to Cy Young form, but I am more inclined to believe he will finish the season in their bull pen or trying to win his 10th game. I'll take Garland over Loiaza at this point in time.

E-Lo was Kenny Williams finest hour by far. Both in getting him and in getting rid of him. I wish him the best of luck. He was gold for a season here.

Robin mentioned he got half way to the mound before realizing Ryan was as old as his father and wasn't certain what to do next. Whip an old man, stop, whatever. UI think it's just one of the funniest moments in baseball fights.

In arbitration, those are the only two choices for the arbiters. A three-member panel will meet and each one will pick one contract and best of three wins. The contract that will be mentioned the most by Clemens is Pedro's $17.5 mil, the contract the Astros will be talking about is Maddux. Reading between the lines, both sides know they are low or high. And now it's up to an arbiter. Clemens just squeezed himself. If he loses arbitration and retires his image takes a hit. I think his competitive juices, losing the Beltran sweepstakes, and some personal issues all are wrapped up here. I believe the arbiters would easily side on a Pedro-size $17.5 mil for a guy coming off a Cy Young year. One side is $4 mil below, the other is $4.5 high. Knowing that the arbiters cannot decide on something in the middle, Clemens had to pick his number. I believe, as do many Houston sportswriters that he would have been a lock to be awarded $20 mil. At $22 mil his chances are about 50-50 or slightly worse. The arbiters will have to decide to under or over pay the man for 2005. There is no history to handicap this one, it's a record spread with record amounts in a winner take all showdown with everyone all in.

QUOTE(da_bears86 @ Jan 18, 2005 -> 09:43 PM) probably but im droppin the class i dont need it to graduate and i dont need another f. its my first f ever in a class I can understand dropping. Think just for a minute about overcoming this little set back and passing. Could be a great experience.

QUOTE(da_bears86 @ Jan 18, 2005 -> 09:10 PM) failed calc. in deep s*** wont be on for at least a week Einstein failed Art, try harder next time. Does your school offer any tutoring?

I applaud him for this move. It isn't a matter of is he worth 22 mil, it's which number is closer to being correct, the $13.5 the Astros offered or the $22 mil that Clemens picked? The arbiter has those two choices. I love it. Pedro signed for what $17.5 per year? If the Astros had picked something like $15 mil they would win, $13.5 is a bit of a low ball. So if you are the arbiter which offer is more correct? The Astros low ball or the player's pie in the sky. Two bad numbers.

I was at Nolan Ryan's Waterfront Inn up on Choke Canyon and he happened to be there. The place was mostly empty and I asked him about it. It took 10 minutes for Robin to even get to the plate, ten more to describe the at bat, and 10 minutes to discuss the trip from home plate to the mound. All the while the four of five of us were ROTFLMAO. By the time he administered the head lock I was on one knee, almost peeing my pants. I've also read Robin's account of how he got half way out there and realized it was an old man and didn't know what to do. Merging both stories, caused me to almost split my insides.

QUOTE(santo=dorf @ Jan 18, 2005 -> 05:38 PM) My sister got a new camcorder for Christmas that uses memory sticks and 8 mm tape, and I tried to put to some stuff I recorded onto my computer to possibly make a DVD. The software that came with the camcorder just compressed some of the footage into 2 minutes of highlights with some soft wedding music playing. Is there software that will allow me to directly put 8 mm footage to a windows media file? Will this help me in making a DVD? If you are running Windows XP you can use Movie Maker. It is a part of Windows available at Microsoft's site as a download. I've been playing with it a bit. Seems easy for some simple work.

QUOTE(winodj @ Jan 18, 2005 -> 02:51 PM) Cheaper than the depressant they had to put in it to take the alcohol out. They could make Sudafed without the ingredients that can be used in Crystal Meth. (In some states they do) But its cheaper to use the standard formula. Only when law mandates it, will drug companies change a formula. Thank you Mr. Wizard what is the recipe for meth?[/color]

So far it seems there are two schools of thought on the central. Some writers prefer the duh, obvious, I want to say I picked every division race correctly, they go with the Twins. Some pundits want to be the genius, pick someone no one else is picking, that seems to be the Indians. I like our chances. I am one of those that went from 2004 Rip Fest to 2005 Love Fest. Spring training begins in less than one month.

I know some one who tried drinking lacquer when they ran out of liquor, they died but what a finish

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jan 18, 2005 -> 02:27 PM) He did the exact same things in the ARod negotiations. Yet teams continue to bite. Dog wouldn't do that.

I think nametags are a great idea for *some* of our members. In fact, here is a do it yourself starter kit. and please, for you double posters, use your WSI or ESPN or MLB screen names

QUOTE(winodj @ Jan 18, 2005 -> 10:59 AM) Congratulations and well-wishes will be accepted in the form of cash donations. Damn, you beat me to it.(starting a thread that is)

QUOTE(Man Of Steel @ Jan 18, 2005 -> 11:33 AM) Yes I agree with you on that part that it is unsulting to southerners, I was just saying that there are quite a few racist people in the south.. I wasnt trying to make what he said right, I was just saying that its there Of course there are racist people in the south, but we don't hold a monopoly on racism. Race relations are a problem everywhere, even in Palos Heights. I imagine being a black man is as difficult in Green Bay, Fargo, and Salt Lake City as it is in any southern town.

QUOTE(Man Of Steel @ Jan 18, 2005 -> 11:18 AM) Although that wasnt the smartest of statements I dont think some of you should be bashing him.. because hes prolly right. While not everyone down here is racist to simply deny the fact that MANY are is pointless.. I have a ton of friends that are racists, and pretty much just because they are from the south. I dont agree with his comment but you have to realize that in a way he is right To single out the south as being more or less racist is ignorant at best and insulting at worst. The guy has just a good of chance getting a job in Boston or Chicago as Houston or Atlanta.

QUOTE(Cali @ Jan 17, 2005 -> 01:52 PM) Sunday Night May 1st 2005. Looks like this will be FOX's sunday line-up starting May 1: 7:00 King of the Hill 7:30 Malcolm in the Middle 8:00 The Simpsons 8:30 Arrested Development 9:00 Family Guy 9:30 American Dad http://www.thefutoncritic.com/cgi/gofuton....d=20050117fox01 I'll tune in beginning at 8:30 . . . MitM is terrible.

QUOTE(YASNY @ Jan 18, 2005 -> 07:22 AM) Guys, the Bulls are going to stumble. They're too young not to do so. You are going to have guys hitting the rookie wall soon, and the schedule is going to get much tougher. If they do make the playoffs, I wouldn't expect much from them. There is a similarity between the NBA and NHL when it comes to the difference between regular season and playoff games. They take it to another level. None of the main cogs of the Bulls has any playoff experience whatsoever. If they win a playoff series, consider it a MAJOR accomplishment and sign of good things to come. If they don't, which is more likely to happen, consider it a learning experience. Even MJ had learn how to win in the playoffs. However, the resurgence of the Bulls is great to see. They are heading in the right direction. But if "the sky is the limit" is referring to this year's team, I think you are going to be disappointed. Excellent analysis. In fact, I would add this for consideration: It would be better this year for a lottery pick, than a first round exit. Next year they need the experience, but this year, another high pick would be nice.

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Jan 18, 2005 -> 12:43 AM) Worst possible situation for a Freudian slip to surface. I'm not certain how weatherman broadcast the news, but I have to believe they read forecasts off a teleprompter. Which only dampers his credibility. Guarantee this won't stop him from finding another position somewhere in the South. :headshake That is almost as offensive as the weatherman's slip. I join YAS in offering a :fyou

Happy Birthday!

Something to think about: In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth and populated the Earth with broccoli, cauliflower and spinach, green and yellow and red vegetables of all kinds, so Man and Woman would live long and healthy lives. Then using God's great gifts, Satan created Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream and Krispy Creme Donuts. And Satan said, "You want chocolate with that?" And Man said, "Yes!" and Woman said, "and as long as you're at it, add some sprinkles." And they gained 10 pounds. And Satan smiled. And God created the healthful yogurt that Woman might keep the figure that Man found so fair. And Satan brought forth white flour from the wheat, and sugar from the cane and combined them. And Woman went from size 6 to size 14. So God said, "Try my fresh green salad." And Satan presented Thousand-Island Dressing, buttery croutons and garlic toast on the side. And Man and Woman unfastened their belts following the repast. God then said, "I ! have sent you heart healthy vegetables and olive oil in which to cook them." And Satan brought forth deep fried fish and chicken-fried steak so big it needed its own platter. And Man gained more weight and his cholesterol went through the roof. God then created a light, fluffy white cake, named it "Angel Food Cake," and said, "It is good." Satan then created chocolate cake and named it "Devil's Food." God then brought forth running shoes so that His children might lose those extra pounds. And Satan gave cable TV with a remote control so Man would not have to toil changing the channels. And Man and Woman laughed and cried before the flickering blue light and gained pounds. Then God brought forth the potato, naturally low in fat and brimming with nutrition. And Satan peeled off the healthful skin and sliced the starchy center into chips and deep-fried them. And Man gained pounds. God then gave lean beef so that Man might consume fewer calories and still satisfy his appetite. And Satan created McDonald's and its 99-cent double cheeseburger. Then said, "You want fries with that?" And Man replied, "Yes! And super size them!" And Satan said, "It is good." And Man went into cardiac arrest. God sighed and created quadruple bypass surgery. Then Satan created HMOs. Thought for the day ...... There is more money being spent on breast implants and Viagra today than on Alzheimer's research. This means that by 2040, there should be a large elderly population with perky boobs and huge erections and absolutely no recollection of what to do with them. If you don't send this to five old friends right away there will be five fewer people laughing in the world

My High School colors were blue and gold, maybe I'll wear both.

Ross,

QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Jan 17, 2005 -> 06:53 PM) That's pretty sweet Tex! You've done yourself good. Thank you. It was my first attempt for someone else. It is so hard to crop around crowd shots. Plus I couldn't find too many different shots of those guys. I can see why there are a lot of head and shoulder shpts being used.