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LMAO, Priceless

It would be nice if political parties could or would take a longer term view. I just realized part of this is a historical view. As the attempt on Reagan's life and Kennedy's assasination move quickly into our rear view mirror, the possibility of the VP taking over isn't nearly as important as it was in the past. It may also be a product of us electing younger Presidents and our general increase in health as a population.

Not to mention specifics and jinx them, but besides the guy on top there are a couple other Sox players with some nice streaks going. ESPN Link

It did say White Sox Manager Jerry Manuel . . .

Conventional wisdom say he needs to pick a strong campaigner who can possibly carry a swing state and help him win the White House in 2004. Anything after that is gravy.

I am thinking the military experience will gain him votes from undecideds who are worried about a strong military during these times. However, I think Edwards is also a strong choice.

How the hell is Bo Derek showing up at everything? Where is she getting the GOP cred?

I think he's leaning towards Clark. Bush 43 proved that balancing the ticket geographically isn't a requirement for political success. He does need someone with a solid moderate record.

That turned out hilarious when we brought him back. Actually Jordan pulled a Baines in that respect. I don't think Maggs has the numbers like Baines did.

By RON FOURNIER AP I think McCain is looking at a 2008 Presidential bid. Either way this election goes, 2008 is open for a GOP run. McCain has a huge potential to create a posse of McCain Democrates. Diving in with Kerry would block him of that path.

Iran Rejects Restraint on Nuclear Program

Thank you YASNY. Once I looked at CWSGuy's profile, I realized how much sense losing Maggs must seem like. Think we will retire his number on the way out of town?

Kind of like we were with Buerhle at the start of last season. Quite a few wanted to grant him his wish to play for the Cardinals.

So what is everyone doing with their share of the extra money? Colon was replaced by Wright. Last year 6 wins out of the #5 starter wins the division. Colon is gone, we now have zero wins from Wright, Diaz, Rauch, Cotts. 3 or 4 wins would have us with a lead in the division.

I was reminded that it wasn't that long ago that we did the exact same thing with Robin Ventura and before that, Harold Baines. Watch them move to other teams, gather a few cheaper prospects, make room for can't miss prospects and life will be better. I guess the kids need to go through it as well. They can watch the process with Maggs. Funny, are we hoping one of these guys develops into a player who is as good as Maggs is now? Let other teams have the superstars, we'll survive with the Valentins of the world and their 4 to 5 million dollar salaries. Someday Sox fans will be able to keep their superstars, until then, at a $2.4 million dollar per player average, I guess a $6 or $7 million (taking just over 10% of this payroll) will be it. Let other teams keep their superstars, we're not worthy. I know CWSGuy and his buddy have extensive experience in running businesses and that they know the salary "cap" was based on projected income and that a business can take a conservative or an aggressive stance on those numbers. The Sox income projection could easily vary by several million dollars. I guess in their experience, taking a conservative estimate on advertising, viewership, attendance, etc. is the way to go. Some businesses find it limits their growth.

You left in the 9th? Damn, that's a dedicated beer drinker

I just wonder how many games Frankie can play a year at first. It is still amazing to me how much better he hits when playing the field. Anyone knows how well Paulie is at DHing? I don't want to lose his bat.

And my point is it royals sucks that the team cannot keep it's best player because of a self imposed salary cap. That it can't build on this team, it must take a step back and try to replace a star player again. What three pitchers are you getting for $4,000,000 each? And for how long? I guess we can hope for another Esteban. I'm tired, very tired, of 40 years of trading a proven player for prospects and hoped for free agents. We never seem to win the FA game, we always seem to lose. If Maggs was playing for the Expos, wouldn't we be clammering for him? I guess y'all are young and still believe in next year, still believe in this ownership. They've had 20 years, a couple playoff appearances. Let's hope this year works out. If not y'all will go through another cycle of signing some good young players, get all so close, then watch as economic drives them away. You have the promise and enthusiasm of youth, I have 40 years of waiting for a World Series. Youth is all about the future, death is all about the past.

Who was the Nixon cabinet member who ate a rat to get over the fear of rats? John somethingorother

You are saying two things Lock up your pitchers first and to short term contracts. Why would a pitcher sign a 3 year deal here when other teams will offer 5? I'm not saying it is the right thing to do, but if you want to compete for pitchers, that's the market.

f***, no edge of the seat excitement, no f***ing walks, stolen bases I love it

1-2-3 Frank!! Zero!! A star is born

Everybody up at the Cell

My God a lead off hitter is out

Atlanta announcers are not bad. They just called Frank a HoF