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Until KC swoons, I'm thinking this is a three team race. Barring major trades, I will be very surprised if more than 4 or 5 games seperates the Twins and Royals.

cliche warning! You have to throw out the history book on E-Lo the way he's been pitching this year. Remember, he was going to fade in May, swoon in June etc. Just like Mark complained about the Hump Dome then pitched lights out. Same thing with Estaban and the 'rays.

I don't see Maggs or Everett in an asg uniform unless it's as a last minute replacement. E-Lo is a lock to be on the team and a favorite to start but a lot may depend on his next two outings. Of Sox players, Frank should be the first position player picked. I think you are correct about an AL win. Most years I pick the NL but after looking at the voting the AL is looking good. We'll see how the managers do.

It was until the 2003 Tigers came along . . .

I discovered that if you add up every team's wins and compare it to every team's losses it is exactly even almost every year

I believe they did in Ghost Busters I believe the ghost of Bill Veeck is hanging around Cominsky and smiling at us paying Alomar and Everett next to nothing.

That is good news. I also like the team continuing to pay him. I imagine there is an insurance company covering this. Do you think he qualifies for workers comp?

Another big moment for Frank. I didn't see a dance but the fist pump was great.

I heard from a buddy of mine that he got up to buy a beer right when the wave came around and wasn't able to live it down the rest of the night. His buddies where busting his chop for being a ScRub fan.

The debate really isn't about how good they were/are/or will be, the issue is are they a good fit for the 2003/2004 Bulls and I don't see what they would accomplish. They wouldn't even help sell tickets after the first week of the season. This could be billed as what The Rooks Reunited Tour? I cheered hard for both of those guys and am glad they played for the Bulls. But, like an ex-lover, it's rarely good to reunite. Hang Pippens jersey from the rafter when he comes to town and kiss him goodbye.

Double stuff? Isn't that a XXXX movie?

The questions must be good. I nailed all the 2 pointers and nothing else. Can we count top 3 finishes? I can't seem to get over the hump.

Not like the aquired a Met or Ranger

I'm tired of potential. I'd rather have a guy that will produce in the mlb than someone who may produce. With free agency and all the bulls*** getting three to five season's in the ml from a guy is pretty good. Why waste time on a A or AA or AAA when you can make a move to help a team trying to win now. We have a draft every year and a few guys are going to turn heads in A, a couple in AA and a couple in AAA, maybe one or two will play for the ml club. After 30+ years of watching this, especially after free agency, develop your minor league talent enough to trade for a current producer.

Let's see 4th of July I have to go with an American born player, I'm taking the Jefferson City Mo. native, the 6'2" 195 pound righthand hitting 3rd baseman Joseph Crede Seems like he plays better in the sunshine. Not that I have anything against Panama, Puerto Rico, Venezuala, etc.

damn I wish we either had spell check or I slowed down when I type. Sorry for the spelling errors.

We're still haven't demonstrated the ablility to close. Seems we are still letting teams back into games in the 7-8-9 innings. I believe Koch will continue to improve and I like Flash but they have also proved to be Botch and Flush at times. Who to trade? Do we have an extra right hand hitting outfielder or 1st baseman that could be part of a major trade? I don't believe we can move anyone else from our farm system without touching a top prospect to get anyone who could help this team. If we move someone from our mlb roster I would hope we get a solid star in the middle, not end, of their career. The big question in my mind is JR and company also willing to open the checkbook this month if things are looking really good. For example if we are in 1st by July 28 do we go shopping with cash, not just prospects? I think we reached just high enough to grab guys who are upgrades without giving away the farm. The nest move could be the biggest gamble of all.

LOL Man if those two want to dance and it will help, I'll play the tune. Think they know Acky Breaky Heart?

In the playoffs do you want complete games, or 'W's? We can win without the Colon we have right now. Right, what I really want to do in the playoffs is hand the ball over to Koch. Should this be in green?

http://www.sportingnews.com/voices/ken_ros...l/20030701.html f*** this: "Sorry, I can't start Loaiza in a game of this significance. I want Mulder, a lefthander, facing Barry Bonds in the first inning, Martinez available for the biggest out in the middle innings and relievers who are equally effective against lefties and righties to neutralize matchup advantages." and after leaving Frank off his all-star roster really f*** him for this quote: "Squeezing Sosa onto the roster -- a must with his bat starting to revive and the game being played in Chicago -- forces me to remove Andruw Jones. " Does he know were playing on the south side!

I'll admit it, Frank's shot brought tears to my eyes. I'm almost ready to take down my JM blunder count. I was almost ready to add to it with PK batting with 2 outs but damn that worked out well!

Excellent post. I'm being reminded that the games are played on grass not paper.

I'm hoping that someone will cancel at the last moment and they usually look for a local guy. Perhaps Frank is selected and then Maggs or Everett may have a chance.

All-Star Frank