Texsox

Yep, God has made some weird stuff /leaves thread, been there, done that

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 10, 2008 -> 12:14 PM) Don't worry Tex, next January, any positive change in Texas from this move will be more than offset. Ouch,

QUOTE (WCSox @ Apr 10, 2008 -> 10:13 AM) Because we're a bunch of idiots who care more about watching American Idol than voting in our elections. While that is a very popular characterization, I think we underestimate our interest in elections and what is happening. And it is meeting people here that has changed my perception. Lots of people care, but you seriously can't spend the same time caring about elections as you do on entertainment. There is still a lot more we could do, but it is not as bleak as we sometimes think. As long as we have people like SS who have the balls to run for office, and people like Rex who will work for candidates, I'm staying optimistic.

It seems correct to keep a set lineup this time of year. Lots of days off early in the season.

Pet peeve, TV and radio ads, shows etc, that have ringing phones in the background. Wthout a Trace is terrible for this. At least once an episode I think my ohone is ringing. Dammit, I'm an old man and can't always get up

QUOTE (CanOfCorn @ Apr 10, 2008 -> 10:56 AM) If I lived in Mesa, I would do the same thing. On a different note, my wife and I are moving back to Chicago from Austin this weekend. Sorry Tex, Kap and all the other "Texans" that have moved down here. Here's the kicker...we are buying a house in Oak Park, selling our house here, driving with a 34 week pregnant wife, a crazy cat, trying to find a job, staying with relatives and in a hotel and trying not to bite each others heads off. Fun, eh? "I was not born in Texas, but I got here just as soon as I could!!!" And to add to that, left just as quick! I'll wave Kap as I drive through Big D. Just remember, you are raising the IQ in two states by moving to Chicago

Who was the first guy to have this surgery?

As long as they mention ® or (D) on each text

QUOTE (tonyho7476 @ Apr 10, 2008 -> 10:17 AM) You know, Howard has never been one to do that...and if you heard it, it was not possible. True anger was seething from this guy today. It was nuts to listen to, if you are a fan of the show. You could be right, it woluld take a lot of talent to fake something that well.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 10, 2008 -> 10:21 AM) Great, emergency alerts in limited letters. "RUN!" lmao

QUOTE (Alpha Dog @ Apr 9, 2008 -> 10:29 AM) Not sure if that was directed at me or not, but I don't recall posts with me, or others, laughing about mourners being shot by Israelis. In fact, I don't even remember a news story about mourners being shot by Israelis. Did I/someone really do this, or are you making it up to support your argument? Enlighten me, because I very well may have killed off those brain cells (and laughed about it!). The thread I am remembering was mostly led by I4E and Nuke. I forget who else joined in. LCR and others were branded as anti-semitic for thinking killing mourners was a bad thing.

Horsy Back Riding?

publicity stunt.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 10, 2008 -> 09:55 AM) You don't think that the MLB keeps an eye on these sorts of things and takes steps to try to avoid hearing these statements out there? I'm guessing Oz will be deducting from his $100,000 set aside . . .

While I am a big Who fan, and CSI has done a nice job of using their songs for their themes, and they also seem to fit, Don't Get Fooled Again, Who Are You, etc. my favorite right now is Elvis Little More Action for Vegas. I'm thinking of tunes that were not originally written for the show.

QUOTE (Middle Buffalo @ Apr 10, 2008 -> 10:45 AM) My dog just walked into my office, farted, and walked out.

As I was reading your post, I'm wondering if perhaps we are in a period of some people forgetting and needing to remember? Many of the people involved are dead, and many more will be over the next few years. I could see at some point in the future where Robinson is relegated to a smaller remembrance each year. This is about a human need, and just like 9/11 Vigils have gotten smaller and smaller, so too are ones to people like Ruth. Reading some of the responses, I believe some people think we are already there. Just an incomplete thought and another log on the fire . . .

A little thought of part of the interview is you interviewing the company. Many times we are so focused on "getting the offer" we forget that the company has to be right for us. There is something to be said for being honest and candid and see if it is a fit for both of you. A couple times in my career I've had employees who were unhappy with a position or a company and when I reviewed our interview notes I see their answers which were 180 degrees from what they are now saying. One in particular comes to mind. The job required arriving at 6:00 AM. Will that be a problem? Most definitely not! I am a morning person and always wake up by 5:00 am. I know it's weird for someone my age to be awake that early, it is probably something I inherited from my dad, an eagerness to get going and get to work Turns out the guy was also spinning records (tells you how many years ago this was) at a club, after the second week he was late 4 out of 5 days and only lasted another 2 weeks on the job. Stupid for both of us, and if he had been honest, I had another position that had just become available, with much better hours for him, that I probably would have hired him for. So while thinking about the "best" answer, also think about what will be expected from you and be able to walk the talk.

QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Apr 10, 2008 -> 06:00 AM) I doubt it. Tex always seems rather listless. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Is it just me or did the smiley folder chage? I have to scroll mutliple screens to find them all. And along with the green, I need my smileys What the hell is a code box

^^^ Great Post YAS ^^^ I'm not certain if the fans would cheer Curt Flood, but the players and agents should.

QUOTE (kapkomet @ Apr 10, 2008 -> 09:48 AM) We just took some of the (nearly) world famous child in blue bonnets pictures (it's a Texas thing). When I get them off the camera, I'll post them. Those are classics, and makes every kid look cute.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Apr 10, 2008 -> 12:29 AM) I can't disagree with this statement at all. My only thoughts on it are that Josh is younger and I want to believe that he hasn't hit his ceiling yet. Crede, as a 30 year old player, I would imagine has peaked. So I have hope for Josh to improve in the future, but, understandably, I don't have much for Crede. And, just so I don't have Crede's Crew eat my face off, I still think Joe's fine and he'll put up good numbers this year. I just want nothing to do with his beyond this season. I have no problem with projections that have Fields as the better 3b. I tend to agree. Although it will never be an easy comparison because they have different strengths and weaknesses. I also believe Crede will improve over the next few seasons, based on his back surgery seemingly being a success. But at their respective ages, as you noted, Fields has a much greater potential to improve. I just can't agree that Fields as already proven to be a better 3b than Crede.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Apr 10, 2008 -> 08:58 AM) You'll struggle to find a bigger Ross Gload fan than I. Trust him, he's like 6'5" 400 pounds easy