Everything posted by Texsox
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I don't know what he's saying, but it seems he is saying it at a veeeeeery high pitch . . .
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LET'S MAKE A LIST
Dr. Strangelove Blazing Saddles Airplane Serial Animal House RV It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World The Graduate Annie Hall I'll think of a few more. I assume no comedy DVD, concert appearances, etc. are permitted?
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QUOTE (RockRaines @ Apr 8, 2008 -> 03:36 PM) It shouldnt hurt when I pee, should it?
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Daughter's New Laptop
QUOTE (greasywheels121 @ Apr 8, 2008 -> 06:02 PM) Here's a good desktop site: http://interfacelift.com/ cool, thanks
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Olympics / Tibet Issue
QUOTE (mr_genius @ Apr 8, 2008 -> 06:07 PM) Texsox, no one here would cheer a video of random people from the middle east being executed. c'mon now. No, not a video. But we had several threads regarding Israel attacking mourners at a funeral. (for example)
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The Fields Era ~ Developing a young talent
We are getting dangerously close to another Fields v. Crede thread, and we really do not need one. /Back to Fields developing At a minimum, he's a September call up. I think he needs a couple stretches with the club this year, and is probably chomping at the bit to get that chance. Not certain how he gets it, without an injury or trade.
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The Fields Era ~ Developing a young talent
QUOTE (RockRaines @ Apr 8, 2008 -> 05:17 PM) Pitching. ironic we just traded some pitching.
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Daughter's New Laptop
She is asking for a good screen grabber, any choice downloads? preferably free. I always use the cut and paste into Paint, I guess there are better options.
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Olympics / Tibet Issue
QUOTE (mr_genius @ Apr 8, 2008 -> 04:46 PM) Ok, fair enough. But I don't think anyone here has condemned China and then insisted on more capital punishment in the US (or even supported government executions). Thats why it seemed like your quote was a bit out of the proverbial left-field. What I was seeing was in regards to the youtube editorial that Jim posted. If that was some scum bag child molester, a certain segment would be cheering. If it was someone in the middle east, perhaps a Palistinian, some would cheer. China does it for their reasons, and people condem. I think it's wrong in all these cases.
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The Fields Era ~ Developing a young talent
QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Apr 8, 2008 -> 05:35 PM) Generally, if you resign players, make sure it's someone you'll build around or that it won't cost a fortune. We're getting far from the developing Fields thread, but generally any player you want to build around, that you are resigning, will not be cheap. I'm thinking it's guys like Buerhle, Thomas in his prime, etc. Basically their second contract is the expensive one.
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The Fields Era ~ Developing a young talent
QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Apr 8, 2008 -> 05:23 PM) So now we're going to move a guy who hits 35-40 homers a year for Joe Crede? I'm not going to make this into a debate, so this is the last I'll say on it in this thread, but I think that's a terrible idea. I agree.
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Olympics / Tibet Issue
QUOTE (mr_genius @ Apr 8, 2008 -> 04:18 PM) I'm not really sure what you are going with this post. please explain. There are a number of people that believe capital punishment is a good tool for keeping society safe, but we seem to be uncomfortable when other countries are more aggressive then us, but make fun of countries that use it less, or not at all. Look how we have changed what constitutes a capital offense, and whenever we change the line, we believe other countries should also. And it was in green because I generally believe that countries should not have the option to kill citizens.
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The Fields Era ~ Developing a young talent
QUOTE (RockRaines @ Apr 8, 2008 -> 05:15 PM) Balta, that is an amazing post. With the extra money we fill holes too. This is why we arent dealing players just to deal, there has to be a game plan moving forward with young talent and also payroll flexibility. Presumably, any hole would be a starter ahead of one of these guys, he quoted the entire starting lineup. So where would you upgrade with that 30 mil?
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Olympics / Tibet Issue
QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Apr 8, 2008 -> 03:35 PM) But don't we love a country that gets tough in crime instead of coddling them like we do?
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YOU MUST READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE THIS THREAD
QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Apr 7, 2008 -> 06:44 AM) Busterites- What the hell is a Busterite? I love it when you make up silly names to call me.
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Pitchers and Strikeouts: Overrated?
QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Apr 8, 2008 -> 04:30 PM) Did you let him throw you a few pitches? ...cuz I wouldn't have...I may be dumb, but I'm not crazy I did ask him if he got tired talking about Robin Ventura, he smiled and said yes. I mentioned I was a Sox fan, and I still laugh remembering. He said the look in Robin's eyes as he got close was hilarious. I believe Robin even said he realized when he was half way it was a no win situation. I think he could whip most of the MPB talent. Too bad I didn't ask him if he uise steroids, I'll bet my burger would have been extra-special after that. Next time I'm up that way I need to take a side trip and see if it is still open. He's right across the lake from Choke Canyon.
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#42 ~ Should the whole team wear it Tuesday?
QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Apr 8, 2008 -> 04:04 PM) Where is the option for the current scenario - let the players do it if they want to? That's what I'd vote for. Last option
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#42 ~ Should the whole team wear it Tuesday?
QUOTE (daa84 @ Apr 8, 2008 -> 04:01 PM) the more people that wear it, the more likely some kid will ask his dad why everyone is wearing 42, and he will learn and hopefully read about it, not that he probably doesnt know about it anyways...but i think the more people that wear it, the greater the awareness, the better... if only 1 or two people wear it, it can go unnoticed real easily to those not paying attention to it That is a great point. I had not considered that, I have to rethink my position.
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The environment thread
QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Apr 1, 2008 -> 02:35 PM) The administration continues to push the wall on the US-Mexico border as a way to get tough on those who break the law by entering this country illegally. So naturally, since they are running into problems with existing laws and regulations on the environment, as well as those protecting people's economic livelihoods and their property, what to they do? They decide to ignore those laws by special waiver. Because of course, the best thing for the government to do in cracking down on lawbreakers is to choose to ignore the law. January cannot come soon enough. I cannot begin to tell you the b.s. they are pulling on this. Money buys a lot of privilege.
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what in the bloody hell do you look like
QUOTE (Controlled Chaos @ Apr 8, 2008 -> 03:40 PM) Not real sure why you would make that face for a picture, Is that a beer in his hand? I think we have your answer And I hope that wasn't his first . . .
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#42 ~ Should the whole team wear it Tuesday?
Too many cheapens it. I thought when Griffey announced that was perhaps the best way to honor the man. Then when a guy like Dye said he would too, again, that was solid. Then B***s which seemed a little b.s. with all the steroid controversy. I'd have liked to see it limited to one player in each league with some selection criteria, if that was too few, then one guy from each team.
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#42 ~ Should the whole team wear it Tuesday?
http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/artic...sp&c_id=mlb Ken Griffy is still the man for coming up with this idea. A classy move by one of baseball's classy guys.
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Question on winning prize money
QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 8, 2008 -> 02:10 PM) Did you just use "chess" and "exciting" in the same sentence? yes, I did. Oops, no I did not. Technically it was two sentences
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Question on winning prize money
QUOTE (mreye @ Apr 8, 2008 -> 02:57 PM) Part of gambling is hedging your bets and that's what you're doing when you split prizes. Let me refraise that: Part of intelligent gambling is hedging your bets. Like I said earlier, if a split is considered, it basically becomes a new bet I could win X I could win X+1/2 I could win Y If I felt a big enough edge to play for the difference, I would. In the no repeat pool bet, I would look at what teams I had left, and their schedule, look at the other player's situation, and decide. But never predetermine your strategy, never give away a tool, without some analysis.
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The 2008 Ozzie Thread
QUOTE (tonyho7476 @ Apr 8, 2008 -> 01:43 PM) I always said that whichever manager wins it, should have his job as long as he likes...assuming he does not go mental. Ozzie is the man...love live the King! you are assuming he isn't already