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I did not want to clutter up the Crede thread, so moved my response here, where it fits in better. QUOTE (lostfan @ Apr 8, 2008 -> 07:15 AM) This isn't WSI, the mods here don't get off on suspensions and bans and I get the feeling it's not something they like to do. Honestly, there are a few people whose posts have been to the point that more than a few mods would love to push the button and say bye bye. And yes, at this point, after being down some long roads with those posters, it will be something we'd like to do. But it takes an awful lot to have enough mods to agree someone should be suspended. But we'd be much, much, happier if the manners and dialog would improve to the point it would be unnecessary.

I know most of the posters here are either in college or college educated. Structuring a decent argument should be a simple thing. But I guess we get lazy on a message board and resort to the easiest argument. Put your baseball caps on for a minute. The debate should not be which 3rd basemen is better. The debate is will the person playing this, or any position, play to the caliber that will get this team to another World Series. For most of my almost 40 years as an avid Sox fan, we always had guys out there who where not of a playoff caliber team. Just last season, IMHO, we did not have a CF on the roster who was playoff caliber, a glaring weakness. Other years we were missing a pitcher or two. This year, we have an overabundance of players at 3rd who could get us to the playoffs. To read some of these posts that try and paint Fields or Crede as some stiff, is just silly. If we did not have Fields in the system, we'd be happy with Crede's start and smile he's healthy. If we did not have Crede in the system, we'd be happy we developed such a fine young player with so much potential. We're looking like idiots that we can't be happy we have TWO guys right now that could play on a playoff team at 3rd. We have watched Crede play in a World Series and other pressure situations. I think most Sox fans were pretty happy with those performances. It is too early for me to announce he's healthy and can play to those levels again, but it seems likely. After 100 games, Fields has proven a lot, and I am eager to watch his development over the next few seasons. I can't think of a player who was ruined by too slow a development, but perhaps there was one. I see it as a can't lose situation. Obviously one of the guys will be gone next season, either way, I'll be happy we didn't dig a hole for once, but took from an overabundance.

QUOTE (BearSox @ Apr 7, 2008 -> 08:11 PM) not really. You give Fields another 100 AB's last year, and he'd probably get his HR total up to 30 with an RBI total around 80. So, that would mean he would have matched Crede's career high in HR's and be 10 shy of Crede's career high in RBIs... in about 80 less AB's. Plus, last year Fields 35 walks were more then Crede's career high in a season. I think Fields would at least match Crede's production with less average (and K's) but with more power and possibly OBP. The wildcard here is the defense. I think Fields is going to be a really solid player in this league, but at this point, I'd have a hard time arguing that Fields is the better player. The other wildcard you have to factor in is experience. Ninth inning of a playoff or World Series game, at this point in their careers, I'd rather have Crede out there. Again, not to discredit Fields, he's a young player with what looks to be a great future, but I just can't call him the better player. I've also seen too many one season wonders to announce his arrival. I hope he gets plenty of chances this season to continue to mature because I'm guessing he's the guy starting in 2009, perhaps sooner.

QUOTE (BearSox @ Apr 7, 2008 -> 06:06 PM) I still think Fields is That's confusing. Are you really saying if their careers ended today, Fields would be considered the better player? Wow.

QUOTE (mr_genius @ Apr 7, 2008 -> 05:56 PM) One good week isn't going to give him that much more trade value. Step one, prove he is healthy. One week doesn't count much for stats, but he looks pretty healthy, and that will help his value.

QUOTE (Sonik22 @ Apr 7, 2008 -> 05:44 PM) My 8 gb Itouch was stolen from my backpack today at school, along with my bose in-ear headphones attached. So I lost $400 dollars today. I hate people. That sucks, big time. There is a Rant thread in the buster if you would like to cut loose.

I was in the "we have two very good players at 3rd" camp. We have an over abundance of talent at 3rd. Sadly, instead of celebrating that, it divides Soxdom Even more sad, I'm thinking all this does is make it easier to trade him and get good value.

Great to watch a healthy Crede at the plate.

QUOTE (knightni @ Apr 7, 2008 -> 04:37 PM) The capitol of Montana or the singer Hannah Montana? I was on a roll, and not a 13 year old female

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Apr 7, 2008 -> 02:40 PM) Hockey in HD is just incredible. I can't wait for my stimulus check to go get an HDTV! It is the #1 reason to buy HD. HD was made for hockey, it may just be the single biggest boom to hockey in this country. Plus, the Hawks will actually be on TV. Not we don't have to hate them just in person . . .

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Apr 7, 2008 -> 01:15 PM) I agree as long as spellin dont cont Jas' first post in Buster Welcome

Well, that means officially, there is no rhyme or reason to his lineups

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Apr 7, 2008 -> 11:54 AM) I clicked on the link and got a video of a polar bear swimming. Which is what the world with have with the Palistinians killing all the turtles

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Apr 7, 2008 -> 11:05 AM) I'm going to drop in on Tex unannounced because I know he's got a case of Sam Adams to share. Just what we need around here, another old person Actually, in your honor, I'll pull something from the South Padre Brewing Company

I'm going to buy a case of Sam and let them know why. If we want corporations to act in this manner, they need to know that consumers notice, care, and will buy more of their products.

QUOTE(Alpha Dog @ Apr 7, 2008 -> 09:24 AM) Oh yes. I believe every bat-s*** crazy that thinks GWB is the devil would be out in force, the Anarchists, Free Gitmo people, Free Tibet, Free Hat, you name it. As for Tibet, I must admit I don't know as much about the situation as I would like. But while we are at it, how about Free Tiawan! Are you suggesting that you have to be bat-s*** crazy to protest against G-Dubya? Gitmo, is something that I think intelligent people, could, and should protest. And I believe it is Free Tiawan! With purchase!

QUOTE(Alpha Dog @ Apr 7, 2008 -> 08:05 AM) I think the sarcasm one will nail alot of people, me included, as that form of humor comes all too easily in these type of discussions. However, I will do my best to comply. We can always just PM each other when that old posting of the green feeling comer over . . . Hell, my posts feature more green then a St. Patrick's Day party on the Southside.

If you can't enjoy the home opener, 1st place, 4 game win street, then you're hopeless.

Ahem, sorry. What a difference when you speak to someone with a little authority and common sense. But that rant was just what I needed at the moment.

I have mixed feelings, I think SS hit the nail on the head, that we really should depoliticize the Olympics and hold the games and keep them above this sort of thing, at least as much as we can. Also, every country has someone who would protest something they have done/are doing/will do. No person, or country, is perfect. Having said that, as an American, freedom of speach is something I hold dear, so advocating others to STFU doesn't sit well either.

We are one of the major breeding grounds for the Ridley sea turtle and take that responsibility very seriously around here. All dredging operations are required to have nets out in front to capture and release the turtles, we have regular beach patrols during breeding season to protect the nest, a very active Turtle center. And it's all worth it each summer when we have the releases and see them heading to the ocean.

To summarize to this point, and someone jump in if I'm off base. Some negativity is fine, even welcome, but when it gets run into the ground and spills over into other threads, it's too much. Disagree with the statements, not the poster Be personable without taking anything personal, or making it personal Think before submitting, add something. (I believe the "I Agree" is a welcome post and does add validation) The emoticons and women are great

Since there was no place this really fit, and it was something I needed to say, but y'all really do not need to read it, in fact you will find this has been a waste of 45 seconds of your life. But it will make me feel better that this is in a semi-public forum. f*** this mother f***ing university and their stupid f***ing requirements for simply registering for classes. Pardon my mother f***ing ass when I asked for an advisement appointment three f***ing weeks ago, and you could not get me in until April 22, which I thought was to release the f***ing hold so I could register for classes. But that's a different appointment and I should have called it "Assistance" instead of Advisment". So I'd advise you to stick this up your ass and I'll even assist, now I know the difference. And while I'm at it, f*** you for only offering a required course during the day when adults with responsibilities and mother f***ing jobs can't attend. So you finally offer it at night, I'm a dean's list senior that should be registering today, but instead I'm watching the f***ing class fill. 22 of 40 seats gone in 90 minutes. Helena Montana doesn't sell out that fast. And f*** you for not realizing person to person face time went out in the 1980s and we now have the internet and telephones that are effective communication devices. And since this appointment is little more than a f***ing sales call so you can tell me about your graduate program, save your breath to kiss my ass. And how is your day?

I agree. Oops, I mean I agree

QUOTE(Rex Kicka** @ Apr 6, 2008 -> 02:39 PM) Now, that is just silly. Just about every talking head was wanting him to cut the Reverend adrift. Every pundit, and plenty of whispers from the Clinton campaign, wanted him to repudiate his relationship with the Reverend. truth is the first casualty of war, and presidential campaigns.