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QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Feb 4, 2013 -> 10:35 AM) I would say it would be easier to field the position left-handed than right-handed. The angle of reception for throws from the infield biases towards the 3rd base side of the 1st-2nd line, simply because there are more infielders and more ground balls that way - that favors a lefty who can extend wider and not run into the baseline problem. Also, for throws on the infield, he has a shorter pivot to make before throwing. Yup, it's pretty well known that left handers are better suited at 1b. A lefty also has a better angle/tagline for pickoff moves at 1b.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Feb 1, 2013 -> 10:54 AM) 25.1 WAR since 2009. 3rd in baseball behind only triple crown boy and Pujols. Beckham and US Cellular Field should be a fair trade.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Feb 1, 2013 -> 10:37 AM) That+Undeclared are under the radar smash hits. Agreed. After about season 3 of 30 rock, that show just went downhill. There were too many better comedies out there to bother continuing with 30 rock.

QUOTE (knightni @ Feb 1, 2013 -> 10:40 AM) The Sox got Youkilis for Lilli and scraps. Beckham is better than Lillibridge. Youk is not even close to Zobrist, the situations are completely different.

QUOTE (knightni @ Feb 1, 2013 -> 10:23 AM) All the Beckham haters should know that TB would probably take him for Zobrist even-up. That deal is a no brainer for the Sox, the Rays aren't going to make that trade.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jan 31, 2013 -> 05:12 PM) I was there last year for a bachelor party and for 4 days the only time I didn't have a drink in my hand was when I was asleep. It's booze, food and boobs down there, all in a 4-5 block area. Nearly heaven, in other words. There are actually some amazing places off of bourbon street, I think it was magazine street where my group had a ton if fun. No matter what that city knows how to have a good time.

I wouldn't be able to go on sox talk because I'd be double fisting hand grenades all day.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jan 31, 2013 -> 04:08 PM) KBD got his 5th star on rivals. Fffff youuuuuuu!

QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Jan 31, 2013 -> 08:44 AM) He is wearing Wranglers and sending text messages. Not at the same time though.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Jan 29, 2013 -> 06:05 PM) The best British tv show was, is, and always will be Fawlty Towers. These modern shows suck balls, and if you like them, so do you. Including this dumb ass Downton show...what a steaming pile. Seriously, it's nothing more than the current "I'm cultured" show Americans that like trying to feel superior to everyone else watches, despite knowing it sucks major monkey balls. Oh, and Breaking Bad is aptly named for a bad show. Disagreed about Breaking Bad. I've never seen Fawlty Towers, but The IT Crowd has been my favorite, modern British show.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jan 29, 2013 -> 09:10 AM) Which is deceptive to the runner on 1st base, hence why they are starting to call this a balk. Right, but Jake's point was that it hurts the pitcher vs. a base stealer immensely and why he is upset by it.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jan 29, 2013 -> 08:08 AM) If he wants to check the runner at 1st, he can either throw over or take his foot off the rubber. It's quite different, the leg going straight up looks much more like a pitch is happening than a simple check down to 1st.

I was friends with a girl in HS that always said that if she got married she would request a ring made of wood (heh), if even that. Shoulda gone after her.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jan 28, 2013 -> 12:32 PM) Tupperware - and I doubt it matters. I've used an open bowl, and it worked fine. I use tupperware for when I'm bringing it to work.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jan 28, 2013 -> 09:27 AM) 6-26 (.231) from behind the arc, 23-62 (.371) from the field. You say they shot well? It's Illinois basketball, not Northern Illinois This team just flat out isn't good right now, and I'm really sad to see that the team didn't grow throughout the season as I expected them to under Groce. As mentioned before, clear out the roster aside from Egwu and Abrams, I have no faith in anyone else on that team to grow. I fully expect Ibby (forced by Groce) and Shaw (voluntary leave) to be gone, and Langford is on the hotseat as well.

I went to a whole new level of rowdy last night apparently, wish I could describe it but... Also, Milwaukee is a great city, really fun place.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Jan 25, 2013 -> 11:07 AM) That...a...lot...of...work...for...some...cold...oatmeal. It's good, but it's a lot of work IMO. I don't like having to clean up tupperware after, either. And it's cold. I don't like cold breakfasts. I tried it...it's great. But it's not for me. YOU MUST JOIN US

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Jan 25, 2013 -> 10:44 AM) Actually, though, this was quite good...but it's kind of a lot of work. :/ It takes like 2 minutes to prep before you go to bed

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jan 24, 2013 -> 01:31 AM) Giving the overnight oats a shot. Really looking forward to them. Made them too last night: Instant Oats, Almond Milk, Vanilla Whey Protein, and a couple frozen strawberries. Once I get better with the amount for each it's gonna be a new staple, cuz that was delish already.

QUOTE (Reddy @ Jan 21, 2013 -> 03:16 PM) I was just doing it with veggies - trying to stay away from too much processed wheat products (yes I'm a crazy person) Makes sense, I was more wondering if you had some crazy delish combinations that I may not have tried before

QUOTE (Lamar Johnson 23 @ Jan 21, 2013 -> 03:01 PM) I'm saying you "take it when you can get it". This reminds me of that parable about the two bulls standing on a bluff overlooking a field of cows...one bull says, "let's run down there and screw one of those cows." The other says, "if we walk down, we can screw all of 'em.". You guys are advocating the "walk down" approach; I can respect that. Although, if you walk down, the cows might not be there when you get there. I guess that's why I advocate the "run down" position...ya gotta "strike while the iron is hot.". The iron ain't that hot to begin with.

QUOTE (Reddy @ Jan 21, 2013 -> 02:28 PM) So I've been doing this experiment the last couple days - sprouting some chickpeas - and this morning after soaking for about 18 hours there were little sprouts coming out of the beans. I subsequently turned them into a bunch of hummus and falafel batter, both of which taste awesome - no cooking required. Just the sprouting, then plopping everything in a food processor. Yes it takes longer, but it saves you time, AND by sprouting the beans, you bring out more nutrients than they'd otherwise contain, and don't destroy any of them by cooking. Pretty flippin' sweet. I need to get a food processor to make homemade hummus, it's one of my favorite foods. What do you eat it with? Veggies or pita bread? When I can find it, I buy Flatout bread as a Pita replacement.

QUOTE (Reddy @ Jan 21, 2013 -> 02:23 PM) haha truth. Obviously it isn't the real thing, but it actually tastes a lot better than you would think, especially if you spice it right (oregano, red pepper, and garlic powder). This was actually a recipe I tweaked from the Insanity recipe book.

QUOTE (Reddy @ Jan 21, 2013 -> 11:23 AM) i think that has to do with someone expecting a job to be one thing and it turning out to be another. A mechanic loves tinkering with cars they have an attachment to, but the majority of what they do in their job is oil changes and boring repetitive tasks like that. Well this guy did testing/mechanic work for Lotus, so it's a bit different

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jan 21, 2013 -> 11:05 AM) When it comes to eating pre-packaged bars like that, the only ones I will eat are Cliff Bars. There's a bit of a cardboard taste, but they aren't bad and are generally pretty good for you (though they do consist of a lot of sugar all the same) I eat those occasionally for a quick breakfast, they at least have a decent amount of protein in them. I've been trying to cook breakfast the night before so I can just grab it and eat at work. I typically have some variation of this: Oatmeal or Whole Wheat English Muffin 2 eggs, 1 egg white (fried but just with cooking spray). 2 slices turkey bacon Sriracha I've been trying to think of some healthy meals that I can bring to work, I used to bring brown rice and grilled chicken and would add something like zero calorie buffalo sauce and black pepper, but it got boring. I don't feel like spending the money on soup and salad at the cafeteria anymore, so any suggestions are welcome.