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QUOTE (Y2HH @ Feb 21, 2013 -> 03:10 PM) The shape of the ipad is what makes it easy to clean, not simply the size. I have a 13" laptop now, and I already hate having to clean the screen. There has been a spot on my laptop screen for a year. There is a spot above the word spot right now on the computer I'm on. I'm not about clean it and that's not because I'm an untidy or lazy person. It's just a pain in the ass to clean it and it's not interfering with anything important.

Best Adopt a Prospect ever. This thread is just full of win.

QUOTE (SexiAlexei @ Feb 21, 2013 -> 02:49 PM) To get under the cap? I would. Now they will do everything they can to not be in the luxury tax again next year. I believe every year you are in the tax, it gets more and more expensive... So this just hurts them going forward. They'll amnesty Boozer simply because it will be cheaper in the long run.

QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ Feb 21, 2013 -> 03:01 PM) The Sox lost. f*** this piece of s*** .500 team

WHITE SOX WINNER

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 21, 2013 -> 01:21 PM) I got the impression is was background checks (maybe age confirmations?) from the context of the conversations. Could have even been hinting at future signings, I wasn't quite sure. Not that I have any context on the situation, but that was my impression from reading it, but more than just age. Identity and family history as well, and I mean like size of fathers, size of mothers and grandparents, size of siblings, culture growing up, any addictive qualities, any emotional problems, anything and everything.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Feb 21, 2013 -> 01:08 PM) Class cancelled. So much snow. Keep it down there

QUOTE (ScottyDo @ Feb 21, 2013 -> 01:24 PM) Have there ever been any actual data supporting the idea that weight and health are positively correlated? Or are these concerns strictly based on his throwing motion? It's throwing motion. The greatest 2 pitchers of the modern era - Maddux and Martinez - were frail, skinny, and small, and the best lefty - Johnson - was taller than Sale and pretty much just as skinny. Size has nothing to do with injury.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Feb 21, 2013 -> 09:17 AM) Here ya go Balta: (And no, I don't follow Tebow) Tim Tebow ‏@TimTebow While I was looking forward to sharing a message of hope and Christ's unconditional love with the faithful members of the historic First Baptist Church of Dallas in April, due to new information that has been brought to my attention, I have decided to cancel my upcoming appearance. I will continue to use the platform God has blessed me with to bring Faith, Hope and Love to all those needing a brighter day. Thank you for all of your love and support. God Bless! Very smart.

QUOTE (La Marr Hoyt HOF @ Feb 21, 2013 -> 09:50 AM) Nice of Jerry not to pick-up the tab for 2013 roster cards! I can't tell if this is serious or tongue-in-cheek b****ing.

QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Feb 21, 2013 -> 12:57 AM) I'll be visiting a friend in Miami, March 7th to March 12. Partey! We are planning on going to the Heat game on the 8th.

QUOTE (DrunkBomber @ Feb 20, 2013 -> 11:43 PM) I didnt even know this thread existed. Im going to Beijing from March 5th-12th. Just got my Visa yesterday. Anyone ever been to China? Yes. It's an incredible experience. Beijing is an incredible city, huge and vibrant with life. You get a far better feel for everyday Chinese life there than you do in Shanghai (think Chicago vs LA/NYC). There are about a million different things you can do too. We were there for 5 days. We made it to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City (literally in the Tiananmen area), the Temple of Heaven (kind of a cool, open area), the Olympics site (aka Bird's Nest), the Beijing Zoo, Gulou and Zhonglou (the Drum and Bell Towers of Beijing), and the Great Wall. The Great Wall is a necessity; the Forbidden City was cool but seemingly, after the first few areas you see, there really isn't much else that is going to amaze or shock you (but still awesome to consider you are walking within an incredibly historical place; Temple of Heaven had some great scenery and was a really nice, open area to just take in some fresh air; the Olympics site was cool because it was the site of the Olympics; the zoo was really an eye-opening experience in comparing the way animals are handled and cared for between America and China (China is a little less humane, unless it's pandas...and pandas suck); as I recall, Gulou and Zhonglou was one of my favorite areas within the city because the towers themselves are really cool (they served as signals for the city) and I seem to remember there being a little bayside area there with a lot of small little shops and restaurants to eat and drink at which was a blast to just walk around. We actually had to cut that one short because it started raining, but I could have stayed in that area all night. Oh yeah, we went to the Pearl Market too (and I seem to recall something else nearby there) where you can buy legit knockoff goods. I think we also went to Beihai Park too. If you are planning on going out, The Mix is legit and was recently featured in CNN Photos (#5). Otherwise, just make sure and/or request that your beer is served chilled, because they will give it to you warm otherwise. Oh, and with 99% of anything, haggle. Unless you are in a corporate chain, a restaurant, or a bar, the price is not set. I think the only thing I didn't haggle down was a pack of cigarettes. And start really, really low. They want you to buy, just don't pay too much. I got a decent suitcase for 100 RMB (~$15.65) plus any number of other really cool things for really decent reasonable prices. Everything is dirt, dirt cheap over there, so you really don't want to spend much at all. If you have any other questions, I can answer them the best I can. I absolutely loved China and want to go back again some day. --- Going to Miami in 2 weeks and then on a cruise from March 9-16. March 6th can't get here soon enough.

If anyone is suggesting that they want Brent Morel starting at 3B, they're fooling themselves. I think this is far more Morel vs Sanchez than it is Morel vs Keppinger and people are wearing rosy colored glasses and saying "if Morel shows he's healthy and if he's hit in the minors like he has in the past, then we can give him a shot." If Morel is putting up a .775-.800 OPS, then I absolutely want him starting at 3B every day, but the odds of that happening are minute at this point.

QUOTE (bmags @ Feb 20, 2013 -> 05:11 PM) Yeah, I don't know why everyone just didn't scrounge up some of their excess capital to re-invest when it hit 8,000. And that was my point with regards to the 1% versus the bottom 99%.

QUOTE (3E8 @ Feb 20, 2013 -> 06:57 PM) I love that picture. Posted it on one of those guy's FB walls.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Feb 20, 2013 -> 04:14 PM) hmm, when I read this excerpt i assumed Dotel was no longer a Tiger. After I read it, I am now assuming he will no longer be a Tiger after Spring Training Hopefully he adds a record 14th team to his resume.

If you read the Peavy article from last night, there is no doubt who the leader of the staff is. And it's not like Peavy pitched poorly last year. Peavy deferred to Sale because he was the best, but I think it will end up being Peavy. I actually want Peavy to start Game 1 too.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Feb 20, 2013 -> 02:18 PM) Rose's return will be epic, that is for sure. Not MJ returning from retirement epic, but close Almost as epic as Kirk Hinrich returning

Only team I'd take over is the Sox. Err, I'd take over on the Indians too. I still don't like that team but they've made quite a few improvements.

What are your responsibilities as VP and Asst GM? Are there any players coming through the system (other than Hawkins) you are more excited about than most? Are there any players you want to challenge themselves to improve and take that next step forward this year?

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Feb 20, 2013 -> 12:42 PM) he still has a hitch though. He does, but starting out lower looks like it speeds his bat up a bit. I wish he'd get rid of that or switch to a smaller bat.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Feb 18, 2013 -> 10:57 AM) Squats, also known as the someday I'll be visiting ptatc for knee rehab workout. I do use the Smith machine when doing squats, so it is assisted somewhat. I also don't ever plan on doing a ton of weight with squats simply because if a knee or my back gives, you can have weight falling on your pretty quickly (which is also why I use the Smith machine as well.

QUOTE (Cali @ Feb 20, 2013 -> 12:03 PM) Well like I said, it's for me. I personally try to have the least amount of oil in my diet as possible. If you're worried about flavor though, what I try to do is cool them in some fresh homemade vegetable broth (but that of course involves a whole different step of freexing veggies making the broth haha) That's not so bad though, broth is relatively easy to make. Hell, if you are making your own out of base, you can just throw a little of that into your mixture and then add just a couple splashes of water to it if necessary.

QUOTE (Cali @ Feb 20, 2013 -> 11:43 AM) My only .02 to make it healthier would be try cooking the peppers and onion in water instead of oil. A little bit of oil won't hurt, plus you get better color and flavor cooking with oil.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 20, 2013 -> 11:23 AM) Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeymanCBS phil hughes has a bulging disc and has been shut down 4-5 days, according to @McCulloughSL #yankees That sounds promising.