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Somehow the Tribune will turn this around and say that these kids website is responsible for spawning the MyDoom virus. Damn Sox fans

Tacos Erindera is a good place and I'll vouch for their burritos as well. So good that during the off season I'll take a ride up their from the U of Chicago for lunch. Jimbo's and Puffer's are good places to go after the games.

Well then yes, you are right, but in my case (or any other guy's who knows how to use the washer) "doing laundry" isn't the chore, the folding is the real part of the work, unless the entire washing, drying and folding/hanging is considered "doing laundry".

the washing machine DOES the laundry. My wife tries pulling that on all the time "Honey, could you fold the laundry.". That's BS, cause if I fold it, I basically did it, you just put it in the washer.

A lot more than you would think don't make it on the first ballot. It's like the voters have to prove something to the players and try to use it as a statement, like "no one gets in on the first ballot". Probably a way for the writers to get back at the players for being pricks while they were playing.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=1701698

I've been sticking with alot of college hats and a custom one we had made for our softball team. All are fitted, I personally don't like the adjustables. I've been sticking with the college hats because they are made by Pro-Line. Not a big fan of New ERA hats. I think the crown is too high. Pro-Line has a lower crowned hat. Maybe it's my head, I have a small bean, a size 7 fitted. Actually, New ERA needs to reshape their hats with a lower crown because when I ordered these custom hats for our team, they asked me if I wanted the low crown. Sucks too, because New ERA has the market on MLB baseball hats. Anyone else have this problem with the New ERAs??

2. Greg Miller, lhp Age: 19. B-T: L-L. Ht.: 6-5. Wt.: 190. Drafted: HS—Lakewood, Calif., 2002 (1st round supplemental). Signed by: Scott Groot. Background: Several Dodgers scouts say Miller is even better than Edwin Jackson. After going 2-2, 5.03 in his first six starts, Miller dominated the high Class A Florida State League and earned a promotion to Double-A Jacksonville as an 18-year-old. Strengths: Miller’s velocity has increased from the mid-80s in high school to the low 90s, and he regularly hit 95 mph in 2003. His power curveball is among the best in the organization, and he added a cutter that has morphed into a nasty slider. His average changeup gives a fourth pitch with which to attack hitters. He completes the package with command, intelligence and uncanny poise. Weaknesses: Miller’s season ended with shoulder bursitis, and some wonder if the stress of throwing a slider contributed to his problems. Other than staying healthy, he has little to work on. The Future: Though the Dodgers opted for Jackson when Hideo Nomo got hurt, Miller got serious consideration for a September spot start. He’ll be given an outside chance to make the big league rotation in the spring, but most likely will return to Double-A.

Here's the write-up on him from Baseball America. He was rated their #1 prospect last year by them. 1. Aaron Heilman, rhp Age: 23. Ht.: 6-5. Wt.: 225. Bats: R. Throws: R. Drafted: Notre Dame, 2001 (1st round). Signed by: Joe Morlan. Background: After turning down the Twins’ overtures as the 31st overall selection in the 2000 draft, Heilman returned to Notre Dame for his senior season and helped the Fighting Irish to their first-ever No. 1 ranking and the Big East Conference regular-season title by going 15-0, 1.74 with 12 complete games and three shutouts. He also completed his degree. Heilman signed six weeks after the Mets made him the 18th overall pick in June and lived up to his billing at Class A St. Lucie, posting a 3-1 strikeout-walk ratio while holding opponents to a .190 average. He would have ranked high on Baseball America’s Florida State League Top 10 Prospects list had he pitched enough innings to qualify. Strengths: Heilman is a polished pitcher. Mature and focused, he works off his 91-94 mph fastball, which has incredible movement and bores in on righthanders. He also features a plus slider with excellent downward action, along with a decent changeup and splitter. His command is another positive, and he maintains control of all four of his offerings throughout the game with his improved stamina. Scouts love his 6-foot-5, 225-pound frame and his feisty approach with runners in scoring position. His three-quarters delivery is easy and fluid, reducing the stress on his arm, a key trait for a pitcher who will be counted upon to eat innings at higher levels. Heilman has all the makings of a potential workhorse who could be a solid No. 2 or No. 3 starter in the New York rotation. Weaknesses: Despite his maturity, Heilman has just seven starts and less than 40 professional innings. His secondary offerings, particularly his changeup, need more consistency. Most scouts don’t believe his fastball will add any more velocity, so his 83-84 mph splitter must stay consistent in order for him to get experienced lefthanders out. He made strides with the pitch in college last spring. The Future: Heilman is ready to jump on the fast track to the big leagues. His desire to learn and improve impressed the Mets at St. Lucie and during instructional league. He’s slated to open 2002 at Double-A Binghamton and could be a candidate for the New York rotation as soon as 2003.

For a deal like that to work, the Sox would have to add a quality pitching prospect rather than the "not top tier" prospect as you suggested. Nix has been compared to Brian Giles at this stage in his career so he would warrant that much in a trade. Texas would be SS-less and starving for pitching so this could fit the bill. Not a bad idea, but I doubt if it comes to fruition.

Excellent way to look at it.

If you go back and check the thread in which I mentioned the "loser" logo, ABOZ was asking about what happened to Doug Laumann and I happened to have the link to Baseball America. And as far as the low post total goes, people prove it here on a daily basis, that post quantity, does not necessarily translate into post quality. Post as often as you like, but it doesn't mean you know any more or any less than the next guy. Whatever makes you happy though.

Man, this guy came out of the woodworks. Probably a WSI poster. As a matter of fact, I do post at WSI. I stated before I like both sites. I check them both daily and if a thread catches my eye, I'll post an opinion. I happened to come across that picture on the other site and thought I'd inform ABOZ. I didn't realize it would turn into such a big deal. It has, and now I wish I wouldn't have mentioned it. Calm down Flash, I'll crawl back into the "woodworks" now. Ahhh don't sweat it. Soon enough heads will return back to their normal size and this place will be fun again. Thanks Steff. I don't really know what happened around here, nor do I want to know, but I was gone for about a week and finally checked the site and could tell there was some sort of change, attitudes flying, people getting banned, etc. THEY do ????

Man, this guy came out of the woodworks. Probably a WSI poster. As a matter of fact, I do post at WSI. I stated before I like both sites. I check them both daily and if a thread catches my eye, I'll post an opinion. I happened to come across that picture on the other site and thought I'd inform ABOZ. I didn't realize it would turn into such a big deal. It has, and now I wish I wouldn't have mentioned it. Calm down Flash, I'll crawl back into the "woodworks" now.

WinningUgly. I can clearly see how you thought it was "funny"... It is rather funny that someone would go to the trouble to put a picture of me as the O in their sig. Like anyone is even going to know who that is anyhow... "It is rather funny that someone would go to the trouble to put a picture of me as the O in their sig." As opposed to starting a wanted: dead or alive manhunt for the original poster? And removing the picture in your signature to boot? Sorry I even mentioned it.

No problem. I'd rather not say, I don't want to start any wars. It's out there and it shouldn't be too hard to find. I'm neutral, I like both sites and post to whatever catches my interest.

Here's the article. I'll post it in it's entirety because it's in the subscriber section of BA's online site. Also, a side note to ABOZ, I found the picture at the bottom of my post floating around a competitor site. Just an FYI and Exhibit A as to why I would never post my picture on a website. Some people get mean.. Silly season isn’t very funny for scouting directors by Jim Callis September 1, 2003 CHICAGO—In NASCAR, it’s known as the Silly Season. The origins of the term are murky, but it’s used universally to describe the shuffling of drivers, team personnel and sponsors for the next racing year. Before one season is over, rumors swirl and alliances form for the next. This summer, Silly Season has come to baseball—in particular to scouting directors. It kicked off in July, when the White Sox demoted Doug Laumann to special-assignment scout. They’ve since given him no assignments. Five days later, the Blue Jays promoted Chris Buckley from scouting director to assistant general manager. Buckley, who made the transition from a tools/projection approach to a statistics/polish philosophy when J.P. Ricciardi became Toronto’s general manager, still will be involved with the team’s drafts. Then in August the Angels fired Donny Rowland. Though Anaheim has gone from one of the most barren farm systems to one of the deepest under Rowland’s watch, GM Bill Stoneman said, “It just didn’t work out.” More changes appear imminent. An American League playoff contender was expected to reassign its scouting director shortly after Baseball America went to press. A club in the National League postseason hunt was receiving inquiries about its position, though the team says it’s not open. One of the NL’s most successful directors also may soon be shown the door. Maybe this should be called Open Season. Either way, scouting directors aren’t finding it too funny. Laumann Made Sox Better The White Sox say they made the change with Laumann, which they initially tried to spin as a promotion, for “the betterment of the organization.” Laumann has declined comment, but several other sources say his downfall came when he wanted to discipline one of his crosscheckers. The scout has ties to higher-ranking people in the Sox front office, so Laumann was overruled. When he persisted, he lost his job. It’s impossible to know for sure how good a draft is until five years or so afterward, but that has never stopped us from evaluating them in the short term. And the early returns on Laumann’s 2001-03 efforts look good. His three first-round picks all show great promise. Kris Honel (2001) is the top righthander in the system. Lefty Royce Ring (2002) was the key player in the Roberto Alomar trade with the Mets. Multi-tooled Brian Anderson (2003) hit .388 at Rookie-level Great Falls before a wrist injury ended his summer. He’d be the club’s long-term answer in center field if Laumann’s 2002 second-round pick, Jeremy Reed, wasn’t batting .410 in Double-A in his first full season. The combined total of bonuses for Honel ($1.5 million), Ring ($1.6 million), Reed ($650,000) and Anderson ($1.6 million) comes to $5.35 million—just $50,000 more than they paid for 2000 first-rounder Joe Borchard, who’s regressing as he repeats Triple-A. Laumann’s drafts also produced the main prospects (Anthony Webster, Josh Rupe) in the Carl Everett deal with the Rangers. After Anderson this year, he also scored with second-rounder Ryan Sweeney, an outfielder with first-round talent, and fourth-rounder Robert Valido, who could be the best shortstop in the entire 2003 draft. Granted, Laumann’s scouting staff deserves its share of the credit for all this apparent success. But how does replacing him better the organization?

Baseball fans dream tonight. Wonderful playoffs so far.

Not crying, but choke artists..

"stupid cub fan" Is there any other kind?

We've heard from these idiots for 95 years of loosing, imagine if they win it all. Cubs fans will be insufferable.

2003 Cubs baseball...cheating, corked bats, racial slurs, and ticket scams. What a magical year!

The Northside prima-donnas need ideal conditions for their dream season. Ideally, the Astros win tonight and the cubs drop 2 tomorrow in front of a packed house. That place would be up-for-grabs. The only bad thing is this gives these jackass fans an excuse that we'll all probably never hear the end of.

Jeremy Reed is one of 30 players vying for 24 roster spots on the United States Olympic Qualifying team that will be managed by Expos manager Frank Robinson.

I heard this as well. I think they talked about it on a ESPN Sunday night game or a Fox Saturday afternoon game. He is very interested in playing in the Olympics. Nice job Jeremy, you Dirtbag. Good Luck.