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Bobby Jenks..after he finishes his career with over 400 saves.

QUOTE(CanOfCorn @ Feb 16, 2007 -> 10:12 AM) Which is basically saying the same thing. Yes, he SHOULD have done that, but he didn't. The opposite side of the spectrum is Alex Rodriguez. He measures every answer and the people and the press come pretty close to crucifying him for it. He's too worried about his image. He's not interesting because he doesn't say anything inflammatory. Hardaway is an ignorant bigot. BUT, he was asked a question and he answered it honestly. Now, he has to live with the consequences of that. I can't fault him for saying what he felt, but I can ignore him from this point forward. PS...Mel Gibson was drunk and ranting and Michael Richards just flew off the handle. No one asked them anything, they did it on their own. There is a HUGE difference in someone trying to say the right thing such as "I'm working hard, playing one game at a time...etc" and not offending Yankee fans. It's another thing to flat out engage in HATE speech. I don't think A-Rod is trying to control his racist urges whenever he gives a press conference. I can truly fault him for saying how he felt. Just as I can fault Matt Hale, Fred Phelps and other public figures who speech can incite hate towards a group for no reason but pure ignorance. I don't think Voltaire had this kind of pure hatred in mind when he said "I may not agree with what you say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it!"

QUOTE(Controlled Chaos @ Feb 16, 2007 -> 08:05 AM) On that note... Humans are the only species on earth that have face-to-face sex. Speak for yourself

I'm not a huge fan of the Dreamworks CGI movies beyond the first Shrek and Over the Hedge. I find they are too reliant on big name stars and cheap pop culture references in the story. Whereas Pixar, the main focus is story and characters. Still, if the this film has half the subversive humor being displayed in these very clever ads, it might be a real winner. http://playlist.yahoo.com/makeplaylist.dll...480&qth=300 You should check out the first trailer with Jerry and Chris Rock, too. http://playlist.yahoo.com/makeplaylist.dll...480&qth=300

I used to be a woman.

See, that's why Zambrano wants 15-18 Million!! So he can afford a matt outside his hottub. It all makes sense now!

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Feb 15, 2007 -> 02:59 PM) No kidding. I wonder what everyone's reaction would have been if he stated that he hates white people and didn't want them to be on his team. There have been several threads attacking Black leaders or public figures of being racist due to the interpretation of comments they made. Never in those threads did I read anyone supporting their right to make those statements. It was pretty much..."Shut up!"

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Feb 15, 2007 -> 01:41 PM) God I hate you. (just being honest here) [/converstation going full circle] and...end scene. /bows

I still can't wrap my brain around the fact that saying "I hate Gays" is more respectful than being "PC".

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Feb 15, 2007 -> 12:34 PM) What Timmy said was wrong and he probably should have just said I don't want to speak on the subject as opposed to giving some phony answer but I'll take his honest opinion over some sugar coded PC answer, whether right or wrong. A suagr-coated PC answer does not incite hatred. If it was a white man saying the same thing about black people we would be up in arms calling him a racist and bigot. Not calling him respectable because he spoke his mind. Why is hating gays more "acceptable" in this society? It is hatred against a group of people. We are in the year 2007. We should be way past this kind of behavior.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Feb 15, 2007 -> 12:16 PM) I was thinking Nick (For hardcore minor league Sox fans, or Cheat fans) But wait a minute... There are fans of 30 Rock? Wow. Just me and Tim Hardaway

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Feb 15, 2007 -> 12:00 PM) Why do I get the feeling in an effort to get the next Liriano, we are going to be getting the next Lemon? Chet or Liz? (for 30 Rock fans only)

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Feb 15, 2007 -> 10:06 AM) He should worry more about situational hitting more than having a bunt of guys bunt. Bunting should be covered in ST and most major leaguers should be good at it, especially if you are not a big bopper. But really it wasnt the bunting that was our small ball failure last year, it was our situational hitting late in games after the allstar break. How many times late in games did we have a man in scoring position when a single, or hitting to the right side to advance the runner to third would of done the trick. Ozzie loves bunting, but bunting is only one small aspect of small ball. I would rather that some of our hitter practice sitting back on the ball, or work on their batters eye for taking a pitch. I think Ozzie understands that. The article was just addressing that they have a special area set-up for bunting. I'm sure they'll address situational hitting, also.

Tonight's episode is directed by Joss Whedon. Very cool.

QUOTE(Jimbo @ Feb 15, 2007 -> 10:50 AM) I really have no problem with what he said.....its his right as a citizen. You have no problem with rhetoric that is filled with such hatred?!? I'm sorry but his "rights as a citizen" in NO WAY condones and excuses his actions. Its about time we stop using that as an excuse. It is HATE speech. Pure and Simple. QUOTE(SoxFan101 @ Feb 15, 2007 -> 10:58 AM) yes you can, but than don't expect athletes to tell the truth in the future, if you want to truth.... its ok to disagree with what someone says but to villify them for their personal beliefs just is going to get athletes in the future to either lie about it or say no comment. Please do not dilute his comments. There is a strong difference in "personal beliefs" and what he said. He didn't say he liked the Rolling Stones over the Beatles. He didn't say he was Catholic and not a Baptist. He said "I HATE GAYS" Thats not a perosnal belief...that outright hatred.

QUOTE(spawn @ Feb 15, 2007 -> 08:59 AM) I don't agree with, nor condone what Haradway had to say. It was nasty, mean, bigoted, etc. But I would've had more respect for him if he hadn't apologized. At least he spoke the truth. He wasn't PC, nor sugarcoated his response. His remarks showed why professional athletes don't "out" themselves until after they've retired. And his apology really wasn't an apology. The only thing he apologized for was making the remarks, not that what he said wasn't how he really felt. If you're going to make comments like the ones he made, you need to be ready for the backlash you will receive. This is not an excuse! Hate-filled speech on any subject cannot be sanatized by wrapping and cleaning itself in the "Non-PC, Just Speaking his Mind" towel. Chris Rock can be Politically Incorrect. Stephen Colbert, Bill Maher, Dennis Miller...even some pundits can be non-PC. You cannot deflect the seriousness of one's hate-filled rants by playing the "He spoke his mind. He's entitiled to his own thoughts" card There is no respect for him, or for what he said, regardless of his apology.

End of April!!

QUOTE(Steff @ Feb 14, 2007 -> 07:58 AM) Yea, on national tv. Hopefully, Jim isn't as stupid as that thought. Why? Thats where I take all my mistresses...

QUOTE(Greg The Bull Luzinski @ Feb 14, 2007 -> 05:39 AM) If Zito is worth $18 Mil, Zambrano has to worth $20 mil. Without his domination of the White Sox factored in, Zito stats are not nearly as good. Zito has a Cy Young and more playoff experience. That gives him more leverage in $$$.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Feb 12, 2007 -> 07:03 AM) Here is your challenge, should you actually choose to accept it. Find me ONE year where the White Sox organization made profits, and the team did not see a corresponding increase in payroll for the next season. Yes, I am calling you to the matt. Put up or shut up. I want proof. Meow...this kitten has claws!

QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 13, 2007 -> 01:44 PM) Ewwwww, that would be one funky looking kid LOL...Here's a pic as a result of that blessed event.

QUOTE(CanOfCorn @ Feb 13, 2007 -> 12:05 PM) Or spelling!

QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 13, 2007 -> 11:15 AM) He is so whipped. If he used his name to get tickets, he's even more whipped. If it was his idea, there is no hope. Yep! Any guy whose wife drags him to the Oprah show is beyond whipped! um...I saw Bono on Oprah

It's not quanity...it's quality, Baby!