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I wasn't even exposed to baseball until 1999 or 2000, started following it in time for the McGwire and Sosa HR race, then came the 2003 Cubs fiasco. Went to my first Sox (and baseball game) in 2004 because a buddy of mine had a friend who used to live in Bridgeport and was a huge fan so he got us tickets. By 2005 I had a huge rivalry going vs. a guy I knew who used to compete with me at pretty much everything.. he was a huge Cubs fan, so I had to pick the other side. The rest is history

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Dec 10, 2012 -> 12:02 PM) How about this, do you think Hannah drugged Debs water? My wife thinks Deb may have done it herself in order to set up Hannah and force Dexter to act. Im kind of on the fence about it, especially after Hannah said "I dont make mistakes" and seeing Deb popping pills throughout the episode I'm with your wife.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 10, 2012 -> 12:23 PM) That adds up to a 4 year deal??? It's 3.5, 4 and 4.5 3year 12 mil.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Dec 9, 2012 -> 08:48 PM) Youk to the Yankees huh? I hear Yankees, Mariners and Dodgers still in play for Youk.

Mark Reynolds to sign with Indians. Indians also going with young Lonnie Chisenhall at 3B per Heyman

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Dec 9, 2012 -> 05:35 PM) You've googled "how to run a restaurant" and read 5 or 6 articles? Well that's all you had to say. It's obvious you know what you're doing. I don't know why everyone is giving you a hard time.

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Dec 9, 2012 -> 02:43 PM) You are only comparing 1 year from De Aza (2.7 WAR) vs. 1 year from Bourn (6.4 WAR). Bourn AVERAGES a great season (5 WAR). I have more much confidence in Bourn having a great season in 2013 than De Aza. Bill James does not FWIW. Looking at his wOBA predictions for 2013.

QUOTE (ewokpelts @ Dec 9, 2012 -> 12:15 PM) The Pick7 plan will be as low as $56. Can you get the opening game with the Pick7 plan?

We already have a Michael Bourn, his name is DeAza and we are paying him much less. He is also a year younger.

WELP...

What's the Dodgers payroll for next year? Is it weird I already hate them?

QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Dec 8, 2012 -> 12:22 AM) I said "the team was considering the pick that may be be non-tendered" but it's fun to pretend I didn't, isn't it? I not pretending anything, was just following up on the rumor you broke.

QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Dec 7, 2012 -> 08:39 PM) Like I said, his stats say he's a nice young player that hasnt made an adjustment in 5 years. That's about it. I'm all in favor of a shakeup or a major trade but I hope it's for a more badass player. We need a #3 impact bat. Upton Rios Dunn Konerko as 3-4-5-6 in whatever order is great middle of the pack, assuming Rios and Dunn hit like they did last year.

QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Dec 7, 2012 -> 07:38 PM) Jack freaking Hannahan What happened to the 1st round draft pick the division rival were non-tendering the Sox were suppose to sign?

cheers mate!

QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Dec 6, 2012 -> 11:29 PM) I don't know if the Sox are actually looking at Hamilton, but it's funny how we (as SoxTalk posters) are talking about the Sox paying a guy $25 million a year. That is a ton of money, and I would be shocked if the Sox even made an offer. Personally, I think a 3 or 4 year contract at $25MM per is worth the risk, but I just don't see it happening. Signing Hamilton would be a game changer. Not only how he would impact the lineup, but I think the Sox would be viewed much differently by the media. If you look at all the 'big' Sox contracts they are around 14M to 16M. I don't see Sox giving anyone 25M anytime soon.

QUOTE (2nd_city_saint787 @ Dec 7, 2012 -> 12:00 AM) Good luck man! Way to follow your dream. Thanks!

QUOTE (greg775 @ Dec 6, 2012 -> 11:44 PM) What are the job duties and pay? greg, this is an entry position that hopefully will lead to becoming an aircraft dispatcher for UPS Airline An Aircraft Dispatcher shares equal and joint responsibility with the pilot in command for the safety and operational control of the flight, in a very broad statement. No idea about the money for this position specifically but aircraft dispatcher for major airlines (United / AA / Delta etc) get up to six figures way before retirement time.

Just filled out 'dream job' application with UPS for their flight department HQ in Louisville, KY. Wish I knew someone there to help me out. Oh well crossing fingers.

FWIW Youk has a 1 year $12M dollar offer on the table, from NYY.

Sorry, had to use google to find this thread. Couple of buddies and I are going to see the Bellator 84 event at Horeshoe, Hammond, IN. Just thought I'd share.

BUMP.

Just got around to watching Bourne Legacy... most of the critics might not agree with me but I loved every single second of this movie.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 5, 2012 -> 08:42 PM) I have no doubt if they haven't made arun at Upton, they have considered it, but I heard Heyman on TV and he was speaking in generalities. He never mentioned Upton , did say they were throwing ideas around and wondering if there was someone they have longed for 5 years they could make a run it. It was not a specific player. Thanks DA.

My other friend also said the 5 year guys is probably Greinke. No thanks, not with that kind numbers being thrown around his name.