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Anyone have a link yet?

I like how the title of the video is "AJ Pierzynski is awarded 1st base by umpire". Haha. Don't want to trust the umpire's call of him being HBP, mlb.com?

The Creative Zii + phone capabilities is my perfect device.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Apr 14, 2010 -> 04:18 PM) That will stop some, but not all. Windows is swiss cheese when it comes to spyware, viruses and little issues that can kill your OS. I've been through enough Dell's, IBM's, Lenovo's etc through the years to know that. And I work for a company that makes anti virus software and I get the enterprise version for free. Still doesnt matter. Now if you arent downloading anything at any time, maybe you'll be ok. I guess if you aren't stupid, and have a good virus software, you will be fine. I have downloaded over 1,500 songs and 30+ movies just on my laptop alone, and I am sure over 5,000 songs on my desktop over the the 5-6 years. Like I said, only 1 problem w/ my desktop, and that may have been because I was messing w/ internal things that I really should not have because I am not that advanced w/ computers enough to be running ghost drives and iso software, ect.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Apr 14, 2010 -> 04:14 PM) Do you people buy $300 computers on sale on random websites? I can't believe how many problems people have with their computers. I have had 2 Dells (Desktop and Laptop), and both of them I went to dell.com and customized them myself. I would never buy a computer out of a magazine or flyer w/o customizing it for my own needs. I have only had 1 problem w/ my Desktop in the 5-6 years I have had it, and no problems w/ my laptop which I have owned for about 9 months now.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Apr 14, 2010 -> 03:24 PM) And have to replace the hard drive within 2 years, re-image the OS because of performance issues and spyware a few times finally having to upgrade after 3 years. Probably not. I have Norton Anti-Virus, I don't get viruses.

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Apr 14, 2010 -> 12:39 PM) There has been a debate as to if Mac's were over priced, so I set out to do a side by side comparison to the best of my ability. I chose to compare a baseline 13" Mac Pro to two Dell Inspiron laptops. The spreadsheet can be seen here. Basically: 13" Macbook Pro - $1199 15" Dell Inspiron - $1073 13" Dell Inspiron - $949 Yep, I would take the Dell Inspiron 15.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Apr 14, 2010 -> 03:56 AM) I tried to say this in a nicer manner. But yeah. A Hudson for Parra swap (assuming Parra would be the main piece) would obliterate the debacle that was the Nick Swisher trade (what we gave up to acquire him). Not a big fan of 22-year-old lefty CF'ers who hit .290, don't strike out a lot, have very good speed, play solid defense, and have a rocket throwing arm?

QUOTE (DBAHO @ Apr 13, 2010 -> 11:55 PM) I actually wonder if Arizona is after one of our SP's? They were going pretty hard after another 3/4 starter in the rotation even after they acquired Jackson. And they've got Brandon Webb who probably won't stick around after this season I'd guess. I was thinking they would be after a pitcher too. Would you trade Hudson for Parra + prospect? I just might.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Apr 13, 2010 -> 09:46 PM) Jackson would replace Pierre, but isn't left handed, so that wouldn't fly for Ozzie. Someone suggested Gerardo Parra earlier this year, and if the Sox got him, he'd be perfect for leadoff, is left handed, and from the few clips I've seen, has a rocket in center field. Quentin would have to suck it up and DH while the OF could look like: Jones - Parra - Rios. I was the one pleading for Parra. I sent an email to both Kenny and Ozzie telling them to look into this guy, and yes he has an absolute cannon in the OF. I linked to a couple of throws he made, and they are just ropes. If you search on mlb.com, it was Parra throwing out Brandon Moss at home. Parra only has 6 AB this season, so he is obviously just a backup OF for the DBacks right now, and they must not value him that highly or else he would be getting groomed in AAA. I mean, Parra has never even played in AAA in his career, he jumped straight from AA to the Dbacks last year and played 120 games and hit .290

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Apr 13, 2010 -> 07:45 PM) Wait till it gets warmer. The bats will come around. Yeah, they will turn the heat on in the Rogers Centre.

Yeah, the mojo of this thread was definitely f***ed w/ when the "other" thread was made. This should not count against my record!

QUOTE (chw42 @ Apr 13, 2010 -> 05:07 PM) What happened to the running into fair territory by their 3B coach? Yeah, I am more interested in why he hopped onto the field to distract Teahen, then him sending Hardy.

QUOTE (qwerty @ Apr 13, 2010 -> 02:06 PM) It takes a mighty creative mind to think up the titles of the game thread i have seen the last two days. Thanks. I spend hours on them.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Apr 13, 2010 -> 07:39 AM) Then get an Android, or a Pre. There are many other choices that do the same things in all-in-one devices that are very affordable. Carrying around an MP3 player that does nothing but play MP3's, while having to carry around a separate phone, and a separate computer is just...so 1995. Maybe you should get yourself a walkman like Bartman and sport that ... cuz then you wouldn't have to pay for an overpriced MP3 player. Does the Droid come out for AT&T??? And my Zune HD does a lot more than just play MP3, it does everything BUT make phone calls. And $179 for it is not even close to overpriced.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Apr 13, 2010 -> 01:33 PM) What, you want me to be held responsible for screwing with the mojo? I think not. Well, since you edited the insult title, you are clearly looking to ruin my thread mojo. What are you a Blow Jays fan??!?!

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Apr 13, 2010 -> 01:30 PM) And since I did the same thing yesterday, I have to do it again today. Topic title edited. I know, party pooper, but its just not appropriate. And I wouldn't want to stop the mojo. Boooooooo!!!!!

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Apr 13, 2010 -> 02:54 AM) I still like Berkman as a bat KW looks at if all goes well for us. (whose to say only Adrian would be the only LH bat/best available come the deadline) Astros are gonna be very bad (not 0-6 bad as they are, but won't be very good) not to mention Dye has already turned down deals for two clubs who will be much better than the Nats. We'll see come July if your "opinion" happens. And if you don't know what I'm talking about with the second one, then you'll learn quick on this site if it happens kid. Thanks for the correction BTW. That's a good point, I would LOVE to have Berkman. Wonder what the 'Stros would ask for in return.

Game at 6:07 on CSN Hopefully that "other" thread didn't F with the mojo!!

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Apr 13, 2010 -> 01:32 AM) 1. KW already says he'd prefer a LH big bat, not to mention that is what we lack. 2. Ozzie would probably make alot of posters here (including myself) hate Dye. 3. Dye would not except even a DH role, as he already said. (even a part time one, he wants to be in the OF, and even went to say he'd even play 1B as long as he's on the field.) 1) Prefer yes, but once Adrian is out of the question, Dye may be the best available bat. 2) Umm...ok. 3) Accept* and I think come July, when he still does not have any deals, he will settle for a DH role, and maybe being that he is familar w/ us, he will be even more willing.

I wonder what the chances are that once Kenny realizes he can not get A-Gon, that he will throw some money at Jermaine (assuming he does not have a team).

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Apr 12, 2010 -> 11:53 PM) Look in the game thread. Fathom, BigSqwert, etc.. loved the call when he did that. In fact, I loved it too sitting at home and was shocked. I mean come on, Kotsay is a lifetime .330+ hitter pinch hitting so it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see he thrives in that role (and alot of us wanted him there this year.. a bench guy/pinch hitter late/occasional starts) I was even more shocked to see Teahen swinging away and not bunting to drive in Vizquel which was brilliant. Ozzie looked like he learned from the Beckham AB when he bunted. Can only help these guys confidence going forward, and Ozzie's confidence in them. Not saying he was gambling in that situation, but for some people calling for his head, that choice to bat Kotsay really worked out well.

How bad was Ozzie's managing when he decided to have Kotsay bat for Alexei in the 11th to get the lefty-righty match-up, and then Kotsay singles? Puts in Vizquel to pinch run, and he scores on the triple.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Apr 12, 2010 -> 09:15 AM) The Zune HD is meh, my friend has one. It's nothing more than a glorified MP3 player now, just like the iPOD Touch. I don't see the point in these devices anymore...it should also be a phone, mobile internet communicator, etc. I'm not one that sees the point in carrying around a device for every little thing when 1 android or 1 iphone can do all of it plus more. Because I am not going to pay for an iphone, use an apple product, AND pay a monthly data charge for it.

I suppose this means I should start tomorrow's gamethread too huh? 2-0 for me on my insult threads.