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QUOTE (OsweGo-Go Sox @ Mar 12, 2010 -> 04:31 PM) This happened two and a half hours ago. First inning. I know, but Cowley didn't say it hit him back in the first inning he said "Peavy almost blasted by a comebacker." Would have been important for him to tell us he actually got hit. Merk didn't mention it either.

Now Cowley is saying that Peavy got blasted by a comeback earlier in the game by Torri Mr. Racist Hunter? Ugh.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Mar 12, 2010 -> 04:19 PM) That would be part 2 of Apple's world domination plan: Itunes. Everyone bought an Ipod, Apple went exclusive with its .mp3 format, the music industry was forced to buy into it, everyone went through years of buying their music through it, and even though competitors slowly started to make better products, the fact is everyone already had lots of $$ invested in music that is only playable through Apple products. Now you can get drm free Itunes music, but none of the old stuff you bought is transferable. But that's assuming those products are equal or better than the Ipod/Itouch/Iphone/Ipad, which IMO, they just aren't. Apple makes their products fun to use. Mac's on the other hand are just annoying to use as a daily PC. How was .mp3 an exclusive format? Are you thinking of .AAC?

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Mar 12, 2010 -> 04:02 PM) I dont have an itouch, I dont need that much functionality. I would say integration into itunes is probably the biggest gripe i have, its also not as user friendly. I have a much easier time transferring files, movies songs and whatnot onto my ipod than on my zune, which is why i dont use it anymore. Most companies that develop applications to even move files usually develop them for the ipod first. It has wireless sync, what can be easier than that?

QUOTE (iamshack @ Mar 12, 2010 -> 04:05 PM) No, it really didn't. It caught on because it was an incredibly superior product. The first iPod was introduced on October of 2001. Do you think anyone cared about their ads in 2001? Maybe you thought it was superior back then, but it's certainly up for debate now, as they are plenty of competitors with products just as good, for a cheaper price, but just are not as popular.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Mar 12, 2010 -> 03:54 PM) I'm sorry, but I was one of the people who resisted the advertising for the very reasons you mention. Then I got tired of the crappy alternatives and was instantly shocked at how easy, reliable, and intuitive the iPod was. The advertising doesn't hurt, but the product is genuinely superior in almost every way. Apple was a nothing company before they created the iPod. Do you think it caught on through advertising? Yes, it did catch on through advertising, definitely. I am not saying the iPods are not quality products, they are, but they are not worth what they cost.

QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Mar 12, 2010 -> 03:49 PM) Well, the touch is much more than an mp3 player, I view it as a portable media device, as I can go on the internet, play games, etc. And if you want to compare prices, the Zune is about the same price, while lacking alot of what a touch offers (both are very good at certain things though). What does the Zune lack that the iTouch has? And the Zune costs $177 for 16 GB And the Itouch costs $181 for the 8 GB

QUOTE (HeGone33 @ Mar 12, 2010 -> 03:45 PM) Have you been simulating a portion of the season? I'm getting really tired of the loading between career events. Nope, I have not simmed at all. I only made like 25 starts last year.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Mar 12, 2010 -> 03:41 PM) His calf was also supposedly sore the other day too. He should stop pitching with his calf then.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Mar 12, 2010 -> 03:36 PM) I used to think this same way....and then I bought just one of their products. Why do you think they OWN the mp3 market if they don't make the best device? Because they market the hell out of their products. How many other mp3 players do you ever see advertised? The Microsoft Zune is the only other one I have ever seen advertised, and not even CLOSE to the advertising apple does. You know they advertise a s***load when you hear people saying "iPods are the best, and mp3 players suck!" I just facepalm and punch them in the face for being so ignorant. Ask friends and family and I bet you 80% of them think an ipod and an mp3 player are two different things. Apple spends so much money is ads that people actually think an mp3 player is different from an ipod.

So who is the new closer, Putz or Thornton?

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Mar 12, 2010 -> 03:16 PM) Luckily the LAA announcers are doing the game. You watching on mlb.tv?

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Mar 12, 2010 -> 03:08 PM) Which ones in particular come across as overpriced? Their ipods are well priced IMO, my nano was very affordable and is awesome. My imac was also affordable, a rock solid long term computer for $1000 with 4GB of Mem and 1TB of storage is unreal in the computer world IMO. My Dell's generally only lasted 2 year max before I needed to upgrade, this will last for 5+ I have not checked out their most recent prices on their mp3 players, but whenever I have been in the market to buy a new mp3 player, Apples are always priced higher than comparable items, and usually lack all the features of the other devices. Plus the whole iTunes mess that I can not stand. I just see no reason to buy an apple when there are many other brands offering similar products at better price and work just as well, if not better. And their whole mentality of thinking their are literally inventing and innovating everything is so annoying.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Mar 12, 2010 -> 02:36 PM) Why dont you buy apple products? The ipod is amazing and desktop computers are tanks. I can't stand Apple and their overpriced products. The only thing they have ever made that I wanted was the iTouch, but not enough to buy.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Mar 12, 2010 -> 03:00 PM) Gattrell is killing the ball. I thought Melton pronounces it "Gartell"

5 extra base hits in 2 innings? I'll take it.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Mar 12, 2010 -> 01:50 PM) Something like this seems to make more sense for what I'd want. More portable and kindle integration. If people want an internet tablet, get an Archos. The 7 and 9 are very nice, and cheaper than the iPad..... Archos 9 Or Archos 7....

QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Mar 12, 2010 -> 01:51 PM) Is the game against the Cubs being televised ? Comcast Sports Net at 9.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 12, 2010 -> 11:55 AM) Thats about right for a split squad... about half starters. Yeah, 5 starters, and good prospects. In the end it doesn't really matter I guess.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Mar 12, 2010 -> 11:55 AM) That's what I don't understand at all about the upcoming tablet craze. Seems so impractical to carry this sort of thing around with a large exposed screen like that. At least with a netbook you can close it so the screen isn't exposed. If I had one of these tablets I could picture myself only using it at home while sitting on the couch or something but maybe that's what they're ultimately positioning it as. Which again, is why you would buy a netbook for 1/3 the price, or a laptop for the same price, but can do a LOT more things. I mean, not being able to multi-task is such a killer. I wouldn't have bought it anyway, but once I found out is has no multi-tasking, it immediately became irrelevant. They are probably saving that for their iPad 2nd generation, so people will flip out about it and get excited again.

I won't be buying this for 3 reasons. 1) Netbooks cost 1/3 the price, and can do twice as much (multi-tasking especially) 2) It's such an awkward size to carry around, completely impractical. 3) I don't buy Apple products.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Mar 12, 2010 -> 09:32 AM) Have you tried asking your manager for a change or more playing time or a trade? That worked for me in 2008 RTTS. Not sure if they tweaked that in this version though. No chance I am going to ruin my shot at being with the White Sox. Anyway, the season ended, we won the AA championship, and in the offseason they offfered me a 2-year deal for AAA, so it's alll good now.

QUOTE (flavum @ Mar 12, 2010 -> 10:49 AM) Split squad vs Angels Peavy starting Danks LF Beckham 2B Quentin DH Pierzynski C Ramirez SS Rios CF Kroeger 1B Morel 3B Gartrell RF So the rest of the starters are in Vegas. Damn, Ozzie is not trying to beat the Cubs is he?

QUOTE (GreatScott82 @ Mar 11, 2010 -> 08:52 PM) Because the White Sox are coming back for that #1 spot! This would be my AB intro- because I would wish everyone i'd love was there that night! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zfbrNukQvc This would be my closing song if i was the closer! God, I totally forgot about Ludacris' Number 1 spot. That is such a kickass song/video.

So the only person I hit well is.......Tim Lincecum! Grienke, Zambrano, Halladay all dominate me. I was able to scratch 3 runs and 6 hits off Webb in 7 IP, but Lincecum i DOMINATED. I have 5 runs, 7 hits, and walk vs. him without a out recorded in the 2nd inning. You know who hit a 3-run HR? JUAN PIERRE! F'ing Pierre. Mr. 0 HR in 2009 hits a HR off Lincecum, it was epic. I tagged him for like 5 ER, 9 H in his 7 innings pitched. Also drew a walk and took a LOT of balls from him. I don't know why, but he is the only pitcher I can read for balls and strikes. I think it's his motion or something, but they brought in relieves, and they all dominated me. I was able to plate a run in the 9th off Wilson/Affeldt, but I lost 7-6. I let the CPU pitch for me, so I just work on hitting. I have yet to win a (non-RTTS) game in MLB 10 The Show.