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QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 2, 2011 -> 12:29 PM) Besides the token Canadian, yes.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 1, 2011 -> 02:03 PM) Wow, the arena up there only holds 15k? That is pretty small. Do they have plans for a new building? I have heard rumours that the arena can be expanded by raising the roof, but I have no idea if there is any truth to that or not. The building is only 7 years old so I don't imagine there will be a new one.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 1, 2011 -> 01:12 PM) They are trying to prevent another failure of a fan base. It makes perfect sense to me. I understand that I just thought 80% was a little high. It only leaves a little over 2000 tickets for each game for single game sales. Like I said I am sure True North has a plan to make things work.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 1, 2011 -> 08:11 AM) I would imagine this wouldn't have gotten this far if that wasn't a slam dunk. The guy's running True North seem to be smart businessmen so I am sure they have a plan. I just think it is odd that the have to sell 80% of the tickets as season tickets and they have to be purchased with a 3 to 5 year commitment depending on the seats.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ May 31, 2011 -> 02:55 PM) Wait, they need 62% of their seats sold in season tickets to a team that doesn't exist prior to approval? Does that seem a tad crazy to anyone else? That can't be right. TRUE NORTH SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT LAUNCHES "DRIVE TO 13,000" TO SECURE NHL FRANCHISE IN WINNIPEG Winnipeg - True North Sports & Entertainment Limited is pleased to announce it has entered into an agreement with Atlanta Spirit, LLC with respect to the purchase of the Atlanta Thrashers Hockey Club. The purchase of the Thrashers will be subject to the National Hockey League Board of Governors approval at a Board meeting to be held on June 21. The approval of this transaction by the Board will, among other things, consider the level of support generated in the Winnipeg community during a season ticket campaign. Once the NHL Board of Governors approval is granted, the purchase of the Thrashers by True North Sports & Entertainment will be complete clearing the way for the NHL club to relocate to Winnipeg’s MTS Centre for the start of the 2011-2012 hockey season. As part of today’s announcement, True North is excited to formally kick off its Drive to 13,000 season ticket sales campaign. The Drive to 13,000 campaign will consist of a presale as well as a general public onsale. The presale will provide existing Manitoba Moose Season Ticket Holders, Mini Pack Holders, and Corporate Advertising Partners with the opportunity to secure seats during an "advance window presale". All of these existing customers will be contacted immediately by email with instructions related to their account and purchase priority timelines and procedures. www.driveto13.com

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ May 31, 2011 -> 08:35 AM) Thrashers to Winnipeg official announcement to happen today. Still need approval from the board of governors. They need to sell 13000 season tickets to get the approval.

Go Canucks!

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ May 20, 2011 -> 07:56 AM) What's your (and the overall city's) opinion on the move if they aren't called the Jets? I think most people in Winnipeg would prefer that the Jets name be used, but the rumours I hear are that they can't use the name for some reason. I think people just want NHL hockey back and the name of the team wont really matter. Talk is they will use Manitoba and not Winnipeg in the name anyway.

QUOTE (DukeNukeEm @ May 19, 2011 -> 08:29 PM) The announcement of the Thrashers officially moving to Winnipeg is coming Tuesday. I'll beleive it when I am at my first game.

QUOTE (kapzk @ Apr 15, 2011 -> 09:52 PM) No one is attacking you personally we are just speaking facts here.... yes you were correct more often than not Dunn will be heading back to the dugout but more often that not won't all the MLB players be doing so as well? Now I get it, all MLB hitters suck. That is what Felix has been trying to tell us all along. I feel so enlightened now, just like I felt when I found out Soylent Green was people.

QUOTE (Felix @ Apr 15, 2011 -> 09:42 PM) Fact of the matter is that Dunn is just another lift and pull player. He'll get lucky on some dingers, but more often than not he'll be walking back to the dugout with his head down. A specialty of the Walker era as hitting coach. Actually, more often than not almost all hitters will be walking back to the dugout with their head down. Not to many guys have OBPs over .500.

QUOTE (Felix @ Apr 15, 2011 -> 09:13 PM) Yes, let's cherrypick stats that make him look good. 1 HR in 7 games (tonight's counts). Hrmmmmmmmmmm.. that's on pace for.. let's do the math here.. carry the one..... 23 this season. HE CAN'T HIT AL PITCHING. Now on pace for 46, if he hits one tomorow he will be on pace fo 60. Go Dunn!!

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Mar 24, 2011 -> 04:27 PM) Remember the aneurysm he had after our Andrus/Bay swap and me dropping Carlos Lee? lol. Good times. I wonder why he didn't come back?

If we go with 10 let me be the first to congratulate the white sox stompers for being the only team in Fantasy baseball to draft Albert Pujols with a 6th round pick. Final keepers for the Supernukers. Jason Heyward Matt Holliday David Wright Ubaldo Jiménez David Price

Still 2 more teams to go. Any word from them or are we bringing in new players?

I see 9 have signed up. 3 more to go.

Nelson Cruz Corey Hart Jason Heyward Matt Holliday Aubrey Huff Brian McCann Brandon Phillips Martín Prado Alexei Ramírez Drew Stubbs David Wright Heath Bell Chad Billingsley Joe Blanton Jonathan Broxton Clay Buchholz Kevin Gregg Phil Hughes Ubaldo Jiménez Colby Lewis David Price Players in bold are my keepers, at least until i change my mind.

QUOTE (BuehrleTheAce @ Feb 13, 2011 -> 12:04 PM) LOL! Oh you got Troyed badly in the playoffs last year. I can't do anything but feel for ya hahaha Yeah, that Tulo for McCann trade didn't work out so well for me.

I'm in, and Troy Tulowitzki is still an Asshole.

QUOTE (since56 @ Jan 31, 2011 -> 07:55 AM) Got him off the scrap heap had nothin' left Walt (no neck) Williams Played for the Winnipeg Goldeyes in the minors. Another Winnipeg Goldeye Steve Carlton.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Dec 7, 2010 -> 11:00 AM) Cowley saying PK is asking for $15M per year. If that is true it's time to move on.

QUOTE (Tex @ Nov 13, 2010 -> 08:00 AM) Really? That kind of sucks. If you think that sucks don't come to Manitoba. We have to buy our booze from the Manitoba Liquor Control Commission Liquor Marts.

I'm interested to see how this turns out. I won't be submitting a list though as I'm sure I'll be the lone vote for all my Canadian beers.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Oct 4, 2010 -> 01:01 AM) lol. Andrus was decent for me. But plucking Buster Posey off the waiver wire the second he was called up (I tracked his progress in the minors all year to that point) might've been my best move of the year. Not only did he rake, but he allowed me to trade Brian McCann for Tulo, who went '94 Frank Thomas the last month. You're welcome, Jackass!

QUOTE (chw42 @ Apr 16, 2010 -> 03:46 PM) I think a lot of guys could have managed that team to a WS. That could be said about most world series teams.