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It didn't take MB long to adjust though. I remember watching a one-hitter he pitched against, I think it was, the A's in late 2001. That one hitter was against the Devil Rays, IIRC.

Buehrle is one of the top pitchers in the game right now; I doubt we have anyone else in the minors who we can legitimately expect the same out of. I'm not minor league expert, but as of now, I'd say the onl big time Sox pitching prospect (as a starter, anyway) is Honel. Malone, too, if he finds his stuff.

Looks good! My one and only suggestion would be to change from a blue/light blue color scheme to a cool little silver/black/white...

Here's more than you ever wanted to know about them... http://www.coolforever.com/html/lps/starlandvocalband.html

meh

Raiders over Giants

I'm gonna put this as nicely as possible..... why, after one and one half months of MLB play, are you ready to call Borchard "a nothing?" Is one and one half months of MLB play (in which JB was, more often than not, a late inning replacement or PH) enough to consider him a bust? Is seeing him bat 4 times enough to label him a stiff? Please, explain why Joe Borchard is, in your opinion, tantamount to "a nothing?" Common courtesy and respect for a fellow White Sox fan will keep me from telling you how I really feel about the BS you just posted. For once, CubKilla and I agree 100% with each other. At worst, everyone who know baseball is saying Borchard develop into just as good a player as Lee.

Not to make excuses, but no team with the exception of maybe Miami, would perform to admirably missing 2 starting offensive tackles, a starting tight end, a starting quarterback, and their leading tackler on defense. The Big 10 will wind up an overrated 4-3 and all the Midwestern morons will think they're still one of the top football conferences. LOL.

OK, but none of us are played to play pro baseball. I dind't see RPS or anyone saying, "give me a f***ing mitt and I'll do a better job than him." Lee is, at best right now, a below average outfielder. His offense is average to slightly above for a corner outfielder, but his defense (despite his improvement) is still horrible. And getting picked off third base, trailing in a close game in the ninth is inexcusable. That is a sign of total lack of baseball fundamentals. Teams win because they have guys that may not put up monster stats, but because they have players that understand the game and play smart. Do you honestly see Carlos being an everyday starter on a World Series caliber team? I sure as hell don't. However, I will agree with LDF that since his value is still relatively low and Joe B. is still in need of another year in the minors, we my as well keep him and hope he hits the way soxfan420 thinks he can... Maybe we can get someone for him. Hopefully, when Borchard is ready, they stick him in right, put Maggs in left, and get themselves a centerfielder.

Previous to last year, Miles had a career minor league BA of .277 and a career minor league OBA of .328. Not to mention 100 errors. Sure, he may be an extremely late bloomer, but players who are average for 5 years or so and then have a big year generally don't ride that high for the rest of their career. Why don't you worry about something important to the team, like the fact that Sandy Alomar is back for some reason. There's a stupid, f***ing move.

Starland Vocal band?!? [slams table] They suck!

My P-Town is Peoria, Illinois (also known as the only slight resmeblance of civilization within 160 or so miles); home of Bradley University... Though, technically until the 19th or so, I'm in sweet, home Chicago.

Here's hoping you all have a safe and happy New Year... 2003... It's our year, I can feel it.

I dunno... While I disagree with Jason on how good the show is (at best, its average), its funny because either A) the producers are actually trying to display the good ol' sound morals of Texas (which make me laugh because they're oftentimes so ridiculous) or B) they're actually making fun of Texas, which is always a good laugh. But I agree... Beavis and Butthead was so much better.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

DISCLAIMER: I am in no way a music expert. On a good day, I have about 5 brain cells functioning correctly. However, I release this list every year, first, because I like to relook at the year, and secondly, because I love music, and I love talkin' music... That said, read; and discuss amongs yourselves... CLOSE CALLS (In no particular order, of course): Foo Fights - All My Life --- Saliva - Always --- Sugarcult - Bouncing off the Walls --- Mr. Cheeks - Lights, Camera, Action --- Millencolin - Man or Mouse --- Chad Kroger & Friends - Hero --- Fat Joe f/ R. Kelly - We Thuggin' --- KoRn - Here To Stay --- Avril Lavigne - Complicated --- Our Lady Peace - Somewhere Out There >23audiovent - THE ENERGY >>> Such a good song... The CD is a tad weak after the first track (this song), but that does not take away from the utter greatness of this musical masterpiece... OK, so I exagerated a tad. >22311 - AMBER >>> 311 gets no love, I swear. Maybe its the whole supposed KKK connection, but they have made some damn fine music in the past. Amber's druggy melody and slow, but steady rhythm makes it the Underplayed Song od 2002. >21the donnas - TAKE IT OFF >>> With a little fine tuning of their sound and more kick ass songs like this one, could The Donnas become the new queens of rock? >20transplants - DIAMONDS AND GUNS >>> Unfortunately, this song came out late in the year, making it hard to accurately scale against others. Very easily, had Diamonds and Guns come out just a little earlier, this could have cracked the Top 10... The Transplants have one of the freshest sounds out there now. Highly recommended. >19puddle of mudd - DRIFT AND DIE >>> Following up on their 2001 success, Puddle of Mudd is quickly establishing themselves as a force to be reckoned with. However, before I annoint them new rock gods, they're going to have to release another album. Oh, "Drift and Die..." How can you not love it? >18linkin park - MY DECEMBER (REMIX) >>> While not nearly as good as the original, the remix of "My December" highlights another solid year for Linkin Park. While not as sucessful as 2001 (which saw them get top honors on my list), LP does have some staying power. >17eminem - LOSE YOURSELF>>> The artist of the year! After his smash album, "The Eminem Show," Slim didn't dissapoint with his cut off the "8 Mile Soundtrack." While not as edgy as his best work, the intoxicating beat and lyrical genius of Marshall Mathers is dazzlingly displayed. >16good charlotte - THE DAY THAT I DIE >>> Yeah, that other one's been all over the airwaves (and no, its not on the list), but yes, I do listen to some CDs and find better B-sides (so to speak). Good Charlotte's new album is a winner, and no song is better, more emotionally charged, and more full of heart and soul than "The Day that I Die." Its morbid, yet beautiful, message combined with a sweet harmony and perfect vocals make it a keeper. The acoustic version is even better than the studio cut. >15jimmy eat world - BLEED AMERICAN >>> Arguably, outside of Eminem, no one had a bigger 2002 than Jimmy Eat World. Their album was a smash and they pumped out hot single after single. Many got old, however, but "Bleed American" was clearly a cut above the rest. >14ludicras - MOVE b****>>> OK, when a song is played at EVERY, SINGLE party I've been to in months, that's definitely a sign from God to include it on my list. While I still wonder how talented Ludicras is, he scored big this year with Move b**** and Rollout (to name a few). Whether or not he has staying power remains to be seen. >13santana f/ michelle branch - GAME OF LOVE >>> Take 1 part Carlos Santana on the axe, add 1 part Michelle Branch's heavenly voice, and add another part a pretty good song and you have the recipe for a Top 23 slot. >12*nsync f/ nelly - GIRLFRIEND (REMIX) >>> Before coupled with Nelly, "Girlfriend" was just another fruity *NSync love song (and those come at a dime a dozen), but throw in a little rap and Nelly's sometimes screechy voice and you all of a sudden have a winning combination. The contrast of Justin Timberlake's solos to Nelly's gives this song a catch sound not duplicated, and it is one of the sweetest love songs I've heard in a while. >11tenacious d - TRIBUTE >>> No one but Jack Black could propel this song to #11. It never got old and to this day is still utterly hilarious. >10trust company - FIGURE EIGHT >>> While their smash it, "Downfall" is an awesome song, I couldn't justify giving the boys from 'Bama two slots on the countdown, and after listening to their first CD, "The Lonely Position of Neutral," it was clear that their song of the year was Figure Eight. >NINEpuddle of mudd - SHE HATES ME >>> Love songs will always have their place, but every now and then you just need to scream, "SHE ****ING HATES ME!" Wes Scantlin has a real rocker's voice, the band has a real rocker's sound... They may be on their way to superstardom (and I hear they kick ass live, too). >EIGHTeminem - BUSINESS >>> Yeah, you knew he wasn't done. Coupled with mentor, Dr. Dre, Business is the best example of Eminem's unreal lyrical abilities. While Business may be only good on the content aspect, its the rhythm and flow of the song that sets it apart from the best. Anyone who listens to Business and still claims rap is easy and takes no talent isn't listening hard enough. You can't do what Eminem can. >SEVENred hot chilli peppers - THE ZEPHYR SONG >>> A decade or so ago, everyone thought the Peppers were the next best thing to happen to rock, but starting with Californication and now with their newest release, By the Way, it is clear that the once hard rockers have matured a tad and have consequently changed their sound. The Zephyr Song's dreamy/druggy sound and slow tempo is so not what we expected, it's great. >SIXsystem of a down - AERIALS >>> "Aerials... In the sky..." They're not Rage Against the Machine, but the often-time lefist messages in System's songs are probably what appeals me. Oh, that, and they're also very good. >FIVEaudioslave - COCHISE >>> Any song that can shake my car while stopped belongs in the Top 5. ****ing A. >FOURthe hives - HATE TO SAY I TOLD YOU SO >>> They don't speak good English, but they play good music. With the old, Rolling Stone look on the video with a sound reminiscient of good ol' classic rock, The Hives are the coolest thing to come from Scandanavia since the Swedish Bikini Team... Mud wrestling... Without the Bikinis. >THREEeminem - HAILIE'S SONG >>> Has he lost his edge? Maybe, but knowing Slim, he'll find somethign to sing about. His ballad to his daughter, Hailie, hatches a sweeter, caring side from the violent, cold facade he has put on. While I doubt Eminem's career path follows this road, it is good to hear he's finally happy about something. I'm sure the protesters will find something to get their panties tied in a knot over. >TWOnirvana - YOU KNOW YOU'RE ALL RIGHT >>> Nearly 10 years since his suicide, Kurt Cobain remains one of the most influential forces of the current music trends. While this song was supposed to be released last year, it was delayed for legal reasons. That doesn't take away from the classic Nirvana sound it emulates, as well as the sadly ironic lyrics. We now know things weren't so well and that he didn't feel so well. It's one last gift from a genius taken from us too soon... >ONEeminem - WHITE AMERICA >>> Only Eminem could have taken top honors this year. This WAS his year (again). The first track off "The Eminem Show," all you can say is... "Wow." Powerful and controversial lyrics masterfully sung... White America was tehe shining achievement of Eminem's year. So there you go. Here's hoping 2002 was as good for you as it was for me, and here's hoping you all have safe, and happy New Year's, as well as a fun, enjoyable 2003! P.S... Responses welcome... I love talkin' music.

Essentially.

Family Guy was a cartoon Fox stupidly kept running against shows like Survivor and Freinds on Thursday night, and was subsequently cancelled. It was one of the funniest shows I've ever seen (we're talking, almost as good as The Simpsons in their prime). That show was f***ing hilarious, and Fox threw it away. Chris: Dad... They won't let me go to school! Peter: Oh yeah? Them and what Army? Chris: The United States Army Peter: Jeez... That's a good Army.

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Merry Christmas; Happy Holidays to all... I hope your all a little luckier than me and don't have to work a 14-hour shift on Christmas. :eek

If Alomar plays more than 50 games, I'll be shocked. And there has to be a better option than Sandy out there. This is just another manifestation of the Sox's attitude of, "cheap over good." Sandy is cheap; but he's faaaaaaaaaaar from good. I have no qualms with minor moves; but only smart moves. Hell, good GMs take solid teams and make them winners with little additions here and there; a role player here, a 4th outfielder there... But come on; Sandy Alomar?

Added with the Koch & Friends/Foulke, Johnson, Valentine trade, this is a horrible move. Not only are the Sox NOT trying to improve a weak point; THEY'RE GOING BACKWARDS! How much more pathetic can this team get? And, as to what the staff would say, I have no doubts they'd be more than happy to tell you how glad they are to have Sandy and what a wonderful catcher he is and all that other PR crap. What they really think; well.... I'm going on record as saying its anything but that.

The way the Sox organization is run; anyone criticizing a move made by KW will find himself on the "s*** List" real fast; I doubt anyone is actually going to publicly say anything against the signing. Bringing Alomar back... What a f***ing stupid move.

I'd definitely like an infield of Konerko, Cattalanotto, Jiminez/Valentin platoon, and Crede. Now if we could find a catcher who isn't falling apart, being rushed, or just flat out sucks, maybe we'd be in business.

I'm not the one that a day after declaring myself a KW backer turned a 180. How are your f***ing Redskins doing? :puke