MiddleCoastBias

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 14, 2009 -> 12:29 PM) There's a number of fairly simple debunkings of these supposed errors. Seriously, there is zero chance it was a hoax. We have the samples They're very cool. Unlike anything you would have expected had you not gone there. It taught us a ton that we wouldn't have known otherwise. We actually have images of the rover tracks from a recent orbiter. You can see where the things drove. The video/image anomalies are fairly easily explained. Given your history of very thorough rebuttals, I must say that was a little weak, with all due respect. I'm not claiming that I buy into it, but it's interesting listening to the other side's point of view. For instance, I don't doubt we've had landers on the moon; these rovers could easily have made those tracks and claimed they were from the original landers. And like I said, the image anomalies don't concern me, I don't really buy into those... It's the fact that many current and past NASA scientists say that landing a man on the moon and getting him back is a feat unattainable by our current technology, given the radiation problems, etc.

http://www.ufos-aliens.co.uk/cosmicapollo.html So I've never really questioned the Apollo moon landings, and I've always laughed at my friends that say that it was faked. I've always accepted that it was real like a good American. Last night I decided to do a quick google search to see what everyone was talking about (always good to know what you're detractors are talking about). Well, after reading this and other sites, I'm pretty upset with myself because I've started questioning the truth of the whole thing. The pictures and videos being 'faked' aside (I still don't really buy that but whatever), the science of it the whole trip and the fact that we haven't been back since (and many saying we're still many years away from returning) has shaken my faith. I almost feel like I just found out Santa isn't real. I've always been a proponent of learning both sides of an argument and deciding on the best, and now that I've seen some of this I'm upset that I have. I really want the lunar landing to be real, and if it turns out that it wasn't, well, damn. I understand there are always conspiracies about contentious events and I never really believe them. People always have explanations for this or against that, and that's good and great because that's why it remains a conspiracy and not fact. I know the page is long (and ignore the fact that the website is called ufos-aliens, or that it's written by those bloody brits), but it's an interesting read, especially the 33 items at the bottom of the page. Share your thoughts, call me unAmerican, I just thought it was an interesting read. http://www.ufos-aliens.co.uk/cosmicapollo.html

Agreed. I'm in.

QUOTE (knightni @ Aug 13, 2009 -> 07:43 PM) Commitment to the leagues is important; so, if any of you can't spend 1 hour a week at minimum to adjust your roster, let me know and I won't include you in the PMs. Don't worry about that; I'm a recent college grad with no job, no future, and no life haha

QUOTE (knightni @ Aug 13, 2009 -> 05:09 PM) The signup deadline is the 15th. I will put together a mini-questionaire asking what people prefer and group leagues by that. Is there a formal sign-up or just a verbal commitment here? Should I be signed up through something else, or are you just collecting numbers of people in this thread so we can set up the league?

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 13, 2009 -> 03:34 PM) Hopefully Ramirez too. His big problem is so completely mental/focus that it's totally something that can be fixed. I don't know, I've always felt like the mental problems are the hardest to fix. If he's playing at that level and he still has lapses in his focus, I think that's a serious personal problem that isn't going to fix with the flick of a switch. It's the same thing with people that don't hustle, like Andruw Jones. I feel like you make it seem like a quick-fix, something that can be easily corrected. Sure it sounds easy to correct (Ramirez- get your head out of your ass!) but it might be harder than that (and yes, I know I'm oversimplifying)

This is seriously still going on? Nice.

QUOTE (VAfan @ Aug 12, 2009 -> 02:26 PM) I've never thought of Buehrle as an ACE. And I don't think KW does either, which is why he went after a #1 in Jake Peavy. Heck, given a little more consistency, I think both Floyd and Danks could be #1s over Buehrle. What Buehrle has is a tremendous rhythm on the mound, which enables him to work his pitches up down in out and keep hitters off balance. I know this is early and off topic, but who do you give the opening day start next year? Peavy should be the selection of the #1, but I also feel like Mark Buehrle IS opening day baseball for the Sox.

I made the joke to KarkosThroatSkin awhile back... Bartolo and Jose both had a handful of awesome starts right after they were sent down, then they collapsed and needed to be sent down. I feel Freddie will be good for 3 starts and then blow. We just need to cycle them all through so that one of them is in the majors for 3 starts, send them down and bring up the next one. Problem solved, haha

Wow, this info kind of throws a wrench in many people's predictions for the lineups... Raines' thread about Getz as leadoff does not sit well according to this analysis. But then again, neither does Rios at leadoff which many have mused. Then again, the projected runs scored for the worst lineup is 5.159 runs per game while our lineups this season have averaged only 4.640

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Aug 12, 2009 -> 12:03 PM) I think Beckham+Q works out pitchers alot more than when Dye is in the 3-hole. I do like your lineup, and I agree Becks to Q is a good idea. I'm a proponent of moving JD down to 6 but leaving him in the lineup. Many people have been saying to sit Dye outright but I think he needs to stay in, just not in a key position to set up the rest of the lineup. Q has been hitting the ball hard the past couple series and would be a good hitter to follow Becks. As far as Rios and Getz go, I'm still up in the air as to having Getz leadoff. I understand his numbers are up as of late but we brought Rios in for a reason.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Aug 12, 2009 -> 10:29 AM) undoubtedly a "pad your post count" thread Weak, beaten again

QUOTE (Tex @ Aug 12, 2009 -> 10:49 AM) either way, I guess Great, I always come in second

You guys keep this going, say, backwards?

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Aug 12, 2009 -> 08:37 AM) Why were you in jail Tex? That. is. AWESOME. Not the actual act, but the story. God bless America

QUOTE (103 mph screwball @ Aug 12, 2009 -> 07:45 AM) I wonder how Griffey would do as a hitting coach someday? I want to imagine he would be awesome, but you can't teach the awesomeness that is his swing. His smooth mechanics are unparalleled from the left side of the plate. But yes, I do think he would be a great influence in teaching patience and the 'hitter's eye'

QUOTE (kev211 @ Aug 11, 2009 -> 10:24 PM) Why did research have to be done on this? It's pretty obvious that on sportscenter the baseball highlights start with complete in depth highlight of the red sox and yankees, then they break down the pitching from each team and the divisional race. Then they show 30-45 second highlights for every other game in the majors. It's a joke. Hell, I feel like half the time our games don't even show up on Sportscenter at all. There are times that I watch these live SCs and our game doesn't show up until the 3rd time around when they cut some stuff out of other pieces. That's right, I watch the same SC 3 times sometimes...

QUOTE (Karko's Throat Skin @ Aug 11, 2009 -> 07:13 PM) Unlike Baconator who is a huge b**** for going to DC....I am drunk. Been so since 6:30pm. Not sure why, other than tomorrow is my last day of work for the summer before its back to school. Hey Baconator...you ready for Barndance this semester? How about happy hours? Football Block? Or will you be too busy sucking up to some liberal congressman from Oregon? Due to the direct personal attack I feel inclined to respond to this. f*** you. Just kidding. I'm sorry I graduated in 4 and you feel the need for a victory lap. You enjoy your barndance and football block, I will be too busy meeting the ladies in Ron Paul's office (seriously, the dude does not employ a single male in his office, no females over the age of 27, and max weight is 140)

Ken Griffey Jr. for Danny Richar and Nick Massett. Although Griffey wasn't the Jr. of old, he was still big for the clubhouse as well as making a huge outfield assist in game 163, I believe. Always been my favorite player and it was a dream to finally see him in a Sox uniform. Best move not in the sense of most important or impacting, just my favorite.

QUOTE (daa84 @ Aug 11, 2009 -> 12:42 PM) well i'll give alexei credit, when i made my sig it was predicated that his horrendous metrics at 2b last year would carry over to the more difficult position, but he has improved on them to be at least in the neighborhood of an average defender. That said, having watched him at SS, I still think he's probably the worst defensive SS we've had in a while. I'd say he's probably even worse than Valentin who was a guy who made alot of errors but had ridiculous range and metrics. meanwhile, you are entitled to your opinion and me mine, but if i had to guess most soxtalkers would find it a stretch to say that my sig is a "joke" (at least the defensive part)...and i'm quite confident most would not classify alexei as "above average" Royce Clayton. Ballgame.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 11, 2009 -> 10:52 AM) Not really...it can certainly have an impact on ticket sales and marketing, and thus his contract can help pay for itself more. While ticket sales may weigh on the minds of the execs, as a fan I want to see the best team on the field that gives us the best chance of winning down the line. While Thome offers the LH power bat and OBP, I think Dye has more to offer over a longer period of time. It would be awesome to see Thome hit his 600th in a White Sox uniform but that isn't going to be the main draw for fans all season long; a consistent on-field product for multiple seasons to come will have a larger fan-drawing effect.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Aug 11, 2009 -> 09:44 AM) If he continues to hit like he has been since the ASB then I'm fine with him sitting more often. That's not going to do anything for his confidence, and we need him full-strength as we make a playoff push. What we need to do is keep him in the lineup to reassure him that we have plans for him, too. Benching him more often may give him the impression that he is indeed on the way out, and that may impact his play even more.

This dude is great. He can't yell very loud if at all, and that seems like a pre-req to be a beer vendor. He makes up for with his dancing antics and makes his sales that way. More power to him.

QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Aug 7, 2009 -> 07:57 AM) Jeremy Golden Sowers is due to get rocked. I was at that Paulie game last month, and I'm going again tonight. I am 9-0 in the last two seasons, 3-0 against the Indians in that span. This is my last game for a while (moving to DC tomorrow, get to go see Nats games....) so we better win this one. On a related note, I have a Mike MacDougal jersey ($3.86 winning bid on eBay); I see the paltry Nats have him in their pen, possibly closing (if they ever have a close situation). A $5 ticket will get me into the stadium and I'm hoping to just walk over and sit behind the pen and get MacDougal's attention.

QUOTE (SoxFanForever @ Aug 7, 2009 -> 09:40 AM) Haha, I just started laughing so much at my desk at work I had to turn away from a coworker and pretend I was reading a piece of paper. Priceless. How come GTFO and STFU aren't on this list of acronyms? I enjoy CTFO for chill TFO, actually just use the acronym around my buddies.