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QUOTE (bmags @ Jan 20, 2010 -> 11:32 PM) In reply to whoever, that all-black charter school really isn't rooted in racism. Programs trying to reach out to high-risk black youths have tried all lots of different ways to educate them. In Harlem, an all-black charter school (and it was also targeted ONLY at males, no females) found tremendous success. The theory is that the way we teach in schools creates a huge cultural divide for these specific students. Consider many of their situations: besides many in single parent, low-income homes which are well documented, many of these kids have poor diet and hyperactivity, and when they get to school they are needed to sit in a desk for hours listening to someone talk that they don't identify with. They had black males from the community come in and teach, and in a setting of their peers there was less self-consciousness and also less acting out as a way to hide that. In Columbia, Mo. a community organizer was trying to put together a school like this for the high-risk black males there, specifically for those who had dropped out, and after looking at all of it I fully supported it. I think outside-the-box ideas like this should be embraced and implemented where practical. In a city thats been mired in racism for the past 5 years, it is. The supporters of said charter school are people that have started race riots, race issues where none exist, and have pointed the finger so often in recent memory, it's quite frankly a disgrace. If they could get their test scores high enough, wonderful, but personally knowing the students that are vocal in their support for it, it wouldn't happen. I'd get into more details, but there mainly acquired from having lived here (and before someone assumes I'm racist, my most of my best friends are black, as is my girlfriend) but I don't want to go off topic to far.

*sigh* Talking of Noc reminds me about how a few years ago (the year they swept Miami) , everyone wanted a Bull. Whether it was Deng, Gordon, Nocioni, Duhon, Hinrich, or Thomas, I just remember hearing crazy things like Gordon for Gasol straight up, or Thomas, Deng, and a first rounder for Kobe. Man, we could have been the current lakers.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 20, 2010 -> 01:03 PM) If the Bulls weren't so close to the Luxury tax threshold, I'd totally expect them to do it. Thankfully, reality is going to intervene; the Bulls are barely under the tax, and if they go over it, they lose about $4 million or so in tax payments. Noc is making about $3 million more than TT this year, which means that the Bulls would have to include an extra $3-$4 million in that deal to make it work. The only guys they have even in that range are Noah, or a combination of Gray + Pargo + one or two of the Rookies. Since the Bulls don't have extra $ to bring in people, they can't empty their roster with a 3 for 1 either. I still think that if I could pull of Deng for Noc, I'd do it. Noc hustles, shoots the 3 better then Deng, and has better defense, which are what the Bulls need instead of Deng's game. And it clears up some money. I've also never really liked Deng, and love Noc.

I was gonna attend. Now I'm sad that I won't. And welcome to Soxtalk.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 20, 2010 -> 02:14 PM) Mostly it is a weak argument employed by Sox fans when they have nothing intelligent to say... That sounds a lot like a Cubs fan talking Anyway, the injuries don't worry me. Buehrle had a tired arm, which he's working with Herm to make sure doesn't happen this year like it has in the past. Peavy's two injuries were due to running the bases in the NL, and taking a line drive to the shoulder (not likely to happen a lot) Danks and Floyd had some odd issues, but they shouldn't be worried about that much. Freddy is the wild card.

Oh lord, this is a dumb trade rumor. http://www.hoopsnotes.com/2010/01/kings-wi...oni-for-thomas/ Noc back to the Bulls for Thomas? There would go the 2010 FA cap. If the Kings were gonna take Deng too, I could see it working, but I doubt they'd do that (and salaries wouldn't match anyway, right?). You'd have to take an expiring contract like Kenny Thomas from the Kings for it to work, and I'm not sure how that'd go over.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jan 20, 2010 -> 11:29 AM) This is pathetic. I'd think this was an onion article. I hope so, or it's pretty much beyond pathetic. Though I was talking with a friend last night, and the African-American community (strike that, the racist part of it anyway) wants to start an essentially all black Charter school. Of course, no one can call it racist, because that'd be racist. God this nation has issues.

QUOTE (CryptviLL @ Jan 20, 2010 -> 08:06 AM) I am very optimistic about Rios this year, but if he don't turn it around this year - I don't think he ever will. This. I understand one down year, but two can be worrisome Man, I remember a few years ago when he was one of the best young talents in baseball. Hopefully he gets there again.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jan 19, 2010 -> 05:47 PM) He's showing how even with best rotation, you could be pessimistic.

QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Jan 19, 2010 -> 09:59 PM) Buehrle talked about working out more in the offseason and doing some more stuff like that. Hopefully it pays off. Yea, a few months ago Buehrle talked about this, and how he's working with Hermy and Coop this offseason so he make sure he pitches like an All-Star all year.

Eh, I dislike these one year deals Hopefully we lock him up next year.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 19, 2010 -> 11:28 AM) So in other words, the talks haven't gone very well if they are to this point. I would still not be surprised to see a Danks blockbuster deal happen in the next year. If we do, send D2 with him. I want them to stay together. We'd also have to be getting something pretty big to break up the Fab Four.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jan 18, 2010 -> 03:42 PM) Ha, I kinda like JFP. I think it's destined to become his new nickname, ala TCQ.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 19, 2010 -> 09:14 AM) Chargers extended Turner through 2013. There's unexpected, then theres that.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jan 19, 2010 -> 07:19 AM) Dye would struggle in the Wrigley RF defensively, but offensively, I think he might be better than anyone else in the Cubs OF. Well, that's not setting the bar very high. QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 19, 2010 -> 08:10 AM) Frankly, there's one other answer; defense. And the fact that Jones signed for so cheap we can dump him if need be.

QUOTE (Tex @ Jan 19, 2010 -> 07:17 AM) Who cares what he wants? He'll play where we allow him to. Well, not if we don't resign him...

QUOTE (since56 @ Jan 18, 2010 -> 10:59 PM) The white sox did not win with Thome. That is the truth. Winning the world sieries is the only win. If you think winning 90 games or a division is winning maybe you belong in wrigley where they accept losing and losers. ...seriously? I love bashing the Cubs too, but under this logic we never won with Big Frank as a full time player. We didn't win with Kotsay or Jones either. In fact, we won with this guy If the pitching staff hadn't crapped itself in '06, we probably would have won then. At this point in the market, Thome gives you the best option. Edit: Brandon Allen is not ready for the majors. K's too much right now and doesn't hit for a high enough average. Not saying he can't get better however.

QUOTE (Melissa1334 @ Jan 17, 2010 -> 08:07 PM) um...well since he lost all that weight, or came off of peds, etc, does this mean hes going to suck or be good because he lost weight? i cant believe how he looks in this pic...doesnt even look like him soto ...that looked scary.

QUOTE (GreatScott82 @ Jan 18, 2010 -> 11:51 AM) I would like for them to do the same thing they did with Thomas when they put him at DH in 1999 after 10 seasons at 1B. This would be ideal especially with Adrian Gonzalez likely being available at the trade deadline That's what I still hope for. QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 18, 2010 -> 12:59 PM) It's also worth considering that if all PK can give is 15-20 home runs a year and a .280 average, he might not make a great DH next year either. Depends on the kind of production we can get from him. He might fit better as a 1b in the NL, giving some power to a team that has nothing at 1b (NYM), rather than DHing in the AL. I could see him hitting .280 with 30 HR as a full time DH. Haven't most of his thumb issues stemmed from fielding? Plus, he can still field, so in a pinch he could start at 1B.

QUOTE (knightni @ Jan 17, 2010 -> 11:49 AM) http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/427652...c83e14339_o.jpg So, showed this too my brother, and Ozzie has always been his favorite Sox personality ever. However, his reaction, priceless.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20...sp&c_id=mlb I'd be fine with this, since we might not have Viciedo ready by then, and if we somehow acquire a lefty power hitting 1B, I could see Konerko being a good DH. Of course, he'd have to take a pay cut.

QUOTE (zenryan @ Jan 12, 2010 -> 10:01 PM) Only thing more pathetic than these sluts is Allred who is always repping them. QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jan 13, 2010 -> 08:43 AM) Or the idiot ballplayers who can't think before they f***. I dislike both of them. Trent Reznor may have However, hasn't Shaq been divorced for some time? Can she really do anything legally to harm him?

I heard we were going for Roy Oswalt instead?

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Jan 15, 2010 -> 08:08 PM) any guesses on who might be a surprise to break camp with the big league team? my long shot = Jordan Danks Flowers, Viciedo, or D2. Flowers or Viciedo to be part of this rotating DH monstrosity, and D2 for his fielding/possible hitting.

QUOTE (b-Rye @ Jan 17, 2010 -> 08:17 PM) I'm thinking Jones/Kotsay platoon... with the arb raises payroll is around 100 million already, right? Maybe Thome for cheap, but I'm doubting it because there's not a roster spot either. We can gladly show Nix the door.