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Jesus. Quit f***ing around and give Poreda the opportunity, already. What are we going to do, lose 4 or 5 games out of this spot in the rotation before he is atleast given an the chance? I'd rather do it now, since we know what we have in Carrasco/Richard. Not when we're 8 games under .500 entering June. I know I'm going to be right, too. We'll go through the wheel of death, 5th starters spot trying Richard/Carrasco/whomever (maybe Pedro), then at some point, they'll promote Poreda. Maybe he'll be terrible, too. But even with a slider that works half the time I'd rather try that option than the assemblage of crap already on the roster.

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So yeah, I wasn't there last night as promised. But I'll be there right now. As will everyone else.

The goal of replacing Contreras should be seeking the best alternative within our organization. As of now, I'd say that's Poreda. And please, can we avoid the "OH, BUT IF HE DOES BAD HIS CONFIDENCE WILL GO DOWN!" line. No, if he is promoted, does poorly, then goes back to the minors and continues pitching poorly (with no injury concerns) then he's just a pussy. And I'll be glad we figured it out now rather then at some point in a future season. He's playing a child's game, afterall. This isn't life or death. Really, let's just think about this. How difficult is it to perfect a non specialty (knuckleball) pitch? You grip the ball a certain way, throw really hard, and guess what, the ball moves. It's not a difficult concept, yet if he hasn't perfected it by now there's a reason. Two years, one full season within our system, should be enough time. His throwing motion probably limits the possibility for him to consistently throw a breaking ball/slider/offspeed pitch for strikes. If he alters the motion, then his velocity probably plummets. He is what he is, and it wont all of the sudden come to him. However, even with these issues it's still a worthwhile risk to take. Just give him the opportunity. Stop worrying about arbitration time or whether he's ready. Past pitchers promoted from AA such as Day and Munoz didn't work because they were terrible. All the seasoning in the minors wasn't going to change that. He'll probably be up here next season in some capacity anyways. Does anyone believe he'll learn a lot from this point until their season concludes? Everyone here knows Richard or Carrasco aren't long term options. We're just going to end up losing 4-5 games going with those guys before trying Poreda. Why waste any time? Just go to Poreda now and quit f***ing around.

QUOTE (danman31 @ May 9, 2009 -> 05:14 AM) Why are we taking guys that throw mid to high 80s in the 3rd round? Mark Buehrle types fall deep into the draft like he did. Draft velocity early, wtf. Remember, Edwards was selected in the 3rd round of the 2006 draft; when the White Sox still had an atrocious philosophy to drafting pitchers. I'm sure there were remarks on his scouting report such as, "competitor, throws soft, good command, pitched well on a state championship high school team, all around winner, signed on for a southern college team." I dont even know if any of those are true, but it wouldn't surprise me.

QUOTE (rangercal @ May 8, 2009 -> 11:45 PM) Exactly. I love Lebron and refuse to manufacture any negative information on him. Well, that's what I'm for. Lebron takes steroids. It's true until proven otherwise!!

Today was the last day of school, so I'll be in the hizzie. Atleast for the first few innings. As will everyone else.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ May 7, 2009 -> 06:38 AM) They 100% disallow discussions of certain Sox topics, such as attendence, or media treatment of the Sox. That is a little over the top, IMO. But like I said, I understand where some of it comes from. They have a wider audience than we do (though not much), and tend to be a first stop for fans out there, so they'll tend to get more losers that they have to deal with. I have to admit, I haven't browsed their website in over a year, so perhaps restrictions on posting content have been lightened; but for a time from 2003-2007 it was unbearable. Someone needs to check to see whether "Bmac" is still under a language filter. I believe in the past it was replaced with the word "hamburger" or something ridiculous. I have no idea why they did this, but I recall someone questioning this and they were banned. Ultimately, we're all Sox fans, WSI or Soxtalk, and that fact doesn't escape me. What is irritating to me, and others have mentioned this, is when the administrators take a concerted effort to censor content. And not content that is offensive, but posts that are overly negative. There are no restrictions for those fans on the opposite end of the spectrum who can be equally as annoying.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 6, 2009 -> 02:40 PM) Which was the board that "outed" ncorgbl from chisox.com? I remember arguing with that guy for about four years over there, b4 I knew about any other Sox message boards...sometimes I wonder what happened to him. There was another guy, colsat46, I think he died (he was a military veteran)? The thing I find funny is that the core debate, defending or attacking KW, I've totally changed my viewpoint about Williams in the years since. Memories. I tried posting at wsi for awhile, but one of my best friends had joined and then a group of people jumped all over him for something silly (having to do with music, of all things) and when he got banned there by groupthink/Big Brother/Animal Farm, so I found soxtalk. It's amazing how much more peaceful this sight is...and it's not this "insider's club" like over there where if you don't know anyone who runs the board personally you're in danger of being banned or flamed. Then that whole stupid teal thing...I mean, 25-30% of the posts there were things that most casual fans would never even begin to understand. Leading to the "it's not about Free Speech or First Amendment...it's OUR board" type discussions. Which is fine, they can have it. JimH, is that you?

QUOTE (fathom @ May 7, 2009 -> 11:27 AM) Yes, it's a very sad situation with regards to pro wrestlers, as it seems like a miracle if they make it past 50-55 years of age. It's not only the past steroid use with some of these wrestlers. They're just terribly out of shape. I'm amazed every day that passes in which Hulk Hogan makes it out alive. He may lift daily, but he's also a good 60+ pounds overweight and tans incessantly. His skin resembles beef jerkey. Something is going to get him, soon. Not to mention his divorce and s*** of a son. He'll be dead within five years.

Obviously Jordan. I've really forgotten how high he used to jump. Look at the first clip, and later around 1:55, when his head is close to hitting the rim. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKlvfx9ODM8...feature=related I'm sorry for the DMX, though.

MWAHAHAHAHA. Ramirez comes off as an idiot, so I wouldn't put it past him to take medication from a doctor without first having his agent (or himself) check the banned substances list. His only hope of coming clean is to actually name the medication he took. Has he done that yet? Even if it's potentially embarrassing (such as for some new herpes medication), he has to put things in perspective -- either receive embarrassment from the medication, and it's accompanying condition, or have your entire career questioned.

Awesome, another fifth starter with a history of mediocrity dominating our lineup.

QUOTE (kyyle23 @ May 1, 2009 -> 06:05 PM) the league announced Rondo will face no further punishment for his actions. Of course, let the animals do what they want out there for the sake of entertainment.

QUOTE (Texsox @ May 1, 2009 -> 03:35 PM) But if they truly want to learn how to survive in the wilderness, they will not look at either. While they often times have good advice, other times they seem to be playing for ratings. Yeah, but they at least provide some foundation to understanding survival techniques. Like not panicking, setting up shelter, and trying to collect fresh water. A lot of nuances are missing, sure, but any bit of information is good in my mind. I always thought to myself, if I'm stuck in the wilderness and have the capability of making fire (which I know how to do in various ways), I'm lighting the WHOLE damn forest on fire to draw attention. I'm basically starting my own 100 acre blaze. f*** the wild.. I'll make it known where I am; problem solved. They'll be able to see the smoke from 30+miles away. If I was in the movie "The Edge" it would have been over in several hours. While Anthony Hopkins' character was spouting off his riddles I would have been sitting up a gigantic fire.

Grylls is nothing more than eye candy for the Discovery Channel, the person with a strange name and rugged good looks that will draw in viewers. If someone wants to learn more, and watch a more realistic view of isolation in the wilderness, they'll watch Survivorman.

It's actually annoying for me to hear ESPN analysts play down this series because it's only in the first round. I almost get the impression people can't admit it. As if they're hoping Game 7 is a blowup so the basketball purists such as Charlies Barkley and Jalen Rose can continue building up past series with actual superstarts!1 Honestly, does it matter that less is at stake? When you're a player, on the court, is "oh man, this is the Finals; I better give 100% instead of 95%!" going through your head? Take everything from this series as a whole, ignore what round it happened in, and say to me that any series has eclipsed it? If the intensity is heightened as the series continues forward, then why hasn't a game like this happened before in the semis, conference finals, or finals? BUT WAIT, THE GAMES HAVE MORE INTENSITY! MORE IS AT STAKE!11 Admit it, people. As the the ESPN columnist Simmons suggested, this game has transcended the sport. Even people unfamiliar with basketball all watching this. The NBA only wishes more time would pass between Game 6 and 7 so they could promote it more.

QUOTE (whitesoxbrian @ Apr 30, 2009 -> 08:54 PM) Is that seriously the only in-bounds play VDN has? f*** Ha, yeah. Inbound to Gordon who dribbles around the three point line, steps in, then shoots a fade away shot when he could have just as easily attempted to penetrate through the defense.

If Pierce made that shot I would have killed someone. This is exactly the type of moment you play for. TAKE IT TO BOSTON RIGHT HERE, BULLS!

Holy s***. ESPN may not have been throwing their usually hyperbole around in labeling this the best series of all time.

QUOTE (kyyle23 @ Apr 30, 2009 -> 07:25 PM) I think Derrick Rose's initials should be UM ....yeah, you're going to have to explain this one to me.

So, yesterday I was running for the third straight day (having run 3 miles Monday and Tuesday) and had the unfortunate experience of irritated skin on my....balls. I'm guessing if I've experienced this others must have as well. The problem seemed to be for those two days prior, my balls were flipping and flopping against the fabric of my boxers and thighs. I've run, in the past, 1.5 miles five days a week without a problem; so it must be that 1.5 mile addition that has caused problems. Thankfully, I was running outside on a track and no one noticed, but the discomfort was enough to where I literally had to stop moving. It felt like someone was pinching my skin whenever it rubbed against something. Moral of story -- wear underwear, not boxers, when running. Learn from my mistake, Soxtalk.

QUOTE (lostfan @ Apr 30, 2009 -> 05:06 PM) In the past, it was said that a black man would be president when pigs fly. Now 100 days into President Obama's term and what happens? Swine flu. Not if this pig was owned by Biden!

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 30, 2009 -> 02:39 PM) ? No it wouldn't. Illegal immigrants don't go over the border over and over again. They go across once and then stay here as long as they can until they've earned enough to go home. If you go over the border repeatedly, you're increasing the likelihood you'll get caught. (sigh) Here I go having to explain a sentence long post I didn't mean to suggest these immigrants go back and forth every single day. Obviously, If the borders are shut down, you can't even cross once to, as you described, live here and earn enough to send home. Who knows how long a hypothetical border closure would even be? If we were to enforce it, you can sure as hell bet the number of Border Agents would increase dramatically and the influx of illegals (who obviously were not going to go over the border, open or not) would be cut down. I'm sure there would be a lot of resentment towards Mexicans during such a period as well.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Apr 30, 2009 -> 02:09 PM) I think its a cost/benefits analysis. Closing down the borders would be massively disruptive economically and screening isn't very effective due to long incubation periods. Whatever minimal gain we'd get by shutting everything down is quickly outweighed by the cost of the action. This doesn't address the practicality of shutting down the border, either. Closing down the borders would sure screw all those companies employing illegal immigrants that work for pathetic wages.