Viciedo Rhetoric Becoming Ridiculous
by The Cheat on Nov 11, 2008 9:55 PM CST
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First, Dayan Viciedo was the Cuba's Best Teen Talent and referred to as the Cuban Babe Ruth in some circles, which might have been a compliment if it wasn't first applied to Jose Canseco. I noted that Joe Cowley's scoop seemed to come straight from Viciedo's agent, Jaime Torres.
Then a day later, Phil Rogers tried to pour cold water on the hype, with his own anti-hype courtesy of a Cuban baseball expert who cited Viciedo's questionable work ethic and a Rangers broadcaster who was quoted as saying "[he was] supposed to be the next Omar Linares when he was 14 or 15, but nobody would make that sort of comparison anymore or even close to it."
Now, the White Sox still hold the inside track to land Viciedo but the field is considerably more crowded, and the rhetoric considerably more ludicrous. Here are a few quotes from Scott Merkin's latest effort.
"The best indication as to where this young man stands in regard to his potential is through the amount of people that organizations are sending down here to check him out during workouts." -- Torres
"He has incredible potential and an explosive bat. He has incredible strength in his wrists, great hand speed and a great arm. If you were to ask me, 'Does he have Major League potential,' I would say, 'Absolutely.'" -- Alexei Ramirez
Barring another trade, Viciedo would compete with Josh Fields for the starting third base job if signed by the White Sox. Torres believes this young man is ready to contribute at the big league level on an everyday basis, even at 19. He feels Major League teams agree with his assessment.
One organization told Torres that they would move their incumbent third baseman to another position, in order to make room for Viciedo.
-- Merkin
Read those last two paragraphs again. Viciedo is 19!
According to Merkin, the Sox think this 19 year old is ready to compete for a major league job and one team is willing to move their incumbent third baseman to make room for him. That's quite a player.
Want some more context? Here's a list of the only players (in the last 20 years) to compile 400 plate appearances in a season while under the age 21.
- Justin Upton
- Adrian Beltre
- Adruw Jones
- Edgar Renteria
- Alex Rodriguez
- Pudge Rodriguez
- Ken Griffey Jr. (Twice)
- Gary Sheffield
- Roberto Alomar
That's 5 sure-fire, no-doubt-about-it, Hall of Famers; and by the time their careers finish, maybe 2 or 3 more. Clearly, Viciedo is a borderline Hall of Famer already. The Sox should give him a major league contract... and flying pony.
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Fuck...we have flying ponies?
Talk about blowing smoke up someones ass, this agent is amazing! Potential = number of scouts. Seems like a good equation. But seriously, we have flying fucking ponies? I knew stem cell research was a great idea.
by Shakey on Nov 11, 2008 10:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
When they said move their incumbent 3B....
maybe they meant they’d move his locker over…or maybe the organization was the St.Paul Saints.
And since we all know Josh Fields is barely a AAA third baseman at this point, its easy to believe that Viciedo would compete with him to start in Charlotte.
It all makes sense in context.
by hitlesswonder on Nov 11, 2008 10:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
well with alexei, jose, and flying ponies
hed have to be retarded not to sign here
His stats are as good as Fields -- that's the sad thing
by Jbasic89 on Nov 11, 2008 10:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
is hed kin of noone?
"if my answers frighten you then you should cease asking scary questions."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 11, 2008 10:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I would love to see him and Uribe dropped into a room with nothing but a buffet table in the middle.
by JoeCoolMan24 on Nov 11, 2008 10:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
sign him.
if we can keep a cuban pipeline open that should do wonders for our ball club….. and perhaps the chicago cigar scene as well.
Kenwo4life=ratings
by KenWo4LiFe on Nov 11, 2008 10:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I perfer Swisher Sweets
For reasons that are obvious.
by JoeCoolMan24 on Nov 11, 2008 10:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you're poor?
"if my answers frighten you then you should cease asking scary questions."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 11, 2008 11:13 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
LOL. They are horseshit cigars.
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Nov 12, 2008 7:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
maybe he thinks nick swisher has a sweet ass
Kenwo4life=ratings
by KenWo4LiFe on Nov 11, 2008 11:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
rolling blunts?
"I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Gonna kick some ass in the USA. Gonna climb a mountain, gonna sew a flag, gonna fly on an eagle. I’m gonna kick some butt, gonna drive a big truck. I’m gonna rule this world. I’m gonna kick some ass. I’m gonna rise up, gonna kick a little ass. Rock, flag, and eagle!"
by Ozzie Montana on Nov 12, 2008 12:15 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
correct
Way to go danks
bitch can’t throw more than 130 innings a season? Trade him. He has no balls
Kenwo4life=ratings
by KenWo4LiFe on Sep 2, 2008 7:16 PM CDT actions actions 0 recs
by Where Triples Go to Die on Nov 12, 2008 3:23 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So How Would A Smart Organization Address This?
Obviously, you disregard every evaluation from his agent. Torres is doing his job and more power to him, but his opinion is worthless. Similarly, Phil Rogers has no idea what he’s talking about.
Its possible that Alexei Ramirez would have some useful knowledge, but I have no idea whether Alexei has the skill set to be an objective talent evaluator. Is he the Joe Morgan kind of guy who would talk up all his old team-mates? Can he discern the difference between a player who can succeed in Cuba and in the US? If you’re going to put any stock in Alexei’s opinion, that means you have confidence in his ability to make these kinds of calls. I just don’t have any basis to have that kind of confidence. Maybe the Sox do.
There is scouting of course but that seems particularly problematic here. Are there such things as scouts in the Cuban league? Is it even legal for American teams to employ a Cuban scout? (Perhaps a hidden advantage for the evil frost-back Blue Jays there?) Presumably, there are scouts who show up at international tournaments. Do the White Sox have coverage at such things? Has anyone employed by the Sox ever seen this guy play anywhere? I’m guessing the answer is no.
There is videotape. In the digital age, I would hope that there would be a reasonable amount of game video featuring the kid. I can’t find any on the internet but one hopes that a reasonably competent organization would be able to get access to Cuban league and national team video and watch the kid play. That might be helpful particularly on the defensive evaluation.
There is intangible stuff, like work-ethic, intelligence, fitness and coachability. I don’t know how you evaluate this without interviewing people he played with or for and, other than Alexei, I don’t know how the Sox would be able to access that kind of information. A clever organization that had built up a serious Latin American network could probably work the phones and get some kind of intelligence. Sadly, our Latin American scouts are currently hoping to avoid indictment so they probably can’t help the Sox much.
Finally, there are stats. A good organization would have the ability to look at performance records in the Cuban League and form an intelligent opinion about the player’s abilities, at least offensively. Obviously, there is a lot of discounting for the quality of the league, size of parks, etc but a smart team should have a rigorous assessment that lies somewhere between “He hit 20 homers in Cuba so he’ll rake here!” and “Cuban baseball sucks so the stats are meaningless.” I’d like to think the Sox, with their dabbling in Japanese and Cuban expats have some cred here but, again, I don’t really know.
I guess for me the real key is his age. If he really is only 19 years old with 5 years of professional experience, that’s a serious draw. As Cheat points out above, its incredibly rare for a teenager to succeed in the majors and the hyperbole is silly. But a kid this young who can hold his own and even thrive in any kind of serious league deserves attention. I hope the Sox have enough smarts and resources to make an intelligent decision.
by Landfill on Nov 11, 2008 11:16 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
nice work there
His stats are as good as Fields -- that's the sad thing
by Jbasic89 on Nov 11, 2008 11:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I would guess the intelligent decision would be that a MLB contract is a deal breaker
And that laying out more than $7M or so in aggregate would be as well. In other words, maybe draw the line at a somewhat sweeter deal than Alexei. The Sox should have some draft picks this season thanks to OCab, so I don’t think they can afford to bust their budget on someone they may lack scouting on.
by hitlesswonder on Nov 11, 2008 11:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
BPs projection using the DTs were pretty decent as a baseline for Alexei
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Nov 11, 2008 11:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't know if i can trust alexei....
but i have a pretty good feeling Jose Contreras would know whether the guy could play or not. obviously he didn’t play with this kid like he did alexei but i am pretty sure contreras knows whats up as far as cuban baseball is concerned. Add in Alexei’s comments and I think they would be foolish not to sign him to a nice deal. I read that if he was signed he would jump to the top of the list as far as the White Sox prospects are concerned. Any time you can improve your organization like that is a great opportunity. If you add the kid to Beckham, Danks, Poreda, Shelby…. your minor league talent doesn’t look so bad.
Kenwo4life=ratings
by KenWo4LiFe on Nov 11, 2008 11:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Jose The Scout?
The Contreras comment is interesting. As you say, he’s never played with the kid but he is a widely respected person in the Cuban baseball community. My ill-informed sense is that the defections of players like Contreras, El Duque and Livan have not been vilified on the island the way they would have been during the Cold War so they retain their popularity. That means that Contreras might well have access to information about Cuban talent that is not readily available elsewhere.
In general, I’m pretty dubious about a player’s supposed intangible benefits. “Good in the locker-room” mostly seems like a justification that is thrown up by a player’s defenders rather than something that actually leads to wins. But maybe there is something to it in this case. I recall Kenny’s comment that he made sure to stick Alexei with Jose in order to ease the transition. Perhaps the Sox can leverage Contreras’ intangible Cuban cred to gain a material advantage in access to Cuban talent. That would be pretty cool. So cool that I’m going to go have Cuban food for lunch just for good luck.
by Landfill on Nov 12, 2008 10:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder, 19 years old, are those in Contreras years?
Don't look back because we are going forward!
by Brush Back on Nov 12, 2008 8:35 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
whens free agency start?
His stats are as good as Fields -- that's the sad thing
by Jbasic89 on Nov 11, 2008 11:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
fantastic diary...
it’s amazing that certain followers of the organization, be they fans or beat writers, will shit all over poreda/beckham based on limited scouting reports and ignore positive reviews, while they’ll deify a kid based on his agent’s report.
when challenged on poreda/beckham, they complain about our organization’s track record. when challenged on viciedo, they’ll say, “hey! who expected alexei to do anything? he says viciedo’s ready, who else do i need to ask?”
by Craig Grebeck on Nov 11, 2008 11:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Who is shitting on Poreda / Beckham?
I think most of us here are pretty positive on those guys and Danks.
by Grinder in Training on Nov 12, 2008 8:17 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i'm talking about beat guys who bemoan poreda's mechanics/lack of secondary stuff
and the ones that will surely shit all over beckham in the near future
by Craig Grebeck on Nov 12, 2008 9:54 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i see. joined july 25, 2007.
that would explain your post.
by larry on Nov 12, 2008 10:20 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
would it be "shat"?
Anyways, I shat on Danks last spring and was wrong.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 12, 2008 1:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
gave him the old cleveland steamer, eh?
brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight
by whitesoxmatt on Nov 12, 2008 1:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, and I was wrong for doing that.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 12, 2008 2:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Love means never having to say you are sorry...
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Nov 12, 2008 2:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
shut up, preppy
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Nov 12, 2008 2:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Slater??
"would've been a sweep if pablo was here" -Kenwo-
by Hazymania on Nov 12, 2008 5:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
screech?
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 5:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ha! After a conversation about Griff Jr. on the Sox, I sent the General Soreness pic to a Mariners fan in my office today.
He read my email signature, which is the AB Giamatti quote about baseball breaking your heart…
And he said, “truer words have rarely been spoken. Baseball breaks more hearts than Kelly Kapowski.”
I thought it was amusing that so many SBtB references popped up today.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Nov 12, 2008 5:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
preppy = ryan o'neal
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Nov 12, 2008 5:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i pictured wu as ali macgraw.
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 5:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It is better to beg for forgiveness
than to ask permission.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 12, 2008 2:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
whens free agency start
His stats are as good as Fields -- that's the sad thing
by Jbasic89 on Nov 11, 2008 11:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I would tell you.......
but i am not going to since youre a douche and posted the same message twice in 5 minutes.
Kenwo4life=ratings
by KenWo4LiFe on Nov 11, 2008 11:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i didnt think it posted the first time
my bad
His stats are as good as Fields -- that's the sad thing
by Jbasic89 on Nov 12, 2008 12:06 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Kind of ironic considering your sig
Now the tables are turned!
by hitlesswonder on Nov 12, 2008 12:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
friday in that case
I hope there isn't a rapiest ape.
by U-God on Nov 12, 2008 12:43 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
thank you good sir
His stats are as good as Fields -- that's the sad thing
by Jbasic89 on Nov 12, 2008 1:02 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
if clay would come out with a viciedo projection, that would be pretty sweet
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Nov 11, 2008 11:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
300 deep dish pizzas later
he is wrestling as the evil Communisto and weighing in at 375.
by Shakey on Nov 11, 2008 11:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you pull that outcho ass boy?
His stats are as good as Fields -- that's the sad thing
by Jbasic89 on Nov 12, 2008 1:03 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If Fields and Viciendo became average players, sure could have a young, decent squad in 2010.
Fields, Alexei, Beckham, Viciendo in the infield
Q, Swish and Danks in the outfield.
by Grinder in Training on Nov 12, 2008 8:23 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I put the most stock in Ramirez' comments.
He said that he has “major league potential”. In fact, he used the word “potential” twice. That’s far from saying that he could dominate right now in the big leagues. He didn’t even go so far as to say that he could start right now in the big leagues.
Also, he specifically only mentions 2 tools or attributes. He has great power and a great arm. That’s it.
He sounds a lot like a kid with both some major tools and questions about his overall game and that it would likely take a couple of years before he might be considered a big league starter if he worked hard on certain aspects and matured emotionally.
But, I sure hope the Sox sign him and help him develop,in time, into a star.
by NLaloosh on Nov 12, 2008 8:24 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Based upon the information we had about Che last year
it seemed like we were taking a $4.5MM “flier” on a 25-26 year-old that at least had some international playing experience. At the time, all we had to go one (in a public sense) was Count’s opinion. It’s turned out to be a pretty cheap low risk-high reward signing, so Count gets the benefit of the doubt here.
We now have 2 players who have either played with Viciedo or might have specialized knowledge re: pedigree/coaching/talent of this kid. If we can structure a similar contract as Che’s for him, why not? Of course the market has heated up, as Che barely was able to get arrested last year (drew no other real interest) and no team is going to assume that KW is wrong again without serious due diligence. And, right now, it could be argued that the Sox have the best pipeline for that information.
Either way, if KW is playing poker, I’d not bet against him. He deserves the ‘08 GM of the Year award (probably won’t get it) and deserves the benefit of the doubt going into ’09.
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Nov 12, 2008 9:14 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
i think all this hype about viciedo
isn’t necessarily about viciedo, but about the lack of other sox stories to warm up the hotstove. cowley and merkin have kids to feed.
by onlysoxfaninboston on Nov 12, 2008 9:22 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
But can he play leadoff
If he can’t I’m not interested.
by Off the bus running on Nov 12, 2008 9:43 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
one last thing..from today's THT on replacement level
interesting article on defining replacement level. based on offense not defense…
by onlysoxfaninboston on Nov 12, 2008 10:36 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
beating larry to the punch, even by a minute? sounds like you're ready to defend NOW.
"if my answers frighten you then you should cease asking scary questions."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 10:43 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
defining replacement level
hey! look! a jerry owens sighting! and anyone still want eric byrnes?
http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/replacement-level-article/
by larry on Nov 12, 2008 10:37 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
as if we needed any more evidence that awards are a joke.
i’m sure everyone has heard about the volquez flap already. here are the three writers who you should never take seriously again.
The three voters who included Volquez were Jeremy Cothran of the Newark Star-Ledger, John Klima of the Los Angeles Daily News, and Jay Paris of the North County Times in San Diego.
http://www.meadowparty.com/blog/?p=398
and a slightly more vitriolic take.
http://riveraveblues.com/2008/11/11/if-you-screw-up-we-will-find-you-5793/
by larry on Nov 12, 2008 10:54 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
didn't Cowley teach them anything??
take away voting rights for the year
I wish he was in my fantasy league. id bury that cocksucker- KenWo4Life
by Hawk is God on Nov 12, 2008 1:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
When can we find out
who voted Fukudome runner up for the NL ROY?
by JoeCoolMan24 on Nov 12, 2008 3:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
this seems silly to me
that MLB can’t produce some kind of voting system that excludes candidates that are ineligible.
it’s not fair that these honest and decent journalists have been opened up to ridicule for a minor oversight.
regards
number one when it mattered!
by hoodlight on Nov 12, 2008 5:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the MLB, to my knowledge, has no authority over the writers
the writers define what a rookie is and who’s eligible. the onus is on them.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 6:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
well whoever, it's daft
they should be able to come up with some sort of system that prevents this from happening. It does no one any favours and the awards system ends up looking very unprofessional.
number one when it mattered!
by hoodlight on Nov 12, 2008 7:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i find some humor in professional sportswriters being humiliated.
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 7:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i think that's kind of the point actually
the writers can’t even manage mere competence and yet we’re supposed to respect these people and buy their papers?
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 7:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i believe this analysis conclusively proves that bobby jenks is not a good relief pitcher and KW should send him and his slow fastball elsewhere.
analysis of the best relievers. what this does conclusively prove is that mariano rivera is a fucking god.
http://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2008/11/12/659296/mariano-rivera-is-crazy-go
by larry on Nov 12, 2008 11:03 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
and this analysis conclusively proves that people should shut the fuck up about the mythically great minnesota defense.
http://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2008/11/12/659149/the-best-defenses-of-the-l
The supposedly-defensively-minded Twins have actually been pretty terrible at defense. Their already-low ranking actually overrates them, as they ranked 4th in 2005, but were in the bottom half in every other year (including ranking 27th in 2008).
[this post has been pre-flagged for disputing conventional knowledge about the greatness of the twins.]
by larry on Nov 12, 2008 11:07 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Good to see you are consistent, larry.
the LOOK test is great for evaluating defense.
by larry on Nov 12, 2008 12:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nail ’em wherever you can. Accept no mediocrity (or lardiness).
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Nov 12, 2008 11:22 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I learned more from larry's
above three posts than I have in my entire lifetime from Rogers and Sullivan.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 12, 2008 1:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What do song and dance guys have to do with baseball?
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Nov 12, 2008 1:07 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
more than you think.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 12, 2008 1:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
rec'd.
either you just made a serious funny or you’re showing signs of a potentially deadly memory issue. either way, you have my support.
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 1:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Do I get the benefit of the doubt? Huh?
Pain is the wellspring of humor. And as Private Pyle once said, I am in…a world…of dookie. These financial markets are beginning to cause physical pain. Someone make it stop!!!!!!!!!
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Nov 12, 2008 1:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the nut twisting has just begun
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 12, 2008 1:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 1:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
one shot.
Cashing checks and having sex.
by MarketMaker on Nov 12, 2008 4:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How are you holding up, kid?
I’ve been humiliated personally over the last week. Professionally, still holding much cash and RYMFX.
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Nov 12, 2008 7:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
not great. was a day early on the GS short and it emptied my pockets pretty good.
Cashing checks and having sex.
by MarketMaker on Nov 12, 2008 8:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting
I read that as Palin is the wellspring of humor and found that strange coming from you.
I think we ought to call Thome and Konerko the "Cholesterol Brothers" because of the way they clog the bases.
by bhoov on Nov 12, 2008 1:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Same thing if you are a conservative with brains.
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Nov 12, 2008 1:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ah
so you’re more in the David brooks/George Will conservative camp
I think we ought to call Thome and Konerko the "Cholesterol Brothers" because of the way they clog the bases.
by bhoov on Nov 12, 2008 1:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Will's OK. He likes baseball.
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Nov 12, 2008 1:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
what about...?
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 1:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i was merely asking where he fell on your palin, will, brooks spectrum.
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 1:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No likey.
Too egomaniacal, like Olberman on the other side. Think more along the CATO Institute writers for positive examples.
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Nov 12, 2008 2:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
at least Olbermann can give an impassioned speech about Prop 8 passing
not to mention he’s a sports nut
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 2:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Passion unchecked is a dangerous thing.
Neither has perspective, which is a necessary component of wisdom.
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Nov 12, 2008 2:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
not sure whether this is a repeat. if so, i apologize. and say fuck off.
a’s deal for holliday complete. give up street, g. smith, and gonzalez.
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 12:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I didn't see anything to that effect posted.
Thanks. You are out there in OAK’s turf – what do you think of the haul?
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Nov 12, 2008 12:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i am a non-baseball fan who pays little substantive attention to anything other than the white sox and inane bbwaa awards.
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 12:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You are to be commended for your honesty
and castigated for your myopia.
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Nov 12, 2008 12:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
die, commie!!!!!
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Nov 12, 2008 2:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
She...LIVES!
And, having just recently traveled to Chicago you’d surely recognize a Commie, as the whole city has gone Red.
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Nov 12, 2008 2:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I DID notice! And can pick my people out a mile away....
Speaking of…what color was Florida again??
oh, that’s right. azure.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Nov 12, 2008 2:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That he just traded some pumpkins and Smith for an excellent hitting LF that can be flipped or resigned as he sees fit
this isn't hard. you live in a port city. and you're a slut. do the math. -larry
by rhythm on Nov 12, 2008 4:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i was inder the impression that smith counts as a pumpkin as well
I hope there isn't a rapiest ape.
by U-God on Nov 12, 2008 4:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and by inder, i mean under
I hope there isn't a rapiest ape.
by U-God on Nov 12, 2008 4:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought he was good last season and his numbers looked decent as well
no run support is a bitch
this isn't hard. you live in a port city. and you're a slut. do the math. -larry
by rhythm on Nov 12, 2008 4:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
see, i think he isn't gonna be much
especially after the transition to Denver. he had a 45.5% FB% with 7.9% of those going all the way out with half a season in McAffee. also the 1.28 K:BB ratio ain’t too great of shakes
I hope there isn't a rapiest ape.
by U-God on Nov 12, 2008 4:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not so sure that
Bring a power hitter away from Coors and into a pitchers park and only having him for..
A) 1 year rental
B) selling him after a couple months for value less than what you gave up
Not sure either are good ideas. And not to mention the fact that the A’s got really young last year, only to trade them away this year. Are they rebuilding or trying to contend, hard to have it both ways.
by JoeCoolMan24 on Nov 12, 2008 9:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure Beane has done his due dillegence with respect to Holliday
and he certainly knows what he has in Street, Smith, and Gonzalez. If he can get two draft picks for Holliday next year, then he may end up with two players that can contribute more in the long run than those three. As I see it, Smith is a decent pitcher (which he has many of), Gonzalez is a 4th outfielder (which he has many of), and Street is a closer that isn’t as effective as he used to be and might be getting expensive soon.
Overall, I think Beane will end up looking good after this trade (there’s going out on a ledge), although I think Smith will have a good career.
this isn't hard. you live in a port city. and you're a slut. do the math. -larry
by rhythm on Nov 13, 2008 2:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
if anyone has a question for chris getz
that isn’t patently offensive, feel free reply here. you got till 3 central. if it is patently offensive, you have until 9am tomorrow.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 12:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
What, you don't like any of the 200 questions already sent?
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Nov 12, 2008 12:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i was just keeping everyone up to date with the getz thing
last minute things and whatnot
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by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 12:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you're a masochist.
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 12:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
what about "overly trusting" ?
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by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 12:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that may explain the first time you asked for questions.
but not giving everyone another few hours to rattle your chains and post inappropriate questions on the brink of the interview.
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 12:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
man if you guys could actually drive me crazy
it would have happened in 2007. if you start crazy, it’s a lot easier to get by.
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by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 12:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Question for Getz
If you were stranded on an island forever and could only take one album/CD, what would it be?
"There will be surgery. It will heal. It will heal fast."- Carlos Quentin on NBC 5 News Chicago (9/5/08)
by tailgater on Nov 12, 2008 1:09 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
might do that.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 1:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
plz ask him about the differences in approach between hitting with aluminum and wood...
…and whether he thinks the ncaa should make the switch to wood.
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 1:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
not going to happen
costs are too great from what i hear. and it’s really not that big a deal.
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by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 2:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
then ask the first question, dammit.
and it is a big deal from a scouting perspective.
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 3:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
especially with pitchers.
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 3:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure it has more to do with aluminum bat contracts
Baseball and softball bats are big business these days. Do you remember the video of Gordan Becks. What did he have something like 30 bats sitting there. Most of the better bats i.e. carbon fiber cost anywhere from $250 to $350. I know that those are usually provided by the team since college teams have agreements with bat companies for free shwag.
I’ve played in a adult men"s baseball league and the guys who bitch that wooden bats would cost to much are the same people who went out and bought $700 worth of aluminum because they would get an extra 50 feet out of the crappy fly balls that they hit.
I think that aluminum bats should be banned on all levels. They make wooden composite bats now. They have a wax coating over the top of them. They feel just like wood and are a lot harder to break. They are a fantastic teaching tool. Aluminum will help a flawed swing succeed.
I am going to ask you one time, and i'm gonna ask you nice. Where the fuck is Ringo bitch.
by ElDiablo on Nov 12, 2008 8:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
then, if he asks how that is at all related to baseball, give him the links for our weekly music threads.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Nov 12, 2008 2:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and then he runs away screaming
“OMG DOUCHEBAGS AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH”
splat
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by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 2:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Rec'd.
Finally, a serious post.
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Nov 12, 2008 1:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sox fans need to know.
"There will be surgery. It will heal. It will heal fast."- Carlos Quentin on NBC 5 News Chicago (9/5/08)
by tailgater on Nov 12, 2008 1:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the other questions have been filed via outline into a txt file
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by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 12:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
are you going to meet him?
or do it via phone or e-mail
number one when it mattered!
by hoodlight on Nov 12, 2008 1:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
iirc, colin's going to use his fake id to buy a couple of pints at a local watering hole.
so you’ll be able to shit on beer choices tomorrow.
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 1:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL. If he's not pinched by the local magistrate.
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Nov 12, 2008 1:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
meeting here:
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by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 1:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Plying him with liquor?
"There will be surgery. It will heal. It will heal fast."- Carlos Quentin on NBC 5 News Chicago (9/5/08)
by tailgater on Nov 12, 2008 1:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
there's no way that a place can look after
that many draught beers and keep them all in top condition. They all end up tasting the same. They have got Tetleys though which is a surprise, I’ll be very surprised if he goes for that.
number one when it mattered!
by hoodlight on Nov 12, 2008 1:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What if he orders an Amaretto Stone Sour?
Do we immediately alert KW and have him dismissed?
"There will be surgery. It will heal. It will heal fast."- Carlos Quentin on NBC 5 News Chicago (9/5/08)
by tailgater on Nov 12, 2008 1:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
or does he instantly make the guest list to ba's next happy hour?
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 1:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hah...you bet..."shirt optional"
"There will be surgery. It will heal. It will heal fast."- Carlos Quentin on NBC 5 News Chicago (9/5/08)
by tailgater on Nov 12, 2008 1:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If you don't have a nice one to wear, I'm sure BA and his mom will take you shopping!!!
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Nov 12, 2008 2:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
can you explain that further?
i’ve never heard anyone complaining about that in the least, fwiw.
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by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 2:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
According to the menu
Chicken Curry Fries are an English speciality, that’s good because it’s the first time I’ve ever heard of them. Can one of you order this delightful sounding dish and report back as I feel I’ve missed out on a new national dish.
ta
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by hoodlight on Nov 12, 2008 1:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
didn't expect they served many english specialities in peoria.
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 1:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you can do better than that
number one when it mattered!
by hoodlight on Nov 12, 2008 2:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i don't want to and you can't make me.
btw, i’m still on the prowl for tetley’s in sf. not holding my breath.
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 2:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
FFS, that shit used to be everywhere
and what’s funny is that I can’t think of a single specific place. Beckett’s in Berkeley might have it on tap.
Ahh, the wonders of alcohol (and crack).
this isn't hard. you live in a port city. and you're a slut. do the math. -larry
by rhythm on Nov 12, 2008 4:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
did somebody say crack..SHAZAM!
more here
by onlysoxfaninboston on Nov 12, 2008 5:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
one of my all-time favorites
I like the peanut butter and crack sandwich idea, although I’ve never tried it myself. Chapelle’s great.
this isn't hard. you live in a port city. and you're a slut. do the math. -larry
by rhythm on Nov 13, 2008 2:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
it won't be the same mate
in fact I would actively encourage you not to drink it. It tastes very nice, in fact as good as it gets in West Yorkshire but it doesn’t travel well, and if you did manage to find somewhere that served it, it would more than likely be disgusting.
number one when it mattered!
by hoodlight on Nov 12, 2008 6:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you just don't know a damn thing, do ya hoody?
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 2:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i'm going to get a tetley's if it's on draught though
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 2:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
knows nowt
given Tetleys 3 out of 10 on his flavour guide, the worst score for all of the English beer
number one when it mattered!
by hoodlight on Nov 12, 2008 2:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
twasn't there.
got a Fuller’s ESB instead
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by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 4:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
not bad Col
Fullers is a good brewery, I like the stuff they do in the main. Of course they are Southerners so it will never be as good as the stuff you get up here.
I do like Fullers beer though, did you enjoy it?
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by hoodlight on Nov 12, 2008 5:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
oh, i finally tried one last...may?
you can actually get it in bottles here and it holds up nicely. but on draught it doesn’t get too much better for drinkability and taste.
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by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 6:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What do you think of Caffrey's?
this isn't hard. you live in a port city. and you're a slut. do the math. -larry
by rhythm on Nov 12, 2008 4:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
it's very nice
if you have a dirty toilet to clean.
number one when it mattered!
by hoodlight on Nov 12, 2008 5:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ha!
I’ve heard as much from other Brits, but I actually like the stuff. Go figure. Truth be told, if I have to stray away from the crack and go with alcohol, I prefer spirits (gin) myself.
Anyways, they sold Caffrey’s over here for about two years and then it mysteriously disappeared. Maybe everyone had already cleaned their toilets sufficiently after 2 years? ;)
this isn't hard. you live in a port city. and you're a slut. do the math. -larry
by rhythm on Nov 13, 2008 2:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ask him what his thoughts are on the art of fisting.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Nov 12, 2008 2:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"So Chris, are you an 'up to the wrist' kind of guy?"
"There will be surgery. It will heal. It will heal fast."- Carlos Quentin on NBC 5 News Chicago (9/5/08)
by tailgater on Nov 12, 2008 2:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
HA. I just picture Colin slowly raising his fist as he poses this question. Maybe making a Castor Troy-ish crazy face as he does it.
“So…Chris…onto the real questions.”
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Nov 12, 2008 3:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you guys are really awful.
i can’t believe i suggested he get a username
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 4:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope you didn't even give him the site name. sheeeesh, what were you thinking!!??
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Nov 12, 2008 4:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you didn't see the question thread, did you?
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 6:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I did! I even posed a question there! Which I hope you proudly asked Mr Getz.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Nov 12, 2008 7:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
possibly. i didn't exactly Q&A that shit. more of a conversation.
what was it?
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by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 7:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
iirc, something about whether he already had a girl in seattle.
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 7:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
he would be quite a get for someone so addled brainwise.
really nice guy, a ballplayer and a Michigan (soon to be) grad? sheeeeeeit.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 7:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
WHERE'S YOUR FANPOST, DB?
WRITE IT, FER CHRISSAKES!
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Nov 12, 2008 7:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
who died and made you larry?
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 7:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
awright awright
loud mfer
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by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 8:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What, you can't find the fucking thread?
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Nov 12, 2008 7:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
not willing to look.
“albert, you’ve got to stop masturbating, it’s making you laaaazy”
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 8:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
how about
‘How do you compare to Dayan Viciedo, the Cuban baseball Jesus?’
‘Since the White Sox are going all communist, what is your opinion on adding Stalin to the bullpen as a LOOGY?’
house money!!
by thecip on Nov 12, 2008 1:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
for a dead man, he's sure got a nice splitter
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 1:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and that totally is a trotsky joke, fwiw
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 1:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
-donatedth_f.jpg)
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 1:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm helping a guy from Nigeria who emailed me last month
get $50 million dollars out of his country, of which he is sharing 10% with me. All I have to do is send him $25,000 for his expenses.
By next week, I’ll be on Easy Street…see ya, suckers!
"There will be surgery. It will heal. It will heal fast."- Carlos Quentin on NBC 5 News Chicago (9/5/08)
by tailgater on Nov 12, 2008 1:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"all i have to do is send him 25,000 euros."
fixed.
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 1:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, We are now calling Nigeria and THEY are sending US money.
The worm has turned.
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Nov 12, 2008 1:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
email circulating a month ago from wallstreetbailout@treasury.gov
Dear American:
I need to ask you to support an urgent secret business relationship with a transfer of funds of great magnitude.
I am Ministry of the Treasury of the Republic of America. My country has had crisis that has caused the need for large transfer of funds of 800 billion dollars US. If you would assist me in this transfer, it would be most profitable to you.
I am working with Mr. Phil Gram, lobbyist for UBS, who will be my replacement as Ministry of the Treasury in January. As a Senator, you may know him as the leader of the American banking deregulation movement in the 1990s. This transactin is 100% safe.
This is a matter of great urgency. We need a blank check. We need the funds as quickly as possible. We cannot directly transfer these funds in the names of our close friends because we are constantly under surveillance. My family lawyer advised me that I should look for a reliable and trustworthy person who will act as a next of kin so the funds can be transferred.
by hitlesswonder on Nov 12, 2008 1:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"Gram" is a typo.
Flagged as fraudulent.
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Nov 12, 2008 1:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Given that it's fake spam, I think the typo increases the realism
by hitlesswonder on Nov 12, 2008 4:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, it's just like getting an email from your uncle WU!
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Nov 12, 2008 4:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you too?
number one when it mattered!
by hoodlight on Nov 12, 2008 1:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you know what you guys could do with all that wealth?
einhorn and reinsdorf it
I hope there isn't a rapiest ape.
by U-God on Nov 12, 2008 1:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather DeBartolo it.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 12, 2008 1:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
exactly.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 12, 2008 1:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I already did it on the last one...but here it goes again..
“If you could model yourself after any current baseball player, who would it be and why?”
by JoeCoolMan24 on Nov 12, 2008 3:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
flying pony!
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by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 12:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Who the hell are you?....the...the...the image expert or something?????
oh wait….
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Nov 12, 2008 3:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
stay out of associate editor on associate editor crime.
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 3:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Who the hell are you....a....a....a....a fucking lawyer or something?
aw crap….
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Nov 12, 2008 3:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Someday perhaps we can see an Associate Editor
elected President.
Nah, not in my lifetime.
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Nov 12, 2008 3:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that's a glass ceiling ain't nobody need to see broken.
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 3:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm white. There's no chance now.
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by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 3:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
WHERED MY PONY GO
IT WAS THERE LIKE FUCKING AN HOUR AGO WHAT THE SHIT
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by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 3:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
WE ARE NOT ALL TRUCK DRIVERZ. SCREEMING LIKE THAT WILL NOT BRING YER PONY BAKC.
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 3:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I want a flying pony and I want it now.
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by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 4:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
what do you think will come of that?
i don’t like the looks of this
I hope there isn't a rapiest ape.
by U-God on Nov 12, 2008 4:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that's because those little guys are terrifying
they all look like rabbit molesters.
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by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 4:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
whoosh veruca
I hope there isn't a rapiest ape.
by U-God on Nov 12, 2008 4:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that song sucks.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 6:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
blasphemer
I hope there isn't a rapiest ape.
by U-God on Nov 12, 2008 6:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ozzie 5th in al manager of the voting behind even tito and scioscia? the hits just keep on coming.
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 1:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yep
and Piniella gets the NL. What a crock!
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 12, 2008 1:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Manuel (either one) getz jobbed. Did Maddon win in the AL?
Ozzie, too. Wait until the GM voting comes in. Think Shapiro will take it again? Knuckleheads.
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Nov 12, 2008 1:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
maddon in a landslide, followed by gardy, scioscia, francona, ozzie (with 3 third place votes), and gaston.
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 1:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
GARDY?
I guess the Twinks really did win it all.
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Nov 12, 2008 2:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He almost took down the mighty white sox
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by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 2:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Cashman
Guy makes miracles happen with no payroll.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 12, 2008 2:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I forgot - with those lousy assets they almost made the playoffs.
Good job, Brian!
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Nov 12, 2008 2:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
how did he know that Giambi was on
steroids and would suck up that much cash? (cough).
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 12, 2008 2:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
we're not going to start getting respect until Jan 20, damnit.
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by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 2:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ot...
but i am reminded today of how annoying 24-hour “news” (sports and otherwise) is. omg! extra! extra! greg oden will be playing in the second of his team’s 89 games since he was drafted.
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 2:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
all about the betting line, my friend.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Nov 12, 2008 2:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
what do you have a tv on for?
sick or something? i watch more tv programming online than i do on an actual tv.
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by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 2:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
outside of some nichey programming (G4 TV (Ninja Warrior, baby!), History Channel, Science Channel, PBS, Sundance and the various HD stations that show concerts, with some other things thrown in), I don’t have much use for television besides sporting events. I’ll occasionally be sitting near a TV and someone will have on ESPN — the shit that gets passed off as “analysis” on that station makes me gag. I remember when it was cool to watch Sportcenter (with Charlie Steiner — “Follow me! Follow me to freedom!”) before school. What a joke that station has become.
by CWSKeith on Nov 12, 2008 3:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ninja warrior is the shit
I hope there isn't a rapiest ape.
by U-God on Nov 12, 2008 3:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
FOLLOW ME TO FREEDOM
is the fucking best. i still yell that out and no one ever knows what i’m talking about. fuckinaye, keith. fuckinaye.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 4:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
OK, you are likkered up, obviously.
No details re: Getz interview? No FanPost?
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Nov 12, 2008 4:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I'm going to put one up
He was really cool. And he said that Hahn’s a Michigan Man? I’m golden!
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 4:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Showered?
You are an interesting fellow, Kink-meister.
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Nov 12, 2008 4:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You're the one who took it in that direction, old man.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 4:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
maybe he had another "learning about himself" run this morning...
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 4:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i'd hate for him to be responsible for yet another marriage going under
so here’s for a lack of self discovery.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 4:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and can't you just be excited for me?
Hahn, baby. Hahn.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 4:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
online sources aren't part of the 24-hour "news" cycle?
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 3:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
they are, but that's a lot easier to filter
you can choose what you subject yourself to far more easily.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 4:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the oden thing was a headline on every sports site i hit up.
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 4:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i check SSS, mgoblog, Sox Machine, Blog a Bull and...
that’s pretty much it for sports. TBL is on my g-reader, but I don’t read it religiously or anything. Everything else I learn gets filtered to me through those sites for the most part. Works pretty well.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 4:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Isn’t this close enough better than a flying pony???
We have this, Viciedo.
Come to us.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Nov 12, 2008 2:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I knew in my bones
the Q-nicorn would fly again, on this thread. You are such a girl, HSA.
;)
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Nov 12, 2008 2:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
thank you, Sen(i)or Obvious.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Nov 12, 2008 2:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
PS...I immediately thought this too when I read the pony line...and was quite surprised to get to the bottom of the comments and nobody had taken it upon themselves to resurrect our great beast.
You are welcome, SSS.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Nov 12, 2008 2:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Admittedly, seeing Q! once again upon his mighty unicorn
gave me a tingle down my spine…and elsewhere.
"There will be surgery. It will heal. It will heal fast."- Carlos Quentin on NBC 5 News Chicago (9/5/08)
by tailgater on Nov 12, 2008 2:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not surprised.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Nov 12, 2008 3:14 PM CST up reply actions 5 recs
boosh indeed.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 4:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
April can't come soon enough
"There will be surgery. It will heal. It will heal fast."- Carlos Quentin on NBC 5 News Chicago (9/5/08)
by tailgater on Nov 12, 2008 4:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
happy happy joy joy
takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm
by furby2056 on Nov 12, 2008 5:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
only ren, stimpy, and queers say happy happy joy joy. and you don't look much like ren or stimpy to me so that kinda narrows it down.
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 5:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H03PyhbRjSY
I hope there isn't a rapiest ape.
by U-God on Nov 12, 2008 5:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Only 2 THANGS come from from Oklahoma!
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Nov 12, 2008 7:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe this has been addressed before. but did you notice this nugget in Gonzales' article this morning?
A scouting source added the Sox have strengthened efforts to deal first baseman-outfielder Nick Swisher,………
Sox in 2009!
by ballyb on Nov 12, 2008 3:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i still don't get this
but then again trading news is almost always completely wrong anyway
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 4:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If it's for his value right now, than FUCK THAT
But if Kenny can swing value almost as good as what we gave up, then of course do the trade.
by JoeCoolMan24 on Nov 12, 2008 4:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
is anyone there?
I’ve just drunk 9 pints of Timothy Taylors best bitter, and am thinking about posting an arbitrary pic of a fat titted English bird.
number one when it mattered!
by hoodlight on Nov 12, 2008 5:50 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
go for it hoodie
I hope there isn't a rapiest ape.
by U-God on Nov 12, 2008 6:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ok here you go
number one when it mattered!
by hoodlight on Nov 12, 2008 6:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
She's a Yank.
Look at her teeth.
Sox in 2009!
by ballyb on Nov 12, 2008 6:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
nope definitely English
her tits are real.
number one when it mattered!
by hoodlight on Nov 12, 2008 7:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ouch!
http://deadspin.com/5084152/1-get-hit-in-groin-with-baseball-2-scream-in-agony-3-profit
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Nov 12, 2008 7:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I remember I used to go out
with a voluptuous redhead called Shelley, she was gorgeous and caused more than one car accident when walking down the street in her short cheesecloth dresses in the summer. Anyway, she caught me with her pal, and I didn’t know about it. Two days later at her flat I was stood up with an erection after the usual foreplay, she simultaneously kneed me in the bollocks whilst shoving a hair brush up my arse.
it was very painful, and seeing pictures like the one above brings such memories into sharp focus.
number one when it mattered!
by hoodlight on Nov 12, 2008 7:21 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
did she at least grease up the brush first?
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 7:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
no, and it was one of those hard wiry ones
number one when it mattered!
by hoodlight on Nov 12, 2008 7:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 7:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
rec'd.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Nov 12, 2008 7:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
because that was fabulous.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Nov 12, 2008 7:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i'm surprised you're not upset that someone else has been using your move.
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 7:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So, was your brush greased first?
Or was is “military-style”?
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Nov 12, 2008 7:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
not me. i read it on a bathroom wall. it was written in blood.
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 7:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not worried. This is merely a variation on my patented move.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Nov 12, 2008 7:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
wow. were you the first port slut to get a patent? that's definitely resume material.
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 7:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What was the name of the boy who was the redhead's friend?
And was it “bristles-first”?
Hoodie, you are so full of shit. I’m digging you lately. Have another drink with the Missus.
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Nov 12, 2008 7:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
it's not funny
it really hurts, I was throwing up for about an hour afterwards.
number one when it mattered!
by hoodlight on Nov 12, 2008 7:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
At least your arse hair was well-groomed.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Nov 12, 2008 7:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I believe hoodie is on record as a waxer.
Like a baby’s bottom.
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Nov 12, 2008 7:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
again, wrecked.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 7:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
MLBTR: Johnson-D'Backs Decision Could Come Soon
The Boston Globe’s Nick Cafardo says there’s a big meeting in Arizona tonight, and the D’Backs may determine whether they can re-sign Randy Johnson. A week ago, Jack Magruder of the East Valley Tribune said the D’Backs have about $3-5MM budgeted for Johnson but he may seek about $10MM.
10 mil? Go for it Kenny!
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Nov 12, 2008 7:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i gave the Unit a thumbs up
but he’s supposedly sticking on the west coast.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 7:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
so wu was lying...you're NOT an elbow guy.
"too many ob-gyns aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country."
by Toonderstrook on Nov 12, 2008 7:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i'm actually an "elbow first" guy every now and then.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 7:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
we're on the west coast
of lake michigan
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Nov 12, 2008 8:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Larry Lucchino on CNBC. Says BoSux ticket prices are being frozen for 2009.
Wonder if Finkel and Einhorn will do the same for us?
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Nov 12, 2008 7:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think there's a decent chance we see a bunch of reach-out effort by the Sox
if not on ticket prices, then more specials and that kind of thing. Maybe I’m wrong, but I’ve been under the impression that Kenny and Pals have a good amount of love for the South Side community.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 7:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think that's why the youth movement
JR’s no fool – he knows what the economy looks like – my guess is KW is under instructions to keep costs the same or lower.
Don't look back because we are going forward!
by Brush Back on Nov 12, 2008 8:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
report from the viciedo workout
Six of the Astros’ scouts, including assistant general manager Bobby Heck, were in attendance in Boca Chica, Dominican Republic, Wednesday to watch Dayan Viciedo, who was considered one of Cuba’s top teen baseball players before he defected in May.
Heck, Latin American scouting director Felix Francisco, East Coast supervisor Clarence Johns, professional scout Jeff McAvoy and two Dominican-based scouts represented the Astros’ at a workout attended by over 100 scouts.
The first day of Viciedo’s two-day workout, which was attended by all 30 clubs, was held at the Chicago White Sox’s complex. The second day of the 19-year-old’s workout will be held at the New York Yankees’ facility, which is also in Boca Chica.
"He’s an offense-driven guy," Heck said of Viciedo, who also has been listed as a DH and first baseman. "There’s power and bat there. It’s just really to what degree and comfort. I would say at this point the evaluation is still ongoing. Felix had seen him the last two years at the Junior World Championships, as recent as 2007 in Mexico." …
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/sports/6109284.html
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Nov 12, 2008 8:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
not surprised he's not going to tip his hand.
we’re not going to find anything out from the teams about the guy until after he’s signed unless it’s anonymous.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team
by colintj on Nov 12, 2008 8:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ha
um ur not serious with the wright/beltran talk are you??
its clear the White Sox are wanting to dump Javier..he could be had easily..Im sure a package of
Heilman,F-Mart,Kunz or Parnell and maybe Murphy could get Dye and Vazquez..
I dunno but their is no way Beltran, Wright, or Reyes is involved in any trade involving Dye, Jenks, or Vazquez or ALL OF THEM lol
Posted by: RIPShea | November 12, 2008 at 09:30 PM
His stats are as good as Fields -- that's the sad thing
by Jbasic89 on Nov 12, 2008 9:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
youd think dye jenks and vazquez could net you beltran
considering dye is just as good offensively as beltran
His stats are as good as Fields -- that's the sad thing
by Jbasic89 on Nov 12, 2008 9:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
dye is also one of the best defensive CF in teh game? i was not aware.
nothing gets ‘em wetter than infrequent postings on the city’s second favorite team