Nominations for Game/Thread of the Year
by The Cheat on Dec 29, 2008 7:32 PM CST
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I've taken a bit of holiday break here lately, but I thought a we could use a little discussion since the Sox aren't exactly providing us with any. I thought about running a poll for game of the year, but that would probably a run away winner.
I'd still like to look back on a few games, including those last few regular season contests that I didn't recap. So take a look at the schedule, and include a link to the game page (click "coverage") of your choice in the comments section.
For thread of the year, take a look at the archives or use the search function, then post your nominations in the comments section.
For nomination purposes, use the Recommend feature in the comments to highlight those games/threads you wish to see highlighted.
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wonder which one will win?
So, if I am reading the two options correctly . . .
we can either a) keep dye or b) trade dye . . . is that you Phil Rogers?
by jc2313 on Dec 11, 2008 4:53 PM CST up reply recommended Unrec 1
by Where Triples Go to Die on Dec 29, 2008 7:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
could I throw out the request to link your selections? (everyone)
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 29, 2008 8:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
thanks!
and HELLLLL NO, that was a horrible gamethread. horrible. not even in contention.
when reading Cheat’s blurb, the first thing I thought was, I wonder if someone will post Colin’s bourbon night.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 29, 2008 8:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i think the rally car meme is awesome, fwiw.
we should be able to vote on best thread meme.
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Dec 29, 2008 11:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I approve this message.
So, if I am reading the two options correctly . . .
we can either a) keep dye or b) trade dye . . . is that you Phil Rogers?
by jc2313 on Dec 11, 2008 4:53 PM CST up reply recommended Unrec 1
by Where Triples Go to Die on Dec 30, 2008 10:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
awesome thread
takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm
by furby2056 on Dec 30, 2008 1:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
08 year in review.
I saw a lot of great Sox games in the flesh in 08, starting with the first weekend in Detroit, and Q! first showed us his cape when he made a catch at the warning track and recorded an OF assist on a guy on FIRST!
I inadvertently taunted a lot of Tiger fans with my unabashed praise for his awesomeness, getting a lot of popcorn hurled in my direction. Gavin Floyd gets the W.
April 5th- Sox 5, Tigers 3
The game vs the Yankees(you know, the one they actually won) that had an hour rain delay, a few innings, another hour rain delay, and some late night heroics by Mr. Joe Crede. What ever happened to that guy anyway? Floyd valiant again, but big bad Bobby gets the W.
April 24th- Sox 7, Yankees 6
Floyd takes no hitter into the 9th, beats Twins
May 6th-Sox 7, Twins 1
Q! continues rampage, beats Lackey with two bombs.
May 25th- Sox 3, Angels 2
“Thome Walks Off Angels. Again.” After the redbull flugtag my siblings, wife and I head to the cell for some hardball and fireworks. 14 innings of sombrero wearing players on the scoreboard in honor of mexican heritage night. (my best burrito guy actually saw me in the crowd afterwards but I didnt hear him say whats up)
Somewhere in there was a rainy game where Danks I believe had a no hitter going late into the game(the 7th?) I stayed in the bullpen bar for superstitious reasons so my memory is a bit fuzzy on this one…
Sometime this summer- Sox win.
But of course, without any doubt, the blackout game. Section 556, The bottom of my feet even with the top of the foul pole. I didn’t miss a single pitch, Danks, Jenks, Thome.
A perfect night at the cell. Great stuff. Best sporting event ever. Generic black towels for the win.
"Those god damned Cubs get all of the publicity in this town." -George S. Halas, after the Babe's called shot and the Yankees sweep in the World Series, 1932.
by e-gus on Dec 29, 2008 8:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i almost forgot
BLOG NIGHT!
Larry and furby know what Im talkin’ bout.
"Those god damned Cubs get all of the publicity in this town." -George S. Halas, after the Babe's called shot and the Yankees sweep in the World Series, 1932.
by e-gus on Dec 29, 2008 8:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
:D
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 29, 2008 8:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I was at this game.
"Thome Walks Off Angels. Again." After the redbull flugtag my siblings, wife and I head to the cell for some hardball and fireworks. 14 innings of sombrero wearing players on the scoreboard in honor of mexican heritage night. (my best burrito guy actually saw me in the crowd afterwards but I didnt hear him say whats up)
So, if I am reading the two options correctly . . .
we can either a) keep dye or b) trade dye . . . is that you Phil Rogers?
by jc2313 on Dec 11, 2008 4:53 PM CST up reply recommended Unrec 1
by Where Triples Go to Die on Dec 30, 2008 9:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I believe it was game #50.
Quentin carried the team. Lackey lost. I was there = bias.
www.stallingtheman.blogspot.com
by Raf on Dec 29, 2008 9:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I was there too
With my Q-uperman sign that was on TV, Baseball Tonight, Chicago Sun-Times, and Chicago Tribune.
:)
by JoeCoolMan24 on Dec 29, 2008 9:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not even close
http://www.southsidesox.com/2008/5/5/472791/white-sox-hit-snooze-butto#5676744
Logic killed.
"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
by SuddenSam on May 22, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."
by Tdogg on Dec 29, 2008 10:06 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
does it count as it wasn't a gamethread?
but still, wow. good to know some things don’t change
sit*
by U-God on Dec 29, 2008 10:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah it counts
AIM: SouthSideCheat
by The Cheat on Dec 29, 2008 10:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This was the thread where
I literally cried from laughter. My wife walked in the room and wanted to know if someone had died. Gotta love WTGTD and Larry’s news reports and APB.
"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
by SuddenSam on May 22, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."
by Tdogg on Dec 29, 2008 10:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
she was right. someone had died.
R.I.P. logic.
by larry on Dec 30, 2008 10:15 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
my brain died that day.
More brain cells killed by WTGTD during that thread than all of the brain cells I destroyed in college due to excessive drinking debauchery.
If it wasn’t for the Viagra/Tanqueray/Ginseng life saving cocktail I had that night, I may be talking like Evander Holyfield today.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 30, 2008 11:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Funny stuff eh Tdogg?
So, if I am reading the two options correctly . . .
we can either a) keep dye or b) trade dye . . . is that you Phil Rogers?
by jc2313 on Dec 11, 2008 4:53 PM CST up reply recommended Unrec 1
by Where Triples Go to Die on Dec 30, 2008 10:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
#121
August 14th, Sitting in the CF bleachers, Yelling out to GS to try and get him to turn and acknowledge us (totally worked “Hey Griffey! You’re old! Good job!”), and then Thome-Kong-Che-Fatty. God, that was awesome.
sit*
by U-God on Dec 29, 2008 10:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm
Probably “The Worst Game of the Season” http://www.southsidesox.com/2008/8/5/587696/game-112-gamethread-5
Vinny Del Negro interviewed for the job today. I mean come on! Nobody else thinks this is nuts?
by Juiceboxjerry on Jun 6, 2008 4:21 PM CDT actions actions 0 recs
by Ozzie Montana on Dec 29, 2008 10:29 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
Shitcock!
I don't need to look at fancy stats
to see if a guy is good or not. You might have to.
by Where Triples Go to Die on Nov 30, 2008 4:16 PM CST
by omnipotent grab on Dec 29, 2008 10:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that game was brilliant
and the thread ruled too. excellence.
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Dec 29, 2008 11:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
was that the one ssh said he was a dumbass or something
takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm
by furby2056 on Dec 30, 2008 1:31 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, and received 30 recs for it.
I don't need to look at fancy stats
to see if a guy is good or not. You might have to.
by Where Triples Go to Die on Nov 30, 2008 4:16 PM CST
by omnipotent grab on Dec 30, 2008 6:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that's the one for me then
takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm
by furby2056 on Dec 30, 2008 11:29 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
game thread of the year, because you are crying over a racy photo?
So, if I am reading the two options correctly . . .
we can either a) keep dye or b) trade dye . . . is that you Phil Rogers?
by jc2313 on Dec 11, 2008 4:53 PM CST up reply recommended Unrec 1
by Where Triples Go to Die on Dec 30, 2008 10:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Every thread that has been posted...
you are somewhere in it crying.
So, if I am reading the two options correctly . . .
we can either a) keep dye or b) trade dye . . . is that you Phil Rogers?
by jc2313 on Dec 11, 2008 4:53 PM CST up reply recommended Unrec 1
by Where Triples Go to Die on Dec 30, 2008 10:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Would you prefer a thread where I am crying because you keep saying Jim Thome isn't clutch?
Vinny Del Negro interviewed for the job today. I mean come on! Nobody else thinks this is nuts?
by Juiceboxjerry on Jun 6, 2008 4:21 PM CDT actions actions 0 recs
by Ozzie Montana on Dec 30, 2008 10:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He's not.
So, if I am reading the two options correctly . . .
we can either a) keep dye or b) trade dye . . . is that you Phil Rogers?
by jc2313 on Dec 11, 2008 4:53 PM CST up reply recommended Unrec 1
by Where Triples Go to Die on Dec 30, 2008 11:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Best post within a game thread
I’m usually more of a lurker, check the site w/ my morning cup o’ joe, but over the last few games of the season I watched and posted. Normally I don’t let the intentionally irritating posts bug me, but the one that precipitated the below post really chapped my hide. Heat of the moment and all…
Post:
http://www.southsidesox.com/2008/9/25/622186/white-sox-are-tied#8999794
Gamethread:
http://www.southsidesox.com/2008/9/25/622186/white-sox-are-tied#
by southsideirish on Dec 29, 2008 10:31 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
rec'd
that was the first thread i thought of. a comment that will live in infamy. it made the sweep worthwhile, especially since it set the table for 163.
i wish i could rec twice
I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.
by thatshortkid on Dec 29, 2008 11:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ah, there it is. :) a fond memory amidst a really really defeating, errr, loss.
I’m sorta happy now, knowing the season’s outcome, and how the Terrordome sweep set the stage for 163…
After seeing the Twins celebrate like that and the devastation I felt, it made 163 all the sweeter….
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 30, 2008 8:35 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
whoa
I called Q an “asshole” and said he needed anger management classes… yikes
by 815Sox on Dec 30, 2008 9:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
oh believe me....I remember your sin that night...I am just now forgiving you (or trying, at least).
:)
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 30, 2008 9:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I was just pissed off at how he broke his hand I guess
now I will go to confession
by 815Sox on Dec 31, 2008 7:51 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
See "Doubt" first.
You may want to revisit that thought.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Dec 31, 2008 7:55 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Seconded.
I still don’t really know if that Thome shot ever landed.
Best thread???? i know it isn’t a Game thread but the best of the year has to be
http://www.southsidesox.com/2008/7/18/574154/kw-lives
My debut baby!
Kenwo4life=ratings
by KenWo4LiFe on Dec 29, 2008 11:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
how did you find your way over here anyway?
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Dec 29, 2008 11:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
someone posted on Rieferts blog
that there is another website that is talking about me. So i decided to check it out. Even though I take a lot of heat on this blog I still enjoy most of the content so i continue to come back.
Kenwo4life=ratings
by KenWo4LiFe on Dec 29, 2008 11:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
between you and wtgtd, it's a pretty enjoyable dynamic here.
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Dec 29, 2008 11:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Go drink another bottle of bourbon, and ride your bike into a busy intersection.
regards.
So, if I am reading the two options correctly . . .
we can either a) keep dye or b) trade dye . . . is that you Phil Rogers?
by jc2313 on Dec 11, 2008 4:53 PM CST up reply recommended Unrec 1
by Where Triples Go to Die on Dec 30, 2008 10:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
larry. and his fanpost.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 30, 2008 8:30 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The game in the blue Chicago Stars jerseys
that Q! hit that the huge jack off Verlander. And the one against the Angels, obvs.
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Dec 29, 2008 11:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
was that the one where they played in the Blue negro league kit?
I loved that game, probably my favourite of the season
number one when it mattered!
by hoodlight on Dec 30, 2008 1:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The thread where SSH said he sucks. Was that game 163? What a great game.
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Dec 29, 2008 11:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Mine mine mine
Er…..click the link I posted and you will enjoy.
Vinny Del Negro interviewed for the job today. I mean come on! Nobody else thinks this is nuts?
by Juiceboxjerry on Jun 6, 2008 4:21 PM CDT actions actions 0 recs
by Ozzie Montana on Dec 29, 2008 11:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
no way...that was long before...pretty sure we came back from a deficit to win that game...his banishment was the other best one...and that happened, iirc, during game 3 in the terrordome in september.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 30, 2008 8:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Look a few posts above, to SSIrishman. He has it nailed.
And I agree – that was the best.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Dec 30, 2008 8:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i really love that even cip had a bad word for SSH in that thead
the one guy who can make everything funny and irreverent and even he couldn’t take it
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Dec 29, 2008 11:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
WTF Blago!
Blagojevich to name Burris to Senate seat
By: Greg Hinz Dec. 30, 2008
(Crain’s) — Gov. Rod Blagojevich has decided to appoint former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris to fill President-elect Barack Obama’s U.S. Senate seat.
A source close to the matter said the appointment, expected to be announced at a news conference Tuesday afternoon, will come despite a caution from Senate leaders that any appointment by Mr. Blagojevich would be tainted and perhaps rejected by the full Senate.
Mr. Burris is experienced, is African-American and is "not mentioned in the criminal complaint" against Mr. Blagojevich, as were other potential contenders for the seat, the source said.
Mr. Burris, a Chicago attorney, also served as Illinois comptroller and unsuccessfully ran for governor. He did not return a call seeking comment.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 30, 2008 11:34 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
question
I don’t like it it, but don’t the current laws give the governor the responsibility to fill a senate vacancy before the next congress starts?
I’d prefer he give that responsibility to someone else but I’d also prefer him to resign immediately but that’s not happening either…
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Dec 30, 2008 12:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
haha
he said ‘tainted’.
I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.
by thatshortkid on Dec 30, 2008 12:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
he seems qualified looking at his wiki entry
i’d never heard of the guy until now though.
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Dec 30, 2008 1:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not gonna happy
Jesse White is already stating he will shut it down
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is apparently going to shut down Blago’s appointment gambit before it even gets to the senate.
—Josh Marshall
by 815Sox on Dec 30, 2008 1:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Nate Silver says that it's not clear that JW has the authority to do that
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Dec 30, 2008 1:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Nate Silver is a butt
Why so serious?
by reardenmettle on Dec 30, 2008 3:39 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
opposite of fact
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Dec 30, 2008 4:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
he didn't specify type of butt
maybe he means the cat’s ass
I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.
by thatshortkid on Dec 30, 2008 5:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
what will be jesse's legal reasoning?
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Dec 30, 2008 1:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
White would have to sign off on the apointment
http://www.pantagraph.com/articles/2008/12/16/news/doc49469b8e496c0331794363.txt
Plus the Senate Democrats said this
It is truly regrettable that despite requests from all 50 Democratic Senators and public officials throughout Illinois, Gov. Blagojevich would take the imprudent step of appointing someone to the United States Senate who would serve under a shadow and be plagued by questions of impropriety. We say this without prejudice toward Roland Burris’s ability, and we respect his years of public service. But this is not about Mr. Burris; it is about the integrity of a governor accused of attempting to sell this United States Senate seat. Under these circumstances, anyone appointed by Gov. Blagojevich cannot be an effective representative of the people of Illinois and, as we have said, will not be seated by the Democratic Caucus.
by 815Sox on Dec 30, 2008 1:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
but what reason he can give for not signing?
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Dec 30, 2008 1:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Because he wants Quinn to make the pick
Won’t sign off on anyone Blago appoints, or so he says.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 30, 2008 2:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Personally
I’d much rather have Quinn make the pick.
Illinois is in deep shit, my work (i’m a social worker) sent a letter out today basically telling us to ask for money for the agency from our relatives. Not a good sign obviously.
by 815Sox on Dec 30, 2008 2:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No that is not good at all
Illinois cannot pass a budget, is way behind in all forms of state medical funding, funding for municipalities is way behind, hasn’t passed a school capital bill in over 5 years as schools are crumbling, Pension funds are next to be in the news, corrupt as hell.
We might as well live in California.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 30, 2008 2:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
hey! i take umbrage with that rema....
ah, fuck it. when you’re right, you’re right.
I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.
by thatshortkid on Dec 30, 2008 3:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
At least you have good weather.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Dec 30, 2008 3:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Huh?
They are all going to die off lung cancer….you see the smog in that state (okay, maybe just LA).
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 30, 2008 3:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You're right, BSS.
Many San Diegoans move to Chicago for the weather. Same with San Fransisco. What was I thinking?
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Dec 30, 2008 3:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
With age, your mind tends to go
Of course they move to Chicago! With the low crime, large pot hole tours, million mini-slush lakes on every corner, icy roads, straight politics and a dominating football team everyone would want to move here.
I realize that none of that has to do with the weather, so piss off.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 30, 2008 3:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that's San Diegans.
my former brethren frown collectively in your direction.
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Dec 30, 2008 4:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
option and roy can chime in better
but, uh, what smog? i haven’t noticed any more than chicago.
the only time i’ve had any problems with air quality was during the ’07 fires
I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.
by thatshortkid on Dec 30, 2008 5:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I recently helped on a case
Which moved the children back to their father in Cali. I’ve never seen less of an effort on paperwork ever. They are totally swamped over there. Worse then we are and keep in mind DCFS in IL has private agencies (like mine) who take over DCFS cases.
I work for Children’s Home and Aid, the same group that does the “Take Me Home” campaign which white sox charities is involved with. I’m trying to volunteer for the charity booth at sox fest. We will see.
by 815Sox on Dec 30, 2008 9:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
DCFS paperwork means you are involved with families in crisis/conflict.
Knock wood, that generally is not a direct concern of mine (and I gave at the office for 10 years, just like you are doing, do I am not unaware of the yeoman work you do). So for the great majority of the populace who are not utilizing DCFS services it is a non-event, though it possibly speaks to how other municipal services are delivered. And in that respect both states are hellholes.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Dec 31, 2008 7:38 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
illinois statute
Sec. 5. It shall be the duty of the Secretary of State:
1. To countersign and affix the seal of state to all commissions required by law to be issued by the Governor.
2. To make a register of all appointments by the Governor, specifying the person appointed, the office conferred, the date of the appointment, the date when bond or oath is taken and the date filed. If Senate confirmation is required, the date of the confirmation shall be included in the register.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp…
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Dec 30, 2008 8:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
administrative task.
what, are we going to re-litigate marbury v. madison? fucking joke. do your job jesse white.
by larry on Dec 30, 2008 8:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
words outta my mouth
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Dec 30, 2008 10:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No dookie.
Everyone in govt. now gets 15 minutes of fame. Remember Kathryn Harris, chad-counter?
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Dec 31, 2008 7:39 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So this is all for not
just making Blago look more like a douche.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 30, 2008 1:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know who is a bigger idiot:
Blago for the nomination or Burris for happily accepting it.
by oahu420 on Dec 30, 2008 3:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Fitzgerald
for bringing all of these charges without much evidence and thus killing any corruption charges for Blago and causing himself to lose his job.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 30, 2008 3:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He hurriedly brought charges so that Blago wouldn't have a chance to appoint a Senator.
Idiot.
by oahu420 on Dec 30, 2008 4:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I still think it was brought by a bigger conspiracy
Democrats, Obama and his people, chicago politics and illinois politics wanting Fitzgerald out. Emanuel, I believe gave some of information to Fitz. and his crew about Blago selling the seat. I think they kind of pushed him into throwing the charges at him as soon as possible knowing that his case wasn’t iron clad. Thus, making him look unqualified when the case blows up and giving everyone the chance to oust him.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 30, 2008 4:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
non, mon ami.
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Dec 30, 2008 4:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ehh
These things have been hushed about in circles and known for years, but you better believe the Democratic party pushed this. Blago cost quite a few Democratic Party elections this year. A close relative of mine was one of these. He hadn’t had anything to do with Blago in years, but his opponent tied him to Bago.. such is politics though.
by 815Sox on Dec 30, 2008 9:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
or so that the tribune wouldn't release the whole story.
somebody needs to plug the leaks in their ship. but that’s another story…
by larry on Dec 30, 2008 9:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and now the feds want until april to indict him.
please drag this one out some more, patrick.
by larry on Dec 31, 2008 12:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The press conference where Blago announced it and Burris accepted it was one of the most unintentionally funny thing I have ever seen.
Why so serious?
by reardenmettle on Dec 30, 2008 4:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And Bobby Rush coming out of the gallery to play the race card
Crazy stuff
by oahu420 on Dec 30, 2008 6:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
he does rather have a point, though.
black president but no black senators?
i’m sure the governor thought of that before this appointment. at any rate, clever move by the governor.
by larry on Dec 30, 2008 9:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sociopaths are generally pretty intelligent.
Cunning, even.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Dec 31, 2008 7:40 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Its not gonna happen
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is apparently going to shut down Blago’s appointment gambit before it even gets to the senate.
—Josh Marshall
by 815Sox on Dec 30, 2008 1:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i thought it would have been funny.
If Blago would have named someone to the post like Lisa Madigan…. Kind of like a payback joke…
I am going to ask you one time, and i'm gonna ask you nice. Where the fuck is Ringo bitch.
by ElDiablo on Dec 30, 2008 3:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Michael
would have gotten some of his Union boys to take him out
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 30, 2008 3:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think nothing beats the last three games of the regular season
Beating three of our rivals in a row and sending the Twins home crying is priceless!!!!
"Chad Pennington should be MVP"-Woody Paige, Around the Horn 12-18-08
by rangerjae on Dec 30, 2008 12:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
New Top Prospects Compilation Spreadsheet
Just like we did last year, I have uploaded and attached the new Top Prospects Compilation file to this blog posting. It will remain here and be updated as new lists appear across the web. Prospect rankings from Baseball America, BP’s Kevin Goldstein, and MiLB.com are just some of those that you’ll find in the file.
The Excel workbook contains several tabs at the bottom representing each of the league’s divisions as well as a tab for top 100 lists and the top 20 lists from Baseball America.
http://www.baseballdigestdaily.com/blogs/2008/10/29/top-prospects-compilation-spreadsheet-updated-october-29-2008/
http://www.baseballdigestdaily.com/blogs/2008/12/30/prospects-compilation-spreadsheet-updated/
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Dec 30, 2008 1:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Wiz
"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
by SuddenSam on May 22, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."
by Tdogg on Dec 30, 2008 7:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Advancing Age and Brian Roberts
http://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/index.php/advancing-age-and-brian-roberts/
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Dec 30, 2008 2:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Best FanPost:
http://www.southsidesox.com/2008/9/29/624428/i-believe-that-today-s-mak
I cry-laughed at all of these posts but the original was the best. The Happy Felsch comment being just perfect. And I loved how people later acted like “are you really going to post these stupid things every day now?” I, personally, would’ve loved to see this kind of analysis for the Winter Meetings or the Free Agent market.
Welcome to Nowhere. How did the treadmill get us here?
by defensive indifference on Dec 30, 2008 4:35 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
I remember reopening the thread at one point and just seeing a bunch of WU whooooooshes! Too funny. And I totally voted "oh."
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 30, 2008 8:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The funny part is,
everyone “got it”. At least I did, I just thought it was about as funny as SNL.
So, if I am reading the two options correctly . . .
we can either a) keep dye or b) trade dye . . . is that you Phil Rogers?
by jc2313 on Dec 11, 2008 4:53 PM CST up reply recommended Unrec 1
by Where Triples Go to Die on Dec 30, 2008 10:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You = Universe/"everyone", eh?
Not everyone got it, and you didn’t get that. Go back to bed.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Dec 31, 2008 7:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
we have a winner
that was some priceless stuff right there. i cant believe there were 3 wooshes.
"Those god damned Cubs get all of the publicity in this town." -George S. Halas, after the Babe's called shot and the Yankees sweep in the World Series, 1932.
by e-gus on Dec 31, 2008 1:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Off-topic: "STEVE GERRARD, GERRARD!"
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2008/dec/29/steven-gerrard-arrest-bar-brawl-fight
My favorite excerpt:
One report suggested Gerrard and a group of his friends were involved in an altercation after the man refused to allow them to choose the songs played on the venue’s sound system. Gerrard is a big fan of Phil Collins and counts the singer’s greatest hits as his favourite album. He is also partial to Coldplay.
“I can feel it comin’ in the air tonight!”
by CWSKeith on Dec 30, 2008 4:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
that's excellent.
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Dec 30, 2008 5:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
know how i know you're gay?
you get into barfights because they wouldn’t let you listen to coldplay
I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.
by thatshortkid on Dec 30, 2008 5:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Lord Palmerston! Pitt the Elder!
EVERYBODY PICK US FOR 3RD OR 4TH SO I DINK WE DOIN POOTY GOO
Sox Machine
by Sox Machine on Dec 30, 2008 6:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
excellent.
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Dec 30, 2008 10:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
this must be a first
English footballers getting pissed and fighting – well I never
number one when it mattered!
by hoodlight on Dec 30, 2008 6:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
btw he is in trouble by all accounts
gave the guy a good shoeing, he needed facial stitches, and it’s all on CCTV. Could be looking at a possible jail term.
number one when it mattered!
by hoodlight on Dec 30, 2008 6:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
bar CCTV or big brother?
I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.
by thatshortkid on Dec 30, 2008 6:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
big brother?
number one when it mattered!
by hoodlight on Dec 30, 2008 6:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.google.com/search?q=big+brother+cctv
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Dec 30, 2008 6:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
don't you lot have a massive gov't array of CCTV cameras all over the damn place?
I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.
by thatshortkid on Dec 30, 2008 6:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
all over the place yes
they protect our liberty from thugs like Steven Gerard.
number one when it mattered!
by hoodlight on Dec 30, 2008 6:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
we are at war with eastasia.
we’ve always been at war with eastasia.
I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.
by thatshortkid on Dec 31, 2008 6:44 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that's pretty damn creepy.
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Dec 30, 2008 10:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
lucy is on C Big Brother this year
could be worth watching
number one when it mattered!
by hoodlight on Dec 30, 2008 6:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Even more off-topic
but I couldn’t not share this
http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/25020634/the_legend_of_master_legend
sit*
by U-God on Dec 30, 2008 5:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
who's that on the line before the last?
http://www.baseball-reference.com/sotd/archives/949
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Dec 30, 2008 6:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Sox sign Salmon
http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=1904
http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=445104
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Dec 30, 2008 6:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
his fantasy comparisons are very good
Francisco Rodriguez 1926.5
Tim Lincecum 1673
CC Sabathia 1629
Mariano Rivera 1629
number one when it mattered!
by hoodlight on Dec 30, 2008 6:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
at first i thought this would be tim salmon
sit*
by U-God on Dec 30, 2008 6:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
toonder goes to tampa
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Dec 30, 2008 6:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
who?
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 30, 2008 9:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
what's he doing with a guy who'd drink natty?
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Dec 30, 2008 10:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
haha.
(for the record, since Toonder isn’t here to defend herself….she would NEVER be caught with a Natty Ice. She has standards in beer.)
:D
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 31, 2008 8:21 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Who?
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Dec 31, 2008 8:22 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
huh.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 31, 2008 8:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'll send an e-mail later today.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Dec 31, 2008 8:26 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
oh.
( :-) )
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 31, 2008 8:36 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Who dat?
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Dec 31, 2008 7:43 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Cubs about to trade Marquis for Luis Vizciano
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2008/12/marquis-for-viz.html#comments
Seems like a shit trade for the Cubs to me, unless the Cubs are trying to eliminate salary to sign…….MANNY RAMIREZ!!!
by JoeCoolMan24 on Dec 30, 2008 7:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
pulling a colintj, neither of these are gamethreads
but i’m nominating wu’s fanpost of his experience at tropicana field for honorable mention and larry’s fanpost chronicling the kenwo entries for SSS special achievement award
on that note, i won’t be returning for awhile so keep wtgtd on the leash when necessary…
happy new year (maybe logic will return in ’09) !
by onlysoxfaninboston on Dec 30, 2008 7:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
:( why you go, osfib??
Happy 2009 to you too! hope you don’t stay away too long…
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 30, 2008 8:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
must have too much defending on his plate
sit*
by U-God on Dec 30, 2008 8:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
later hater
So, if I am reading the two options correctly . . .
we can either a) keep dye or b) trade dye . . . is that you Phil Rogers?
by jc2313 on Dec 11, 2008 4:53 PM CST up reply recommended Unrec 1
by Where Triples Go to Die on Dec 30, 2008 10:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Kick ass, osfib.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Dec 31, 2008 9:53 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
CF option
I read at BTF that Felix Pie is out of options, and if that’s true he’s likely not going to make the Cubs roster, seeing that they already have Gathright for a 4th outfielder and are about to nab Milton Bradley. I believe he’s projected for something like .330/.420… if his defense is above average, though, that’s pretty much an average player, right?
Just a bit of 2:00 a.m. rambling…
by CWSKeith on Dec 31, 2008 2:17 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
and he hits LH
i’d take a flier on him. his MLEs do make him look like U-G says, but if he can play a legit plus CF and hit for power, that’s got value. and he’s 3 years younger than BA.
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Dec 31, 2008 1:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
$6.25 million for 2 years?
Ugh. Now Jerry Owens is going to hold out for more money.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 31, 2008 9:51 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Jerry Owens can lick my bag.
He should just be grateful he’s able to don our colors and sit in the dugout with the rest of the team.
/runs and hides from SoB
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 31, 2008 10:17 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
not even a win per year.
gasp! it’s not worth railing on! don’t tell BtB.
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Dec 31, 2008 1:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Funny News Story from 2008
Of course this took place in Florida. She must have taken some of WU’s meds.
‘Do’ unto others …
So you think you’ve had a bad hair day? It’s nothing compared to that of Joann Olivio.
Deputies in Collier County, Fla., say Olivio broke into an East Naples beauty salon as she sought to get a refund for a “botched” hairdo.
The only trouble was, it was the wrong salon.
According to the Naples Daily News, police found Olivio “crouched behind the cash register, wearing a housecoat, pajamas, slippers, and yellow dishwashing gloves. A jacket she wore over her housecoat had shards of glass on it. She was holding a hammer, squeegee and small flashlight.”
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 31, 2008 10:16 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
cubs sign aaron miles; likely to trade derosa to indians for young pitching
by larry on Dec 31, 2008 11:36 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I could see that
since they are about to sign Bradley. I didn’t realize he was 34.
larry, what is going to happen to the rest of these Free Agents? There are a lot left and only about a month or so to get signed
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 31, 2008 11:47 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ain't gonna be a month. you're going to see some of these guys enter march without contracts.
and i’m not talking junk players, either. probably going to see a lot of one year contracts, too. and probably a few guys kicking themselves that they didn’t accept arbitration (and some teams patting themselves on the back for not offering it).
while the economy is certainly a factor here, i think we shouldn’t discard two other things that are going on. first, teams i think are becoming better at valuing players. second, last season was a continuation of a sort of youth movement in baseball that started in 2007 or so (which is somewhat related to the prior point). you’ve got quite a few older players who are either on the downslope or are retiring. there are other factors which are pushing them out to be sure but it’s also a necessary cleansing. teams have more options from their own systems to replace these more expensive players (who aren’t necessarily as good despite being "veterans") and teams are also less a bit less afraid of going to their young players.
by larry on Dec 31, 2008 12:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Shoot, baseball is cyclical, like almost everything else.
Same thing happened in 2003, IIRC – the year Rock Raines couldn’t find a job, and Rickey Henderson barely hung on into the fall of the same year. (Is it a coincidence that 2002 was the culmination of a 3 year bear market in stocks where most folks lost 50%? I think not.)
I agree with larry – fringy vets will have a tough time finding work in the majors compared to the last 5 years.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Dec 31, 2008 12:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
started last year, though, so i don't think we can just peg it on the economy.
i don’t have the numbers in front of me but the average age of teams went down pretty significantly in 2008. economics are a compounding factor, sure, but lots of deserving young guys are pushing them out, too.
by larry on Dec 31, 2008 12:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Seems like the young
guys (with talent) are developing a lot faster than they used to…or the big clubs are pushing them to the majors faster. The cost of many average players has risen to amounts that most teams have finally decided against paying. Instead, bringing up young guys and trying to develop them in their place.
I am still thinking Cabrera might accept arbitration.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 31, 2008 12:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the arbitration ship sailed a long time ago
by larry on Dec 31, 2008 12:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I knew that
just a test.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 31, 2008 12:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
olney says derosa is a done deal.
no word on the pitchers.
by larry on Dec 31, 2008 12:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
word on the street says
jeff stevens, chris archer, and john gaub
by larry on Dec 31, 2008 12:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm thinking the peavy deal might not
be totally dead yet.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 31, 2008 12:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Uggh...
Nice plug into the Clev lineup. Do something Kenny!
Larry just finished The Nine by Jeffrey Toobin. Good stuff.
"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
by SuddenSam on May 22, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."
by Tdogg on Dec 31, 2008 1:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
DeRosa = Blake?
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Dec 31, 2008 1:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think DeRosa is more valuable
because he can play almost anywhere in the field. Also, he was a friggin starting QB in college. (for that powerhouse Penn)
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 31, 2008 1:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Or, as my Hebreic friends and relatives say,
Jew Penn?
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Dec 31, 2008 1:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I hear they don't let the Amish in either.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 31, 2008 1:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Penn sucks.
Can’t even win the Ivy League Championship.
Why so serious?
by reardenmettle on Dec 31, 2008 2:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Probably
I don’t think they have ironed out if he is playing 3rd or 2nd but its a good versatile pickup for them I believe.
"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
by SuddenSam on May 22, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."
by Tdogg on Dec 31, 2008 1:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
For some reason I always thought he's done well vs the Sox
In the small sample, but he’s actually done quite bad.
"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."
by SuddenSam on May 22, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."
by Tdogg on Dec 31, 2008 1:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
damn you Shapiro
that was the biggest hole on the field for the Indians outside of 1B. this is probably a prelude to Cabrera at short and Peralta at third.
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Dec 31, 2008 1:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
fuentes to angels
two year deal with club option for third. no financials yet.
by larry on Dec 31, 2008 12:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
well that's a huge waste of money for the Halos.
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Dec 31, 2008 1:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
Though I bet he could do almost as good of a job as present-day K-Rod, and for far less $.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Dec 31, 2008 1:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Arrendondo or whatever his name is
could do the same for league min. Reagins misses on Teixeira, who would have given them the division lead going into the season (if that makes sense…) and winds up with someone completely redundant. That’s not value added above replacement.
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Dec 31, 2008 1:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
he's not replacing arredondo.
he’s replacing whoever would otherwise be the last man in their bullpen.
by larry on Dec 31, 2008 1:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
there's only so much leverage to be had.
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Dec 31, 2008 2:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and some might argue that there's more of it prior to the ninth than starting the ninth with no one on base.
but then i’m one of those who thinks the way leverage is measured is generally rather silly.
by larry on Dec 31, 2008 2:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
care to flesh that out further?
“and some might argue that there’s more of it prior to the ninth than starting the ninth with no one on base.”
are you saying i wouldn’t agree with this?
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Dec 31, 2008 2:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
OK, so it ain't Miss Manners...
But I’m with Abby on this one:
DEAR ABBY: My problem is unusual, but I’m hoping if you address it in your column it will help. I’m a married man, confident in who I am, who wears skirts for comfort. I feel skirts are more comfortable than pants, which I find tight, restrictive and uncomfortable. I wear skirts around the house, when I’m out running errands and when I attend church. My clergyman has raised no objection to it.
Our problem is some family members who disagree have talked behind our backs, started rumors and turned people against us with false information. How can I make them understand that they are entitled to their belief, but that they shouldn’t gossip and create problems for us because I am not doing anything wrong? — JOE IN PENNSYLVANIA
As long as you have the testicular fortitude and shapely enough legs to wear skirts, then you have my blessing. Some men’s clothing designers have been trying for years to revive skirts as part of men’s wardrobes. Because fashion trends not only change but often revolve, who’s to say you’re not on the leading edge of what’s to come?
http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/chi-081231-dear-abby-column,0,2014499.column
Maybe the Sox can bring back the shorts?
"A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores. "
Klinger
by Chiburb on Dec 31, 2008 12:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
My clergyman has raised no objection to it.
duh. he’s as fruity as you are, buddy.
by larry on Dec 31, 2008 12:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yep. and he sits in the front row without panties.
"A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores. "
Klinger
by Chiburb on Dec 31, 2008 12:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
has anyone seen 'the onion movie'?
get it on netflix asap.
Steven Seagal is…
Cockpuncher!
"Those god damned Cubs get all of the publicity in this town." -George S. Halas, after the Babe's called shot and the Yankees sweep in the World Series, 1932.
by e-gus on Dec 31, 2008 1:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
HA!
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 31, 2008 12:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
My vote goes to an oldie but a goodie:
http://www.southsidesox.com/2008/7/1/562986/game-84-gamethread-3#7118723
A great win, the birth of the Che shirt, some classic one-word P.R. lines and my personal favorite post of the year — the one by Vince at 10:15 pm.
Happy New Year all.
by The Actual El Guapo on Dec 31, 2008 12:35 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
This was a good exchange:
And Happy New Year back at ya:
Fists don’t count, familiy doesn’t count. Shit, I was a virgin until I was 30.
by The Actual El Guapo on Jul 1, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up actions 0 recs
pets don’t count either.
by Trooper on Jul 1, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up actions 0 recs
35.
by The Actual El Guapo on Jul 1, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up actions 0 recs
you just banged pets from ages 30-35? FUCK YOU, that’s my name!! You know why, Mister? ‘Cause you drove a Hyundai to get here tonight, I drove a eighty thousand dollar BMW. That’s my name!!
by MarketMaker on Jul 1, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up actions 0 recs
You make it sound so tawdry.
by The Actual El Guapo on Jul 1, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up actions 0 recs
do what now? //while putting my pants back on.
"A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores. "
Klinger
by Chiburb on Dec 31, 2008 12:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
gold.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 31, 2008 12:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I liked that one, too, but was too prominently featured to vote for it.
But I will say that thread cost me the most money of any thread.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Dec 31, 2008 1:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And we are all grateful for it. :D
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 31, 2008 1:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Who is this?
Thank Christ you didn’t post this one day later – would’ve been 50% of next year’s posts.
Have a good new year, AEG. Come out and play more often.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Dec 31, 2008 1:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
larry ruined this for everyone
So, I was going to take the wife out bowling Friday afternoon and was looking for some place downtown that I could meet her at not far from work. So Bingo, Lucky Strike on Illinois.
So in an attempt to reserve a lane I pulled up the website. Low and behold they have a f*cking dress code (to the bowling alley!). Below is what is prohibited wear…needless to say I am positive larry showed up in his purple fur fedora, MC Colors (whatever the f*ck that is), baggy and soiled pants and his flashy Mr. T chains and screwed the rest of us.
DRESS CODE
Dress Code Strictly Enforced
The following are not permitted:
- Athletic wear, sweats or sports jerseys
- MC colors
- Excessively baggy clothing (Tuck-ins are not permitted)
- Sleeveless T-shirts
- Plain white T-shirts (short or long sleeve)
- Construction boots
- Headgear
- Chains
- Ripped or soiled clothing
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 31, 2008 1:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Guess you'll be staying home?
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Dec 31, 2008 1:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, I'll probaby have to drive to Diversy Bowl
or she’ll drag me to that f*cking “Marley and Me” movie.
This is what happens when you get married, you have someone watching the kid for part of the afternoon and you get some free time to go out and do something. You decide to go bowling and you find out that you can’t where your wife beater with Timberlands. You then get backed into a corner by the always eventful movie.
If it wasn’t for the fact that the wife was letting me have the boys over for new years poker and cigars I would have to put my foot down.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 31, 2008 1:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that could work
I just looked it up. Have you ever been?
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 31, 2008 1:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yes.
it’s kind of pricey but it’s a pretty nice alley and fairly certain they don’t have a strict dress code or anything. food is also pretty good for a bowling alley.
by larry on Dec 31, 2008 1:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
cool - thanks.
This might get me out of Marley and Me.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 31, 2008 1:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
10pin is great
I went with work so money was no object, so I can’t comment on cost, but it was fun.
Why so serious?
by reardenmettle on Dec 31, 2008 5:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of - I won $55 bowling this past Saturday night. First time bowling in probably 6 months, and the first time bowling on a Saturday night since high school.
Was playing “moonlight bowl,” where there are colored pins mixed in with the whites, and if the colors end up in certain spots, you win money for hitting strikes.
Won $5 here and there throughout the night (50 to 75 cents at a time), and then…….
My rack presented itself, with the colored pins arranged in a unique way.
I knew it was worth a couple bucks more, but I didn’t realize how much when I went up to bowl.
I approached the lane, knocked em down, and the whole alley went nuts….
$50 strike!!! The whole place was watching and I didn’t even know it. :)
Good stuff. Never won that much money doing anything before…let alone bowling.
No way I would have hit that knowing the prize.
Mark it, Dude!
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 31, 2008 1:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
My rack presented itself one night too
too bad my wife was around.
I like the lebowski reference!
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 31, 2008 1:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
as is my life....(a lebowski ref)
Also, I knew someone would play on the “rack” line…just thought WU would beat ya to it.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 31, 2008 1:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
WU is highly medicated
and pounding viagra bombs right now (for New Years)…little slow on the trigger.
I love that movie – one of the few that get better everytime I watch it.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 31, 2008 1:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Used to watch it about 40 times per year (about once a week, with some exceptions) when I had my own tv.
Never tires.
My email and phone number are both references to it, and that is only scraping the surface of all the things over the years….
I am not only a big fan, but an achiever.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 31, 2008 1:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
wow
you didn’t change your middle name to Donnie, did you?
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 31, 2008 1:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
no.
Maude.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 31, 2008 1:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, this is a league game!
I freaking love that movie.
by southsideirish on Dec 31, 2008 1:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"My rack presented itself"
so it was a little chilly at the alley?
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Dec 31, 2008 1:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
(Fwap, fwap, fwap.)
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Dec 31, 2008 1:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
can't even spell fap right.
old people are the real drag on this economy.
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Dec 31, 2008 1:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
there's a street in wheaton called fapp circle
i laugh every time
also, on my way to work today i was behind a car with the license plate “CQ N ME”
sit*
by U-God on Dec 31, 2008 5:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He is with all of us, at all times. Everywhere.
:D
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 31, 2008 6:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
he's the second pair of footprints in the sand
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Dec 31, 2008 6:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Urban Dictionary, DB.
I said fwap, I meant fwap.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Dec 31, 2008 7:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
your internets have failed you.
google doesn’t even break 100,00 results for “fwap”
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Dec 31, 2008 7:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It's below the radar.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Dec 31, 2008 7:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you got some fight in you, i'll give you that.
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Dec 31, 2008 8:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Tivoli!
They won’t be madatcha for wearing your wifebeater.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 31, 2008 1:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
wifebeater?
number one when it mattered!
by hoodlight on Dec 31, 2008 1:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Dago-tee?
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 31, 2008 1:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
white under shirt with no sleeves
and preferably a mustard stain and some Old Milwaukee drool.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 31, 2008 1:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ahh you mean a vest
wifebeater is a nickname for pints of stella here
number one when it mattered!
by hoodlight on Dec 31, 2008 1:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
vest?
You brits are too friggin proper. I haven’t worn a vest since I was a ring-bearer in my cousins wedding when I was 3.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 31, 2008 1:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
no one wears em here apart from old men
number one when it mattered!
by hoodlight on Dec 31, 2008 1:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Why not?
you give your arms room to breath on a warm august day while still having a shirt underneath your work shirt so you don’t look like a sweaty slob??
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 31, 2008 1:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and don't forget the skirt to go with it.
by larry on Dec 31, 2008 1:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
watch it larry
we all don’t get to look like pimps when we go to work.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 31, 2008 1:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
it's never that warm here
number one when it mattered!
by hoodlight on Dec 31, 2008 1:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
so when it's really hot instead of wearing one shirt you wear two
I can see how that helps
number one when it mattered!
by hoodlight on Jan 1, 2009 9:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
google image search "wifebeater" and it will be more than obvious.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 31, 2008 1:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that sounds more like MM than me.
i take my fedora off when i’m indoors anyway.
by larry on Dec 31, 2008 1:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I took "headgear" to mean either a welder's mask
or something attached to help with othodontics. (And you, sir, have never worn a fedora in your life, except as part of a Halloween costume.)
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Dec 31, 2008 1:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, and you can't wear your "grillz" either
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 31, 2008 1:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Plain White T-Shirts?
Were there really that many guys showing up in construction boots that they had to make a rule against it? Or long sleeve white t shirts? It’s one thing to have a dress code, this one doesn’t even make sense though.
by Grinder in Training on Dec 31, 2008 1:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I believe The Village People caused a ruckus one crazy night
and it’s never been forgiven or forgotten.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Dec 31, 2008 1:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I just pictured that...
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 31, 2008 1:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah that is pretty excessive.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 31, 2008 1:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
every one of those is aimed at black people.
by larry on Dec 31, 2008 1:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Gassssppppp!
You are right. I’m calling the rainbow push organization…if I get stuck having to see Marley and Me, then they are getting protested by Jesse. Fair is Fair.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 31, 2008 1:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"Black people". Why not just refer to them as "Negro" or "colored", Mr. 1950's?
The term is “those of color”. Time for some diversity training for you.
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Dec 31, 2008 1:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
larry is used to hanging around the amish
they still use the term “black people”
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 31, 2008 1:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ripped and soiled?
thats color blind fashion right there.
"Those god damned Cubs get all of the publicity in this town." -George S. Halas, after the Babe's called shot and the Yankees sweep in the World Series, 1932.
by e-gus on Dec 31, 2008 1:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I personally enjoyed this exchange....started by Roy. I have racked my brain to remember a great thread, though I know there were certain nights that we were all on fire (Bourbon Night is not one of these).
In which we learned of Jim’s uncontested knowledge of racial slurs.
And I made MM laugh.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 31, 2008 1:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
you're real big on specifics
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Dec 31, 2008 1:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you could just click the link
opens in a new window, too.
by larry on Dec 31, 2008 1:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm fancy like that.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 31, 2008 1:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
without knowing where it leads?
i’m no alice and this ain’t no wonderland.
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Dec 31, 2008 1:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
but you sure look pretty in a blue dress.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Dec 31, 2008 1:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
mitch ryder's my hero, what can i say.
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Dec 31, 2008 1:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What year specifically might we hear about Getz?
I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT
by winningugly on Dec 31, 2008 1:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i'm waiting to see if you survive the viagra bombs.
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Dec 31, 2008 1:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He is a professional and usually makes
Viagra/Cialis/TrimSpa/apple martinis
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 31, 2008 2:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"when your cock ails, reach for this cocktail"
slogan on the display case at the rite-aid
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Dec 31, 2008 2:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think you got something there
get that trademarked.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 31, 2008 2:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
