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All quiet on the Freddy Garcia front on Monday, but look for the free-agent starting pitcher to make a decision sometime this week.

There has been some speculation that the White Sox are no longer interested in Garcia after they signed another injury-prone veteran Bartolo Colon last week. That’s not necessarily true.

Given Colon’s physical troubles over the past three seasons, there is still plenty of interest in Garcia on the South Side. And even if Colon does manage to stay off the disabled list, they still need a No. 5 starter.

As it looks now, the White Sox, Mets and Rangers are still in on the big right-hander, with the Yankees’ interest fading.

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Penny for your thoughts Cheat.....

What do you think about us signing Freddy?

by stanchar on Jan 19, 2009 6:18 PM CST reply actions  

even with his "shoulder tightness"

Garcia’s a better bet than Colon to throw 150 innings, but I think that Colon’s a better bet to have an above average ERA…

He’s not worth more than $2.5M guaranteed (the Redding contract) but I’d be willing to give him some added incentives.

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on Jan 19, 2009 7:04 PM CST up reply actions  

Yeah, I can't imagine he'd match the Redding deal....

I’m thinking 1.5 mil guaranteed with incentives up to 4 mil.

by stanchar on Jan 19, 2009 7:17 PM CST up reply actions  

Let the Mets sign him

He’d be more valuable to the Phillies that way than he ever was while he pitched for them.

by HappyHuman on Jan 19, 2009 6:26 PM CST reply actions  

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

danks and quentin included on WBC provisional roster.

http://www.southsidesox.com/2009/1/19/728375/wbc-provisional-rosters-in

I never thought this day would ever happen. I won't have to worry about putting gas in my car. I won't have to worry about paying my mortgage.

by larry on Jan 19, 2009 6:34 PM CST reply actions  

I dont mind Q but not Danks.

"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 Jan 19, 2009 6:48 PM CST up reply actions  

DEFEND!

You don’t get MLK day off, sir.

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 Jan 19, 2009 7:13 PM CST up reply actions  

Students have not been freed from slavery ior injustice.

Sorry.

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 Jan 19, 2009 7:31 PM CST up reply actions  

Shouldn't you be sipping champagne and eating

caviar while watching the Jonas Brothers at the Inagural Ball?

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 19, 2009 7:47 PM CST up reply actions  

BNS, you know better.

6 year-olds are asleep. (Take your cue. :) )

Inaugural, BTW.

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 Jan 19, 2009 7:57 PM CST up reply actions  

PS Queen Latifah on Disney Channel!

They get everyone eventually. Even larry is teed up for an appearance in 2025.

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 Jan 19, 2009 7:59 PM CST up reply actions  

I HOPE that Q and Danks CHANGE their minds

Afterall, it’s all about hope and change, right?

"No one is sure what Colon has left in his 5-foot-11-inch, 250-plus-pound body." - Chicago Tribune 1/15/09

by tailgater on Jan 19, 2009 11:14 PM CST up reply actions  

I want to see them play

USA USA USA

ps- is centerfield acceptable or is it always center field?

This is what I love about White Sox fans... You guys have so much fun venom!
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by e-gus on Jan 20, 2009 12:03 AM CST up reply actions  

Do you know my semi-racist uncle?

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 19, 2009 7:51 PM CST up reply actions  

fuck that.

jerry, we need to talk. circumstances have changed, jerry.

Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.

by colintj on Jan 19, 2009 8:57 PM CST up reply actions  

They need to make a box that delays the TV

My TV is faster than the radio. So when I’m listening to Joniak and Thayer while watching Bears games, they’re talking about something that happened five to ten seconds ago on the TV.

by HappyHuman on Jan 19, 2009 11:56 PM CST up reply actions  

they do, its called TIVO

you hit pause on the first whistle.
then you hit play when you hear it on WBBM.
problem solved.

We wont have to worry about that with the Sox this year. I think Stone can keep Hawkeroo in check. As much as I like Farmer, I dislike DJ so the radio offers no refuge.

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by e-gus on Jan 20, 2009 12:06 AM CST up reply actions  

Meh

That would be a waste of money, because I wouldn’t use it for anything else. I don’t watch enough TV to need a TIVO.

by HappyHuman on Jan 20, 2009 5:45 PM CST up reply actions  

Ankiel?
Ankiel’s name surfaced in trade rumors in December, one of them involving Chicago White Sox right-hander Javier Vazquez.

http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/621295.html

http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=1142&position=OF

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on Jan 19, 2009 7:37 PM CST reply actions  

For Colon or Freddy, sure.

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 Jan 19, 2009 7:43 PM CST up reply actions  

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 Jan 19, 2009 7:57 PM CST up reply actions  

colon abuses food

takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm

by furby2056 on Jan 19, 2009 8:03 PM CST up reply actions  

AHHHHH

ITALY HAS NICK PUUUUUUUUUUUUNNNNNNTOOOOOOOOOO ON THEIR ROSTERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

larry has that system down to a science. Especially with the way the economy is….big wigs like larry coming in dressed in their mink coats and 24k gold cigarrete holders with pockets lined with coke make for a large draw during shift changes.
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 9, 2008 4:24 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

by Jbasic89 on Jan 19, 2009 9:31 PM CST reply actions  

??? Punto?

Punto doesn’t sound Italian.

Dirty wop.

I was in the shit too!

by thecip on Jan 20, 2009 10:43 AM CST up reply actions  

Freddy, we'll keep the bong water fresh until you get here, buddy.

"No one is sure what Colon has left in his 5-foot-11-inch, 250-plus-pound body." - Chicago Tribune 1/15/09

by tailgater on Jan 19, 2009 11:12 PM CST reply actions  

Cue Hendrix music

"No one is sure what Colon has left in his 5-foot-11-inch, 250-plus-pound body." - Chicago Tribune 1/15/09

by tailgater on Jan 19, 2009 11:13 PM CST up reply actions  

That Colon/Garcia 4/5-punch is really going to strike fear in the hearts of batters

…at least until July when their arms fall off.

Can’t the Sox just raise parking from $22 to $30 and get a couple of good pitchers?

"No one is sure what Colon has left in his 5-foot-11-inch, 250-plus-pound body." - Chicago Tribune 1/15/09

by tailgater on Jan 19, 2009 11:20 PM CST reply actions  

Are you implying Colon and Garcia are not good?

Or just unhealthy? There is a difference. I think folks seem to forget that.

"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 Jan 19, 2009 11:30 PM CST up reply actions  

ive found the same thing to be true

people think that garcia and colon are bad but its definately been more a bad bill of health than anything.

larry has that system down to a science. Especially with the way the economy is….big wigs like larry coming in dressed in their mink coats and 24k gold cigarrete holders with pockets lined with coke make for a large draw during shift changes.
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 9, 2008 4:24 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

by Jbasic89 on Jan 20, 2009 1:22 AM CST up reply actions  

i would like to get 30 starts between the two of them.

Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.

by colintj on Jan 20, 2009 1:32 AM CST up reply actions  

(Inhales deeply.)

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 Jan 20, 2009 1:59 PM CST up reply actions  

(farts)

This is what I love about White Sox fans... You guys have so much fun venom!
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by e-gus on Jan 20, 2009 2:02 PM CST up reply actions  

I'm guessing they'll show moments of their old selves

but overall I fear they will be unhealthy, fat (Colon) and possibly high (Big Game Freddy).

Then we’ll get a healthy dose of platooning.

"No one is sure what Colon has left in his 5-foot-11-inch, 250-plus-pound body." - Chicago Tribune 1/15/09

by tailgater on Jan 20, 2009 10:57 AM CST up reply actions  

You think most teams could match Colon / Garcia / Contreras out of their 4 / 5 spot? If you ask me that strikes more fear than what a lot of teams are throwing out there. Looking for between 15 – 20 starts from each, assuming Poreda / Richard can split 5 – 10 starts each and you’re still better off then a lot of teams.

Assuming we did get Garcia, I’d be much more worried about Floyd & Danks repeating than I would about those guys.

by Grinder in Training on Jan 20, 2009 8:52 AM CST up reply actions  

I for one am against getting Garcia

The plan is to get younger, or so I hear. I think the development of another starting pitcher in 2009 is a crucial element to this. Running out Garcia, Colon and possibly Contreras in the second half doesn’t really conform to the plan. Using Garcia, Colon or Contreras at #4 is okay to try and have some stability or a veteran at the end of the rotation – but I think the further development of Poreda, Richard, Marquez, Broadway, etc. – at least one of those guys this year is a must and should be done at the #5 spot.

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 20, 2009 10:03 AM CST up reply actions  

Well I am for trying to win

If the Sox fall out of contention those old guys, Garcia, Colon or Contreras (assuming he’s ready to go) are not that difficult to move to allow the youngings to pitch. On the other hand, initially they certainly might allow the Sox to battle for the division. Isn’t that the point?

Signing any of them to 1 year deal is not impeding the Sox plan. I don’t see your point.

"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 Jan 20, 2009 10:11 AM CST up reply actions  

Of course I am for winning

but, I think I would rather have a young prospect getting developed into a starter at the ML level than Colon and Garcia #4 and #5.

I also don’t think Garcia is a better option than the best of our list of younger potential starters.

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 20, 2009 10:25 AM CST up reply actions  

The best of our young potential starters isn't ready.

I’m not for putting my star prospect into the bullpen where he can’t work on his secondary pitches, or into the rotation before he is ready.

Signing a guy to a cheap contract does nothing to hurt our young guys. Best case he does great, we win the AL Central, worst case he lightened the load of our young rotation. It’s a no lose situation. If Richard, Broadway or Marquez actually are better ptichers they’ll get the spot.

Who is a better option than a healthy Freddy Garcia at this point in their career? Not one of those guys can pitch as well as a healthy Garcia or Colon right now if they are healthy.

by Grinder in Training on Jan 20, 2009 10:44 AM CST up reply actions  

Poreda isn't ready . . .

Marquez sucks . . . Richard might be ready, but its not like he would be hurt by some mor time at AAA . . . he only had 130 innings above A+ before being called up last year. And I think he is going to be a reliever anyway, a role he is probably ready for now.

by jc2313 on Jan 20, 2009 10:48 AM CST up reply actions  

I guess I am really in the minority

on this one. I don’t think big game Freddy has much left in that arm. Sure, he can have a couple of succesful spot starts – but over a season or even a half a season, I am doubtful.

Marquez might suck, but I have to give Kenny and Coop the benefit of the doubt until I actually see him suck. Richard, I thought showed some glimpses of having something. Poreda isn’t that far off.

I just think signing Freddy and Colon is a mistake (while having Count coming back hopefully after the AS break). Signing Colon, shut the door on Freddy in my opinion.

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 20, 2009 11:09 AM CST up reply actions  

Freddy doesn’t need to start a full season to be useful. So instead of Freddy and Colon, you want Clayton Richard and Aaron Poreda to throw 150 – 200 innings?

by Grinder in Training on Jan 20, 2009 11:41 AM CST up reply actions  

Well Im not sure about that.

Unless you are referring to innings pitched. PECOTA has not weighed in yet but the other projection systems don’t agree.

"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 Jan 20, 2009 10:52 AM CST up reply actions  

some projections agree with roberto.

shandler for one.

I never thought this day would ever happen. I won't have to worry about putting gas in my car. I won't have to worry about paying my mortgage.

by larry on Jan 20, 2009 11:02 AM CST up reply actions  

What's Ron say?

"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 Jan 20, 2009 11:07 AM CST up reply actions  

iirc, something like .2 better ERA, .1 better WHIP, similar IP.

richard’s numbers were around 4.35 ERA and 1.35 WHIP. shandler loves a groundball pitcher. i’d call it basically the same projection given the vagaries of such things. the comments on both were favorable, noting the upside of both (obviously for different reasons).

I never thought this day would ever happen. I won't have to worry about putting gas in my car. I won't have to worry about paying my mortgage.

by larry on Jan 20, 2009 11:14 AM CST up reply actions  

I forgot to ask who but you answered it.

Even better. I’d love to have both then and Richard certainly wouldn’t be somehow retarded in growth.

"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 Jan 20, 2009 11:19 AM CST up reply actions  

If Richard is the number 5

Would it not be assumed Poreda goes to the bullpen though?

by Grinder in Training on Jan 20, 2009 11:40 AM CST up reply actions  

No!

He needs to pitch in AAA.

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 Jan 20, 2009 11:41 AM CST up reply actions  

That’s my opinion, but if Richard is in the rotation, doesn’t Poreda have to take his slot in the pen?

by Grinder in Training on Jan 20, 2009 11:42 AM CST up reply actions  

when was that slot ever garunteed to Richard?

I am all for having an open competition for the “mop up” bull pen role. I would rather develope Richard a little more as a starter in the minors until Phreddy or Colon gets hurt. McDougal and Count (when he comes back) can take the 6th inning.

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 Jan 20, 2009 11:46 AM CST up reply actions  

WTGTD

I think you are confused. I agree with you
I’m suggestedColon and Freddy should start for us and that I also want the young guys to develop more. Bobby is suggesting that we shouldn’t have signed Colon and shouldn’t sign Freddy. I was just suggesting what would happen if we did have Richard start (not a scenario I want to see yet).

by Grinder in Training on Jan 20, 2009 11:51 AM CST up reply actions  

No

I am saying we shouldn’t sign both Colon and Freddy. I was fine with one of them in the rotation, but not both.

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 20, 2009 11:52 AM CST up reply actions  

signing both

gives us further time to develope what looks to be 2 pretty good pitchers. I was really impressed with Richard esp in the playoffs after Javy crapped his pants. Although I would like to see him develope a cutter or another pitch in AAA.

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 Jan 20, 2009 12:13 PM CST up reply actions  

I agree with you as well...

I guess I should have directed most of my anger at BSS. Hey grinder you mention you work with SAP? You don’t happen to work in the SW suburbs do you?

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 Jan 20, 2009 12:11 PM CST up reply actions  

I mainly use Business Objects / Business Explorer, but I’m familiar with SAP and use it once in a while in the position I am. I’m in the far west, not sure I qualify as suburbs.

by Grinder in Training on Jan 20, 2009 1:09 PM CST up reply actions  

ah!

this is about the only non-SAP site I visit, and its invading here too? I’m an SAP sys admin/Basis guy….

I'm like a laser, six-string razor. I've got a mouth like an alligator

by Nordhagen on Jan 20, 2009 3:28 PM CST up reply actions  

Whatever happened to Andy Sisco?

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 20, 2009 11:51 AM CST up reply actions  

Surgery.

He missed all of 2008. I think technically he’s still under control of the Sox, but I really doubt he figures in their plans at all.

Ideally, Richard follows the Mark Buehrle career path and relieves for a while before ending up in the rotation, but that’s probably too optimistic. I’m thinking that even if both Colon and Garcia are on the team, we’ll see plenty of Clayton Richard.

by The Jerry Royster Experience on Jan 20, 2009 12:01 PM CST up reply actions  

sisco is a free agent.

I never thought this day would ever happen. I won't have to worry about putting gas in my car. I won't have to worry about paying my mortgage.

by larry on Jan 20, 2009 12:59 PM CST up reply actions  

Thanks

Sounds like he isn’t in the equation. I was wondering because he was a 2nd round pick that had some potential and is still relatively young.

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 20, 2009 12:59 PM CST up reply actions  

this is where we disagree

if richard is in the rotation I would like the sox to acquire someone to do the mopping up. Leave Poreda alone, starting pitching is much more valuable than relief pitching. I would hate to see Poreda pitching during mop up time and turn into adam russell.

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 Jan 20, 2009 12:15 PM CST up reply actions  

Naw. Some very good pitchers have started out

in a relief role.

"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 Jan 20, 2009 12:33 PM CST up reply actions  

Not saying I want Poreda doing that

He does need to work on secondary pitches, which is easier as a starter in AAA. I was more speaking to the point of pitchers like Richard. It doesn’t hurt them.

"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 Jan 20, 2009 12:34 PM CST up reply actions  

Thats a rare occurance

To develop an ace they usually are starters throughout their career, Buehrle is an exception. I know I just read something to back this up, but I cant find it in my internet history cache, so it must have been in actual print, I think in the Ron Shandler 2009 baseball forecaster except I just read that at Barnes and Noble waiting for the wifey. Maybe Lar can fill in the blanks since it sounds like he has a copy, but the jist of it is that to develop an Ace, you need to give him starts for the development to occur.

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by e-gus on Jan 20, 2009 12:59 PM CST up reply actions  

Im not saying its the best way.

I can think of Pedro, Santana andSchilling off the top of my head. They pretty good.

"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 Jan 20, 2009 1:06 PM CST up reply actions  

Buehrle.

EVERYBODY PICK US FOR 3RD OR 4TH SO I DINK WE DOIN POOTY GOO
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by Sox Machine on Jan 20, 2009 1:41 PM CST up reply actions  

Buehrle is not an ace.

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 Jan 20, 2009 1:47 PM CST up reply actions  

Im not really sure where

Ace came into the discussion. Regardless. Is Halladay one?

"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 Jan 20, 2009 1:54 PM CST up reply actions  

Is that even a question?

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 Jan 20, 2009 1:55 PM CST up reply actions  

Not sure where ace came into the discussion???

“Im not saying its the best way.
I can think of Pedro, Santana andSchilling off the top of my head.” -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 Jan 20, 2009 2:06 PM CST up reply actions  

MB is an ace.

AN ACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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 Jan 20, 2009 2:07 PM CST up reply actions  

FLAGGED

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 Jan 20, 2009 2:13 PM CST up reply actions  

And???

I said some very good pitchers have started in a relief role. What has that got to do with ace?

"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 Jan 20, 2009 2:10 PM CST up reply actions  

Pedro, Schilling, and Santana are or were....

drum roll……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ACES! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!

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 Jan 20, 2009 2:13 PM CST up reply actions  

ace came into the discussion via gus.

you said pretty good. again, regardless, there is nothing wrong with a pitcher of whatever level honing their craft in the bullpen.

what gus was referring to is that “ace” level pitchers rarely start in the majors as relievers (though obviously there are exceptions). i imagine we can all figure out intuitively why but, in case we can’t, it’s because those guys are so fucking good they don’t really need to hone their craft – they’re already able to get major leaguers out even with their skills comparatively underdeveloped. poreda, however, is not likely to be an ace pitcher.

I never thought this day would ever happen. I won't have to worry about putting gas in my car. I won't have to worry about paying my mortgage.

by larry on Jan 20, 2009 2:14 PM CST up reply actions  

It's my mistake, anyway

He cited Buehrle as an exception. That’s what I get for trying to post between tasks.

EVERYBODY PICK US FOR 3RD OR 4TH SO I DINK WE DOIN POOTY GOO
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by Sox Machine on Jan 20, 2009 2:24 PM CST up reply actions  

note that, of course, one reason for a guy like santana being a reliever was because he was a rule 5 draftee.

halladay was primarily a starter who pitched out of the bullpen sometimes because he was horseshit as a starter but the jays didn’t want/need to send him to the minors.

I never thought this day would ever happen. I won't have to worry about putting gas in my car. I won't have to worry about paying my mortgage.

by larry on Jan 20, 2009 2:25 PM CST up reply actions  

Regarding Santana

I prefer Twins were just goofs. At least for the amount of time he remained one.

"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 Jan 20, 2009 2:28 PM CST up reply actions  

not sure anyone could have predicted that his changeup would develop as much as it did when they did send him back to the minors in 2002

and the twins did have some other guys they were attempting to develop in 01 while also staying competitive and limiting exposure to their backend by basically going with a modified 4 man rotation. i’d agree regarding 2003, though. joe mays got way too much rope that year.

I never thought this day would ever happen. I won't have to worry about putting gas in my car. I won't have to worry about paying my mortgage.

by larry on Jan 20, 2009 2:39 PM CST up reply actions  

I can always count on 2 things...

the sun will rise in the east, and larry will always have my back.

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 Jan 20, 2009 2:26 PM CST up reply actions  

MB IS AN ACE!!!!!!!!!!!!

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 Jan 20, 2009 2:30 PM CST up reply actions  

(Don't make me hurt you, SoB.)

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 Jan 20, 2009 2:31 PM CST up reply actions  

whaaaaaaat?

you going to beat me with your cane you OPOS??!

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 Jan 20, 2009 2:38 PM CST up reply actions  

It is Inauguration Day -

can’t we all just get along?

“YES WE CAN!”

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 20, 2009 2:41 PM CST up reply actions  

Like a drum,

without the cane.

He’s OUR ace. That’s all that matters.

You POS.

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 Jan 20, 2009 3:20 PM CST up reply actions  

no...

I am sob not pos.

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 Jan 20, 2009 3:28 PM CST up reply actions  

he may get an ace playing cards once in a while,

but he is not an ace.

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 Jan 20, 2009 2:35 PM CST up reply actions  

Sox have a set of Aces

Buehrle
Danks
Floyd

Colon and Freddy are a pair of jokers to make it 5 of a kind.

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by e-gus on Jan 20, 2009 3:28 PM CST up reply actions  

Unfortunately

jokers aren’t wild and you sir, are out of money.

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 20, 2009 3:30 PM CST up reply actions  

what?

I still have a full house.

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by e-gus on Jan 20, 2009 6:14 PM CST up reply actions  

Obama gets sworn in and the Dow drops 2.50%

What the hell happened to “Yes We Can?”

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 20, 2009 11:41 AM CST reply actions  

Ha..

That stutter really did him in I guess.

by Grinder in Training on Jan 20, 2009 11:43 AM CST up reply actions  

Um...

"Roberts, who used no notes, stumbled at one point, appearing to forget the opening words. Obama, a former constitutional law professor, made sure to insert the crucial phrase "that I will faithfully execute the office of president to the United States."
Source: MSNBC.com

by Crede's Crew on Jan 20, 2009 11:45 AM CST up reply actions  

everybody wants to be cool and not use notes.

"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 Jan 20, 2009 11:51 AM CST up reply actions  

What room does the Wii go in?

"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 Jan 20, 2009 11:57 AM CST up reply actions  

Project it on the Washington Monument. Wii is always better on a big screen.

by Grinder in Training on Jan 20, 2009 12:01 PM CST up reply actions  

No

Did anyone throw their shoot at the helicopter?

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 20, 2009 12:50 PM CST up reply actions  

Nope

Remember when that one dude threw his shoot at Clarice in Silence of the Lambs?
That was gross, dude.

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by e-gus on Jan 20, 2009 1:01 PM CST up reply actions  

translations for the latest cubans

the gist:

Viciedo:
The translations are those of a good major league third baseman, but not those of a major star—in part because his EqAs have remained the same at ages where you’d expect them to move up significantly.

Marti:
A guy who’s half a run worse than Contreras is a legitimate major league pitcher, if not a particularly notable one.

Gomez:
he is regularly described as fast despite the complete lack of stolen bases; it’s not as if stolen bases are a rarity in Cuba, since four of his 2007 Industriales teammates stole 15 or more. That makes me suspect that he doesn’t really have much speed at all, which also calls into question just how good a fielder he could be. He does look like he could be a good leadoff man to me, albeit not in the typical BP style.

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8425

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by larry on Jan 20, 2009 1:05 PM CST reply actions  

Thanks for the info

I like the possibility of Viciedo turning out to be a solid 3rd baseman – how is he in the field?

What is the story with Marti and Gomez? Last I heard the Yankees were looking at them. Marti sounds like he would be a nice pickup.

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 20, 2009 1:14 PM CST up reply actions  

Did you see the video that was posted a while back?

if not, try and find it on youtube. Suffice to say I’ll be pretty shocked if Viciedo sticks at third, not necessarily because he looked bad out there — all he was doing was taking routine grounders at third, nothing more — but just how awkward it looked to see a 6"4, 230 pounder (?) there. I’m guessing first, left or (if he’s athletic enough) right are all more likely.

by CWSKeith on Jan 20, 2009 1:30 PM CST up reply actions  

do you find it awkward to watch scott rolen or troy glaus play third?

I never thought this day would ever happen. I won't have to worry about putting gas in my car. I won't have to worry about paying my mortgage.

by larry on Jan 20, 2009 1:32 PM CST up reply actions  

and viciedo isn't their height.

I never thought this day would ever happen. I won't have to worry about putting gas in my car. I won't have to worry about paying my mortgage.

by larry on Jan 20, 2009 1:34 PM CST up reply actions  

i doubt dayan is even six feet.

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by larry on Jan 20, 2009 5:24 PM CST up reply actions  

Miguel Cabrera

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 20, 2009 1:34 PM CST up reply actions  

taller.

and that ain’t a comp you want to see in the field.

I never thought this day would ever happen. I won't have to worry about putting gas in my car. I won't have to worry about paying my mortgage.

by larry on Jan 20, 2009 1:36 PM CST up reply actions  

as additional info, clay now rates the cuban league as equivalent to high a-ish now.

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by larry on Jan 20, 2009 1:22 PM CST up reply actions  

is that a downgrade? wasn't it AA last year?

or is the downgrade (if it is) because so many are here now/soon?

"A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores. "
Klinger

by Chiburb on Jan 20, 2009 3:02 PM CST up reply actions  

quite a few years ago now, probably 2003.

clay said it was like the ny-penn league. so short season A ball. he said the change was because of betancourt and ramirez doing well. take the translations for what they’re worth if two guys with five seasons worth of US data can cause such a bump.

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by larry on Jan 20, 2009 3:07 PM CST up reply actions  

thx

"A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores. "
Klinger

by Chiburb on Jan 20, 2009 3:08 PM CST up reply actions  

For those of you who don't subscribe to BP....

he IS regarded as a good centerfielder, despite Davenport’s reservations. If the price is deemed tolerable, this is a guy they should be signing.

by dantesox on Jan 20, 2009 2:55 PM CST up reply actions  

nate mclouth is also regarded as a good centerfielder.

clay notes the reason why one might question such an assessment of a 29 year old who apparently either lacks speed or is totally afraid of using it on the basepaths.

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by larry on Jan 20, 2009 2:57 PM CST up reply actions  

I understand.

This is the kind of guy they should really be giving a lot of thought. He pretty much comes close to having the closest profile of a major team need AND may be affordable…..good centerfielder who looks capable of a realistic chance of providing a .350 OBP.

by dantesox on Jan 20, 2009 3:00 PM CST up reply actions  

Cole Armstrong - Team Canada, eh
Most of the prospects on Canada’s provisional roster are catchers, starting with Milwaukee’s Brett Lawrie. Lawrie was the 16th overall selection in last year’s draft out of high school in Langley, B.C. The team’s roster also lists Boston’s George Kottaras and the White Sox’s Cole Armstrong, but all the backstops face an uphill battle to getting on the final roster, as they’re up against Dodgers all-star Russell Martin and former big leaguer Pete LaForest.

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 20, 2009 1:19 PM CST reply actions  

obama already bringing the change.

both senators byrd and kennedy go down at the inaugural luncheon. sounds serious for kennedy as he reportedly had a seizure.

http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2009/01/ted-kennedy-falls-ill-at-luncheon.html

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by larry on Jan 20, 2009 2:42 PM CST reply actions  

D*mmit Teddy

14 Gin Martini’s at lunch is overdoing it. Who does he think he is, a f*cking attorney?

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 20, 2009 2:45 PM CST up reply actions  

So fellas...

Global warming. Man made disaster or natural weather pattern/climate change?

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 Jan 20, 2009 2:57 PM CST reply actions  

I'll side w/ these guys...

97% of active climatologists agree that human activity is causing global warming

by Crede's Crew on Jan 20, 2009 3:00 PM CST up reply actions  

so did the dinosaurs activity start the ice age?

just wondering?

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 Jan 20, 2009 3:04 PM CST up reply actions  

No, but I hear Carl Everett signed a minor league deal with

LaBrea in the California League.

"A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores. "
Klinger

by Chiburb on Jan 20, 2009 3:07 PM CST up reply actions  

Big Comet

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 20, 2009 3:17 PM CST up reply actions  

Asteroid, baby.

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 Jan 20, 2009 3:21 PM CST up reply actions  

How was Hannah Montana last night?

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 20, 2009 3:25 PM CST up reply actions  

Fell asleep before she came on.

Thanks for asking, tho.

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 Jan 20, 2009 3:27 PM CST up reply actions  

Understood

At least you didn’t pull a Teddy Kennedy.

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 20, 2009 3:28 PM CST up reply actions  

speaking of that

where the hell is u-god.

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by e-gus on Jan 20, 2009 3:29 PM CST up reply actions  

Where the hell is Beeks?

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 Jan 20, 2009 3:31 PM CST up reply actions  

lol!

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 20, 2009 3:33 PM CST up reply actions  

hey wu

you seen any movies since the turn of the century?

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by e-gus on Jan 20, 2009 3:35 PM CST up reply actions  

wu loved birth of a nation.

really, anything by dw griffith.

I never thought this day would ever happen. I won't have to worry about putting gas in my car. I won't have to worry about paying my mortgage.

by larry on Jan 20, 2009 3:37 PM CST up reply actions  

My daughter was born in 2002,

so, not too many. Other than Mouse crap, I think “The Ringer” was the last one.

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 Jan 20, 2009 3:58 PM CST up reply actions  

Last 3 movies seen:

1. The Water Horse
2. The Bridge to Terabithia (found out too late…not really for emotional 6-year olds)
3. Space Chimps

Be careful before you decide to have children, boys.

"No one is sure what Colon has left in his 5-foot-11-inch, 250-plus-pound body." - Chicago Tribune 1/15/09

by tailgater on Jan 20, 2009 5:53 PM CST up reply actions  

crap my first is due in May!

Space Chimps sounds promising though.

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by e-gus on Jan 20, 2009 6:15 PM CST up reply actions  

Just keep the kid away from "Barney"

and the “Teletubbies” and you’ll be OK.

If you don’t subscribe to Disney Channel or Nick, do so immediately.

"No one is sure what Colon has left in his 5-foot-11-inch, 250-plus-pound body." - Chicago Tribune 1/15/09

by tailgater on Jan 20, 2009 11:04 PM CST up reply actions  

Disney Channel is a mind controlling machine

but seems to do the trick for my daughter.

I actually like SpongeBob on Nick…some of the humor is actually like the Simpsons and I can’t believe they get away with it.

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 21, 2009 9:29 AM CST up reply actions  

My daughter will not change the channel from DIS

except when we are watching the Sox! No lie. My wife shakes her head when I laugh at “Phineas and Ferb”. Kind of like The Three Stooges – stupid, adolescent, yet hits the funny bone more often than I’d care to admit.

(Enough on this topic.)

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by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT

by winningugly on Jan 21, 2009 10:01 AM CST up reply actions  

Agreed

We’re starting to sound soft like some other posters on this thread.

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 21, 2009 10:05 AM CST up reply actions  

As WU?

He takes Viagra Bombs and they seem to help.

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 20, 2009 3:49 PM CST up reply actions   1 recs

it's still a felony, bobby.

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by larry on Jan 20, 2009 4:09 PM CST up reply actions  

Billy Ray said it was okay

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 20, 2009 4:16 PM CST up reply actions  

i think the dinosaurs were mostly dead already

when the big rock crashed down and made the gulf of mexico, they were already past rheir prime.

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by e-gus on Jan 20, 2009 3:26 PM CST up reply actions  

like carl everett when he joined the white sox?

see the link…. the missing link? Carl Everett is to blame for global warming!

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 Jan 20, 2009 3:29 PM CST up reply actions  

their skills had certainly been declining, at least since their jurassic peak.

the cretaceous for the dinos looked like andruw jones’ last couple seasons.

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by larry on Jan 20, 2009 3:30 PM CST up reply actions  

"cretaceous"

WTF larry, keep in PG-rated.

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 20, 2009 3:33 PM CST up reply actions  

Like Freddy and Bartolo (and WU)

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 20, 2009 3:31 PM CST up reply actions   1 recs

recd

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 Jan 20, 2009 3:56 PM CST up reply actions  

click 'actions' and then 'Rec'

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on Jan 20, 2009 4:57 PM CST up reply actions  

I can say recd but i cannot actually rec BSS

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 Jan 21, 2009 8:58 AM CST up reply actions  

proof =

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 Jan 20, 2009 3:56 PM CST up reply actions  

no it's not

number one when it mattered!

by hoodlight on Jan 20, 2009 3:49 PM CST up reply actions  

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by larry on Jan 20, 2009 4:09 PM CST up reply actions  

that baby reminds me of the heaven's gate dude

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on Jan 20, 2009 4:59 PM CST up reply actions  

That kid looks like you, larry.

Especially the Moses-like parting thing.

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 Jan 20, 2009 7:40 PM CST up reply actions  

actually i was incorrect hoodie

what i should say is that there is not one paper published in the literature that rejects the scientific consensus on global climate change.

what i’m alluding to is the exaggeration on the part of a maybe ‘3’ industry hack scientists and 1 dead sci-fi writer who claim there is presence of significant dissent with in the climate science community that rejects the notion that fossils fuels contribute to climate change.

i think there’s a paper in Science that demonstrates the case for exaggeration. the author actually did a key word search of “climate change”, which produced close to a 1000 papers and did not come up with ONE paper that rejected the scientific consensus on climate change.

i’m going to back to my hole now..

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jan 20, 2009 8:05 PM CST up reply actions  

papers that support the conclusion are also subject to rejection despite merit

not likely…if my papers get rejected, i submit to another journal, and eventually they become accepted

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jan 20, 2009 9:10 PM CST up reply actions  

Based on the -22 degrees I woke up to last week

I have begun work on my new novel called “Global Chilling – An Inconvenient Pain in the Ass.”

"No one is sure what Colon has left in his 5-foot-11-inch, 250-plus-pound body." - Chicago Tribune 1/15/09

by tailgater on Jan 20, 2009 11:11 PM CST up reply actions   1 recs

HILARIOUS!

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 Jan 21, 2009 9:04 AM CST up reply actions  

AGREED+

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 Jan 21, 2009 9:04 AM CST up reply actions  

well

here’s one for a start, I have heaps, you want more?

Whatever your views on Climate change it is eveident that there is massive stitch up in place between Governments using it to screw more taxes out of us and energy companies using the half baked science to make more profits. Look at what the former Enron lawyer Chrstopher Horner is saying if you don’t believe me.

There’s a lot of rich people backing this cause’, says Horner. ‘Al Gore has just raised $300million. Over the past few years, the greens continue to say we receive Exxon Mobil support – and we do not. But where did Al Gore get $300million, far more than the entire sceptic community has received ever from any source? No one seems to care. How much of this is from George Soros? How much of it is from his buddies at the venture capital companies that are invested in a bunch of dogs-with-fleas that won’t be at all attractive until this regime is put in place? We don’t know – and we don’t have a curious media or state.’

number one when it mattered!

by hoodlight on Jan 21, 2009 3:11 AM CST up reply actions  

NICE WORK HOODIE

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 Jan 21, 2009 9:06 AM CST up reply actions  

is this an observational study that has undergone a peer-review process in the scientific community?

i didn’t know who RM Carter is, so i wiki’d and found this

apparently this dude is critical of the science peer review process, a process by a which any credible experimental or observational scientific study becomes published. he also doesn’t think it matters whether research is funded by the fossil fuel industry, don’t you think that’s a little wacky??

it’s analogous to trusting a random clinical trial study of a drug funded by big pharm. perhaps a study funded by big pharm can produce valid findings, but i’m sure as hell going to make sure that their findings are repeatable in other studies that aren’t funded by big pharm because they’re playing the game for commercial gain which dilutes objectivity. energy companies have a lot to lose as well with regards climate change policy, so of course they’re going to be critical of scientific consensus.

cherry a picking a quote from the article, but this seals it for me:


A former CSIRO climate scientist, and now head of a new sustainability institute at Monash University, Graeme Pearman, said Professor Carter was not a credible source on climate change. “If he has any evidence that [global warming over the past 100 years] is a natural variability he should publish through the peer review process,” Dr Pearman said. “That is what the rest of us have to do.”

by onlysoxfaninboston on Jan 21, 2009 9:07 AM CST up reply actions  

I've been to Elland Road tonight

to see the reserves play, we had a US trialist play called Mike Grella from Duke University, he scored a hat trick on his debut, guess we’ll be giving him a contract now. Looked very assured.

number one when it mattered!

by hoodlight on Jan 20, 2009 4:11 PM CST reply actions  

do you think he'll put grella from duke university on his jersey?

like vennegoor. or hesselink. or both.

I never thought this day would ever happen. I won't have to worry about putting gas in my car. I won't have to worry about paying my mortgage.

by larry on Jan 20, 2009 5:04 PM CST up reply actions  

SOUTHPAW!!!!!!!!!!!

just saw him at the presidential parade.

brian anderson would've caught that...

by BuehrleMan on Jan 20, 2009 4:13 PM CST reply actions  

he can e-mail too!

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/quickhits/1384977,CST-SPT-1hit19.article

at the end

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on Jan 20, 2009 5:03 PM CST up reply actions  

Holy Moly!

Ryan Howard Submits $18MM
By Tim Dierkes [January 20 at 3:51pm CST]

According to the AP, Ryan Howard asked for $18MM in arbitration. The Phillies put in a $14MM figure. Prince Fielder requested a pretty reasonable $8MM; the Brewers came in at $6MM.

"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 Jan 20, 2009 4:13 PM CST reply actions  

sux 4 teh phils

Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.

by colintj on Jan 20, 2009 4:16 PM CST up reply actions  

nah

they’ll win their case

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on Jan 20, 2009 4:24 PM CST up reply actions  

Happy Belated MLK Jr Day

In exchange, Galindo was to pay Martinez $16,000 and provide him with 160 cases of beer, 100 cases of soda, 50 cases of Gatorade, two cases of wine, and six cases of meat, Greenfield Police Chief Joe Grebmeier told CNN.

by U-God on Jan 20, 2009 5:44 PM CST reply actions  

man...

mike looks like a used up saggy old man.

by BoeJouma on Jan 20, 2009 7:14 PM CST up reply actions  

If Minoso is our first "black" player,

doesn’t Ortiz fit the bill?

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 Jan 21, 2009 11:18 AM CST up reply actions  

Unless it's Minoso.

House Cuban. They didn’t make distinctions back then?

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 Jan 21, 2009 11:22 AM CST up reply actions  

i imagine the difference is that minoso played in the negro league.

of course, ortiz would have, too, sixty years ago. i don’t quite agree with ugod’s point (or the point others make on this). there probably are less african americans playing today as opposed to the 1970s or whatever. but most of the dominicans (and other “black” guys who are technically classified as latino) wouldn’t have been allowed to play, either. not sure the way guys are divvied up ethnically/racially makes all that much sense. robinson broke the color barrier for a lot of these latinos, too.

by larry on Jan 21, 2009 11:28 AM CST up reply actions  

7:00pm on TCM

‘Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner’

great movie

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on Jan 20, 2009 6:38 PM CST reply actions  

better is watching ken burns' baseball on mlbn.

it’s third inning tonight so that means the black sox will be covered. if you’ve never had the patience to actually read something in depth about this subject (or are otherwise interested, of course), burns does probably one of the best jobs of telling the story.

I never thought this day would ever happen. I won't have to worry about putting gas in my car. I won't have to worry about paying my mortgage.

by larry on Jan 20, 2009 6:59 PM CST up reply actions  

I've watched the entire series (thanks to my public library)

yes, burns does a fine fine job

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on Jan 20, 2009 7:12 PM CST up reply actions  

btw, ken burns is with the commies at msnbc right now

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on Jan 20, 2009 7:27 PM CST up reply actions  

And what's going on with the "Moe" haircut?

"No one is sure what Colon has left in his 5-foot-11-inch, 250-plus-pound body." - Chicago Tribune 1/15/09

by tailgater on Jan 20, 2009 11:12 PM CST up reply actions  

Pete Rose was his hero.

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 Jan 21, 2009 6:22 AM CST up reply actions  

daunting?

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on Jan 20, 2009 7:13 PM CST up reply actions  

Sifting through the lard and finding anything of worth.

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 Jan 20, 2009 7:36 PM CST up reply actions  

Oh yeah!

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on Jan 20, 2009 7:49 PM CST up reply actions  

'Cause you are a laserbeam of info, OG.

Who the hell can compare to vouz?

;)

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 Jan 20, 2009 7:58 PM CST up reply actions  

Lard thy name is me.

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 Jan 20, 2009 8:05 PM CST up reply actions  

watch out for a man named Bartolo

"Thats terrible." - President Obama at the Commander-In-Chief Ball, to a soldier in Afghanistan from Chicago after Mr. President asked him if he was a Cubs fan or a Sox fan and the grunt said Cub fan. Out of the seven Chicagoland sodiers, 4 said Cubs, 3 said Sox.

by e-gus on Jan 20, 2009 9:32 PM CST up reply actions  

Did soemone say "lard"?

Is Juan coming back too?!

"No one is sure what Colon has left in his 5-foot-11-inch, 250-plus-pound body." - Chicago Tribune 1/15/09

by tailgater on Jan 20, 2009 11:07 PM CST up reply actions  

Ugh..."someone"

"No one is sure what Colon has left in his 5-foot-11-inch, 250-plus-pound body." - Chicago Tribune 1/15/09

by tailgater on Jan 20, 2009 11:07 PM CST up reply actions  

Rinku And Dinesh Tap Barry Bonds For Insight Into Mysterious "Pirates city"
Rinku and I going Barry Bonds house. We talking Barry Bonds sir about Pirates city. He saying very different when he going there spring training. He telling us what expecting there. He very good man.

We giving him the Christmas Present and he liking that.

We going on computer and seeing many Pirate players. We learning Willie Stargell, Dave Parker, Roberto Clemente. We learning coaches.

We liking Barry Bonds best.

We also meeting Matt sir who asking for the love in our blog.

http://www.themilliondollararm.com/blog/?p=371
http://deadspin.com/5135698/rinku-and-dinesh-tap-barry-bonds-for-insight-into-mysterious-pirates-city

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on Jan 20, 2009 8:42 PM CST reply actions  

CLASSIC

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 Jan 21, 2009 9:35 AM CST up reply actions  

So he continues his treck

to be listed first on every teams player history in the MLB

Replacing "Chicago Tough" with "Cuban Pride"

by Brush Back on Jan 20, 2009 10:21 PM CST up reply actions  

Obama Sox Pride

Did anyone else happen to see our new President chatting via satellite with some Illinois soldiers in Afghanistan last night from one of the balls? He kept asking them if they were White Sox fans (he finally found one). That dude is a hardcore fan. I like it.

by palehose67 on Jan 21, 2009 8:18 AM CST reply actions  

He will make sure the Sox get some of that federal TARP Money

Kenny needs it….he only has a couple of nickles left.

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 21, 2009 9:32 AM CST up reply actions  

MAN you guys are on a roll today!

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 Jan 21, 2009 9:36 AM CST up reply actions   1 recs

rec'd

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on Jan 21, 2009 1:20 PM CST up reply actions  

White Sox hat sales

Are up 25% in November and December. MLB as a whole, down 7%.

"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 Jan 21, 2009 10:06 AM CST up reply actions  

i had to run into work so i couldnt stick around and listen to that segment on the score...

it is not just obama, every rapper nowdays bears the White Sox hat. Game mentions a white sox hat in every song. Young Jeezy said “it’s like i play for the white sox”. Dr. Dre nuff said. Now all we need is for turtle to wear 1.

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 Jan 21, 2009 10:19 AM CST up reply actions  

just watch mtv jams for an hour and you will see a sox hat in every video.

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 Jan 21, 2009 10:40 AM CST up reply actions  

We believe you.

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 21, 2009 10:44 AM CST up reply actions  

Dr. Dre was wearing a WS hat in the mid '90's, SoB.

Watch “Gin and Juice”. Get with the program. Fer Chrissakes.

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 Jan 21, 2009 11:20 AM CST up reply actions  

Nice reach with the hipness, WU

Kind of like my dad talking about Phil Collins to my wife to show his “Cool” Music Knowledge.

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 21, 2009 11:28 AM CST up reply actions  

Mid '90's is hip?

I thought it was old.

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 Jan 21, 2009 11:37 AM CST up reply actions  

Actually, I think it was early 90's

and your rap references are coming out of nowhere…thus the trying to be hip analogy.

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 21, 2009 11:43 AM CST up reply actions  

So does Google.

And it’s one of the 3-4 rap videos I actually like.

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 Jan 21, 2009 11:45 AM CST up reply actions  

Let me guess

Coolio’s “Fantastic Voyage” made the cut?

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 21, 2009 11:49 AM CST up reply actions  

we've got Coolio over here atm

he’s on a Big Brother type programme for has been celebrities, you’ve also been so kind to send LaToya Jackson and some gnome guy whose name escapes me.

number one when it mattered!

by hoodlight on Jan 21, 2009 12:41 PM CST up reply actions  

could it be the great

In exchange, Galindo was to pay Martinez $16,000 and provide him with 160 cases of beer, 100 cases of soda, 50 cases of Gatorade, two cases of wine, and six cases of meat, Greenfield Police Chief Joe Grebmeier told CNN.

by U-God on Jan 21, 2009 12:42 PM CST up reply actions  

no he's not Green

I think his name is Vernon, I’ll look it up when I get home

number one when it mattered!

by hoodlight on Jan 21, 2009 12:46 PM CST up reply actions  

vern troyer

lame

In exchange, Galindo was to pay Martinez $16,000 and provide him with 160 cases of beer, 100 cases of soda, 50 cases of Gatorade, two cases of wine, and six cases of meat, Greenfield Police Chief Joe Grebmeier told CNN.

by U-God on Jan 21, 2009 12:50 PM CST up reply actions  

that's him

he’s the favourite to win it

number one when it mattered!

by hoodlight on Jan 21, 2009 12:53 PM CST up reply actions  

You need to Youtube his drunken

escapade they caught on film over here from a couple of years ago. He has this little scooter he rides around in because he has trouble walking all the time. Well, anyways he is tanked and naked and riding the scooter into walls, doors, etc. Then he stops and just decides to take a piss in the hallway.

I guess you could compare it to a mini version of WU in college.

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 21, 2009 1:11 PM CST up reply actions  

he has that bike thing on the show

like what disabled people use to go to the shops

number one when it mattered!

by hoodlight on Jan 21, 2009 1:32 PM CST up reply actions  

he even know where Tupac is today.

(probably in a Donald Duck suit in Orlando).

...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.

by homesickalien on Jan 21, 2009 12:37 PM CST up reply actions  

I was replying to WTGTD in context.

And Gin and Juice was nominated for a Grammy in 1995.

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 Jan 21, 2009 11:45 AM CST up reply actions  

To whole exchange

Eyes roll.

"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 Jan 21, 2009 11:49 AM CST up reply actions  

It's OK, Ace. I'm tired of it, too.

;)

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 Jan 21, 2009 11:53 AM CST up reply actions  

I said Nov and Dec

Rappers have been wearing Sox caps for years now.

"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 Jan 21, 2009 10:53 AM CST up reply actions  

You should look harder then.

"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 Jan 21, 2009 11:07 AM CST up reply actions  

What is you malfunction?

 White Sox hat sales

Are up 25% in November and December. MLB as a whole, down 7%.

"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 Jan 21, 2009 11:11 AM CST up reply actions  

"Ace".

Come on, Td.

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 Jan 21, 2009 11:20 AM CST up reply actions  

I'm no fan of rap (big surprise there)

but I must give my “mad props” to all the rap artists who have memorized and can perform a seemingly endless amount of lyrics.

"No one is sure what Colon has left in his 5-foot-11-inch, 250-plus-pound body." - Chicago Tribune 1/15/09

by tailgater on Jan 21, 2009 12:27 PM CST up reply actions  

OT - for all you Kittle haters (you know who you are) -

he just e-mailed me from fantasy camp today (80 degrees in AZ!). His kid is here in Cent’l FL and he had some questions re: job opportunities. Donnie “The Pope” Pall also sent his regards. God I wish I was there (and it’s 30 degrees here today – AAAAAAAAHHH THE AZALEAS ARE FFFFLLLOOOOWERINGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!! ALLLLLLL DEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAADDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

I like Kitty. Those of you who don’t – GET TO KNOW HIM!

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 Jan 21, 2009 10:08 AM CST reply actions  

Are their any jobs left in Central Florida????

Put a jacket on, you old POS.

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 21, 2009 10:17 AM CST up reply actions  

How can you hate a guy who used to hit roof shots?

Wow…30 degrees in Florida? That’s rough.

"No one is sure what Colon has left in his 5-foot-11-inch, 250-plus-pound body." - Chicago Tribune 1/15/09

by tailgater on Jan 21, 2009 10:33 AM CST up reply actions  

I never said I didn't like Kittle.

He, Dotson and Hoyt were my boys back in 83’. Then I found out that Hoyt was on the powder and according to Nancy Reagan at the time – he just couldn’t say no. I then got older and realized that in the 80’s, I think just about everyone was on either pills or powder, so I got over it.

I like Kittle’s bat benches…I’d get one if I have a place for it.

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 21, 2009 10:47 AM CST up reply actions  

Someone else said he was arrogant. Grebeck, I believe (no, not the real Grebeck).

Feeling defensive these days?

And I put on a coat – look like the Trenchcoat Mafia 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 Jan 21, 2009 11:24 AM CST up reply actions  

Nice...as long as you are wearing pants this time.

Scaring little old ladies at the grocery store with no pants and a trenchcoat is not cool.

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 21, 2009 11:29 AM CST up reply actions  

Fiat names car after PUNTO

Just like Punto, it is small, sporty, efficient and scrappy.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_Punto

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 21, 2009 10:52 AM CST reply actions   1 recs

flagged.

reckless searching of punto.

by larry on Jan 21, 2009 11:03 AM CST up reply actions  

Reckless

just like Punto.

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 21, 2009 11:07 AM CST up reply actions  

only comes in white.

"A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores. "
Klinger

by Chiburb on Jan 21, 2009 11:31 AM CST up reply actions  

Tan.

Eggplant mixed in there. I are one, too.

Speaking of eggplant, whatever happended to MarketMaker?

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 Jan 21, 2009 11:36 AM CST up reply actions  

I knew it - they shut off his Comcast feed.

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 Jan 21, 2009 11:41 AM CST up reply actions  

Damn you Indiana!

First Pete, now MM!

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 Jan 21, 2009 5:47 PM CST up reply actions  

Pudge

Not a bad option if we can get him relatively cheap and as a backup. We don’t have anything really behind AJ that is ready.

http://blogs.dailyherald.com/node/1282

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 21, 2009 11:01 AM CST reply actions  

I agree,

been thinking about that for a week or two. He might rebound this year. One last hurrah?

www.stallingtheman.blogspot.com

by Raf on Jan 21, 2009 12:10 PM CST up reply actions  

Any decent 37 year-old catchers in history not juicing

who can still crank it up for 45-60 games behind the plate and DH? He’s got a lot of wear and tear.

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 Jan 21, 2009 12:29 PM CST up reply actions  

The Original Pudge

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 21, 2009 12:38 PM CST up reply actions  

He didn't look great out here w/ the yankees

But if he really is in better shape and willing to take something b/w 500K – 1.5 Million (maybe w/ incentives), then I think we should bring him in.

by Crede's Crew on Jan 21, 2009 2:05 PM CST up reply actions  

Texans are tough and don't put up with squat.

He was good with the stick. I didn’t realize he was already 40.

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 Jan 21, 2009 12:52 PM CST up reply actions  

I think I'll hit the jackpot with my new invention/idea!

Diapers.

Not just any diaper…I am talking baseball logo/player diapers.

I would start of with the Red Sox, Yankees and Cubs. I would put team logo, stadium and players inside the diaper. So for example the Cubs would have lets say Zambrano’s face on the inside of the diaper – then when the baby crapped, he/she would be defecating on Zambrano’s face.

I of course would probably have to get approval from MLB and the Players Union – but I could just cut them in for portion of the profits.

What do you think?

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 21, 2009 2:10 PM CST reply actions  

id buy a nick punto diaper

larry has that system down to a science. Especially with the way the economy is….big wigs like larry coming in dressed in their mink coats and 24k gold cigarrete holders with pockets lined with coke make for a large draw during shift changes.
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 9, 2008 4:24 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

by Jbasic89 on Jan 21, 2009 4:57 PM CST up reply actions  

Wait until you have a daughter someday...

I do like the fact that good training is occuring in some cities.

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 Jan 22, 2009 10:24 AM CST up reply actions  

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