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Just before the '05 season

I created a dummy email account to send all of my MLB-related spam. Checked it a few hours ago. Since opening day ’05, I have 1992 pieces of mail from MLB.com or WhiteSox.com

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on Jan 6, 2009 7:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

a couple years back

when i was voting for the all-star game i decided to use my sister’s e-mail address as the one to have stuff sent to. i voted 15 times selecting each team as my favorite team (it let you pick two) once. the next day she had 38 e-mails.

"So I feel since I’ve done what some of you are to chicken shit or just too, chicken shit to do."
by CHESSFU on Jan 6, 2009 5:00 PM PST

by U-God on Jan 6, 2009 7:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

not even two per day

i scoff at such a lackluster output.

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

by colintj on Jan 6, 2009 7:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

'cuz your output is so much more abounding.

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

by homesickalien on Jan 6, 2009 9:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He puts you to shame.

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 6, 2009 10:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I don't know if anyone has posted this..

but tonight on MLB Network’s Hot Stove…Ozzie Guillen is appearing to discuss the Sox.

Kenwo4life=ratings

by KenWo4LiFe on Jan 6, 2009 8:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Don't remind me. :(

by JoeCoolMan24 on Jan 6, 2009 9:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Well that was a lie. I tried to watch it and was unsuccessful.

They promoted it…. I don’t know maybe the Tiexera thing pushed it back. Bastards!

Kenwo4life=ratings

by KenWo4LiFe on Jan 7, 2009 2:39 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

OT - this has been the best day this off-season

on this site. Thanks to all who helped make my day bearable.

Not so fast there, WTGTD.

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 6, 2009 8:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

It was all CHESSFU, and you know it.

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

by homesickalien on Jan 6, 2009 9:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

What is Chess Fu?

Someone who plays chess and kills people if they lose?

"Chad Pennington should be MVP"-Woody Paige, Around the Horn 12-18-08

by rangerjae on Jan 7, 2009 12:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

we're all wondering that too.

I was in the shit too!

by thecip on Jan 7, 2009 1:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

WU if you think I post here for your personal amusement ,

then you are sadly mistaken.

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 6, 2009 9:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

It is just a wonderful surprise.

I count on nothing.

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 7, 2009 6:36 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

A happy New Year to all of you. This should hold you over until ST.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uv23pqH9iG0&NR=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 6, 2009 9:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Baseball, indie movies, and public health policies the three pronged attack no one saw coming....

http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/01/06/gupta.surgeon.general/index.html

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 Jan 6, 2009 11:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Question:

Can Kenny Williams trade? Future Cuban prospects for pitching.

If you have nothing to add to the discussion. Continue sniffing glue.

by defensive indifference on Jan 7, 2009 12:04 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

No, we must horde the Cubans

They are extra grindy

by 815Sox on Jan 7, 2009 1:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

And proud,

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 7, 2009 6:09 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

it sounds like a haiku

no news in winter
flying under the radar
ken is on the phone

also

what is happening?
hey! cheap cubans everywhere
a kenny dream team

How much is that Uribe in the window?

by thecip on Jan 7, 2009 8:44 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs

Rec'd.

You are the Man with words and pictures, cip. You cannot be straight.

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 7, 2009 10:21 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

sometimes I wonder about that myself.

cant talk now, there is a judy garland thing on biography!!! OMG!

I was in the shit too!

by thecip on Jan 7, 2009 10:31 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs

when you're on a roll, you're on a roll.

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

by colintj on Jan 7, 2009 10:39 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

One more for the goo!!!!! Nice

Made one for fun too

Ozzie getting mad
No quick leadoff man out there
I guess Punto works

"Chad Pennington should be MVP"-Woody Paige, Around the Horn 12-18-08

by rangerjae on Jan 7, 2009 12:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Speaking of Cubans...

Does anyone besides me access this site (from time to time) via cell phone? I used to have the cool skyline SSS logo on the app/bookmark on my home screen, but a couple of weeks ago it magically changed to a red star. I assume it was Cheat who did this, but now I’m wondering if the new SSS owners are based in Moscow, Bejing, or Havana?

Or maybe it’s a political statement? Inquiring minds want to know…

"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 7, 2009 8:46 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

I noticed this too.

comrade!

I was in the shit too!

by thecip on Jan 7, 2009 9:00 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

So... will the new landlords allow "mobile posting" this season?

Getting tired of the “sorry, not here yet” disclaimer at the bottom of the page.

"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 7, 2009 9:04 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I hope!

I try to post viewing the page normally but my phone always crashes.

fingers crossed

I was in the shit too!

by thecip on Jan 7, 2009 1:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

the red star of the sbnation has been ruling us for quite awhile now.

by larry on Jan 7, 2009 10:55 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

larry got passed up for another position

I thought this one was a perfect fit! larry do you have some skeletons in your closet that are making it difficult for Obama to pick you?

(CNN) — President-elect Barack Obama on Wednesday announced Nancy Killefer as his pick to be chief performance officer, a new position that Obama called “one of the most important” appointments he will make.

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 7, 2009 11:16 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

CPO Snarkey!

"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 7, 2009 11:18 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

i've got approximately two hundred thousand reasons.

by larry on Jan 7, 2009 11:19 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That is 4 years of salary, right?

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 7, 2009 11:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

When did you hire T.O.'s publicist?

by VictorB on Jan 7, 2009 11:33 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I also want to point out

that “Killefer” in Bolshevik means “Kill the French”….hmmmm.

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 7, 2009 11:22 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

its a post sponsored by NAPA auto parts

I was in the shit too!

by thecip on Jan 7, 2009 1:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Did Ozzie actually appear on "Hot Stove" last night on MLB Network?

I think I may have dozed off during the 45 minutes dedicated to the Teixeira signing. Talk about dragging out a segment…yikes.

If Ozzie appeared, did he have anything of merit to report?

Also regarding MLB Network, did you catch the episode of Ken Burns’ “Baseball”? I have never seen it before and really enjoyed the pre-1900 info. Cap Anson and his racism (resulting in black players being banned from baseball until Jackie Robinson arrived on the scene) has given me yet another reason to dislike the Cubs…so, Kudos MLB Network!

"There will be surgery. It will heal. It will heal fast."- Carlos Quentin on NBC 5 News Chicago (9/5/08)

by tailgater on Jan 7, 2009 12:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

no ozzie

the only sox on there was a commercial for boys and girls club featuring J Dye.
youd think they would have had it since they interrupted the Ken Burns stuff every 10 minutes to talk about it.
40 minutes of Teixiera and the Yankees, a blurb about Manny, a bit about Carpenter as closer, then short summmaries on the Padres, Pirates, and that was about it.

"Grow up loser. Learn how to not to a prick." CHESSFU to Furby

by e-gus on Jan 7, 2009 12:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, let's focus on Tex. All East Coast, all of the time.

I’m getting cynical already.

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 7, 2009 12:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I need a fake rumor just to get my blood flowing again!

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 7, 2009 1:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Well, I hear the Cubs were forced to sign Milton because...

Kenny only offered Dye/Jenks for Aramis/Pie. Hendry wanted Nessie thrown in too.

"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 7, 2009 1:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

i understand ozzie siad the white sox didn't do anything last year.

by larry on Jan 7, 2009 12:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Joe Sheehan killed Q!

AL teams with holes at DH or even in leftfield should be coming in on [Manny] Ramirez, given where the price of relative talent lies. The White Sox list a bit to the right, but they were running DeWayne Wise out there in the postseason, so clearly there’s some need for a major league leftfielder, and Ramirez could move to DH when Jim Thome’s contract expires after this season.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/baseball/mlb/01/07/bp.manny/index.html?eref=si_mlb

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on Jan 7, 2009 1:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Dammit, I had just copied and was ready to paste.

Get a job, Cheat! :)

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 7, 2009 1:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

that was posted 24 hours ago on BP.

sheehan said that dye should play center, quentin to right.

by larry on Jan 7, 2009 1:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

dye at CF? this can't be right

am I reading this correctly?

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

by The Wizard on Jan 7, 2009 2:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

We had Griffey, Owens, and Mac out there.

What, Dye would be worse?

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 7, 2009 2:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

i guess your cheap ass won't know since you can't read subscription only materials

by larry on Jan 7, 2009 2:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I just tried to subscribe, and the link didn't work.

Summon the Geeks!

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 7, 2009 2:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm not asking about the SI/BP article

you said “sheehan said that dye should play center” and I asked if that was right

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

by The Wizard on Jan 7, 2009 2:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

sure as shit sounds like you're asking about the article.

and, no, obviously that was a joke. he said he forgot about quentin when writing that (duh) and that quentin should be the one to play center.

by larry on Jan 7, 2009 2:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

whatever

thanks for the clarification though

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

by The Wizard on Jan 7, 2009 2:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Joe's comment when confronted with his mistake:

Completely forgot about Quentin when writing this. Still, could you fake it for a year, play Q a little in center, maybe sit Paulie a bunch, platoon Thome…and make it worthwhile?
Probably not. That’ll be Jerry Owens, with Brian Anderson the second option, in center.

(For THIS I paid $39.95?)

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 7, 2009 2:34 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

Well, CF is actually the easiest OF position to play...

by Crede's Crew on Jan 7, 2009 4:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Only when you are self justifying

and have low expectations!

Replacing "Chicago Tough" with "Cuban Pride"

by Brush Back on Jan 8, 2009 9:15 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

wow anyone can be a baseball reporter.

dye in center? I just threw up in my mouth.

I was in the shit too!

by thecip on Jan 7, 2009 3:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Brings back bad memories

of the first time I got to see Junior patrolling center last year. A routine ball rolled right past him to the wall.

Ugh…brutal.

"There will be surgery. It will heal. It will heal fast."- Carlos Quentin on NBC 5 News Chicago (9/5/08)

by tailgater on Jan 7, 2009 3:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Awwww

Why did you bring that up – I almost had purged my memory of him out there with the exception of the throw to AJ

Replacing "Chicago Tough" with "Cuban Pride"

by Brush Back on Jan 8, 2009 9:17 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah...but....but.....remember that one time....when a really routine shallow ball was hit to CF...and your heart and breath totally stopped for a few seconds as Griff ran towards it....and MADE THE CATCH!

He did something right!
oh, and the Cuddyer out, of course. That was the best ever.

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

by homesickalien on Jan 8, 2009 10:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That was the best 4 hop throw to home from short center

I’ve ever seen.

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 8, 2009 11:01 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Give Jesse a chance - he can do that... maybe

Replacing "Chicago Tough" with "Cuban Pride"

by Brush Back on Jan 8, 2009 11:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

who dat?

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

by homesickalien on Jan 8, 2009 11:18 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Owens - alt name from way back when

Replacing "Chicago Tough" with "Cuban Pride"

by Brush Back on Jan 8, 2009 11:20 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

ah. I thought so (of course), but didn't want to ruin a funny by simply correcting you that his name was Jerry. :)

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

by homesickalien on Jan 8, 2009 11:21 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

She knows Eddie Collins but not Jesse Owens...

"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 8, 2009 11:22 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

hey, don't be mad at me because I voted properly. :P

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

by homesickalien on Jan 8, 2009 11:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

baldelli negotiations down to pirates and two AL teams

Because of Baldelli’s health, the contracts being discussed between his agent, Casey Close, and the interested teams have been of the short-term, heavy-on-bonuses variety, the source said. That includes the talks with the Pirates, who are willing to guarantee some money but have the same concerns all potential suitors do about Baldelli’s ability to play regularly.

http://community.post-gazette.com/blogs/pbc/archive/2009/01/07/pirates-still-on-baldelli-s-trail.aspx

by larry on Jan 7, 2009 2:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Both Sox?

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 7, 2009 2:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

that would be nice.

but, if i were a betting man, i’d say red sox and rays.

by larry on Jan 7, 2009 2:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Rays and Red Sox?

RF?

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 7, 2009 2:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

bench

by larry on Jan 7, 2009 2:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

hmmm

I would think he would want to start, even if it was only the pirates. He could start for us too.

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 7, 2009 2:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Part-time lover, man.

Plus, he might want a ring. You know?

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 7, 2009 2:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

he can't start.

or, at the very least, he’s going to need to prove that he can start with any degree of frequency. i would think the red sox would be able to find enough starts for him, especially since they have a DH and a lefty one at that.

by larry on Jan 7, 2009 2:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Well he was misdiasagnoised

And his “new disease” that he has is appearantly very curable. If he can get through the disease, I assume he would have no more fatigue issues.

by JoeCoolMan24 on Jan 7, 2009 2:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'd like to see him on the Southside

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 7, 2009 2:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

how much do you want to rely on an assumption?

by larry on Jan 7, 2009 2:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'd be willing to bet, say, $3 million of someone else's money

that he would be better than our internal options

Why so serious?

by reardenmettle on Jan 7, 2009 2:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

i guess someone read someone's offseason plan.

by larry on Jan 7, 2009 3:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

someone=larry

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 7, 2009 3:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

you can't slip anything by roberto

by larry on Jan 7, 2009 3:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

or Blago.

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 7, 2009 3:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That was the point.

Why so serious?

by reardenmettle on Jan 7, 2009 5:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

So would I.

I hold out some hope, but not much. He would fit nicely even if only as healthy as last year.

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 7, 2009 3:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

i much prefer demonstration to assertion.

incentivize the guy. of course, if i’m baldelli, i’m signing a one year deal with big time incentives for a team that will actually provide me the opportunity to reach such incentives. is that the white sox? rings are nice, as is playing close to home, but if i’m 27 i’m probably looking to get paid and will believe that i can get a ring and play in boston some other time. pirates should be a leader in this, since they suck and don’t have much in the way of outfielders, but we’ll see. if he demonstrates, he’ll get a nice contract after 2009.

by larry on Jan 7, 2009 3:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Pirates - yeesh.

After his time with Tampa, and seeing both sides (losing v. pennant), I bet he takes the winning hand, even if all things are not equal. when you are in the spotlight of a pennant race you get people paying attention. He could light it up in Pittsburgh and, other than the local bar patrons, no one would notice.

If I were him, I’d look to stay in Tampa (if it’s between Red Sox/Rays/Bucs). But if I’m KW I’d get a bit more aggressive in making an overture – he is the only guy out there who can save us from a full year of JO.

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 7, 2009 3:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'd side with larry here

I would want the opportunity to start and play siginificant innings. I wouldn’t want to be P-Time or a bench player when I want to show that I can remain injury free and am back to full strength after last year.

Then hit the bank more after 2009, when hopefully the economy is better and the free agent class isn’t that strong.

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 7, 2009 3:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

as you well know, sometimes you need to take a job at a lower level of prestige or pay in order to advance your career later on.

principal applies in baseball, too.

the problem is playing time. no one believes he can play more than, say, 50%. he needs to go someplace that will let him do more than that (assuming he thinks he can play more than that, of course). neither the rays or red sox are likely to provide that opportunity.

by larry on Jan 7, 2009 3:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

This is why

i was surprised you mentioned him going to the Rays or Red Sox.

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 7, 2009 3:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

well, he kind of needs a few teams to at least drive up his price, no?

and, frankly, the above is what i would do. i don’t know what rocco would do. the red sox can provide some significant playing time and it’s near his home. the rays obviously are a home of sorts, too, and have a vacancy in right. plus, what does rocco really think about his ability to play full time or at least fuller time? lots of unknowns here.

obviously, if i were basically any mlb club, i would snap him up because i doubt there will be a bigger steal this offseason.

by larry on Jan 7, 2009 3:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I agree

Hopefully he is thinking more like you and me.

You didn’t think the Yankees stealing Swisher from us was big?

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 7, 2009 3:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

whatever you think of what the white sox got, baldelli will only cost money.

and probably less money than swisher makes next season. i think baldelli could be a 3.5 win player next season, which is about what swisher should be, too. of course, theft usually appears more egregious when it’s you that’s getting robbed.

by larry on Jan 7, 2009 3:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

of course, there is the team control issue going forward, so you may be right

by larry on Jan 7, 2009 3:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Only time will tell, I guess.

Looks like you are still losing your bet on the Hamas – Israel stopped for a while and I thought you might be okay…but now they continued their attack and your wager is starting to look like a loss.

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 7, 2009 3:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

the Sox should be willing to offer him that opp

looks a lot like the ‘06-’07 offseason to me. baldelli could be the new erstad.

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

by colintj on Jan 7, 2009 3:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Baldelli is only 27, not 37

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 7, 2009 3:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

so?

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

by colintj on Jan 7, 2009 4:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Confused

Are you stating that KW may pick up Baldelli like he did Erstad and hope to catch lightening in a bottle for CF….or are you stating that Baldelli will be as brutal as Erstad was for us and not to do it?

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 7, 2009 4:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm starting to get curious if Williams is done for the offseason

I still would think that he would sign a very, very cheap veteran retread starting pitcher. But other than that I don’t see what legit moves he can make. He’s constrained by being a little over budget as it is and by there being no real market for Dye or Jenks.

by hitlesswonder on Jan 7, 2009 2:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

KW

don’t get too curious.

by larry on Jan 7, 2009 2:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

that snake ain't black.

ohhhhh….he’s in the graasssss….i get it.

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

by homesickalien on Jan 8, 2009 11:19 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I bet you've seen a few black snakes in your day...

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 8, 2009 11:20 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs

Hi Yo! LOL...literally...right here at work (co-workers annoyed)

"There will be surgery. It will heal. It will heal fast."- Carlos Quentin on NBC 5 News Chicago (9/5/08)

by tailgater on Jan 8, 2009 1:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Tell them they are lucky to have jobs.

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 8, 2009 1:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I just can't win

They’re annoyed with my laughter, they get annoyed when I forget to wear pants, they get annoyed when I have “gas” issues.

Can’t we all just get along?

"There will be surgery. It will heal. It will heal fast."- Carlos Quentin on NBC 5 News Chicago (9/5/08)

by tailgater on Jan 8, 2009 1:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Wait a couple of days before Sox Fest

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 7, 2009 2:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Bill James says 'Boycott the BCS!'

http://www.slate.com/id/2208108/pagenum/all/

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

by The Wizard on Jan 7, 2009 5:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

He's right

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on Jan 7, 2009 5:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

we can pass a law creating a new National Collegiate Sports Collaborative and requiring all schools receiving federal funding to join and participate. And if we have to do that, we’ll decide how to split the money.

You don’t actually have to pass the law; just bring it up in the House of Representatives and get 150 votes, and the BCS schools and the NCAA will work out their differences faster than Christiane Amanpour can get to a war zone.

Do it Barack!

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

by The Wizard on Jan 7, 2009 5:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

this should be a very high priority for our country right now.

by larry on Jan 7, 2009 5:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'd give a lot of things higher priority

but whatever floats your boat

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

by The Wizard on Jan 7, 2009 6:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

sarcasm, wiz.

you need to get that detector back in proper working order. you’ve been off today.

by larry on Jan 7, 2009 6:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

you need to get that detector back in proper working order

you too

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

by The Wizard on Jan 7, 2009 6:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

WU's Reds baseball card worth six figures

http://deadspin.com/5125449/this-womans-baseball-card-collection-is-better-than-yours

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

by The Wizard on Jan 7, 2009 5:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Why do all old Cincinnati women look like Marge Schott?

Dead.

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 7, 2009 7:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yankees fielding offers on Nady, Swisher

http://www.fannation.com/si_blogs/hot_stove/posts/38721-yankees-fielding-offers-on-nady-swisher

also,

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/01/red-rumors-swis.html

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

by The Wizard on Jan 7, 2009 6:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

the getz interview!

Now come the fun questions:

Favorite Athlete: Steve Yzerman
Favorite Movie: Momma’s Boy
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Song: Hollywood Nights- Bob Seger
Best Baseball Memory: Little League and High School State Championship
Best Prank You’ve Pulled (Or seen pulled): Can’t go wrong with a good leaner once and a while.

http://www.futuresox.com/frontpage/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=384

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

by The Wizard on Jan 7, 2009 6:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

My little league team would have wrecked his.

Kenwo4life=ratings

by KenWo4LiFe on Jan 7, 2009 6:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

getz's team would forfeit immediately

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

by The Wizard on Jan 7, 2009 6:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Even as a minor league player, do you find the women are still impressed that you play for a team within the White Sox organization?

I would say that some women are interested because of that, but those are the ones you want to stay away from. Think about it. A girl who is attracted to a minor league baseball player because of that – something’s not right.

will BA corrupt getz?

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

by The Wizard on Jan 7, 2009 6:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You cant spell honeys without G...

fuck.

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 7, 2009 6:50 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

Texas Rangers Investigate Joe Crede

Seriously, that’s the headline. Chuck Norris is everywhere

AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on Jan 7, 2009 6:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Could Gooch return to Tucson?

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3817146

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 7, 2009 7:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

cheat is pulling his hair

http://www.southsidesox.com/2009/1/7/711758/japanese-team-could-replac

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

by The Wizard on Jan 7, 2009 7:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Didn't see it.

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 7, 2009 7:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

wiz is pulling WU's leg

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

by The Wizard on Jan 7, 2009 7:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Pulled like salt-water taffy.

Cheat has scooped me all day. Uncle.

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 7, 2009 8:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

maybe I pulled more than I should

http://deadspin.com/5124895/what-the-mind-can-conceive-and-believe-it-can-achieve
vhttp://deadspin.com/5125163/hero-photographer-canned-by-fussy-ski-resort

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

by The Wizard on Jan 7, 2009 8:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

baldelli

7:53pm Marc Topkin of the St. Pete Times says Baldelli could be close to signing, saying “there were indications Wednesday that a deal could be completed very soon.” It is not clear whether this is based on reading other reports or if he has inside information. Topkin does write that a return to the Rays “doesn’t seem likely” noting that the Rays have very limited funds available after signing Pat Burrell.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/01/pirates-still-i.html

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

by The Wizard on Jan 7, 2009 8:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Red Sox Close To Signing Baldelli

reports Peter Gammons

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/01/red-sox-close-t.html

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

by The Wizard on Jan 7, 2009 8:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

smoltz too?

Smoltz Leaning Towards Red Sox

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/01/smoltz-leaning.html

$5.5 mil for 1 year offer…

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

by The Wizard on Jan 7, 2009 9:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

oh, shoulder surgery

A Major League source who was in contact with Smoltz on Wednesday night said the 41-year-old right-hander will be calling the Braves on Thursday morning to tell them that he has decided to sign with the Red Sox..

Smoltz, who had been with the Braves since making his Major League debut in 1988, will make a guaranteed $5.5 million. The source said his offer also includes “very attainable” incentives that could raise his 2009 earnings to $10 million.

With Smoltz coming off major shoulder surgery, the Red Sox don’t plan on having him pitch until June 1. He’s expected to get his wish to serve as a starter.

http://hotstove.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/01/smoltz_expected_to_sign_with_r.html

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

by The Wizard on Jan 7, 2009 10:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Sommabitch!

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 8, 2009 9:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

brian roberts

Dan Connolly says the Orioles offered Brian Roberts a multiyear extension at about $10MM per, but the two sides have not made progress and Roberts doesn’t want talks dragging into the season. Andy MacPhail said he hasn’t had trade talks for Roberts for at least a month.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/01/orioles-rumors.html

and they want floyd+

LOL!

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

by The Wizard on Jan 7, 2009 11:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Watching this show on the 1995 season

damn….that Indian lineup had to be one of the best ever. Lofton, Belle, Thome, Ramirez, Baerga, Murray….. I got nervous all over again watching this special. I still see Albert Belle ripping shots into the left field stands.

By the way…Albert Belle may be the biggest snub in Hall of Fame history. How can this guy just fall off the ballot after 1 year of eligibility? Yah, he was a douche….but the guy was right there with Griffey and Thomas as far as top hitters of the 90s are concerned. Meanwhile, there is a huge push for Jim Rice? C’mon now. I’d take Albert Belle any day over Rice.

Kenwo4life=ratings

by KenWo4LiFe on Jan 8, 2009 12:04 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

they look at his lack of counting stats

and use it as an excuse because they didn’t like his personality

http://www.baseball-reference.com/b/belleal01.shtml

"So I feel since I’ve done what some of you are to chicken shit or just too, chicken shit to do."
by CHESSFU on Jan 6, 2009 5:00 PM PST

by U-God on Jan 8, 2009 6:30 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Thats fine...but they elected fat Kirby who's career was shortened by injury.

Albert Belle was better than Kirby Puckett, Jim Rice and a good portion of the shlubs already in the hall of fame. He would have easily gotten all of the key benchmarks had his hip not given out. It is not like he had crappy numbers anyway. Still hit 380+ homers, 1200+ RBI, a .295 BA, an OBP of .369, a slugging of .564…. This guy was an incredible hitter- whether or not he chased Trick or Treaters…. Hell I hate trick or treaters too.

Kenwo4life=ratings

by KenWo4LiFe on Jan 8, 2009 7:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

kirby had a longer career.

he also played a premium position and, perhaps most salient to HOF voters, two rings, excellent postseason numbers, and a rather important moment in baseball history. that’s why he’s in. as for why albert isn’t, he was an ass. welcome to politics.

by larry on Jan 8, 2009 9:06 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Was he the one 'Puckett', who got caught wanking in a car park?

number one when it mattered!

by hoodlight on Jan 8, 2009 9:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

and groping b*tches at da club.

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 8, 2009 9:37 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

This Sox team

really sucks.

"I am not going out like SSH. "
by WTGTD, 12/3/08

by ballyb on Jan 8, 2009 8:27 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

OK...

but are you for Eddie Collins or Nellie?

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 8, 2009 8:34 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

who was that masked man?

"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 8, 2009 10:15 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

hoffman to brewers

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3818472

by larry on Jan 8, 2009 9:57 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

They should have just kept Cordero

last year Gagne, this year Hoffman.

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 8, 2009 10:19 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

not at his price they shouldn't have.

by larry on Jan 8, 2009 10:31 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

of course, if they keep up this string of not good one year contracts, they'll have effectively done worse than they would have with cordero

$6M plus some incentives and a club option? not for hoffman, you shouldn’t.

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/37271094.html

by larry on Jan 8, 2009 10:41 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

It's like someone asking you if your ex-wife would be a good catch.

(Yes, I’ve been in that situation.) Usually if it ain’t good enough for you, it ain’t good enough for them. And if the Pads, who know, love, and cherish Hoffman, say he ain’t worth it, he ain’t worth it.

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 8, 2009 10:44 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

well, why have a closer when your team isn't likely to be closing out many games.

by larry on Jan 8, 2009 10:51 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Because he's family.

And vote Nellie Fox! (Throwing all logic to the winds, I vow that 2009 will be an “emotional” year.)

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 8, 2009 10:55 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I thought Fielder was eating Cheeseburgers again??

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 8, 2009 11:01 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I think we was talking about SD's decision to not sign Hoffman.

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 8, 2009 11:02 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That's what I was thinking

True the Cordero contract was disgusting…but these one year deals, like Gagne at $10 million last year and if Hoffman is getting $6 million are just as ugly – for much worse closers.

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 8, 2009 10:52 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

but they could at least stop the madness after next season.

by larry on Jan 8, 2009 10:54 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Merkin's article from yesterday

Not sure anyone posted this – interesting about Williams stating the Sox are bumping up towards their payroll limit. I guess we might not be seeing any additions unless some payroll is traded. Comparing the 08 staff to the 09 staff – I’d rather not.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090107&content_id=3735523&vkey=hotstove2008&fext=.jsp

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 8, 2009 10:26 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Coop does not get paid enough.

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 8, 2009 10:45 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

This is why he drinks

and is usually pissed off.

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 8, 2009 10:52 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

It's not why I drink.

I’m a happy sot.

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 8, 2009 10:56 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Drinking Viagra bombs is not the same thing, WU.

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 8, 2009 11:01 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You keep using that word.

I do not think it means what you think it means.

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 8, 2009 11:04 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, I know what it means.

I am not coming down on you. My father drinks them…nothing to be ashamed about.

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 8, 2009 11:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You funny.

Assuming = fact? Ah, the Internet. You and Pops must have some interesting discussions. (Eww.)

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 8, 2009 11:33 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah,

I didn’t want to know anymore about it…really got me sick. He brought it up about 8 years ago or so when Viagra started getting big. Said he got some from his doc, and that they worked really -—then I cut him off.

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 8, 2009 11:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Coop drinks because he's turning 52 in a week.

And already looks older than Bally…

"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 8, 2009 11:12 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm 52 in 6 months.

Mr. Blutarski, what is your advice for me?

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 8, 2009 11:19 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

A few Xanax, a nap in your car in the garage with motor running and closed door.

Can’t think of anything else.

"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 8, 2009 11:21 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I should say so.

I am all for cutting the payroll….but going into this season as is……our CEILING is about 82 wins. He better get pretty fuckin’ inventive here soon and add some pieces, most noteably starting pitching.

by dantesox on Jan 8, 2009 11:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He's waiting for the blue light special light.

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 8, 2009 11:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I mean Kenny, of course.

by dantesox on Jan 8, 2009 11:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

larry, please explain:

From AOL.com (seriously)

Carmen Electra isn’t afraid to use wire coat hangers to spice up her sex life, reports Contact Music. While she refuses to go into detail about exactly how she incorporates them in the sack, she admits it’s all in good “fun.”

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 8, 2009 11:27 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

somebody likes to be choked.

by larry on Jan 8, 2009 11:33 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I thought she was describing how she terminates pregnancies.

She’s too hot for me. I can’t even break into a car with a coat hanger any more.

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 8, 2009 11:35 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That was the first thing that came to my mind

Then I got really confused and lightheaded.

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 8, 2009 11:36 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

got you all aTwitter?

Heard from your buddy lately?

"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 8, 2009 11:48 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Not since Dec. 10th...nothing.

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 8, 2009 12:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

baldelli to other sox; one year deal, terms not disclosed; also get smoltz, 1/$5M plus potential $5M in incentives

http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090107&content_id=3736388&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/baseball/mlb/wires/01/08/2010.ap.bba.red.sox.smoltz.0223/

by larry on Jan 8, 2009 11:50 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Major bummer

…I feel like singing some Milli Vanilli – “Blame it on the rain, blame it on the stars, blame it on the…”

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 8, 2009 12:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Not a surprise.

Got lots to spend since their Teixiera signing went kaput. DAMMIT!

I was wrong about Smoltz – I thought he was done. Great deal for BoSux. And we’re all on record re: Baldelli.

DAMMIT! Tough rooting for a 2nd-tier payroll. ;)

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 8, 2009 12:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

i dunno if the smoltz deal is all that great.

we shall see. it is sort of disappointing to see a player who has played their entire career in one place (for 20 years!) go to another team in the twilight of their career. but smoltz was obviously somewhat insulted by the braves’ offer (setting aside whether it would have been a good idea for a team like atlanta to match) so it’s understandable – once again business outweighs sentimentality. and i’d bet there’s the desire for a ring, too.

by larry on Jan 8, 2009 3:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

$5MM is clam chowder to them.

Not that they need more fannies in the seats (they’re full, anyway) or PR (they have Gammons slobbering constantly) but it’ll make a great story and he might actually be worth a tinker’s damn. Maybe too rich for Pale Hose but not for BoSux.

And you talking about being sentimental vs. business-oriented shocks the bejeezus out of me. Say it ain’t so, larry! Say it ain’t so!!

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 8, 2009 3:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

well, isn't there something unique about a guy (i'd say in any industry these days) who spends his entire career in one place?

name all the current players who have spent, say, their entire career of at least ten seasons with one team. ain’t a long list, especially outside of new york.

by larry on Jan 8, 2009 3:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Why would that be?

1. You get paid tthe most in NY.
2. You (used to) win a ring every couple/three years.
3. You get great endorsement $.
4. You get stroked when you do well. And when you don’t, who cares? You leave with a bag of money.
5. If you’ve toiled in obscurity for years and are a seasoned player you probably can handle the glare – yes, even bask in it.
6. If you leave successfully you are set up to broadcast/coach for life.

I’d move, too. Money’s money, man. How many firms you worked for in your short career? I bet it’s more than one. Unique is one thing, and yes, it is. The reason is it many times does not pay to stay. You softie, 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 Jan 8, 2009 4:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

baldelli terms

The Red Sox did not announce terms of Baldelli’s contract, but a baseball source told the Globe that he will receive $500,000 guaranteed, and can earn another $1.75 million in bonuses solely for remaining on the active roster — in other words, his salary would be $2.25 million if he remains on the active roster all season.

On top of that, the 27-year-old also has significant bonuses based on plate appearances that could elevate the value of the contract to as high as $7.5 million, though that number is attainable only if he makes 600 plate appearances, which is highly unlikely.

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/01/sox_sign_baldel.html

by larry on Jan 8, 2009 12:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

also, you know hawk will be all over this

For perseverance despite his mitochondrial disorder, Baldelli was voted the winner of this year’s Tony Conigliaro Award, presented to a major league player who has overcome adversity through the attributes of spirit, determination and courage that were trademarks of Tony C. The award will be presented tonight at the Boston Baseball Writers’ Association of America’s annual dinner.

by larry on Jan 8, 2009 12:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

They couldn't call it the Dave Dravecky Award?

Farkin’ East Coast bias.

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 8, 2009 12:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

wouldn't you expect the

boston baseball writers association to kind of name their awards after boston athletes?

by larry on Jan 8, 2009 12:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

It's a joke. Laugh or don't laugh, but don't step on it.

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 8, 2009 12:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Ya know, that's the one award Yaz would never have won...

He’d have played through it.

"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 8, 2009 12:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

NICE

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 8, 2009 12:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm disappointed we didn't make a run at him

Not sure that he wanted to come here…but would have been a good fit. Not a hard salary to swallow either, if he doesn’t pan out.

The Swisher Trade and this are two negatives for KW this offseason.

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 8, 2009 12:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

twins fans pretending their team has not already won the 2009 central division title.

http://www.twinkietown.com/2009/1/8/713890/2009-al-central-win-projec

by larry on Jan 8, 2009 12:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Wow, based on those projections

we are 0.1 win above KC for 4th.

larry, where you trying to get some VIP Punto news??

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 8, 2009 12:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Season done - I'm out of here

Replacing "Chicago Tough" with "Cuban Pride"

by Brush Back on Jan 8, 2009 12:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Ride the Snake. The Snake is long.

KW’s not done. Coop’s not done. Walk’s not done. Cox is still teaching bunting. Ozzie is being desensitized.

We are a force of nature. I predict 25 years from now Getz wins the 2B poll. That’s right. 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 Jan 8, 2009 12:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

This is why they play the games...

“The projections expect Chicago to take a major step back on the mound after losing Vasquez and having Gavin Floyd regress.”

"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 8, 2009 12:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

i don't know why they play the games. people apparently don't watch either way.

by larry on Jan 8, 2009 12:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

They certainly don't play just to amass career statistics,

because those are meaningless, too. Ask Eddie C.

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 8, 2009 12:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

A’s among those chasing Cabrera
Posted by: Jon Heyman10:58 AM ET
The A’s are among a few teams looking at free agent shortstop Orlando Cabrera, according to league sources.

The A’s previously failed in their efforts to sign free-agent shortstop Rafael Furcal, who rebuffed Oakland’s $40-million, four-year bid. But it is apparent the A’s have concerns about longtime shortstop Bobby Crosby, who has an injury history. Cabrera might also be able to play second base, which could expand his options.

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 8, 2009 12:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

left this part out

The A’s also have concerns that Crosby may just suck.

by larry on Jan 8, 2009 1:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I thought that was a given

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 8, 2009 1:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Pedro

Dylan Hernandez (LA Times) has said the Dodgers are not in on Pedro, but the righty has narrowed his choices to two teams in each league. The Mets are one known suitor – Omar Minaya will meet with Pedro next week.

Cerrone also relays a Tom Verducci report from the MLB Network saying Martinez recently rejected a one-year, $7MM offer from an AL team. He must really dislike that team, because he’s not going to get that kind of money elsewhere.

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

by BobbySouthSide on Jan 8, 2009 1:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Source?

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 8, 2009 1:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs