Alexei Ramirez Community Projection
Alexei Ramirez is next up in our community projection project.
Alexei began the '08 season as the opening day center fielder, an experiment that only lasted two games. He played sporadically (and poorly) in over the season's first 6 weeks, before making Juan Uribe the White Sox version of Wally Pipp with a .304/.331/.502 line the rest of the season.
Can Ramirez post a full season's worth of those numbers? Does Cuban Pride affect your projection? Have we seen his peak performance? Can he increase his walk rate? Is his power maxed out?
As usual, contribute your entry by filling in the form after the jump.
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use my second one cheat
the first one had a slg% way too low for the other figures i punched in.
by e-gus on Feb 11, 2009 11:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Do any of you science nerds
know what the eff is going on on LOST?
"KenWO
no point in arguing with people who are blinded from reality..."
by Where Triples Go to Die on Nov 29, 2008 6:49 PM
by Illini0509 on Feb 12, 2009 12:07 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
nope.
but i did have a thought tonight….. what if daniel, IS jacob?
by BoeJouma on Feb 12, 2009 12:22 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Light is Kira too.
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 Feb 12, 2009 6:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I would say that Elenore or Elouise (whatever here name is)may be Jacob...
Since she is the only one that knows how to get back to the island…
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 Feb 12, 2009 2:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Elouise was the blond holding David hostage...
when he went to look at Jughead. That’s why she looked familiar to him; because its his mother.
I’m surprised no one has mentioned that this is NOT the first time we have seen her in LOST. Her first appearance (I believe) is when Desmond buys the engagement ring for Penny (Flashback). It was during the time Desmond was trying to figure out why he could see the future events for Charlie. She saw the man wear red shoes, watches him die, and tells Desmond that if she saved him then, that he would have died tomorrow in the tub. The key of her discussion with Desmond is that she tells him not to get married and the greatest thing he will ever do in his life is push a button (the code).
I don’t think she’s Jacob, but who knows? Without Desmond I wouldn’t have been watching this show since Season 2. Honestly, his character’s storyline is what moves this show forward. If he’s not in it, it just seems to be stuck in neutral.
by slydernelson on Feb 12, 2009 8:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
my bad: Its Eloise, not Elouise.
Plus, believe it or not this is the first episode ever that Desmond and Ben speak to each other. Kinda weird.
by slydernelson on Feb 12, 2009 8:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
wow
that is quite surprising
"KenWO
no point in arguing with people who are blinded from reality..."
by Where Triples Go to Die on Nov 29, 2008 6:49 PM
by Illini0509 on Feb 12, 2009 8:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
see i missed the first 2-3 seasons
so I bet i missed a ton… good analysis though.
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 Feb 13, 2009 7:44 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
A whole lot of retconning. A literary device that, in the wrong hands, can be quite obnoxious. And boy oh boy is it in the wrong hands.
by CatBrains on Feb 12, 2009 10:38 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
couldnt agree more
like why didnt Russo recognize Jin when she met him a few seasons ago.
They’re just stretching the story thin to cover the duration of the contract now, its pretty weak.
by e-gus on Feb 12, 2009 10:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
because at the point in time Russo hadn't met Jin yet...
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 Feb 12, 2009 3:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well then you open up a completely different can of worms.
This was seen with Faraday knocking on the hatch door in the past and meeting up with Desmond. Desmond then somehow never remembers this exchange the entire time he is dealing with Faraday, but does remember it years after he is off the island (with the weak cover that a “dream” caused him to remember)?
Time travel is a huge can of worms even if you stick with predestination, where even if you go back in time you can’t change anything. In fact, with predestination, if you go back in time you will only reinforce what has already occurred.
Predestination seems to be the route Lost wants to take, but they are hedging their bets a bit too much and taking liberties with the idea. This ends up being inconsistent because predestination is much too rigid of a concept for such liberties to really make any sense.
Aside: If you want to see a really really interesting and scientifically plausible movie on a different concept of time travel (one that involves new timelines each time you go back in time) check out Primer. It was made on a shoestring budget, but it still looks good, though they don’t dumb down the science involved at all, so it may take a few viewings to grasp it. Also, if you have seen it and don’t quite get it all, this timeline map helps explain it quite a bit.
by CatBrains on Feb 12, 2009 4:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think they did explain why she never recognized him
by showing she essentially goes off the reservation (ie killing her whole team). Then spent 16 years by herself. She always had met him but he looked quite different when he crashed on the island and in the first couple seasons, they never spent any time together where she could recognize him to trigger her memory. Again, we could go in circles in this debate but I do believe she always met him not that they hadn’t met yet.
FifthFeather.com
by El Duque's Raft on Feb 12, 2009 4:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah this show is getting kind of hammy
where are they going with this??? it is like they ran out of ideas and now this time travel crap is just another way to eat up my dvr space.
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 Feb 13, 2009 7:47 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Considering they only negotiated their contract to last 6 years
I doubt they’re running out of ideas as they get close to the end
FifthFeather.com
by El Duque's Raft on Feb 13, 2009 8:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Where's the field for Pride on this form, Cheat?
White Sox: Trying to roll a hard six.
by vince_ on Feb 12, 2009 12:22 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
yeah that occurred to me as well
*potential spoiler to those that havent seen*
For whatever reason, i knew dr. sheppard was going to be in that little transport cave
"KenWO
no point in arguing with people who are blinded from reality..."
by Where Triples Go to Die on Nov 29, 2008 6:49 PM
by Illini0509 on Feb 12, 2009 12:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
sorry meant to respond to bj
"KenWO
no point in arguing with people who are blinded from reality..."
by Where Triples Go to Die on Nov 29, 2008 6:49 PM
by Illini0509 on Feb 12, 2009 12:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Why bother? DeLuca calls him the best player in Chicago, "5 tools" specifically!
When scouts talk about the elusive five-tool player, look no further than Ramirez. He has speed, a strong arm and can hit for power and for average. And when it comes to defense, he looks good in center field, second base or — his best position — shortstop.
‘’It feels good knowing I’m going to the position I love,‘’ Ramirez said through interpreter Lou Hernandez, the Sox’ director of public relations. ’’It’s the position that I’m naturally best at. I think the transition is going to be good.’’
Also, Cheat, you left out the “clutch” category:
Ramirez’s glove is only half the story. He has emerged as an offensive threat feared by opponents. He proved himself to be one of the best clutch hitters in Chicago, batting .321 with 27 RBI with two outs and runners in scoring position last season.
http://www.suntimes.com/sports/deluca/1426779,CST-SPT-deluca12.article
"A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores. "
Klinger
by Chiburb on Feb 12, 2009 8:15 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I can't wait to make WU eat his words, when Alexei kicks aSS.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Feb 12, 2009 7:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure what to make of Ramirez.
I picked him to do just a bit less than last year, but I could see anything from total collapse to an All-Star type season. He’s probably the hardest player to peg.
by The Jerry Royster Experience on Feb 12, 2009 9:06 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
i chose for mild regression
assuming he remains consistent at swinging at anything on the first pitch.
by onlysoxfaninboston on Feb 12, 2009 9:09 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
because he is not known to adjust?
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 Feb 12, 2009 3:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I did the same thing,
except that I had him more patient at the plate (actually doubling his walk total).
by palehose67 on Feb 12, 2009 9:30 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Your kidding Jer you chose the other way?
You the beacon of optimism? In all seriousness I think he does better than last year. He walks a bit more and still has a good contact rate. .820 OPS
"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 Feb 12, 2009 3:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
On a completely different subject...
The one part of the team that I can’t quite figure is the bullpen.
Assuming everyone’s healthy, these guys are locks for the team -
Jenks
Linebrink
Thornton
Dotel
That leaves three slots open. Probably Russell gets one, and either Richard or Marquez (whoever isn’t the fifth starter) gets another. Who gets the third? Poreda? Am I forgetting anyone? Doesn’t seem like there’s much depth at the moment.
by The Jerry Royster Experience on Feb 12, 2009 9:21 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
the depth chart comes in handy for such things
http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/team/depth_chart/index.jsp?c_id=cws
"Still, there is considerable evidence that Mr. Williams was truly sick, including the fact that he has since died."
by larry on Feb 12, 2009 9:43 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Article on Jenks
I guess its nothing you didn’t know already- Jenks was fat and lazy on the Angels. Couldn’t find the article in question on si.com. Interesting read though.
by Off the bus running on Feb 12, 2009 9:41 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Carl is collecting the last three years into a book
also, palehose 9 starts sunday
But Frank Thomas was always his own guy, he always lived by some sort of code that wasn’t especially clear to anyone but him.
by U-God on Feb 12, 2009 9:43 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
and just noticed wiz's fanshot
But Frank Thomas was always his own guy, he always lived by some sort of code that wasn’t especially clear to anyone but him.
by U-God on Feb 12, 2009 9:51 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
don't worry. the robbie alomar story was only posted about four times. you look great compared to those people.
"Still, there is considerable evidence that Mr. Williams was truly sick, including the fact that he has since died."
by larry on Feb 12, 2009 9:53 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Alomar infected his bird with HIV - according to sources
anytime you like sunshine
by hoodlight on Feb 12, 2009 9:57 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
interesting
I thought Richard Gere and the gerbil was awkward…but this takes the cake and paints and ugly picture.
Was it a parakeet?
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 12, 2009 10:53 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Royals think they're better than us...
Nothing too surprising I guess, but they picked the Twins over themselves by a lot. http://www.royalsreview.com/2009/2/12/757109/gut-response-are-the-royal
by StevenKerr on Feb 12, 2009 10:00 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
they've been doing that for something like the last 3-4 years
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Feb 12, 2009 10:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
-sun rises, sun falls-
-royals fans picks themselves to finish ahead of White Sox.-
“What is things guaranteed to happen?”
"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 Feb 12, 2009 3:38 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Nationals with too many outfielders
Think the White Sox could make a deal for MIlledge?
by shaftr on Feb 12, 2009 10:59 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
so that we could have too many outfielders?
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Feb 12, 2009 11:02 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
it's what the cool teams do.
"Still, there is considerable evidence that Mr. Williams was truly sick, including the fact that he has since died."
by larry on Feb 12, 2009 11:15 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I count two
the rest just play the outfield.
by shaftr on Feb 12, 2009 11:20 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
they don't have too many outfielders per se.
they have too many corner outfielders. which doesn’t get solved when you trade your CF.
"Still, there is considerable evidence that Mr. Williams was truly sick, including the fact that he has since died."
by larry on Feb 12, 2009 11:20 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
dukes could play cf
lets get dukes actually.
ive heard hes a nice guy.
by e-gus on Feb 12, 2009 11:30 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing says "I love you" like a picture message of a gun

Chicago White Sox Examiner — Your what hurts?
by UribeAuction on Feb 12, 2009 12:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the accompanying text:
First base
Second base
Third base
Home run
[whistle] yeah
I love you
I do
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Feb 12, 2009 3:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Is that Scottie Pippen's phone?
Apologies for the 14-year old reference.
"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 Feb 12, 2009 3:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
it does when you don't have a CF in the first place
or you do have one, but he plays left field, and is projected to not play much at all or play at second base.
by Daniel Berlyn on Feb 12, 2009 11:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Floyd for Milledge. Bam. Get it done Kenny.
My president is white.
by JoeCoolMan24 on Feb 12, 2009 4:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds great
Let’s have even less pitching going into the season!
by Crede's Crew on Feb 12, 2009 4:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I wasn't kidding or anything.
My president is white.
by JoeCoolMan24 on Feb 12, 2009 4:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
My bad
I’ve been slow all week, or all year, or forever…
by Crede's Crew on Feb 12, 2009 4:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If it is any consolation, I WOULD like to get Milledge
But not for Floyd. Poreda maybe?
My president is white.
by JoeCoolMan24 on Feb 12, 2009 4:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ageing sluggers not a problem says expert - we should be fine then
The “bean counters” mistake quantity for quality of performance. Yes, on the whole, 27 to 29 year olds usually will have a higher volume of stats because their bodies are younger, with a smaller build-up of injuries over time. These younger players play in more games and have more at-bats or innings pitched per season, on average, as compared to older players.
The actual peak season for baseball players is 34 to 37 years old. Those players who stay relatively healthy up to those ages will perform better than their younger selves. The older player has had years of training and performance, which gives that player a significant advantage over the more inexperienced player or pitcher.
anytime you like sunshine
by hoodlight on Feb 12, 2009 11:48 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
This so called expert is your drinking buddy, isn't it?
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 12, 2009 12:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
it's from a very reputable source
Dr Eugene R Twatenburg from the Society of Hardball Intellect Training and Education or SHITE for short.
anytime you like sunshine
by hoodlight on Feb 12, 2009 12:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it would be safe to assume
that most Shiite Muslims wouldn’t have a vast knowledge of baseball analysis. Though, they could be interesting drinking buddies.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 12, 2009 12:11 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
you added an extra 'i' in
anytime you like sunshine
by hoodlight on Feb 12, 2009 12:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and you added an 'e' in aging
but who’s counting
But Frank Thomas was always his own guy, he always lived by some sort of code that wasn’t especially clear to anyone but him.
by U-God on Feb 12, 2009 12:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that's the correct spelling where I come from
anytime you like sunshine
by hoodlight on Feb 12, 2009 12:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
just looked that up
damn you and your loopholes
But Frank Thomas was always his own guy, he always lived by some sort of code that wasn’t especially clear to anyone but him.
by U-God on Feb 12, 2009 12:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I dont think bobby needs your backup...
half the time you don’t even go back and read a post after you make an outlandish rebuttle.
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 Feb 12, 2009 4:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
is this never-ending with you?
i don’t believe your high school self was flipping cars in chicago when y2k occurred. honestly, go blow it out your ass
But Frank Thomas was always his own guy, he always lived by some sort of code that wasn’t especially clear to anyone but him.
by U-God on Feb 12, 2009 5:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
well, you can believe what you want.I have no reason to lie.
my mommy and daddy didn’t have to hold my hand through life and force me to go out and play… I went and did things on my own. I am just furious with you, because you will discount my opinion and when I rebuttle and give you the facts you run. If you didn’t always run from situations you would be a lot better off on this board and in life.
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 Feb 13, 2009 7:50 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I sense some tension...drop the gloves!
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 13, 2009 9:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I know, I was trying to make a joke
that bombed horrendously.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 12, 2009 12:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the ones that bomb horrendously are usually Sunis
anytime you like sunshine
by hoodlight on Feb 12, 2009 12:21 PM CST up reply actions 6 recs
That my friend, was nice!
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 12, 2009 12:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and worthy a rec
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Feb 12, 2009 12:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'll second that!
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 12, 2009 12:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ROFL!!!
BEAT ME TO IT!
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 Feb 12, 2009 4:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like someone doesn't understand selection bias.
by The Jerry Royster Experience on Feb 12, 2009 12:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and some of the folks who claim to understand selection bias actually don't either
selection bias is a bitch yo
by onlysoxfaninboston on Feb 12, 2009 12:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well it has moved off 27
But only like to 29-30.
"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 Feb 12, 2009 3:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Where the fuck are
Yadel Marti and Yasser Gomez? And what are their uniform #’s.
"I am not going out like SSH. "
by WTGTD, 12/3/08
by ballyb on Feb 12, 2009 12:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Top Ten Messages Left on Alex Rodriguez's Answering Machine
10. “Hey, it’s Mark McGwire. Want to get together this week and not talk about the past?”
9. “Joe Torre here — thanks for helping book sales”
8. “Could you find a steroid that keeps you from choking in the playoffs?”
7. “Are you worried this will taint all the championships you didn’t win?”
6. “It’s Bernie Madoff. Nice try but I’m still the most hated man in New York”
5. “Michael Phelps here. Got any snacks?”
4. “This is Sammy Sosa. Just pretend you don’t speak English”
3. “Michael Phelps again. Did I call you or did you call me?”
2. “Hey, it’s Rod Blagojevich — I’ll say you’re innocent, if you say I am”
1. “It’s Madonna. You got a phone number for Jeter?”
http://lateshow.cbs.com/latenight/lateshow/top_ten/index/php/20090209.phtml
#4 ftw!
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Feb 12, 2009 12:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
help is on the way bobby
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLnmy6cNo7Q
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Feb 12, 2009 12:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Why???? There's 1:59 of my life now gone
Replacing "Chicago Tough" with "Cuban Pride"
by Brush Back on Feb 12, 2009 12:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
at least I didn't link the 2:01 version
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Fa41HOJ_iI
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Feb 12, 2009 1:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I tried this one year
not a Vermont T-Bear, but some FTD Teddy Bear. I figured all the ladies get flowers, lets get the wife a teddy bear. Bad Idea….and she let me know about it.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 12, 2009 1:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Have you considered plastic sheets and a can of whipped cream?
"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 Feb 12, 2009 1:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No...plastic sheets and oil, yes.
To clarify, I didn’t send that to her work though.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 12, 2009 1:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
All i want for valentines day is,
Christopher Michael Michaels back online and posting like the Managing Editor is supposed to.
I am going to ask you one time, and i'm gonna ask you nice. Where the fuck is Ringo bitch.
by ElDiablo on Feb 12, 2009 1:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If that's gonna happen, he better get it out of his system in Spring Training. CM made us slump last September.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Feb 12, 2009 8:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Blades of Glory.....
That guy must be based on his brother. Chaz Michael Michaels…. that’s why i think Christopher Michaels should now only be referred to as Christopher Michael Michaels
I am going to ask you one time, and i'm gonna ask you nice. Where the fuck is Ringo bitch.
by ElDiablo on Feb 12, 2009 9:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Which one of you JA's wrote this?
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 12, 2009 1:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
OT - Happy 200th Abe!

"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 Feb 12, 2009 1:41 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
I bet Q! does this at least 3-times a game
Although he doesn’t name names, Strawberry relates how team members picked out girls from the stands for quickies. He once watched a pitcher march a frisky fan to a private room for oral sex: “I was jealous. When I saw her heading back to her seat, I gave her a sign. She smiled, turned right back around, and met me in that same little room . . . I had to be quick and run back out on the field.”
Another time, “I was in the clubhouse, having one last quickie with this cute little Florida girl. Charlie Samuels, the equipment manager, came in and caught us. He just stood there shaking his head while I finished up.”
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 12, 2009 2:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
BA 4 times per game (mostly with women)
That’s gotta be a real treat for the ladies around the 7th-8th inning…good and sweaty!
"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 Feb 12, 2009 2:24 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I understand he isn't that picky when it comes to the women, either.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 12, 2009 3:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"Shaking his head" is a double entendre, of course.
EVERYBODY PICK US FOR 3RD OR 4TH SO I DINK WE DOIN POOTY GOO
Sox Machine
by Sox Machine on Feb 12, 2009 3:02 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Absolutely!
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 12, 2009 3:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Heard on Chicago sports radio last night
that (a source revealed that) if you like to bet on NBA games, your best bets are Saturday night home teams, because the players are busy showing off and playing hard (so to speak) for their “girlfriends” in the stands.
Kind of like Goodfellas in reverse…Fridays for the wives and Saturdays for the Goomahs.
"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 Feb 12, 2009 3:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
do you like to bet on baseball?
anytime you like sunshine
by hoodlight on Feb 12, 2009 3:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Generally, no.
When it comes to the Sox/Cubs series, I’ll usually have a couple of bets out there with friends that are (sadly) Cubs fans.
I do have a $10 bet placed at Rio in Las Vegas for the Sox to win the World Series. I got 18 to 1 odds.
"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 Feb 12, 2009 3:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
another reason to love the nba
"KenWO
no point in arguing with people who are blinded from reality..."
by Where Triples Go to Die on Nov 29, 2008 6:49 PM
by Illini0509 on Feb 12, 2009 4:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Haven't watched a game since the Jordan era
It takes a lot of effort just to get past the egos and salaries and be an MLB fan. The NBA isn’t even on my radar.
"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 Feb 12, 2009 4:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
kakow!
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Feb 12, 2009 3:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So, are we saying
these players really like to keep their head in the game?
"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 Feb 12, 2009 3:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Feb 12, 2009 8:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
thats ka ka kow.
different!
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Feb 12, 2009 8:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I know, but it reminded me of it, so I posted it! geeeeez. :)
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Feb 13, 2009 9:54 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
*ka ka kaw
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Feb 12, 2009 8:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I miss that show. *tear*
but I heard they might do a movie!
by slydernelson on Feb 12, 2009 8:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yes
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0901469/
"KenWO
no point in arguing with people who are blinded from reality..."
by Where Triples Go to Die on Nov 29, 2008 6:49 PM
by Illini0509 on Feb 12, 2009 8:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i don't see it as a tv show.
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Feb 12, 2009 8:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That little shit Cera is refusing to do it
Even though he plays George Michael in every movie.
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 Feb 12, 2009 9:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Jeffrey Tambor said he's going to get Cera to do it.
and I agree. AD is a lot more artsy than most of what he’s been in lately, not to mention funnier. I still like the guy and I don’t mind him cashing in, but I just don’t see how that’s a bad proposition for him. It’s the show that made him famous, right?
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Feb 12, 2009 10:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly
Plus, I bet Maeby is a real fox by now.
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 Feb 12, 2009 10:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
kenny williams laughs at early PECOTA projection and refuses to sign bobby abreu; in response, BP reduces win total by 1
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/fantasy/dc/index.php
ABREEEEEEEEEEEEEUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Still, there is considerable evidence that Mr. Williams was truly sick, including the fact that he has since died."
by larry on Feb 12, 2009 4:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
shouldn't you be getting your wetsuit on and sharpening your harpoon?
"Still, there is considerable evidence that Mr. Williams was truly sick, including the fact that he has since died."
by larry on Feb 12, 2009 4:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually yes...we've got an 8:30 (eastern) first pitch
So I should probably get on that (no pun intended)
by Crede's Crew on Feb 12, 2009 5:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
better than cowley's twitter?
i dunno. sky kalkman doesn’t seem the type to make witty jokes about OC.
"Still, there is considerable evidence that Mr. Williams was truly sick, including the fact that he has since died."
by larry on Feb 12, 2009 4:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
links
‘BABIP: Progressing and Regressing Groundball Out Rates’ By Baseball Analysis at Tufts
http://baseballanalysts.com/archives/2009/02/babip_progressi.php
Tango’s post http://www.insidethebook.com/ee/index.php/site/comments/babip_and_shifts/
‘The many faces of average’ by Sky Kalkman
http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/the-many-faces-of-average/
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Feb 12, 2009 7:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The Prodigal Son Returns (Pending Physical)
http://deadspin.com/5152626/the-prodigal-son-returns-pending-physical
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Feb 12, 2009 7:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Mike Tyson To Read Write A Book
http://deadspin.com/5152523/mike-tyson-to-read-write-a-book
great headline!
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Feb 12, 2009 7:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
OT
good bulls game (well not good, but close) on tnt
"KenWO
no point in arguing with people who are blinded from reality..."
by Where Triples Go to Die on Nov 29, 2008 6:49 PM
by Illini0509 on Feb 12, 2009 8:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Vinny Del Negro needs to go away
Mafia-style. What a worthless coach. Who the fuck ever considers using Thabo “I’m bad at basketball but since everyone has a hard-on for tall guards I play” Sefolosha for the inbounds pass when he hasn’t done anything of substance for the whole game? Trade Del Negro for Mike Fratello pleaseeeeee.
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 Feb 12, 2009 9:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He absolutely needs to go
and Paxson isn’t far behind him. Del Negro is in so far over his head it is stunning to watch. He looks, acts and they play completely clueless.
by jc2313 on Feb 12, 2009 10:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
At least Noah and Tyrus are making Paxson look semi-competent at this point
And Reinsdorf has so much faith in him it really doesn’t matter how poorly he fucks up. Del Negro can’t go anywhere because the loveable JR doesn’t want to be paying 3 coaches at the same time (still owe Skiles several million).
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 Feb 12, 2009 10:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i remembered trade rumors a couple offseasons ago where
pax held back on giving up deng, gordon, noce for garnett, or something similar to that. do you think there was more than a grain of truth to those rumors?
by onlysoxfaninboston on Feb 12, 2009 10:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The KG and Pau Gasol trades were very real
Before the 2006 draft Paxson offered Minnesota Chandler, Deng, and the #2 pick for Kevin Garnett, and McHale said no.
The Bulls were pretty close to trading for Gasol in 2007 (I think the offer was Gordon, Thabo, Nocioni, and PJ Brown) but they wanted Deng and Paxson said no. Then a year later, the Bulls were willing to trade more of their assets, but the Grizz just wanted a straight salary dump, so they shipped him to LA for Kwame Brown and a draft pick.
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 Feb 13, 2009 5:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He'll always be criticized for not getting either guy
But, really he threw all his chips at McHale and was turned down. It wasn’t his fault. I blame him and Reinsdorf for being so fucking retarded as to pay Ben Wallace 60 million dollars when he was clearly declining as a player. Also, giving Nocioni 35 million dollars when he is also old and shitty when Luol Deng was due for a big extension was a horrendous deal as well.
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 Feb 13, 2009 5:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Traded Alridge for TT
and passed on Brandon Roy . . . cannot give him credit for that.
by jc2313 on Feb 12, 2009 11:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Aldridge isn't that good
Brandon Roy had injury concerns, that’s why a bunch of teams passed on him. The Bulls needed frontcourt help, so Tyrus was the way to go (Or Aldridge if they wanted the safe pick). Blame Skiles for being a total dipshit and not developing Thomas. He’s been starting the majority of this season, and lo and behold he’s playing like a very good player. Think it was just magic that he is playing well now and looked like a child the past 2?
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 Feb 13, 2009 5:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I wanted Roy . . .
injuries were not a real factor and I wouldn’t say a bunch of teams passed on him, he was drafted 6th overall. I don’t think when you draft 2nd, that you draft based on need and that is what they did, IMO.
And we don’t need to discuss how good Aldridge is . . . he is clearly better than TT at this point and was a better fit at the time. They needed someone that could SCORE from the low post and TT will likely never provide that.
by jc2313 on Feb 14, 2009 8:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Aldridge is a jump shooter for the most part
"KenWO
no point in arguing with people who are blinded from reality..."
by Where Triples Go to Die on Nov 29, 2008 6:49 PM
by Illini0509 on Feb 14, 2009 9:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Call him whatever you
like, he scores from the post . . . whether it is via jump shot or fadeaway most of the time is irrelevant.
by jc2313 on Feb 14, 2009 10:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
or not
Though he’s 6-foot-11, Aldridge is an excellent shooter for his size and gets a lot of his points off jumpers. Nearly two-thirds of his shots came from outside the immediate basket area, and nearly a third of his tries were long twos
http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/players/hollinger?playerId=2983
"KenWO
no point in arguing with people who are blinded from reality..."
by Where Triples Go to Die on Nov 29, 2008 6:49 PM
by Illini0509 on Feb 14, 2009 10:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
whatever
we’re essentially splitting hairs, he can score in the post…
"KenWO
no point in arguing with people who are blinded from reality..."
by Where Triples Go to Die on Nov 29, 2008 6:49 PM
by Illini0509 on Feb 14, 2009 10:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
agreed VDN has to go
I can’t imagine what functional human being actively takes rose out of the lineup and inserts thabo at that juncture
"KenWO
no point in arguing with people who are blinded from reality..."
by Where Triples Go to Die on Nov 29, 2008 6:49 PM
by Illini0509 on Feb 13, 2009 2:48 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Selig could make Aaron HR King again?
http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/braves/stories/2009/02/12/hank_aaron_selig.html
So, what, every record that was set or broken from the 90s to 2005 are just set back with proper proof? Dumbass.
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 Feb 12, 2009 9:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
just talk, nothing more
has there been any proper polling on this matter? i would think that the majority of fans would not want to repeal records from this era, or even give it an asterisk.
by onlysoxfaninboston on Feb 12, 2009 9:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Selig should have an asterisk after HIS name...
"A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores. "
Klinger
by Chiburb on Feb 13, 2009 8:37 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
aaron took amphetamines. he broke mlb rules, too. what a disgrace.
"Still, there is considerable evidence that Mr. Williams was truly sick, including the fact that he has since died."
by larry on Feb 13, 2009 9:02 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

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