Wilder Bilked Money from Sox to Fund his Struggling Gay Bar
As Wilder was ascending through the Sox organization, he was pursuing a costly dream of owning a nightclub in Phoenix, where he lives.
According to documents obtained by the Tribune, Wilder in November 2006 opened a night spot, Club Burn, that operated "at a great loss" despite being voted Phoenix's top gay bar in 2007. Records show it lost about $570,000 in a matter of months and closed its doors in January 2008.
In a brief telephone interview, Wilder disputed how much money he lost on Club Burn. He declined to discuss the allegations that cost him his Sox job and then hung up the phone. He has not responded to numerous messages since. His attorney also declined to comment.
Wilder at one point owned six homes in the Phoenix area before selling two, according to records. Records also show he made about $185,000 in 2007. Last month, Wilder filed a petition with Family Court in Arizona seeking to lower his child support payments. He indicated he was making $7.25 an hour, or roughly $15,000 a year.
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by The Cheat on Feb 22, 2009 10:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Best. Headline. Ever.
Actually the 2005 headline(s) are better I’m sure. But, this is still comedy gold. I wonder how much he’ll get for for the movie rights. It’s like Fargo with a gay bar and baseball.
by hitlesswonder on Feb 22, 2009 10:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Here's one of his $250,000 bonus babies from the Dominican
''Those guys deserve a little slack,'' Konerko said. ''And I know that no one deserves slack when you are judged in the end because that's just professional sports, and you will always get hammered if you don't do well. But as far as going into a season, [Williams has] kind of earned the right to have everyone say, 'Well, let's wait and see.' I think he's earned that.''
by ChicagoPete on Feb 23, 2009 5:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
wtf?
How did I know ChicagoPete was going to be on a hiatus until something that he could relate to was made news worthy… Nice picture, did make that your desktop wall paper?
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 23, 2009 7:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Another one of Wilder's top athletes from the Islands (ie, Stony & Blue)
Wilder Bilked Money from Sox to Fund Struggling Gay Bar
by ChicagoPete on Feb 23, 2009 11:56 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
nice sig
db
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 23, 2009 12:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It is a nice sig
It’s the funniest thing I’ve ever read on here – ranks right up there with the day you rationalized ALL CAPS SPELLING.
Wilder Bilked Money from Sox to Fund Struggling Gay Bar
by ChicagoPete on Feb 23, 2009 12:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Man, you havn't read many of KeNwO4Life's postings...
search through those if you want some side splitting laughter. Especially the early ones…
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 23, 2009 2:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No, I'm pretty sure nothing will ever beat BILLS OF LADING
by Trooper on Feb 23, 2009 6:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
why, because i am one of the very few people on here that has a job?
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 23, 2009 9:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
// pin drops
and everyone hears 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 24, 2009 8:03 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Jim's is pretty good too
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Feb 23, 2009 6:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You didn't HAVE to...
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
by winningugly on Feb 23, 2009 7:47 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
wow
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 22, 2009 10:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Related
Feds investigating longtime GM Bowden for bonus skimming
“Special assistant” Jose Rijo resigned, or at least to an indefinite leave of absence yesterday, presumably under pressure from the federal investigation and the mob forming behind the $1.5M they wasted on whateverhisnameis.
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by The Cheat on Feb 22, 2009 10:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
In the interest of providing a broader picture...
Club burn on Yelp (Three stars, haven’t gotten to the reviews yet)
More reviews from “GayCities” (a great place to gossip!)
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by The Cheat on Feb 22, 2009 10:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Should have read on, it gets good...
Even the bartenders don’t have shirts. Wow. Unless you count a bowtie as a type of shirt.
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by The Cheat on Feb 22, 2009 10:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
$570,000 in a few months?
That must have been some club.
by Grinder in Training on Feb 22, 2009 10:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
rofl!!!!
these are classic! esp when the bill of ladings flow is slow…
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 23, 2009 3:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yet another entry in the long line of stories with the "gay bars" tag.
Cashing checks and having sex.
by MarketMaker on Feb 22, 2009 10:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
so when will SoB take over this thread and make queer jokes?
by onlysoxfaninboston on Feb 22, 2009 11:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
THESE BILLS OF LADING AREN'T GONNA WRITE THEMSELVES
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by The Cheat on Feb 22, 2009 11:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
EVERY THURSDAY AT CLUB BURN
EASTERN EUROPEAN NIGHT – WHERE YOUR MADONNA OUTFIT AND GET IN FREE!
''Those guys deserve a little slack,'' Konerko said. ''And I know that no one deserves slack when you are judged in the end because that's just professional sports, and you will always get hammered if you don't do well. But as far as going into a season, [Williams has] kind of earned the right to have everyone say, 'Well, let's wait and see.' I think he's earned that.''
by ChicagoPete on Feb 23, 2009 5:15 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs
eastern european, nice touch
and nice to see you back chicagopete
by onlysoxfaninboston on Feb 23, 2009 5:44 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
funny.
welcome back you fat, h*mo POS!
So, if I am reading the two options correctly . . .
we can either a) keep dye or b) trade dye . . . is that you Phil Rogers?
by jc2313 on Dec 11, 2008 4:53 PM CST up reply recommended Unrec 1
by Where Triples Go to Die on Feb 23, 2009 8:31 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
why thank you :-)
Wilder Bilked Money from Sox to Fund Struggling Gay Bar
by ChicagoPete on Feb 23, 2009 11:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
THESE CHECKS AINT GOING TO CASH THEMSELVES
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 23, 2009 8:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i think this thread could use
the phrase “not that there’s anything wrong with that”
Kom, op baby. Kom maar op.
by onlysoxfaninboston on Feb 22, 2009 11:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i'll tell you where to shove that bonus money.
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Feb 22, 2009 11:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If you just glance at Club Burn
It sorta looks like Club Bum…
"would've been a sweep if pablo was here" -Kenwo-
by Hazymania on Feb 22, 2009 11:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
also.
the yelp comments are excellent
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Feb 22, 2009 11:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
White Sox Scouting: We work hard, we play hard.
I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.
by thatshortkid on Feb 22, 2009 11:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
hot stuff coming through!
everybody dance now!
I'm like a laser, six-string razor. I've got a mouth like an alligator
by Nordhagen on Feb 23, 2009 9:08 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What a fantastic episode
“He didn’t get you gay, did he?”
by CWSKeith on Feb 23, 2009 10:33 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You know your club is gonna have a hard time making it
when the name reminds its patrons where that irritating sensation in their genitals came from
by 3E8 on Feb 23, 2009 12:13 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
So anyway....
Did anyone catch MLBN this weekend featuring Tom Seaver’s 300th win at the Yankees and an all-time classic featuring Pudge Fisk’s Opening Day return to Boston in 1981? Pudge hit a 3-run dinger against his former team to put the Sox ahead for good in the 8th inning. You got to see Burns, Hoyt and even Ed Farmer doing some outstanding pitching. And the final out…a pop up to the great Rusty Kuntz in CF.
But the big fun from the Fisk game was that it was announced by Harry Caray and Jimmy Piersall, which was more entertaining than an entire season of Hawk and DJ. Harry commented that he was thrilled to be on WGN TV because it could be seen it 46 states, so now all of Jimmy’s ex-wives could watch the game. He went on to say that most of Jimmy’s old girlfriends were not watching the game because they were probably dead. Jimmy told Harry he was glad to be on in 46 states because now the games were being shown in all of the taverns Harry liked to go to.
Also, at one point Harry pointed out that the lowest Opening Day attendance for that day was in Seattle where they only drew 33,000 fans and the Cubs had the 2nd lowest attendance with 38,000. Jimmy said something like, “Seattle? They’re lucky they got that. You have to pay people to go to those games.”
Maybe you had to be there for it to be truly funny…but I LOL’d on several occasions. Classic…just classic.
"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 23, 2009 9:10 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I enjoyed the high-tech "HOLY COW!" that flashed on the screen when Fisk homered in the 8th. That (in some form) needs to be added to the current Sox broadcasts...
by CWSKeith on Feb 23, 2009 10:35 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, the ancient "CG" system and sparse use of instant replay was interesting
compared to the continual on-screen stats and replays after nearly every pitch of today.
"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 23, 2009 11:01 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It was great but I dont think that was Piersall
My favorite Harry Quote from the game:
"...and Ms. Boston just walked by in a red/yellow sweater."
"Theres a lot of Ms Bostons at Fenway tonight."
"Well, maybe shes Miss greater Boston, shes about an eleven and a half."
-Harry Carey and Joe McConnell(?), opening day, Sox @ BoSox, 1981.
by e-gus on Feb 23, 2009 11:00 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, that was definitely Jimmy.
Harry would leave for the middle innings to work the radio booth and then come back for the last few innings.
"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 23, 2009 11:03 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
well if you say so
OPOS
"...and Ms. Boston just walked by in a red/yellow sweater."
"Theres a lot of Ms Bostons at Fenway tonight."
"Well, maybe shes Miss greater Boston, shes about an eleven and a half."
-Harry Carey and Joe McConnell(?), opening day, Sox @ BoSox, 1981.
by e-gus on Feb 23, 2009 2:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Jerry Owens
In an interview on WSCR this morning, JO revealed that he has been working out with a former gold medal-winning “sprint coach” over the winter, to work on improving his running abilities. With a little hitting instruction from “Walk,” he’ll be good to go.
"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 23, 2009 9:38 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Can PED's be far behind?
I believe Tim Montgomery is already in jail.
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
by winningugly on Feb 23, 2009 9:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think Marion Jones is his coach
so hopefully he’ll be OK.
"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 23, 2009 9:57 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
i wonder if we'll see WIlder do an episode of Scandalmakers
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Feb 23, 2009 10:20 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
he shoulda opened club burn
around clark and addison.
by Hatchetm on Feb 23, 2009 10:59 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Cub bashing is always entertaining.
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 23, 2009 12:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
GLENDALE, Ariz. – Gordon Beckham is about to get a rookie wake-up call this morning.
During Sunday’s practice, Beckham was part of a conversation in which Harold Baines’ name was brought up.
The first-round pick of the White Sox last June then asked, "Who is Harold Baines?’’
He will find out this morning, with manager Ozzie Guillen scheduled to stop practice and explain to Beckham who Baines is in front of the whole team, as well as present him with a trophy that has a picture of Baines and all of his accomplishments.
http://blogs.suntimes.com/whitesox/2009/02/who_is_harold_baines.html
by larry on Feb 23, 2009 11:12 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
and Beckham won't understand one word Ozzie says.
Leaving him (still) ignorant of Harold.
"I never had sex with that Governor" -
Roland Burris
by Chiburb on Feb 23, 2009 11:20 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that's good...
damn, it would be like so much awesome if ozzie would participate on this blog and talk some smack…
by onlysoxfaninboston on Feb 23, 2009 2:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That is fantastic.
Bainsey, I’m sure, will say nothing and smile.
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
by winningugly on Feb 23, 2009 11:23 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Screw Baines
He still owes me an autograph from 1981, when he almost ran over my foot in his Porsche, high-tailing it out of the players lot at old Comiskey.
"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 23, 2009 11:43 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Resentment kills, 'gater.
You teaching your twins to harbor 28-year grudges?
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
by winningugly on Feb 23, 2009 11:50 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
GLENDALE, Ariz. – Gordon Beckham will never forget who Harold Baines is now, that’s for sure.
The entire organization was in attendance for Monday morning’s on-field meeting, one Beckham – the team’s first-round selection from last season – will always remember.
After addressing the team about the schedule over the next few days, bench coach Joey Cora then said, "We’re going to play a game, ‘Who am I?’ Maybe a couple of you guys will know exactly who this person is?‘’
Cora then started reading off stats about games played, hits, extra-base hits, at the end of each one all but screaming "ALL TIME!’’ to emphasize how important these numbers were. Cora then pointed out that for those that haven’t been to U.S. Cellular Field there is also a statue in right field of this player in outfield walkway.
Cora then held up a black and white photo of Baines and said, "I wonder who it is, let’s take a crack at it.‘’
Beckham immediately spoke up, knowing whom the presentation was directed at.
"Harold Baines, he’s [Jerry] Reinsdorf’s favorite player,‘’ Beckham said, as his teammates and coaches started sarcastically applauding.
It was on Sunday, when Beckham dug himself into the hole, having a conversation with catcher A.J. Pierzynski. A conversation he was compelled to explain to the entire organization after Cora’s "presentation,‘’ and after Baines mockingly shook Beckham’s hand to introduce himself, and then signed a picture for Beckham.
"A.J. asked why I was No. 80. And I said, ‘I don’t know. What number do you think they should have given me?’ AJ goes, ‘I thought they were going to un-retire Harold’s number for you.’ And I said, ’Who’s Harold?’ Obviously with him walking around here, I knew who Harold Baines was.‘’
"Or did you?’’ Pierzynski then shouted from the gathering.
Beckham’s response?
"Now I know.’’
http://blogs.suntimes.com/whitesox/2009/02/beckham_meet_harold.html
by larry on Feb 23, 2009 11:44 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Bench coach Joey Cora led the prank by playing a game of “Who am I” as the team circled around him.
“He’s a special person,” Cora said.
“This person is ranked 18th in games played, ALL-TIME, in Major League Baseball.”
“No. 26, ALL-TIME, in Major League Baseball, in at-bats.”
“No. 28, ALL-TIME, in Major League Baseball, with 1,628 RBIs.”
“Total bases, 33rd, ALL-TIME, in Major League Baseball.”
“Forty-first in hits, ALL-TIME, 2,886 base hits.”
“50th, ALL-TIME, in extra-base hits, with 921.”
Cora rambled on with more achievements of this player.
“It’s unbelievable,” Cora adds. “This guy should be in the Hall of Fame.”
“He was clutch, too, wasn’t he?” general manager Kenny Williams said.
“By the way, whoever hasn’t played (at U.S. Cellular Field), there’s a statue in right field of this guy,” said Cora, who pulls out a black and white photo of the player.
“I wonder who it is? Let’s take a crack at it,” Cora concluded.
by larry on Feb 23, 2009 11:52 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thats some great stuff.
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 23, 2009 5:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
AJ... always in the middle of something!
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 23, 2009 12:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Watching the old games on MLBN
Is it me or did everyone back in the day look “skinny”?
I wonder what happened? Hmmmm…
"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 23, 2009 11:44 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
sure.
but tighter uniforms and no weight lifting also help.
by larry on Feb 23, 2009 11:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
They grow 'em bigger these days.
Billy Ripken was asked about what he preferred – new ballparks or old ballparks – and said he preferred the new ones. “Since the old ballparks were built when the average height of a player was 5”4", the locker rooms were very small" (I’m paraphrasing all but the height reference).
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
by winningugly on Feb 23, 2009 11:54 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Those 470 ft. power alleys
were probably a little tough on hitters as well.
"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 23, 2009 12:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
300' down the lines was attractive, though.
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
by winningugly on Feb 23, 2009 12:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
To 'gater.
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
by winningugly on Feb 23, 2009 12:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wondering about Wilder...
Maybe he didn’t steal from the Sox to pay for the failed club, but worked it the opposite:
Opened the club to launder the cash he’d stolen from the Sox? Pretty easy to “lose” money in that business isn’t it?
I know nothing, just throwing it out there.
"I never had sex with that Governor" -
Roland Burris
by Chiburb on Feb 23, 2009 12:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It's way more fun to write the headline the way I have it
but, yeah, money laundering was probably the main goal of the club, aside from serving watered down drinks to sweaty shirtless men
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by The Cheat on Feb 23, 2009 12:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
idk
I can think of less flamboyant ways to launder money than running a “highly rated” (by Zagats?) gay bar in the same city where Reinsdorf winters.
Wilder Bilked Money from Sox to Fund Struggling Gay Bar
by ChicagoPete on Feb 23, 2009 12:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
but they are far less fabulous
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 23, 2009 12:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
from a cursory read of some of the reviews that cheat linked,
it appears that the club wasn’t opened to specifically be a “gay bar” – it sort of developed into certain nights being that.
by larry on Feb 23, 2009 1:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
All I know is
they make a wicked Amaretto Stone Sour…so I’ve heard.
"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 23, 2009 1:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Mariotti frequented it.
That would be my assumption.
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
by winningugly on Feb 23, 2009 1:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I saw Mariotti at Rockit
a while back, he stood around the bar waiting for people to recognize him, no one did, and he left.
"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 23, 2009 1:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Pecota's accuracy put to the ultimate test!
" I just put a call into Nate Silver, the FiveThirtyEight.com guy who called the 2008 presidential election with unerring accuracy and last week said his computer told him Taraji P. Henson had the best shot at winning Best Supporting Actress. Haven’t heard back from him yet. Maybe he’s arguing with a spreadsheet."
" Silver called back. ‘I can’t say I’m surprised,’ he says of Cruz’s win, which was expected by most people—and things—save for his computer. “I kinda had an asterisk on it. We had Penélope as a pretty good shot .” As for the art of calling the Oscars? Silver admits it’s no electoral college: ’We’re still working out the kinks.’ "
-eonline.com
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 23, 2009 12:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wilder's marriage didn't work out?
Did things go south before or after Mrs. Wilder discovered her husband was investing in a gay bar?
"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 23, 2009 1:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
probably after she discovered what else he was doing with the recruits
other than skimming money from them, of course.
I don’t want my beer to taste like fruit or honey. I want pussy to taste that way.
by thatshortkid on Feb 23, 2009 3:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What does one do with his money?
Invest with Madoff, invest with Stanford, invest in gay bars in the greater phoenix area, invest in the S&P 500?
Not all of us are as fortunate as larry to invest in gold in October.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 23, 2009 2:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
One word: Truck stop hookers.
"I never had sex with that Governor" -
Roland Burris
by Chiburb on Feb 23, 2009 3:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Like Charles Barkley...or kind of close to that.
"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."
by BobbySouthSide on Feb 23, 2009 3:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wednesday's Lineup
Starters for the Cactus League opener will be Owens, Dye, Quentin in the OF, Fields, Ramirez, Getz and Broussard in the infield.
Jim Thome will DH and Pierzynski will catch Clayton Richard.
by DirtySox on Feb 23, 2009 3:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
look at goggles in sickels' 2002 prospect list
Wilson Betemit, Atlanta Braves Grade A- Free Agent, 1995, Dominican Republic
Rated at Number Five after excellent Double-A performance.
http://www.minorleagueball.com/2009/2/23/767923/the-recent-history-of-shor
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Feb 23, 2009 5:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
He is a late bloomer
about to fufill those lofty expectations in 2009.
by jc2313 on Feb 24, 2009 9:47 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
do it like buehrle says wakamatsu
http://mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090223&content_id=3871590&vkey=news_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Feb 23, 2009 6:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Camelback Ranch - Glendale 2009 Opening Day festivities set
CAMELBACK RANCH – GLENDALE – The National League West Division Champion Los Angeles Dodgers will host the American League Central Champion Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch – Glendale on Sunday, March 1 for the inaugural game between the two teams in their new shared ballpark. Parking gates will open at 10:00 a.m. for the Opening Day festivities and stadium gates will open at 11:30 a.m. prior to the 1:05 p.m. game time.
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In order to honor the rich Arizona culture, a Native American Dance performance will open up the pre-game ceremony, as Brian Hammill, the 2009 World Champion Hoop Dancer, will be performing a dance in the outfield, symbolizing the circle of life.
Prior to the pre-game activities, Camelback Ranch – Glendale will offer live entertainment. Come Back Buddy, a local band that covers hits from the 1950s and 60s, will perform in the bandstand area located directly in front of the two-acre lake near the center field rotunda entrance. The performance will take place from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Other scheduled festivities will include face painting, a balloon artist/magician, and stiltwalkers. Activities of this nature for children will take place at every Sunday game at Camelback Ranch – Glendale.
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Feb 23, 2009 7:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Experts love Alexei Ramirez
Perhaps no player’s stock is on the rise quite like Alexei Ramirez.
He’s jumped up in our shortstop rankings. He saw his dollar value increase to $20 in auction leagues.
And the Fantasy Source experts almost are totally on board.
In today’s White Sox preview, contributing writer Rob Hurtt detailed why Ramirez is a must-own player. Hurtt writes:
“At 180 pounds, Ramirez doesn’t have the typical frame of a power hitter. But as he showed with 21 homers in 480 at-bats last year, he clearly has the pop. This guy doesn’t go to the plate to talk walks, but he’s no swing-and-miss artist, either (a 61:18 K/BB ratio last year).”
http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/FantasySourceFastball/184847
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Feb 23, 2009 7:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
BTB obviously does not write for TSN.
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
by winningugly on Feb 23, 2009 7:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not Keith Law.
my president is white.
by JoeCoolMan24 on Feb 23, 2009 11:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
orca
The A’s are offering more at-bats to Nomar Garciaparra than the Phillies. If the A’s sign Nomar, that wouldn’t stop them from adding Orlando Cabrera. However, Rosenthal’s source says Cabrera and the A’s “are not even close” in terms of his value.
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/02/rosenthal-on-ca.html
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Feb 23, 2009 7:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You cannot stop anyone signing OrCa.
You can only hope to contain them.
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
by winningugly on Feb 23, 2009 7:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that's gonna need some work.
lets see what you have by the end of march
by Trooper on Feb 23, 2009 8:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'll be rounded into shape by the Ides of March.
the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST
by winningugly on Feb 24, 2009 12:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If Orca doesn't sign until after the draft
we don’t get any compensation?
"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 23, 2009 11:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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