Minor League Gamethread
by larry on Jul 6, 2009 6:22 PM CDT
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Birmingham: Hudson pitching, 7:05 start. Radio and Gameday available at link.
Kannapolis: Sauer pitching, Phegley catching. Radio at link.
Charlotte: Whisler pitching, Carlos Quentin hitting. Radio and Gameday at link.
Winston-Salem and Bristol also playing.
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you know you're good
when you’ve got a sweet nickname before your mlb debut
THIS STORY ONLY ENDS ONE WAY
Ginger?
BFD. Everyone has a nickname.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
OPOS?
some are better than others.
I love this team again. I know they’re bad for me.
They’ll probably get drunk again and beat me… but I just can’t help myself.
by ReservoirDog on Jul 3, 2009 10:18 PM CDT
hey WU, check on your fantasy team lately?
I’ll take Street off your hands if youre just going to having him riding pine.
I love this team again. I know they’re bad for me.
They’ll probably get drunk again and beat me… but I just can’t help myself.
by ReservoirDog on Jul 3, 2009 10:18 PM CDT
I don't want to pay the incentives in his contract.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
I had my 2 days in the sun atop the leaderboard in fantasy baseball
now back to the middle.
It's called Sex Panther by Odeon. It's illegal in nine countries... Yep, it's made with bits of real panther, so you know it's good.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
welcome back
" Do you guys know people like you are the reason I wouldn’t come on for exstended periods of time. You rui the baseball blogging expieriance."
by trademaker on May 30, 2009 10:31 PM PDT
I'd be in 1st place if my pitching wasn't so pathetic
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
by Ozzie Montana on Jul 7, 2009 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions
Id be in first place if Ibanez and Delgado didnt disappear
a few more saves would be nice, too.
I love this team again. I know they’re bad for me.
They’ll probably get drunk again and beat me… but I just can’t help myself.
by ReservoirDog on Jul 3, 2009 10:18 PM CDT
every team has issues
webb hasn’t pitched at all and rollins has been garbage for me
"...but the devil lives inside this kid, I swear it. It rises out of him in a mist, this baby-faced defiant wrathful version of Pat Kane, escapes his bodily confines to perform satanic miracles all over the offensive zone. The only thing more fearsome than that assist was the keep-in preceding it. The only thing more unholy than his face is his black magic." GMH
yeah but you had a ringer draft your team
so you dont count!
youre right though.
I love this team again. I know they’re bad for me.
They’ll probably get drunk again and beat me… but I just can’t help myself.
by ReservoirDog on Jul 3, 2009 10:18 PM CDT
i had imput!
was traveling in draft… was on the phone when we were deciding between halladay and webb, oh well
"...but the devil lives inside this kid, I swear it. It rises out of him in a mist, this baby-faced defiant wrathful version of Pat Kane, escapes his bodily confines to perform satanic miracles all over the offensive zone. The only thing more fearsome than that assist was the keep-in preceding it. The only thing more unholy than his face is his black magic." GMH
*during
"...but the devil lives inside this kid, I swear it. It rises out of him in a mist, this baby-faced defiant wrathful version of Pat Kane, escapes his bodily confines to perform satanic miracles all over the offensive zone. The only thing more fearsome than that assist was the keep-in preceding it. The only thing more unholy than his face is his black magic." GMH
I drafted Webb and Dice-K as my top two starters in my toughest league
Oops…luckily I also drafted Greinke and Jared Weaver
Formerly Crede's Crew
yeah dice-k has been shit for me....
washburn really helped me out last night…hopefully my hitters keep it going…
takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm
has that caught on?
If its just some skinny guy with a briefcase calling you that, does it really count?
I love this team again. I know they’re bad for me.
They’ll probably get drunk again and beat me… but I just can’t help myself.
by ReservoirDog on Jul 3, 2009 10:18 PM CDT
I use it.
Flowers – who is apparently the motherfucking boogeyman of the southern league
by omnipotent grab on Jul 6, 2009 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions
larry was merely the inspiration
he’s been referred to as such on the minor league threads multiple times iirc.
THIS STORY ONLY ENDS ONE WAY
i guess i havent read that in a while
also, since larry has pull, maybe he can get in on a ESPN list…
I love this team again. I know they’re bad for me.
They’ll probably get drunk again and beat me… but I just can’t help myself.
by ReservoirDog on Jul 3, 2009 10:18 PM CDT
birmingham scored first.
what a surprise.
White Sox Minor League Updates: http://twitter.com/SouthSidelarry
as the frog slowly gets boiled to its death
Larry slowly and cunningly makes his move for the title Managing Editor, introducing minor league updates, reports, and finally, minor league game threads until the fansite is completely taken.
i'll delete your SSS existence in a second. there is nothing that allows SSS posters, at any one moment, to keep posting, but the mere pleasure of larry.
-larry
" Do you guys know people like you are the reason I wouldn’t come on for exstended periods of time. You rui the baseball blogging expieriance."
by trademaker on May 30, 2009 10:31 PM PDT
touche
also, might want to take a look into trademan56
i'll delete your SSS existence in a second. there is nothing that allows SSS posters, at any one moment, to keep posting, but the mere pleasure of larry.
-larry
give it a week
" Do you guys know people like you are the reason I wouldn’t come on for exstended periods of time. You rui the baseball blogging expieriance."
by trademaker on May 30, 2009 10:31 PM PDT
You're ROY
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
by Ozzie Montana on Jul 6, 2009 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Roy got a job on the same ship as a waiter. While working one night, Roy heard people applauding and looked over to see Siegfried on a makeshift stage, taking a rabbit out of a hat. The two young men became friends and Roy began to serve as Siegfried’s assistant.
"It's better to be an optimist who is sometimes wrong than a pessimist who is always right"
hes saying you will be mauled by a tiger
so watch out!
I love this team again. I know they’re bad for me.
They’ll probably get drunk again and beat me… but I just can’t help myself.
by ReservoirDog on Jul 3, 2009 10:18 PM CDT
or a dead horse
i'll delete your SSS existence in a second. there is nothing that allows SSS posters, at any one moment, to keep posting, but the mere pleasure of larry.
-larry
not minor leagues, but
nick masset with a stellar 37 pitch inning. 4H, 1BB, 4R,3ER. good thing it wasn’t a high leverage situation. came in down 12-1, left down 16-1.
brian anderson would've caught that...
Q: I’m writing this immediately after the series at Kansas City, where Aaron Poreda got in another one inning. What is the White Sox thinking in bringing him up to the majors to pitch roughly an inning a week? The stories about him before the promotion (and since he was drafted) pretty consistently said he still needed a lot more work on his off-speed pitches. He certainly is not getting that in game situtations in the majors. — Bob; Santa Monica, CA
A: Well, the future is now. And the Sox see Poreda helping them now than anyone else in that 11th man role. When he’s not pitching, he’s working on his other pitches under the supervision of Don Cooper and Juan Nieves. This might cost him some innings, but his talents right now are better served at the major league level.
White Sox Minor League Updates: http://twitter.com/SouthSidelarry
That still doesn't explain why RichardS didn't throw 130 pitches before Porjeda came in.
"It's better to be an optimist who is sometimes wrong than a pessimist who is always right"
Goldstein:
Heard from scout on White Sox RHP Dan Hudson . . . sounds legit.
Twitter: @SouthSideCheat
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Well we’re movin on up,
To the east side.
To a deluxe apartment in the sky.
Movin on up
To the east side.
We finally got a piece of the pie.
Fish don’t fry in the kitchen;
Beans don’t burn on the grill.
Took a whole lotta tryin’
Just to get up that hill.
Now we’re up in the big leagues
Gettin’ our turn at bat.
As long as we live, it’s you and me baby
There ain’t nothin wrong with that.
Well we’re movin on up,
To the east side.
To a deluxe apartment in the sky.
Movin on up
To the east side.
We finally got a piece of the pie.
"I can picture in my mind a world without war, a world without hate. And I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it."
Mobile posting is enabled?
Holy crap!
"It's better to be an optimist who is sometimes wrong than a pessimist who is always right"
by Chiburb on Jul 7, 2009 4:20 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
iPhone for sure, you'll have to ask a Canadian about CrackBerry.
"It's better to be an optimist who is sometimes wrong than a pessimist who is always right"
YES! YEESSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HE…WAS…MY…BOYFRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Or IT…DOES…WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(I thought the Frankenstein references were apropos.)
Oh, there is nowhere to hide now. No vacation from Ugly! Or Chiburb! OPOS’ tentacles extend farther as they make use of new improved technological advances!
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
t wmjpp dmp md
tgq jgp tmjg!!
by hoodlight on Jul 7, 2009 12:03 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Does mobile posting bump SSS to 7th?
I will logout and wait for your answer
by Scotty Ballgame on Jul 7, 2009 12:29 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
clearly.
Flowers – who is apparently the motherfucking boogeyman of the southern league
by omnipotent grab on Jul 7, 2009 12:39 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
mobile SSS posting and streaming games on At Bat all within a few weeks?
my battery cries “uncle!”
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
by thatshortkid on Jul 7, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
My battery is Contreras/Castro and cries "Tio".
"It's better to be an optimist who is sometimes wrong than a pessimist who is always right"
When will I be able to rec or flag via mobile?
SSS moves down to 9th
by Scotty Ballgame on Jul 7, 2009 12:51 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Small steps, fer Chrissakes.
Immediate gratification-oriented generation…
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
Since all SBnation has this new feature, I don't believe it's affecting our rankings.
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 7, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions
a falling tide bottoms out all boats
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
Marquis says screw you Cubs and SSS Im going to the All Star game. :-)
"I'm just here to provide street cred and a rosy outlook"- translation - unemployed life coach
Do you know, if The Arsonist pitched all year for the said Nats
he might be their AS representative. Just think about THAT.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
because zimmerman is worthless
i'll delete your SSS existence in a second. there is nothing that allows SSS posters, at any one moment, to keep posting, but the mere pleasure of larry.
-larry
Laugh just a little, OK?
Fer Chrissakes.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
Since this is such an up and down season
I don’t feel out of place talking about next year, even though I still think we have a shot this year.
I’d be surprised to see Thome back in a sox uniform next year. He’s still hitting fairly well, but just watching him go around the bases is painful these days — there’s obviously something bothering him chronically.
But something I’ve been wondering about — why not extend Dye and DH him? While PK often comes up as a candidate for DH next year, his defense is still good at 1B, whereas Dye’s defense in RF is not. I haven’t looked to see what kind of FA market there is going to be in corner outfielders, and with a hobbled Q! moving him to RF is looking less likely.
I suppose DH’ing Q! would be another option, and moving Dye to left.
I’ll hang up and listen to your response.
Is it still the fourth inning?
Don't know what UZI (whatever) says about Dye, but he looks pretty good to me in RF.
About the same as last year in fact. And that was an uptick over ’07 when he had some nagging leg issues and appeared incapable of staying there.
"It's better to be an optimist who is sometimes wrong than a pessimist who is always right"
He has been one of the
worst fielding RFs for a few years now . . . nothing has changed this year. He is no Brad Hawpe, but he is not good . . . at all.
"I can picture in my mind a world without war, a world without hate. And I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it."
I must watch the wrong games. I haven't seen him look "bad" more than a couple times at most.
Even more often, I’ve been surprised at his range.
But who am I to argue with the numbers…
"It's better to be an optimist who is sometimes wrong than a pessimist who is always right"
the look test is a really bad one for fielding.
White Sox Minor League Updates: http://twitter.com/SouthSidelarry
It's worked pretty well for Sox LFers over the years...
Luzinski, Kittle, even Q at times have “looked” brutal. Lee “looked” improved over time.
Dye just doesn’t “look” that bad to me.
(Not arguing, explaining the personal difference.)
"It's better to be an optimist who is sometimes wrong than a pessimist who is always right"
Slowly back out of the room, Chi.
You won’t win this one. Nor should you, if you have any belief in fielding metrics.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
He doesn't have to
Worst OF is a harsh way to put things. I believe in UZR so I won’t debate it. But he’s right, Dye doesn’t look bad. He doesn’t take horrible routes to balls. His arm is not weak. He’s just a slow and rangeless fielder who has to make spectacular plays on ones a younger guy would get to with both feet upright. His slow feet improves the chances of triples.
So when you think of worst don’t think of “smarts” because there are plenty of goofs with makeup speed that do “worst” things all the time.
"I'm just here to provide street cred and a rosy outlook"- translation - unemployed life coach
Another way to put it
If it weren’t for his ability to do the things he can control very, very well, he wouldn’t be out there playing anymore with the way his speed has declined with age. But he can’t control how fast he can run — nature has taken its toll, and that hurts him defensively.
Is it still the fourth inning?
You are sure argumentative these days.
My caveat was “if you have any belief in fielding metrics”. If not, or it does not form the substantive portion of your assessment of performance, then OK, “looks” count. Of course the wise old head who knows the tendencies of hitters (and, more importantly, his pitchers) can gain an extra step or so in positioning. And of course he throws to the correct base and makes few mental errors. So he’s better than a more athletic/younger guy like BA, which isn’t saying that much.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
Sorry Chief
really wasn’t trying to direct anything at you for argument. I was mainly responding to Chiburb and why Dye didn’t “look” bad.
"I'm just here to provide street cred and a rosy outlook"- translation - unemployed life coach
By the way
The whole “bad” outfielder thing is one of the problems of generically labeling the metric results. I’m not smart enough to label it better, but regular folks will always have issues understanding how on earth someone could be the worst at something they view doing things decently.
Dye’s obviously not “bad” for the reasons listed above. Maybe we term it as not as valuable. Maybe its as simple as always explaining everything that goes into the measurement. We just throw “worst” out there so often, it almost implies wrong doing by the fielder.
"I'm just here to provide street cred and a rosy outlook"- translation - unemployed life coach
did you just say JD is a better fielder than BA?
and yeah, I agree that JD sucks physically, but mentally he’s been great. almost always a great jump… and thats all you really need to look good. a guy getting to every ball even with a bad jump and makeup speed is gonna look worse.
100% agree with that
"I can picture in my mind a world without war, a world without hate. And I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it."
you're mistaken, it's one of many stats that should be taken into account to evaluate fielding
i think rowand tops NL outfielders in the looks stat
Always bet on black!
by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 7, 2009 9:09 AM CDT up reply actions
See hunter, Torii, for an AL counterpart.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
BA ranks last in the AL
Always bet on black!
by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 7, 2009 9:16 AM CDT up reply actions
But he is not touted as a "WebGem" kind of guy.
Hunter is.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
no, BA ranks last in the look stat you OPOS
Always bet on black!
by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 7, 2009 9:41 AM CDT up reply actions
except among the ladies
Always bet on black!
by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 7, 2009 9:42 AM CDT up reply actions
how about the HL?
Honey League!
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
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I think there is a decent chance that happens . . .
I also don’t think it is out of the realm of possibilities, the Sox pick up his option.
"I can picture in my mind a world without war, a world without hate. And I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it."
Discussed, spun around and spit out at length
"I'm just here to provide street cred and a rosy outlook"- translation - unemployed life coach
I thought this day would never come
Now i have another excuse to waste time at work using my phone (works with my LG phone). i love this country!
by Scotty Ballgame on Jul 7, 2009 8:41 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
If you thought my typing was horrible before,
wait until you see my Crackberry punches. BWAHAHAHAHA!
(winningugly – denegrating the quality of SSS since 2006.)
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
Don't get too attached to the Savior
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/9777314/Jays’-Halladay-all-but-gone-in-Toronto
"I can picture in my mind a world without war, a world without hate. And I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it."
Just about to post this....
I got some land in Arizona also if interested………….
"I'm just here to provide street cred and a rosy outlook"- translation - unemployed life coach
Poreda, Richards, and Beckham....
for 2 years of Halladay….
I’m so excited about becks…. i have to consider him untouchable… other than that… trade away
It's called Sex Panther by Odeon. It's illegal in nine countries... Yep, it's made with bits of real panther, so you know it's good.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
ahem. NOT for Beckham though!!
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 7, 2009 10:13 AM CDT up reply actions
The question is, does this move us close enough to a title this season or next?
Deity issues aside, it’s interesting food for thought.
Formerly Crede's Crew
traitor!
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
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I can’t follow this link at work, does it just say they are willing to move Hallady, or does it actually the White Sox in the article?
by Grinder in Training on Jul 7, 2009 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions
It does mention us...it mentions a bunch of teams
says the Richard/Poreda deal we offered SD is not enough, but if we’re willing to include Beckham, look out.
Formerly Crede's Crew
and it starts off with this
Here’s an early handicap of the Halladay sweepstakes. Warning! While I’m basing this list on some initial conversations with major-league executives, it is largely speculative. To my knowledge, none of the names mentioned below have even been discussed yet.
" Do you guys know people like you are the reason I wouldn’t come on for exstended periods of time. You rui the baseball blogging expieriance."
by trademaker on May 30, 2009 10:31 PM PDT
Thanks
Well I’d imagine AL East teams are out, so beyond that I guess only a few teams out there could afford him and are looking to add SP and have the prospects, so that does help the White Sox. Who else would be a player? Phillies, Brewers, Tigers? I know the Rangers have cash issues, but I guess they might fit too.
I’d be willing to throw in Flowers or Danks or Viciedo with Poreda and Richard for him.
Not that I think it’ll actually happen, but if we did make the trade, I just don’t see Beckham going.
by Grinder in Training on Jul 7, 2009 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions
There is no WAY they trade Becks. No. Way. Jose.
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 7, 2009 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions
That’s how I feel too… He’s the future face of the franchise right now. I can’t see him being traded even if it is for Roy Halladay.
by Grinder in Training on Jul 7, 2009 10:40 AM CDT up reply actions
yeah, and lets not forget who wrote that.
hes a jack-ass.
I love this team again. I know they’re bad for me.
They’ll probably get drunk again and beat me… but I just can’t help myself.
by ReservoirDog on Jul 3, 2009 10:18 PM CDT
He said the Dodgers would have to trade Billingsley and Kershaw
Which is stupid. Billingsley, given his current performance at the major league level and cost is more valuable than Halladay.
by hitlesswonder on Jul 7, 2009 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Carol Slezak (a/k/a TDogg's) latest...everyhting is coming up roses!
http://www.suntimes.com/sports/slezak/1654375,CST-SPT-carol07.article
Formerly Crede's Crew
Don't ever put me and that Carol thing in the same sentence.
BUT. Its a decent column for once.
And the one thing I have argued continuously is the Sox can win and rebuild at the same time.
"I'm just here to provide street cred and a rosy outlook"- translation - unemployed life coach
haha fair enough...I kid, I kid
Yeah, I thought it was actually a decent article. And as you and I have both been saying, she mentions an SP as a target.
Formerly Crede's Crew
dude, you just want to bone her, like totally
Always bet on black!
by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 7, 2009 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions
Traffic is a mess on the 101 this morning...
Every car was crammed with MJ mourners dressed in funereal black. The H’wood subway stop has a line of knuckleheads going to Staples. It’s like Dead Woodstock.
Speaking of...
Did you see that the 40th Anniversary edition of Woodstock is out? Couldn’t care less, other than the audio is in 5.1 for the first time. I doubt I’ll ever watch it, but I bought it for listening in surround sound in the car.
"It's better to be an optimist who is sometimes wrong than a pessimist who is always right"
I bet that's a pretty nice listen....neato.
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 7, 2009 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions
Haven't listened yet, went bargain bin-diving at B&N for concert DVDs
and picked up many for $9.99 per. Been working through those before loading the 3 disc set of Woodstock.
"It's better to be an optimist who is sometimes wrong than a pessimist who is always right"
How did you like There Will Be Blood?
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 7, 2009 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions
great movie
love pt anderson
"...but the devil lives inside this kid, I swear it. It rises out of him in a mist, this baby-faced defiant wrathful version of Pat Kane, escapes his bodily confines to perform satanic miracles all over the offensive zone. The only thing more fearsome than that assist was the keep-in preceding it. The only thing more unholy than his face is his black magic." GMH
Yes, tis. I bought that for Chi for Xmas (I don't even own a copy despite wanting to watch it lots n lots) and I don't believe he's watched it yet. ;)
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 7, 2009 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions
That is SO true! But it is in my queue, right after 25 Hours.
"It's better to be an optimist who is sometimes wrong than a pessimist who is always right"
On that note, I wonder where I inherited my 'sense of urgency'....hmmmmmmmmmmm....
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 7, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Read an intv. w/ the guy who manned the sound board
His name is Eddie Kramer. Anyway, he was stationed behind the stage in a small trailer and had no way to communicate with musicians when they were off-key or out-of-sync. Kramer said "It was three days of drugs and hell.
I saw that, maybe a different intv. Made it clear he only mastered the "bonus" material
on this new edition. But I remember the working conditions he described, and it’s no small miracle there was ANY recording of the event.
"It's better to be an optimist who is sometimes wrong than a pessimist who is always right"
You're right. Location sound is always a mess...
I can’t imagine how they pulled it off given rain, stoned musicians, antiquated equipment. The doc may not be great, but it truly is a time capsule record of the major cultural event of the 60’s.
You can bet yer ass there’s gonna be some interesting shit coming out of today’s funeral. If nothing else, a further chronicle of the decline of western civilization
Western civilization's fade to white.
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 7, 2009 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
The Decline of Western Civilization (pts I and II)
Now that’s how you make a movie(s) about music.
Part III
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJoMFiPF3mA
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
by Ozzie Montana on Jul 7, 2009 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions
On the radio they said 2 million people lined up to get tickets....but those were just for the lottery to attend?
And apparently the circus led a procession of elephants in downtown LA.
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
by Ozzie Montana on Jul 7, 2009 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions
I had no idea about this spectacle until this morning and I just read that thousands of tickets were sold just to watch the broadcast from across the street...so you're going to deal with all that traffic and crowded bullshit to watch a broadcast of it?!
People is crazy!!!!
Also read that the Jackson family had 9,000 Staples Center tix on reserve for their guests….NINE THOUSAND?!?
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 7, 2009 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions
Who gets the ticket revenue? The state or city?
They sure could use it.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
Probably the Jackson family. Finances are addressed in the article I read...
Matt Szabo, spokesman for Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, told CNN the city needs help paying for the security efforts.
He encouraged fans to take part in the event by helping to pay for a police force that could keep the event safe.
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 7, 2009 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions
TY.
I like the link “How are you honoring Michael today”? I was unaware I needed to.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
get with it...where's your obligatory MJ facebook status?
Formerly Crede's Crew
I washed my face with Clorox
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
by Ozzie Montana on Jul 7, 2009 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I startied my hair on fire while shooting a pepsi commercial
I love this team again. I know they’re bad for me.
They’ll probably get drunk again and beat me… but I just can’t help myself.
by ReservoirDog on Jul 3, 2009 10:18 PM CDT
i stole the rights to the beatles' songs
" Do you guys know people like you are the reason I wouldn’t come on for exstended periods of time. You rui the baseball blogging expieriance."
by trademaker on May 30, 2009 10:31 PM PDT
I pondered whether his behaviour, wierd or allegedly perverted, was
Nature or nurture?
And that he’s just one more example of genius in his craft, but personally effed up.
Many of those.
"It's better to be an optimist who is sometimes wrong than a pessimist who is always right"
And South Park
that’s ignorant
by Scotty Ballgame on Jul 7, 2009 1:59 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
So this disclaimer above the subject line is hilarious
Check it out next time you’re at the game or bar and have something to say.
Who needs arranged marriages? The women will just flock to a guy who is sitting in the corner of the bar, posting pictures of Carl Weathers to get a chuckle out of an 80 year old in Florida.
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
ha! I was focused on that line as well. Just what we need - more drunk posting.
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 7, 2009 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions
RE: Dye fielding
I don’t think Dye is horrendous out there in RF, it’s not exactly a big outfield either. He’s probablyi hurt by playing next the utter shit we throw out there in CF most nights the past few years.
That said, I believe that UZR is fairly accurate and I also believe that with my own eyes I see a slow player that gets decent jumps, takes decent reads, and has a strong (if a slow release) throwing arm.
When he’s OPS 900 at age 33 though I’m not inclined to complain much.
Who plays next to him is not relevant
"I can picture in my mind a world without war, a world without hate. And I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it."
yes it is
You don’t think if he had a rangy CF next to him that he could shade more towards the line?
Not going to change his
individual defense . . . it helps the team defense, that is it.
"I can picture in my mind a world without war, a world without hate. And I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it."
IMO, Jermaine hasn't been hurt by the CFer next to him
with the exception of Makoviakski and GS. Jermaine has poor, poor range. MY knees hurt when I watch him run after a ball.
Time to show Walker and Dotel the door.
I forgot that I'm going to the game tonight.
Anybody else going?
also
MOBILE COMMENTING! WOOO! Can’t wait to try it out ‘when I have something to say.’
member of a "solid community of fans" and "a meathead."
What if there was a Photoshop app for iPhone?
Funny pictures in real-time!
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
by Ozzie Montana on Jul 7, 2009 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions
testing
I have nothing to say.
member of a "solid community of fans" and "a meathead."
by thecip on Jul 7, 2009 11:11 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
did you lose your Q! pics?
I love this team again. I know they’re bad for me.
They’ll probably get drunk again and beat me… but I just can’t help myself.
by ReservoirDog on Jul 3, 2009 10:18 PM CDT
all the work is lost.
like the photoshopped images. i still have the jpgs on photobucket.
i haven’t given up hope. im sure the thumbdrive will turn up somewhere. I think it maybe fell into a drawer.
member of a "solid community of fans" and "a meathead."
That would really hurt if your work truly was lost.
Some great stuff there.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
I hope you find it....could be in your 5th pocket maybe??
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 7, 2009 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions
OT: LBJ23 tells Ariza "I'll be there" (cleveland)
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4310284&campaign=rss&source=NBAHeadlines
Thank god, now sign the extension already so I don’t have to listen to Knick fans anymore. They are the only NY franchise (& fans) who irritate me. Suck the whole decade…but we’re all in for 2010 baby!!!
Thanks, I feel better.
Formerly Crede's Crew
Deny Deny Deny!!!!
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4311048
It doesn’t matter what he says, James is just going to be labeled as media-savvy. People will roast him the whole year for not signing an extension to prevent the circus, but Jordan would have done the same thing under the current salary structure, and he happily held Reinsdorf hostage the last two years of his Bulls career.
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
by Ozzie Montana on Jul 7, 2009 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions
I just don't see him leaving about $40 mill on the table and dissing his home city
Under the current salary structure, he gets an extra year by staying w/ cleveland and moar money each year. Plus, the Knicks are just a joke.
Formerly Crede's Crew
I don’t think it’s fair to say he’s leaving 40 million on the table by going somewhere else.
I mean with his greatness it may be irrelevant, but if he went to New York, LA or to a lesser extent Chicago or some of the other bigger markets, he’d get more marketing money. Or if he goes somewhere with a better tax situation, like Orlando or Miami, he’d be well off too.
Same with joining a team that is better put together than the Cavaliers. Similar to Kobe w/ Gasol, even Lebron could use some help. If some franchise offers him a better chance of winning, he’s more likely to make more money there too. I just think financially, it’s not a 40 million loss, or probably a loss at all.
Hell, just the idea of him entering a new market may be enough to boost his value to advertisers over the 40 million difference over the length of the contract. Similar to Jordan, his greatest value isn’t as a basketall player any more. He could be the greatest player of all time, he’s charismatic and just entering his prime, he can get that 40 million somewhere else if that’s what he’s worried about. If he stays, it’s not a financial decision.
by Grinder in Training on Jul 7, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Michael
Dave I hate you. Quitter!!!!
http://www.comedy.com/embed/chappelle-s-show-trial-jury-selection
"I'm just here to provide street cred and a rosy outlook"- translation - unemployed life coach
Gold plated casket.
I shit you not. My friend just called to say they shut down the freeway near Forest Lawn.
I'm disappointed Billy Mays memorial wasn't carried live by the networks
I would have enjoyed hearing someone say “How much would you pay for me to shut up right now? But wait, there’s more!”
Twitter: @SouthSideCheat
SouthSideSox on Facebook
Cold, man. Cold. Like Tiananmen Square cold.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
haha, that's something we can agree on
Always bet on black!
by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 7, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Cheat has tweetering company...
http://gilthorp.wordpress.com/2009/07/04/another-reason-for-me-to-hate-twitter/#comments
"It's better to be an optimist who is sometimes wrong than a pessimist who is always right"
it's on every channel.
dimebag darrel didn’t even get this much media attention.
member of a "solid community of fans" and "a meathead."
for those not watching
Its actually a cool free concert
"I'm just here to provide street cred and a rosy outlook"- translation - unemployed life coach
you and millions of housewives are all over it, tdogg.
White Sox Minor League Updates: http://twitter.com/SouthSidelarry
webcast bitch
"I'm just here to provide street cred and a rosy outlook"- translation - unemployed life coach
Are you depressed that Oprah's depressed and eating large again?
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
My buddy just texted me from the event, and this is sort of inside jokey 'tween us, but I think it's still funny....
“At MJ’s funeral right now…trying so hard not to masturbate.”
That’s funny even if you don’t have background….right???
:)
Just [expletive] Fuck It.
by homesickalien on Jul 7, 2009 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Did he Tweet or text? I like this comment from another site:
What I hate are people that Tweet on Facebook, then get all offended when you make comments about their twat. If they want to Tweet without a response, they should take their twat to Twitter.
"It's better to be an optimist who is sometimes wrong than a pessimist who is always right"
Michael Lewis strikes again
http://www.vanityfair.com/politics/features/2009/08/aig200908?currentPage=1
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
computers have become so prolific.
White Sox Minor League Updates: http://twitter.com/SouthSidelarry
Nice to see our local Congressman getting national ink.
OM, reading VF regularly, or just this week?
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
by Ozzie Montana on Jul 7, 2009 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions
FWIW, I'm a fan of Wolcott's.
"It's better to be an optimist who is sometimes wrong than a pessimist who is always right"
This one is really good too (I actually prefer it). Beware, however: It is written in Peorian.
It also uses the term “maths” repeatedly, which just plain rules.
by The Actual El Guapo on Jul 7, 2009 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Why did Billy Beane have to destroy the economy?
by The Actual El Guapo on Jul 7, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Shane Battier is the hammer and sickle
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by Ozzie Montana on Jul 7, 2009 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Very OT - I just received this internal e-mail at work:
Did someone find a Temporary Batch in the bathroom? Please return to Nyokie in Card Services.
Thanks.
Aren’t all batches “temporary”?
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
If your batch in the bathroom isnt temporary
you should probably consult a physician.
I love this team again. I know they’re bad for me.
They’ll probably get drunk again and beat me… but I just can’t help myself.
by ReservoirDog on Jul 3, 2009 10:18 PM CDT
You'd think someone in Card Services would just say "flush".
"It's better to be an optimist who is sometimes wrong than a pessimist who is always right"
here you go
white evil devil man
Always bet on black!
by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 7, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
yes yes yes, my son died. but have you heard of my music studio and other things i'm going to shamelessly promote?
These events have me frightened and on the verge of evacuating my bowels.
"Hi, I'm Joe Jackson."
You may remember me from molesting and emotionally scarring the Jackson 5, but today I’m here to exploit the death of my most famous son to sell some records. DOLLA DOLLA BILL YALL.
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
by Ozzie Montana on Jul 7, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Pods 7, Missile 6, JD 9, Thome dh, PK 3, AJ 2, Nix 4, Beckham 5, BA 8. Buehrle pitching.
White Sox Minor League Updates: http://twitter.com/SouthSidelarry
nice platoon of nix for getz tonight
Always bet on black!
by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 7, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
vs LHP perhaps
Always bet on black!
by onlysoxfaninboston on Jul 7, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions
garfein fb-
First round pick Jared Mitchell is meeting with Chicago media saying how anxious he is to get started.
I love this team again. I know they’re bad for me.
They’ll probably get drunk again and beat me… but I just can’t help myself.
by ReservoirDog on Jul 3, 2009 10:18 PM CDT
I think he's in-studio yakker at CSN.
"It's better to be an optimist who is sometimes wrong than a pessimist who is always right"
by Chiburb on Jul 7, 2009 5:05 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
KW will be his mentor,
though hopefully not his hitting coach.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
what will he be mentoring him in?
shortchanging?
by Daniel Berlyn on Jul 7, 2009 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions
"Buy for a nickel, sell for a dime"
The Chicago Bulls.....the more profitable Los Angeles Clippers.
by Ozzie Montana on Jul 7, 2009 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions
According to KW, Colon is still MIA, but is supposed to start Thursday for Charlotte.
http://twitter.com/cst_sox/status/2521843315
White Sox Minor League Updates: http://twitter.com/SouthSidelarry
One irritant about mobile posting...
There’s no timestamps. So no way to tell if you’re replying to a fresh or hours old post.
"It's better to be an optimist who is sometimes wrong than a pessimist who is always right"
by Chiburb on Jul 7, 2009 5:07 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Well, you're usually asleep by 8:45, so does it really affect you all that much?
Formerly Crede's Crew
Additionally, new posts aren't in yellow.
No way to tell if someone has responded other than re-reading everything.
Kos must have sold to some short pocket VCs.
Or as TAEG asked, why did Billy Beane ruin the economy?
"It's better to be an optimist who is sometimes wrong than a pessimist who is always right"
And one more thing: still can't see Fanshots without logging in to full site version.
"It's better to be an optimist who is sometimes wrong than a pessimist who is always right"
bitch, etc.
We’re a pack of a-holes.
by rhythm on Apr 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT
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