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I got the Sox over at 82.5 wins. That bet has been in the bag since June.

Who cares about insurance. We could lose every game our 5th starter pitched (which we wouldn't) and still win the division. And with off days, we could skip that spot a fair amount of times. Get Schmidt and Omar!

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Jun 30, 2005 -> 02:45 PM) My problem with the offense is that they swing out their ass every single time they get up to the plate. Watching guys take full home runs cuts with men on and 2 strikes is frustrating. Yes when they connect is makes for a nice rainbow home runs. This team has to do the little things to be sucessful. They lost some power from last year. They have to do more than just be one dimensional. AMEN!

Alright Freddy, win this game 3-2. The O is done.

CRUDDY!!!!

you suck widger

Please get bunt down

I'm actually more worried about Cleveland. They are finally starting to hit.

nice f***ing hitting!

Uribe needs a friend on the team.

QUOTE(nitetrain8601 @ May 17, 2005 -> 11:22 AM) You don't need to. He's excelled in the 5 spot. The problem is with the hitting, not pitching. Guys have had their bad outings. Your whole staff isn't going to go through a season without bad outings. That's impossible. Leave Garland and 5 and everyone else where they are. At this point in the season the "#5 spot" doesn't mean anything. Everyone is a #1. I'd like to see someone (Jon or Mark) in between the Cuban Connection.

Anyone want to try and guess the line-up today?? Here's mine Pods-LF Harris-2nd Everett-DH Kong-1B Perez-RF Rowand-CF Perz-C Crede-3B Uribe-SS

I'd like to break up the Cuban conection, regarless of Jose's health. Hernandez throws lots of pitches, and probably won't pitch past the 6th in many games. And you never know what you're going to get with Jose. I think having these two guys back to back could be somewhat taxing on our bullpen.

I've seen some posts around curious about the whereabouts of Swieca. Here you go: Julie Swieca, a familiar voice on WSCR-AM 670 for 10 years, has made a career shift to the bakery business. You might say she has moved on from hot stove conversation to, well, the hot stove. In some ways, it has become a painful transition. She suffered a deep wrist burn while trying to remove a cake pan from an oven last year at cooking school. This year she tripped and landed on a cake-decorating nail that went all the way through a finger. She rode to the hospital with the nail stuck in her because it would not come out cleanly. "This profession is way more dangerous than sportscasting," she said with a smile. "I am working now at Dessert Gourmet and I hope one of these days to open my own bakery." Swieca, a Northwestern alum who majored in radio, television and film, refined her cooking craft by graduating with honors from renowned Kendall College after resigning from WSCR because of a dispute with management. Until her professional baking career heats up, Swieca continues to do part-time sports reporting for the Illinois Radio Network.

QUOTE(AnthraxFan93 @ Apr 20, 2005 -> 10:24 AM) For some reason we just can not figure out a way to win in Oakland.. If we can manage a series win there, that is a huge upgrade over last years team. I also want to see how we play against the lesser teams such as DET and KC, IMO I could care less about sweeps with these teams but more with Series Wins.. THat to me is Key to the season. As I always say Win Series and your Be in the Series.. Next week we face Zito and Rich Harden. Harden is easily in the top 10 in the AL

The past couple of years I've bought their ticket promotion, which included 4 games at $1, and a bunch of coupons for buy 1 / get 1 free. Does anyone know if this promotion is going to happen this year??

No score in the top of 2nd. 2 out runner on first. Garcia so far: 1 walk 2 hits 1 2/3 IN

QUOTE(longshot7 @ Mar 30, 2005 -> 02:20 PM) and where's DJ? Piss somebody off? "on assignment"

Pods Iguchi Kong Dye Rowand AJ Crede Uribe All of the position starters are starting!

WMVP may lose its grip on Sox March 4, 2005 Radio industry sources are split on whether WMVP-AM 1000 will retain broadcast rights to the White Sox when its contract with the team expires after this season. But even with WSCR-AM 670 bidding against WMVP, all parties agree the Sox will take a hit, going from an estimated $5 million per season to perhaps $3 million to $3.5 million. The expiring deal was a sweetheart for Sox and Bulls Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf, who received $90 million over 10 years for the rights to both his teams. Analysts say Larry Wert, then the president of Evergreen Media Chicago, overspent in an effort to make a splash and compete with WSCR. When ABC/ESPN purchased the station in 1998, it was saddled with a money-losing deal involving two declining teams. "We inherited that contract," WMVP general manager Jim Pastor said, "and it's fair to say the climate has changed in the last 5-to-10 years." But for the right price, both stations would like to partner with the Sox. Said Paul Agase, WSCR general manager: "We'd love to have a pro sports team, sure. But it has to make business sense." Sources expect Reinsdorf, who declined comment through a spokesman, to decide by April 1. There are some wild cards. Some believe WSCR gained an edge last month when it hired Mitch Rosen as programming director. Rosen, a former WMVP program chief and agent who represented Sox manager Ozzie Guillen and play-by-play man John Rooney, has a close relationship with Reinsdorf. Others theorize WMVP pleased Reinsdorf by parting ways with midday host Jay Mariotti, who has had a decade-long feud with the chairman. (WMVP officials deny that was a motivation, saying Mariotti had become all but impossible to manage.) "Despite all the politicking and relationships and nuances, I believe whoever has the most gumption and the most money will get the deal," said Bob Snyder, a former WMVP executive who now consults teams and stations for Beason Broadcast Partners. "At the end of the day, Jerry is loyal to his partnership, which is looking for the best financial situation." WMVP also would like to keep the Bulls after its deal with the team expires following the 2005-06 season. But competition could come from a number of stations, including, sources say, WGN-AM 720. Analysts say WGN would love to strengthen its evening programming by acquiring the Bulls, although it would create scheduling conflicts with the Cubs that could result in some Bulls games being bumped to another station

Wow, I didn't realize that Contreras had such a great home ERA (1.65). That's very impressive.

I think Big Frank is in Mr. Baseball.

I called the Holiday Inn, and their special during spring training is $87/night.

Warren Newson Mike Devereaux Mike LaValliere Norberto Martin Chris Sabo

I would really like a platoon with Harris and Cairo. To me, Harris and Cora are very similar, and with the money Harris makes, why not give him another year. Also, Cairo handles LHP very well. Cairo should be less expensive, and might leave money for AJ.