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QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Aug 6, 2005 -> 05:40 PM) Good stuff. People are so jaded nowadays that even simple greetings sometimes freak them out. Whenever a stranger calls me at home or work for anything, I ask them 'Hey, how are You'? right at the start. I usually get two seconds of stunned silence before they reply. I realize that you usually ask your friends or someone you really care about how they're doing. But is it really so wierd to ask a stranger the same thing? I guess they wouldn't be strangers to me, I see them everyday.

This thread is funny to me....cuz I work for DHL...and I see at least 50 or more people a day every day where i have to say "Good Morning" or "Have a Good Day". It gets old...but it's a routine, and when someone says something different I go right along with it....I don't freak out and say something or do something stupid.

QUOTE(GasHeGone @ Aug 6, 2005 -> 01:20 PM) I thought Freddy had good stuff last night. We need to start scoring some f***ing runs. I saw that stat last night....that in 4 or 5 games 11 of the 13 runs the sox have had have all been homeruns. I see the trend that when they start to play longball they don't score for s***...just maybe a few shots per game. But when they play smart ball.....they tend to hit to all fields, and take pitches.

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Aug 6, 2005 -> 12:07 PM) Nice line drive swings tonight. If the pitch is away hit it up the middle and oppo. If its center in, then pull it. Take a few pitches. When they get in hitters counts, pick a zone and attack it. Dont swing just because the count is in your favor. Thanks for the advice......I'll make note of it and to be sure I do that tonight. Where would I be without you coach.

QUOTE(Mr. Showtime @ Aug 4, 2005 -> 06:25 PM) 11 for me. 75 posts per page, DO IT PEOPLE. I do 50

QUOTE(Sonik22 @ Aug 4, 2005 -> 07:35 PM) i wish i could watch other games besides atlanta-cincinatti on tbs. sigh...... P.s. if you want to lend me your password and email address that would be fantastic. ps. this is what the alphabet would look like if Q and S were missing. you mean Q and R.....cuz if Q and S were missing you'd get .....mnoPQRStuv

Looks like Carpenter might be the first 16 game winner....beating the Marlins 2-1 in the bottom of the 5th. 5 innings...58 pitches(very effecient)...2 hits....1 walk....5 k's

Judy......is that you???

QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Aug 2, 2005 -> 07:32 PM) thought so.... and wtf keeps happening to my avatar????? no other gif i have made has done this.....I DON"T GET IT. I will fix this...any sites better than imageshack?

QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Aug 2, 2005 -> 05:09 PM) I just combine a bunch of the clip art in Word. Then, I go to insert, and I play with the AutoShapes and NewDrawing functions. It's pretty cool. so you can add shadows and outer glows in Word too huh...? cuz Thomas in your sig has both

Steroids aren't really helping him though.....terrible stats last year and ain't doing too hot this year.

QUOTE(Sox1422 @ Aug 2, 2005 -> 12:47 PM) http://www.forums.mlb.com/n/mb/message.asp...=175654.1&ctx=0 Make note of the posters name on the first post. MB>Prior WTF??? Did Mark kill his dog?? How can you hate Mark? what is there to hate?

QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Aug 2, 2005 -> 09:37 AM) Uh ok, finished it last night, didn't really hold my interest. Can someone PM me the explanation, lol. It has a 'Memento' meets 'Fight Club' feel to it. I think he is the way he is because of what he did.......It's a look at what something will do to a guy that was as serious as what he did......It made him extremely weak mentally and physically....but I think more mentally than physically. I loved it.....it was slow, but a meaningful movie nonetheless speaking of Cristian Bale movies.....I just watched Equilibrium....and wow....very impressed with it. I rented it expecting it to be a B movie...but I was surprised. I loved it. Great action, story, and acting. I don't ever remember it being in theaters, and I would constantly walk by it at the movie store and shake my head cuz it just looked stupid. I'm glad I rented it now. Great movie...

QUOTE(Brian @ Aug 1, 2005 -> 01:18 PM) Buehrle streak is over. if the guy at second or first get out....the streak is still intact because they are buehrles runners....and only one more out is needed or so i think that's how it goes

QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Jul 30, 2005 -> 10:44 AM) That's the thing. None of these teams are really out of it, and they're not going to act that way. Yes, the Giants are 45-57, 5.5 out of 1st. However, the Padres are leading the division at 51-52. Ridiculous. Incredibly rediculous. UNDER .500....holy s***!!!!!

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Jul 30, 2005 -> 10:40 AM) You really think that 2 teams in the same division would make a trade like that? no kidding.... He'll be traded to Boston for Bigbie......LOL.....where he started in the first place.

QUOTE(nitetrain8601 @ Jul 30, 2005 -> 10:34 AM) What's the over under and them getting any of these players? I honestly think we get none. none fit what we're looking for.

Schmidt last 8 starts 55 Innings 4-2 record 2.61 ERA 1.25 whip 51 k's 7/8 quality starts If a deal goes through I would like to see them pick up Schmidt. He's back to form now....and If the Giants are willing to trade him....KW needs to make it happen.

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jul 30, 2005 -> 10:20 AM) Uhhh wasn't Shoppach traded to Colorado along with Adam Stern for Larry Bigbie? I thought so too

QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Jul 30, 2005 -> 10:04 AM) Anyone think the "roadblock" might be KW offering TB more for Huff? hopefully.....but not too much

Nevin play the outfield?? or DH?? they got Teixeira at first and Blalock at third. Their weakest position is Nix who plays center....either Hildalgo will move to center or Dellucci will....and Nevin would take a corner outfield or DH spot. And They get good production from their catcher spot too. I see Teixeira can play outfield too....maybe they move him to outfield and Nevin to first

QUOTE(Stocking @ Jul 30, 2005 -> 09:07 AM) anyone else a little apprehensive in acquiring eddie due to his torn rotator cuff? he's had it for a while now...and he's done extremely well givin the situation. I wouldn't be worried about it, he's played all season with it and is staying consistant in his performances.

they cubans need to put the bad starts few and far between......they've both been pretty good in recent starts....Keep it up today Jose..

QUOTE(aboz56 @ Jul 30, 2005 -> 06:04 AM) Contreras vs. Cabrera I'll try my luck again since we won yesterday. RIP EM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

QUOTE(bighurt574 @ Jul 29, 2005 -> 10:17 PM) Um, no. That logic is true in the off-season, where Boston could then go out and spend the $20M/yr they'd be saving on other free agents. That option is not available now. Boston is defending their title and trying to make and advance in the playoffs. If they trade Manny, they would need enough MLB-level talent back to not kill their chances. Giving up Manny cheap might be good for Boston long-term, but would destroy any postseason hopes this year. With Rowand and Marte going to Boston...I wouldn't think that would destroy postseason hopes at all....they would still have a very good offense.....not excellent like now...but very good. Plus Marte is better than a lot of options they have now in the Bullpen so that would be a plus. And If this scenario happened(and it ain't) They probably wouldn't stop at trading Manny....they would be going for more.