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I keep 4 players (we are not losing the round we chose the player in,) just pick 4, then a regular draft. Note: I know some of these are clearly not keepers but I am just showing the whole team anyways. Doesn't seem like a team that one first in a rotisserie league last year but, it did C. Bengie Molina 1b. Adrian Gonzalez 2b. Ian Kinsler 3b. Ryan Zimmerman SS. Hanley Ramirez OF. Justin Upton OF. Nick Markakis OF. BJ Upton Util. Jayson Werth Bench. Felipe Lopez SP. Chad Billingsley SP. Justin Verlander SP. Matt Cain SP. Ryan Dempster SP. Gavin Floyd SP Tim Hudson SP. Hiroki Kuroda SP. Carlos Zambrano RP. Jonathan Broxton RP. Mariano Rivera RP. Brad Lidge RP. Juan Gutierrez (LOL, I think I got him after Lidge was struggling.) Obviously Hanley is gonna be one of them but I have a couple of question marks afterwards (young, high ceiling players.) 1st base is LOADED this year so do I pass on Gonzalez (maybe even end up getting him in the draft if everyone keeps their 1b and he might go to a high-powered offense.) Will Zimmerman have a year like last? Kinsler stay injury prone?

QUOTE (Cali @ Feb 21, 2010 -> 10:43 PM) Upcoming Concerts: Feb 26th - We Were Promised Jetpacks Mar 9th - Manchester Orchestra Apr 10th - MUSE in Las Vegas Apr 24th - Angels & Airwaves/Say Anything in Chicago March 27th, the return of STP. So pissed because I just booked my trip to NO for work on that exact night. Hopefully the date gets changed because I want to see them so bad

Saw Tom Ricketts at a black tie affair at Union Station on Saturday...wanted to heckle him so bad but I remained silent. Goofy looking fellow

QUOTE (ChWRoCk2 @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 06:02 PM) The Bulls do not have a 2010 second round pick. We do have a first round pick and there are a number of different options at that point in the draft, I'm hoping for Xavier Henry. Mainly I feel we should draft a guard, I wouldn't mind a player like Greg Monroe if he lands to us. We won't resign all of those players and Richard is on a 10 day contract and he seems to be staying around till Noah comes back. He was already waived according to rotoworld

The first time I went to Kuma's with my g/f, we sat next to an older couple who had begun talking to us. Turns out, the wife was a gourmet chef and told us that no joke, she waits for at least 2 hours every other saturday to eat their burger. When our burgers finally got to the table almost 3 hours later (don't go on a saturday at dinner time) they would not stop staring at us to see what our reaction was lol. So, ya, it is pretty amazing

QUOTE (bmags @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 10:33 AM) yeah I've had it many a times. Ish aint worth the price IMO. At least in belgium its like 6 euros which aint bad. I was thinking about stopping in Brussels when I am in Europe this summer so I will have to try it

QUOTE (bmags @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 10:23 AM) delirium is the best beer in the world? Hmmm... It is one of them. It won 1st in the beer championships in 1998 in Chicago and was named by an "expert" Stuart Kallen as #1 in his book of the 50 greatest. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delirium_Tremens_(beer)

QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 10:00 AM) Delirium Tremens is indeed a phenomenal beer, and I am happy to be a proud member in spirit of the "Confrerie van de Roze Olifant" (Brotherhood of the Pink Elephant). Great to hear, I have no problem trying the best beer in the world...just didn't want to spend $12 on it at Kuma's and eating that burger at the same time. I'll have to try it when I am waiting there next time Edit: just googled the name Delirium Tremens...here is the definition Delirium tremens is a severe form of alcohol withdrawal that involves sudden and severe mental or neurological changes. LOL

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 09:16 AM) I really need to finally check out Kuma's, I've lived close to there for years. Is there a time of day that the wait isn't as long? Don't really wanna wait for an hour and a half if I can help it. I try to make it there like once a month, if you can afford to eat later on (the next morning will hurt,) you can just walk in and sit at the bar at around 10 PM during the week from what I have experienced. UN. REAL. Oh, and they do have the supposed #1 beer in the world which is called Delirium Tremmens...I have not had it yet and it is $12! Make sure you go with someone and get a mac & cheese as well before hand - try it with andouille and red peppers The last time I was in there, they were playing a very odd Japanese alien softcore porn hahaha

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Feb 17, 2010 -> 01:47 PM) Went there last Thursday for a private event. They wore white that day as well. white is good

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Feb 17, 2010 -> 12:49 PM) *raises hand* astounding to say the least What day were you there? I was there on V-day when they were in white (so I am wondering if they are wearing the same outfit everyday.) WOW - I might have a picture because even my girlfriend was laughing, I told her I'll be right back so I can check out the cars a little more haha

QUOTE (G&T @ Feb 17, 2010 -> 12:29 PM) Court clerks are awesome. I'm still confused as to why the judge issued a sentence of court supervision if he thought the plea was "not guilty", but I don't spend time in traffic courts. A familty friend who has other friends of friends had said he has heard of judges pretending they didn't hear somebody say guilty and playing it off as if they said "not guilty." Why this happens or if it does, I don't know?

Juanny without a doubt

Let me tell you, if you are there, you must stop by the Fiat booth. The vehicles are being shown off by 2 twins who are very healthy and "shapely" in certain places. Did anyone else see them?

QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Feb 16, 2010 -> 11:51 PM) from my experience, and I am a licensed attorney, it is different in traffic court. Usually they are granted because a person goes in there pleads to something and the SOS jacks their driving privileges. Now, there are ways to massage the system and if you get certain things changed or amended the SOS can give privileges back. So if you or an attorney files the motion and explains to the judge what happened most judges I've seen will grant it if it's in a reasonable time. Also, for small claims court it is basically the same for default judgments. Basically if you or an attorney on your behalf doesn't show up for whatever reason and a default judgment is issued, within 30 days you can file a motion to vacate and a judge will vacate the judgment. Thank for your help guys, we contacted the clerk earlier today and she had said to just come to the next court date a little early and tell them that he would like to change his plea to guilty. The judge will then decide his fine

QUOTE (G&T @ Feb 16, 2010 -> 11:10 AM) Any information I give is not legal advice, and I am not licensed in Illinois. Nevertheless, and for those who might be of more assistance, I am confused by what you are seeking. Your son pleaded guilty, was given a sentence that would only be given if he pleaded guilty, but swears that the judge said "not guilty"? I don't understand what changing the plea is going to do if in fact he was given a proper sentence. I can tell you this: changing a plea or a ruling is not easy. Generally, it requires a motion to the court and will only be granted in a few circumstances. Traffic courts might be different, however. Trust me, we know how confusing it got. He thought the judge had said not guilty but then spoke of court supervision (which would entail driving school I believe) and said a date of March 16 at 9 AM (which sounds more like a court date than a driving school time to me,) then immediately said case closed/dismissed and called on to the next one. He did not want to argue/interrupt the judge so he stepped over to the clerk who and had asked how to get his license back and she had insisted he had pleaded not guilty and to come back March 16. We are just wondering if contacting the clerk or any other official will help so we can just pay the fine and move on (barring whatever ruling they had actually made) and stay away from further court fees by returning in March (for what is most likely a court date)

I am not very knowledgable with law (neither is my son as you will read.) He went to court last week in Will County for a traffic violation in which his license was taken, pleaded guilty...then it all went downhill. He kind of lost his "thinking cap" for a moment, swore the judge said OK you plead not guilty and are subject to court supervision (which is only if you plead guilty) then rambled off a date of March 16 at 9 AM and said this case is dismissed before he even had a second to think. He then went over to one of the ladies (clerk?) and asked when/if he would be getting his license back, she was not very helpful to him and insisted (not very helpful to him) that he will need to come back in March and that the case was ruled as not guilty. My question is, does anyone know if there is a way to contact the clerk or ANYONE and change the ruling (if it was indeed ruled not guilty) and/or just pay the fine to get the license back? We do not want to get ourselves into court fees, etc.

I still believe T2 can be a superstar (he does have a LOT of work to do.) He has only played organized basketball for around 6 years, everyone knew he was a project coming out of the draft. If he puts up the minutes that, say, Gerald Wallace does in a game - he could've been an all star this year. He just needs to stick to hanging around the basket and not take those awful jumpshots at awful times (which he will most likely stop doing when he leaves the Bulls.) Obviously, he needs to adjust the attitude as well Edit: Forgot to add in not to get injured this year

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Feb 11, 2010 -> 02:40 PM) MLB Trade Rumors has translation as "Oswaldo Guillen told me that he believes in me and that he will give me the opportunity." hahaha I just saw that on there, amazing

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Feb 4, 2010 -> 09:13 PM) First words to mind: How the mighty have fallen. still don't understand Billups for Iverson after they had that long run of being VERY good in the East

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jan 28, 2010 -> 11:16 AM) Al's Beef on Taylor Tufanos on Vernon Park for cash-only italian Birdsnest on southport for wings Salernos on grand Vinnie's on grand for the city's best tuna salad sandwich Brunch: Wishbone, Palace Grill, Hashbrowns, Lou Mitchells Best dives to get blacked out and nobody cares: Marquis Lounge, Dugans, Cody's, Underground Wunderbar, Richards, Boss Bar I'm an Italian food freak so I could list a few: Rosals, La Scarola, Cafe Bionda, Mart Anthony's to name a few. THE BEST, another GREAT spot is XOCO on Clark and Illinois. Run by Rick Bayless of Fronter and Topo (next door) but nowhere near as expensive - basically Mexican street food and Tortas that are unreal. Don't be afraid to order a soup as they are big enough to be a meal. Oh, and the best churros and guacamole youll ever have

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Feb 1, 2010 -> 07:28 AM) its still kinda funny in a straight jacket way I think you'll look at it a little differently when you see the logo on his hat at the end, gotta get me one of those

http://www.tauntr.com/content/bradley-take...s-fans-rot-hell LOL

QUOTE (scotty22hotty @ Dec 21, 2009 -> 11:53 AM) I bet kenny looked at this WAR and couldn't resist http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playe...amp;position=OF 5.6 in '08, 4.8 in '07? Hes comparable to Ichiro What is it good for

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Dec 17, 2009 -> 12:11 PM) SCHOOLS North Carolina Agricultural And Technical St Univ * Greensboro,NC * Graduated: N/A * Student status: Alumni * Degree: Bachelor's Degree * Major: communications LOL good catch, didn't look that far down