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did anyone think we would ever try to compare prior and Garland before this season started. Come on guys, you know prior is a better pitcher, he has been unjured, but his ERA is still sick, and he got hit with a damn ball, it could happen to anyone. I would take him over Garland every day of the week. He will have an ERA under 3 for the next 5 years at least.

QUOTE(qwerty @ Jun 15, 2005 -> 02:27 PM) He played short and all in all was a pretty s***ty player... damn, whose ass is that in your avatar

I dont think he will be as good as MB, just because of the personality MB has, but he could be a good #2 or #3

He still won a national championship b****es!!!!

QUOTE(sayitanitso @ Jun 15, 2005 -> 02:11 PM) As long as it doesn't say "ERIC CHAVEZ TO BE TRADED TO THE SOX TODAY" or something along the lines to where it is very misleading to everyone, then it's fine. he is, sweet!!!!

QUOTE(Punch and Judy Garland @ Jun 15, 2005 -> 01:58 PM) I just don't know how anyone has the energy for more than one of these per month exactly why Im just paying attention to the Chavez rumor, thats the only one I care about. I dont think we are making any moves quite yet, but im sure KW is looking for some pitching at this point.

he's an idiot, as well as people who think the place is a terrible park. Everyone I bring to the park that has never been there beofre, leaves loving the experience and the field. Its the tribune that keeps making people think that way. People are sheep and will always think of the Cell as lifeless until they experience it. I love the stadium and I wouldnt have it any other way.

QUOTE(shakes @ Jun 15, 2005 -> 11:41 AM) Luckily, it's the only sport my girlfriend enjoys watching. I've said it before and I will say it again, if the girl likes baseball, its a plus, when she is a cubs fan, you wont last, i've been through it.

lets put another shrimp on the barbie???? you had WAYYYYY too many posts not to be an admin anyway, went from nerd to admin in one swoop.

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Jun 15, 2005 -> 10:12 AM) That's a long-standing argument and I think both sides are valid – the better to fill the seats versus 'cheapening the product.' I know one of the attractions of Cincinati's new park was that they were going to include a $5 dollar seat section even though other seating areas went for the saame kind of premiere prices seen at other parks. I don't know how it has worked out for them, but I'm definately on the $5 UD side of the argument. With JR at the helm, though, it's a fanciful suggestion at best anyway. the upper six at the great american ballpark have been 6 bucks or so, and we went to alot of games that way and moved down, its a great way to go to a game because we got in for cheap and bought way more food and drinks.

QUOTE(ScottPodRulez22 @ Jun 15, 2005 -> 09:38 AM) there you go http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=34558 thanks, i knew there were 1000 posts floating around somewhere

can someone please link our previous thread on this topic, because I put so much time and energy into that one, and I dont want to do it again, thanks _RR

I wonder who the gay teammate is that he has accepted.

QUOTE(ScottPodRulez22 @ Jun 15, 2005 -> 09:19 AM) Yep, you basically hit the head on the nail there. I wonder if this is why we are hearing the Jenks to chicago rumors, if KW is going to bring him up to replace someone, or possibly using him in a trade as well.

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Jun 14, 2005 -> 11:39 AM) I was just going to make some snarky remark about what it must have been like posting waaay back then, until I looked and realized that my registration is only 5 people behind you. Like Indiana Jones says, it's not the years, it's the milage. 5 people and yet almost 30,000 posts, SS is a f-in machine

QUOTE(OfficerKarkovice @ Jun 14, 2005 -> 01:11 PM) I was at that game and it was maybe the fartherst I have ever seen someone hit a baseball in my entire life. It was absolutely crushed. Not only was it straight to center field, that wall he hit it over is enormous. I agree, that thing was crushed. I remember thinking, oh s***, he's gonna have ALOT of those some day.

Chavez-would win us the division and the WS

American League Jon Garland, White Sox starting pitcher: A 12-game winner in each of the last three seasons, the former first-round pick of the Cubs – remember the Matt Karchner trade? – might get his dozen wins for 2005 before the All-Star Game. He and Florida's Dontrelle Willis, who was also dealt away by the Cubs, are decent bets to wind up as the starting pitchers. Garland opened the season as the White Sox's No. 5 starter but won his first eight starts, building the confidence he lacked in previous seasons. Some credit should go to A.J. Pierzynski and Chris Widger, who are working better with him than their catching predecessors, most notably Miguel Olivo. Brian Roberts Roberts Brian Roberts, Orioles second baseman: This guy apparently didn't get the memo about hitting being down. He's leading the AL with a .362 batting average, but has done a lot more than set the table in Baltimore's powerful order. He's positioned himself for a 20/20 season, collecting 11 homers and 13 stolen bases, and played very solid defensively opposite Miguel Tejada. Mark Teixeira, Rangers first baseman: A strong hitter playing in a park seemingly built for his line-drive stroke, Teixeira is tied for third in the AL with 16 homers. He could wind up as an MVP candidate with a strong second half. B.J. Ryan, Orioles closer: An effective set-up man in previous seasons, he has converted 17 of 19 save chances for first-place Baltimore. He's allowing opponents to hit only .207 while striking out more than 14 batters per nine innings. And he's left-handed. Tadahito Iguchi, White Sox second baseman: The latest Japanese import has made a smooth transition, partly because he's had countryman Shingo Takatsu showing him the ropes and partly because he's seeing lots of fastballs hitting behind Scott Podsednik. He was a No. 3 hitter in Japan, but is doing a good job as a table setter. He's been the most consistent hitter in Ozzie Guillen's lineup. Gustavo Chacin Chacin Gustavo Chacin, Blue Jays starting pitcher: The rookie from Venezuela has made 13 solid starts in a division that should be tough for left-handed starters. He's 6-4 with a 3.04 ERA, allowing only one homer every 20 innings. Impressive. Also worth considering: Rangers designated hitter David Dellucci, Tigers starting pitcher Jeremy Bonderman, Twins set-up man Jesse Crain, White Sox closer Dustin Hermanson and White Sox left fielder Scott Podsednik. Phil Rogers is the national baseball writer for the Chicago Tribune, which has a Web site at www.chicagosports.com.

QUOTE(sox-r-us @ Jun 14, 2005 -> 12:15 PM) Agreed. Though I would also love Kenny to look at Arthur Rhodes too. say no to arthur Rhodes, plus the tribe wouldnt give him to us.

He wont need to if he stays with the sox. We have better arms for starting in the minors than he does. I think he will be in the pen for several more years until someone other than the sox moves him out and he is a converted starter for his later years. I see him as a schoenweis type of guy.

Tom Cruise, your divorce lawyer is on hold.........again

Well, we are going to have to agree to disagree. I think the starting of threads when you are brand new takes away, not only fron your own experience, but from your reputation on the board. Like it or not, there are plenty of current and longtime posters that will always have something negative to say when there is a thread started about nonsense or "fluff." The reprecussion of this is the newbie not feeling wanted, and everyone thinking he or she is an idiot. Its unfortunate, but its the truth. Look at how many new guys we have on the board lately, and how many have been repeatedly posting bad opionions, terribly written statements and basic spam. Its hard for anyone not to mention anything when this occurs. But I digress from my semi-rant. I think the key to successful posting is to lay back and learn before you try to teach. Even many in this thread helped me when I first started posting here, about what was acceptable and how to not only compose, but convey my opinion on the matter. My first real argument was with Texsox, and I remember seeing him display his side of the conversation, back it up, and wait for my side of the story. I dont recall ever exchanging real heated words. That is the way that the new people are going to learn, by the older and wiser posters teaching through example.

promote his ass, see what he can do against better pitchers.

QUOTE(chi-guy2 @ Jun 13, 2005 -> 09:54 PM) prince fielder went 0-4 today all I can think about is that huge jack he hit off of us in ST to straight center field, damn

QUOTE(AirScott @ Jun 14, 2005 -> 10:06 AM) the more I hear about Randa, the more I'd like to see him here. he's a proven hitter that uses the whole field and he won't be a liability defensively at third. the Reds only signed him to a one-year deal, so if KW is looking to trade for him, I'm all for it, because he is the best fit in my opinion. Thats because all you hear about on these boards is how we need Joe Randa. He should be a back up plan, nothing more.