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QUOTE (Thad Bosley @ Dec 18, 2014 -> 11:31 PM) Thanks! A great trip down memory lane, particularly getting, once again, to hear #53, Don Drsydale, calling the play-by-play, alongside his color analyst at the time, the One, the Only, Ken "Hawk" Harrelson. Double D and Hawk were a terrific broadcasting duo together, and would have been far more popular in Chicago had they not been the pair to replace Harry Caray and Jimmy Piersall. And, of course, had they not been buried on Sportsvision, the Reinsdorf/Einhorn brainchild that...well, a story for another day. I think Hawk needs to go back to doing color like he did with Drsydale. I know his ego wouldn't allow it, but he would make him sooooo much more tolerable....and he can go silent when things go bad and it wouldn't effect the broadcast.

QUOTE (PlaySumFnJurny @ Sep 26, 2014 -> 02:23 PM) Thanks for posting that! ps. What did he give you? I honestly don't remember. It was probably around $100.

The Game 2 Grand Slam is definitely what I will always remember Paulie for as a player, but I also got to know him a little bit as a person as well and that made watching his career even more special for me. As a kid, I caddied at Olympia Fields Country Club and we used to have a March of Dimes outing where every group played with a local celebrity. In 1999, Paulie's 1st year with the Sox, he came to play in the event. Based on our rank we got to select which group we wanted to caddy for in the event. I was only 17 at the time (3rd year caddy), so I was in the middle of the pack somewhere. Being a huge Sox fan, I definitely wanted a Sox player. I don't remember all the players that were there, but when it was my turn I of course knew Paulie was a Sox player, so I took him. Getting to meet a local celebrity was always a thrill, especially as a kid. I had of course seen Paulie on the field, now I get to actually meet him and spend a few hours with him. Most guys take a cart in outings, but Paulie decided he wanted to walk the course instead so I carried his bag....which actually turned out to be Greg Norton's clubs. Paulie didn't have his with him. None of the guests in the group really seemed to know who Paulie was, so they kind of just had their own fun while I got to walk 18 holes with PK. Couldn't have been a nicer guy. Asked questions about myself, school, where I was going to go to college, etc. He pretty much was exactly how we see PK every day talking to the media...same guy. He always engaged me in conversation, like he actually wanted to talk to this 17 year old kid carrying his bag. I will never forget how cool he was. After a few holes, he sees I am a decent caddy and he starts to ask for advice on clubs and reading greens. We get to a Par 3 and it is a hole you can win a prize. A trip to Ireland with a hole in one. I had been clubbing PK for a few holes now so he turned to me and said, 7 or 8 iron. I handed him the 8 and he hit a real good shot right at the hole. The green is a little elevated, so from our vantage point it was a little tough to see what happened to the ball, but it definitely disappeared and we see the people on the green screaming and celebrating. He hit a hole in one and won the trip...with someone else's clubs mind you. Nevertheless, everyone is excited and of course I get a huge high five from PK. Next hole was longest drive and still probably pumped up from the last hole, he rips one right down the middle of the fairway...longest of the day to that point. Not sure if he won that one though. The day was definitely the best selection I ever made on the March of Dimes picks. Got to spend 4 hours with a guy that would become one of my favorite players ever in a White Sox uniform and some great memories to go along with it.

QUOTE (robinventura23 @ Sep 8, 2014 -> 12:59 PM) Carlos Rodon in line to start home opener 4/10. That would be awesome.

I don't post much, especially in the FutureSox area...but just wanted to give everyone a kudos for their work in the FutureSox area. I love reading about what all of the prospects are up to and how they are progressing. Keep up the great work everyone!

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jun 19, 2014 -> 10:57 AM) This is discussed in the trade winds thread. Oh...sorry about that. Can close if necessary.

I am not sure where Jim Bowden pulled this from....but he obviously doesn't think having possibly 5 lefty starters in a few years isn't a big deal. :-) I won't post his explanation since it is an insider article, but here is his trade idea for Price: The trade: Micah Johnson, Erik Johnson and Chris Beck for Price. He lists this as his 3rd idea. Others: LAA: C.J. Cron and Alex Yarbrough for Price. TOR: Aaron Sanchez and Alberto Tirado for Price. NYY: Gary Sanchez, Luis Severino and Peter O'Brien for Price. ATL: Alex Wood, Lucas Sims and a pitching prospect for Price. Not sure if TB would want Johnson and Beck. Link: http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/the-gms-of...ce?refresh=true

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jun 18, 2014 -> 11:05 PM) Also, because I feel this is related, I may as well share it here in the Rodon thread. This is my response to people guessing where Rodon may get ranked on next year's top 100 boards..... here are the top 3 pitchers taken the last few years, and where they ranked on the following year's preseason top 100 (BA).... 2013 - Mark Appel (college, 39), Jon Gray (college, 12), Kohl Stewart (HS, 52) 2012 - Kevin Gausman (college, 26), Kyle Zimmer (college, 24), Max Fried (HS, 46) 2011 - Gerrit Cole (college, 12), Danny Hultzen (college, 21), Trevor Bauer (college, 10) 2010 - Jameson Taillon (HS, 11), Drew Pomeranz (college, 61), Matt Harvey (college, unranked) So I guess Rodon could rank anywhere from 10 to unranked..... wink.gif But I think top 50 is a guarantee. Somewhere in the 20's is probably the best bet. Were people not that high on Matt Harvey out of college? 7th overall pick and not ranked the next year...and he is pretty good now?

Exhale.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Jun 18, 2014 -> 03:15 PM) They just ran into KC at the worst possible time I agree with this. They are playing out of their mind right now....although the Sox always have struggles with the Royals no matter how well they are playing.

QUOTE (Chris Sale @ Jun 18, 2014 -> 01:42 PM) I still don't get why pitchers are going inside to Jose, but play with fire and you get BURNED. Also, the saga of Conor Gillaspie: The Kid Who Only Hit Line Drives continues. Sometimes I would have to believe they are just making mistakes in(i.e. not getting it in far enough)....but I agree that people should continue to throw low and away until Abreu adjusts.

Those watching on TV...how does the attendance look? I was there yesterday and was surprised there was 25K.

I think Jose Abreu is a keeper.

QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 10:03 PM) '13 & '14 Sox drafts should prove to be damn good. All hail Rick Hahn! He can now drop the mic and walk off stage. His work is done here. For today.

QUOTE (Bigsoxhurt35 @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 09:50 PM) Just draft a lot of pitching. That's how I'd build my organization. You can sign hitters and trade for them. Cubs believe the opposite for whatever reason. I agree with you.

QUOTE (bucket-of-suck @ Jun 5, 2014 -> 09:32 PM) Heard he was target #1 after Schwarber was pegged for less $. Cubs wanted Rodon big time too. Not a good time for the north side plan. Sucks for them the Cards are good at this. Love the Rodon pick, so lucky he fell to the Sox. Really interested for the 2nd pick.

Makes me happy when teams give a guy like Carroll a shot and they take advantage. Hopefully he can continue to throw ground balls and strikes. Great team win.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 24, 2014 -> 12:45 PM) I am thru MLB Audio. Ditto.

QUOTE (beautox @ Apr 24, 2014 -> 12:36 PM) Viciedo played that single into a triple. Sad part is that Farmer and DJ defended the plays saying they have no problem him going for it with 2 outs. Didn't see the play, but if he didn't go for it, would it have only been a single?

Well that is a weird way to end a game. I'll take it.

Good win when Sale isn't pitching at his best. Who would have thought this team would hit like this? Definitely not I. Fun to watch that is for sure.

QUOTE (Knuckles @ Apr 11, 2014 -> 09:07 PM) Theres folks in the outfield bleachers, so I'm gonna guess 20K. More than last night that's for sure.

I have to give Viciedo credit. He is actually having good ab's. Not just hacking up there. Good walk.

Today play a day after a DH for the Indians. Tomorrow they face Sale. Good luck!

Ryan Raburn hits the hardest of anyone in baseball against the Sox? Come on Hawk.