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He talked a lot about his frustrations with the losing that this team is going through. He mentioned again the fact that he felt that each player on this team was still trying, but when MacNeil pushed him on the 25 individuals thing he kinda ducked. Harry asking him about if there was any point in the season where he thought he was going to go off on the air. He said that during the Tigers series at home he almost lost it, and last night in the post game show after the way the game ended. He also talked more about the rampant cheating the exsisted when he played the game, and how much he participated in it. He said that they had teammates who were experts at stealing signs as well as his use of corked bats at times, and pitchers scuffing the balls on his team. He asked him what he would do if he "had the keys to the car" and he respectfully declined out of respect to the organization. He defended Jerry tooth and nail, and really didn't defend any other management or players. On Konerko he said it is "all between the ears". That it is a mental thing, not a problem with his swing or anything else. He said Pauly is the first question that everyone asks him when they talk about the Sox this year. He said that this was the worst offensive slump he has ever seen any talented team go through in his 40 years of baseball, and he doesn't understand why. He said he thinks that they only team that they have played all year that was more talented than them was Toronto. He said that the worst thing in baseball to watch was a talented veteran team that didn't "give a crap" about winning. It sounded like a veiled shot at last years team IMO, but that was just a feeling that I got listening to him. Hawk said the second worst thing was a talented offensive team that wasn't hitting. He said when it is the pitching that is letting you down, if the offense is there you can hit over it, but not vice versa. Well that is what I can remember, I was in the car listening and I think I remembered most everything...

Did you say that you sat in sec 133 for your season tickets? If that was you I have a question for you, if you could email me or pm me when you get a chance I would really appreciate it. And if I am thinking of someone else whose tickets these are, the same thing applies Thanks.

The Ken Harrelson interview Steff? I heard most of it. Very interesting.

Maybe they should ask Gracey about the Roids...

And actually if he won $20K, it also makes him a felony tax evader as any winnings over $10k have to be declared and taxes paid on them. I wouldn't be surprised if the IRS was involved in this mess soon.

I read this on line earlier today. Good write up Heather.

Only they were talking about a $5000 bet, not $10.

http://espn.go.com/ncf/news/2003/0605/1563467.html

In my book they are all winners

I consider myself a die hard sox fan. I had no interest in watching the game last night. There are better things to do. I didnt even know if they won or lost until a few minutes ago. The key give away was the absence of "this could be the turn around" posts.

http://espn.go.com/mlb/news/2003/0604/1563343.html Maybe we should sign him

Just reading about the draft and found this note.

Damn, that probably means I am out then. f***! I want to go SOOOO badly. I have been stalking EBay too, but tickets are averaging $1000 a pair. That is too far out of my range. So if anyone who has tickets backs out at the last minute, let me know!!!!

Tampa's payroll not counting the Vaughn wages is $19 million for the year. Maggs will make $14 mil next year.

I do LOVE watching Badelli play. That kid can flat out FLY. But Maggs for Badelli straight up? No way man. Maybe if it was Crawford and Badelli, but not Rocco alone.

I am going to take Ordonez

Nice Macheavellian reference

It is just like MLB where NOTHING else is allowed except the material the bat is made of. It is supposed to remain hollow.

I LOVE minor league baseball. I go to see the South Bend Silver Hawks a couple of times a summer at least. Free street parking, $5 tickets, and cheap food. Everybody hustles and wants to be there. They willingly give autographs and interact with fans. The game is still pure at that level.

Preach on Skip! Too bad he left the Trib, he was the only balance that they had for the Cubs Writers.

I would guess two of the bottom 3 listed pitchers Honel, Ring or Cotts.

As opposed to Sammy "camera hugger" Sosa?

No it isn't legal. But what they do with aluminum bats is pop the top off of the bat and put superballs (the high bounce balls) inside of it, and then reseal it. It gives the bat more of a trampoline affect.

When did you find out??? I have been saving the $500 for tickets, and was wondering if I needed to keep waiting or not.