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Another woman hating on Carlos Marmol.

Hell no to Alex Rodriguez. It almost feels like he's about to get laughed out of the game. Bonds didn't mind it, he didn't and doesn't care what anyone thinks of him. Rodriguez is probably going to cry just like he did in front of Jeter's house when he wouldn't open the door for him.

Got an email informing me that my name was drawn for 2 lower/field level tickets to Pearl Jam at Wrigley.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jan 29, 2013 -> 12:33 PM) No doubt about it my friend! It's because it's an awesome saying. No doubt about it. I've always imagined the real Mr. Thomas as one who would say No Diggity and now that image is shattered forever.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jan 29, 2013 -> 10:12 AM) With 100% confidence, I can say that Frank Thomas was. If it turned out that he used steroids, I would never follow baseball again. I'm in the same boat, but no one but Frank can say that with 100% confidence.

QUOTE (balfanman @ Jan 29, 2013 -> 09:28 AM) Other than Bartolo are you thinking of someone in particular? No, I meant shedding light on A-Rod's season, especially how it ended, and how retirement has all of a sudden crept into the conversation. You're right, though- there isn't one single player of the 90's-current that anyone can confidently deem as "clean".

QUOTE (flavum @ Jan 29, 2013 -> 08:57 AM) If A-rod gets popped again, I think he's played his last game. It sheds a new light on a lot of last season's going ons. This isn't something they stumbled onto overnight. I love the idea of going after contracts as part of the penalty for PEDs- It would take away the entire purpose of juicing for what IMO would be a good chunk of those who do. I doubt very much that Bartolo Colon had a burning desire to achieve greatness on the field by carrying the A's through October on his back. Can't imagine that ever being allowed by the MLBPA, though.

None of this should surprise anyone. Not even after after MLB implemented a PED policy "with teeth", because those teeth were a lot like the ones in a newborns mouth. Did anyone believe A-Rod at any point- even before whatever limited use he eventually conceded to? I certainly hope no one here was pulling for that clown for the reason that he would rightfully reclaim the HR record from that meanie cheater bully Barry Bonds.

QUOTE (flavum @ Jan 26, 2013 -> 09:35 AM) Ed Farmer was on the Score a little while ago. I don't know how anyone could like to listen to him. On the contrary, I don't know how anyone could not like listening to him. He's a gold mine. I'm clearly in the minority, though. I don't think I'll be able to listen to games on the radio when the day comes that he isn't doing them anymore. Regarding this year's Soxfest- I was really glad to hear Jermaine Dye was a part of the event. He's someone I wouldn't mind seeing around the team more often.

QUOTE (Cali @ Jan 26, 2013 -> 01:48 AM) Side note/Bitter argument: I would be totally in favor of some new uniforms soon. Nothing "new" really, my idea would just be a variation on the 1917 uniform and logo. With a navy blue hat with white S-O-X instead of that pinstripe hat. Wouldn't be surprised to see the the 1917 colors as the home Sundays next year. As someone who wasn't a big fan of the sleeveless shirts that have been discontinued while they were in use, I think I'd actually like to see those again in limited use.

Have (split) season ticket invoices come due yet? I know they've gone down since last season, but I don't think the postseason payment took care of the entirity...did it?

All time favorite Sammy Sosa moment (and Mark Buehrle moment for that matter) was watching Buehrle pick him after he took a BB to become the only Texas baserunner in what otherwise would have been a perfect game. Picking people off was Buehrle's MO, and Sammy Sosa was the Cubs as I was growing up. Couldn't have happened to a better guy. One of a few reasons I'm more fond of the No-Hitter than the Perfect Game. Just noticed the caption under the picture: Former Cubs star Sammy Sosa is trying to rebuild his image. Great stuff.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 22, 2013 -> 07:32 AM) Ways to utterly destroy a franchise's value: 1. Hold a public lynching in the outfield. 2. Move out of Wrigley Field to a new ballpark in the northern suburbs 3. Officially adopt as the team slogan "Jews are responsible for all the wars in the world". Some of those things probably fly if we're talking soccer franchise overseas.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jan 22, 2013 -> 07:23 AM) You could always live in Yakutsk. There's no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.

I got a kick out of hearing this latest development after their clown-show "proposals" that had the city footing the bill for renovations. For as long as they've owned the team, the Ricketts family have just seemed to be in way over their heads. Does not inspire. I do think some of the restrictions they have to work with (when they can and can't play night games) should be eased up. Wrigley is a great place to see a game at night.

QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Jan 21, 2013 -> 08:45 AM) This is would Patriots beat writer Greg Bedard said about it. @GregABedard For those wondering, helmet-to-helmet hits are legal on running backs and/or when receiver has established himself as a runner. Not after that they won't be.

Sox will be wearing the '83 jerseys at home on Sundays this coming season.

QUOTE (zenryan @ Jan 16, 2013 -> 09:47 PM) wow, in another bizarre turn. There is actual footage of the fake funeral that shows that Renee girl and Te'o at. Whoa, Kevin Youkilis sighting at :45. This keeps getting crazier by the moment. (J Peterman is such an awesome character)

When did we as a society become TMZ? Who gives a s*** if some kid in college is diddling an imaginary friend? The kid probably has mental/emotional problems.

David Letterman: "I would watch Tina Fey and Amy Poehler make salad." Me: "I would watch Tina Fey."

I remember as a kid thinking how much it would suck to be the baseball when Frank was up. Never thought about it like that with Konerko.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jan 13, 2013 -> 06:24 PM) For the last 9 seasons, the AFC representative in the Super Bowl has been Pittsburgh, New England, or Indy. The Pats will be favored to make it ten straight seasons. And with the Giants nowhere in sight, hopefully they can finish and get what's rightfully theirs this time.

I really think I would have let him try the 65 yarder in this case. Nothing to lose.

TO to freeze kickers is so damn lame.

Yesssss. Seattle pick.