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Somehow the Tribune will turn this around and say that these kids website is responsible for spawning the MyDoom virus. Damn Sox fans

Tacos Erindera is a good place and I'll vouch for their burritos as well. So good that during the off season I'll take a ride up their from the U of Chicago for lunch. Jimbo's and Puffer's are good places to go after the games.

Well then yes, you are right, but in my case (or any other guy's who knows how to use the washer) "doing laundry" isn't the chore, the folding is the real part of the work, unless the entire washing, drying and folding/hanging is considered "doing laundry".

the washing machine DOES the laundry. My wife tries pulling that on all the time "Honey, could you fold the laundry.". That's BS, cause if I fold it, I basically did it, you just put it in the washer.

A lot more than you would think don't make it on the first ballot. It's like the voters have to prove something to the players and try to use it as a statement, like "no one gets in on the first ballot". Probably a way for the writers to get back at the players for being pricks while they were playing.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=1701698

I've been sticking with alot of college hats and a custom one we had made for our softball team. All are fitted, I personally don't like the adjustables. I've been sticking with the college hats because they are made by Pro-Line. Not a big fan of New ERA hats. I think the crown is too high. Pro-Line has a lower crowned hat. Maybe it's my head, I have a small bean, a size 7 fitted. Actually, New ERA needs to reshape their hats with a lower crown because when I ordered these custom hats for our team, they asked me if I wanted the low crown. Sucks too, because New ERA has the market on MLB baseball hats. Anyone else have this problem with the New ERAs??

2. Greg Miller, lhp Age: 19. B-T: L-L. Ht.: 6-5. Wt.: 190. Drafted: HS—Lakewood, Calif., 2002 (1st round supplemental). Signed by: Scott Groot. Background: Several Dodgers scouts say Miller is even better than Edwin Jackson. After going 2-2, 5.03 in his first six starts, Miller dominated the high Class A Florida State League and earned a promotion to Double-A Jacksonville as an 18-year-old. Strengths: Miller’s velocity has increased from the mid-80s in high school to the low 90s, and he regularly hit 95 mph in 2003. His power curveball is among the best in the organization, and he added a cutter that has morphed into a nasty slider. His average changeup gives a fourth pitch with which to attack hitters. He completes the package with command, intelligence and uncanny poise. Weaknesses: Miller’s season ended with shoulder bursitis, and some wonder if the stress of throwing a slider contributed to his problems. Other than staying healthy, he has little to work on. The Future: Though the Dodgers opted for Jackson when Hideo Nomo got hurt, Miller got serious consideration for a September spot start. He’ll be given an outside chance to make the big league rotation in the spring, but most likely will return to Double-A.

Here's the write-up on him from Baseball America. He was rated their #1 prospect last year by them. 1. Aaron Heilman, rhp Age: 23. Ht.: 6-5. Wt.: 225. Bats: R. Throws: R. Drafted: Notre Dame, 2001 (1st round). Signed by: Joe Morlan. Background: After turning down the Twins’ overtures as the 31st overall selection in the 2000 draft, Heilman returned to Notre Dame for his senior season and helped the Fighting Irish to their first-ever No. 1 ranking and the Big East Conference regular-season title by going 15-0, 1.74 with 12 complete games and three shutouts. He also completed his degree. Heilman signed six weeks after the Mets made him the 18th overall pick in June and lived up to his billing at Class A St. Lucie, posting a 3-1 strikeout-walk ratio while holding opponents to a .190 average. He would have ranked high on Baseball America’s Florida State League Top 10 Prospects list had he pitched enough innings to qualify. Strengths: Heilman is a polished pitcher. Mature and focused, he works off his 91-94 mph fastball, which has incredible movement and bores in on righthanders. He also features a plus slider with excellent downward action, along with a decent changeup and splitter. His command is another positive, and he maintains control of all four of his offerings throughout the game with his improved stamina. Scouts love his 6-foot-5, 225-pound frame and his feisty approach with runners in scoring position. His three-quarters delivery is easy and fluid, reducing the stress on his arm, a key trait for a pitcher who will be counted upon to eat innings at higher levels. Heilman has all the makings of a potential workhorse who could be a solid No. 2 or No. 3 starter in the New York rotation. Weaknesses: Despite his maturity, Heilman has just seven starts and less than 40 professional innings. His secondary offerings, particularly his changeup, need more consistency. Most scouts don’t believe his fastball will add any more velocity, so his 83-84 mph splitter must stay consistent in order for him to get experienced lefthanders out. He made strides with the pitch in college last spring. The Future: Heilman is ready to jump on the fast track to the big leagues. His desire to learn and improve impressed the Mets at St. Lucie and during instructional league. He’s slated to open 2002 at Double-A Binghamton and could be a candidate for the New York rotation as soon as 2003.

For a deal like that to work, the Sox would have to add a quality pitching prospect rather than the "not top tier" prospect as you suggested. Nix has been compared to Brian Giles at this stage in his career so he would warrant that much in a trade. Texas would be SS-less and starving for pitching so this could fit the bill. Not a bad idea, but I doubt if it comes to fruition.

Excellent way to look at it.

If you go back and check the thread in which I mentioned the "loser" logo, ABOZ was asking about what happened to Doug Laumann and I happened to have the link to Baseball America. And as far as the low post total goes, people prove it here on a daily basis, that post quantity, does not necessarily translate into post quality. Post as often as you like, but it doesn't mean you know any more or any less than the next guy. Whatever makes you happy though.

Man, this guy came out of the woodworks. Probably a WSI poster. As a matter of fact, I do post at WSI. I stated before I like both sites. I check them both daily and if a thread catches my eye, I'll post an opinion. I happened to come across that picture on the other site and thought I'd inform ABOZ. I didn't realize it would turn into such a big deal. It has, and now I wish I wouldn't have mentioned it. Calm down Flash, I'll crawl back into the "woodworks" now. Ahhh don't sweat it. Soon enough heads will return back to their normal size and this place will be fun again. Thanks Steff. I don't really know what happened around here, nor do I want to know, but I was gone for about a week and finally checked the site and could tell there was some sort of change, attitudes flying, people getting banned, etc. THEY do ????

Man, this guy came out of the woodworks. Probably a WSI poster. As a matter of fact, I do post at WSI. I stated before I like both sites. I check them both daily and if a thread catches my eye, I'll post an opinion. I happened to come across that picture on the other site and thought I'd inform ABOZ. I didn't realize it would turn into such a big deal. It has, and now I wish I wouldn't have mentioned it. Calm down Flash, I'll crawl back into the "woodworks" now.

WinningUgly. I can clearly see how you thought it was "funny"... It is rather funny that someone would go to the trouble to put a picture of me as the O in their sig. Like anyone is even going to know who that is anyhow... "It is rather funny that someone would go to the trouble to put a picture of me as the O in their sig." As opposed to starting a wanted: dead or alive manhunt for the original poster? And removing the picture in your signature to boot? Sorry I even mentioned it.