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QUOTE(Steff @ Jul 20, 2005 -> 09:57 AM) Hu...??? The offense wet itself from the get go. Or did you just spit coffee in their laps??

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jul 20, 2005 -> 06:49 AM) You want me to post more? I'm only one man!! (well one man and 16 computer automated response programs) In all seriousness, glad you had a great time at the game. The renovations to the park make it one of the best parks in all of baseball. You...post less. Give the server a break. You're like a old man with a case of Viagra and a free hooker. I'm not really sure what that means.

QUOTE(Steff @ Jul 20, 2005 -> 09:41 AM) May he pess in peace.. I hope you meant pass and not piss. RIP Scotty.

QUOTE(Steff @ Jul 20, 2005 -> 08:21 AM) Sigh.. if only our Delorian wasn't in the shop. Damn...Cause my Flux Capacitor is...Fluxing.

It's not the beer that getS me...It's the Sox Spilt!! I CAN'T STOP BUYING IT!! I NEED IT. I WANT THAT GREEN TICKET!!! MORE MORE MORE!!!

QUOTE(kyyle23 @ Jul 20, 2005 -> 07:29 AM) The Sox lost last night? And the Twins won? OH MY GOD! SOMEBODY NEEDS TO GET TRADED FOR SOMEONE ELSE! HEADS NEED TO ROLL! SOMEONE NEEDS TO DO.......SOMETHING!! THIS IS BAD PEOPLE! NOT BAD LIKE IM NAKED AT SCHOOL IN MY DREAM BAD, BUT MORE LIKE I AM NAKED AT AN ALL MALE-SCHOOL IN MY DREAM BAD. THATS REALLY BAD PEOPLE. IF THE WHITE SOX DONT TRADE JERMAINE DYE AND AARON ROWAND AND BRANDON MCCARTHY FOR KEN GRIFFEY JR STRAIGHT UP, THEN IT WILL GET WORSE! PLEASE, SOMEONE DO SOMETHING! A 5 GAME WIN STREAK TO START THE SECOND HALF AND A 12 GAME LEAD OVER THE TWINS ISNT ENOUGH. ITS TIME TO PANIC PEOPLE! (If you wish, imagine the above statement in green. I dont think it is necassary) I DON'T KNOW WHAT WERE SCREAMING ABOUT! I ate a red candle.

QUOTE(Soxfest @ Jul 19, 2005 -> 06:28 PM) In 2000 Sox sit on there ass at deadline, 2005 they better go for it, best record in baseball at playoff time to lose 3 in a row does not mean a thing. They picked up Charles Johnson and Harold Baines at the deadline. No pitching though...

QUOTE(Soxnbears01 @ Jul 19, 2005 -> 06:49 PM) stop saying silly silly

QUOTE(The Ginger Kid @ Jul 20, 2005 -> 12:31 AM) All we're hearing from KW and Ozzie is that if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Sounds good on the surface. But in reality if the Sox were in a dogfight with the Twins they'd be far more aggressive and willing to add to this team, even if it cost some clubhouse favorites their ticket out of town. But they're not in a dogfight, so what's the point, right? Does that mean you don't look to improve? In terms of importance, does chemistry trump talent? Is this 12 game lead over the Twins keeping the Sox from improving the talent on their roster for fear of guys not getting along? In the league standings the Sox are 7 games up on the Angels. A bit more sobering and certainly worth watching when home field means so much. Boston won the WS last year and they're starting to make some moves. The Sox haven't won squat and they're standing pat? I don't like it. Who's to say a radical move like trading favorites like a Rowand or even a Konerko might not work out? Would you rather have Jermaine Dye or Ken Griffey Jr.? There's too much fear of messing up a good thing instead of thinking of making a good thing better. A great thing, even. I'm not saying I don't like a 12 game lead. Make it 20! This isn't about just beating the Twins. Or is it? Man...it's one negative post after another with you. Let's completely revamp the line-up, eh? Trade three starters for who?? Who will take them?? Have you thought that through?? Where will you trade Pual, what will you get in return? Same with Aaron...Jermaine... Now, the propects you will trade away, also... There is an old saying. Don't be part of the problem, be part of the solution. Your posts have been nothing but complaints and nitpicking against the team with the best record in the Majors. Come up with realistic solutions, if you are so concerned. ESPN recently did a feature on blockbuster trades at the deadline. The majority that went on to the World Series and won did NOT make a blockbuster trade. Yes, they made tiny trades to bolster a bullpen or bench. But not to the degree you suggest. Boston last year was an exception, not the rule. Might I suggest easing up on the fantasy baseball mentality when approaching this team. In Fantasy baseball you can trade half your team to another team...because it's a fantasy. There is soemthing to be said about chemistry. It's not a major cog in the wheel, but it helps. Just some advice...Enjoy this team. We may never have another season like this again.

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Jul 19, 2005 -> 02:33 PM) Also, if anyone starts any s*** there, they will be permanently banned. poophead

QUOTE(Da Sox @ Jul 19, 2005 -> 05:38 PM) ok Da Sox, There is old saying... If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all. Glad you had a great time SS! Post more!!! Always great to hear fun times at the ole ballpark.

Let me insert something you forgot. A MAJOR difference between the two teams is the pitching. I disagre that a lot of our pitchers are having "career" years. Mark and Freddy are solid vets who in line with their career numbers. Jon is at an age when the majority of pitchers mature to their talents. In 2000, our pitching got HURT. We went into the postseason with no healthy starters. Our opening game was pitched by Jim "5 Inning" Parque. Our offense in 2000 was all or nothing, just like the last few years. They were too reliant on the 3-run homer. This year is different. I don't think people realize that enough. Faster, Smarter, Stellar Defense... They are completely two different teams. Just comparing batting averages does not paint a complete picture. Optimism is called for...not pessimism I don't understand that statement AT ALL. Our optimism is INCREDIBLY justified. After all the games I've gone too, the amazing comebacks I've witnessed, different heroes every night...Yeah...it's OK to think this is our year! Go ahead...refer to my opinion and enthusiasm like I am a Cub fan. I refuse NOT to enjoy this magical season.

Next thing we know people will be suggesting we pick-up Rick White. Oh wait...

QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Jul 19, 2005 -> 02:57 PM) Waving white socks should be a HUGE Sox tradition. Not sure why it never catches on. I never really got it. I thought it looked silly seeing socks being waved. I always thought the White Sox thing was "Nah-Nah..Hey Hey Goodbye" when we started rallying. When Nancy pounds out the first few chords after we've pounded a pitcher...it still gives me chills. Do we need socks, too? Maybe I'm being silly.

QUOTE(KevHead0881 @ Jul 19, 2005 -> 04:10 PM) Ok, it looks like they changed things. In their recent press release, it says this: A special pregame ceremony will include musician John Popper from Blues Traveler playing the national anthem on his harmonica, and musician Jermaine Dupri and actor/comedian George Lopez will throw out ceremonial first pitches prior to the game. "The George Lopez show only furthers the stereotype that Geroge Lopez is funny." - Family Guy

QUOTE(kyyle23 @ Jul 19, 2005 -> 01:05 PM) Still, who is misplaced for Millar? They have leCroy and Morneau playign first, and Lew Ford as the 4th outfielder. Boston sure has been eager to get rid of Millar in the past 2 years though Especially after all that trouble they went through to pry him away from Japan.

QUOTE(Sonik22 @ Jul 19, 2005 -> 12:45 PM) i still think that if a starter goes down we deserve to give neal cotts a chance to start, but then again we don't want to hurt his confidence. Neal cannot start. He is NOT an option. His arm is not streched out to go 5-6+ innnings.

QUOTE(Steff @ Jul 19, 2005 -> 01:02 PM) Guys.. this is going to be a ton of fun. I encourage anyone that can, to go. Brooks and Scott are working very hard to get it done. Huge kudo's to both of them! This is a great idea. I will be there.

Paul Skilling

Let me know when and where and I'll come up with an excuse not to go!

I am more concerned on the injury front. Hermy's back is scary. A couple more solid pen additions would be nice. Wagner or Everyday Eddie would go a long way and not disturb team chemistry.

I think them demanding Lowell be included in any trade is what is tying this up. I can image the phone dicussion between KW and the Marlins... ::End scene

I wonder what his BAA and ERA would look like if you took away that April Cleveland outing?

QUOTE(Steff @ Jul 19, 2005 -> 07:36 AM) Really.. that little pasty skined child with the blond hair was yours...??? no...

QUOTE(Steff @ Jul 19, 2005 -> 07:02 AM) During blowouts I expect it.. but if the Sox are down I absolutely hate it. I never do it regardless. One other thing.. those kids in the front row of the Scout seats last night.. oye ve.. if I were their parents I would have kicked their asses. Every inning it was up, down, running down the tunnel, waving, standing, doing whatever they could BUT watch the game. And that little kid that was sitting right behind the Sox dugout dancing or whatever he was doing.. Good grief.. Um..that was my son.