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QUOTE(fathom @ Jun 1, 2006 -> 02:58 PM) I'm pretty sure C.C. has been the best pitcher in baseball since he came off the DL. We are just a couple games off our 2005 pace. If the Tigers were like they were last year NO ONE would be complaining. But we have competition this year so it's the 2006 edition of:

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jun 1, 2006 -> 12:48 PM) I smell a new member title Sign me up, too!!

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jun 1, 2006 -> 12:07 PM) Ribbie you are my American Idol Plushie Patrol!!

QUOTE(Hangar18 @ Jun 1, 2006 -> 11:37 AM) Question. Whats the Bigger sports story in Chicago Illinois? A: The SOX who are 1.5 games out of 1st Place? OR B: The Cubs who are 1.5 games out of Last Place? If you said B, you would be correct, unfortuneately. The SOX find themselves with the dubious distinction of being Champions of the baseball world, but Cellar Dwellars in regards to Media Coverage. Im sure everyone knows that other team is owned by the Tribune, which owns other newspapers and tv stations and radio stations around the country, so that pretty much explains it. Chris DeLuca does a story today, and instead of telling everyone to HANG ON, the SOX are only 1.5 games out and they can take the lead and the division soon enough, INSTEAD decides to tell everyone to HANG ON, the other team is only 13.5 games out, and they can take the lead and the division soon enough. The White SOX, despite Winning the World Series in 2005, and being only the 5th team in MLB history to lead from wire-to-wire, find themselves INEXPLICABLY lagging in attention from the Media, to a team that is currently as close to last place as the SOX are to 1st Place. ridiculous. Chicago Tribune: 4 cub stories 3 sox stories Chicago SunTimes: 6 cub stories 3 sox stories Standings as of Thursday June 1st, 2006 Priviledged, Media Owned, Media Favored, 4th place in 2005 Cubs 507 Underdogs in Chicago, Media Ignored, WS Champions in 2005 SOX 414 If I dropped a box of toothpicks could you tell me how many were spread out on the floor, instantly?

QUOTE(Hangar18 @ Jun 1, 2006 -> 09:14 AM) Media Attention is very important for a baseball team, especially one in a two team city. That other team is somehow known the world over, for simply, being BAD? Were the Champions, and were going to make sure the SOX get their due. The Deserve It. I remember last fall an entire network (FOX) devoted their post-season coverage to our team. We've gotten our due...you need to get over it. I guess some people hate the Cubs more than they love the Sox

QUOTE(Steff @ Jun 1, 2006 -> 11:06 AM) Oh my.. was that man was having a seizure...? If he was, I'm sure someone in that neighborhood would find something to shove in his mouth... That is awful I should be ashamed for writing that... and ashamed...I am. :headshake

Well...At least they're on the right track?? Maybe?? Enjoy. (sound is out of sych) Supposedly after their protest they went in and enjoyed the game.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ May 31, 2006 -> 08:28 AM) To be honest, there was no Sox fan doing anything nearly this funny or creative until the Palehose Six emerged from the briney fogs. I still think she is hilarious dispite the fact she hates the Sox. My thoughts exactly. She is a creative and talneted writer. to you for the use of "briney fogs"

QUOTE(Jeckle2000 @ May 30, 2006 -> 01:37 PM) That is hilarious, two bad he didn't have that bush costume...

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ May 26, 2006 -> 12:29 PM) http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metrop...an/3898585.html Awesome! Now theres no way Bandit will lose out on a race against Big Enos and Little Enos!!

QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ May 30, 2006 -> 12:04 PM) Well said Dixie. Cuck is seriously an embarassment to Sox fans everywhere. Actually I think he's more of a Cub fan than a Sox fan so they can take the embarassment.

QUOTE(Cuck the Fubs @ May 30, 2006 -> 10:22 AM) Well said. As long as there's beer and hot chicks, the fans will come. And I f***ing hate their fans as well. I want to knock the s*** out of someone when I see them wearing a Cubs hat and shirt. Me thinks he doth protest to much...

Happy Birthday to three great guys and posters!

I find these judgements fair. AJ's fine was obviously for his actions after the incident. I'm sure it's not a huge amount.

QUOTE(illinilaw08 @ May 25, 2006 -> 06:26 PM) My theory on how she knew about the magnetism was because of her father. His last name is Widmore and it's popped up a lot in the background of stuff throughout the series, and she said in this episode that with money, anyone can be found... something like that. And I agree on Jack... I really think Michael let them know they were being double crossed... at least I hope that's the case. Michael could use some redemption. Her father is Charles Widmore of Widmore Construction. He is a mjor investor in the Hanso Corporation and his company built the Darma stations plus other things throught the season. http://lostpedia.com/wiki/Widmore

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ May 25, 2006 -> 01:21 PM) Yes, it he also bears a striking resemblence at least to the fat guy who was seemingly leading the Others until Henry Gale showed back up. That is not the same guy. Mr Tom Friendly aka The bearded man is actor MC Gainey. Desmond's partner in the hatch is Clancy Brown ( who is also Mr. Krabs on Spongebob Squarepants!)

QUOTE(kapkomet @ May 25, 2006 -> 11:07 AM) So... is it worth it to go rent these? Yes...a resounding Yes!

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ May 25, 2006 -> 10:45 AM) WINNER! They gave you just enough answers to keep you interested, while leaving just enough questions to keep you addicted. Some thoughts... -I thought for sure Hurley or Sawyer was going to cap Michael when he found out about Libby/Ana Lucia. -I want to know what happened to Sayed, Jin, and Sun. -I can't wait to see if Mr Echo and Locke survived the blast. I loved Locke admitting "I was wrong" as the place was going nuts. -Who is Mrs Witlock and have we seen her before? -Was the electroamagnitism what caused people to get healthy quick, and if so will Locke (if he is alive) and the other woman stay "healthy"? - I am shocked they didn't kill Michael. At the very least I wanted to see Hurley jump on him and crush him. - I think Sayed, Jin and Sun are still at the "fake" Others camp. Talk about theatrics, there was nothing real in that camp and the hatch they had led nowhere. - I have a feeling the "blast" wasn't a blast but more of a pulse that really didn't destroy anything. I doubt they'd kill off two of the most popular characters. - Her name was Widmore and she is the daughter of Charles Widmore who is one of the head guys in the Hanso Corporation (I love this mythology they are creating) A few questions of my own... - What is up the giant four-toe "Homer Simpson" foot? - Sine the magnetic properties on the island probably screwed up his compass and hindered Desmonds escape (thus thinkling humanity was gone)...What is heading 325? And why is Fake-Henry sure there is a rescue wating for Michael and Walt. - Was Elizabeth really Libby or a twin? - Didn't the final guy in the artic station with the glasses look like Jack?!? Hmmmm and check this out...cool http://lostpedia.com/wiki/Main_Page Perhaps we should add a "SPOILER WARNING" to this thread?

QUOTE(tonyho7476 @ May 25, 2006 -> 10:42 AM) Um...why weren't you watching the Sox? I think I'm going to buy Season 1 and try and get into this show...everyone says great things. Hopefully Season 2 will be out on DVD before Season 3 starts. I believe Season 2 comes out on October 3rd just before the new season starts. Link to Amazon.com "Lost-Season 2 DVD" page

I would rather have Bobby throwing 95-97 with movement like I've been seeing than 98-100 consistantly but with no movement.

Happy Birthday Soxy! Happy B-Day Jim

The Cubs Unlike the other teams, who are openly rebuilding, the Cubs have a plethora of veterans they could be traded by July (Eyre, Howry, Walker...) and that'll only help to sink them further.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ May 25, 2006 -> 09:43 AM) Anyone else watch this show??? The finale was incredible and finally started to give more backround info on the last two seasons along with lots of the side characters. I can't wait until the next season, I am so addicted to this show. I love this show!! Last night was heart-pounding and jaw-dropping! This show has got me hook, line and sinker and I bow to my master! BTW, I love the criticisms some people have about the show last night i.e. They didn't answer everything, I still don't know all about those people..etc. NO s***!! If they answered "Everything", the show would be over.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ May 25, 2006 -> 08:41 AM) I was watching the game, duh And I was watching you Johnny Cakes...

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ May 25, 2006 -> 08:42 AM) How the f*** do you suspend someone for getting punched? If he does get one game he will appeal it. (as will everyone)