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I have never seen the threat Iraq poses to the US. I'm going to bed, got an early morning tomorrow. Nite.

Hey, those are his beliefs and he defends them very strongly. I don't see why you have to attack him.

Who are "they"? The people of all the countries where people are dying like flies because of hunger... Like Ethiopia? Yes. And I might add its not only anti-American hatred that these people brew. Its hatred towards anything. Hatred kills... True, hatred does kill, but I think you are making a gross over-generalization that all countries where people are dropping like fleas because of hunger is because of their hate of the civilized West.

Who are "they"? The people of all the countries where people are dying like flies because of hunger... Like Ethiopia?

Who are "they"?

Maybe, just perhaps, these people wouldnt be in such horrible shape if they didnt spend so much time whining about how they hate America and if they spent a little more time improving their minds and teaching their future generations. I dont care that people are suffering in the Middle East and such places. If they werent so full of hatred towards others they wouldnt be so poor. These people think the West is responsible for their problems and thats their problem. They take no responsibility for anything. Its their own fault. When theyre in the ditch they call for America to help them and when we help them out they use the strength we gave them to punch us in the gut... Wow. I'm sure most that die of hunger because of not enough money brought it on themselves. I also don't see how the hatred of the West and that causing them to be poor have anything to do with each other. That has got to be the worst post this year, in my opinion, on all of this Mid-East crap.

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So do I. I kinda doubt that has ever happened, but that would be really cool if it did.

We'll have to remember this thread at the end of the season, so we'll know who was right.

It doesn't look like you have a lot of support on your side.

I agree. It should be his job to lose.

What years did Frank have those averages? '94, '96, and '97, respectively. That's been six years. I still think that Magglio is the best hitter in the lineup right now. I hate to do this, because I love Mags, but... The last season that Frank was himself was 2000. In that season, Frank was .328, 43, and 143. Mags was .315, 32, 126. Frank's OBP was .436, compared to Mags' .371. Mags was good, but Frank was great. Even look at last season. Frank had what was probably his worst year, and Mags had his best year. Yet, Mags' OBP was only 20 points higher than Frank's (.381 to .361). So again, Mags is good, but Frank is (still) better. Maggs' ba was 68 points higher last year, had 105 more total bases and his slugging was about 125 points higher. Comparing one person's best season to another's worst proves absolutely nothing. It's a waste of time to write it, and a waste of time for others to read it. I don't see how referring to how Thomas did 6 seasons ago proves how good he will do now either.

MLB.com has him on the Knights roster.

What years did Frank have those averages? '94, '96, and '97, respectively. That's been six years. I still think that Magglio is the best hitter in the lineup right now. I hate to do this, because I love Mags, but... The last season that Frank was himself was 2000. In that season, Frank was .328, 43, and 143. Mags was .315, 32, 126. Frank's OBP was .436, compared to Mags' .371. Mags was good, but Frank was great. Even look at last season. Frank had what was probably his worst year, and Mags had his best year. Yet, Mags' OBP was only 20 points higher than Frank's (.381 to .361). So again, Mags is good, but Frank is (still) better. Maggs' ba was 68 points higher last year, had 105 more total bases and his slugging was about 125 points higher.

I still don't think you can say Frank is better until he does better. Does this poll mean the best hitter overall for the Sox (including past performance) or best hitter right now?

We could also do an NCAA tourney contest, I guess.

Would any of you be interested in participating in a fantasy baseball league on Yahoo! when the season is close to starting? Maybe it could be an official Soxtalk fantasy league.

Still in Charlotte. I doubt he will ever see the big leagues in a non-emergency situation. We just have too many others that are still better than him.

What years did Frank have those averages? '94, '96, and '97, respectively. That's been six years. I still think that Magglio is the best hitter in the lineup right now.

Do you mean Chad Durham?

A player doesn't have to be exciting to be effective.

What years did Frank have those averages?

I like the sound of that, but I'd still rather see D'ang have the position, and have it to be his to lose.

This is not even a contest. Magglio.