MiddleCoastBias

I was definitely siding with the crowd saying that this is far more entertaining than the standard 'run on the field and get arrested' guys but after reading the info on the actual video I am not as supportive of it- apparently it was in the bottom of the ninth as Carlos Lee was trying to tie the game. As a fan of a team, I do think that's ridiculous to pull in that scenario; I imagine it totally has to take the batter out of his rhythm (think about how mad JD was when Cabrera just tried to steal). Not to say that there is a 'time' that I would be like "oh hell, everyone go run on the field" but I know this was certainly not the time I would want to see it.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ May 15, 2011 -> 09:06 PM) I might like them more if they weren't done in MS Paint. Seriously though, I don't see any need to alter the current uniforms. I'm obviously biased, but I think the Sox have the best uniforms in sports. Oh for sure, I love our home and alternate black unis. I'm not a big fan of the road grays (I don't like the script, and now the the Twins have it as well), especially with the new left-sleeve patch this year (I don't like how they seem to be phasing out a logo). I believe we do have one of the longest standing logos with no alteration in the majors right now; that's a testament to the design and staying-power of the logo. My only fear is that they will want to change it at some point to shake things up, and if it does come to that, I do approve bringing back the red instead of a full overhaul.

FWIW, just had a conversation with my "smart" Cubs fan friend, and he said that "now we now the Cubs' pain when they had Pierre", and he tried to argue how bad he was on the Cubs. It was embarrassing to have a discussion about how bad he really is for us.

QUOTE (knightni @ May 15, 2011 -> 12:34 PM) Interesting photos per UniWatch Blog: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/Tim...LB_PSDT_R_2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/Tim...LB_PSDT_H_1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/Tim...LB_PSDT_H_2.jpg While Strasburg wearing a Sox uni is interesting, I love the actual article that those came from. He presents some very interesting concepts for a jersey revamp (really just brings red back into the current set). Complete Article Link

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ May 15, 2011 -> 06:30 PM) Unfortunately, I think you are right, although it leaves us w/ no backup 3B until Teahen comes back. All things being equal, this is a sad state of affairs when you see this statement.

QUOTE (bigruss22 @ May 13, 2011 -> 07:58 AM) All f***in' In I literally laughed out loud when I saw this, picturing Gob in your avatar yelling that as he runs into the ocean.

QUOTE (The Gooch @ May 12, 2011 -> 01:01 PM) They don't seem to realize that they lose a lot of good talent by waiting so long sometimes. I flew out to DC to interview with the DSCC for a research position in January and they said they would get back to me in 4 weeks. Flash forward all the way to April, I finally get a call back - and this is after I had already accepted a position on a campaign in Missouri. Granted I've never had to do the hiring but I am shocked by how long it takes for some of these positions to be filled (note: most federal positions I was looking at said it would take 12-18 months to run a 'check' before an applicant would be hired).

QUOTE (Bighurt52235 @ May 12, 2011 -> 05:50 PM) Fairly stunning to me how many people hate watching the end of games. Especially in save situations. Also, is it really that hard to stay up until midnight? I get it if you have to get up before 5 am, but otherwise, a West Coast game should be pleasurable, a late night treat. Just my 3 cents. To the point of people 'hating watching the end of games'... sometimes it's not that they have given up or are tired, it's just that the stress is too much. My father is this type (and it has irked me for years)- he left the room during the '05 Illinois/Arizona Elite 8 game, missed the 'Bush Push' in the '07 ND/usc game, left at the end of the Texas/usc championship game, game 2 of the WS, and it goes on. Beyond my father, I have a couple friends that just get too stressed to watch something that they are so invested in. I don't get it myself (hell, I watched every game of the '07 season on Gametracker because I didn't have tv but couldn't miss a minute) but I do get that some people are just wired that way.

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ May 12, 2011 -> 09:51 AM) I didn't know that Ebert said all of that stuff. That's cool. Link to Ebert's open letter to Jay in '08.

QUOTE (oldsox @ May 5, 2011 -> 09:42 AM) ....Something like This is the most talented team to ever play this badly this long? I think he's losing it; tough to be a homer 24/7 with this bunch. I think we got Space Jammed- someone stole all of the talent from the team. Someone call up MJ.

Bring back Jerry Owens! Amiright!? Eh? Eh, f*** it... Our outfield is hopeless.

That's a neat and new theme, absolutely love it! Well done, lad.

Great read on Pauli and Walker in the NYT. Link Interesting quote:

Come on, boys- we're taking 3 of 4 this series, Dunn with two moonshots into the jetstream in right. Book it.

My first thought when I saw this thread was that it was posted 2 days ago... Took me a second to remember that there really is a holiday this week

Being that I've moved to Missouri my local news is all Cards and Royals. Found this article very interesting, echoing similar 'board mentality' regarding Walker... http://www.stltoday.com/sports/columns/ber...19bb30f31a.html

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Apr 4, 2011 -> 03:33 PM) KC is still KC they will come back to earth against the Sox. Didn't they start off to an awesome start in the first 20 or so games a couple years ago when Greinke was spitting hotfire? It started off the same way- "they'll come back to earth" but they kept playing well. Well, like everyone suspected, s*** came crashing down on them eventually. That eventuality will be realized today.

What the crap is this, WGN? I see CSN has the cubs' pregame show so I flipped over to WGN for our pregame show... they have some cartoon playing. And in this cartoon they were fighting with card things- except the 'beast' summoned was a plant. Is this seriously what kids have to watch now? More importantly- where is my pregame show?!

QUOTE (ChrisLikesBaseball @ Apr 1, 2011 -> 01:01 PM) Anyone else looking forward to getting a glimpse of the Pirates against the Cubs? I'm not a fan of the Bucs overall philosophy, but I feel like guys like McCutchen, Alvarez and Doumit can be Major League stars if they were on a better team. If they had any starting pitching worth talking about, they could fight to go .500 and mess up that division race like Cleveland does in the AL Central every year. Don't worry, with the Pirates' mentality and payroll they will be gone soon. That team could has fielded some amazing players (for other teams) over the past decade.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 1, 2011 -> 12:30 PM) Are they going to be able to play? http://yfrog.com/h2tnfkvj This is from Mark Gonzalez an hour ago, says it looks good to go.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Apr 1, 2011 -> 09:38 AM) There it is. NOW it's baseball season.

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Mar 31, 2011 -> 10:58 PM) Those are the last 3 guys on the team I'd want hurling snowballs at me. I imagine a 96 MPH ball of packed snow and ice leaves a rather painful welt. I saw the video earlier and immediately thought of that commercial when they say it's a bad idea to get into a snowball fight with Randy Johnson (can't remember the product, great marketing, right?). But anyway, those didn't look like soft-tosses there, and I love how they used the cameraman as a body shield. But most importantly- almost game time!

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Mar 31, 2011 -> 03:55 PM) It was primarily bottles when it was beers of the world. Green Line is one of those beers that is hard to get even if you are a bar. Its limited production. Edit: I love that you said draught instead of draft. Heres some background on the project: http://www.glproject.com/green-line-project-pages-3.php I LOVE that beer, wish they bottled it. Everything about that makes me want it even more. Now I'm tempted to take the train into the city and a bar with in tap for that game tomorrow...

And how is there no Green Line? I though that beer was introduced as their 'south side' beer?

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Mar 31, 2011 -> 10:32 AM) Gonzales saying that Buehrle to start April 6 vs. KC, Humber in the pen for now Woo! Glad I get to see Burls pitch instead of Humber at Kaufman.