southsider2k5 Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/s...itesox0223.html Great lines by good ol AJ Pierzynski came to Chicago a year ago with a reputation as different from Konerko's as a fastball and a screwball. Konerko was the quiet leader. Pierzynski was the wise guy. Asked Wednesday whether he echoed the feelings of his teammates that Konerko was the unquestioned leader, Pierzynski looked around in mock horror. "I thought it was me for so long but I guess I was wrong," he said before turning serious for a second. "No, Paulie's our leader. Everyone knows that." Due homage paid, Pierzynski quickly returned to his wise-guy mode. Referring to the tradition in hockey where a team captain wears a "C" on his jersey and his alternates are awarded the letter "A," he quipped: "They said they were going to put an A on my jersey, but it stood for something else." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 LMFAO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddy Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 i love AJ, frankly i pretty much just love the character of this team. rock on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 I love AJ, it still confuses me to how Twins fans could love him, sox fans love him, and Giants fans hated him, yet love Barry Bonds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Feb 23, 2006 -> 11:28 AM) I love AJ, it still confuses me to how Twins fans could love him, sox fans love him, and Giants fans hated him, yet love Barry Bonds. No steroids? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevHead0881 Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Feb 23, 2006 -> 02:28 PM) I love AJ, it still confuses me to how Twins fans could love him, sox fans love him, and Giants fans hated him, yet love Barry Bonds. I think Bonds' record breaking numbers have a little bit to do with it. Fans can be pretty forgiving of players who help them win ballgames. My guess is that if Bonds took his act elsewhere, Giants fans would turn on him pretty quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Goddamn AJ stole my joke! I have a Hawk jersey with an A on it and I used that line a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DABearSoX Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 but seriosuly, if your not a San Fran fan, who really is a fan of BarryBonds.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 QUOTE(DABearSoX @ Feb 23, 2006 -> 02:30 PM) but seriosuly, if your not a San Fran fan, who really is a fan of BarryBonds.com. True fans are gonna support the members of their team. Think Barry wouldn't be king of Chicago if he was a White Sox or Flub? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 QUOTE(Jordan4life_2006 @ Feb 23, 2006 -> 12:32 PM) True fans are gonna support the members of their team. Think Barry wouldn't be king of Chicago if he was a White Sox or Flub? I for one would be furious if I had a guy on my team who testified that he used steroids, whether willingly or unwillingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Feb 23, 2006 -> 02:50 PM) I for one would be furious if I had a guy on my team who testified that he used steroids, whether willingly or unwillingly. I would be as well. But many would still support him if he's on their team. Steroids or not. Having Bonds are you team gives you a pretty good chance to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 QUOTE(Jordan4life_2006 @ Feb 23, 2006 -> 12:53 PM) I would be as well. But many would still support him if he's on their team. Steroids or not. Having Bonds are you team gives you a pretty good chance to win. That's the sort of thing that would make me find another team to root for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Feb 23, 2006 -> 08:50 PM) I for one would be furious if I had a guy on my team who testified that he used steroids, whether willingly or unwillingly. you say that now but it would be different if he was a whitesox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retro1983hat Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 AJP is awesome. I am a bit concerned he might be losing a little focus. But for now, all is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 QUOTE(SoxFan101 @ Feb 23, 2006 -> 08:54 PM) you say that now but it would be different if he was a whitesox. QFT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevHead0881 Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 QUOTE(Jordan4life_2006 @ Feb 23, 2006 -> 03:32 PM) True fans are gonna support the members of their team. Think Barry wouldn't be king of Chicago if he was a White Sox or Flub? I think AJ is a good example here. Most Sox fans couldn't stand him when he was with the Twins (I was one of them). And lets be honest, it was for good reason. The guy was an agitator and still is. Thing is, he also plays hard, puts up good numbers and is one of those guys who you love when he's on your side. But either way, performance is usually the determining factor as to how a player is recieved by fans. If Barry Bonds was a crappy ballplayer, even Giants fans would hate him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 QUOTE(KevHead0881 @ Feb 23, 2006 -> 02:59 PM) I think AJ is a good example here. Most Sox fans couldn't stand him when he was with the Twins (I was one of them). And lets be honest, it was for good reason. The guy was an agitator and still is. Thing is, he also plays hard, puts up good numbers and is one of those guys who you love when he's on your side. But either way, performance is usually the determining factor as to how a player is recieved by fans. If Barry Bonds was a crappy ballplayer, even Giants fans would hate him. Exactly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Feb 23, 2006 -> 02:54 PM) That's the sort of thing that would make me find another team to root for. LOL. C'mon, Balta. If you're a true Sox fan, and I know you are, they could sign Osama Bin Ladin and I know you could never turn your back on the Sox. I know I couldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 QUOTE(Jordan4life_2006 @ Feb 23, 2006 -> 04:19 PM) LOL. C'mon, Balta. If you're a true Sox fan, and I know you are, they could sign Osama Bin Ladin and I know you could never turn your back on the Sox. I know I couldn't. s***, I would buy an Osama authentic head wrap for the games, with sewn on "bin laden" on the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Feb 23, 2006 -> 05:02 PM) s***, I would buy an Osama authentic head wrap for the games, with sewn on "bin laden" on the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Feb 23, 2006 -> 01:28 PM) I love AJ, it still confuses me to how Twins fans could love him, sox fans love him, and Giants fans hated him, yet love Barry Bonds. Their are a lot strange people out in San Francisco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mplssoxfan Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 QUOTE(YASNY @ Feb 24, 2006 -> 02:39 AM) Their are a lot strange people out in San Francisco. Truer words were never spoken, or typed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 (edited) QUOTE(RockRaines @ Feb 23, 2006 -> 12:28 PM) I love AJ, it still confuses me to how Twins fans could love him, sox fans love him, and Giants fans hated him, yet love Barry Bonds. The situation that gets the most press over and over is how he wouldn't put his cards down to discuss pitchers with Brett Tomko before a game. But when was the last time the Giants clubhouse was a rosy place to be? Edited February 24, 2006 by Drew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RME JICO Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 So what would the "A" stand for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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