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Wise Declares Free Agency

Brush Back — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:27:45 -0000

Wise Declares Free Agency

Outfielder Dewayne Wise has declared free agency in lieu of accepting an outright assignment to Class AAA Charlotte.

No backpacks allowed - will MLB follow suit?

Brush Back — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:58:37 -0000

Backpacks not allowed here

NFL issues new stadium 'bag policy'? Does this just affect the Bears? What's the deal?

NOT ALLOWED:

Any size backpack
Fanny packs
Duffel bags
Shoulder purses
Non-fitting, over-sized camera cases
All other types of bags, regardless of size

ALLOWED AFTER INSPECTION:

Small handheld 'clutch' purses
Diaper bags (with related items)
Medical bags
Clear zip-lock bags for personal food
Clear Bears Pro Shop bags with merchandise from stadium stores
Cameras (6" lens max.) & binoculars with fit-to-size cases
Above items must fit into 12" x 12" template box at gates

Will the MLB follow suit - if so, that will drastically reduce the games I go to, how about you?

Its here, Its here - in HD on Comcast

Brush Back — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 13:07:03 -0000

I just saw that I now have MLB in HD... yes glorious HD on Comcast channel 233. Why didn't anyone tell me? When did this happen? Here I've been watching MLB in low res all this time - felt like I should have rabbit ears on the set with foil, no remote, and a mechanical dial to change channels!

(You direct TV users don't need to brag how you've had it all along!)

Crede, Uribe file for free agency

Brush Back — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:11:25 -0000

Crede, Uribe file for free agency

White Sox third baseman Joe Crede and infielder Juan Uribe were two of 65 players who filed for free agency Thursday.

Ozzie Guillen shrugged his shoulders

Brush Back — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 03:42:52 -0000

Ozzie Guillen shrugged his shoulders

Manager Ozzie Guillen shrugged his shoulders Saturday night after watching the latest shortcomings of the White Sox's offense.

"If one guy was struggling, then we can make some changes," Guillen said after the Sox were held to four hits by Scott Kazmir and five relievers in a 2-0 loss to Tampa Bay before a rare sellout crowd of 36,048 at Tropicana Field.

"But when everyone else does the same stuff, you really can't do too much. You just make up the lineup and hope those guys come out of it one day. They continue to struggle. We try to find a way how, and make different changes here and there, but they're not doing what they're supposed to do."
...
"It's a lot of stress for me and the hitting coach more than the pitchers," Guillen said calmly. "It drives Greg Walker crazy, also myself. I hate that because I'm the one who has to talk for them. I'm the one who has to say something about them not hitting. I come with the same answers every day.

"How many different answers am I going to give you guys and the fans? We're still waiting. It's hard to keep waiting. … We're not going to get those guys out of here. We're going to keep working hard, and maybe one day they hit the way they can." ...

MLB investigating White Sox doll prank

Brush Back — Tue, 06 May 2008 21:19:42 -0000

MLB investigating White Sox doll prank

MLB investigating White Sox doll prank, will talk to team

08 Team Payrolls

Brush Back — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:41:14 -0000

08 Team Payrolls

08 Team Payrolls - CWS #5, Detroit up to #2

From the Metsgeek - Winner/Losers (Sox)

Brush Back — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:17:58 -0000

Here's the summary of the AL as per the Metsgeek site. While you might, or might not agree, with his summary of the AL - it does make something to read in this very dull period of nothing going on. (Unless you want to keep reading about how the Yankees are, or are not, negotiating for Santana)

AL_Winners/Losers

Remember this place

Brush Back — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 21:12:49 -0000

As the season fades - some memories for the old timers

LINK

Just thought this deserved its own area for a while. Truly brought back some old memories.

So as Harry used to say - Falstaff and the White Sox, a great combination.

This season - I'm Tired Rant

Brush Back — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 14:06:47 -0000

I'm tired of rally killing double plays.
I'm tired of seeing players drop balls.
I'm tired of seeing infielders play outfield.
I'm tired of seeing batters that can't bunt - bunt.
I'm tired of seeing power arms that can't find the plate.
I'm tired of seeing hits that can barely get out of the infield.
I'm tired of seeing power arms that can't find the plate find it.
I'm tired of seeing players being traded for single "A" ######.
I'm tired of smart remarks like saying look at the baseball card.
I'm tired of remarks about how this kid will be something special.
I'm tired of seeing runners in scoring position stand there for 3 outs.
I'm tired of outfielders that can't throw a ball farther then they can spit.
I'm tired of hearing the grinder analogy used for ever aspect of the game.
I'm tired of seeing a offensive lineup without a single batter hitting above .270
I'm tired of rotating relief in a game till we find someone that can blow the game.
I'm tired of seeing players that are past their prime by years being presented as quality.
I'm tired of knowing I can probably leave the game before the end - and not miss anything.
I'm tired of going to games knowing that it probably will be no better than the last one I saw.
I'm tired of seeing good starting pitching wasted because of no offense, no defense, or no relief.

I'm really tired of seeing what's on the field for the price on my tickets.

Sorry - after last nights game, just need to vent about the season. (Still a Sox fan - still like going to the park - still like baseball - Guess I'll watch the Little League World Series and Regional Tournaments )