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Which do you think the union would rather have, 30 more MLB jobs at the league minimum or 15 existing jobs making substantially more money? It's not really the point. The point is, MLB has carrots it can dangle out there, if it truly wants the DH gone. But will they be willing to pay the likely price? I don't see it being anything less than a salary floor, veterans minimums, etc.

Perhaps they'll just be the Houston Colts?

Also, my money is on the pit bull/collie mix.

I didn't even know there was a problem.

Ha, it's the first one. And he's saving his money to buy a sailboat. I have a Dachshund puppy and Calvin looks odd. Haha, just saw that. Awesome. The chihuahua/daschund mix (is that Calvin?) is awesome too. As to the wrestling, I'm kicking around going with some buddies to Royal Rumble. Mind you, I haven't watched wrestling in over 10 years, and it would be as much for "people-watching" as anything. Elimination Chamber is in Milwaukee and I so desperately want to go.

Are you on drugs? Mabye, MABYE there were 2-3 Starrcades better than WM during the Monday Night Wars, but WCW, like they were so good at, messed everything up.

I think we lost several pages worth of un-winnable arguments by letting the humility talk drown out this post. So who are the goons on the Patriots? Ocho Cinco? It's clear by now that the Patriots only signed him to coax Welker onto Twitter. Level of humility has no bearing on Goon Quotient, so Brady's clear. Any beef with Belicheat is countered by Coughlin's drunken whiny dwarf face. Your point would have been more valid if it especially applied to long-time Pats fans. Guh?

I promised myself I'd never like him after he got all butthurt about possibly getting drafted by San Diego and throwing a little bitchfit about it until he got traded.

I have to go with the Giants in the Super Bowl, as they're almost a carbon copy of the Packers from last year-- facing elimination late in the season, then going on a hot streak and running the table the rest of the way.

Has NSBB really resorted to posting the tweets of a banned user on the forums? Really?

I'm shocked it took this long.

I really wasn't pulling for either team in the AFC game, but I feel bad for the Baltimore kicker. That dude is going to be vilified by the fanbase.

And I'm supposed to care.....why, exactly?

I'm not going to throw the guy a parade, but I'm not going to spit on his grave, either.

If you're trying to expand the sport, why do you give Londoners the g-damn Rams?

Only slightly worse than the old Home Run Apple at Shea.

The same time the Bears do.

That would be a pretty good Super Bowl.

How much cap room does Ted Thompson have to play with this offseason?

But even with more health on that side of the ball the results didn't turn out better. That's.......a bit confusing. The Gnats exposed some big holes that have been brewing for awhile. And Rodgers was very, very human for the first time in a long time today. He was. The Giants had a great game plan. Honestly, the defense was baffling to me. Last year with so many key guys out it was so good, and this year being relatively healthy it completely sucked. Something needs to be done, but I have no idea what that "something" is. Pray that Nick Collins can come back, sign someone like Calais Campbell or Mario Williams, and draft a whole lot of defense. That's about all you can do. I think this year showed how important Collins and Cullen Jenkins were on last season's team. From a Bear fan's perspective: I think the Pack is married to being a great offensive team. Every team needs to make sacrifices at certain positions. Nobody has the complete dominant roster. The goal for defense should be mid-range, in the 15-ish ranking. Don't neglect offense, especially the ability to protect Rodgers. And give him a quarter or a quarter-and-a-half in that meaningless final game, if it comes to that. Yeah, I really do think Rodgers should have played at least a little in that final game. I'd have gone with a half, myself, but even a quarter would have been good. They really paid for it tonight. He just flat-out missed a few throws that he normally makes. Although his WR's dropping everything in sight didn't help, either.

But even with more health on that side of the ball the results didn't turn out better. That's.......a bit confusing. The Gnats exposed some big holes that have been brewing for awhile. And Rodgers was very, very human for the first time in a long time today. He was. The Giants had a great game plan. Honestly, the defense was baffling to me. Last year with so many key guys out it was so good, and this year being relatively healthy it completely sucked. Something needs to be done, but I have no idea what that "something" is.

I almost want to un-ban erik. It's more fun knowing he's probably reading this and can't stand up for himself. He'd probably make one of those stupid "What are the Bears doing today??" comments and then later say something about the Packers winning the Super Bowl last year. Yeah... facts really suck, huh?

I almost want to un-ban erik. It's more fun knowing he's probably reading this and can't stand up for himself. Did you intend to ban me and just forget? I've been back for a while... where have you guys been? Am I disappointed? Yes. But this was a fun regular season and a hell of a ride. The Giants were the better team tonight and deserved to win. If the Packers can somehow play even league-average defense next year the title is ours with how potent the offense is. So, sorry, but not emotionally ruined like you all were hoping. It's nice that you were thinking of me, though. :)

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/01/quick-hits-fatse-orioles-yankees-moreland.html interesting that Kerry would willingly go play for Dusty again.

Then the man is a [expletive] hero. What "steps" are these?