Blizzau

Give me a break - did I say I expected to change the team by my sole actions? You assume an awful lot by your sarcastic response to what I felt was a legitimate interpretation of a possible part of the Chicago Cub lack of success over the years. I completely agree that the remarks of 1908 - a moderator on NSBB - were uncalled for. Who is one on this board to judge another fan's loyalty or impact to the team simply based on geographic location? I live in Denver (have lived in Michigan and traveled to Chicago extensively for business), and I would feel pretty insulted by a sarcastic remark ripping on me for not being a significant fan simply because I don't live in Chi-town. The bottoom line is that we all are here because we are passionate fans, and we are here to express our opinions. It is my hope that another fan (especially a moderator) will not devalue me or my opinions simply because of geographic location. I also hope that Cubzfan64 is issued an apology...

Don't underestimate the power of a large amount of ghetto trash. They've probably got many more guns than we do and they have the added benefit of having "street smarts". I realize that as Cubs fans, we're all hurting and jealous of the Sox' recent success. But could we please limit the amount of socioeconomic rips on people from the South Side? These references to "ghetto trash", cocaine and meth use/fabrication, and gun usage make me embarrassed right now to be a Cubs fan. This comes across as elitist, classist, and racist. I have no problem with hating Sox fans because they're rooting for what we believe is the wrong team, but to do so simply because they generally don't live in the nicest area of Chicago is prejudicial and uncalled for.

I believe dealing with Cincinnatti for Griffey is a possibility, but I don't see why they would want Corey Patterson. They already have a logjam in the outfield, and chances are they don't wouldn't want to replace a productive outfielder with one whose OBP didn't even crack deuce and a half (or .250) last season. The more young, talented pitching we offer, the more likely a deal is with Cinci. Perhaps Guzman, Hill, Williams, and Brownlie could get it done. That's a lot to give up, but Junior's stock has risen greatly over the last year.

During the Dodgers recent trip to Denver for a series against the Rockies, I met a couple of pitchers (newbies from the D.R. - I can't even remember their names) while working in a retail store downtown. I noticed a funny looking ID with what looked like the Dodgers logo and tons of cash in this guy's wallet as he was paying for his shirt. I had to ask if he played for the Dodgers, but quietly enough so that my co-workers couldn't hear me. He responded in Spanish, and I immediately launched into a 5-minute conversation with the two pitchers, wished them luck in their game against the Rockies. Afterwards, I let me co-workers know who they were, and everyone was insanely jealous that I got to meet them, and of the fact that they all had no idea what was going on despite the extensive conversation about baseball that the pitchers and I had! It made my day.

It would be helpful to others on the board if you could explain your perspective. Do you have numbers, anecdotes, or something else to support your dislike of Scoscia?

In addition Walker already played for the Twins and hated Tom Kelly. I can't see him wanting to go back to Minn. Is Tom Kelly in the front office for the Twins? I imagine Walker wouldn't have any issues with playing for current manager Ron Gardenhire given his successful record....

Gawd, I can't believe how many brand spanking new Sox caps have sprung up over the past couple of weeks on the el every morning. Very true. I was on the Brown Line on Friday as the Sox were clinching their first round series vs. Boston. I was at about the Southport Stop when I hear a PA announcement: "I have some good news for you guys, the White Sox win 5-3!" and about 70% of my train, most wearing those day old Sox caps were standing up clapping and cheering. If those fans really cared about the Sox, why are they on a train in the Northside during these important games. This was around 6pm and most were yuppie looking, meaning they had no families to go home to. I would have stayed in the Loop after work and watched the rest of the game at a bar if I was a Sox fan. You might want to think twice about initial assumptions. I could easily be viewed as "yuppie looking" and on my way home from work at 6 p.m., but I could be headed off to watch my nephews, work on an addition to my house, attend a meeting with a client, or any other of a number of responsibilities. While you may have been able to watch the game at the bar (I and many other Cubs fans would probably be right there with you), it seems a little judgmental to jump on people for simply (and presumably) returning to their homes after work. It also seems like we're all too quick to criticize a large part of Chicago simply because they root for a baseball team that doesn't happen to play at Wrigley Field. I especially don't like that many posts have ethnic and socioeconomic connotations in reference to Sox fans. Can't we just be happy (and envious) of the success of the White Sox this season? I realize I'm opening up a can of worms by posing that question...

A trade to the Marlins for Carlos Delgado. Hey, lightning struck once, didn't it?

Does anyone else on NSBB view the callups of Murton and Greenburg as showcasing to Billy Beane? Mr. Kotsay, your table may be ready...