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I thought the 2nd penalty was questionable, but the last one was pure [expletive]. We should still have the lead.

Fukudome RF Castro SS Byrd CF Soriano LF Soto C Lee 1B Tracy 3B Fontenot 2B

I just downloaded "Chelsea Dagger" on my phone and am listening to it over and over. I think the series ends tonight. The champagne will be on ice. It will keep to Friday if necessary.

OH NOES! BECAUSE THE TRIBUNE PRINTED THAT PICTURE THE HAWKS ARE DOOMED TO LOSE THE CUP!

What I saw of Strasburg was very impressive. Reminded me of Kerry Wood's 20K game a bit. An overpowering fastball with a wicked curve. I'm looking forward to seeing him pitch more to see if can keep this up.

Why is that? I'm sure if Ryno had to choose between the 2 jobs he'd lean towards the Cubs, but the guy wants to manage, and there are absolutely no guarantees he'd get the Cubs job. There have been rumblings that he'd be considered but who knows if they really want a rookie manager to take over instead of another experienced vet. What if the ideal candidate who is already managing becomes available in the offseason? If he thinks he has a good shot of getting the Cubs job after this season, I don't think he would take the Orioles job now. His preference is to manage here. Has he said that? I would think his preference is to manage anywhere, and there are no guarantees he would get offered a job with the Cubs. The Cubs basically humored him by letting him coach the low minors when he asked to be considered for a managerial spot in 06. He surprised people by doing well at it, but I still don't know whether the Cubs are really actually considering it. The last 3 managerial hires they've made have been older, established managers with some level of track record. If they did go a different direction, I don't necessarily see them going with Sandberg just because he was a great player for them. I don't think he's said that specifically, but he came to the Cubs when he decided he wanted to be a manager. He played basically his whole career with the Cubs. It just makes sense. I never said there were any guarantees he would get the job. I merely stated that if he thinks he has a good shot of landing the Cubs job, that he will not take the Orioles job right now. That is strictly my opinion. Maybe he jumps at the first big league gig he's offered, but I would guess that he prefers to manage the Cubs if given the choice.

Why is that? I'm sure if Ryno had to choose between the 2 jobs he'd lean towards the Cubs, but the guy wants to manage, and there are absolutely no guarantees he'd get the Cubs job. There have been rumblings that he'd be considered but who knows if they really want a rookie manager to take over instead of another experienced vet. What if the ideal candidate who is already managing becomes available in the offseason? If he thinks he has a good shot of getting the Cubs job after this season, I don't think he would take the Orioles job now. His preference is to manage here.

UGH, Good God, y'all. What is it good for? :rotfl:

It's probably one of the stupid magnetic bracelets that cures all your physical ills and gives you better balance. I wonder if they have a lucky rock in their pockets, too.

Wells is broken.

I highly doubt he takes any job until he knows for sure that he won't take over for Lou next year.

I know we are still a few weeks away, but the voting is going on and has me wondering. Who on this team deserves to make the AS team? As crazy as it sounds, I think Silva has earned a spot unless he completely falls apart between now and then. I think Marmol should go. What about Fonzi or Byrd?

Yep. http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp32/HenryJamesBC/UIL-Class-1A-Boys-B_258760c.jpg You should have used one of the pics of Perry throwing the hook em horns. He is a political whore, but he won't let A&M get screwed.

And holy lord Buff.... http://a323.yahoofs.com/ymg/ept_sports_nhl_experts__65/ept_sports_nhl_experts-297903128-1275916330.jpg?ymrQoQDD5ATzKxjt Joakim Noah is jealous of that jacket.

The Cubs fan in me reads your post as "five outs away from the World Series".

Last night was the Hawks team I remember from the last two series. They were fun to watch. I wish Niemi would play a little better, but if we get that same kind of performance on Wednesday I don't think there is a Game 7.

Nice work, Texas. Way to work hard on the things that really matter. Ugh, screw Baylor. I'm ready to be done with those losers. No real surprise, they stepped in after the SWC. But yeah screw Baylor they can join SMU and Rice to form whatever they want. They don't have the political clout now that they did when the Big 12 was forming. The governor at the time was a Baylor grad and the lieutenant governor went to law school there. Now we have an Aggie governor.

Nice work, Texas. Way to work hard on the things that really matter. Ugh, screw Baylor. I'm ready to be done with those losers.

RIP

fake rally

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SO CLOSE AGAIN! ACK!

DAMN! Thought we had it there.

YES!!!!

Well there's one. Get another one and make them sweat.