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Lou says he has a spot in the rotation. Prior and Miller (possibly Cotts) are battling for the last spot.

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These quotes by Lou sum up my feelings nicely.

hate ozzie. he looks ridiculous. LOL

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/media/photo/2007-03/28235118.jpg Piniella and Guillen http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070304/capt.azpc10603042307.white_sox_cubs_spring_baseball_azpc106.jpg Mark DeRosa, top, avoids the slide by Chicago White Sox runner Wiki Gonzalez

True but a hot bat in ST doesn't always translate to the start of the season (see Nomar in 2005 and Aramis in 2006). The truth is, we won't really know anything until they start playing the real games. I'm just really eager to start watching meaningful games.

Santana tells ESPN Deportes the Twins should not wait to start the contract extension talks.

Nah, we really haven't seen this team play. When we get to the point in Spring where the regulars are playing most of the game we'll be able to judge the progress.

I think Prior is healthy. At least it would appear to be the case because, unlike recent STs, he's participated in the same drills as every other starter. He may have some lingering doubts about his health just because it's been awhile since he pitched. These quotes seem to exemply the doubt: Link Mark Prior's comments about criticism sound pretty level headed: Here's Wood's comments on pitching tomorrow for the first time in months.

Now we have Cubs fans calling WGN radio in full panic mode. Sheesh!

That's a situation where you take business elsewhere and let management know why. Since I don't live in Chicago, I've never had to deal with that too much. One comparable situation I had was at a restaurant here in Louisiana last December. I went into a restaurant wearing my Dallas Cowboys hat. My guess is the waiter was a Saints fan. As I sat down, not only did he take my drink order, but informed me the Cowboys sucked. I just smiled and said, "yeah...whatever." Everytime he came to the table, he had something to say about my being a fan of the Cowboys. Now normally, I'm a decent to good tipper, but today, I left the waiter a quarter and a note that said, "Here's a tip: When waiting tables, it's best not to annoy the people you're serving." My bill was nearly $50 and this is a restaurant that I know has tip shares based on the price of the ticket. I'm pretty sure he had to pay for the right to wait on me that afternoon. Maybe he'll learn to keep his mouth shut. I don't mind a little good natured ribbing, especially from people that I consider friends, but his was quite annoying. Haha, I'm glad you stuck it to him! BTW, the Sox fan craziness happens here a lot. The fan base mirrors their management. They are outnumbered but they get mouthy and look for a fight.

Yeah so that didn't happen. Kinda slept through the game. How bad did the Cubs look today? It was mostly Minor League damage but Ohman and Howry gave up a combined 5 runs (I think). :? :cry:

I don't ever like losing to them. When the Cubs and Sox had the "Windy City Classic" (before interleague games) it was the most contentious series of the year. Unfortunately, it seemed like every Cubs manager downplayed the series while every Sox manager always had his best people play against us. It's like Lovie Smith saying the Bears were going to beat the Packers when he was hired. Ozzie said he'd beat the Cubs because that was (still is) the most important thing to him, and their fan base, before they won the WS.

LOL, I said that last night in this thread. That's what the Sox do; try to stick it to the Cubs whenever possible. Don't underestimate all the years Ozzie Guillen played as a Sox. I know there will be people here that think it's crazy but the Sox don't hide their disdain for the Cubs. Williams has been, acting like he's the smartest person in the room, taking shots at us all offseason. This stings a little but I know it's a nothing game. I just want the Cubs to have a successful season.

I could be wrong but I thought it was a tape of earlier work

It's mostly the minor leaguers who are struggling here. I'm not trying to overreact, it's just that I'm sick and tired of always losing to the flippin Sox. And that was Ohman getting rocked by some no-name minor-leaguer, wasn't it? Yea Im with you..Living on the southside like I do, you hear about it no matter what even if it is ST, its annoying, I hear anti-cubs stuff almost everyday from their scumbag fan base I hear you! I grew up on the South Side and they don't care that this game is meaningless... I wore my Soriano Jersey to the bar a couple nights ago, as soon as I walk in 2 guys around my age 22,23 say " This is the [expletive] South Side" " Soriano Sucks" " The Cubs Suck" blah Blah, I just say " Its funny how you and the rest of your fanbase care more about what the Cubs do and hating us than caring about your own team.You guys are a classy bunch." Its pretty typical over here when you wear your Cubs gear or say your a fan. I know it well! I was wearing a Prior Jersey in an Oak Lawn Dominick's, around September 2003, and the butcher had the nerve to get on me. Not only was he being unprofessional he was offering unsolicited comments. I've had similar run-ins over the years... A lot of the South Side idiots feel it's their civic duty to tell you what team to root for. I have no love for them.

Fox strikesout swinging, at a pitch in his eyes, to end the game. 13-2 blah

13-2 is an embarrassment no matter what time of year it is

Cedeno grounds out Jake Fox PH

Ron scampering out early

Hill grounds out

Sisco in to pitch

LMAO

The all important 13th run scored on a ground out

It's mostly the minor leaguers who are struggling here. I'm not trying to overreact, it's just that I'm sick and tired of always losing to the flippin Sox. And that was Ohman getting rocked by some no-name minor-leaguer, wasn't it? Yea Im with you..Living on the southside like I do, you hear about it no matter what even if it is ST, its annoying, I hear anti-cubs stuff almost everyday from their scumbag fan base I hear you! I grew up on the South Side and they don't care that this game is meaningless...