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That can't be right. Edgar Gonzalez (I think they who I assume you are talking about) is a mediocre backup INF, who's biggest claim to fame is the fact the he is the big brother of Padres 1st baseman Adrian Gonzalez. So I assume the Padres are trying to build the team around ADRIAN, and not EDGAR Gonzalez. You are completely right, I must edit now...I am surprised no one else caught that enormous error :oops: thank you friend No problem.

That can't be right. Edgar Gonzalez (I think they who I assume you are talking about) is a mediocre backup INF, who's biggest claim to fame is the fact the he is the big brother of Padres 1st baseman Adrian Gonzalez. So I assume the Padres are trying to build the team around ADRIAN, and not EDGAR Gonzalez.

Give MLB a wacky 1980's style theme song you have the next Disney Channel sitcom.

Yep people would be talking about how will the Cubs blow a 3-1 lead in the World Series.

Yes and no. His bat is awesome, but his glove is the opposite of awesome. In fact Fielder is very much a DH right now playing first base, and thus---biased aside---an AL team such as the Angels should make a play for him.

This really doesnt sound realistic. Theyd essentially never be able to afford another free agent. Are they deep enough at 1B to afford losing Fielder at the moment? I knew LaPorta was the heir apparent at 1B as talk was they were going to trade Prince in his contract year. They couldn't be worse defensively at first if they chose to say move Braun from LF to 1B, and then sign an OFer like Milton Bradley to play LF, if they have the money after CC.

As much as I want to get excited about the possibilty, I have to consider the source. It's Barry Rozner. Now I understand that Hendry plays his cards closest to his chest, and I realize Hendry likes to play himself as the underdog type GM, but let's face it would take ALOT of luck and creativity to get Peavy. And IDK if Hendry has the time to pull something off before the Braves decide they want to go for it and get Peavy. In other words, I can't even muster up even fake optimism for the possibility of Peavy.

2009: If the Phillies can do it, why can't we? Right? Right? For the love of Yahweh will somebody say right?

Then the casual fan is stupid. Yes, that's right I said stupid. Shootouts disrupts the continuity of the game. It's an embarrassment to the game of Hockey, and to it's tradition. And no I know I won't "get over it" because it's stupid. Might as well say...hey baseball, when the 9th inning is over, were going to have homerun derby. If hockey wants to increasing scoring, how about making the rinks international size, which is bigger then the NHL size, or instead of it being 5 on 5, make it 4 on 4 on NHL size ice. No need for shootout, period. I won't get over it, until it's gone. I rather see a tie then some carnival parade that is the shootout.

Nobody is arguing about blaming the loss of the game to the NHL because of the shootout, what people are saying there shouldn't be a shootout period. There should OT until the game is decided. I wouldn't be opposed to say; 1OT: 5 on 5. 2OT: 4 on 4. 3OT: 3 on 3 (or people prefer, play the 4 on 4 from the start of the first OT to the end of the game) And you play the 3 on 3 till the game is decided. A gimmick should never determine the outcome of the game. (and yes they should also goes toward futbol) Football games are not decided by a field goal kciking contest. Basketball games are not decided by 3 point shooting contest, or dunking contest. Baseball games are not decided by homerun. Hockey should not be decided by a shootout. It's stupid, and I am pretty sure if the NHL survey the players about how should the game be decided, I am confident that the majority of players in the NHL would say OT till the game is decided.

Yeah, I don't understand why the Padres would want Lee (not that I wouldn't mind it) in a deal for Peavy and Gonzalez. But if the Padres would take (and I assume) Lee/Marshall/Pie/Vitters/Ceda and a A ball prospect for Peavy and Gonzalez then where do I sign? Now this is a pipedream I know, but you know Hendry, he works best when people don't give him a chance. Hendry is the master of making the unexpected move. (the Choi for Lee trade shocked me, Soriano signing, DeRosa signing).

(Admittedly I am using last weeks stats) While Florida is the highest scoring offense in the SEC, Alabama is 2nd in the conference in scoring. Alabama and Florida are 1-2 in rushing yrds per game. While Florida is 2nd in scoring defense, Alabama is 4th. Both Florida and Alabama are in the Top 5 of the conference in Total Offense. Florida and Alabama are 5 and 6 in Total defense in the conference. Alabama and Florida are 2-4 in rushing defense. Florida and Alabama are 6 and 10th in the conference in passing offense. Here's where you have a legit claim: Florida is 6th and Alabama is 11th in passing defense. (But this is a product of teams can't run on Alabama) Alabama/Florida are 6/7 in the conference in defensively effenicency Biggest legit claim: Florida is 2nd and Alabama is 10th in kickoff returns. Florida and Alabama are 2 and 6 in the conference in punt returns Florida and Alabama are 5th and 9th in the conference in punting Admittedly these stats are a week old and I got them from secsports.com, but seeing as the stats won't be changing all that much in a matter of a week (there will be some changes but not major). In other words, Alabama has the legit claim of being the SEC's best team regardless of your argument. There are catergories that Florida leads, that Alabama isn't far behind, and vice versa. I maintain Alabama is the better team, but I will admit there's not that much difference between the two teams. So while I will come down off my high horse and boasting Alabama as the best team, Florida cannot make any claims other then being an arguable best team in the SEC. So I stand by my opinion: Alabama is 1A in the SEC, and Florida is 1B. So if Florida and Alabama meet in the SECCG it will be a fun game to watch. But there is an odd stat, Alabama has been to the SECCG 5 times since it's inception in 1992, and all five teams they've played the Gators. That's it. Alabama has never played a non-Florida Gators team in the SECCG....Hmmm....So I guess this will make it 6th time, with Alabama looking to even the series. Edit: And if you are using Alabama often plays to the level of it's competion more then Florida as the basis as to why you think Florida better, then you truly nitpicking. Of course, Alabama does have a nasty habit of having to "play" against weaker foes, and for one would love for Alabama to put up scores like Florida does against similar opponents, but that doesn't have any affect to who is better. But Nick Saban will get Alabama to the point that they will "destoryed" those kind of opponents, but as Nick constantly reminds this is all part of a "process" he's trying to install at Alabama. Florida has had 10 or yrs to work on being able to play roughshod on lower D1 or D11 teams (between Spurrier and Meyer) but Alabama has always implore a more conservative offense, which means we don't expect blowouts even against lower competition at the rate that Florida does. So this "showing up against weaker competition" theory working in, is pretty weak. I much rather pplay very well to great against the tough competition,a nd play play well enough against the weaker competition. So blowing out the weaker competition adds nothing to this conversation.

Question: Is beating Ole Miss 24-20 at home different than losing to Ole Miss at home 31-30 because of a missed XPT? If you answer anything other than "No" you're [expletive]. Again, Bama isn't better than Florida because Florida missed that extra point. You know what when Alabama whups Florida in Atlanta in about month and change, you will see why I like Alabama's better then Florida. You can write this down now......If Alabama and Florida meet in the SECCG Alabama will beat Florida by 3 TD's. The only team in the SEC East I do not want to face in the SECCG is Georgia, and next week GA is going to show why Florida is abit overrated.

Alabama hasn't reach the potential of what they could do, whereas Florida IMO has reached their peak. There's a reason why Alabama is 8-0 and Florida is 7-1. Wins is important. And I would put Alabama up against Florida and whup them. This isn't a Mike Shula lead Bama team, this is a Nick Saban lead team, and the stats don't always tell the whole story. I know what I see and what I see is when this Bama gets punch in the mouth, they punch back. Simple fact: if the season ended today (I know it doesn't, and chances are we'll going to see which team is better in December) Alabama would be playing for the National Championship---and have a great chance to win it---and Florida would be playing in a BCS bowl. And there is no stat that counters that. I'm not saying Florida couldn't beat Alabama, I'm saying Florida isn't the UNQUESTIONED best team in the SEC. And the scary thing is, this Bama is getting better every game. Florida is a great team, but in my eyes they've peaked.

If Fukudome's intent was to return to Japan and never come back to the Major League he could tell the MLBPA to "bugger off" and he could take a settlement and return to Japan. I don't think there isn't anything the MLBPA can do but "fight" to make sure Fukudome got all of what is left of his contract. But if both sides agree on a settlement and have it in writings, I don't know if the MLBPA can stop it. With that said, I much rather give Fukudome another yr. I'm hoping to see some changes in his stance and I want see if he can adjust to the ML pitchers adjusting to him. If he doesn't make the adjustments then I would start talking buyout after the 09 season.

that's nice and all, but alabama is still the number 2 team in the sec. That's debateable and not something I am willing to debate right now. Suffice to say, Alabama can and could beat any team in the SEC even Florida. On the contrary, word on the street is that they cease to exist between 1:26 AM and 2:07 AM on Tuesdays. Actually no their not. Florida has beaten only one legit quality team all yr and that is LSU .v. Alabama "supposedly" only quality win with GA. UF beat a Kentucky team who lost several key members of their team (if people are going to say beating Clemson isn't impressive, then beating Kentucky without their best players isn't impressive. Both teams have impressive wins over Tennessee, and Arkansas. Both teams have impressive wins over NOW mediocre teams; Clemson .v. Miami. Both have routine wins over crappy/inferior teams; Hawai'i .v. Western Kentucky. The difference between Alabama and Florida is that Alabama beat Ole Miss. I don't look at scores as indication to the quality of the team. At worst I would put Florida as 1B to Alabama's 1A until the situation changes. Face with a similar schedule Alabama has held strong, and Florida had one sign of weakness. So i SUSPECT this debate will be answer in Atlanta in December. And I love Alabama's history against Florida in SECCG.

well the teams rushed the ball like 100 times for about 20 yards. of course there wasnt any holding! alright top 25 1. Texas 2. Alabama 3. Penn State 4. Florida 5. USC 6. Georgia 7. Oklahoma 8. Oklahoma State 9. Texas Tech 10. Utah 11. Boise State 12. TCU 13. Missouri 14. Ohio State 15. North Carolina 16. Louisiana State 17. Ball State 18. Florida State 19. BYU 20. California 21. Tulsa 22. South Florida 23. Minnesota 24. Michigan State 25. Oregon Really right now UF is probably better than PSU and Bama, but for now I'll let the unbeaten threesome at the top stay there. Don't do the top 3 a favour, if you HONESTLY think Florida is better the one, two, or all three teams then by all means put Florida in front of them regardless of record.

You must really hate the English language to suggest this; even jokingly. I love Joe, nicest guy I've met, but I was joking really bad in this case. I would rather listen to Hawk/DJ when the White Sox are losing badly in a game over Joe Carter.

Uhhh hello, they got lucky and got a cheap win because of stupid howry NHL rules... shootout? Whoever thought of that should be hung... it should be OT til a REAL team scores. Not 1 v 1. Agreed. Shootout are stupid. That's like determining a baseball game by homerun derby. Buttman needs to get rid of shootouts. We are the better team regardless of the status of the Red Wings.

Yeah he did, but he will be torching Penn State/Michigan and the rest of the Big 10 for the next couple of yrs, tho. This is a good learning experience for the young man.

that's nice and all, but alabama is still the number 2 team in the sec. That's debateable and not something I am willing to debate right now. Suffice to say, Alabama can and could be anytime in the SEC even Florida.

Another week, win or loss, that PSU can't overtake Alabama and Texas..........Should be a fun month or so of college football.

Those frakkin losers from Dee Toilet will not walk out of Chicago with the win. bank on it.

Don't start this crap, the refs miss call after call after call against Tennessee (two PI and an OFFSIDES) in the first half. IMO this is the refs evening up the score.

I don't know, some of those triple option and wing-T quarterbacks were pretty awesome. That's what I mean. John Parker Wilson isn't a good quarterback because he all of a sudden holds the career passing marks at Alabama. The game is just so much different with regards to the passing game. For example, Brady Quinn was the first QB to throw for 3,000 yards at ND and they've had a ton of great signal callers. JP Wilson is a better QB then you are giving him credit for. I'm not saying he's a great QB by any means, but he is solid college QB who you can win with provided you don't ask him to do more then he's capable of (think of him as a college version of Trent Dilfer). You still have to have some talent---regardless of the system used---to set some records at a school as rich as Alabama. To diminished that because of the "evolution" of a game is ridiculous. Does this mean we can diminish what Tim Tebow did last yr or what Colt McCoy have done? You can't have it both ways. What all teams do you root for RedFlash Chicago teams not name White Sox (I got family near Springfield). Alabama Crimson Tide and anybody who plays freaking Alabama Polytechnic Institute, or Moo U, or better known as Auburn. What does that have to do with the conversation, if you don't mind me asking? If this is going down the road I think you are asking, B, then yes when it comes to Alabama and the SEC I am douche bag, a tool, etc, etc, and I have admitted as much. I embrace my inner douche baggyness (I doubt that's a word, but who cares) when it comes to Alabama.