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12-21-2005, 11:24 AM
#481
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Originally Posted by Always Dirty
Well I commend your decision to finally strap on a set and tell me what you feel to my face. This is a big step forward for you. I'm proud to have been a part of you "letting go" and speaking your mind (and heart). It's not good to block things up inside because those things build up and after awhile you find yourself getting all constipated and bent out of shape whenever people talk about things that have nothing to do with you or your pathetic grasp of professional sports.
I suggest you start a new thread sharing your revelation with the rest of the board - we're very supportive on here and I just know that many of the members will be excited to help share in your newfound joy. As for me, I'm just happy that you've led me to the epiphany that all my posts are just shit talking, arising from my general insecurity and possibly from the fact that my father never held me enough as a child. You're a great man, nugs3, and I think I speak for all of us when I say we owe you a huge debt of gratitude.
I suggest you start a new thread sharing your revelation with the rest of the board - we're very supportive on here and I just know that many of the members will be excited to help share in your newfound joy. As for me, I'm just happy that you've led me to the epiphany that all my posts are just shit talking, arising from my general insecurity and possibly from the fact that my father never held me enough as a child. You're a great man, nugs3, and I think I speak for all of us when I say we owe you a huge debt of gratitude.
12-21-2005, 11:26 AM
#482
Originally Posted by Nugs3
No I just can't stand people like him. He hasn't said shit to me until today, but he's bugged the fuck out of me for the longest time with his comments to others, and some of the pussies on here tuck their tails between their legs and walk away. yeah you know who you are.
Stop! My evil e-thugging empire is crumbling around me! Damn you nugs3!
12-21-2005, 11:33 AM
#484
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I thought this was a baseball thread. 
Boston was playing second fiddle to the Yanks for the past 8 years in the division before this trade. Considering that this trade made Boston weaker and at the same time made N.Y. stronger. Boston fans have alot of ass kicking to look forward to this year.
That is ok, you can always reflect on 2003 and remember the good times.
Boston was playing second fiddle to the Yanks for the past 8 years in the division before this trade. Considering that this trade made Boston weaker and at the same time made N.Y. stronger. Boston fans have alot of ass kicking to look forward to this year.
That is ok, you can always reflect on 2003 and remember the good times.
12-21-2005, 11:35 AM
#485
Originally Posted by NightShredder
I thought this was a baseball thread.
Boston was playing second fiddle to the Yanks for the past 8 years in the division before this trade. Considering that this trade made Boston weaker and at the same time made N.Y. stronger. Boston fans have alot of ass kicking to look forward to this year.
Boston was playing second fiddle to the Yanks for the past 8 years in the division before this trade. Considering that this trade made Boston weaker and at the same time made N.Y. stronger. Boston fans have alot of ass kicking to look forward to this year.
12-21-2005, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Always Dirty
You mean '04? You must be a serious baseball fan.
12-21-2005, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Always Dirty
This wasn't a trade. And there are still plenty of deals that are going to get done before the season starts, but at this point the Yankees have a stronger lineup, but without pitching it might not be enough.
12-21-2005, 11:48 AM
#491
Originally Posted by NightShredder
Give up 5 runs and then score 6 and you still win the game. Besides the Yanks don't have a "bad" pitching staff. It is not full of 20 game winners, but they just need six innings from the starters and they will be fine. Besides there are no deals that Boston can be a part of that makes up for this loss. Hunter is the only replacement that I would want, he is probably the only chance for Boston to save face here.
Like I said, the loss of Damon's bat hurts but I don't think it's the end of the world for the redsox.
12-21-2005, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Always Dirty
Hunter would make up for the loss, but the sox are aiming younger these days whereas the yankees keep getting tied up in these huge contracts with players who aren't exactly young or always healthy. When you throw as much money away as Steinbrenner does I guess it isn't an issue.
Like I said, the loss of Damon's bat hurts but I don't think it's the end of the world for the redsox.
Like I said, the loss of Damon's bat hurts but I don't think it's the end of the world for the redsox.
12-21-2005, 12:14 PM
#494
Originally Posted by NightShredder
If they don't find a replacement it might be the next closest thing. After this I wonder if Manny really wants to stay. Add that to the odds that Ortiz will have another career year like he did last year and it looks grim next year for Boston. The pitching has to be perfect in order to win. Will Schilling be 100%? I honestly don't know his status.
it's not as easy for me, i promise.
12-21-2005, 02:21 PM
#497
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Originally Posted by NightShredder
That is ok, you can always reflect on 2003 and remember the good times.
We'll be back by 09 at this rate. 
12-21-2005, 02:23 PM
#498
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by Always Dirty
You're a fucking idiot. Bitter about being the last loser left standing as a Cubs fan, huh?
BTW, grow up Nugs...Seriously.
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12-21-2005, 02:37 PM
#500
Originally Posted by Yumchah
Hey hey hey...I'm a Cubs fan too...be nice. Not all of us are that meanly bitter and/or racist...
12-21-2005, 02:41 PM
#501
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Shat...if he becomes good, the Cards just got a steal with Ponson...
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200....ap/index.html
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200....ap/index.html
12-21-2005, 02:42 PM
#502
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Originally Posted by Always Dirty
I know you are - if anything, I sympathize with Cubs fans. Most of them, anyway.
After all, we do suffer together and all...That...bond!
12-21-2005, 02:46 PM
#503
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And my thoughts on the Damon signing is that I fault his agent the most. Boras is a cancer to MLB. 
12-21-2005, 02:47 PM
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Ponson is a weird case. He's always had the "potential" tag but now, he's gotta produce. He's had pretty much one good year (2003) and he banked on it. It would kill Orioles fans if he entered spring training weighing 230 and throwing 92-93. If so, he could legitimately be a number 2 or 3 on the Cardinals staff. But if past performance is a future indicator, he'll be sloppy, undisciplined, and give up tons of home runs.
Originally Posted by Yumchah
Shat...if he becomes good, the Cards just got a steal with Ponson...
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200....ap/index.html
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200....ap/index.html
12-21-2005, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Always Dirty
Agree completely.
It's unfortunate...I compare this signing to Giambi's departure from Oakland...So, what all MLB fans loved about Damon will be gone with him in NY esp. in that "corporate-crap" culture the Yanks and Steinbrenner demands...
They'll suck the fun outta him...it's sad...
Steroids?
12-21-2005, 03:15 PM
#508
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
From what I've heard and read about Damon, I believe he was a player who knows what he had in Beantown and what he meant to the city...I'd say he bled the colors for the Sox...So, Boras must have done some supreme brainwashing (like what he does for all his clients) on Damon.
It's unfortunate...I compare this signing to Giambi's departure from Oakland...So, what all MLB fans loved about Damon will be gone with him in NY esp. in that "corporate-crap" culture the Yanks and Steinbrenner demands... They'll suck the fun outta him...it's sad...
It's unfortunate...I compare this signing to Giambi's departure from Oakland...So, what all MLB fans loved about Damon will be gone with him in NY esp. in that "corporate-crap" culture the Yanks and Steinbrenner demands...
They'll suck the fun outta him...it's sad...Hopefully they do, not looking forward to a Yankee's version of the Queer Eye..
12-21-2005, 03:18 PM
#509
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Originally Posted by CL Platano
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Hopefully they do, not looking forward to a Yankee's version of the Queer Eye..
Hopefully they do, not looking forward to a Yankee's version of the Queer Eye..
12-21-2005, 03:20 PM
#510
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
Boras is a cancer to MLB.
If I was a major league player, I'd have boras pimp my ass to the highest bidder
Originally Posted by Always Dirty
Agree completely.
12-21-2005, 03:21 PM
#511
Originally Posted by GreenMonster
Maybe... but Boras is great at what he does...
If I was a major league player, I'd have boras pimp my ass to the highest bidder
If I was a major league player, I'd have boras pimp my ass to the highest bidder
12-21-2005, 03:25 PM
#512
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Originally Posted by Always Dirty
Varitek was able to work through Boras to reach a deal that didn't make him a couple of million instant enemies.
Maybe Damon's more mentally weak...
And I disagree with you, Greenie...if I were a player, I would not sign on with people like Boras in baseball or Rosenhaus of the NFL...
12-21-2005, 03:30 PM
#513
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
And I disagree with you, Greenie...if I were a player, I would not sign on with people like Boras in baseball or Rosenhaus of the NFL...
Agents are the only evil out there... The owners are paying and setting the market....
12-21-2005, 03:33 PM
#514
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
Yeah, but I would use Boras like Varitek did... get him to maximize the contract w/ Boston and everyone would be happy...
Agents are the only evil out there... The owners are paying and setting the market....
Agents are the only evil out there... The owners are paying and setting the market....
But, still...I hate Boras.
12-21-2005, 03:35 PM
#515
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by Yumchah
But, still...I hate Boras.
The sox just didn't think he was a 13M dollar man...
12-21-2005, 03:36 PM
#517
Not Asian
Originally Posted by Yumchah
Shat...if he becomes good, the Cards just got a steal with Ponson...
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200....ap/index.html
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200....ap/index.html
12-21-2005, 03:37 PM
#518
Not Asian
Originally Posted by GreenMonster
The sox just didn't think he was a 13M dollar man...
12-21-2005, 03:39 PM
#519
Originally Posted by GreenMonster
I hate Damon right now... Anyone but the yankees
The sox just didn't think he was a 13M dollar man...
The sox just didn't think he was a 13M dollar man...
He soldout to the enemy for what probably amounts to $1m/yr (after taxes, agents, etc). He soldout his own image. He soldout all his fans. ...and I'm not sure I disagree with the sox - $13m is alot of money for Damon...