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| Author: | good dolphin [ Mon Feb 11, 2013 4:01 pm ] |
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so what are the spring training stories these hack beat writers have already written and are just waiting for a hung over morning in Arizona before they hit the send button -There is always a "best shape of his career/lost 20 lbs." story. The most obvious object of the story would be Danks but I think this has to be about a position player. |
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| Author: | rogers park bryan [ Mon Feb 11, 2013 4:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stories Already Written |
Id think you could get away with a writing a few articles on Tyler flowers/ Aj being gone |
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| Author: | Keyser Soze [ Mon Feb 11, 2013 4:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stories Already Written |
Before March 1 there will be a 'the atmosphere is so much more relaxed without AJ around' story written. |
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| Author: | Dr. Kenneth Noisewater [ Mon Feb 11, 2013 4:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stories Already Written |
Having nailed the Adam Dunn stories prediction last year, I am already on record looking for the - Gordon Beckham has changed his workout routine, including a different approach to the mental aspect of the game, and is really lacing the ball in BP over the winter. - stories. Although, I predicted they would have been written by late January (full disclosure). |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Mon Feb 11, 2013 4:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stories Already Written |
You predicted Adam Dunn would be one of the premier homerun hitters in the AL last year, or predicted the stories written about him? I saw one the other day that pointed out how the Sox pitching staff had like a 4.4something ERA with AJ behind the plate, while 4.2 or something like that with Flowers. Couldn't be because AJ caught 120+ innings every single year. |
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| Author: | Kirkwood [ Mon Feb 11, 2013 4:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stories Already Written |
Matt Thornton is ready to start 2013 with a clean slate. He has a clear head and the 2012 season is behind him. |
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| Author: | Dr. Kenneth Noisewater [ Mon Feb 11, 2013 4:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stories Already Written |
Frank Coztansa wrote: You predicted Adam Dunn would be one of the premier homerun hitters in the AL last year, or predicted the stories written about him? The late December 2011/early January 2012 stories about his weight-loss and BP sessions. It's on here somewhere. I still thought he'd suck, though. But, that wasn't part of the prediction. |
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| Author: | Kirkwood [ Mon Feb 11, 2013 4:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stories Already Written |
Quintana looks to prove 2012 season wasn't a flash in the pan. Sale looks to prove he belongs with upper echelon aces. |
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| Author: | rogers park bryan [ Mon Feb 11, 2013 4:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stories Already Written |
Kirkwood wrote: Quintana looks to prove 2012 season wasn't a flash in the pan. They shouldnt count on him for anything. |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Mon Feb 11, 2013 4:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stories Already Written |
It will be interesting to see if Rick Hahn implies anything about attendance with relation to making moves during the season. |
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| Author: | mel junior [ Mon Feb 11, 2013 4:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stories Already Written |
Alex Rios, after some deep soul searching, has located the source of his lack of consistency in back to back years and has gone to an all pineapple and wild game diet this offseason. |
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| Author: | rogers park bryan [ Mon Feb 11, 2013 6:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stories Already Written |
Frank Coztansa wrote: It will be interesting to see if Rick Hahn implies anything about attendance with relation to making moves during the season. I'm sure Kenny will still be able to find a microphone when the time comes And to him I say "Good luck getting Frank to pay for something" |
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| Author: | The Original Kid Cairo [ Mon Feb 11, 2013 7:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stories Already Written |
Gordon Beckham has fixed his swing and will have a breakout year at the plate. This story has been written at least the last two years. I've never seen the media apologize for a bad player quite the way they do Beckham. |
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| Author: | sinicalypse [ Mon Feb 11, 2013 7:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stories Already Written |
I saw two consecutive days worth of Tyler Flowers stories in the tron. They're using those up pretty early. I can't wait for the "it's time for Robin Ventura to establish himself as the unquestioned leader of this team" stories. |
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| Author: | Mr. Belvidere [ Mon Feb 11, 2013 10:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stories Already Written |
"KOnerko is in the best shape of his career and he wants to retire a WHITE SOX" |
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| Author: | Elmhurst Steve [ Tue Feb 12, 2013 12:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stories Already Written |
One story could be about how Tyler Flowers and Adam Dunn both struck out in 41%of their at bats in 2012 and how each will try to make more contact with the Baseball in 2013. Another could be about how Peavy and Sale both threw over 100 more innings in 2012 than they had in 2011 and how likely it is that each might break down in 2013 and how devastating that might be to the team. Also, about how Sale really struggled in starts down the stretch after he was worn out and how the Sox still continued to trot him out to the bump, rather than shutting down their most valuable asset. |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Tue Feb 12, 2013 8:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stories Already Written |
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| Author: | Hawkeye Vince [ Fri Feb 15, 2013 9:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stories Already Written |
There will definitely be a story on the steps Chris Sale took in the offseason to get his innings over 200 this year and stay healthy. You will get a story on how Brent Morel has recovered from the back surgery and how he's preparing for a resurgence |
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| Author: | Hank Scorpio [ Fri Feb 15, 2013 12:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stories Already Written |
Alexei Ramirez, after much soul searching has decided to just go by Al. Alex Rios, after much soul searching has decided to just go by Al. Alejandro De Aza, after much soul searching has decided to just go by Al. 
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| Author: | Phil McCracken [ Fri Feb 15, 2013 12:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stories Already Written |
Hank Scorpio wrote: Alexei Ramirez, after much soul searching has decided to just go by Al. Alex Rios, after much soul searching has decided to just go by Al. Alejandro De Aza, after much soul searching has decided to just go by Al. Adam Dunn, after much soul searching has deided to just go by K |
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| Author: | sinicalypse [ Sat Feb 16, 2013 9:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stories Already Written |
Kirkwood wrote: Matt Thornton is ready to start 2013 with a clean slate. He has a clear head and the 2012 season is behind him. Good call! We got that story this morning in the Trib, although it's with the caveat that since he's 36 years old he had "the talk" with Bobby Thigpen @ SoxFest (when this story was probably written) about having a healthy diet, which enabled him to show up to camp a SVELT 20lbs lighter than usual. Matt Thornton wrote: It gets harder every year getting over 30. Almost every ballplayer knows that. But if you take care of yourself, there's no reason you can't play until you decide you can't Oh yeah. I figure since it's the first Friday night of camp and position players haven't reported, short of Thornton losing 20lbs in the 2-3 weeks since SoxFest, Gonzo had this one in the can so he could don his party hairpiece and tear up the legendary Scottsdale club scene, which avid readers of TheDirty.com know is SO worth the drive/hotel/STD. Shomer shabbos! For those of you Keeping Score at home, the score is KIRKWOOD 1, YOU 0 B1. Kirkwood, WE SPEAK YOUR NAME. |
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| Author: | Dr. Kenneth Noisewater [ Fri Mar 08, 2013 1:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stories Already Written |
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater wrote: Having nailed the Adam Dunn stories prediction last year, I am already on record looking for the - Gordon Beckham has changed his workout routine, including a different approach to the mental aspect of the game, and is really lacing the ball in BP over the winter. - stories. Although, I predicted they would have been written by late January (full disclosure). I was wrong. Beckham did change his workout routine and has added muscle. But, he's more excited that he's not getting as many flyouts and, instead, is getting more outs on the ground - which is good for him. |
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| Author: | Phil McCracken [ Fri Mar 08, 2013 1:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stories Already Written |
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater wrote: But, he's more excited that he's not getting as many flyouts and, instead, is getting more outs on the ground - which is good for him. 
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| Author: | RFDC [ Fri Mar 08, 2013 1:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stories Already Written |
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater wrote: Dr. Kenneth Noisewater wrote: Having nailed the Adam Dunn stories prediction last year, I am already on record looking for the - Gordon Beckham has changed his workout routine, including a different approach to the mental aspect of the game, and is really lacing the ball in BP over the winter. - stories. Although, I predicted they would have been written by late January (full disclosure). I was wrong. Beckham did change his workout routine and has added muscle. But, he's more excited that he's not getting as many flyouts and, instead, is getting more outs on the ground - which is good for him. Gordon Orie is primed for a break through year! |
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| Author: | The Original Kid Cairo [ Fri Mar 08, 2013 2:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stories Already Written |
Again, I've never seen the media go out of their way to apologize for, or excuse a mediocre player the way they do Beckham. |
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| Author: | good dolphin [ Fri Mar 08, 2013 3:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stories Already Written |
The Original Kid Cairo wrote: Again, I've never seen the media go out of their way to apologize for, or excuse a mediocre player the way they do Beckham. a know a certain QB on my favorite team |
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| Author: | The Original Kid Cairo [ Fri Mar 08, 2013 3:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stories Already Written |
good dolphin wrote: The Original Kid Cairo wrote: Again, I've never seen the media go out of their way to apologize for, or excuse a mediocre player the way they do Beckham. a know a certain QB on my favorite team Good example with Cutler, but even he gets ripped when he's throwing interceptions all over the place. Beckham just seems to have this "aw golly gee whiz guys, I'm really trying hard" thing going on and the Chicago media eats it up. |
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| Author: | rogers park bryan [ Fri Mar 08, 2013 3:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stories Already Written |
Jay Williams got some nice treatment his rookie year. Maybe expectations were too high but Jamal Crawford was playing just as well as him and the media couldnt wait to tell you Jay was on his way. I thought they were gonna have a parade when he got that triple double |
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| Author: | Douchebag [ Fri Mar 08, 2013 3:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stories Already Written |
good dolphin wrote: The Original Kid Cairo wrote: Again, I've never seen the media go out of their way to apologize for, or excuse a mediocre player the way they do Beckham. a know a certain QB on my favorite team Huh? Most of the media rips him for his "Go fuck yourself" face he has on the sidelines, and piles on after a bad game. |
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| Author: | The Original Kid Cairo [ Fri Mar 08, 2013 3:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stories Already Written |
rogers park bryan wrote: Jay Williams got some nice treatment his rookie year. Maybe expectations were too high but Jamal Crawford was playing just as well as him and the media couldnt wait to tell you Jay was on his way. I thought they were gonna have a parade when he got that triple double Jay would have made himself a villain eventually. He started bitching about his minutes when Crawford was outplaying him and took his starting job. Another year of pouty Jay Williams and media would've turned on him. |
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