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...the nats are sinking fast. True, but in their case sinking fast means only winning 7 out of their last 10, and that's not sinking fast enough.

I think Lenny Harris will be on the bench, removing Wilson Delgado. Not only will he provide a LH pinch hitter, Jack just likes the guy.

Everlong -- I think you better give the user MarlinAddict credit for your posts. He frequents this site too, you know. 718817[/snapback] Good Lord! I've been plagarised! I guess I should charge a penny for my thoughts.

Opera still has it beat. Mozilla's window rendering is silly and overall way too reliant on the mouse. 579367[/snapback] I'm not an Opera fan. I finally gave it up for good with 7.11. The mouse gestures and tabbed interface are a couple of my favorite features in Mozilla and FireFox, and they look and work the same on both my Linux and Windows workstations.

The best first ladies may have been before most/all of us were alive. Mrs. Woodrow Wilson and Eleanor Roosevelt.

Newsweek has been off on their election day polls by an average of 8% since '92. Every time they have over-estimated in favor of the Democrat, so there is still work to be done. Also, if you go through the entire Gallup poll, although it says Kerry won the debate handily, when asked who they believe is going to be a better president, Bush widened his lead to 54-43.

Sumo > Karate

sorry not to be so upbeat, but the re-evaulation after 4 weeks may mean TJ surgery. Sponeey supposely didn't needed 1st time he was checked. While not good, it doesn't even sound close to TJ. The Herald took a lot of quotes out of context, and made it sound like Fox thought he may need TJ. The PB Post had the entire text of the interview, and in context Fox thought it might be a pinched nerve. It sounds like Fox was pretty close with his self diagnosis. If anyone knows what a blown elbow is like, it's Fox. He never stated he thought he need TJ - only the reporter did. Cubital tunnel syndrome (aka ulnar neuritis) is compression of the ulnar nerve at the level of the elbow. The ulnar nerve is one of the two major nerves of the hand that provides sensation to the small finger and a portion of the ring finger. More importantly, the ulnar nerve controls many small muscles in the hand itself. These muscles are important in controlling fine movements of the hand and fingers. Q: What are the symptoms of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome? A: The symptoms of cubital tunnel syndrome may be vague, however commonly include numbness and tingling of the ring and small fingers, weakness of grip, a clumsy feeling in the hand as well as an aching feeling in the hand and elbow. Q: What causes Cubital Tunnel Syndrome? A: Cubital tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the nerve behind the "funny bone" of the elbow. It is usually a combination of pulling and actual pressure on the nerve. Cubital tunnel syndrome may also be caused by old injuries to the elbow that leave the bones bent and the nerve stretched. Q: WHow is the diagnosis made? A: Cubital tunnel syndrome can usually be diagnosed based upon the history that the patient provides as well as the physical examination. A Nerve Conduction Study / EMG may be needed to establish a diagnosis in difficult cases. Q: What can be done? A: Initial treatment includes avoiding bending the elbow past 90 degrees for prolonged amounts of time. Headsets or speakerphones are useful to avoid this at work. Keeping the inside of the elbow free and off of tabletops and arms of chairs is also very important. An elbow pad is also useful to pad an irritated nerve during the day as well as at night. Vitamin B6 has been shown to be useful in treating various nerve compression disorders and may be helpful. If these non-surgical treatment plans are not effective or if the nerve studies demonstrate nerve or muscle damage, surgical treatment is indicated. The nerve is released from the cubital tunnel and moved in front of the "funny bone". The procedure is performed on an out patient basis (day surgery). Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Even if everyone else had done their job well, and the only play affecting the game was the ball hit to Cabrera, I'm still not making him the sole scapegoat like so many of you. Where was the veteran leadership that should have warned him about the RF losing the ball in the sun at that time of day? Did any of you notice that he wasn't wearing sunglasses before that play? All of you blame throwers would make lousy teammates.

Thanks for setting me straight on that.

But it was close for me. Kerry got 100% (WTF?) and Kucinich got 83%. Weird. This site is a fraud. It said Kerry was 100%. Then I printed the compare candidates report, and, buy my calculations, he was 63%.

Huizenga did not use proper accounting principles. It even lead to new accounting pronouncements that made his techiques not longer just improper, but also illegal.

You've discovered Mike Berardino's "industry source."

I would've said lefty-reliever but if you look at the lefty relievers that are left, they aren't worth crap. That's still a couple levels better than Tejera.

This proves that NASA is run by men. Women would have figured this out and probably cooked the chicken with a side order of stuffing before launching it into the atmosphere! :thumbup It's not NASA that screwed up, it was the Brits. I wouldn't be surprised if the screwed up the defrosting process - they can't cook anything well. They are the Sominex of cuisine.

I would say the yankees made far more additions to their AL championship team than the Marlins did to their NL championship team. And the Yankees obviously needed to more than we did, too.

Here is a summary of the Brewers finances: National TV Revenue: 24.4 Local Broadcast: 5.9 Revenue Sharing: 15.0 Luxury Tax: 0.4 Total before Selling a ticket a single one of the 1.7 million tickets, merchandising, etc.: 45.7 Payroll: 30.0 They do have in the neighborhood of $110 million in debt. Look at to whom it is owed: Brewers put team up for sale Franchise will stay in Milwaukee, Selig-Prieb assures fans By DON WALKER dwalker@journalsentinel.com Posted: Jan. 16, 2004 Next month, the Brewers are obligated to make a payment to Citicorp, which is owed at least $43 million. Selig-Prieb said the team would be able to make the February payment. The Brewers also have a $75 million operating line of credit with Major League Baseball, which matures in 2007. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel That friggin' bastard gives himself a $75 million line of credit and won't do anything to help the Marlins.

The Braves writers have the story correct: PUDBE WOULD GET MONEY BUT NO GLORY IN DETROIT By GUY CURTRIGHT Atlanta Journal-Constitution Staff Writer Ivan Rodriguez helped the Florida Marlins go from low-budget outcasts to surprise World Series champions last season. But his reward may be a few anonymous summers of big-bucks hard labor with the Detroit Tigers -- baseball's biggest losers. For that, the potential Hall of Fame catcher can praise or blame agent Scott Boras. Rodriguez, who has a home in Miami Beach, wanted to stay with the Marlins. But the Marlins didn't come close to Boras' asking price of $40 million for four years, offering $24 million for three years. After making $10 million, of which $3 [sic] million was deferred, the 32-year-old Rodriguez didn't want to take a pay cut, so he turned down the deal. Boras claimed that other teams were interested in giving $10 million per season to a catcher with 10 Gold Gloves and 231 homers in 13 seasons. But the Orioles signed former Braves catcher Javy Lopez, and the Tigers now appear to be the only real bidder, although some insist the Orioles are still interested. Rodriguez took a physical with the Tigers on Thursday, and Boras has had extensive talks with Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski, reportedly getting a $40 million, four-year-offer Friday. Boras insisted, however, that a deal wasn't imminent. The Tigers lost an American League-record 119 games last season, and owner Mike Ilitch is determined to turn things around. The Tigers have signed outfielder Rondell White, second baseman Fernando Vina, starter Jason Johnson, reliever Al Levine and backup catcher Mike DeFelice. They also traded for shortstop Carlos Guillen. Personally, I would take Japan over Detroit. For a net difference of $1.6 after taxes, who would move to Detroit from south Florida? What's the over/under as to when Pudge fires Boras?

Marlins' Castro enters plea in rape case Posted: Friday January 16, 2004 3:08PM; Updated: Friday January 16, 2004 3:08PM PITTSBURGH (AP) -- An attorney entered an innocent plea Friday for Florida Marlins catcher Ramon Castro, who is charged with raping a woman in a Pittsburgh hotel last summer. Castro, 27, of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, wasn't required to be at his formal arraignment in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court, defense attorney J. Alan "Jerry" Johnson said. A pretrial conference is scheduled for Feb. 6. CNNSI

I don't believe the rumor, but I thought it was interesting enough to post and see if anyone else has heard anything about it. Maddux to Cubs? It's not just about money January 16, 2004 BY MIKE KILEY STAFF REPORTER There also was speculation in Detroit media Thursday that the Tigers are fighting it out with the Cubs for free-agent catcher Ivan Rodriguez, another Boras client. That's not accurate, either. Cubs sources confirmed Thursday that even if they don't sign Maddux, Rodriguez won't be considered. Chicago Sun Times

Here is the original story: Notebook: Pirates looking to fill needs By Joe Rutter Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Friday, January 16, 2004 Under the knife The Pirates are looking to add a veteran left-handed reliever before spring training, but they won't be bringing back Scott Sauerbeck. Sauerbeck will undergo shoulder surgery next week and won't pitch this season. Sauerbeck lives in Bradenton and has been working out on his own at Pirate City. He injured his shoulder last summer after the Pirates traded him to the Boston Red Sox, who non-tendered him in December. Sauerbeck was hoping to pitch for the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds, but he failed each team's physical. That prompted his decision to have season-ending surgery. Ron Villone is still available.

2nd Starter: Roy Oswalt VS Kerry Wood Advantage- Cubs. IF Oswalt comes back healthy, this will eventually become split. But for now, Wood has the clear advantage. Oswalt is well on his way. He'll take care of Wood. Jan. 2, 2004, 10:29PM Oswalt receives medical clearance to begin workouts By JOSE DE JESUS ORTIZ Copyright 2004 Houston Chronicle Astros righthander Roy Oswalt could not have exited 2003 on a brighter note, earning medical clearance on his surgically repaired right groin. The turn of the calendar was welcome after what he considered the toughest year of his life. Twelve weeks after undergoing right groin surgery, Oswalt was cleared on New Year's Eve to resume all activities at 100 percent. He is optimistic he can put behind the right groin strains that landed him on the disabled list three times in 2003 and five times since his rookie 2001 season. Oswalt, 26, appears to have healed properly from the surgery he underwent Oct. 8. "I feel good," Oswalt said via cellular phone from Mississippi. "I'm ready to get back started. I didn't play enough last year to get tired of baseball." As general manager Gerry Hunsicker predicted, Oswalt is on schedule to be in shape when pitchers and catchers report to Kissimmee, Fla., next month. "We weren't expecting any negative surprises," Hunsicker said. "As we said from the start, it was a rather uncomplicated procedure." Oswalt has been busy this offseason, driving nearly 100 miles five days a week from his home in Weir for rehab sessions at Mississippi State. Oswalt missed the equivalent of two months of the 2003 season over his three DL stints, beginning with the first groin strain he suffered running the bases May 15. He came off the DL on May 31 with seven scoreless innings in the 16-inning game the Astros lost 1-0 to the Cubs at Wrigley Field. He suffered his next strain after only one inning against the Yankees on June 11, the day the Astros made history with a six-pitcher no-hitter. He returned to the mound July 7 but was back on the DL after suffering another strain July 29 at Turner Field against the Braves. Oswalt, who finished the season 10-5 with a 2.97 ERA over 21 starts, put off surgery to help the Astros pursue the National League Central title. He went 4-0 with a 2.00 ERA in his four starts after he was activated Sept. 8, but it wasn't enough for the Astros to avoid finishing second to the Cubs. Oswalt underwent groin surgery Oct. 8 and was ordered not to exercise for four weeks before starting his rehab by riding a stationary bike. He worked up to jogging and lifting weights before adding sprints. "I'd say after the surgery I feel a lot looser than I've felt," he said. "I've always felt like tight. As far as stride, I feel a lot looser, so I hope that will help." There was a time in July when Oswalt couldn't even push off with his right leg because of the strain. "I think my groin is a lot looser, so I don't think it will contract as hard as it usually did," he said. "I'm cleared, and the doctor says it looks good. I don't feel anything. Now my goal is to be in good shape before I get to spring training." Oswalt appreciated the honor of starting last opening day. He assumes star lefthander Andy Pettitte, who joined the Astros via free agency last month, will earn the nod on opening day against the San Francisco Giants. Unless Roger Clemens comes out of retirement, Pettitte likely will earn the start when the Astros open the season April 5 at Minute Maid Park. "He deserves the honor because of what he has accomplished," said Oswalt, who received a call from Pettitte last week. "He was excited about being with us. He seemed like a real nice guy. I think he will help. I just told him I was glad that he came. "I'm sure glad we got an older starter. Instead of having five guys that don't have a lot of experience, we can now lean on him. It was just hard as a guy who had two years' experience giving advice to a guy who only has one year." Pettitte has nine years of experience, including four championship rings in six trips to the World Series as a major part of the New York Yankees. If healthy, Oswalt and Wade Miller will join Pettitte to give the Astros three quality arms in the rotation. Pettitte has won 21 games twice in his career, including the 2003 season. Oswalt won 19 games in 2002 and hopes to regain that form in 2004. "We're going to try to forget about 2003," he said. "Hopefully we'll go from 2002 to 2004."

It up to 2 games now? Yesterday it was only 1. Also on the international front, baseball officials are discussing the possibility of having the Florida Marlins and Houston Astros play an exhibition game in Mexico City this March. The Dodgers and New York Mets played a pair of games there during spring training last year. Rocky Mountain News

Thursday, January 15, 2004 Tigers hope for a big catch Rodriguez could be theirs if another team doesn't enter picture By Tom Gage / The Detroit News The Tigers are acting like a team that can?t quite meet Rodriguez?s asking price, whatever that might be, but intends to be first in line whenever agent Scott Boras hoists the ?discount? sign.

I live in Boca Raton.