Sox Fan on Cape

One member entry. When we have 20 or 25 members ( per rules ) 5 or 4 sqaures will be randomly assigned and then the numbers for the header will be randomly generated by computer.

Okay sports fans, to further increase the sports fun and attempt to correct some inequities, we now have an additional grid contest. Entry is Free There are 8 members that were either in the first contest or asked to get in. These members are automatically in. They are : The Mean Walrus VA Sox Fan Hammer Fishsticks Guns User Name Youk of the Nation Yazman Anyone else is eligable subject to the rules and making a post in the this thread that says, "I'm in". Rules : -- One entry per eligible member ( each valid entry will get 4 or 5 squares ) -- You must be a member with 10 posts -- All members that expressed to be in or had joined ( that's 8 by my count ) in the first contest are automatically in. -- All those you that are in the other grid aren't eligible. -- The contest will close at 20, or 25 when hit. The first twenty are in, if we hit 25, by or before, 12:00 noon EST 2/5/06. If we don't hit 20, there will be no contest, if we don't hit 25, then only the first 20 will be in. -- Winners must provide their address ( by PM ) so that I may award prizes. Prizes : 1 st Quarter.............................$ 25 Half.........................................$ 75 3 rd Quarter............................ $ 25 Final....................................... $ 150 Other prizes may be added.

I beleive it was that hit he took running in for the touch down.

Thought I'd move these up so that it would handy.

Ive seen a lot of good points about Trot. In summary, he was a phenom, that didn't work out to expections, he couldn't ( and still can't hit lefties ), he never hit for the power expected, and has slowed a step or two in the last couple of years. Plus side, he'll give you all he's got. But, he's in the last year of his contract, can't play center and I doubt he can out play any of our first basemen. So what's his trade value or value to the Sox for next year. I'd say he's gone after this year.

Why, is that because it "slides" right through. I think you need more fiber.

Welcome aboard !

Welcome, glad to have you aboard.

That's a sure thing !!

That's an all-time classic (download). But, it's not a human being ( especially a Red Sox All-Star player ), on top of which she went on to say, " I love to see people get hurt " when she was challenged. Sorry, but that's totally unacceptable. You might not like a player, but you can respect them, you certainly wish they don't get hurt.

Since you used a reference, no prize. But here's a personal story that goes with it. A funny story, ( I think ). He was my best friend' dad. Back in those days there were 3 TV channels ( B&W ), we didn't have a radio then, so the first the first time I got invited to go to a game I was thrilled. We drove from Belmont and pulled into the Player's parking lot ( what a thrill and scary experience ). We sat in the first row dead center behind home plate ( I was somewhat bummed, because I knew there was no chance of getting a souvenir with the screens ) . We didn't get a program because my friend Eddie Bressoud Jr. didn't need one. As the game wound down we went into the player's locker room. On the way home, after such an amazing day, in an attempt to make conversation, I asked, So how did you do today ? I assume Mr. Bressoud thought this was somewhat asinine, since I had just watched the game. But he nicely, replied, " I went 2 for 3, with a walk", I replied with my best intentions and limited baseball knowledge and said " That's okay, maybe you'll hit a home run next game " . It seemed like a loooog time before I was invited again.

We have a winner !!!! Bonus question. What are the other teams he played for ?

No he didn't, he got traded a few years before.

Trivia question : Who was the last Red Sox ss / 3rd basemen ( starter, and a former all-star ) that was traded and came back to play against the Sox in a World Series in his last year ( hint : he was not a starter for that team ). Name the player, the team he played for, and the year of the World Series. A correct answer, in a quick and timely answer, may get a surprise prize. Google responses don't count for a prize.

I just want to say welcome back to the returning members. I didn't use the term BH because that's in the past. You have made more effort to join than most other members. So, I welcome you back and encourage you to tell us about yourself and make some posts concerning your opinions and thoughts. I've talked to some of you, and I like most of what you have to say. I takes a while to understand someones humor ( I doubt mine has been understood, actually the general conception is I don't have one ). I'm really looking forward to your posts and interaction. Again, welcome back. The is a resource for support and fun, so enjoy.

I agree with that, I was just posting my conjecture.

With the number of foot injuries last year, we should have had a full time Podiatrist.

How does that go, " You can't tell a lplayer without a program folks ".

Thanks, I was beginning to think I was imagining it.

Unfortunately, that will not be allowed. It wouldn't be fair to the banned / reinstated members, and User Name. The plan to adjust the grid allotment was due to my desire to include as many members, versus the possibility of hitting 50 at that point. If I had waited ( and not used the option of 37, the most reasonable compromise number ), we would be at 43. This would include the reinstated members, User Name, and Youk of the Nation. When coupled with the fact that I had PMed just about any one with 10 posts ( with the exception of Youk of the Nation, sorry Youk I didn't think you had any interest, since you hadn't entered any of these type of contests ) and that I would have closed the entries by Thursday, the odds of hitting 50 would have been remote. My delima was close the contest at 37 and make an additional 12 members eligible or risk and fail and have 18 members eliminated. I think the course of action I took was reasonable for the majority of the members. BTW, I did make a quick survey via PM before I took the action to close the entries. As you should know bu now, there will be other contests from Yeszir, myself, or both.

Speaking of Trot, I distinctly remember it being said last tear that Trot was playing hurt, and would require surgery after the season. Has everyone heard that he had the surgery, what it was for, or how it went ?

Too bad there aren't four. Then you could have one for each quarter !

True, but the bigger prizes are latter anyways.

In, or all-in is the question.