Should we have a sports talk section?

[ChiefBenderForever]

I voted yes since I don't really read any other boards like espn or radio stations boards. I did want to mention the latest Joe Mauer rumors since he is the best hitter in baseball but didn't want to start an off topic thread, anyways latest is Red Sox are going to offer 7 years at 25 mill and twins are only at 4 years so Yankees better get moving !!

[Kawika]

One vote for YES (but please let's still keep the politics and incivilities to a dull roar).

[barrysloate]

No longer a rumor...Mauer is the MVP.

[Bamacollection]

Leon- I know you permit most of what I mentioned. But it always seems when someone posts an O/T, there is someone else who thinks it should be removed or becomes irritated that someone else has any concern other than vintage cardboard. I know what this board is all about. But, I also know that most of us are human as well. I personally would love a section devoted to the random mishaps of life. You'll kill two birds...No more O/T on the main board & no more arguing about what should be on the main board. It is nice to be given an opinion and this is all this is... my opinion. Thanks for the great place to hang out!

Lance

[sbfinley]

I think it's a great idea, but not because I think it clutters the main board. As a fan of all sports, I love discussing it all. In general I think most of the people on the board are the same way. I would never think to drop a post about say, college football, on the main board, but if we had somewhere to discuss such topics I think it would be a hit. I also think that the quality of the conversations would be much better and smarter than what you get on Fanhouse, ESPN, etc.

[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by JohnnyHarmonica

I voted yes since I don't really read any other boards like espn or radio stations boards. I did want to mention the latest Joe Mauer rumors since he is the best hitter in baseball but didn't want to start an off topic thread, anyways latest is Red Sox are going to offer 7 years at 25 mill and twins are only at 4 years so Yankees better get moving !!

7 years at $25 mill,,, that is what they pay for a middle reliever now,,,
i think Mauer is gonna wind up with a heck of a lot more money than that.

[ChiefBenderForever]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

7 years at $25 mill,,, that is what they pay for a middle reliever now,,,
i think Mauer is gonna wind up with a heck of a lot more money than that.

25 mill a year for a middle reliver ? Twins are trying desperately to get him signed but right now stuck at 25 mill a year for four years. Red Sox let his agent know they will go 7 years at 25 mill a year. Same thing happened with Hunter and the Angels but you really can't compare Mauer to Hunter. Yankees have yet to step in but they have a lot of time so hopefully the Twins get something done before it's to late.

[drc]

+++k 'Em Bucky, Go Blue

[Kawika]

Ya might want to do some editing there.

[teetwoohsix]

I think Lance nailed it,and I think it sounds like a good idea(just my opinion).Then I can exploit my fanatical hopes of THE DODGERS actually making it to the World Series next year.LETS GO DODGERS!!!!!!!!!!

[drc]

David Mc, it is an obscene word that was edited by this site. It's a standard old time U of Wisconsin phrase, though not officially endorsed by the university administration.

[drc]

David Mc, it is an obscene word that was edited by this site. It's a standard U of Wisconsin phrase that is older than I am.

[yanksfan09]

I vote yes but also feel politics should be left out of this and hope people don't turn it into a slug-fest.

I listen to sports talk radio everyday and think this could start some good discussions. Let's give it a try. It could always be undone if it turned out bad I would think.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by yanksfan09

I vote yes but also feel politics should be left out of this and hope people don't turn it into a slug-fest.

I listen to sports talk radio everyday and think this could start some good discussions. Let's give it a try. It could always be undone if it turned out bad I would think.

There was a discussion for 2 different places, actually. One for Sports Talk and one for Off Topic. ONLY the Sports Talk one made the final cut.....so any off topic will still be on the main board and nothing has changed with that....per the forum rules. And I agree.....if it doesn't work out it can be nixed. I can't imagine a Sports Talk sub-forum not working though.....

[Leon]

It's over there....and I decided to make it the top category in that section. I/we can always move it, or even get rid of it, if it doesn't work out.....Thanks to Brian M for getting the Icon straightened out. I doubt this place will go to hell in a handbag from having that section......Thanks to all who voted and participated in the thinking. I feel with over 85% approving or not caring, it was worth a try.....breast regards