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A Few Words About FanPosts And FanShots
Since it's a slow holiday week, I thought I'd post a few things about FanPosts and FanShots, what the difference is, and what's suitable for each. There seems to be a bit of confusion -- one reader here posted that he thought "FanShots" was for posting photos you take yourself. While you can do ...
Cubs don't offer Wood arbitration
suntimes.com — The Cubs on Monday declined to offer salary arbitration to free-agent closer Kerry Wood, avoiding the possibility... that Wood might return for the 2009 season by accepting an offer. (more) Cubs don't offer Wood arbitration
No arbitration offer for Wood | cubs.com: News
chicago.cubs.mlb.com — CHICAGO -- The Cubs declined to offer arbitration Monday to all of its free agents, including pitchers... Kerry Wood and Bob Howry. Teams had to decide by 10:59 p.m. CT Monday whether to offer arbitration to their six-year free agents. By doing so, a ... (more) No arbitration offer for Wood | cubs.com: News
So What Just Happened Here?
So What Just Happened Here?
wrigleyville23.com — As a fan with an emotional interest in the Chicago Cubs, the handling of Kerry Wood is... hard to take: The team announces last month they are parting ways with the most popular player on the team. Everyone is disappointed, but some of us make peace with ... (more) So What Just Happened Here?
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A Few Words About FanPosts and FanShots
Troy Nunes Is An Absolute MagicianA Few Words About FanPosts and FanShots For all the folks still getting used to the site, I thought this was a great article on how to use those FanPosts and FanShots over there on the right side. Great way to interact and to drop any links/vids you want me to ...

How FanPosts and FanShots work
From The RinkHow FanPosts and FanShots work A good guide to two important features of this blog by Al Yellon at Bleed Cubbie Blue.

On Fanshots and Fanposts
Pension Plan PuppetsOn Fanshots and Fanposts A great guide to fanshots, fanposts, and their uses by the brains behind Bleed Cubbie Blue, one of SBN's biggest (if not the biggest) sites.

Contest Time!
Pension Plan Puppets — ... Step Three: Write two fanposts in the month of December. This part might seem daunting but we'll post four themes (one every Monday) to try to inspire you to greatness. Before putting yours together give this piece by Al Yellon of Bleed Cubbie Blue a read. Make sure to label the fanposts "Christmas Contest" so that we can easily find them. ...

A Few Words About FanPosts And FanShots - Bleed Cubbie Blue
Double-T NationA Few Words About FanPosts And FanShots - Bleed Cubbie Blue Considering the large number of new readers at DTN, I thought this was a good explanation of FanPosts vs. FanShots.

Quick Links... and Games?
Second City Hockey — ... Don't know what a FanPost is?  Well Al over at Bleed Cubbie Blue recently posted a great rundown of what they're all about...  ...

Two 'new' hockey blogs at SBN
Lighthouse Hockey — ... One thing attracting hockey bloggers here is SBN's interface, which makes fan participation a cinch. Have a cool photo? Impressions from attending a game? Theory about Scott Gordon? An old ticket stub with memories attached? Post it in the Fanshots or Fanposts. ...

Holiday Contest Superpost
Pension Plan Puppets — ... Step Three: Write two fanposts in the month of December. This part might seem daunting but we'll post four themes (one every Monday) to try to inspire you to greatness. Before putting yours together give this piece by Al Yellon of Bleed Cubbie Blue a read. ...

Rink Reader Resolutions
Japers' Rink — ... 1. Use the FanShots and FanPosts more. Go back and read BCB on FanPosts and FanShots and don't be afraid to use 'em when you've got something to say (in a FanPost) or when you stumble upon a ...

Tomahawk Nation Welcome Guide
Tomahawk Nation — ... Keep in mind that if your post contains only one point or idea that is not developed, expanded on, or supported with arguments or data, it is really not a FanPost -- it is a comment that should be posted in an existing thread, or posted as a FanShot. For more information on how to construct your posts, please see this post containing some suggestions and ideas on FanPosts and FanShots. ...

No Playoff Horses on The Lowell Farm
In Lou We Trust — ... Related Aside: If you have a detailed point you'd like to make, like John's, you don't necessarily need to e-mail me - though it is nice and appreciated.  You can always post it as a FanPost for immediate reaction.  A good primer on how to make a FanPost is at Bleed Cubbie Blue, which explains both FanPost and FanShot features.  I also highly recommend tagging the post with the appropriate player and team so more people can find it when searching.  Of course, if it's really good, I'll "front page" the FanPost so it can be seen on the main view ...

Scouting one of the great un-served hockey markets
On the Forecheck — ... This weekend I'm in Hartford, Connecticut visiting family, so the posting will be few and far between until Monday (by all means chime in on the sidebar with FanPosts and FanShots if you've got a take that's ripe for the picking). But here's a few items to get you started today: ...

Housekeeping - Community Guidelines & How To Best Use Site Features
Corn Nation — ... Keep in mind that if your post contains only one point or idea that is not developed, expanded on, or supported with arguments or data, it is really not a FanPost -- it is a comment that should be posted in an existing thread, or posted as a FanShot. For more information on how to construct your posts, please see this post containing some suggestions and ideas on FanPosts and FanShots. ...

Welcome Guide to The Mountain West Connection
Mountain West Connection — ... Keep in mind that if your post contains only one point or idea that is not developed, expanded on, or supported with arguments or data, it is really not a FanPost -- it is a comment that should be posted in an existing thread, or posted as a FanShot. For more information on how to construct your posts, please see this post containing some suggestions and ideas on FanPosts and FanShots. ...

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