Jack Parkman

6.8 < 7 dude. You can't pretend it is. This is as black and white as it gets. I guess Aces are unicorns and they don't exist except for generational pitchers like Kershaw. I get the whole 2 SD stuff, but if you look at their scouting criteria, Kershaw is the only one that meets it and checks every box on the list.

Out of Kershaw, Kluber, Scherzer and Sale, the only one of those that have put up 3 seasons of 7+ WAR is Kershaw. Kluber has 2 seasons of 7+WAR and Sale/Scherzer have one. I guess according to Fangraphs, Sale and Scherzer are #2 pitchers, and Kluber is a borderline ace. That is ridiculous.

If you put a gun to my head, I'd say no because that is the more probable answer.

I don't understand how they can do that. Chris Sale has been a top 5 pitcher in the game over the last 3 seasons, and he hasn't even reached those levels. Neither has Kluber, Scherzer or anyone else for more than one season at a time? Basically, they're saying that a true ace is a unicorn. They don't actually exist. The only player who has even approached that is Kershaw from 13-15. There isn't only one #1 starter in the entirety of baseball at a given moment. This seems like something that needs to be adjusted with the times. Pitchers don't pitch as many innings as they used to (I believe there were fewer than 10 pitchers that topped 200 IP in all of baseball last year, but I'll double check) and therefore don't accumulate as much WAR as they used to. I think fangraphs, and BP need to adjust their standards on the following to reflect modern baseball: 1. What is a "replacement player" for both position players and pitchers and 2. Adjust the scouting scale for realistic, modern-day expectations for pitchers. 1. Is really important because there were A LOT of 1-2 WAR position players and pitchers taking minor league deals this offseason. EDIT: 12 pitchers hit 200 innings last year, and 9 topped 201.

Otto Porter: Is this guy really that talented? Was he just severely underperforming in Washington?

Seconded. Next question

Hey Shooter, want to go to Sizzler and catch some grub??? My treat!

The Bulls actually look decent tonight.....But maybe that is just because Memphis sucks? I'm asking because I'm just starting to really get back into the NBA after a 6 or so year hiatus. Always kept an eye on the Bulls but not so much the rest of the NBA over that span.

What pessimism? When in the last few weeks have I said he is or isn't signing here?! As the offseason has gone on, I have moved from "When Hell Freezes Over" to "So you're saying there's a chance??" to"Maybe this is actually happening??????" Pessimism is a defense mechanism for repeated disappointment. It is also the most rational and logical point of view with regard to sports because the odds of your team winning a championship in a given season is remote. Only one team can be left standing at the end of the season. If the Sox turn it around I'm just going to enjoy the ride and not make any grand proclamations. I learned a lot during this Bears season.

I really think that millenials and those born in the 80s are two distinct groups. Those that were the early adopters of tech and those who weren't. IMO if you can remember a time without cell phones and the internet, you aren't really a millenial. I was born in 86 and I can remember those times.

I don't think anyone could have counted on the big guns completely taking themselves out of the running. Everything had to break just perfectly for it to happen, and now it just might.

Some people started posting in it not knowing what it was, but they'll keep on posting here forever just because.......

Sort of. We're all better than that.

At this point, I'd rather hear nothing until the ink is dry. Idiots perpetuating fake twitter bullshit is getting irritating. As long as people share it sarcastically, it is fine with me but when people take this seriously it annoys me to the nth degree.

Seriously people need to STFU unless they actually have a source. This is big bullshit.

It is the pitching contest. Moving along then..............................................

Prepare to be disappointed. I want to get my hopes up but the way this offseason is gone I'm not buying it until it is reported by multiple outlets and I see the screen scrolling on MLBN.

I don't want to get my hopes up, but it would be fitting if he signed on a Wednesday. Could it mean the return of White Sox Wednedsays???? Tune in tomorrow to find out!

This is a classic, made so by Tosh.0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQSNhk5ICTI

As long as it comes with a gif of 45 saying "you are fake news" I don't mind just for the laughs. What do these people think they're accomplishing other than to troll fanbases?

Crawford only is signed through 19-20. Next year is the last year of his deal.

Not only that but even when it is proven that you're struggling to fit into society, you still can't get them dismissed due to disability. You have to be a vegetable to get that relief. Believe me I've tried.

Stay the fuck away from Epic-I interviewed with them for a disability-specific opening and they were complete assholes throughout the recruitment process. Very glad I didn't get hired there. I just wanted an answer on next steps after a week and when I asked to speak to the hiring manager as a follow up, they threatened me with arrest for harassment. They could have said they weren't interested and that would have done the job in a much more polite way.

While this is true, you can't account for unforeseen fluctuations in the market. Right before I graduated college oil prices were through the roof and business was booming in that industry. Within six months of graduation, the markets were starting to crash and people were getting laid off. There were people I met in AIChE who got a job out of school and had it for less than 18 months. The sad thing was, that the markets were crashing and people were getting laid off well before you and I saw the savings at the pump. Speaking of tax stuff, I'm good enough with Math so that I could learn how to do accounting. At this point, I'm looking for any avenue to gain my personal independence and a consistent living wage.