Jack Parkman

https://www.southsidesox.com/2017/10/11/164...ir-side-in-2017 Discuss.

QUOTE (ptatc @ Oct 10, 2017 -> 03:41 PM) I don't think there will be that many lawsuits. I deal with injuries at the high school and Colleges on a daily basis. Other than a few deaths on the field I have yet to be involved with a lawsuit. Why would this condition be any different? The fact that we are even talking about young men dying on the field is reason enough to, you know, entertain the thought that maybe humans shouldn't play football?

QUOTE (ptatc @ Oct 10, 2017 -> 03:25 PM) This isn't even close to reality. The game may change but there is absolutely no way the NFL won't exist. Far too much money involved. While there is a decrease in participation there are still plenty of kids playing the game. I just worked games over the weekend. There were kids from ages 6-13 with all of the teams having complete rosters. Wait until High Schools and Colleges start getting sued. Then things will change really quickly. The reason why people think it will live is money, and the reason why I think it will die is money. The problem is that in all likelihood, everyone who sees the field, or practices football, suffers a concussion at some point during every game and practice. If you start having to take kids out if there is any question of whether they are ok or not, then games will no longer be playable because youth teams will run out of players before the end of a game. Too much liability going forward, especially as more knowledge and research comes out.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Oct 10, 2017 -> 03:04 PM) Right now he's not the guy. He isn't going to lead this particular team to the playoffs, but he obviously has a lot of potential. Give him some experience and some decent receivers, and he might be a star. Except for maybe Cutler, I don't think the Bears have ever had a more talented guy at QB. Hopefully he develops. The guy only started 13 games in college. To think he will get anything but better is crazy IMO. When I see Trubisky, I see a mobile Chad Pennington. I don't think he has the arm to make all of the throws. Super accurate, but I don't see the zip on his passes. Eventually this will get exposed. I think Loggains doesn't go deep and stretch the field because he knows that none of his guys have the arm to do it.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Oct 10, 2017 -> 02:52 PM) Wait a second, you think football will be cancelled within 10-20 years and based on one game you think Trubisky isn’t the guy so bench him now and move on? Wtf I don't think Trubisky is the guy, but that is beside the point. The point is that I think that Football is a mortally wounded sport. Because of that we don't have time to wait to see if Trubisky is or isn't the guy. We should just enjoy the sport as long as it exists, if we like it. That is all. Yes, I do think that by 2035 football will be cancelled.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Oct 10, 2017 -> 06:36 AM) Wow, I pretty much hate this entire post. Saying a third overall pick doesn’t have the “it” factor after one game is one of the hottest takes I have ever seen on this board. And if you don’t want to cheer for a specific team then maybe you should leave this White Sox message board and stick to ESPN highlights. You’ll see plenty of “greatness” there... I generalized it, but I am using it in the context of Football because I think that the NFL's days are numbered to to the concussion/CTE stuff. If Trubisky isn't the guy, nobody has time to wait for them to figure it out, because I think that as the science gets more reliable, they will ban football at the lower levels and the pipeline of talent would be destroyed. Furthermore, I could see the game being outlawed all together due to some thinking that allowing your kid to play could be considered child abuse. If you like football, and I do (and feel guilty for liking it) the NFL may have only 10-20 years left. There is no time to waste. If you enjoy the sport, just enjoy great players being great because football may cease to exist by 2035. This was an NFL specific rant that I generalized to gauge reaction from people. This is a sport-specific thing. If you feel that the NFL's days are numbered, then just enjoy it while it still exists.

QUOTE (KagakuOtoko @ Oct 9, 2017 -> 11:58 PM) The irony of your rant is you talk about Aaron Rodgers, a guy who sat behind Brett Favre for years, who became an elite NFL QB. Trubisky has not played nearly as many snaps as most 2nd overall picks. Give him time. I just used him to make a point, because he plays for a "rival team", and this is the NFL thread. It was in no way meant to be anything more than that. If there are two pro athletes that Chicago sports fans "hate" more than anyone, they are Favre and Rodgers. We all waste our time "despising " our team getting beat by these guys instead of enjoying their greatness.

Guys, I can't wait anymore for the Bears to find a damn QB, because I don't think that Trubisky is going to be that guy. Usually, when a player has the "It Factor" you know right away. I didn't see it from Trubisky. There were no "wow" moments. Contrary to popular belief, I saw a guy who was overwhelmed at the NFL level. I think everyone, all across the country has been doing sports wrong since the invention of the national TV contracts. Who says that "you root for the name on the front of the jersey, not the name on the back" I now disagree. You root for the best talent in sports to do great things on the biggest stages, no matter what laundry they wear. Who says I have to "dislike/hate" Aaron Rodgers? he is one of the best QBs to ever play the game. If the guy doesn't wear the laundry from my home town, who cares? These are the best players. Obviously it is easier to follow hometown teams, because of cable packages, etc. BUT, I think there is no reason to go through the misery of watching your hometown team suck for years, and somehow if they win it all once that is supposed to make it better. "You can't do that, you are being a bandwagoner" Counterpoint: I enjoy the sport, and I also enjoy great players being great. I can't tie my allegiances to one team anymore. I root for the name on the back, not on the front now. In the age of National TV contracts, and sports packages there is no need to tie yourself to one team. Rooting for the name on the front of the jersey is an antiquated philosophy of sports fandom. Just enjoy Football/Baseball/Basketball/Hockey and learn to recognize and enjoy greatness when you see it. And if it comes from Green Bay, Minnesota, Detroit, New York, wherever.........who cares? Sports was meant to be entertainment, and I want to be entertained, not have increased stress in my life. Everyone needs to relax and have fun. Life is too short to wait for your hometown team to win. /end rant

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Oct 5, 2017 -> 09:59 PM) Oh no. Bad knee injury for Schmaltz He's "fine" per Q.

I think it was a player light as well, but you can't ask for much more than the best hitting and pitching prospect in the game. Anything more would have probably been seen as highway robbery by the Sox. The Sawx would have been crucified by other teams if they gave up more than that, despite Sale's incredible value. Personally, I think that the Sox should have probably received Benintendi as well. That is how valuable Sale was to me that offseason. The Sox were never going to get fair value for Sale.

Guys, Sox can't sign him because of the Robert restrictions. I believe they can't sign anyone for over 300k until 2019, IIRC. There is no way they aren't going to have him subject to International Pool money. It would open up a can of worms that they don't want opened.

Could someone give a recap of Hahn in B3?

The purpose of protests is to disrupt. It is why one protests injustice. It is supposed to be uncomfortable for the majority, and it is perfectly legal based on the constitution. The issue isn't the protesting itself; it is the fact that the police don't allow it. Where the hell is the ACLU? The problem is that most people want to maintain the status quo and don't actually want to help other people. Modern American society denigrates the qualities that make us decent human beings(compassion for others and community) and rewards the behavior of sociopaths and narcissists. Look no further than the man who is running the country. Society rewards the power hungry, ruthless, and cruel, and always has. Until we as humans evolve our thinking about these things, we will continue down a path of species self destruction.

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Sep 16, 2017 -> 07:14 PM) Lopez has 3 strikeouts in his last 17 innings, that's not going to work. Not impressed with his secondary stuff. He's not fooling anyone.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Sep 4, 2017 -> 09:46 AM) The difference between last year and this is that Sale doesn't have to face the ALC as often. If he were in the Central still, his numbers would be similar to 2016. Not trying to take anything from Sale, he's a great pitcher, but for the most part the Central teams have hit him well. Wait until the AL East gets the book on him. He might not be as good as he was with our Sox going forward. Sale is a bit of a headcase. He reminds me of Crazy Carlos Zambrano. Also, I think Kluber has overtaken him for AL Cy Young.

Kluber is winning AL Cy Young this year guys. He's been insane since recovering from that injury. Sale has an argument, especially if he reaches the 300 K mark, but IMO Kluber is and has been better.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Sep 10, 2017 -> 05:16 PM) The bust label will definitely be on display now. Yeah, and it is unfortunate. White was on the score a bunch leading up to 2015 draft, seemed like a good dude and was genuinely excited to be a Bear. It is a shame that his body couldn't withstand NFL football. I really don't like using "bust" for someone who didn't turn into a good player due to career altering injuries. That is not a scouting failure, it is just a fact of football and poor luck. Injuries suck, and football chews a player up and spits them out.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Sep 9, 2017 -> 06:20 PM) The guy we traded him for is going to win the CY and finish in the top 3-4 in MVP voting. Yes, this rebuild is more than just one guy. But we absolutely need Moncada to succeed to get to where we eventually want to get to. Kluber says hi. He's been better than Sale since returning from injury and it isn't even close

Just shut him down, and hope he's ready for 2018.

Throwing strikes=Good Not missing bats=Bad Despite the great performance, I'm not encouraged that Giolito has been 90-92 today. I honestly don't know what to expect from him velocity wise. I've heard mid 90s and he's been low 90s ever since the 2nd inning of last start. That velocity is meat in the majors usually from a RHP.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Aug 27, 2017 -> 12:43 PM) Yea I'd be shocked if that wasn't a torn ACL and possibly PCL. PCL is career threatening. Took 2-3 yrs off of 54's career. There is no good PCL surgery so let's hope it isn't that.

That is a season ending knee for Cam Meredith.

The Moncada thing just seems eerily similar to the Kevin White thing. God I hope it isn't the case, hoping for the best but preparing for the worst.

All things considered, I consider Giolito's outing promising for his first MLB start of the year. Command of the fastball, Excellent change. Needs to work on throwing strikes with the curve but Coop will help with that. Homers suck, but when the wind is blowing out at Sox Park there is nothing you can do really about HRs. Some that would be flyball outs in other parks are HRs here. He pitched much better than his line will show.

QUOTE (bmags @ Aug 22, 2017 -> 08:36 PM) He was throwing 95-96 in first 2 innings Yeah, but if he can't hold it deep into games it really doesn't matter. If he can get there again and hold it for his entire start then he instantly becomes the top guy after Kopech, and you could argue who could be better. Right now there is no discussion. If he can get back there with the fastball and throw strikes with his curve and change he's going to make Major League hitters look like schmucks. Secondary pitches move so much and fool hitters when he can establish them for strikes. I've been super impressed with his changeup. It is disgusting.