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http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article....articleid=23644 Ptac will enjoy this one..... http://grantland.com/features/mlb-catcher-...ollisions-rule/ And one about home plate collisions

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Mar 13, 2015 -> 10:39 AM) Herm is the Luther Vandross of MLB. You never know if you are going to get fat Herm, average Herm or skinny Herm. Or Oprah, Jessica Simpson, Kirstie alley.

QUOTE (Alpha Dog @ Mar 14, 2015 -> 02:23 PM) I meant to complaints from liberals when it was done to Bush. WhIle I can believe the 'horns' part can be a complete accident, given the logo, there have been many other times they have manipulated photos to appear one way or another. Darkening McCain with shadows to appear evil-like, making sure that the lights around Obama's head look like a halo, etc. Cheney Rumsfeld and wolfowitz were evil...no need for artistic enhancements.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Mar 14, 2015 -> 12:55 PM) Wisconsin is ok Ou is ok...haha

QUOTE (Brian @ Mar 14, 2015 -> 12:06 PM) F Bruce Pearl. He's been a jag since his Horizon League days. Yeah....I was one of Roy Marble's tutors/homework assistants when the Deon Thomas/Jimmy Collins thing blew up...predating UW-Milwaukee. Dr. Tom Davis was a great guy though, his mentor.

QUOTE (ptatc @ Mar 14, 2015 -> 10:40 AM) You are being unrealistically pessimistic. TJ and ACL surgeries continue to have a very high rate of returning to previous level. Anyone who has these I have a very high level of confidence that they will return. I have worked with 100's of them. More ACL than TJ but almost all of them return. However you are right with Jones but for the wrong reason, his back. If it wasn't for that injury he would have returned long ago. That problem came out of nowhere and is concerning. I don't know the specifics behind it but they did surgery almost as soon as it appeared. This is rare that a fairly long rehab wasn't attempted first. This is cause for concern. Crede and Jenks, too. They tried almost everything before doing the disc fusion surgery...I can't remember exactly, but he was a shadow of his former self upon returning.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Mar 14, 2015 -> 11:30 AM) Yeah, IU fans definitely want to see Auburn, Temple, Rhode Island, UConn and Wyoming all lose today. Say what u want about Bruce Pear, he always brings his a game at tourney time.

Not leaning, more like validation.

http://espn.go.com/boston/mlb/story/_/id/1...-boston-red-sox Lots of mystery surrounds the growing legend of Yoan Moncada... http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/03/late...-olivera-2.html Most updated information on Olivera....seems it's down to Padres, Dodgers, Braves, Marlins

Sae hired the same attorney who represented Timothy McVeigh. Brilliance not seen since the frat nerds from univ of s. Carolina in Borat. http://www.ktul.com/story/28451386/fratern...ity-of-oklahoma

Which two out of ucla, Texas and Indiana do go with?

Which two out of ucla, Texas and Indiana do go with?

QUOTE (farmteam @ Mar 13, 2015 -> 06:58 PM) Damn. Competed well, but could barely hit threes in the second half. No idea which way it'll go on Sunday. Definitely should be rooting against Alford now.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/break...0311-story.html

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Mar 13, 2015 -> 05:32 PM) ISU fans are everywhere down there Because Ames and Des Moines are too boring and there's nothing else to do before Spring Break.

Boo!! Cmon, Richard Allen, you need to lighten up or you will give yourself a coronary. Thanks, Bunk/Wendell Pierce At least argue about something interesting...will the Apple Watch change the future or end up as a big dud?

QUOTE (LDF @ Mar 13, 2015 -> 05:03 PM) it is a said commentary when fans are just desperately looking for any small thing to say, you see, he can still contribute. fyi i was a beckham fan in the beginning of his career. too bad i feel for him. Saladino haha...Gordon never has followed a consistent plan since his rookie season.

QUOTE (flavum @ Mar 13, 2015 -> 04:52 PM) Beckham will make it, but come June, I could see Saladino replace him if things fall in place. As long as he can play 3b and Ss from a physical standpoint, you might be right. He had a nice line drive (for an out) to the opposite field yesterday...looked like he had a plan up there

Depends if they believe Sanchez is better off playing everyday (at Charlotte) or he's pretty much destined to end up as a utility guy.

QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Mar 13, 2015 -> 04:48 PM) I would switch out Micah and Danish, Adolfo is right where he should be in my opinion. The only caveat is reserving that ranking until Micker tears up Kanny without a 35-40% k rate.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Mar 13, 2015 -> 04:41 PM) that's what I'm thinking as well one year deals are only partially guaranteed. opening day position players could be the following and he's the odd man out. I mean, if you want a defensive replacement for Conor and Micah, it's Sanchez, not Gordon. Gordon is mediocre at best at 3B. Jose Eaton Alexei Laroche Conor Micah Sanchez Avi Melky Bonifacio Shuck Flowers Soto It's curious they chose Bonifacio for third today instead of Beckham. Was laughing early when Beckham made a pretty good play and the Rockies guys said Gordon wasn't noted for his defense. Guess they never listen to Hawk or other teams' radio feeds.

One, Gray is going to be really good... B-roll bullpen of Ascensio and Kensing good...Webb looking more and more like he's Charlotte bound with more experienced hurlers like Albers and Crain looming. Finally, Beltre makes an unexpected run at a Shuck for the final of spot imo.

Good "deeper critical thinking" points from ptac. For what it's worth, the starter for the Rangers the other day, Asher...had TJ surgery hen he was just 14, one of the youngest examples ever. http://www.lonestarball.com/2014/3/5/54634...scouting-report See the third long paragraph...

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Mar 13, 2015 -> 02:02 PM) "Although Tommy John Surgery is often effective, it isn't always so and therefore you shouldn't generalize from one case to another." "Maybe Nate Jones shouldn't be counted on for anything in 2015". Sure. I just meant within the context of those believing or hoping he will pitch this year....the fact that relievers struggle more (according to the article)....and finally the fact you have TJ combined with back and Greg's oft-mentioned mechanical issues.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Mar 13, 2015 -> 01:45 PM) Here's Future Sox top 25 prospects from only 2 years ago. Things happen. IMO unless the guy is just a stud, the rankings business is just a game where if you get one out of ten right you ride it for a while. Marcus Semien, a favorite around here was 16. Scott Snodgrass, Simon Castro, Nestor Molina, Charlie Leesman were all above him. I'm not trying to make fun of the Future Sox guys, these rankings for baseball are almost impossible, especially when you are looking at mostly junk. The two best players so far were #16 and #22. http://www.chicagonow.com/future-sox/2013/...e-sox-prospects So you prefer what, no ratings at all, no mock drafts, etc.? What do you prefer instead...to take its place?