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QUOTE (buhbuhburrrrlz @ Sep 24, 2015 -> 06:12 PM) This is the least excited I've been about a Bulls season in a while. I'm excited. I love Hoiberg's style. Also, the Bulls should be a contender but I'm more interested in seeing what happens at season's end. Does the roster get re-made? Noah is a free agent next offseason. Do they move him or Gasol? Do they finally trade Gibson? The cap goes up and they should have some flexibility to remake the team the way Hoiberg wants it. I'm interested in seeing Mirotic/McDermott/Portis actually play some meaningful minutes. Should be interesting for sure.

QUOTE (thxfrthmmrs @ Sep 28, 2015 -> 08:19 AM) If we're to go after the Big 3 outfielders, I hope it's Heyward, Upton and Cespedes, in that order. I still think Heyward will hit for more power as he enters his prime, which frankly is the only weakness in his game right now. Cespedes could be a head case sometimes and we already have too many guys who couldn't draw a walk in this lineup. Cespedes is the only one that won't cost a draft pick. I think there's a slim chance the Sox will sign a QO free agent with a top 10 pick. I think there's zero chance they do it without a top 10 pick.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Sep 28, 2015 -> 08:09 AM) FWIW, Dan Hayes, Tom Fornelli, and Scott Merkin conversed on Twitter last night about the Sox offseason. They speculated a signing of Zobrist, Cespedes, and they argued over whether trading Quintana could net a fair return. I was in that conversation with them. My handle is @JamesFox917. Merkin thought there was no shot of Cespedes for over $100 million.

QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Sep 27, 2015 -> 02:42 PM) It's not all bad though. Kind of offers the Sox protection in the draft. If they finish in the bottom ten, then the second rounder given up for Heyward is replaced by a better pick for losing Shark. Basically a free free agent if i understand correctly. Arguably the talent acquired in the trade would have been better than the pick but like you said, it is what it is. The White Sox are not signing Jason Heyward. Why do people keep talking about this? He's going to get $160+ million. Is that really something that anyone thinks the Sox will or should do?

QUOTE (jblastick @ Sep 27, 2015 -> 09:48 AM) Sorry if this has/is being discussed in another thread. With the Sox on the brink of becoming the equivalent of what the Clippers were in LA for two decades, it's time to pay John McDonough anything it takes to get him here. The Sox (and the Bulls for that matter) lack vision and direction (our GM admitted that the way the Sox are going about business is more difficult than typical!) and McDonough has proven that he can make teams relevant. The Hawks were an afterthought in Chicago before he and Rocky took over. The Sox are on very thin ice in this town. The Cubs, to their credit, are built for sustained success and it's going to be a challenge to generate interest in the South Side. Winning of course helps and I'm not saying McDonough fixes that but the Sox need revenue and being relevant would create more dollars. John McDonough doesn't turn the Blackhawks around without Toews, Kane, Keith, Seabrook, etc. Those guys were there when he took over. He's good at his job but lets not get crazy here. The Hawks have 3 of the 12 best players in the NHL.

Southsider brought up Matt Wieters and I scoffed at the suggestion because of the QO. Rumors out of Baltimore, according to Heyman are that he may not receive one. If he doesn't get a QO, the White Sox should be all over Wieters. Could be an interesting option.

QUOTE (AustinIllini @ Sep 25, 2015 -> 01:51 PM) This is a disgrace. Kindly move somewhere far away and burn all your indian head attire. Blackhawks fans should be better than this. I don't have any Indian Head Attire. I made a joke about Julie DiCaro because she's bad at her job and she usually speaks when my radio is on. It was in poor taste but it was tongue in cheek. I don't really care. Relax.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 25, 2015 -> 12:51 PM) And without them, they have no chance at all. That is the difference. Completely agree. I'd argue that Toews/Keith are the two most important people in the franchise. They could "live" without Kane but I agree with the premise.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Sep 25, 2015 -> 12:34 PM) Rodon = new Quintana? No. He'll get way more respect that Quintana. He was pretty much the consensus top player from last year's draft class.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Sep 25, 2015 -> 10:19 AM) Definitely easy to do when LaDunn isn't playing clogging up the DH spot. I think LaDunn may be offensive to Dunn. At least he hit homers. He had an awful 1st year with Sox but he made an All Star team in his 2nd season.

QUOTE (LDF @ Sep 25, 2015 -> 10:34 AM) dang it, what happen to cause him to do this/ He did it because the mother made up a story about the "bag" being dropped off at her house when she had it all along. The DA is pissed because the report made his office sound incompetent and that's just not true.

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/151474146/ji...-most-potential Carlos Rodon at #9.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Sep 25, 2015 -> 09:36 AM) Great, now the Blackhawks are THAT fanbase. Way to go guys. Chicago Sun-TimesVerified account ‏@Suntimes Threats aimed at @670TheScore's @JulieDiCaro over Patrick Kane coverage keep her from work. http://chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks-hoc...ick-kane-threat https://twitter.com/JulieDiCaro/status/6472...9752705/photo/1 At least I won't have to hear her stumble through updates today.

QUOTE (bmags @ Sep 24, 2015 -> 02:19 PM) I don't really care much for hypothetical positions being safer bets. LT has been no sure thing recently. Nothing hypothetical about it. I listed 5 players that I would draft before any of the QBs.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Sep 25, 2015 -> 07:52 AM) Aren't there a lot of teams that spent over the cap this year and last year to the point where there aren't many teams that can sign International youngsters for next period? If so, Sox should spend a LOT then. Although I wouldn't complain if they went out and got this kid and EJM now Yes. Braves are supposedly loading up on the 2016 class. Already have agreements in place for next year.

QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Sep 24, 2015 -> 11:48 PM) Look up Ronald Washington, he's an American and the top projected player in the 2017 draft, he looks just like that. So yes, it is possible for a 16 year old to look like that. Even look at college football recruits, they look like that. If Lazarito was an American, you would not doubt his age. There's a kid from Hinsdale South named Josh King. He's the #1 DE recruit in the country. He won wrestling state at 220 last year as a Junior. He's 17 and is 6-6 250. He is massive. 17 so a tad older, but he definitely looks similar.

QUOTE (captain54 @ Sep 24, 2015 -> 08:49 PM) There were improvements that needed to be made after the 2012 season, for instance. "How did we blow a 3 game lead with 2weeks to play". " how can we fix it"? Instead the Sox proceeded to have one of the worst seasons in modern history. The numbers don't lie. 67 games BELOW AVERAGE since late 2012. Think about it. That's a lot games to make up over 3 yrs to be even mediocre. If the Sox FO were serious about turning things around, we would see a makeover ala Chicago Blackhawks. A fan favorite loyal member of that organization (Savard) was let go in favor of a bonafide solid hockey man. The status quo wasn't working One more thing. If it would have been me, I would have launched both KW and Ozzie late in the 2011 for carrying on how they did and turning this franchise into a children's playground and laughingstock. And Cooper would have been launched this year for chiding the fans on attendance. In essence, insulting the paying customer So go for it. Have faith in an organization that is attempting to turn things around with the same rum dums that produced a 67 game under .500 record over the last three years The Hawks have 3 of the 12 or so best players in the NHL. That has more to do with their success than anything Rocky Wirtz or John McDonough has done. It comes down to talent. It always does. The White Sox don't currently have the young hitters that other teams have. They have tremendous young pitching though with more on the way.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Sep 24, 2015 -> 01:41 PM) Counting the record the last few years would be like holding John Fox responsible if the Bears start out 0-3. They ran out of gas in 2012, it was all they could do. Youk was cashed, Sale was cashed. In 2013 Paulie was hurt, the people's choice at that time behind the plate showed why he was a back up. The Sox traded away pieces at the deadline. Last year was a rebuilding year. No need to get depressed about that record. This year, yeah, it was disappointed, but they are closer than they were a couple of years ago, and plan to get closer in the winter. The difference between good and bad can be a rather slim line. Take the Cubs, what if Houston drafted Bryant? What if Samardzija accepted the extension? What if Arrietta was the same pitcher or slightly better than he was in Baltimore? DA, we are in complete agreement here. Good post.

QUOTE (The Gooch @ Sep 24, 2015 -> 01:44 PM) The need too much help elsewhere to justify taking two QB's early. Like...almost everywhere. True but it also doesn't make sense to read for one. If a stud LT or defensive player that's on the board is way better than the QB that might be, I'd want the sure thing. You have to get studs in the top 10. For example, at this point I'd take Bosa, Jaylen Smith, the DT at Ole Miss, or either of the LT's before any of the QBs. Cook, Goff, Jones, etc could be the right picks at the time but not at this point looking ahead. They could always trade back into round 1 to take a 1st round QB.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Sep 24, 2015 -> 12:07 AM) I'm not a sexist. I mean look, Carly ruined HP and I don't like these big-time CEOs of companies that get paid zillions of dollars when the little guy gets much less. Hillary? Geez. There are so many examples of her being just an elitist-type mean person. I don't want her in the White House, sorry. And ooops add Sarah Palin to my dislike/hate list. I mean I just don't like anything bout her, either. From her policies to her demeanor, me no likey Palin. Now Elizabeth Dole?? I love her. Class act. Wonderful! Give me some more choices. Not Florina and Hilly for gosh sakes. I respect many many people on soxtalk. I just don't see how anybody who likes a good hot dog and beer and ballgame, a down and dirty Chicago southsider, can be for somebody who comes across as so non-chicago as Hilly! Again, I will support women! Just not Hilly/Florina/Sarah. What about Elizabeth Warren? I like her.

QUOTE (Brian @ Sep 22, 2015 -> 06:19 AM) We all wish he was better. He is what he is. Not great but better than what we've had since Jim Miller was healthy for the few games he was or the first half of 06 for Rex. Think it was 06. God, time flies. Cutler is the best QB in the history of the franchise. That really doesn't mean what it should mean though.

QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Sep 24, 2015 -> 10:57 AM) I actually like Kerry Sayers but I am very biased as she was the lead reporter for Fox Chicago White Sox baseball coverage in 2005. I always liked Kerry on tv. She was fine on Comcast too. Just really bad on the radio.

QUOTE (Lip Man 1 @ Sep 24, 2015 -> 10:52 AM) On paper the moves the Sox made were well regarded by baseball people (not just fans) across the board. SOMETHING happens when those guys put on the uniform however and this has been happening for years...you can go all the way back to David Wells. There is something about the front office / culture of the franchise that is at least in some way responsible for this happening. Until that changes, until new people are brought in to the front office and individuals are held accountable for results by their jobs being on the line, you are going to see more of this stuff happening. The Sox have a historical baseline long enough now to tell me it's chronic under the individuals responsible for running the franchise. Just my thoughts. Mark It worked just fine in 2005.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Sep 24, 2015 -> 10:17 AM) Apparently never seen the ones that were tested to confirm that they were hers. Julie DiCaro ‏@JulieDiCaro 12m12 minutes ago Obviously, the accuser's camp would like to verify that the undergarments tested belonged to her, especially in light of yesterday's events Julie DiCaro ‏@JulieDiCaro 11m11 minutes ago I am NOT saying the underwear has disappeared, just that the accuser's attorneys have never seen it or been given access to it. Probably the wrong thread for it but Julie DiCaro sucks at her job. She supposedly has a Law Degree and stutters through updates every day. Nobody ever says anything because she's the token female employee at The Score now that Kerry Sayers (who was also terrible) is gone.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Sep 24, 2015 -> 09:45 AM) Wouldn't FanGraphs' numbers compensate for the lack of defense behind him? Yes. In fairness to you, that's why I used fan graphs. Baseball Reference would probably be different because they use what actually happened as opposed to what "should have" happened in theory. I think fan graphs is a more accurate representation for pitchers though.