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QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 27, 2015 -> 11:21 PM) Not sure I've ever seen a point guard have a game with no assists and ten turnovers We don't have a point guard.

Officials seem to be indirectly pushing game in GSW's favor. They are allowing them to keep playing and running up and down the floor despite a lot of contact on both sides of the floor.

Rose's handle is super cringe worth

Really caught a bad time to play the Warriors. No Butler and Klay is still scorching hot from the Sacto game.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jan 27, 2015 -> 07:22 PM) 16 what? High fives

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 27, 2015 -> 11:26 AM) With Sanburn, I gotta look at what he's done. 0 starts last year, decent but not spectacular performance in high A ball last year. Not exceptionally young for that level. Yes, there's talent there. Yes there's plenty of room to grow, but there's like 10 guys in the system I can say that about. He's one of the better ones, but until I see it on the field he's a reliever with a lot to learn. That's what I figured to be the concern for most folks. The way I look at it, his stuff is there, a plus fastball and 3 average to above average secondary offering. Last year was the first year he was healthy and the A's stretched his arm out with multiple inning relieves and he did pretty well in that role. He should be given every chance to start this year and if he stays healthy, look out.

QUOTE (flavum @ Jan 27, 2015 -> 11:15 AM) Yeah, you're probably right. I went through it pretty quick. Looking at it again, I'd probably change a couple things about my own list. I am a big fan of Peter. Still relatively young, and doesn't strikeout at all. If he can just hit .300 in A ball this year and do nothing else, he could certainly crack the Top 20 because of his age and the position he plays.

I think we're a little bit low on Sanburn here, he should be in the upper teens, or even borderline top 10 if it were up to me. He's a former shortstop, good athlete and sits on 93-94 on most days. Also throws pretty curve and change with an improving slider. With his arsenal has a very good chance to stick as a starter, a pretty good one at that, if he remains healthy (had some shoulder problems in the past). I am also higher on Martinez, Guerrero, and Ynoa than Thompson, Barnum and Kevan Smith. I think the former trio also has a good chance to make it and contribute in one way or another. The chance of Barnum panning out is slim to none, and Thompson and Smith wouldn't be any more than bench players if they do make it. Lastly, Robinson Leyer. High ceiling, had a good year last year, I think he will break out this year. Would be interested to see if he at least made the just-missed list.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jan 27, 2015 -> 08:53 AM) I'm curious how people react to the list. When we did our voting and discussion, we felt the very top (top 6-7 or so) was strong, the next group (say 8-20-ish) was relatively weak, but the back end (20+) was very strong, all relative to a typical straight-line. I agree with this. Sox have 6-7 guys who have huge potential or is very proven in the minors, then the next tier of folks who either has limited ceiling but a good track record in the minors, or decent ceiling but hasn't put it together yet. The 20-30 tier folks are interesting because they are still pretty far off, but if they take the next step forward, they could crack the top 10 by the end of the season. I am looking at you, Guerrero, Fry, and Martinez. QUOTE (flavum @ Jan 27, 2015 -> 09:22 AM) 1. Carlos Rodon 2. Tim Anderson 3. Micah Johnson 4. Tyler Danish 5. Courtney Hawkins 6. Frank Montas 7. Spencer Adams 8. Trey Michalczewski 9. Carlos Sanchez 10. Jacob May 11. Matt Davidson 12. Micker Adolfo 13 Cleuluis Rondon 14. Chris Beck 15. Jake Peter I know Adams will be higher than Danish, but this is my list. Pretty sure it will be Fry not Peter. Peter isn't the type of player that will get a lot of love after only half a season as he doesn't offer much besides above average hit tool.

If the voters sleep on someone like Bassitt again like they did last time, I am calling for a re-election of the committee

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jan 26, 2015 -> 03:46 PM) I have to fully disagree with this. Reigns eliminating a top baby face would have been nuclear heat on him. WWE did the best they could, they threw in 2 guys not even smarks could cheer for over Reigns (Kane and Show) and an anti American. It still didn't work. We'd rather side with Vladimir Putin than Roman Reigns. I personally wouldn't have a problem if it ended up with Reigns eliminating Bryan at the end. If Bryan and Reigns puts on hard fought battle for 10 minutes, that would have put the fans at the edge of their seats, because the match could have went either way. If Reigns beats Bryan convincingly at the end, Bryan comes back in the ring to shake Reigns' hand to endorse him, everyone goes home happy. The issue at hand is there was nothing convincing about the way Bryan was eliminated. Come on, you have one of the most over superstars of all time eliminated by a tackle from Bray Wyatt midway through the match after being out of action for half a year? I think the fans wanted to see more than that.

QUOTE (scs787 @ Jan 26, 2015 -> 03:17 PM) Which would be pretty dumb in my opinion but I guess I'm alone in thinking that. Too me its like Shawn Michaels is popular so let's not try and develop the rock or something along those lines. We saw with the rash of injuries just a few months ago that they really need to start building more stars than just your top few guys. Even though I can't stand Reigns personally, I think the backlash is more so on how it was done rather than who won. Bryan and Reigns were the 2 heavy favorites all along and when Bryan was tossed mid way through the match, everyone knew who was going to win and the rest of the rumble was pointless. There is usually excitement and suspense in the match when only 3-4 superstar remains. But when Ambrose was gone, it was more obvious than ever that Reigns will win out vs. the has been Big Show and Kane. Now, if the last 3-4 standing were Ziggler, Ambros, Bryan and Reigns, I think the crowd would have took the match a lot better than they did.

QUOTE (Brian @ Jan 26, 2015 -> 08:36 AM) That'd be nice...I mean NO! WWE SUX! Cancel your subscriptions!!! Give me some credit, I was part of the reason the Cancel page crashed last night!

On the bright side, unless Orton comes back to continue his feud with Rollins, we might finally get the WM Rollins vs. Bryan match.

f***ing BS they dragged Rock into this s*** show.

Reigns it is.

WTF.

I am predicting Lesner retains and Rollins will cash in again to take advantage.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jan 24, 2015 -> 02:24 PM) Not unless there are major injuries. He was at AA last year, and this is just a minor league depth move. Not sure if you are looking at the right guy, Beltre spent all of 2013 in Triple A and made it to the bigs in September. He was hurt most of last season and spent 1 game in Double A for rehab. His offensive output is respectable for a defense and speed guy 3 out of the past 4 seasons leading up to the injury. I don't think he'd do any worse than what we originally expected out of Danks, and he certainly carries more upside with him.

There are no details yet on the terms of the deal.

Sox signed Engel Beltre, the once highly touted 5 tool prospect out of Dominican Republic. Could see him competing with Shuck for the 4th outfielder spot.

Thank goodness for Ballstreams, just catched that 3rd Q by Klay. He was hitting ridiculous shots all over the court, I don't think you will see anything like that again.

QUOTE (Brian @ Jan 23, 2015 -> 05:20 PM) I see him being heavily out of breath. And Samardzija comes out and gives him the RKO out of nowhere, for stealing his bit.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jan 23, 2015 -> 03:35 PM) Wonder who they'll announce as the surprise signing for the opening ceremonies. What more can you ask for on top of the Geovanny Soto face turn, showing up in a Cubs jersey then ripping it apart revealing the "good guys wear black" shirt he's wearing underneath, then jumping on top on the tables and starting the Yes! chants, Daniel Bryan style.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jan 22, 2015 -> 10:04 PM) Heck yeah boys! That's what I call bulls basketball. Rose was just sick!!! Pau played awesome too as did taj. Brooks annoyed me in second half. Offense gets so stagnant with him cause he dribbles way too much Kirk needs to get some confidence. Now let's make these types of performances and efforts a trend. Loved thibbs going with nazr early. He brought some toughness. Snell played good too. Yes, would have like to see more ball movement especially out of that second unit. Spurs looked dead tonight, but a win is a win. On a side note, I think we now have enough Kirk Hinrich boneheaded plays on the year to make the official 2015 Kirk Hinrich lowlight reel.