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QUOTE (Brian @ Dec 28, 2014 -> 01:13 PM) 14/19 isn't bad. Gotta ignore the RB that is running for 4 yards a carry today as well. *laugh track* For a whopping 85 yards. Can't give him credit for accuracy right there. He's living and dying on the dump passes today. You could tell his confidence is gone after being benched last week.

Cutler. Blows. Bad throws and keep missing wide open targets.

As long as he doesn't sleep with anyone's wife.

QUOTE (kev211 @ Dec 27, 2014 -> 09:27 PM) ?? He followed his normal minute pattern tonight. He came out with 6:30 left in the 3rd Q. Usually he goes out around the 4 or 3 minute mark with Jo. I think Thibs was just sending him a message for not hustling on defense.

Uh oh, Rose subbed out early

Anthony Davis don't scare Jimmy Butler!

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Dec 27, 2014 -> 04:51 PM) I think Anthony Davis would win MVP if the season ended now. He's definitely been the best and most valuable player so far, because he is the best combo of defense and offensive efficiency. Team record. His team isn't even in the playoffs at this point (it's not his fault). He might be the most talented player in the league at this point, but MVP won't be his award to win.

The faster Steven Adams develops, the more minutes he will take away from Perkins. He's a good looking young player sans the creepy Mo. But I agree that their only glaring weakness is front court depth.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 26, 2014 -> 11:17 AM) Denorfia was a guy that was mentioned as a potential backup, I like that idea. I think they also need a right handed backup infielder with an aim towards a player how hits left handed pitching as someone who can sub in for Gillaspie. The Sox will only have 4 bench spots assuming they roll with 7 relievers (which is the norm in today's game). I'm penciling in Brantley/Kottaras in one of those spots and Danks in another. That leaves two spots for what I think should be right handed hitters or, at the very least, guys who can hit left handed pitching. Bonaficio is a guy that does make a lot of sense in that backup role too, but if they sign him, I think it will be after they trade away Viciedo. I had my eyes on Denorfia for a couple of years now. He can play all 3 OF positions and provide great D, especially in RF. He's hit over .300 against lefties even though he had to play half of his games at Petco from 2010-2013. On days against lefties, he can easily play RF and we can slide Garcia to DH, which improves the lineup both offensively and defensively. I wouldn't even mind locking him up to a multi-year deal (for as long as LaRoche is on the team). He might have slipped a bit in 2014, but had a 4.0 WAR season as recent as 2013. He's a good buy low guy.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Dec 27, 2014 -> 11:51 AM) Louis CK for manager? I trust anyone as much as I trust Ozzie as the manager if they can lay out truth like this. http://shechive.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/louis-ck-0.jpg

I got some suggestions for the OP if he's looking for some "funny personalities". Ever heard of Comedy Channel? They got some funny bits on there. My favorite comedian these days is Louis C.K., I think he ought to make you laugh once or twice. In general, baseball compared to basketball or football does not offer the same personalities or enigmas. If you've been watching baseball for 60 years, and you care more about personality, funny bits, from your manager during post game conferences than anything, then I think you've been doing something wrong for 60 years.

Over the past 3 years, they've lost to eventual NBA champions twice, and in 2013 they got sent home early after Westbrook torn his meniscus in the first round. It's not hard to imagine them finally getting over the hump with the improved play of Westbrook and even Reggie Jackson. The only thing working against them, besides the health of KD, is their road to the Finals will be a lot tougher with the record they have.

So Westbrook is averaging close to a point per minute right now. At this point, his strengths significantly outweighs his weaknesses. Good luck defending that when Durant's healthy again.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Dec 24, 2014 -> 09:03 AM) His shot has been so terrible at times this year, but taking over the last two 4th quarters, against decent competition.... very excite! The Bulls in general, finally healthy, are playing well. The win against Memphis was great too. Great stretch for them. I like Thibs' rotation of big guys late in games too with Noah-Taj defense, Noah-Niko stretch offense, Noah-Gasol pick and pop offense, Taj-Niko, run and gun while the starters rest. He's actually shattering his career high in 2PT FG% by a good margin. He just need to keep building his confidence and attack the basket. Let the three point shot compliment his game instead of using it as his bread and butter.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Dec 23, 2014 -> 06:18 PM) I'm going to say Saladino, Kottaras and two guys not currently on the roster. I don't know why people are ready to pencil in Saladino for the 25 man roster. If you have him as your utility infielder, you better have a guy who can backup Gillaspie on a regular basis. The guy has only played a total 3 games at 3B in the minors, coming off a TJS on his throwing arm, and you aren't even sure if he's ready by the ST. We need a guy who can step in to start against lefties on a regular basis and play good defense over there as well.

Come on now, use your irony detector

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Dec 23, 2014 -> 02:31 PM) There is always someone who has to post negative stuff trying to get a huge reaction. Wouldn't be a problem if this board wasn't full of people who know nothing about baseball.

Jimmy is in line for his second straight Player of the Month award. He's actually having a better month in December than last month when he won the award, the only guys standing in his way are Lebron and Big Mouth Kyle Lowry.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Dec 23, 2014 -> 01:08 AM) Thibs was going to put him back in, but didn't want to stop what was working. I have no problem with that. Him and Noah can use more bench time if Gibson and Niko are healthy and playing well. We need those 2 guys to stay healthy for playoffs, and Noah hasn't looked all that great with his knee issues this year.

Also forgot to point out Gasol got the Boozer treatment in the 4th quarter tonight, don't think he was hurt.

Bulls suddenly forgot all the fundamentals this last minute.

He can neither score or defend these days, outside of a few occasional big shots this year, I don't know what he's good for.

Toronto is making everything. Defense needs to tighten up.

Before the very last play of Game 4, the announcer brings up who the Sox collective fanbase is and what a World Series win means to them.

The difference between Jimmy this year and years past is we are running more offensive plays for him, in variety of pick and rolls, post ups, and isolations on the wing. His mid range jump shot is also much improved, and whenever he decides to put the ball on the floor, he's stronger than most of the 2 guards guarding him, and that leads to him drawing fouls in bunches.