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I think folks are overreacting here. It's just one game. We knew they would take a while to get used to playing with each other and playing for a new coach. It will happen sooner or later. I fully expect that team to come together before the playoffs, as with any Lebron led teams in the past. BTW this game says just as much about this Knicks team as the Cavs or the Bulls.

Your likely 2014-2015 DPOY at young age of 21.

QUOTE (bmags @ Oct 28, 2014 -> 03:22 PM) Pau Gasol started a contest to send him pics of places for him to go to learn Chicago to win 2 tix to friday. And the jerk did not select mine. START TAJ! You might have had better luck if you send him to party in J4L's pants when Lebron plays

In PPR format, Olsen has been better than Gronk up till this week. I guess I have underestimated the suckage of the Bears D. Never again.

Crazy week this week fantasy wise. If only I started Gronk and Sanders as well.

Is it usual for NFL teams to fire personnels mid season? If so, tomorrow should be fun.

If Maddon is the new manager, we can also bring back Adam Dunn and bat him lead off.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 24, 2014 -> 04:51 PM) First on the bolded... no. He was just drafted in 2014, this was his age 23 season. You don't write off a guy with the tools he apparently has at age 24, whether he's in A, A+ or AA. That would be ridiculous. Yes he's old for level, but that just means you challenge him level-wise a little more next year, maybe split time A and A+. Then the next year at 25 can be AA & AAA, for example, which is fine. If he struggles in A ball at 24 and has to repeat the same levels at 25, how much chance do you give him to make it to the big league. If he performs reasonably, fine. But if he struggles with an 4.50+ ERA, his chances are basically slim to none. That's basically what I mean. QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 24, 2014 -> 04:51 PM) Second on Great Falls, remember that the team generally sends the older, college-grad guys up there (though not always), and also that it is a hitter-friendly league. So hitters can put up some big numbers, but that doesn't necessarily mean a whole lot. You'll know a lot more about those guys when they hit A ball. That's what I am saying. Usually folks doesn't follow that team compared to Bristol, or this year's AZL Sox, because guys are generally older. But in years past, we have exciting guys who performed well in their first Great Fall go around and created a buzz, guys like Kevan Smith and Michael Blanke. But we didn't have that guy this year. The Fishers did alright, but I believe they are repeating that level.

I am not worry about giving 3 prospects for Heyward. Sox are not desperate for a guy like Heyward for 1 year, so if they trade for him, they best know they can sign him for the extension and they are willing to pay the dollars. The prospects we are giving away are just secondary.

QUOTE (LDF @ Oct 24, 2014 -> 04:19 PM) ok, but talk about over paying ...... jeeze for 1 yr. We are talking about 3 guys, 2 of which may never make any contributions in the ML. If Heyward is indeed traded, the offer might actually be better than that.

I think the whole Great Fall team was overlooked this year. Outside of Peter's debut and the few starts by Luis Martinez, I don't think anyone paid much attention to GF. Trexler is already 24 years old, so next year is make or break for him. Hopefully he pitches well and ends up in BHam by year end.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Oct 24, 2014 -> 08:30 AM) May not make a bad #2 hitter, but definitely not giving up a Top 10 prospect for him. Let's see, would I trade Carlos Sanchez for Heyward? You got it. What about Matt Davidson? Sign me up! You want Courtney Hawkins too? Ok, no problem. You want all 3 for Heyward? Done deal!

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 23, 2014 -> 11:05 AM) Sun-Times Sports ‏@suntimes_sports 17h17 hours ago #NBA general managers say #Bulls are best defensive team, Joakim Noah the best defender: http://sun-tim.es/1yYqpkG Paul George injury might have something to do with one of the categories.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Oct 23, 2014 -> 11:08 AM) Listed weight is 285 on the Mets website. That's probably many dozen kegs and couple thousand cheeseburgers ago. He was definitely north of 300 last I saw him pitch. Interestly enough, MiLB and BR both list Montas as 6'2, 185. Borderline Chris Sale territory.

How much does Bartolo Colon weigh these days

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Oct 20, 2014 -> 07:11 AM) Rose... Rose isn't a wing player. And you don't want him to be defending the other team's wing to shut them down.

QUOTE (Brian @ Oct 22, 2014 -> 07:11 AM) I love FanDuel. Started with $50 I my bank at start of year and am only $10 up but it's fun. Will probably do some during NBA as well.. I blew $30 on the weekly contests. But in the 100K Survivor contest, I've made the 5th straight cut (last one was barely) and now I am guaranteed at least $15 winnings for my $5 investment!

QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Oct 21, 2014 -> 04:40 PM) We all know it's a weekly game, and half the fun is tracking just your team against one other set of guys, but I've long thought about trying to make it more fair. I wouldn't just do cumulative points for the year, but instead just have a cumulative record every week. So you still have to be consistent. Because sometimes points scored can be misleading, you could have the most points 3 weeks and the least amount of points (or close to it) 3 weeks and be 3-3. Yet a quick glance at points for would have someone up towards the top, thinking they should be better than 3 and 3 when they really shouldn't. In this scenario you'd "play" 9 teams every week, and you keep tally of your record the entire year. That would certainly level out some of the randomness (as if fantasy football isn't random enough as it is). In a way, it's almost like fan duel every week, just playing out the whole season. Your team is up against everyone else, not just one team. That's basically a weekly roto league, don't think concept is new. In NFL leagues, the breakdown tab on the league standings shows your cumulative weekly record against all teams. Personally, I like the variability of FF. And tracking your remaining players against the other team's remaining player makes SNF and MNF all the more fun.

Even with his limited appearances, WWE has invested too much to build up Brock to let him lose the title anytime soon. That being said, I don't think they will do Cena - Brock at SS and put Cena under again. I fully expect Randy to win this Sunday, or some sort of interference from Seth or Dean to make it a triple threat between Cena, Orton and Brock

QUOTE (Melissa1334 @ Oct 20, 2014 -> 10:39 AM) In the article it said that only AL players voted so I'm guessing maybe Marcus voted for himself? I dont think even Semien would have voted for Semien

QUOTE (raBBit @ Oct 20, 2014 -> 07:54 AM) 1st round pick? Competitive balance pick. Which I am not sure if any team has actually traded those picks before.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=101528...e=2&theater One of the guys on my FB.

QUOTE (GreenSox @ Oct 19, 2014 -> 03:19 PM) It's not like a year of Cespedes is worth a ton anyway. To Red Sox fan, he will be worth a ton. Therefore their reactions will make me giggle a little inside.

QUOTE (Bigsoxhurt35 @ Oct 19, 2014 -> 02:05 PM) Boston could make Cespedes available. Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reports that "word has spread" that the Red Sox could make Yoenis Cespedes available for trade this offseason. General manager Ben Cherington said last month that the team would like to discuss an extension with Cespedes, but it seems the outfielder might prefer to play out the final year of his contract before testing free agency. Cafardo also notes that Cespedes doesn't really want to play right field "or work on his defense." The Red Sox figure to make at least one trade this winter given their glut of outfielders, and it sounds like Cespedes might be the one to go. Source: Boston GlobeOct 19 - 1:00 PM Someone should troll that Red Sox fanboy who wrote the Sale to Red Sox piece. We speculate that Viciedo and Danks should get it done for Cespedes.

Looking ahead. Things can really get ugly. I smell 3-6 on the horizon.