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Too bad they don't have talented scouts that Soxtalk has

They were good at the beginning of the season. They've been one of the worst lately. It's a combination of Caruso being out and the refs going back to calling the games horribly. If you breathe in Harden, it's a foul. I'm really disappointed they've gone back to call games like they did last year. Not surprised though.

I was gonna say before I read the end of your post, I assume this is your son-in-law, because those genetics sure as hell didn't come from you Texsox! Ba-dum-ch

This should be surprising to nobody. Universities are a business first and foremost. People view them in different light than your typical business, but making money is their number 1 goal in the end.

I don't think they're THAT elite. Look at what the Heat have done without Butler and Bam. That's a scary team. Milwaukee and Brooklyn can't be counted out either.

Did you side with the CPS teachers in the last strike?

Is Booker really viewed as better than LaVine at this point? They're pretty much equals. I'd still rather have LaVine because of his superior athleticism.

Remember that one time in one of the police/political threads where greg had a concern about a star NBA player getting kidnapped by fans before a playoff game, which is essentially the plot of the 90's Judd Apatow classic "Celtic Pride"? That was awesome.

I'm really not sold or impressed with PWill so far. He just has zero aggressiveness in his game. I think the Bulls need to go all in this year. DeMar and Vuc aren't getting any younger.

Not gonna lie, it would hurt losing the depth required to get Grant or Barnes. DJJ has been really good for this team. Brown has been solid lately as well. The trade options that work salary-wise are the following: Coby + Brown + DJJ PWill + Coby + Brown (+ one low tier filler, haven't checked) PWill + DJJ Id prefer the last choice tbh. We don't even know if PWill is going to return this year. Keeping Coby would be really nice given his recent production, unless you think it's a fluke. Barnes fits better offensively IMO, but I love Grant's length defensively. When he was more focused on being a role player like in Denver, he was efficient and played better defense. Could be a very solid fit.

The Mariners barely missed the playoffs last year. He just wants the Mariners to load up on high picks so the future GOAT Jared Kelenic will have plenty of talent around him.

@caulfield12 here's a good opportunity to name drop

If the season is shortened to 60 games, he's switching his allegiance to the Northside with me.

I think I've figured out the identity of a couple people here. We always thought Ray Ray was somebody related to Hahn with his water carrying. There was somebody else he may have been too. We were wrong all along. Ray Ray = Dan Bernstein Parkman = Julie DiCaro

Poppysox views everything with rose colored glasses. I love Vaughn, but he is not a good athlete, lol

Here is your second time. Who woulda thunk you'd witness it again so soon!

Old man river is a reference to the Mississippi River, which doesn't have to do with baseball. Enjoy your bans, folks.

Renteria abused the living hell out of Cordero. Feel bad for the guy. He literally pitched half the games that season.

Eaton was a sunk cost. He wasn't contributing to the team and there were better options. It didn't matter if he stayed in the roster to rot or was cut, they owed him 5mil regardless.

https://soxmachine.com/2019/11/01/white-sox-continue-shedding-international-money-while-rebuilding-for-some-reason/ This is incorrect. 2 years ago the Sox traded valuable international slot money to save a paltry 1.25mil buyout amount owed to Nate Jones. I know Jerry is your boy, but 2mil matters to him. He hates paying guys to not play for him.

The buyout would have cost 2m. Trading him in full for nothing saves 2m. It's possible he picked it up to dump him and save 2m.

South side hit men is taking a break from here and left a message on his profile. I was wondering where everybody's favorite white knight was at. See below. "Will be taking a break until the lockout is over. In the event owners destroy the sport further with an expansion of playoffs, my remaining interest will die off, and you won’t be seeing me here anymore. Expect the Sox and Owner and Front Office sycophants to tout playoff births, regardless of Hahn and Jerry’s pathetic record of playoff success. Until ownership is replaced, and a complete Front Office, Manager and Coaching Staff overhaul occurs, the Sox will continue to suck both on and off the field. Boycott this crap, and oppose any attempt to steal more money from Working Class Chicagoans by corrupt selfish scumbags like Jerry Reinsdorf."

Probably. It's only a matter of time before Joe Rogan buys the team and moves them there.

Austin Joe Rogans Austin Rogan Experience

Say what you want about Jerry, but he is one hell of a negotiator. You almost have to respect his shrewdness. I'm pretty much rooting for the owners so Jerry can put one more feather in his cap before he retires. The players are welcome to go and create their own league if they want a bigger piece of the pie.