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I thought that was going a lot farther than it did.

Alexei, 2-0 count, jam shot to the 2nd baseman. We don't know how to hit

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Jul 11, 2015 -> 12:17 PM) Good call man. I think Masterson and Kelly are along the lines of what the cubs are looking for and Buchholz left last night's game with tightness in his elbow which could limit the pitching market even more. Both Masterson and Kelly have been brutal. Masterson with injuries and Kelly being sent to the minors because he sucks.

Garbutt scored one less point than Shaw in 12 less games, and Shaw had PP time. Garbutt at 900K is a good deal, think Desjardins but a better scorer and he can fly. Look, Sharp had to go, we all knew that. The thing that gets the fans upset about this trade is including Johns in the deal.

QUOTE (LDF @ Jul 11, 2015 -> 10:56 AM) no i disagree on this, b/c it is one thing to like the trade and defend it. it is also another to pick a situation to make it personal. i can see that trades were needed. i even stated that. i also stated that i was not a big fan but i would see how he does, as a gm, to this off season. this was stated in around draft day. i still haven't change my opinion. i also believe i stated that so far out of 3 things that needed to be address, he has failed in 2 and the success of the hawks will judge the 3rd point. ref to tallon, yes it has been 5 yrs since he is gone. but the main core are what he assembled and it is this core that the hawks will continue to win if the right pieces are added. it is when, my dislike for bowman or should i say people over estimation of him, is not being added when i am saying bowman is not helping. now, there is some rumors of crawford and team inquiring about him....... well i will not believe that until something more concrete comes to a head. but i really hope that is not that case. again, let me also state that i was willing to see how bowman get out of this situation of salary cap, players and asking for too much leading up to the draft. i even posted that statement here on this site. now look at this, this way, do you have confidence in bowman to fix this???? the org traded 4-5 dman. players who could have moved in the lineup and also help the salary. bowman screwed up Well, Bowman did retool the team after 2010 to win a cup 3 years later. Then, retooled the team after 2013 cup team and won 2 years later. So yes, I do have confidence, it just sucks that all of this had to happen.

QUOTE (LDF @ Jul 11, 2015 -> 08:19 AM) with his 4 mil salary cap hit, he is really unmovable and now, bowman gone and extended anisomov and adding 1 mill more to his contract. now that was done even before he even skated 1 game with the team. let alone if he is recovered from his injury. sharp rtn in the trade was far less than what org wanted.... he was desperate and to entice the trade, added johns to the package, in order to get it done. a savings of 1 mil. this is outing salary subtracted from incoming salary. now, the 2 hawks players who are waiting for some room to cleared from the salary, how is their future looks?? this team sure has gotten older..... giving away promising d-man, and look at seabrook contract coming up next yr. 1. Anisomov extension won't kick in until next year. His salary for this year is 3.2. 2. Sharp was 5.9, Johns is 925K (a lot of people figured him into line ups for next year). So that's 6.8 million, Daley is 3.3 and Garbutt is 900K (Dalls retained 50% of contract) for a total of 4.2. Hawks saved 2.6 million with this deal. 3. Bickell will still be gone I think, and if they can trade Versteeg, I think they still can sign both Kruger and Oduya. Kruger is the definite though. 4. As a whole, Hawks did not get older this off season. My projected lines Panarin-Toews-Hossa Dano-Anisomov-Kane Garbutt-Teuvo-Tikhonov Desjardins-Kruger-Shaw Keith-Pokka Hammer-Rundblad/TVR Daley-Seabrook Still not bad at all. Just a matter of the rookies stepping in and playing to their potential. Plus, a full season of Teuvo now. Bickell and Versteeg are traded in this scenario

QUOTE (LDF @ Jul 10, 2015 -> 09:02 PM) so according to what the hawks wanted at draft time is sure far less than what he was traded for. Everyone should of seen that. The asking price was ridiculous as is.

QUOTE (RegionSox @ Jul 10, 2015 -> 08:48 PM) I guess this means we are going with Rundblad and TVR as our third defensive pairing, since i can't see us being able to bring back Oduya Ville Pokka will make this team now.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Jul 10, 2015 -> 08:32 PM) Dallas is retaining half of Garbutt's salary in exchange for Johns being in deal. Still dumb. But as I said, with him being at 900K now and brings more "toughness", I think Versteeg and his 2.1 salary is gone now.

QUOTE (soxfan49 @ Jul 10, 2015 -> 08:28 PM) It frees up around $3 million. The part I don't get is that now Daley replaces Oduya, but I'm starting to believe Garbutt replaces Kruger. They're similar players but Garbutt is older. Garbutt is a winger. I think Versteeg is going to go now because of his 2.1 million salary. Garbutt at 900K is solid for a bottom 6 guy. Still think they can resign both Oduya and Kruger.

QUOTE (Knuckles @ Jul 10, 2015 -> 08:09 PM) Patrick Sharp traded to Dallas Stars. #Blackhawks acquire defenseman Trevor Daley, forward Ryan Garbutt from DAL for Patrick Sharp, Stephen Johns Best player in this deal is Stephen Johns. Unreal. LDF, I told you man, nothing of great value in the deal. Daley could be solid on the PP but Garbutt literally has no spot on this team. I see him getting flipped.

Even though he struggled at the plate, he was fine in the field. Have to start him tomorrow. See what he can do against a lefty

I like this move. Let's go Shuck

3 sacrifice bunts today. Awesome. Now get him in.

look at Emilio steal a bag.

Emilio gonna hit a bomb

Johnson 3IP 0H 0BB 3K

Make up call

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 10, 2015 -> 04:41 PM) Ball 3 a strike? Had the entire plate

How do umps miss that....

That's a pretty good blister on Rodon.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jul 10, 2015 -> 04:35 PM) I would definitely hit Bryant. That obviously was meant to hit Abreu since he's our only HR threat. HIT A CUB soon, Rodon. Stop it. That was not meant to hit him....

Sanchez's two dinkers lol

Love strike em out-throw em outs!

Anybody think Rodon is starting to develop a blister on his pitching hand? He keeps looking at his hand after every pitch.