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QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 17, 2012 -> 01:12 PM) Everything positive about him was about his defense since AA. He's been expected to be a plus defender. I never heard anything other than his D.

Make the Jays and Red Sox bid against each other, especially after Pineda just made the Yankees rotation good.

QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Jan 17, 2012 -> 10:06 AM) My wrath goes to Wade, the second biggest traitor besides Zeke... I get that they're both from Chicago, but Thomas didn't openly flirt with the Bulls and then undermine them by calling them unloyal. Also, both stayed with teams that drafted them, so neither are traitors...just Wade is a douche who slammed our org.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jan 17, 2012 -> 09:05 AM) This is all within like a 5-year period. This s*** is crazy now. Also, this will be random. But I've seen enough: Steve Nash is the second greatest PG (behind Magic) to ever live. Dude is like 40 and still leading the league in assists. He's arguably the greatest shooter of all-time and has led one of the most efficient offensive attacks the league has ever seen yearly since '05. I've got Nash in the "#2 depending on what you're looking at" tier with Thomas, Stockton, Robertson, and Kidd.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jan 17, 2012 -> 08:44 AM) He's no LeBron, obviously. But he's a pretty sweet consolation prize. I've never, ever seen this many electrifying PGs in the league all at the same time. Rose, Wall (who dropped 38 last night), Rondo, Deron, Irving, Paul, Westbrook, Conley, Lawson, Rubio and probably a couple others I'm forgetting. All I remember was when Rose was drafted, everyone said "finding a good PG is impossible." Well s***. And Dwight's a b****. More than LeBron.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jan 16, 2012 -> 01:36 AM) What about trading Gavin Floyd and signing Roy Oswalt on a one-year deal for $8 million? That would be basically revenue neutral...excise $9.5 million more for the 2013 budget and bring in another name pitcher to go with Peavy who could actually help boost or bolster attendance a bit. He snaps back and they've got a VERY valuable trade chip at midseason who can be parlayed into additional prospects, with Castro/Stewart/Molina/Axelrod/Santiago joining the big league rotation at the time of the trade. I'm in favor of signing guys who need a bounce-back year to one year deals because as Caulfield said, they bolster attendance and we can trade them while I prospects develop. And I trust us much more getting other organizations spects (which we seem to do good in identifying problems with them, especially pitchers) then I trust the drafting scouts.

QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Jan 15, 2012 -> 03:56 PM) Are the CougarLife banner ads really bringing in a lot of business from the Soxtalk population?? Blame caulfield.

And boom goes the dynamite. Happy Birthday!

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Jan 15, 2012 -> 09:56 AM) Soxtalk was wrong about Adrian Gonzalez and got slapped down for it by Cowley. So what? The grudge that is being held for it on here is really entertaining to watch, but doesn't reflect well on those involved. He personally attacked Jason then showed a complete lack of class when he e-mailed him saying it was uncalled for. The grudge is because Cowley is the lowest class of journalist out there and broke 1001 and ethics codes to fluff his own fragile ego, then cemented his position as a complete jackass by trying to make himself seem witty with often used metaphors and by proclaiming he wrote an e-mail all by himself. Woop-de-f***ing-do. The one piece he ever wrote all by himself and did need an editor for was a steaming pile of s***.

So, watching E:60. It had Ray Rice's childhood, where his father was mistakenly killed in a drive by when he was one. His father-figure cousin was killed by a drunk driver when he was 11. His mom taught special education to afford to raise 4 kids. He learned football on a courtyard pavement. It has Patrick Willis, who "would kill for Michael Oher's upbrining." His mother abandoned him, two brothers, and a sister to an abusive, drug using father. He stood up to him and got told he would be killed. Didn't have electricity, running water, worked in a cotton field, his brother drowned, he played through terrible injuries. Finally his basketball coach took him and his three siblings in as a foster home. Ends with Arian Foster, who got told he couldn't succeed throughout grade, middle, and high school. Went undrafted. Played on a practice squad for a year. Finally made it. Is one of the most intelligent and well-spoken players in the NFL in my opinion. Then that motherf***er comes on the TV in an FRS commercial. "They said I couldn't be a high school quarterback." He was a home-schooled boy who got to play for a team instead of kids that went to class each day. He was recruited in the area and moved just to be a QB, because that's what he wanted. Not his team, which ran. "They said I couldn't get a D1 scholarship. You're not good enough, you're not strong enough, you're not skilled enough." He was the 3rd QB prospect in the country. "They said I couldn't win a Heisman." No sophomore had ever won it, it wasn't an indictment of him. When he was the favorite, he failed. "They said I couldn't win a National Championship." He was on a favorite contender the year he had to lead the team. "They said I wouldn't be a first round draft pick." Ok, I'll give him that. But the guy who fell in love with him got fired. "They said I couldn't play in the league." He's not a good player. "Appreciate that." I literally felt sick to my stomach. Here's a guy who has had everything handed to him in his football career; was recruited in High School, a top QB recruit, national favorite for Heisman and champion, got overdrafted, etc. when he comes off as a meathead in his interviews. It makes me so mad. Willis had a horrendous life, Rice's two father figures were killed, Foster actually was told he couldn't. And Tim f***ing Tebow. I hope the 49ers play the Broncos next year so Willis can demolish him.

http://www.sportspickle.com/opinion/9458/n...-athlete-idiocy First one.

Dave McMenamin @mcten 2h Reply Retweet Favorite · Open Kobe said after the game that Chris Paul & Derrick Rose are the only other players in the league with the same competitive edge that he has Can't get a bigger compliment from Kobe.

QUOTE (daa84 @ Jan 14, 2012 -> 10:53 PM) 3rd and 10 for the patriots at their own 42 (roughly 3 min left). belichick calls timeout (an interesting decision given they were up 35) starters inexplicably still in. Brady in shotgun....and he punts the ball. Von miller took exception and hit/pushed an O lineman on the side/back after the whistle....from then a couple brouhahas break out and broncos correctly get flagged for unnecessary roughness I find this both insulting and hilarious.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jan 14, 2012 -> 11:09 PM) Now I saw an ad for Russian Love Match. (I couldn't let this thread die) I've seen 7 straight for Cougarlife.com

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 14, 2012 -> 10:19 PM) @JeffGurt Bulls are the first team to hold opponents under 70 points in three straight home games since the invention of the shot clock. Of the five teams they've played at home (Grizzlies, Hawks, Pistons, Wizards, and Raptors) only one has made it over 70 points and it was the Hawks with 74.

I heard about the fight on ESPN 1000...what exactly happened?

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Jan 14, 2012 -> 09:50 PM) There are a lot of thin skins in here then. QUOTE (Marty34 @ Jan 14, 2012 -> 09:50 PM) There are a lot of thin skins in here then.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Jan 14, 2012 -> 09:47 PM) You would think Cowley dissed Soxtalk with the hatred here for him. He did. And I was messing...I think.

Damnit Balta

QUOTE (SOXOBAMA @ Jan 14, 2012 -> 08:26 PM) I'm sure that Cowley will be sticking up for Ozzie soon and bashing Peavy. QUOTE (Marty34 @ Jan 14, 2012 -> 09:40 PM) Peavy is 110% talk.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jan 14, 2012 -> 09:38 PM) Brady's TDs: 6 Tebow's completions: 4 This is great.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 13, 2012 -> 02:59 PM) The Rams had a huge problem coming into this season, as they were paying big time money to both Jake Long and Sam Bradford, from being top draft picks under the old CBA. The money those 2 were getting put the Rams right up against the Salary Cap last offseason. Normally you'd think that a young team tends to be well under the cap, but the old CBA/Draft salaries were so screwed up that the Rams were an incredibly expensive young team. They had no room to actually add anything of substance in free agency last year, and they probably couldn't even hold onto their own guys. Throw in an injury or two and an improved division, and you've got a recipe for disaster. This year the Rams ought to be in much better shape, they're another year down the path of both of those contracts and the salary cap should be going up. Plus, they have another top pick, but a top pick that won't break the bank. They ought to be in a position to actually add depth and useful pieces this year, even if they can't go all-in on someone like the Bears can/should. That ought to make them a whole lot more competitive next year. Jake Long is a Dolphin...?

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jan 14, 2012 -> 01:51 AM) He's not the worst writer in the world He's up there.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Jan 13, 2012 -> 04:24 PM) After reading Rogers' article, it seems like the Chicago media is sick of the Sox like many of the fans. My guess is most people believe Kenny has jumped the shark and like me, think the wrong guy won the war between KW and Ozzie. Sox are going to have to prove a lot on the field and in acquiring good players in the next 2-3 years. I would think only the true die-hard fans would buy tickets to see the Dunn/Rios White Sox. Oh my god Greg.. We're talking about a guy who includes non-teams in his power rankings. Like, literally one of the worst writers out there.

QUOTE (knightni @ Jan 12, 2012 -> 10:02 PM) Sorry for the late post. And late wish! Your optimism is appreciated hi8is!