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QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Aug 9, 2017 -> 01:34 AM) All of their rhetoric, their positions, their desire to not be dead. The regular citizens have no say and I think Kim Jong Un knows he's not going to be living a long life so might as well go out with a bang and kill millions of Americans and South Koreans. QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Aug 9, 2017 -> 01:38 AM) But the one guy calling the shots is a bit unpredictable. He may think nuking the US is a pretty big trophy he wouldn't mind taking with him on his way to meet his maker. Exactly. And I firmly believe one morning we're gonna wake up to reports several nukes are on the way to the USA. It's going to be mass panic and I think could be the end of the world as we know it. If those nukes hit US soil, WTF are we gonna do? QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 9, 2017 -> 02:04 AM) Now they have an estimated 60 warheads and are quickly working towards the easiest parts which is delivering them to where they need to go. They are flat out telling us what they plan to do with the missiles, and still we pretend it isn't real, and instead roll over for them as if they were a child throwing a temper tantrum. Even if they aren't the ones pushing the button to launch, they will be selling the missiles and technology to those who will, assuming they haven't done so already. Millions of people will die because of the situation the United States has actively allowed to happen. This is a great post. We are in deep deep s***, folks. QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Aug 9, 2017 -> 03:23 AM) Somehow, cooler heads have to prevail from those three entities, along with the new South Korean government, that has been caught in the middle on THAAD since Ms. Park was impeached. You say "somehow." I pray there is a way. For the first time ever I see an end of the world scenario here. It's all set up too perfectly. A moron president of the USA in Trump; a psycho in Jong Un, and two powers, China and Russia, who have no interest in cleaning this up for some reason. To the pacifistic people ... what would China do if N. Korea was uttering this s*** to them about how they ARE GOING TO attack? What would Russia do? We are in trouble folks.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Aug 8, 2017 -> 07:47 PM) Trump gets a folder full of positive news about himself twice a day It’s known as the “propaganda document" s*** like this is why I'm much more concerned about Trump actually having unilateral control over thousands of nuclear warheads than NK potentially having a nuclear weapon at some point in the future. I'm a lot more worried about the North Korean leader. He is a powerderkeg just dying to flick some nukes at the USA and South Korea. All he has to do to be remembered forever is start the war that begins the end of humanity as we know it. He's nutty enough to do it. If he sends a nuke our way, we will literally blow that country off the map and that means S. Korea will be blown off the map too. At that point China and Russia decide what to do. If the North Korean nukes cause a lot of damage in the USA ... wow.

How embarrasing for the Stros. We actually won. Good to see Anderson go 2-5; Delmonico get a hit and walk; Moncada get a hit and two walks; Avi goes 2-5 and is still just above .300 at .304. Smith continuing to look like a big leaguer at least with two hits 4 RBI and a homer. Engel with the defense. Horrible pitching as usual. These are the kind of games we'll win once every 5 or 6 games. Where our bats click and we outscore somebody. About the only way we can win unless Rodon is on or the new guy who'll pitch Friday.

QUOTE (Sonik22 @ Aug 8, 2017 -> 08:48 PM) This has gone from being a "yeah it'll never happen though" situation to "this is f***ing scary" rather quickly... I must pat myself on the back here since everybody thinks I am never spot on any issue. I've been worried about this a long time and expressed my worries on this board. This is the powerderkeg, folks. This is the issue that figures to start the end of the world as we know it. Only solution believe it or not, is China and Russia and they don't seem too concerned at all.

This probably would be best in another thread, but it's scary how quickly things could change ... in a blink of an eye the world could change forever as we know it. This is not the best matchup either: the ultra aggressive, ruthless businessman, make quick forceful decisions Donald Trump against the aggressive, ruthless, morally corrupt Kim Jong Un. Cooler heads prevail here? Dunno bout that.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Aug 8, 2017 -> 04:16 PM) US analysts believe they've miniaturized their warhead and can mount it on an ICBM now https://twitter.com/washingtonpost/status/894954486762008576 Some good posts in this thread. Guys, nobody wants war, but it's time to play War Games over this issue. Would Russia and China agree to a meeting with Trump now in which Trump tells them that this is crisis mode? He tells them that we have been issued a direct warning by Kim that North Korea is going to punish us for the sanctions. We have taken Kim's warning seriously. We are going to tell him to dismantle all nukes now or we are prepared to drop bombs on North Korea now in an attempt to hit all their plants and kill Kim Jong Un. Yes, this means Kim probably immediately bombs South Korea and begins what could be the end of the world as we know it. Kim has specifically threatened us. He has nukes now and we do not have the technology to blow them out of the sky and protect ourselves. What are we supposed to do? What if he was threatening China like this? What would China do? Are we supposed to sit back and say, 'Oh Kim is bluffing. He's not going to attack the U.S. because he knows that will be the end, that we'll blow North Korea off the map and he will die.' I don't see how we can sit back and relax here. Kim is arguably insane and knows odds are he's not going to lead a long life if he continues to be this outspoken and aggressive. What better way to go out than fire some nukes at the U.S. and end the world as we know it? How can we sit back and do nothing? Hopefully our military people are good enough and spy well enough to know actually what's going on in N. Korea and if indeed they are planning a surprise launch of nukes at the USA. Why no emergency meeting of USA, Russia and China in which we tell those folks, look, we have to do something. Fact: We've been threatened by Kim. He flat out says he's going to gain revenge. How can we sit back and do nothing? If Kim wants to start the war that ends the world he must be stopped. It's either kill him or sit back and wait and see if he's bluffing. One thing for sure. It's going to be the worst day in American history when we wake up to the news a nuclear warhead has been spotted on the way to the USA and is going to hit land within 24 hours and there's nothing we can do about it.

QUOTE (ron883 @ Aug 8, 2017 -> 05:59 PM) You must have loved white sox-era Adam Dunn if you like Matt Davidson this much I tend to support guys who provide 'moments.' I'm not saying he's the greatest thing ever, but he definitely was one of the best players on the team this season. In his first full season he raked some big-time home runs. Davidson and Avi arguably have several of the top 10 highlight moments of the season. As far as 'potential' Davidson definitely showed that. I despised Dunn but he was a veteran. I realize Davidson sucks and his advanced stats suck and project him to be a flop, but I do know he's had some of the team's Top 10 moments of a dreadful season.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Aug 8, 2017 -> 04:51 PM) Matt Davidson must be the most celebrated .2 fWAR player in Sox history. Get well soon but meh. If anything this allows the Sox to try Yolmer more at 3B down the stretch. Another guy who for whatever reason is not well liked on this board. Was on pace for 30 homer season. I know, his advanced stats suck and will always suck. If somebody else got hurt, ruining a productive season, there'd be a ton of sympathy. Have you seen some of Davidson's bombs this season? Crushed. Definite highlights in one of the worst seasons in Sox history. This all can drive a person crazy. You don't need to tell me how bad Davidson is BTW. I've read all your advanced stat posts. Yeah, he sucks. I know.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Aug 7, 2017 -> 10:23 PM) +1 Wouldn't want to actually win a few more games. I'm being serious. There is zero reason to rush him back. Keep losing. We've made it this far. Might as well go for the #1 spot. Adding a #1 pick to this farm system, not to mention all the additional bonus pool money, is bonkers. The bonkers part is that the #1 overall pick will probably slide in at at #3 in the system behind Eloy and Kopech. drool. Ugh. Let Avi play in the bigs now.

OK. Trump should be fired (oh wait we can't just fire him). Why? Because he has been caught in a huge lie. Trump before he became a presidential candidate tweeted that nobody should ever take vacation. He said if you enjoy your work and are committed to it, what's the problem? Just work. He lied. He takes many vacations. Also he specifically blasted Barack for taking time off. He said he would never take time off. Now, look. When you get caught in a red-faced flat out lie, there should be repercussions. Some media member needs to cite his tweets of the past and call him on it. Now that media member will get lambasted and perhaps kicked out of the White House but it must be done. We can't have our president flat out trolling the country which he has done. I realize politicians all lie, but rarely is it this blatant. Fire Mr. Trump. he is a liar.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Aug 6, 2017 -> 06:30 PM) I can't believe people actually want abandon ship with Anderson in year one of our rebuild. I don't want to abandon him. But the Sox should tell him this offseason that in spite of his nice contract, his playing time will be determined by whether he becomes a better on base percentage guy and if he cleans it up defensively. The guy proved last year he has glove potential. So work on it this offseason or let the guy we just acquired start at short next year and have Anderson learn how to play baseball in the minors for the final bad year of the rebuild. He has to improve at the plate where he has shown potential (10 homers this year not bad; lotta doubles) and more importantly settle down defensively. I hate to say it, but his nice contract appears to have hurt him as well as the personal tragedy in his life. The tragedy gives him a free pass on his horrible play this season. But next season he needs to improve a lot and try to put the horrible tragedy behind him. I expect him to hit .285 with 20 home runs, 84 RBI and cut his errors in half.

QUOTE (NCsoxfan @ Aug 7, 2017 -> 01:14 AM) This is going to sound like a troll idea, but here goes. Deep breath, you guys are going to *crush* me. What would be the downside of trading for Tim Tebow and bringing him up in late August or early September? It would (obviously) be 1000% a marketing move. Upside would be generating revenue for the team through ticket sales that could be used towards big ticket signings in the future. But on a team that's as terrible as this one, what is the downside really? Main argument is that we wouldn't want to be viewed as using celebrity power for ticket sales and a loss of respectibility. I would definitely do it. He's not stealing at bats from any prospects in the OF as long as we have room for Delmonico somewhere every day. Bill Veeck would approve. QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Aug 7, 2017 -> 02:02 AM) Too disrespectful to the sport...the Sox never brought up Michael Jordan. This would be more of an Eddie Gaedel/Minoso sideshow. Didn't Minoso get a hit at age 60 or something? I don't know if it would be as bad as Eddie Gaedel.

Probably just coincidence but the Royals haven't been playing well since the Melky came aboard. If they are committed to playing Gordon every day, the Melkster doesn't really help them much cause Bonifacio was doing a Melky-like job playing every day. I think they are going to play Gordon almost every day so that means Melky replaces Bonifacio who wasn't that bad as a regular.

Eloy definitely passes the eye test as does Moncada and some of the pitching candidates for the rotation in the future. I'd really be surprised if Eloy flopped. I sure hope we get a catcher who passes the can't miss eye test and third baseman (I'm taking your guys word for it that Davidson is a stiff and won't cut it) and DH as well (Delmonico?)

QUOTE (harkness @ Aug 6, 2017 -> 01:23 AM) I'm not sure ive seen a team lose this much.... like 2 wins since the all star break? I can't remember anything like this. It's not hyperbole to say the current squad the way it is composed is one of the worst in baseball history. The starting rotation is so bad it assures no more than 20 wins the second half. Rinse repeat statement on the current bullpen. You really only have a chance right now, a chance, when Rodon is pitching or if Miguel happens to have a "good Miguel" night, which have become very rare. It's like KU football right now and the last several years. If "somehow" KU happened to play a good game it still would lose because of a blocked punt or pick six or fumble returned for a TD or blocked extra point. If the Sox happen(ed) to play a good game they'd normally still lose cause of getting picked off base or an error on a simple fly ball or bunting taking them out of an inning. Between 100 and 110 losses. How many is up to conjecture.

Tonight's game was pretty last-placeish from a White Sox standpoint. What a truly horrendous and dull baseball game.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Aug 5, 2017 -> 11:01 PM) The Big Sick is the best movie this summer. Not even close, imo. For action or comic fans, Spider-Man or Wonder Woman. I need to check out the Big Sick. What's your problem with Apes? You didn't think it was wonderful? Chicago's own Richard Roeper gave it an A-minus after giving Dawn an A and he also liked the initial Rise. I may need psychological help as I'm just a huge fan of the Ape trilogy. Just really enjoyed the three movies. Also thought Baby Driver was cool. Is the Big Sick good cause of acting? What's the hook on that movie?

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 31, 2017 -> 10:32 PM) How sweet that they finally "forgive him" after they win. Good take. I was watching the WGN broadcast of this on its Website and they interviewed two Cub fans. The first asshole said, 'Never forget.' And he ripped Bartman and said something like he'd like to punch him. The other fan was nice. To the first fan I'd say, first of all, what do you do for a living? Bartman never let all those distractions interfere with him earning a living without having to move from Chicago. The guy obviously likes the city and he didn't run and hide, he actually pulled off continuing to lead a productive life in Chicago. I'd like to see if that asshole fan could have done the same thing. Not easy to just return to work and community life like nothing happened. And also, guess what, Mr. Fan on WGN? You would have gone after the foul ball as well, cause that's what fans do. A 10 dollar baseball or whatever its worth turns into the Crown Jewel when it is hit in a fan's direction. Fans go for foul balls. Case closed. What happened to Bartman was awful. Now, some of Bartman's statements through his lawyer have come across as moderately pompous, but still. He didn't do anything illegal. He foolishly went for a foul ball like that same fan interviewed by WGN would have done. I am kind of in favor of the Cubs doing this, just because I'm in favor of anything nice tossed Bartman's way. I respect the guy for not having to move from Chicago and not letting that incident totally ruin his life.

It is scary how addictive this site is as well as social media. It was weird to have no soxtalk. It actually was good for me to get a few days off it as I was getting meanspirited in my posting again after two weeks of niceness. It is scary though. It definitely is an addiction checking this site. Very scary.

I got no problem with Rodon. This is actually a reason I didn't want to rebuild. With Sale, Q and Rodon and a capable pickup (not Shields or Holland) to go with a fifth starter from our system or somewhere, that woulda been a helluva rotation. We already had "on paper" a good to great bullpen with David as closer and the other guys. Too late to cry about that stuff, but yes, Rodon is good. If he stays healthy and keeps the velocity he should be an all star pitcher.

QUOTE (Alexeihyeess @ Aug 5, 2017 -> 04:03 AM) Next year's Sox team will win this game. No it won't. Didn't you listen to the podcast on future sox? The team in 2019 may win the game, not 2018.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 5, 2017 -> 03:51 AM) Just think of Renteria as the kindergarten teacher preparing the kids for elementary school. He's here to develop the young players, end of story. When it's time to compete, who knows if the Sox pull a Cubs and bring in the higher profile manager. Yeah I guess. The bunt thing infuriates me. As far as this game, WTF is Hawk's saying how well we played? I mean yeah Rodon was special but in the extra inning we got a guy picked off second with one out and screwed up a bunt that inning too. Shouldn't the ineptitude of that last inning erase the being happy about it being a great game? Doesn't really matter as Bummer got brutalized and that was that. Better team won of course.

This should be quick. I doubt Bummer can get through this half inning.

Do the Sox really want Renteria in charge of this team? Fundamentals are horrible and he is the manager. Just get rid of him. If he wants to live and die with the bunt, then let him expire in the baseball sense of the word.

Hand injuries IMO are ruining the seasons of my two favorite Sox: Avi and Davidson. We'll never know how much Avi's hand injury affected his at bats during his recent slide. And Davidson's time off figures to derail his charge toward 30 HRs. Also the nature of his injury will not be conducive to HRs.