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QUOTE (sin city sox fan @ Apr 19, 2017 -> 01:01 PM) Those of you poo-pooing the move will regret it if he fetches $25 million per year in the offseason. This could be our chance to lock up a Mike Trout or Bryce Harper type talent for half the dough. It could be instrumental in building that 2020 World Series championship team. Waiting is suicidal. This a move that needs to be made now before its too late. Dumb thread. Nobody fell for it, Sin. QUOTE (sin city sox fan @ Apr 19, 2017 -> 04:33 PM) Davidson has to prove himself a little longer. He didn't have to suffer under the Ventura regime which held many players production to 70% or less of their capacity. It's clear now that Avi was the biggest victim of Robin's "leadership" and I hope we can keep "Little Miggy" in the fold for a long time as he blossoms into a first ballot HOFer. Dumb thread. Avi is despised on this board and nobody wants him signed to a long-term deal. Nobody fell for the troll post.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Apr 19, 2017 -> 03:03 AM) Yep, happy to say Avi is making me eat my words. Hats off to MiGo for pitching so well against a hot team in a tough place to pitch. Glad to see you give credit where it's do. Go Avi!

People accuse me of being a troll. Me thinks this is a fake post. Avi is despised on this board. I'd say 90 percent of people on here would be against paying him any more $$ or adding any more years. I mean real money and real years. Obviously people would be OK extending his current chump change contract for 3 mill a year, add 5-6 more years. But real money? No way.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 7, 2017 -> 07:36 AM) http://finance.yahoo.com/news/target-boyco...-141019006.html Thought Greg would enjoy seeing his bathroom argument being validated by the Target boycott, which has cost them millions of dollars, and started from a single unauthorized Target corporate blog post (but didn't go through the CEO). Wow. Was watching Ben Shapiro speak tonight. You think my position on the bathrooms is wrong? You guys would scream and holler and shout if you heard what Shapiro says about transgender stuff. My position is mild compared to his.

Avi responsible for another victory. This guy is MVP of baseball the first 2.5 weeks of the season.

QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Apr 18, 2017 -> 06:00 AM) Do you think Kim just presses FIRE the minute a couple ICBMs are ready? I honestly don't know. I mean how much does he really care about the citizens of his country? I'd love to know. That's the key. Yes. I think he will want to go down in infamy. The man who ended the earth as we know it. If a nuke hits the west coast, it's all over. We'll blow north korea off the map and China/Russia will combine to send more nukes to our mainland. I think China comes out the victor for world supremacy in this scenario and they probably will realize it.

QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Apr 18, 2017 -> 07:00 AM) He did a drive by, went for his head, and tried to spin him. It was absolutely intentional. Surprising the refs after looking at it ruled no interference. They had to know that was the series right there. Why does the NHL want Chicago out of the playoffs so early? Is it better for business if new teams win it all?

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 18, 2017 -> 05:53 AM) Hillary Clinton made a name for herself in China and Russia speaking out against human rights violations and for women's rights. She also advocated for bombing the airfield in Syria. That said, I think there's definitely a much more aggressive pose in terms of giving up on ultimatums and sanctions. There's finally a sense in 2019...2020, they'll actually have an operational nuclear ICBM striking the West Coast of the US. For what it's worth, Bush's policies the last 2-3 years of his lame duck term were probably equally ineffective as Obama's. Of course, you can argue they didn't start a war on the peninsula. Let's see what the Trump administration ends up choosing to do with the continued provocations. They've been so outspoken it will be hard to totally back down after all this belligerence in recent weeks. We simply can't allow that crazy man to nuke the West Coast in a couple years. China has to realize we can't take that risk. If they don't help us out, global nuclear war is ahead like in War Games.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 18, 2017 -> 02:16 AM) The funny thing is Greg described himself as a Republican before Obama. Trump has been nothing but a typical Republican in terms of his flip-flops and policy changes the last 2-3 weeks. Except for being softer on abortion than Pence (also, LGBTQ rights, due to Ivanka and Jared), there would be little or no difference between the two others than the tweets and SNL skits. (Well, they did make fun of Pence for never eating alone with another woman, so there's that.) If you like GOP orthodox policies, he's now your man. Of course, NOT why he was elected at all. This Korea thing is shaping up as an early test of Trump and the differences bet he and Democrat presidents. Trump appears to be ready willing and able to bomb Korea, which IMO is not a good idea. However I feel a vibe that he'll do something pretty radical. The Democrats IMO would never come close to pissing off china in this regard. Should be very interesting to follow this powerderkeg. It would be unwise for anybody to be visiting South Korea anytime soon. I feel like this is more serious than we're being led to believe right now.

QUOTE (Middle Buffalo @ Apr 18, 2017 -> 12:30 AM) It was meant as it was used in "Shawshank." It's not meant as stupid or anything. Just a little thick headed. I truly do find Greg entertaining. Greg posts "x." Someone will post a link that disproves it (as much as any link can or should be trusted). Then, Greg will change his position. I actually appreciate that he is willing to change because it would be nice if others did budge, even a little, from time to time. I actually think Greg's position is that he is sick of the establishment Dems and Reps, and that is why he likes the outsiders (Trump, Obama, Sanders) who were not the traditional candidates when they ran. I think Greg is really a third party, independent candidate type, but I can't for the life of me understand how he seems to be ok with Trump the President. Trump the ideal (outsider, drain the swamp, make government efficient), I can see why Greg is drawn to that. But, Trump immediately did a 180 when he got in office and has changed almost everything that he stood for when he was running. I don't think any President has ever done this so quickly. Anyway, nothing terrible was meant by the obtuse comment. Or, maybe I'd just like to avoid a week in "the hole." Thanks for your post. Somebody else quoted a line about stupid people, that's the one that made me mad. I'm no political expert but I'm not a stupid person. I'll match my standardized test scores, grades, etc., against anybody on here and I'd come out all right. I am sick of the establishment. My stance on Trump is I want to give him a chance yet if he does something impeachable by all means dump his ass. Those of you who laugh and say he's already committed a ton of impeachable offenses, grow up please. If he has, I'm sure impeachment proceedings would begin.

What are the odds of the Hawks coming back and winning? 10-90? I don't like the shutouts. GO HAWKS!

https://www.overlawyered.com/2006/09/the-bu...king-that-isnt/ Let's not forget the case of the UK burglar who fell through the skylight in the middle of breaking into a high school...fell through, sued the school and light manufacturer, and ended up with nearly $1 million in lifetime benefits. I say they sue for 50 mill and get 10.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 09:24 PM) Yeah, same guy called a contrarian. Not by me. Cheers to u.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 09:45 PM) $UAL earnings release and they go up even further. They went up 2.46% today and up 1%+ after hours. I think somebody immediately posted last week United's stock would be fine. I took that as gospel and never felt this incident would ruin United. People will always buy the cheaper plane ticket. Yes this story's 15 minutes affected some people and was definitely bad PR for United, but like most stories, it has(had) about a week shelf life and it's over. Dr. Dao might rejuvenate it a bit if he ever gets interviewed but this story is pretty much OVA. For this reason (short shelf life of stories) I was surprised United's final statement admitted fault and the company did change its policy in the wake of this. Surprised they did that, cause they've admitted guilt and that means a decent payday for Dao. In that regard I respect United just a bit.

QUOTE (Iwritecode @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 04:09 PM) You took being called obtuse as a compliment. When Andy Dufresne called the warden obtuse, he got a week in the hole. I thought it meant 'dull' so my bad. QUOTE (KagakuOtoko @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 04:27 PM) Maybe greg doesn't know what being obtuse means? I thought it meant dull. I didn't care if somebody thought I was dull. QUOTE (Brian @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 04:57 PM) I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks of Shawshank every time I hear the word obtuse. Good movie.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 06:14 PM) My comment was regarding this new United story in which you basically said "I know there are two sides to a story, but United must be guilty". No need to hear that other side right Greg. And lol at this guy deserving $100M. People who spend half their adult lives in prison for crimes they didn't commit don't get anywhere close to that amount of money when finally proved innocent. I can't comprehend how anyone could be so out of touch with reality. Calling you Forest Gump is putting too nicely. Then my bad on writing it poorly. I meant that there are two sides to every story thus you can't necessarily take as gospel the word of the man and woman who were given the boot off the plane. Again, if I wrote it that poorly, I'm sorry. My bad. Man I am not advocating anybody get banned, but I'm getting sick of being called stupid. Look, if I implied I consider myself dumb as dirt I again wrote it poorly. I have no problem with self worth and I am tired of being called a stupid simpleton. If I have to, I'll battle anybody on here on a test of knowledge. I have a college degree with a 3.7 GPA; I was in the top 10 of my high school class until plummeting my senior year to about 15th because of senior-itis. I am not stupid. Please do not imply I am a dumbass. QUOTE (JenksIsMyHero @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 09:28 PM) I sure hope I don't get you on some of my juries, unless i'm representing a plaintiff! As a matter of perspective, keep in mind that victims of sex abuse by priests get 1-3 million. Excessive force claims are all over the road, but $100k-$300k for minor injuries is common. I'll stick with what I said a few days ago - this will settle for way less than a million unless there's some decent evidence that he sustained a more serious injury, like brain damage (unlikely). Thanks for the post. I did not realize the sex abuse victims got that amount of money. Thanks for educating me. That's why I come to message boards. To give my forceful comments, yet learn and thus back off when I'm wrong. Thank u

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 03:09 PM) God, the thoughts of you as a juror are terrifying. The guy lost 2 teeth, suffered a concussion for no good reason. Of course I'd hold out to award him zillions. He deserves a huge payday. QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 04:23 PM) “Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.” ― George Carlin Yeah anybody that disagrees with you folks or George Carlin I guess is stupid. I thought Carlin was a genius but his opinion on some social issues wasn't exactly scholarly. For some reason Chicago White Sox is taking the side of United on this one just because technically they have the right to kick you off the plane at any time. Yes most people would have behaved. That guy didn't want to be denied a flight home so he balked. He didn't deserve to get his face kicked in and I hope he wins 100 million or more. We get treated like sheep on flights and United should have to pay for wrecking this man's face.

QUOTE (bmags @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 03:44 PM) Thought the rebuild would provide one year of relief where people could watch each game without an emotional roller coaster of trying to make playoffs. Now it's worse, it's not winning or losing a game, it's failing in an at bat or pitch that is sending posters reeling thinking all hope is lost for a rebuild. I don't see what you see in this regard. Everybody knows this team is built to suck in the long haul.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Apr 15, 2017 -> 06:09 AM) It's psychotic that we're seeing numbers like this all without Rodon. Even though the starters have been very good, the relievers have not gotten lit up at all yet. Nobody's had the outing from hell that skyrockets individual and team ERAs this time of year.

Yes there are two sides to every story. We don't know if these 2 people were trying to be freeloaders, but if somebody was truly sleeping in their row and they merely were a few rows up, again shame on United. I mean, it sounds like this plane wasn't full and United again overreacted. Yes there's probably more to this story but I would bet United was unreasonable here or the passengers that got kicked off wouldn't have sought publicity on this. United blows as an airline obviously. https://www.yahoo.com/style/united-airlines...-181721817.html

QUOTE (chw42 @ Apr 16, 2017 -> 08:59 PM) I have no idea how certain people can despise her so much. I despise her and you don't want to her my rant again. QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 03:54 AM) Bingo. What i was saying about propaganda is that i don't think most adults over 30-35 believe all this hype about increasing racism, misogyny, white supremacy etc. That's complete bulls***. Sure it riles up really young adults, especially on college campuses, but seasoned adults in general are just out in the world trying to cooperate with everybody else. I know a bunch of people of all backgrounds, can't think of a single racist. Can't think of a single misogynist. Don't know any nazis. And I've been out there. My job every day is to go out there and meet new people of all classes and races. The hate isn't there. Just people out trying to make a few bucks for whatever reason. The only hate is at these marches and campuses- I live in a college town. The media spotlight on every isolated incident is not helping this country. Bad people gonna do bad things. Great post. I agree people in real life are normal, just trying to make a buck as you say and make enough to live. Great post.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 04:32 AM) Curious to see how we do against the red hot NYY I would suggest we will lose and lose convincingly vs NYY.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 03:08 AM) All of us should be okay with the rebuild, as long as they don't get impatient and screw it up by thinking guys like Avi Garcia and Matt Davidson are going to keep this up....or Shields and Holland, for example. And it's way too premature to expect this team to end up at .500. That said, Q/Anderson/Frazier/Cabrera/Abreu/Rodon haven't contributed much at all, and they were the heart of the team coming into the season. So that can cause you to be optimistic, if you want to get your hopes up. That and the fact that the Indians aren't running away with the division from the get go. I was SORT OF pissed they weren't PHing for May, that Kevan Smith was bunting...but then you can at least cheer for guys like Kahnle and Ynoa. Robin Ventura would have put in another reliever there instead of Nate Jones, and we would have lost in the bottom of the inning, I'm 90-95% sure of that. Avi and Davidson continue to be feel good stories. Saladino, until recently. We have Asche and Jacob May to kick around if we want to do that, although they're basically sacrificial lambs. Btw, now would be a good time to trade Melky Cabrera back to the Giants with their LF situation in disarray. ESPN the Mag had a great article on bunting and now I'm convinced. NEVER BUNT AGAIN! Managers, please don't do it. It's proven it is a horrible strategy except in the NL where the pitcher will make an out anyway. NO BUNTING. Look, this is why I'm for NO rebuilding. Look at the records of all teams in baseball this year. Look at batting averages! All teams are mediocre to crap with the shifts taking away any semblance of offense. You don't need to rebuild. You put together a .500 team and after that try to get it to .600 and you've got a WINNER. Ridiculous to do this rebuild when the offensive players we acquire will be like today's offensive players: average to OK and totally paralyzed by shifting defenses. DUMB to rebuild. You reload if you are the white Sox.

QUOTE (Scoots @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 01:45 AM) Avi now leading the league in average and on base percentage For all the sabes people on here ... let's say Avi went 40-for-his next 250 at bats with 8 rbis in that span. According to WAR, etc., he'd still have earned his salary for this entire season, right? He's already single handedly won some games and put up astronomical sabes numbers.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 01:57 AM) That's right I am. I guess if negativity is your thing then go for it I respect you, elrockin. I wish I could be the same type fan you are. You love the guys wearing the Sox jersey and want 'em to win no matter if they are retread bums in a uniform during a so called "rebuild" or if they are excellent players like the Big Hurt, Dye, AJP, Ventura, Dick Allen, Ray Durham, Mark Buehrle, the list goes on. El Rockin fan club here! You should post more, El Rockin, but not just one liners cheering for a win. We want more El Rockin!