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QUOTE (Soxfest @ Jan 29, 2015 -> 10:27 PM) I hate the Urinal that is Wrigley Field. i was laughing when i read that. i can imagine those rodents flipping off the locals. in broad day.

my first thought of expanding to more than 25 is b/c the advance stats has a place and pitching can use the 5-6 man rotation. mlb was a 3 man rotation and in the early 1900-1910, they went to the 4 man rotation, thereby expanding the roster. now this was unheard and etc.... pretty much was the same points made today. 1925 - det used the first 5 man rotation and mlb was uproar, but it went back to 4 man rotation. 1969 world series, the mets used the 5 man rotation in modern baseball during the series. 1973 Wilbur wood knees and sox owners, with the AL division, certified the 5 man rotation and expanded the roster. there are times from the 50's thru that sometimes a 6 man rotation wrere used. so all this, baseball, thru history have change, to some a positive and to others to their disdain. but it can stand to go with a 6 man rotation and have the roster expand. with hitting, the team can carry more specialize players. specialize players are part of the game, there are Closers, Relief pitchers, Rh and Lh. spot starters. so in essence, the mlb is now using specialize players, the roster can stand to have more of those players. all of which improves the game.

QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ Jan 30, 2015 -> 07:21 PM) JJ Stankevitz calls Courtney Hawkins' athleticism 'elite' here http://www.csnchicago.com/white-sox/espns-...pth-farm-system Can we get to the bottom of this right now. Is Hawkins a CF in the future or is the more accurate assessment corner OF right now? i really don't care if he is a CF or Corner outfield. as long as he fully develop his potential and become responsible for his position defenselessly, and of course hit.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jan 30, 2015 -> 06:57 PM) Stan Mikita has dementia. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/2015013..._medium=twitter damn, he is one of the few old greats that didn't like publicity. i met him during the all star game in chi, they were sitting in front of me and my friends. he has huge hands. wide hands as well. now it matter, b/c i have some big wide hands myself.

QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Jan 30, 2015 -> 05:27 PM) The thing is every reporter is talking about it and they are choosing sides. This is not one or two people trying to create a story. so this poss could be a management prob and not a player - coach prob. Thib's is such a good coach.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 30, 2015 -> 06:03 PM) RT @ChrisCotillo #BlueJays deal with Ronald Belisario has fallen through South Side Sox ‏@SouthSideSox 8m8 minutes ago Still can't close. that is funny. i wonder what happen there. its not like Bellsario has many options.

QUOTE (Jake @ Jan 30, 2015 -> 05:09 PM) If there really is a big problem with Thibs and the FO and/or players (which I'm not fully convinced of), it's not an obvious decision how to resolve it. You can't just fire Thibs; he's one of the very best coaches in the league. You can't start canning people in the FO - they've put together a truly excellent roster and have demonstrated a really steady, patient hand that has kept the team consistently good with a lot of young talent. It will be even harder to try to divine which players might be too blame for the disconnect. that is my question. i only heard 1 time of a prob, but that was between Forman and Thib's several yr ago i think. i don't know of anything, other than what is said in the newspaper.

QUOTE (Reddy @ Jan 30, 2015 -> 05:59 PM) And... you... just don't like opinions that are different than yours... Sorry? neither do you, when you are proven wrong, you disappear. anywho, this does not involve you. no need to take pot shots. just to try to make you look good.

i have been thinking in the last several months about this. with the ability of the advance stats, do you think MLB should look into expanding each MLB team players from 25-30 players??? i think the union would love anything to bring in more players up, but do you think it is a good idea.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jan 30, 2015 -> 05:45 PM) I'd subscribe because more information and more inputs are always better than less, especially if you can properly contextualize the information. Also, I'm not basing my excitement for the White Sox on a 78 win projection. I'm basing my excitement on the White Sox because I think they are going to have a really good and fun team. On top of thinking Garcia is going to have a good year, I also think Micah Johnson is going to win the 2B job and be a 1.5-2 WAR player, I honestly do not mind Gordon Beckham being on the roster as long as he's not the starter (or if he is, hopefully it's because he's finally hitting well), I'm really excited for what should be a much improved bullpen, and I'm really hoping Rodon can come in and be a shot in the arm and great back of the rotation starter. thank you ..... i was really starting to think that just maybe i have drank too much of the sox kool-aid. being 1 of the few who believed that the sox will do great this coming season. esp when most of the stat people doubt the really good opinion. all of these stats are way over my head, but i do enjoy reading all the info. thanks

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Jan 30, 2015 -> 05:37 PM) He basically said he's not worried about Davidson because it was first time we've seen something like that from him. Still thinks he will (could be) a starting 3B in MLB right there is why i sometimes have a hard time understanding these list. but that is one person opinions and the world will not come to end.

QUOTE (Reddy @ Jan 30, 2015 -> 04:27 PM) Shields costs the same as 40 minimum-salaried players. Billingsley costs the same as 3. There's literally no reason to compare the two, and definitely no reason to draw any meaningful conclusion from doing so. Oh, and Chad is three years younger. many know they can count on shield to pitch 170+ innings. while what is Billingsley going to do?

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 30, 2015 -> 03:48 PM) Sorry, but this is wrong. Players are always greater. Coaches get fired, not players i will disagree on 1 situation, but mostly what you said is true. if the coach is very good, and you have a superstar conflict. then it has to be taken into account. otherwise, in the game, it is hard to find a coach let alone a very good coach. here i am assuming it is the coach and the players problem, that is why i wanted to see if there is more to this problem out of chi.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 30, 2015 -> 04:03 PM) Here is how teams really fared compared to their 2014 projection: Boston -18 Tampa -12 NYY +2 Tor +3 Balt +21 Det +2 Cleve +6 KC +10 Sox -2 Min -1 Oak correct Ana +11 Tex -18 Sea +5 Hous +4 Wash +8 Atl -6 Phil -3 Mets +5 Miami +8 Stl +2 Cinci -7 Mil +2 Pit +10 Cubs +2 LAD -4 SF +1 SD -4 AZ -15 Colo -8 That is 12 teams who have a projection 8 games or more inaccurate. If you did a projection which said every team would finish 81-81, there would be 16 8 games or more off. So a little better than mindless. Still meaningless. I don't see anyone but BP getting paid for these projections. I like looking at projections just like anyone else. But I can't understand why people think they actually mean much. You can still look at rosters and see which teams should be better than others. sox -2.... oh come now.

QUOTE (ptatc @ Jan 30, 2015 -> 03:49 PM) Ohhh. You're in trouble now you old guy that doesn't like stats. ahh excuse me, i will brb, i need to load up on my geritol.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jan 30, 2015 -> 04:02 PM) Gar needs to stop the petty bulls***. Also, goddamn. The Bulls are the ultimate "play to competition" team. in today's media access to everything, i am more surprise there isn't any further explanations on this, like who are the participates involve. are they players, are they management. who... did somebody kick the ball boy...

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 30, 2015 -> 03:36 PM) LMAO this is ridiculous. Its a players league you are right about that, but a good coach is hard to come by. no one player is greater than the coach, unless that player is MJ, Kobe, James...

QUOTE (ptatc @ Jan 30, 2015 -> 02:50 PM) correct. My pint ios that this is a unique situation where the Soxwere able to trade lesser talent because he is a 1 year rental they hope he gives them a a better chance to sign him because he is from the area. These do not come along very often. Also, if the Sox continually trade 4 players for 1 year rentals, they will not sign all of them and the minors will be depleted. This type of trade was really good for the Sox. However, to say that this is what they should always be able to do with a strong minor league system is inaccurate because this situation doesn't come along very often. They weren't able to do it because of a strong system it was luck and the right scenario. there are several point i like to respond to using you post and questions. 1. if people thinks that the cost of this yr payroll will go up with signing a sp, what kind of salary do they think, number wise if the sox tries to sign Jeff S??? 2. trading prospects and in this situation is or may be different than any other situation that may arise in the future. the org needs to take them in as a case by case situation. 3. you also have to consider the many positive that a move like that helps. fan attendance, money coming in, commercial appeal 4. at the end give him a QO. depending on the team that signs him, is a 1st round pick. by default helping the minors system.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jan 30, 2015 -> 02:15 PM) http://m.mlb.com/video/v37188373/buddy-bel...150129_39636747 Takes some blame for pushing Hawkins too fast. Talks mostly about Rodon, Micah and Saladino. Asked if there is a new emphasis on speed in the org...says he still prefers power. Nothing much about Anderson. Nice video montage of Sox rookies. http://m.mlb.com/news/article/107841198/ch...on-as-favorites Another Merkin puff piece. it is a nice pr kind of getting the hype out there. for the normal fans outside these forums, that will be exciting.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jan 30, 2015 -> 03:09 PM) Why are the players hating on Thibs? Do they think he pushes them way too hard?? keep Thibs' and use the other for trade bait. and yes even if its Rose.

QUOTE (scs787 @ Jan 30, 2015 -> 07:51 AM) Marshawn and Gronk were on Conan, and it was awesome. this was extremely funny .... one of Conan better shows. these 2 players are really natural on screen.

as a fan, Avi is going to be a monster, if he can stay healthy.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Jan 30, 2015 -> 07:51 AM) The consolidation and imact level of this years moves puts it far and away as the most exciting in my mind. 2004 mid season to 2004 offseason was beastly - I knew 2005 was gonna be a special year... Didn't see just how special it was gonna be thou... That's for sure. my offseason to remember is several, but the one that stood out the most, and this offseason is about in the top 5, was the offseason after the world series. i had a very bad yr b/c of health, was recovering from my problems and missed the WS games. but the feel good, the hype, the excitement from the WS hangover carried over to spring training. it was a great time for me for many reasons.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jan 30, 2015 -> 09:38 AM) No. Postseason success is great and all, but it's such a small sample size. I don't think Bumgarner has been much better than Jose Quintana has been over the last 2 years. postseason is great... this reminded me of players who made their value worth more come playoff time. 1 person come to mind is reggie jackson and the whole mr october crap from the yank pr machine. btw basing on the advance metrics. how is reggie's splits, from regular games to the playoff. were they similar???

QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Jan 30, 2015 -> 01:02 PM) I attended the Will County Old Timer Baseball Association banquet last night, and Scott Fletcher was the guest speaker. Turns out his daughter is married to Gordon Beckham. He predicted that Gordon will have a great year with the Sox, of course. it looked as they been dating since he was in college... according to the internet. she is hot... but what a smile. that smile can lite up a room. lucky guy.... many happy yrs to both