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Wow!!! Hell yeah!!!

Very fair - I'll accept him back right after the all star break and you are probably right in terms of ramp up. Part of me liked if he could get back, than you let him rest a bit, so it kind of gives a good in between. Feels like he is trending to being back soon - you can also ease him in at DH for a bit too.

I would hope McDougal, Thorpe, and Shane Smith are all making rehab starts and appearances in the next 5-10 days with Hagen Smith hopefully following by mid July. Regarding Munetaki, I am hoping he is playing his first rehab game this month and we are talking about him back in the lineup by 4th of July.

It is such bad data and very lagging data too. The way this is conducted it is going to give a heavy lean towards historical views and bias. That doesn't make those views wrong - but none of that is a leading indicator of what is shifting (or not). This is very different than the NFL PA view that is done across a deep sub-set of the players and very much has a quality sample size. Anyone who understands statistical analysis has to understand the importance of the data set and thus what conclusion(s) can or can't be made off of said data set.

JR hasn't spent or invested in the minors and the other stuff - they have always cut corners there. The impression has been that Getz has clearly not spent on the roster, but he has made more investments in the infrastructure. Whether that puts them on par or not, probably not - you can't just throw money at something that was ignored while rest of the baseball world advanced...but you can still make progress and that progress takes time. I'm just not going to be lazy and say ha we still suck...nor am I saying the opposite. And I do think they are still a far way away from being some world class organization - but is momentum at least moving them forward (after years of heading in the wrong direction).

100% agree with that.

Do you know who said what - for all you know this is mainly former players who are sticking to the same themes of the past. When were the question9s) asked, etc. And proof is in the pudding - I don't think anyone is going to rave given where they were for the past few years...takes seeing production for the voice to change. Those are facts - barring some wholesale change in owner(s) which might drive a more rapid / clearer view of difference. I have seen more positive player vibes this year than the past 5 years combined - so that seems to be coming off. Whether that is in-spite of everything else or not, I don't know, but quite a few players including vets have talked about how unique this club is and team is to the positive (again - that could be in spite)...but there is some early data implying that there could be some real progress (could also be nothing). But the video room comment - is that still true or is that a quote that is based upon how it was 3 years ago (a reporter close to team should be able to figure that out).

I think where I am - let him play and trade him at the deadline. Put him in positions to be a stat stuff, you also get the new front office and staff to work with him, than make a decision and I don't think his value should be very different. And there is value to me in having a credible distributor / point guard around to help allow you to assess and ensure development for Matas, Essengue, Swain, Wilson, etc.

What I wonder is how much this trend may or may not have changed? I'm not surprised but is it actually different (but this feedback is based upon long-term views and biases which have yet to shift or merge at this level) or is it really still the same. I won't pretend to know but I could see these being a lagging indicator relative to what we are seeing on the field which seems to be indicative of some true changes from a development perspective.

I think he is a stat stuff and maybe a good player to have for next 1-2 years to help develop the other pieces, but long-term I think there are some major flaws to his game. In fairness - if they have the athletes around him, I think you can absolutely win with him as he is such a productive offensive player. Question is can we get value for him - right now I am guessing with him having some of those injuries his value isn't as high as it should be or could be given his age and contract. I think he will help elevate the floor of our younger players and we got to manage to not be in the bottom 2 either.

Evidently Presti and OKC were going to take Swain so Bulls got him right before they grabbed him. Ace and Q had him on their list. Good past 24 hours for Bulls from Claxton to our two first rounders. Lot of work to do but a nice start for the new regime.

I was thinking about the legend today when we won. Could picture the bombs he would drop celebrating an ole fashion victory over Cleveland!

Walked home to see my son had the game on…started cooking the tacos and guacamole and was making the spicy margarita just in time for Miggys homer!

Great win - Burke, Vargas, Newcomb! Wohoo!

Way to grind that one out!

No complaints from me so far. And a White Sox winner to boot!

And if I was picking top 3, I don’t think I take Wilson but I could see him being best players in draft if it all came together. Either way so stoked they have a top 4 pick. Real curious if they try and get up to 10 or 11 if someone they like is falling.

I love Wilson’s makeup and physical talents. He is raw so has a level of bust potential but his floor is still pretty good because of his makeup and tools. I liken him to a Tyrus Thomas with killer instinct and work ethic. I know that may sound bad but I think that combo could be a very unique differentiator on the court. I’m good with any of the big 4 though!

And this is a turd deal for the Heat. At least Bulls seem to be doing their rebuild right (finally).

If Bucks had an offer for Jaylon I have no clue why they accepted that Heat offer. Very mid offer in my mind. Stupid move for Heat too - they will still be mediocre and basically a play in team. Weird move but what do I know. Reminds me of when the Wolves randomly traded Towns for a way lesser player in Randle. In fairness this is still right move for Bucks as they need to pivot…but if they could get Jaylon and something in this no tank league that is pretty good. Instead they may get Hero and some mid picks - I guess anti tanking may mean they get lucky with Heat picks being far better than expected.

Was a bad send but also looked like Acuna slipped/misstepped rounding 3rd…wasn’t a lot but was absolutely the difference between him being safe or out. Either way with no one out and the big bats up you can’t have the guy gunned down in that situation.

And then at 15….do Bulls try and flip Giddey and 15 or see if they can move up or do they stand pat? Would love Philon, Morez, Carr. Quaintenance is someone I wouldn’t mind moving back into tail end of first round to get if he slides. Redshirt him half the season and than ease him in. I would love if they could somehow get up and grab Fleming.

Draft day tomorrow - do we think there will be any surprises in who ends up on board at 4 and what Bulls do? Feels like everyone is just expecting top 4 to roll off as expected with Wilson coming to Bulls. I’m all in on Wilson or whichever of top 4 are there but curious if we see any wrinkles or if it really plays out that way. Feels like if top 4 happen as planned it would be first draft in a long time with the top 4 and exact order cemented for so long with basically no rumors or anything…which makes you think…does Peterson end up at 4? I think if it isn’t Wilson that slides it would be Peterson getting passed by Utah and Memphis maybe passes on Peterson…

Very solid trade. Fair value for a good rim protecting big who just turned 27.

My son and I just call him Ant Man!