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Thats a good move by the Indians. He was so hyped when he came up with the Brewers years ago, but he's turned into a pretty darn good 2nd baseman with the Tribe. I wish they didn't bring him back. Its going to be interesting to see what Cleveland does. They should have some money to spend, but 1st they need to tie up some of their vets or find replacements for them (Milly, Howry, and Wickman).

Did Towers turn down the Red Sox job yesterday or something? Yesterday all they were talking about was how Towers and the BoSOx were gonna dance (this is a San Diego sports talk station I was litening to).

This move makes absolutely zero sense for the Pads. Lawrence wasn't that great this past year, but he's been a pretty solid pitcher during his tenure in San Diego and well, Vinny Castilla is a freaking joke. Horrible trade. Pads fans should be frustrated with this move. Talk is David Wells will be back in SD this year and the question is going to be who will be replacing Kevin Towers. Towers will probably rejoin Larry Luchino in Boston as the next Red Sox GM.

Hunsicker aside, they got some really young individuals running that team.

QUOTE(qwerty @ Nov 3, 2005 -> 11:41 PM) Songo is a better defender than davis is at this point in his career and i view sweetney and curry as basically a wash defensively. We are better imo ... but it is by a very slight margin. Davis could guard centers while Songalia can't. I think your comparing apples and oranges, but the Bulls lack a player that can defend a decent center. Chandler could turn into that guy, but its going to take some time.

QUOTE(Confederate_48 @ Nov 4, 2005 -> 08:50 AM) T.O. is right though about Donovan hurting the teams record. Hes so hurt hes missing wide open receivers and Andy Reid keeps on throwing the ball. With Favre they would be pretty close to undefeated. Than again, if the Bears had Brett Favre I firmly believe they'd be undefeated.

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Nov 4, 2005 -> 09:17 AM) You'll fit in well with that attitude. Welcome to our little liberal corner of the universe, since we are such a liberal-run site. Whoa...whoa...whoa Alex Congrats Chisoxy. You've been a great poster on this site for a long time and I'm looking forward to seeing your input and hearing your ideas on different aspects of the boards. Your gonna make a great mod and its great to have you a part of the team.

Ya qwerty...I'm dissapointed, I saw no man love for you man crush Pike. What a 4th quarter he had.

QUOTE(Jordan4life_2005 @ Nov 2, 2005 -> 09:02 PM) Bulls over Pistons? Anything outside of key injuries, the Bulls don't finish any better than 3rd. I would love to be wrong, though. Even that will be tough. Mil and Cleveland are both strong teams. I really like Mil. The Bulls are in by far and away the toughest division in the NBA.

QUOTE(SleepyWhiteSox @ Nov 2, 2005 -> 08:57 PM) He is 10 times the player...talent-wise. But Duhon is raising his game by playing hard. Anyways, it was only the Bobcats, but it was good to see them not give up. The most important thing for me from this game is the status of Kirk. I hope he'll be fine. He's not a better basketball player at this stage. Duhon was better last year, we'll see what happens this year and the years to come.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Nov 2, 2005 -> 08:57 PM) I'd say there's a major difference between the two. One game meant something and quite frankly this one didn't. That Arizona/Illini game was one of the best comebacks I've ever seen. Totally amazing. I remember (not being a fan of either team, although I respect both of them and will casually cheer for them when they aren't playing my team) actually cheering and getting excited at the end of that game.

QUOTE(chisoxfan79 @ Nov 2, 2005 -> 08:52 PM) Does anybody think the Bulls can take the division this year. Not a chance

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Nov 2, 2005 -> 08:20 PM) Duhon is such a good player. Don't tell that to all the Gordon lovers. They all think Gordon is 10 times the player Duhon is and that Duhon shouldn't be starting. Its the exact opposite. Duhon isn't as good as he showed tonight, but he has the ability to have these kind of nights more often and will be one of the better PG's in the league (all around). Gordon looked a lot better defensively though from what I saw from him after Hinrich went down. Gordon also made some better passes as oppposed to last year, but he still needs to work on not turning the ball over so darn much (only 1 turnover tonight though). Aside from the shots not falling, this was about the best I've seen Gordon play in the NBA.

QUOTE(Palehosefan @ Nov 2, 2005 -> 08:36 PM) Hell of a comeback, if Kareem Rush is the Bobcats go to guy, they are absolutely f***ed. There coach is a freaking moron. Rush jacked up dumb shot after dumb shot (including a piss poor 3 in the 4th quarter with about 2 minutes to go and about 20 seconds left on the shot clock). Just totally awful selection by Rush and something I wouldn't tolerate as a head coach. Yet Bickerstaff kept him out there, which shocked me.

QUOTE(qwerty @ Nov 2, 2005 -> 08:18 PM) Ya, he is overated. Looks very much like ford's game last night... outside of turnovers. Ford had five while duhon only has one. Yes, Gordon is better than Duhon...err Duhon had a huge huge game and I was left very impressed with Songalia. He made some nice passes and wow did the Bulls step it up in the 4th quarter and overtime. The big difference was ball movement on offense (and the shots actually going down) but even bigger was the defensive prowess the showed in the 4th. That was the team I remembered from last season and than some. Really big comeback, but now I just hope Hinrich isn't out for too long. It didn't look like he was able to put any weight on that ankle.

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Nov 2, 2005 -> 06:19 PM) OT: Look at Bogut's stat line, 10 points, 14 rebounds (8 offensive), 4 assists. Milwaulkee look the goods this year. And oh yeah, Indiana may just be the best defensive team in the NBA, if not, they're right up there. Bogut is a really good all around center. I think he could develop into a Brad Miller like center (in terms of a good passer, decent scoring ability, and a good rebounder). I like Bogut's all around game and I think the Bucks are the most improved team in the NBA (they will make the playoffs). Tj Ford, Michael Redd, Jamaal Magloire, Gadzuric, Bobby Simmons, Andrew Bogut, etc. Thats a great group of players they have put together.

Tim Thomas' s***ty defense shows right away. Good lord is he slow laterally, that or incredibly lazy and I'm thinking its more lazy.

Indiana is a lock in my mind to make the NBA finals (if they stay healthy) and I'm picking them to win it all. I think Jermaine O'Neal and Artest is the best duo in the league...better than Wade/O'Neal.

QUOTE(SoxFanForever @ Nov 2, 2005 -> 06:13 PM) That Chandler dunk play was just sick. That was a great pass by Gordon. Shows what I know, right at first I thought it was TT who made the pass, lol. Than Gordon went back down and found Tyson again for a dunk. Bulls looked a little better offensively right at the end. I think it will take this club a little time till they figure out different sets that work, but you know Skiles, he will try everything out and will play everyone.

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Nov 2, 2005 -> 06:08 PM) A Prospect? LMAO. Chad Tracy hit 27 Home Runs in his 2nd season in the Major Leagues, and had a .911 OPS. He is NOT a prospect. I guarantee he hits 25-35 HR's next year if he played everyday on the Sox. I'd absolutely love to have him on the club. But I think everyone here knows me and you ahve been talking him up for the past year or so.

Songalia had some nice passes into Chandler, but Tyson really is showing off his bad hands. He's got to learn to take the ball straight up in the low post.

Noc is another guy that could develop into a decent offensive player. His shot is supposedly improved from last season and if he can shoot decently, it will open up the lane and he's pretty good at going to the basket. Still, you can't mess with Noc, what a defensive player and I think we'll see Noc and Deng in the lineup at the same time quite a bit this year as the season goes on.

Haigwood's injury was a knee injury though. Nothing to do with his arm, IIRC. It was a rough injury though, but one that he's fully recovered for. He doens't put near the stress on his arm that Gio does. That said, Gio hasn't had any serious arm injuries, although he's had some nagging ones as well as some rib cage injuries (which is what I think hampered Odalis Perez). Gio does have good stuff though and the ability to excel in AA with his poise, stuff, and control. I like his cocky mentality.

Oh I'm with you, Sweetney isn't the greatest defender, but at least he has a big body which should help Chandler out when they play against bigger big men. I also think a guy that has a shot to really make a difference on the Bulls is Tim Thomas. Tim is an explosive offensive player who under Skiles could develop into a more decent defensive player. He has the ability to be a plus defensive player, its just a matter of putting the effort into it. If anyone can get him to do that, it is Scott Skiles. I just hope he can get healthy (is he going to play tonight). On a sidenote, Ozzie is in attendance.

This season will depend on Tyson Chandler. I think this team will surprise a lot of people, namely because I think Michael Sweetney will develop into Baby Brand and this defense is very very strong. Bulls will surprise people and make the playoffs. They will win 46-47 games.