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QUOTE (bmags @ Apr 5, 2016 -> 10:21 AM) Except greg gabriel is an old coot. Gabriel is pretty connected to this day. I actually find his articles extremely enjoyable. This guy was successful at what he did and was in the business a long long time. If you follow his tweets this off-season, he's had a good amount of insight into Bears moves. I'd believe what he says over a lot of other items. When he says there are no current legs, I'll buy it. Please note he said "NOW". My guess is Pace has made a call and got the price and he told the Jets to call him when they come to there senses. I imagine the actual list of potential suitors would be relatively small, given that I presume not a ton of teams have the cap space at this point in the off-season to make a long-term deal with Wilk work.

Greg Gabriel ‏@greggabe 17m17 minutes ago These "insiders" throwing Mo Wilkerson to Bears rumors are just throwing darts at a wall. Nothing to it as of NOW Greg Gabriel ‏@greggabe 8m8 minutes ago The real experts like @BradBiggs laugh at these "rumors". These so called experts are looking for followers and make stuff up Greg Gabriel ‏@greggabe 9m9 minutes ago The people who get hurt by this BS are the fans who want reliable information Greg Gabriel ‏@greggabe 4m4 minutes ago I've been around GM's my whole adult life. They tell nothing to the media this time off year. I've seen more lies this year than ever 1/2 Greg Gabriel ‏@greggabe 3m3 minutes ago 2/2 more lies than ever as to this GMsaid certain things about certain players. It's 95% made up by these Twitter experts

I truly believe this team has a different swagger to it. I think our pitching staff still has holes and our lineup can still use an improved bat (as I think Rollins is a pretty bad 2 hole hitter) but in general, this team should win at least 85 games and thus put us in position to contend. I think there ceiling is probably 90 or so wins as currently constructed as I think we have significant margin of error in our rotation and that includes Rodon (who I think will have his ups and downs as he continues to develop...long term I think he'll be great, but I think everyone has penciled in great things from him but with him still having command issues, he will have some struggles and clearly Danks / Latos is a not so stellar 4 / 5. Back end of the rotation scares the hell out of me. I think it has potential to be a dumpster fire. Hence my Mark Buerhle prediction.

My name is Chisoxfn and I am no longer a registered republican (as of yesterday). I will not associate myself with a party that would allow Trump to be the leading nominee.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 5, 2016 -> 09:14 AM) Bernie gave a pretty poor interview to the NY Daily News on a variety of topics. Some people have been disappointed by the seeming lack of depth on his foreign policy views, but I'm going to highlight this response to it: Probably worth reading if you're interested in policy details and that has any impact on your vote. The same scenario exists with most politicans, imo. It baffles me how they can make so many promises and so many people can believe it, when structurally it is damn near impossible to do something about it. For example, Trump, how is he going to deport 12M (or whatever the number is) illegal aliens. Seriously, how is he going to do that. Are we going to have national guards going door to door and marshall law to deport all these people? Its about the only way I can see it happening? And no, I don't support his policy. I do support a strong border as I believe it is integral to our security but I also support legal immigration and I also realize that whatever the cost (both actual cash outlay as well as emotional damage to up-root people, the vast majority who have worked hard and done things that ultimately support our economy and our infrastructure and who risked everything to come here for the pure hope that American brings) far outweighs what it would cost to create a program to legalize those existing people (while strengthening the borders to ensure that we can go forward with properly vetting and determining an appropriate process for legal immigration). Now when it gets to that extent, I don't have the simple answer.

Mark Buehrle will sign with the White Sox and fill the void in the back end of our rotation and help us earn a playoff spot.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Mar 30, 2016 -> 07:47 AM) My bold prediction: Matt Davidson hits .280 with 25 HRs before called up due to a struggling Avi. Davidson IIRC had more RBIs than Ks this spring. I like this prediction. The guy who I pick to be the surprise player of the org is Davidson. There was something significantly different about him this spring and I hope we see it continue in Charlotte and eventually in Chicago.

QUOTE (bmags @ Apr 5, 2016 -> 09:04 AM) I know Wilkerson is great, and I will support any move to acquire him, I really don't think we should have to give up so much to Jets considering we will have to pay him market value. I agree, which is why my preferred scenario would be us swapping 1st rounders with the Jets (and not actually losing a draft pick). The fact that we have to pay market value (financially) minimizes what I'd give up in return.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 5, 2016 -> 08:16 AM) They had already decided that after the last out of the playoffs last year. Honestly, maybe its because I live far away, but most every Cub fan I talk to out here this off-season has ever given any delusions that they are going to win the series. They all understand that winning the series involves some luck, the ultimate goal is really reaching the playoffs and than from there, you see what happens. They also are nothing but worried of collapses given their past. Also, on paper, I see no reason not to have the Cubs as one of the frontrunners to win the series. They were a really good team last year, who should get better due to growth from young players, along with some major acquisitions, most notably Heyward who is beloved by statisticians everywhere.

QUOTE (whitesoxjr27 @ Apr 5, 2016 -> 06:40 AM) Is Jake some kind of machine? Will he ever come back down to life? It isn't like he wasn't at one point one of the best prospects in all of baseball. If he comes back down to earth, it will be because of injuries or fatigue (due to recent innings loads) not a lack of talent. When you watch him, this isn't a guy getting a way with smoke and mirrors, this guy is nasty. Easily one of the best in the game and he's really done it for two years now. If it was one year, sure, you could to some extent call it a fluke and expect some regression but he's done nothing but get better every single year since he's put on a Cub uniform.

If we could get him for a 2nd rounder or by swapping 1st, I would be on board. I think he is a special dlineman and a huge difference maker within the D.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Apr 4, 2016 -> 11:54 PM) But I'm telling you....they have the purest Coke around, scientifically. I'm guessing, given that Chipotle was originally started by McDonalds, that Chipotle's is the exact same as McD's.

Let's get some insurance here.

Literally you click the link from your T-Mobile phone and hit sign up and then if you have an mlb login you enter it in and if you don't you register for it and you are done. Literally two clicks for me and I was streaming game on phone earlier and now from my PS3. No issues. You don't event have to give any credit card info! Thank you T-Mobile!!!

QUOTE (JoshPR @ Apr 4, 2016 -> 03:46 PM) How does this work? Wifes phone is tmobile. Is it all season or just till the 10th All season. You just need to go to tmobile.com/mlb on your wife's phone and fill out the requested fields and you'll get it for free. I just cancelled my subscription for this year and now need to stop by the in-law's tonight on my way home to register and than I can give you better instructions (presume it is pretty easy though).

QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Apr 4, 2016 -> 04:16 PM) I love the Model S, not so much for the Model X. I think the Model 3 gets them back on track though, finish out details nicely on it and I'm sold. The back isn't my favorite but the front of it is gorgeous. Yeah, Model S's are really nice and living out here, I see them all the time, amazing how many of them are on the road. But that X, man it was butt ugly.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 4, 2016 -> 02:27 PM) McDonalds owned Chipotle for a while, and really got them off of the ground, so that makes sense. Agreed. I also never go to McDonalds and when I do, it is for breakfast and I don't drink coke for Breakfast, so it would also explain why I don't have a similar memory of their coke.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Apr 3, 2016 -> 07:41 AM) Coming in, this tournament looked pretty wide open set for a lot of excitement, but it has been one of the most boring I can remember. First week was pretty fantastic, Northern Iowa for two different reasons, tons of quality games, etc. Definitely dissipated a bit after

Finally saw Winter Soldier...it was awesome. Was Ant Man any good? Looks horrific from the previews I had saw but curious what the consensus was?

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Apr 4, 2016 -> 11:28 AM) Yea seems people didn't catch that for some reason. I have no doubts they're fine especially Carl. In the comics, he's actually the main character down the line. Oh, I did catch it. I just figured if the writers were going to take a turn from the comics and shock everyone, Carl would be the person. I heard Negan make that threat (which in theory means Carl is safe, but you never 100% know...just cause he made the thread doens't mean he bashed Carl).

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Apr 4, 2016 -> 11:56 AM) I didn't even know they were making a Tesla SUV until I saw a truck loaded up with them in California last week. I saw one the other day, ugly as can be.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Apr 4, 2016 -> 10:30 AM) Scientifically, McDonalds Coke is the best coke you can possibly get, and probably the best pop you can get overall. I think that of Chipotle.

QUOTE (buhbuhburrrrlz @ Apr 4, 2016 -> 11:14 AM) Jimmy called out their golden boy. I bet GarPax flipped their wigs on that one. They'll probably do everything they can to try and move him in the offseason. I don't think Gar is going to be around.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Apr 4, 2016 -> 09:57 AM) It seems to me Rose is better when Butler is out, and Butler is better when Rose is out. Yeah, I agree that it seems evident that the Bulls need to move one of them, and that should be Rose. I've also heard from some people with ties that Rose, while he wants to stay in Chicago, is kind of wanting a fresh break and a clean start elsewhere. I think the Bulls move Rose this off-season and officially build this team around Jimmy (clearly they'll need to find more and I don't think it will happen overnight). I'd also argue, the top coaches in this league would likely find a way for them to work it out, but given Rose isn't really a great passer, I think it makes things harder as they are both ultimately ball heavy players. Rose without the ball is god awful, like god awful. He doesn't cut much and really is an awful player off the ball (I feel like it is because he's afraid of injury). Jimmy, on the other hand, while ball dominant, is still a very good player without the ball (does a lot of cutting, etc). I think the Bulls would benefit greatly from getting a true point guard and a legit big. Add in a stretch forward and a shooting two guard and that would be nice. Easier said than done though.

Want to just point out, with the backs against the wall, Butler has put up back to back spectacular performances. I still think the thought of moving him is delusional. His issues are more due to older vets being bothered by him establishing himself as the leader and when you look at how he puts in his work, how hard he plays, can you really argue? Hell, look at how much better of a passer he is. He's got to work more on this leadership part but it is going to be really interesting to see how things change this off-season.