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QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Mar 29, 2016 -> 09:39 AM) I think the Bulls could trade Rose pretty easily. It depends on what they would get back. The cap is going up significantly. You wouldn't get a superstar return for him. But if they don't plan on maxing him, why not take what you can get? I fully agree with you. Guys a lot worse than him are going to get paid.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Mar 29, 2016 -> 08:44 AM) Wasn't firing Thibs supposed to fix the chemistry? Oops. Chemistry is just something people point to when people win. Teams that loved each other have sucked, teams that hated each other have been great, and vice versa. But if basketball players don't like playing with each other, and players can hate a guy but like playing on his team, team performance is going to take a hit. I think there are a lot more guys who would have liked to play with Michael Jordan than who wanted to hang out with him after a game. A beat guy noticed this when they were 10 over .500. This core quit. Many mentioned when the Bulls quit against Cleveland in the playoffs. Why was that a coaching issue and not a player or front office issue? The problems with this team were misdiagnosed by those in postion to attempt to fix them. Moving forward, IMO, someone else should be making the diagnosis. Benching Noah before the season start was probably something Hoiberg does differently. Amazing how far this team fell when Noah got hurt (and no, Noah wasn't some great player anymore, but you have to believe to some extent, he was a guy that others followed and listened to). I think Gasol absolutely has to go. Not because of his play, just because he's a squeaky wheel when it comes to practice, etc. He's a vet who will play through injuries, etc, but he isn't a tough practicer and doesn't exhitibt the habits you want your young players to look up to when the game isn't going on. If you put him on a team with another strong leader (kobe, etc), than it works well, in fact, he is the perfect counter to say a Kobe, but on this Bulls team, with no leader, ugly. This whole roster was ugly and Hoiberg was supposed to be the people coach and holy hell did things go wrong.

Rose is absolutely moveable at this point. He's played pretty good basketball for a while now. Cap is going up.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Mar 29, 2016 -> 07:55 AM) If the guys don't like playing with each other, I see no reason not to make some major changes. Not blow it up Sixers style and be horrible for years, but I would hope the Reinsdorfs would be willing to bring someone in to make changes who isn't attached to any of these players. Something big is going to have to happen for the Bulls to really have a championship quality roster. I'm trading for Anthony Davis (deal Buckets plus for him and hope New Orelans feels the heat to move him). Or whatever you need to. Bulls need to make a shakeup and I agree with you it would be best served with new blood and a new culture. Sad how fast and far the franchise has fallen.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 29, 2016 -> 07:36 AM) This roster should have been WAY better than it was. At some point, the players should answer for this season. Roster deserves blame but the front office imploded too. Everything is a mess and with the players imploding I have a hard time giving Hoiberg a pass either. Managing personalities and players was supposed to be his strong suit and he's failed miserably. It will never happen, but in a vaccum, everyone should be out. My ideal would be Paxson stays, hires a new GM, and they bring in a new coach, etc. It won't happen, I think all that goes is Gar, but I do think Hoiberg has a short leash. Maybe Hoiberg saves us and goes back to college.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Mar 29, 2016 -> 05:31 AM) If you mean resigning Gasol for 20 million a year, then sure. No way. I don't see it.

QUOTE (Tony @ Mar 25, 2016 -> 02:31 PM) USAToday just threw out an interesting name for GT....Fred Hoiberg. Pretty please...pretty pretty pretty please

QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Mar 25, 2016 -> 11:44 AM) I read an article about supposed leaks about the season finale where we will see Negan swing the bat at someone's head but we'll see it from the victim's point of view. And then we won't find out who was killed until the first episode of season 7. I don't know if I believe it, but you never know. I absolutely believe it. Smart.

QUOTE (buhbuhburrrrlz @ Mar 25, 2016 -> 10:50 AM) I remember a few being dismissed. Can't believe 10 in total were dismissed. The show is really solid. Really enjoyed it. Sneak Peek Trailer from the Walking Dead Season finale (SPOILERS): https://youtu.be/L2IftZbXmxo Is the next episode the finale? I thought there was one more until the finale.

QUOTE (Tony @ Mar 25, 2016 -> 09:44 AM) And the amazing thing is JR's other team is known across the sports world for having one of the best medical staffs, and is always #1 in terms of players not missing time on the DL. Yeah, so weird.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 25, 2016 -> 09:27 AM) But his marital issues are a known commodity. No one cares about it anymore. I should point out, I'm not a fan of either of them, but I always had an opinion that while I disagreed with Ted, I at least could commend him for sticking to his core principles, etc. This would be a big game changer in that arena. What's next, Bernie is having an affair with Melania Trump?

I should point out, I had a little political type crush on Amanda Carpenter. My wife is always like, oh, I see why you have CNN on right now, haha.

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/24133...on-Knee-Surgery Are you kidding me. Shut him down, this team blows. It is beyond doomed anyway. Let Butler rest or get his knee scoped if that is what is needed. How can a medical staff be so consistently wrong as this staff seems to be. Living in a market with two major organizations, I've never seen this type of issues with say the Lakers or Clippers.

Interesting how quickly people figured out who three of them are and given who the three are, I suppose it could be more valid or it could be a bunch of nonsense. I presume Donald would have no reason to drive something like this, given he's had his own marital issues. Given the high stature Ted holds himself to, this would be a pretty big blow to his "character" if true.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Mar 25, 2016 -> 06:52 AM) That final game against the Cavs, they definitely quit. Other than that, I don't see it Yeah, what you two say. This year, I'd agree that at least parts quit or there is a ton of "I". Interestingly enough, I feel as if Rose isn't getting enough credit for how efficient he's been offensively (at least as a scorer). His passing still needs to improve, but thus far, I'd actually call this a pretty productive season out of Rose (especially given where it started) and I'd have to feel like Rose would be feeling pretty good in the grand scheme of things (on a personal level). Also, if Bulls go another direction, I'd also argue Rose is absolutely moveable (especially given the increase in the cap) if the front office determined they wanted to move another direction.

QUOTE (DrunkBomber @ Mar 24, 2016 -> 03:40 PM) Ya its a depressing time for a large sect of republicans. I also consider myself very socially liberal but we wont have a socially liberal republican candidate anytime soon because we can see what the GOP establishment does when they dont agree with a candidate. Unless there is some overhaul in campaign finance its likely to remain like this. Especially not when the south and heavy religious states tend to drive the early primaries and thus the early momentum. I realize my social liberal approach will probably not be the republican parties approach for another 10 or 15 years (as I have to think anyone that is young and eventually converts over to the republican party as they age would have similarly more liberal positions on social issues), but it really is time for a third party. It wasn't that long ago that I felt most of my values relatively aligned with the republican party (and than Bush Jr decided he wanted to go spend crazy).

QUOTE (DrunkBomber @ Mar 24, 2016 -> 03:40 PM) Ya its a depressing time for a large sect of republicans. I also consider myself very socially liberal but we wont have a socially liberal republican candidate anytime soon because we can see what the GOP establishment does when they dont agree with a candidate. Unless there is some overhaul in campaign finance its likely to remain like this. Biggest thing that needs to be fixed in the entire system is campaign finance reform.

QUOTE (DrunkBomber @ Mar 24, 2016 -> 03:35 PM) A part of me is very interested to see how ugly a Hillary vs Trump election would get. But then when you realize one of them is/will end up being the president its a lot less fun. Its pretty frustrating that these are the front runners to be president and that we dont have a better option. Honestly, a good third party candidate could legitimately win the white house in a general election (I think).

QUOTE (DrunkBomber @ Mar 24, 2016 -> 03:25 PM) Also, Ted Cruz trying to be a martyr is cute. It was all fun and games when his super pac was posting a nude picture of Trumps wife. Stupid too...I can't stand Cruz either. Evidently I'm not a republican and given the most recent RAND poll, its becoming more evident that my values no longer are consistent with the party. That parties priorities are not fiscal policy anymore, they are backwards ass social issues and religious issues. Just as the democrats pander to certain demographics (unions, etc) the republicans have gone bat s*** pandering to other demographics (religious right). Here I am who, mr millenial, socially liberal, actually open to things like health care, etc (and no I'm not anti religion, but I don't see how gay marriages hurt anyone and how anyone could lose sleep because they had to "marry a gay" or "bake a cake for a gay"), but who is fiscally conservative. If one thing can come out of this process, maybe we'll truly end with a third party, which can at least get some candidates who fit into my group, otherwise I'm going to have a hard time voting and end up in a fully independent trench never getting any legislation that I think is meaningful done and we'll spend the next 30 years going through era's with obamacare type policies coming in and than era's where everything done during that wave is repealed only to go back in full swing. Hello...can people get over the high hump and bring back some common decency and work together on goals that overall align with this country that the majority of the people vote for, vs. making everything and anything partisan? Please...pretty please? I digress though, a vote for Trump is a vote for everything that would make America awful. Its a vote for going back to the "good ole days" and I say that as sarcastically as possible.

QUOTE (DrunkBomber @ Mar 24, 2016 -> 03:24 PM) I wasnt defending Trump, I actually said I cant stand him and wouldnt vote for him. I just dont think its right for the republicans to pick whatever candidate they want if the votes say otherwise. Oh my tangent on Trump wasn't me pointing out to you, but I've never been so vocal against a candidate in my life and I don't mind standing from the trees and saying it. I do agree with you that if you apply the logic that for Kasich to actually be in the race it means a lot of people would be pissed off, I still think most of those people ultimately vote for Clinton, unless Trump runs as an independent candidate. [Green]But seriously, I can't wait till Trump gets serious on attacking Hillary and posts pictures of her or talks about her yelling and anything else that has absolutely nothing to do with why she would / would not be a good candidate[/green]. It sickens me that so many people will tolerate actions that are completely deplorable and against everything that I stand for in terms of just treating people with respect (pretty basic principles and just a generally good moral code to live by). Is everyone just going to throw the good old fashion values and the principles of the golden rule out of the way or are there just so many pent up racists out there or people who are just going to look past these things for reasons I can't even fathom. Yes, I personally find it sickening that anyone would stand to vote for Trump. Sickening. Yes in 2016, we really should have a potential president who berates women and wants to send the women's right movement back to the stoneage. A person who treats no one with proper respect and a person who took advantage of every rule in the books to get what he wanted, etc. And I'm not even touching immigration issues, which I think are less black and white than how he's treated women, the media and other candidates thus far in his campaign.

QUOTE (DrunkBomber @ Mar 24, 2016 -> 03:06 PM) If Kasich gets the nomination despite being in a distant third in delegates than there will likely be a lot of republicans staying home on election day. Unless Trump runs as an independent in which case Hillary will win in a landslide. I just dont see enough support for Kasich unless for some reason Bernies supporters all jumped on board to spite Hillary. I chose not to vote in the Illinois primary because I cant stand any of the republican candidates, but if the GOP establishment takes the nomination out of the hands of the primary voters Ill probably never vote for a republican again unless there are major changes in the party. That wasn't the theory behind these polls. Also, I find Trump a "disgusting" human being. Things like his tweet about Ted Cruz' wife are pathetic and take our country backwards not forwards. Is there anything about how he treats people that anyone would want to have there son or daughter exhibit? I certainly don't and during the last six months, I can't even fathom how many kids are watching Trump succeed treating people the way he has and thinking and succeeding from it and thinking, this is how I should do things. When the person running for president can't be someone your kids would look up to, they shouldn't be running for president, let alone be a front-runner. And yes, in my opinion, that statement also relates to Hillary but far less so than it relates to Trump. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/images-worth...-063350172.html

QUOTE (DrunkBomber @ Mar 24, 2016 -> 02:38 PM) Kasich and Cruz would be destroyed by Hillary, theyre getting destroyed by Trump ffs. Winning a primary is so different than winning an election. Kasich would crush Hillary and every poll out there shows it. In a general election, you win by the swing votes, you don't win because of your base votes, and the swing votes would handily go to Kasich. I don't know whether Cruz wins and I'm most certain that Trump loses or at least I hope he does cause I absolutely am convinced he's the most likely candidate to ruin or country.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Mar 24, 2016 -> 07:13 AM) Danks never threw huge gas. Maybe 92 or 93 on occasion. Even during his heyday, he always was susceptible to the beyond horrid outings. I don't know if he truly was tipping pitches or this is just coincidence. Hopefully he can put up a decent year. He will still have some good games, and some when he looks like a Soxtalk poster on the mound. While he certainly is impacted by lower velocity, I do agree with all of your points. I think a big part of Danks is his mechanics are not overly clean and easily repeatable, hence why when he doesn't have it, he has a hard time getting it back and is more susceptible to those higher scoring games. When his mechanics are off, his command is off and everything is up. When you don't throw much velocity and you are up in the zone, you are going to get hammered. It was a nice sign that we saw a bounce back in velocity last year (as it does give a bit more margin for error) but the bigger thing is if he can clean up some of his mechanical issues as it should allow him to be more consistent (hopefully consistently solid).

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Mar 24, 2016 -> 12:08 PM) Pace supposedly loves Wentz. He would take him at #11. He'll be gone though. This would shock some people but I think if Elliott is on the board, they'll probably take him depending on what else is there. I am not shocked at all. I think we go offense (QB / RB / OT), cb or trade down. I don't think we will like any of the pass rushers at the position (unless say a Buckner or Bosa fell and I don't see that happening) enough @ 11 (vs. other areas), plus with the depth on the line, you probably are better suited at that point waiting and selecting later.

QUOTE (knightni @ Mar 23, 2016 -> 12:05 PM) MLB is not a government job. They are required to stay in big cities and super-posh hotels and most have crazy hours and can't get out to eat places. One dinner meal in a downtown area can be $150+. Not really. Sure if they want to go to the fanciest steakhouse on the planet every day, but perdiem isn't supposed to cover those type of expenses. It is supposed to cover, relatively normal eating out. Basic breakfast, sandwich / salad, etc for lunch, and a sit down dinner with maybe a drink. Most companies per diems are like 35-50 bucks / day and yes, there is sometimes some flexibility when they travel to a bigger city, but nothing like $150 / day. That isn't to say when you travel, you might not have one nice dinner because you are hosting clients or celebrating a successful project. Baseball players probably get free spreads most everywhere they go so the per diem probably largely covers dinner as I presume they get free breakfast at the hotels as well as lunch at the stadium, etc.