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QUOTE (RockRaines @ Feb 26, 2016 -> 02:53 PM) I believe he signed with an agent already when he declared, so no If he doesn't sign, he could just continue to train and re-enter the draft next year (basically just hold out from whichever team drafts him).

I'd still think he goes in the 2nd to 3rd round. Anything past that, I can't imagine he signs.

Doesn't mean he isn't pitching in B games or to our minor leaguers.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Feb 26, 2016 -> 01:40 PM) Sounds like Jeffery is getting a long-term deal to stay in Chicago. Interesting. I know Hoge had reported that Jeffrey was not yet tagged (contrary to Schefty's report).

Ty Lawson and Rockets working on buyout. Lawson has issues, but PG is a major need. Joe Johnson is going to the Heat.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 26, 2016 -> 10:25 AM) Chris Christie to endorse Donald Trump. He must want a job in his administration? Unexpected otherwise.

Joe Johnson officially waived. I presume Bulls would kick the tires. Clearly a shell of his former self, but you have to think going to a contender and getting away from Jersey would potentially help him be more valuable. Cavs widely considered the frontrunner.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Feb 25, 2016 -> 01:37 PM) Agreed. I'm not saying the opt out would have been a good idea. It's just the notion that he only wanted to play for the Cubs and nowhere else is a fairytale. He's still betting on himself to score a big payday in the future, which is why took the Cubs one year deal instead of the Orioles offer. It's similar to the guaranteed money Heyward "passed up". Wouldn't the Sox have had the shot to get the pick back in the following year (presuming they would be comfortable enough to make him a qualifying offer...albeit that means you are willing to give him a hefty pay raise over what you paid him in 16.

QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Feb 25, 2016 -> 10:33 AM) Baltimore lost pick w/ Gallardo signing. Just means they don't move up in the 2nd. I thought Gallardo didn't sign (failed physical). Or did they end up eventually signing him?

We had marked him off the list when it sounded like he signed with the O's, but sure enough, he never actually did and ended up signing a one year deal with the Cubs. I know there is a thread in diamond club, but given the rumors / ties to him with the Sox, thought it made sense to include here.

RIP. Knew a couple people who knew him and they always raved about what a great guy he was and a huge Sox fan. I always wish he was still involved in the day-to-day. He was a very sharp and successful.

Typical Iowa fashion, peak early and tail late (or so it seems). Hopefully they can get things turned around and quick.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Feb 25, 2016 -> 07:16 AM) Yeah, Bears are in really good shape to overhaul their defense and OL through free agency and the draft with how much cap space and 9 picks (could be more). I'm very excited for this Bears off season. #1 priority is sign Jeffery to a long term deal #2 priority sign Trevathan I'm going to guess Long gets paid heavily sometime this off-season too.

QUOTE (Tex @ Feb 24, 2016 -> 04:53 AM) Another security protocol that is in place is based on your post. Based on past contributions we have determined that this account may have been breached. Because this post is well written, accurate, and free of grammar and spelling mistakes, we must suspend your account until we can determine this is really Chisoxfn. LOL.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Feb 24, 2016 -> 02:04 PM) The Republican field is, if nothing else, far more exciting than the Democrat one. It was a huge field, still pretty big, with candidates swigning wildly to the right and a carnival barker standing atop the pile. Not surprising at all their primaries are getting big numbers. The Dems have been a 2-person race basically all along. And one of them is old hat to everyone. Sanders has some novelty and excitement, but he's really just the guy trying to keep the Dems from sliding right to fill the void left by the now ridiculously far-right GOP field. Agree, but you can't ignore recent history either, where the republicans have gotten the vote and rocked the vote. A similar trend existed during the post Bush lull (and late in the Bush period) where the momentum was with the dems. Now you have the inverse (which is a normal and in reality healthy eb and flow between conservative / liberal view points). Look at TV ratings, etc, everything is just across the board. The republicans are so pissed off and they are going to be out in full force. I don't feel as if the democrats, at this point, are in that same state and I also don't know that they have a candidate who is rallying them together with that edge. When push comes to shove, Trump has levers he can effectively pull that gets the entire conservative movement behind him. My gut is Cruz is gone after Super Tuesday and it will be the last ditch effort for Rubio to make a late push (which I think will be too late). Trump, unless he bombs in the debate, will have such a wide margin by that point (and all the momentum) and I think it will be too little too late for Rubio (although Cruz exiting might be just enough to make a late run). If Cruz stays in past super tuesday, its hopeless for anyone to get Trump, imo (barring him bombing at the debate).\ PS: Please note, this will also be a debate where Trump will likely not have to do much mud slinging because the other candidates will be attacking each other vs. the front-runner.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Feb 24, 2016 -> 12:52 PM) This is actually where I think she'd do far better than Sanders. She wouldn't get angry. Angry plays right into it. She'd just give him rope, and let the people who are deciding the election (those not pre-selected based on party) see him for what he is. THat's among the reasons I'm quite confident he loses vs Clinton, if he gets the nomination. I think the wall street costs, etc, are something that Trump would rail on Hillary to the tee and people have a general distaste for wall street, etc. He'll hit on the moderate issues. I never thought I'd say this (even a week ago) but I see more momentum and signs for him actually being president than I ever did before. Nevada gave more reason for that where Trump really grew his overall pull (as well). The old theory was everyone jumping off the falling candidates was going to gravitate to non Trump candidates, but the reality hasn't been so set and as I pointed out previously, as he continues to build momentum more of those "swing" voters or potential non-trump voters will either not vote in the primary (because they realize Trump has already won) or turn their vote to Trump. And those non-primary voting conservatives who, as pissed off as they are with Trump, are not going to sit back and vote for Hillary or Bernie. They republicans are livid with the democrats and the turnouts in the primary are evidence for how irate and motivated the actual base is (and this more than anything should be what really gets the DNC worried), the vote and turnout will ultimately be their for the republican and as people go out, Trump is going to do what he can to bring back in those anti-trump conservatives by throwing him a more experienced VP candidate (imo). Lets just hypothetically say it is Kasich or even Rubio, do you really think those people are going to vote independent or democrat vs. voting for a Trump / Rubio or Kasich ticket? Would Rubio or Kasich turn down the VP bid, I don't think so.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Feb 24, 2016 -> 10:11 AM) True on first sentence, mostly at least. The idea that "it's over" though is uninformed based on history and math. Not even Super Tuesday yet. Far, far from over. First sentence ignores reality about why people vote for a certain candidate. The reason people have historically high numbers of "anyone but this candidate" against Trump isn't policy points, since as you said he's relatively moderate on the whole compared to the rest of the GOP field. It's that he's a crass, racist asshole. Moderates will see that the same way anyone does who isn't a deep-cut conservative that will vote GOP no matter what. I'd still be against Trump winning the nomination, though it is becoming more and more possible. But I'd bet the farm he'll get trounced by Hillary if he goes to the general. Hard-right will show up for him because, as you state, they always do. Moderates on the whole certainly will not. Technically, if you based it on history, no person who has won 3 of the first four primaries has not won the nomination, so if you want to go by history, it is over. Also, I just don't know whether Trump is truly racist. He makes a ton of claims, points, but than he goes out and wins the Hispanic vote in Nevada and I don't think, given the size of his company, etc, he has been anti diversity from a business perspective. While he has made some statements on the middle east and the border, the reality is, his actual record would point to him being an equal opportunity employer, etc, and a huge proponent of women rights (despite making lots of absurd comments, his actions from a hiring standpoint would point to him being proactive in giving them promotions, etc). The more I've dug into Trump and the more he is picking up momentum, the more I've realized he is far more moderate than anyone gives him credit for. The ahole part is totally on-point, but now he is starting to even get educated people behind him. He pretty much utterly dominated in Nevada (all categories). Another big factor is thus far, republican turn out has been very strong (which would bode well for a national election, regardless of who the candidate ultimately ends up being).

Look, I've done nothing but rip on Trump. Two days ago I watched him on TV and it was the first time where for 30 straight minutes I didn't roll my eyes once. If he dominates super tuesday, I think everyone is going to see a pivot in Trump. We (and I've done nothing but rip him so I'm included in the "we") might have all underestimated him. Personally, I'm hoping Cruz bombs out and that it happens fast. Longer everyone stays in, more likely Trump just keeps winning state after state, which will ultimately secure his place as the republican nominee.

QUOTE (illinilaw08 @ Feb 24, 2016 -> 08:51 AM) Trump may historically be moderate on a lot of issues. He certainly hasn't campaigned on that. The only "moderate" moment I can think of from him in this campaign cycle was in the debate in SC when he put the Iraq blame on GWB. What am I missing here? Not part of his strategy yet. He hasn't moved to the middle because he hasn't had to and it wouldn't be the right time for him to. He is more moderate on aspects of social security and health care. No one really knows yet where Trump is (outside of his build the wall and fair trade rhetoric), other than he uses everything he can to beat up everyone else.

QUOTE (illinilaw08 @ Feb 24, 2016 -> 08:38 AM) IF Trump is ultimately the nominee, I'm curious as to what moderate Republicans will do at the polls. I don't expect that there would be a lot of crossover to the D side (whether Clinton or Sanders). Will they vote 3rd party, stay home, or hold their nose and vote Trump? I heard a couple people on CNN yesterday say that they actually think some of Bernie's supporters will turn Trump's way. The anti-establishment types. No idea what will happen, but when you get through a lot of the BS, Trump does have certain positions which are more moderate / liberal (such as the fact that he has indicated healthcare shouldn't be a right).

I love you Kyle PS: Thank you!!!

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Feb 24, 2016 -> 08:46 AM) BREAKING NEWS: The Bears will either re-sign Alshon, franchise him, or let him go. They also will or will not meet with him at some point in the future to discuss these options. And they either will or will not regret whichever move they so choose.

Aaron Leming ‏@AaronLemingNFL · 1h1 hour ago #Bears HC John Fox said they are much "comfortable" w/ Cutler this year & also called him a "bright spot".

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Feb 24, 2016 -> 08:37 AM) Check out SoCals twitter I don't have access to twitter people...it needs to be posted here so I know. Sheeshkabobbies, you people make me have to do all the work myself.

Outside of the we are negotiating aggressively with Alshon?