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QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Mar 1, 2016 -> 09:13 AM) I'm pretty sure Kasich's plan is to stay out of all the attacks, let Donald bash Cruz and Rubio to the point that they become unviable, and then try to consolidate all of the non-Trump delegates. I doubt it can work, but it's probably reached the point where he's the only one left with any sort of chance to beat Trump, and even that I'd put at no more than 2-3%. I don't know that I even go that high, but I'm to the point where I can't see anyway Cruz / Rubio do it. I suppose Cruz could but I don't like him enough to go vote for him (maybe I should pay more attention to him but I've always had a perception against him that I just don't like the guy and at his debates I feel the same way). Same essence I get from Trump. I put the odds at basically .1%. Trump gets away with everything and anything. I still think this is all a big ruse by Trump to get Hillary in the white house and to put the republican party out of business.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Mar 1, 2016 -> 07:13 AM) The 6 titles in 8 years was able to attract Brent Barry, Ron Mercer, and Eddie Robinson. Oh, how I thought Eddie Robinson was going to be a star. Reason 9,211,244 that I am not a general manager.

My new theory is the only way a non trump candidate wins is if it is Kasich. I think he's the only guy who can do it cause I think he can appeal to the North. Only way I see it happening is if Rubio gets destroyed in Florida as expected (with Kasich taking Ohio) and Cruz somehow losing Texas or at least if he wins Texas basically getting clobbered everywhere else and seeing declining polls. The possibility of that happening is almost nil. Donald Trump might not be a racist, but he certainly panders to racists and all kinds of stupid. He is brutally awful and "disgusting".

QUOTE (DrunkBomber @ Feb 29, 2016 -> 04:25 PM) Im not a huge Trump fan but the David Duke stuff is beyond ridiculous. Now you have Rubio saying things like "Look how small his hands are, and you know what they say about guys with small hands..." Ted Cruz saying hes involved with the mafia. Its funny (and kind of sad) watching these guys sinking to Trumps level out of desperation. Every media outlet and good old boy republican has been attacking him nonstop for days and he just keeps climbing in the polls. It might not help him with the base republicans but some of the stuff he said in the last debate will likely help him with undecideds. He was defending planned parenthood and saying they do great things to help women, and then was getting attacked by Cruz for saying if he was President nobody would die in the streets because they couldnt afford health insurance . Cruz then accused him of "wanting free healthcare for everyone." Its just mind blowing how dumb Rubio and Cruz are. I don't really think it would be that hard for him to make a bold statement. He did so back in 2009 and now he is just grasping at straws for whatever delusional reason he wants to share. The guy is a big fat liar. His first 10 responses when confronted with his lies are lie back or just call the other person a name. Its disgusting. Politics is disgusting and Trump is taking it to a whole nother level. Would anyone want there kids to emulate this sort of behavior? And this is supposed to be the leader of the free world? I like Ben Carson's common quote of bringing the government back to the people. The essence of what is wrong with this country (and by the way, there is still a hell of a lot right about it) is our current political system and how it works from a campaign funding perspective and the sheer bribery. Look at DC and how much money is made by the government (look at average home prices and you'd think you'd be in silicon valley not the government).

Those Rubio / Kasich / Cruz superpacs better put some money together to get the quotes of Trump related to KKK (back in 2009), his absurd comments this weekend, and than his I didn't have a mic (when he clearly responded to the answers by saying david duke's name).

Take that Hoosiers

Yeah - That was a fantastic episode, imo. I don't understand why they are so willing to go to "war" though. I'd have thought they'd have other ways to scavenge food before risking their own lives.

QUOTE (Hatchetman @ Feb 29, 2016 -> 10:48 AM) If he had any sense he would have taken less to play SS for one year and hope for a rebound. His bat doesn't play in LF, I have no idea why he agreed to do that. I think his bat is fine, but the bat is what makes him far more valuable at short (and it isn't like he's an awful defender). Which is why I presume we could have gotten him for 1Yr 8M and played him at short. Now he may look at the Rangers environment and how hitters have excelled and view it as a way for him to get back on track offensively and then he can slide back in a year from now. However, every decision Ian has made from a contractual perspective has been awful (from turning down his mega deal to turning down his qualifying offer, he has made brutal decisions and/or gotten brutal advice). Boras (who I think is representing him) normally doesn't miss, but what Ian has done has to be the most brutal whiff in player history ever (thus far...maybe he mashes and gets a huge offer a year from now) but I feel bad for the guy. He's lost just a massive amount of money because of his contract decisions.

Think about this for a second, if Rollins makes the big league roster, he will get paid $2M. The Rangers are paying Ian $8. Split the difference and for $6M more (and of course a draft pick) the Sox could have had Ian. Please note, the expectation / hope from the front office perspective appears to be that Rollins will make the team. Now I don't know if Ian would have taken $8M to play with the Sox and remain at shortstop (or if we would have contemplated any scenario where we'd have signed him to play in the outfield).

It is all too little too late. If they attacked Trump like they did last week a month ago, and than had the time and opportunity to continue to attack him, Trump would be gone. He's going to win everything but Texas on Super Tuesday and that is the best possible outcome for him. It keeps Cruz in (we know Kasich is staying) and Rubio isn't going to back out. Its done. Pending some total shocker tomorrow, Trump is the nominee, you can't sell me on any other alternative (unless of course Trump takes Texas).

Draft pick is obviously a consideration, but what a cheap deal for the Rangers.

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.

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