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Alshon and McPhee still not practicing / status for Sunday up in the air. Is Royal back? Jay without Alshon and Royal against this type of D is going to be extremely difficult.

Any word on Rose's ankle?

Could you imagine if Jay did what Peyton Manning is doing in Denver. http://boston.cbslocal.com/2015/11/20/peyt...practice-field/

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Nov 20, 2015 -> 08:30 AM) They're better than the 90's Bulls. The 3-pointer puts them at another level. Could you imagine if they played with a reduced line like the bulls did for a few of those years? G.A.M.E.O.V.E.R! LOL. The Bulls would crush them.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 20, 2015 -> 08:29 AM) I didnt realize that I had to pay 20% of my medical bills per my insurance for anything other than basic stuff, and my OOP max was high. My sons birth really brought this out. SInce then I have moved into a high deductible plan that my company offsets with an HSA contribution. This plan pays 100% after my deductible is met. At my company, all of the plans have you paying 20% till you hit your max. But it isn't like I know this hospital's birth will cost 10K and this one will cost $20K. All I know is somehow I think we paid like $6k for our son's child birth this year (paid a couple hundred bucks for the stupid bag they give you when you leave the hospital for pete sake). If I knew you get charged for that thing they leave with you, I'd have told them to take it (of course they probably would have charged me anyway). Think had a manual expressor pump, a onzie and a diaper bag...come on now.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Nov 20, 2015 -> 06:05 AM) Snow tonight/tomorrow along with a low of 9 degrees!!! What forecast you looking at? 80 yesterday and 77 today

All of the above I know, but I also can go anywhere I want (knowing that if I do, my coverage goes down, but can). All that said, it still doesn't mean I understand what anything is going to cost, cause I have no idea what the hell the bill of any random procedure is going to be. None. I know what my insurance will pick up but it is a percentage (until you hit your out of pocket max) and what that baby is going to actually cost from the hospital stay, etc, who the hell knows. That said I work in finance and thus realize you need to read the fine print, but I'd also be the first to know that often times when you ask your insurance company you can often get a freaking complex answer that makes no sense (or potentially even the wrong answer). Next time I'm in chicago, I'm visiting your desk and going to make an outburst...what do you mean I have to pay you money..I have insurance, that means its free.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Nov 20, 2015 -> 06:05 AM) Curry puts up 50 against the Bulls tonight Butler has asked to guard him. Curious how he'll deal with Curry's speed.

QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Nov 20, 2015 -> 12:34 AM) Bulls need a dominant scorer. I don't think it necessarily has to come from the wing position as I think Jimmy is good enough to create offense at the wing. I actually would want to get all new bigs outside of Portis and Mirotic as they are getting old and pricey. A dominant scorer would be nice, but you aren't getting that dangling our bigs.

QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Nov 20, 2015 -> 12:07 AM) I have heard almost the exact opposite. He doesn't speak much apparently, and when he does, it's to point out something he doesn't like, or he'll say something really awkward or off the wall. A popular story I've heard is that during a players meeting, everyone spoke their peace. Greinke, supposedly doesn't even say much during those meetings, but he told everyone he had something to say. Everyone was pretty interested because he usually doesn't say anything, and he commented on an anonymous person's bathroom tendencies and how it bothers him. Everyone laughed at first because they thought he was joking and was going to actually say something, but then he didn't and he had a very serious look and it ended up being very awkward. EDIT, I had the order backwards. Everyone looked at him awkward and then laughed when they say he was serious. Mason and Ireland even brought it up during one of their shows here in LA. I think Plashcke also mentioned it on his show. Here's a link: http://larrybrownsports.com/baseball/zack-...-pooping/265283 Yeah and supposedly it is that type of humor that the guys like. The media hates it but the players in the clubhouse like it and he kept them loose. Think of Maddux peeing on everyone in the lockeroom. Plaschke is the pits. Guy is a fraud. By the way, I didn't realize you had moved out here (or at least I assume you did since your pimping a lot of the shows I listen to). 570 is the worst, with the exception of the morning on 710. Dan Lebatard is the stink. How does anyone listen to that crap.

QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Nov 19, 2015 -> 09:14 PM) This. Everyone in LA Sports Media hints at it, but won't come out and say it because Greinke has been great for them. I think it's a case of the Dodgers not having a strong player leader (They've wanted Greinke and Kershaw to assume this role, but they haven't. And AGon is like Konerko in that he rather lead with his play), and Greinke being a complete primadonna. Puig is one of those players who if your team embraces, he will play all out for you and put up numbers. The Dodgers, don't embrace him. With that said, Friedman didn't sound like he was going to deal him. He basically told Puig to get into shape during the offseason as Andrew blames Puig's troubles on that. I love Greinke and I have heard from multiple people close to the Dodgers that he has been their leader (and one of the few). Supposedly keeps things very loose. Kind of like Maddux a bit in that he's a big jokester, etc. He can be a dick to the media though but when he is, its usually pretty funny. I also agree with your other points though and I would also point out that in general the Dodgers are a mess. They cleaned a lot up this past year but they still have major issues in that clubhouse and Puig definitely doesn't feel the love. I think a change of scenery could do him well and I'd be all over a deal. I think the upside is worth it. Would love the Dodgers young catcher and Puig for Q, but probably not realistic.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Nov 19, 2015 -> 10:33 AM) I'm all for trading a big (maybe not Taj, he has been great so far) for a guard/wing, but I think Moore has been great. One bad game doesn't change that. Anyway, I think Gibson has been spectacular. I guess we forgot how he plays when healthy. Last season I was fine with trading him. Now I'm not. I'd trade Gasol (doesn't really fit the system) or Noah (high value right now) before Taj. Do we really need a wing that desperately? A true point guard, sure, but a wing, I don't know. Between Butler, MJD, Dougie, and Snell, I'd say we have those minutes covered. Would it be nice to have a better 2, absolutely, but I don't know that I am a big advocate of moving a big, especially knowing that Pau is older, and Noah/Gasol have had injury issues. I am fine with the roster as is for now (with exception of the PG spot) and I also understand at some point, Portis will get some minutes (when a big gets hurt / when we give some of our bigs days off). I think right now we are trying to build chemistry and thus not giving days off, but as the season goes on, I expect some Pop like healthy inactives from our starters / bigs.

Not life?

QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Nov 19, 2015 -> 10:05 AM) How does replacing Avi with a guy older than him signal youth movement? If they really are going into a full rebuild let Avi keep playing to ultimately see what you have with him as his ceiling is higher than Trayce's. In the grand scheme of things the $2.5 million or so you will pay Avi is nothing. I think it signals a youth movement because it means you aren't going to bring a bunch of vets in to fill other holes and contend. No way does this team plan on contending with Trayce in the outfield this year (or at least I don't see many plausible scenarios where it does).

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Nov 19, 2015 -> 09:52 AM) He hurt it, nobody knows the severity yet. Brooks did say he didnt feel or hear anything tear or pop I was really surprised the trainers cleared him to come back out (given that we are talking about a regular season game).

Brooks tear his hammy or something? As much as I complain about Brooks, he has a spot (as a guy who can be instant offense). You just have to know that some nights you have to use that leash real quick on him. I was confused as to why he came back in the game after he pulled up limp and do think that if Thibbs had done it everyone would be blasting him (for putting him back out their).

QUOTE (bmags @ Nov 19, 2015 -> 09:15 AM) Does trayce signal youth movement or d movement? I think the latter. I'm not that convinced that Trayce is a long-term starter, but I think if you are going that direction it likely indicates more of a youth movement. I'd also hope it indicates some focus on the D, but I don't know. We have a lot of poor defenders and I don't know that a guy who is probably better served as a 4th outfielder and starting him necessarily signals that movement. I still get pissed thinking about how we built a team around pitching with such a horrific defense.

I am not a fan of Avi and am fnie if we move him and prospects to get a piece we like at 3B or catcher.

It depends on our strategy. But if we plan on sticking with Trayce as an everyday outfielder and doing a youth movement, we shouldn't have any interest in Walker. It also should mean that we move some of our more attractive assets to add to the youth movement. That said, I don't know which direction we are going right now, but using prospects on someone like Walker just doesn't make a lot of sense.

QUOTE (farmteam @ Nov 18, 2015 -> 05:51 PM) Agreed, bringing others to the forefront is key. And there can never be too much Quinn. Damn...that is brilliant. I wish I didn't read that cause it could so be true and would have been even cooler had it just happened but now I'm going to be looking for that (vs. getting shocked). Why didn't I think of that. Makes total sense. And yes, Quinn is such a badass.

QUOTE (shipps @ Nov 19, 2015 -> 07:13 AM) Hinrich has looked surprisingly good. With all the wear and tear on his body over the years he could have just packed it in like I expected him to but he hasnt. 3rd in franchise history in games played. Guy is the epitome of class and is a fantastic teammate. I for one am happy we have him. Just have to be smart with our useage of him. The unfortunate part is, in an ideal scenario, he'd be our #3.

QUOTE (bmags @ Nov 19, 2015 -> 07:09 AM) Well, looks like it was an entertaining game. Glad it was on at midnight. I have to say...Hinrich is the #2 PG on this team. Brooks is so bad, he has one idea every time he goes up and when its not there he chucks it. Moore also not playing well. Would love trade Taj for backup guard help. Brooks wasn't the usual black hole he was last night. Much better ball movement out of him, however, Hinrich is still the best backup PG we have on the roster and he seems to be doing a nice job running the Hoiberg offense. They are getting good overall movement with him in the system. The key is we got to limit his minutes to where he can be effective. If he has to get a starter role or log heavy reserve minutes his effectiveness and play turns to crap.

QUOTE (danman31 @ Nov 18, 2015 -> 09:55 PM) Jimmy Butler was fire tonight, especially in the fourth quarter. Holy crap. Also, surprisingly good game from Kirk Hinrich. Go figure. Hinrich was awesome last night. And you know damn well I loved every minute of it!!! And Buckets was just absurd in the 4th. I thought we were going to blow that game. Played such stupid basketball at times. Suns completely outworked us. We had sloppy passing, got lazy on offense, horrific job of boxing out. Thankfully Buckets put the team on his back.

QUOTE (farmteam @ Nov 18, 2015 -> 05:40 PM) This is my favorite season of Homeland so far. Two shows starting in January I'm looking forward to: Billions and Vinyl. I agree with you on homeland. Really been good. Probably because Carrie has been bearable and likeable. Crazy Carrie was normally a detriment to the show in my eyes. I feel like now, where she is the primary but far less the primary, makes for a much better show.

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Nov 18, 2015 -> 04:46 PM) I still don't think Greinke would have won if he pitched for the Pirates or Cardinals instead with the same numbers. I think if the roles were reversed and Greinke pitched for the Cubs and Arietta pitched for the Dodgers, Greinke wins the award. That said, I have a hard time arguing Arietta. I would have had a hard time with Clayton winning it.