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QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jul 23, 2012 -> 01:45 PM) No, Im pissed off at this management that you hold in such high regard that you cannot see how bad of an offseason they are having. Big difference. These replacement players are GARBAGE. This team is going to be absolute brutality on the eyes Barring grabbing a star, no offseason would make anyone very happy. This team isn't going to win a title or be looked at as a title team until Rose can show he can get back to where he was.

QUOTE (ZoomSlowik @ Jul 23, 2012 -> 01:42 PM) I said I don't really have a problem with Belinelli, though I fear he's our starting 2-guard. Foye just isn't good. Yes, if you let him shoot 10 times he can score 11 points, but there are plenty of better options for taking those shots. The big thing with Foye is he gives you another guy capable of playing some minutes at the point, which with Rose out and Teague being a complete rookie, is pretty important if the Bulls plan on making the playoffs. Especially if Hinrich goes down with injury. And no, I'm not saying he's a good point, rather that he can/has played the point, so in a pinch it is an option.

QUOTE (ZoomSlowik @ Jul 23, 2012 -> 01:26 PM) They're not really adding offense, that would imply that any of these guys could create offense/score with some kind of efficiency. Belinelli is alright, but he can't create his own shot at all. He's basically replacing Korver, and he may be the starting 2 if they dump Rip to save money. Foye is a chucker that can't drive and can't guard anyone. Kirk used to be decent but he's fading a bit. He also can't get to the basket and is only an okay shooter. Foye and Hinrich have zero upside and Belinelli has little. If they're going to spend $4 mil on another guard, at least use your trade exception to go after Mayo (he signed for 2 years at 4 per roughly) or get Gerald Green (even less). Those two might have been long term answers. Foye is actually a relatively solid bench player. Same can be said for Belinelli. Doesn't matter cause Rose isn't right, but these are pretty solid under the radar signings that keep the bench strong. I do agree with you regarding Mayo.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 23, 2012 -> 08:11 AM) Yeah, and we all know how well that usually works out. I am sure there are a ton of whistleblowers that go on to have wonderful futures in the companies they reported... Even the rallied upon Enron whistleblower went years without being hired. Luckily she can do speaking gigs, but the sad truth is, it is frowned upon. If you have a problem with the job, move on somewhere else. Start-ups operate in a different world and there is a whole new set of risk involved when you work for one. All that said, you deserve to be paid. If the company still isn't making payroll, then things happen. That is a sign of a cast strapped start up. Maybe it makes it through, maybe it doesn't. It all depends on how much you believe in management and the product, etc. If you don't, run, run, run.

Go go Gavy victory!

Not sure this makes much sense. Veal looks a lot better then Septimo the few times I've watched him pitch. Very nice curveball.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 22, 2012 -> 06:10 PM) This seems like as good of a place as any to have all of the hater talk. Is this the end of the season? Have we seen the high point of 2012 for the Sox? Or is this just a bump in the road? Will the Sox play better as they get some of their pitchers back? Is Detroit on their run, or is this just a temporary hot streak, and they will go back to how they played the first half of the season? Team had a tough road trip, bunch of guys were on the DL, etc. They aren't done and they will get back into 1st at some point this year. Book it.

QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Jul 21, 2012 -> 06:57 PM) I don't care what he does after 'work' as long as he's not dogging it on the field. His wife is still with him? She must love that MLB salary. Carry on. I hope he's better himself, but he's complete scum. As far as a baseball player, he really is a quality fit and something the Sox need. However, given the massive mistake he made, I absolutely am disgusted at the idea of having a person like that on our roster.

Right now I'm most concerned with the fact that we seem to have been overworking Peavy and some of our starters lately. This lack of experienced relievers is hurting the club.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Jul 20, 2012 -> 07:17 AM) Yea, like I said...not true at all. This tells me you need to get out more. Reddy, I'm sure all of the people in this world that are starving in this world would say otherwise. Personally, I like Chik-Fil-A's food a lot. They treat there employees well (and provide very good ownership opportunities for their employees). However, this comment is ridiculous and as far as I'm concerned the owner should shut-up. He is entitled to his opinion (even if I think its a stupid one).

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jul 19, 2012 -> 10:28 AM) You're not a troll. Outspoken, yes. Troll, no. Just my opinion. An opinion in which I completely agree with.

Krush/J4L. If you want to discuss your personal stuff, do it over PM's. This isn't the place for it. As a whole though, the purpose of this thread is to offer a reminder that while we as mods/admins aren't quick with our ax, the site still has rules that you agree to when you sign-up. And those rules, to be frank, are very basic in nature and in essence go back to the golden rule. Treat others with respect. If you do that, then you will be fine. There is nothing wrong with a healthy debate and sometimes things will be said, but its how you handle the debates that matter. If after a debate, you can look at that poster and realize that there is nothing personal involved, it is just two very passionate sports fans debating a topic, well then you've handled yourself appropriately. If you remember that, and most of the people here behave that way 95% of the time, then there is nothing wrong. The key is to remember the 5% of the time you don't, and move away from that. We aren't talking about banning the whole site, we are asking that you treat people with respect. Be cognizant of what you post and one well written post > 15 one liner posts. That isn't to say there isn't value to a one line post. Sometimes there is a purpose to it, but if it is just to say, you suck or idiot, well, don't make the post. For the post to be "stupid" it doesn't need your response, people will read it and figure it out and the lack of responses will push it down to the end of the board to never be seen/heard from again. One thing that I do have a problem with is if a person has an agenda or if they are a troll and it is important to realize you can be a White Sox fan and still be considered a troll. If your soul purpose of posting is to make a rise out of people, that is being a troll. 99% of you don't do that, but there are some on this board, who have gotten away with being a troll for far too long and I'll be frank, either cut it out or you'll be finding another place to post. And for those of you that fit in that category, you will be warned (and you will receive a notice from the mods/admins). No one in this category (like 2 or 3 posters) can say that they won't get an opportunity to prove themselves.

I really dont' get it. I watch Santiago and he has good stuff. He should be very good and he is the one guy that I'm extremely confused as to how Robin has handled him.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 18, 2012 -> 07:47 AM) I thought it was 30? 30 days for pitchers; 20 days for non-pitchers.

QUOTE (Cali @ Jul 17, 2012 -> 07:20 PM) A healthy Humber will do wonders for this team down the stretch. If somehow Danks can come back throwing strikes and his velocity up for August/September it would be a hell of a thing. Youk just doing his thing against his former team. And being clutch as hell. I believe in Phil. He's a solid starter and a valuable asset for this club. It will be big if he pitches more like the guy from last year. Additionally, it will be really big if Danks really is on the mend. I'm guessing he'll need at least 3 rehab starts down in the minors.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 18, 2012 -> 07:17 AM) How long can rehab stint last when starting at low levels? He could still be useful as a defensive/health replacement when rosters expand. My guess is, if all goes well, it is probably a month long rehab process. Only thing I'm curious about is normally doesn't a rehab max at 15 or 20 days? Is there some sort of an exception when its a longer injury you are coming back from?

Yoooooouk!!! Lets go Phil. Do your thing and get us a win!

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 17, 2012 -> 11:15 AM) Short term, yes. Humber is back. It doesn't sound like Floyd will be out long. Danks, no idea. I really think that long-term we should be fine on starters, so if I can flip Floyd (plus others) for an upgrade like Greinke, I do it. One thing I still have to consider is whether I can resign these guys. I really don't like the idea of mortgaging the future when long-term, we are still building up parts and getting younger is part of the reason the team has gotten here (albeit, the vets have came up huge this year as well). Plus, I'm sick of the payroll complaints and given current constraints, I don't want to deal 3 talented players who fit into our plans for a guy that leaves a year from now.

QUOTE (RZZZA @ Jul 17, 2012 -> 10:31 AM) ....what? The Bears are better in every way than they were last year. And they were 7-3 last year when the key pieces were healthy. The only way we don't make the playoffs this year is if key pieces get hurt again. Its football. It isn't that easy to make the playoffs and injuries are part of the game. Additionally, they are in a division with one of the best teams in football (if not the best), the Packers, and another very good young team (the Lions). It is a very talented team, but it is going to be a dogfight.

Sox are spending some money internationally. I like it, I like it a lot. First the draft and now this.

Wohoo. $18M a year seems fair and consistent with market terms.

Hopefully Floyd is okay in a few days to a week. With Humber coming back, it just means Axel for a little longer. I have faith in Humber.

HELL YES!

New reports out there that the Bulls will get a 5M TPE from the Hawks (and that Hinrich will not be part of the S&T). However, it sounds like there is still some stuff that has to be finalized on the Minnesota front.

QUOTE (ZoomSlowik @ Jul 13, 2012 -> 06:34 PM) And I'm saying it's not remotely worth taking that risk. The reward is that you get your backup center for a tolerable rate for two years before dumping him. The risk is that you just blew up your roster for a guy that is at best your 6th best player and 4th best big man and possibly even lower overall. The next question is, whether uncle Jerry will be willing to go into luxury tax territory for 2 years of that deal (or at least be willing to risk that). If he says he is, then you at least know you can resign Taj. This year the Bulls will be close, however, depending on how everything works out they may not even touch the luxury tax this year. However, the repeat offender price in yr 3 would be brutal. All stuff that I'm not privy to. IF the Bulls are making this decision and say, if we can't deal Asik we don't match Taj, then they should be running away as fast as possible. I don't know what the front office thinks, but my thought process is, can i trade him, will uncle jerry protect me if I can't trade him (so I can keep Taj).