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Glad to see you back Caufield!!!

I thoroughly enjoy the Olympics.

I like bad bunny but this is awful.

This is fair. you are buying low - and the upside is real.

Expiring contract - clearly the market wasn't there. They are getting an interesting RFA (who was a pretty young lotto pick and maybe has some longer term upside) plus the 2nd rounders. For years AKME ruined this thing - but right now - I'm quite pleased with what I'm seeing. No one is looking for roster fit - but they are finding ways to ensure they retain more assets and flexibility, whether swapping UFAs for RFA's or buying picks (and ultimately turning that into a pretty solid upside flyer in Ivey). Bottom line - this isn't a good team by any stretch and roster construction (in terms of on court match) isn't what they seem to be going with. But they have TONS of flexibility at this point and without a big, they seem to be in a path to tank. The other piece is - Charlotte is right behind the Bulls - so this helps the tank. I caveat - Bulls could always leverage that flexibility and swing for a star or two. I have zero faith in this front office - but the pure isolation of what is happening the past few days, is refreshing and seems to actually make sense. Unfortunately it is following a 7 year run (or however long it was) of being absolute garbage.

In isolation - these were good deals so far. They don't have the draft picks I would like - but they have a young core and tons of cap space and all of their picks. They also have many flippable players. I'm not saying teams will love it - but if a star was out there - you take a combo of 2 or 3 of these young players plus a combo of FRP and you can swing big and get someone, still have flexibility and have some talent on the roster. Do I think this front office can do it? No. Will they do the above and than package it for the wrong player...probably. Ie they Vuc concept was a good one - that sort of package can transform a team - they just didn't pick the right player to do it. You got to sit back idle a bit - and make big swings when the elite players get disgruntled.

He was first player in MLB history for have 7 straight seasons of .300, 20hr, 100 rbi, and 100 walks. I also believe he was first with 400 home runs (and all time leader) and 1st two time MVP in franchise history! He has a million firsts - this was not a fluke - this was done on purpose.

They have to move White at least...other than that I'm okay if there is no action if it is because we see a front office change

I think they will still sign a starter.

Good move overall - this is the type of grinding I like to see front office do.

I’d have Hicks out of the pen and see if he can harness his stuff in short stints. Does he still have his elite velocity?

Or the market out there didn’t value it the same as this offer? So Sox decided better use of money. Mets didn’t seem to care about the cash.

Very solid - now let’s get a pitcher that maybe can be flipped.

I don't think that place has the right culture where you'd want to go. Minter is a really bright young mind and Doyle is going to get to do his thing and has an all pro QB. If he does well - he'll be a head coach in 3 years (if he wants it). I think BJ doesn't stand in the way - will be interesting to see where he goes and I wish Doyle best of luck.

They still have a long ways to go - but they are not anywhere close to the worst JR franchise / worse franchise in Chicago. Bulls are in such a worse spot. Sox actually feel like they are in the best position in a long time - with a new owner looming (and at this point - I have to assume anything is better) combined with at least what is an improving farm system and development org. But they are still a ways off and I would like nothing more than see them ink Gio to a 1 and 1 type deal (tradeable asset) and/or someone else. None of those moves prevent you from getting the 11th pick in the draft (which is best club can do) and I'd also like to see us find ways for the org to acquire some more draft picks / international money in the future. But more than anything - combo of a new owner and improving system (combined with a golden opportunity upcoming in this year(s) draft - and Its best I have felt in a long time (even though the major league club will still be very very bad).

So this date 45 years ago was when we signed up for pure misery at Sox fans. Really can't underestimate how unfortunate JR's run has been to 2 of my big 3 franchise(s).

I really wish at this point the bulls would bring Thibs in. Feels like the franchise was cursed as soon as they kicked him to the curb. Donovan has been here longer than Thibs. If nothing else - let Thibs create the culture for a few years and get this thing to turn and replace him with a different coach in 4 years. Or make him the president and let him bring in a GM etc. Anything is better than the clowns we have. I’d rather bring back Gar.

In fairness, everyone in baseball said the same thing.

I love the standard he sets and the directness in how he speaks and he doesn’t without naming names but still being very clear.

Never thought he’d end up being a salary dump but it is what it is at this point. I’d have kept him and hoped his talent would have matched but I get it. Robert always seemed to work hard and I wish him best in New York. Wish they would have eaten some salary but maybe it didn’t get much? But I’d like to see them invest somewhere - but maybe they just front ran the one free agent signing?

I think we see defense stay similar - loss of turnovers will be offset by a better D. Offensively I think they will be better. Overall though tougher completion and a few less breaks - but I see it kind of of setting each other. The big thing is can Caleb take that big step and obviously do we see the same from some of the offensive weapons. I believe the talent is there, the want is their and the staff to push them is there!

It sucks - Moore made a mistake just as Loveland did on the 2nd pick. Both of those are huge plays of wideout and TE make right read. That said it happens and it is still year 1. There was clearly a miscommunication and Moore still willed himself to play through injured and was otherwise having a pretty darn good game and a good final stretch of the season. The way this year ended set a great launch point but I also think there a ton of coachable moments and growth opportunities to come from the loss on the offensive side of the ball and I hope after they let their bodies rest we see Caleb put in a ton of work on enhancing his footwork and clubs (ie better use of touch vs power) while also continuing to advance his mastery of the offense. Similarly I hope the whole offensive skill positions continue to put their work in - work the juggs - lots of work with Caleb and lots of work on mastery of the various reads. I expect a big jump from Rome, Luther and Loveland and I think Moore and Kmet still have valuable roles if we keep them - but my guess is one might be traded. At same time Jahdae Walker should be putting in the work too and I’m sure they’ll try another late end weapon too but I expect offense isn’t going to get much new investment this offseason and that is okay. Defensively I think we will see massive change and in draft they should be moving around and just targeting best available defensive player…I trust defensive staff to develop these guys and could see a scenario where it starts slow with lots of new faces and than you see real ascension as season goes. But also - thanks for this team for making it a fun season, hopefully one that we look back at 5 and 10 years from now as the start of a special era in Bears football!!!

Fun season. They had so many chances and a tough way to loose but now leverage that as the next step of the learning process. I expect more growth next year but a lot of work ahead. Caleb and offense have a lot to continue to improve on and defensively the front office and coaching staff are going to be busy. Will be interesting to see what they do at LT too.

Let’s go bears!!! 🐻

Agree - they are doing a press conference for a non-roster invite.