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Sam Smith just nixed the Kirk Hinrich for expiring rumor. However, if the Bulls are able to get a draft pick (maybe top 5 or 7 protected from Minny) than I think that would be enough (on top of the expiring contracts) to make something happen.

Plus if that Hughes trade went down you'd be getting two different expiring deals which makes it easier to pull of a blockbuster trade if the Bulls eventually decide they'd rather make a big move at next years trade deadline to get that final piece. If Pax can pull this s*** off, he'll be looking really f***ing good in my eyes.

Another rumor per David Aldridge Hughes contract is an asset in terms of 2010 but in this deal they would still be okay for 2010. Basically put if they pull this and the Hinrich deals off (combined with the trade already made) and the team will be essentially set to add in the missing piece in 2010 (ie the star to go along Rose which would move Deng to the ideal 3rd scorer spot and hopefully Tyrus and Noah have developed into a nice 4/5.

Rumor that Hinrich might be on his way to Minnesota for expiring contracts (Jason Collins and an unknown).

This is a phenomenal deal for the Bulls.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Feb 18, 2009 -> 12:06 PM) The latest trade rumor just reported on 670 is Hinrich for Chris Kaman. That works for me. Oh wow, I love Hinrich but he'd be replaced with the Great Kaman. WOOT WOOT.

QUOTE (scenario @ Feb 18, 2009 -> 09:07 AM) It's unlikely McCarthy ever participated in an Angels spring training. He played in college (at Yale) in 2002. Their season ends around April 25th. Then after getting drafted, he was assigned to a rookie league that began play in late June. Meanwhile, Jenks was in a full season league that year that started in early April. So, where would their paths have crossed? Jenks said he has never met the guy and has no idea who he is. So, it seems like McCarthy is simply embellishing things he may have heard and acting like he was there... which appears to be a lie designed to help sell his book... and nothing more. All of the minor leaguers will be out at spring training and than the guys that end up playing in short-season stick around and play in extended spring training (which is supposed to be just awful). extended spring is also where minor leaguers who are still rehabbing stay as well.

Ya, gotta give Steff some credit!!!

So is it too late in the game for someone to hire Leach?

Assuming I can get time off I'll be there.

This would be badass. If Contreras is healthy he's a legit #5.

Big Bad Bobby Jenks is a-ok in my book. He's really turned into a class act and I hope that right arm of his stays healthy for a long time and that he sets some save records with the White Sox!!!

Wow, I need to shut up about all my Lickliter love.

A lot of talk that Jason Richardson might be coming to Chicago with Larry Hughes being included in the deal. This is because of Richardson's recent problems in Phoenix and most believe a change in scenery is necessary. All I know is Rose, Richar, Deng, Amare, Noah is a pretty damn good starting 5. No word as to how legitimate this portion of the rumor is but it would definately solve some serious problems in Chicago. And of course Gordon still fits into the mix as well. In fact, Chicago could at times go with an incredibly agressive front 5 with Rose/Gordon/Richard/Deng/Amare all on the court at once.

The Bulls were also going to be sending along one of there trade exceptions.

This is updated as of an hr or so ago. Gooden, Tyrus, and Thabo is what the rumored package is to be.

If the Suns don't want to trade him, what else can the bulls do? I still want Kaman bad.

QUOTE (Cubano @ Feb 15, 2009 -> 08:09 PM) No, pleaseeeeeeeee! Hire him as a pitching coach in the minors if he wants that. He will have injures real or not because his old body can not take it anymore. Agreed. If you want to bring El Duque in, bring him in a mentoring role as a coach.

I can't wait until the end of March when I'm out there.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Feb 12, 2009 -> 01:31 PM) If he's fouled on a missed shot, it does not count as an attempt. I'll take Lebron at the end of the game over Kobe any day. Nor does it count as a make, which is my point. I want to know how many game winning opportunities has he converted (going to the line and sinking a couple free throws should count too).

He may miss a high percentage, but he also ends up going to the line quite often as well. No one is going to tell me that right now if the game was on the line that they would want anyone other than Kobe with the ball in there hands.

QUOTE (santo=dorf @ Feb 10, 2009 -> 08:25 PM) Called it. I bet you would "freaking" love it if the Angels signed him for dirt cheap. That GMj contract looks REALLY bad now. That would be a nice signing and your right, that GMJ deal is awful looking. I always thought Dunn would be a good fit in Anaheim. I don't like Dunn that much but his power would be a much welcome addition in Anaheim.

Honestly, there won't be any updates to this until the Sox have moved one of there outfielders/DH's. And if they don't, there is no way Abreu is coming here unless the Sox plan on moving Quentin to CF.

Great call Easy!!!

I would freaking luv if if the Sox found a way to get Manny. The guy is an all time fav and the greatest run producer EVER.