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QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Jan 2, 2018 -> 09:54 PM) Is this a "real life" fantasy league, or a baseball simulation like like OOTP or BMO? I've been really interested in doing the latter again. Miss the OOTP days. Had some good times with a few here (Slav, wite, heads, steve, dbaho, badger, zoom, etc) with that. Have an itch to do it again myself.

That's abad ass last name he's got.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 2, 2018 -> 11:42 AM) I dont see how McDaniels can ask for control of the 53 man roster after the dumpster fire he left in his wake in Denver. I would give him input, but there would be no way in hell i would cede control. Agreed on the control part, but let's not hold what he did 9 years ago as a 32 year old head coach as the end all. From all accounts, he has really matured now and there's no questioning his pedigree as a tactician.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jan 2, 2018 -> 11:28 AM) Doesn't McDaniels want control over the 53? I believe so (which he had in Denver and Belichick has now) so that may hit a snag there since Pace has already said he is the one who will have control in his presser.

QUOTE (kwolf68 @ Jan 1, 2018 -> 09:17 PM) Need Floyd to develop and Trubiskey to be a franchise guy, but after Pace's lackluster 2015 draft class where he really only got one good player, he has landed some players to build around. That said he has made his share of gaffs as well....he needs a killer draft and off-season, starting with nailing down a great coach. He didn't have alot of his guys (scouts, personnel, etc) yet. Bears hired him so late in the draft process. I don't put the '15 draft on him as much as others do.

Won in both my leagues!! Amazing finish. One of the leagues I knew I'd do well (duh, Todd Gurley) but in my other league I lost David Johnson, Dalvin Cook, Greg Olsen (most of the year), Zeke Elliott was suspended at a crucial time, etc. and I still somehow pulled it out.

Congrats to Wite! #theymadeit

Dunn played well, Lauri was decent and the Bulls lose. Can't ask for a better game and result than that.

Can we fire Loggins first and then Fox? Yikes. Oh, and Browns about to join the Lions in the 0-16 category.

QUOTE (Soha @ Dec 30, 2017 -> 03:26 PM) I'm going to guess that Baltimore would view it as more than a rental, with Machado likely resigning with the Red Sox. He absolutely hates Boston though, but money talks. Would be interesting (with him there and him in that clubhouse).

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 30, 2017 -> 12:18 PM) Were people really thinking Meredith would be back? I thought there was talk of his injury being career threatening or ending. That was Zach Miller. Meredith should be fine come training camp.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 29, 2017 -> 10:45 PM) Ideally on the FA market you sign your #2 and #3 receivers. Your first round draft pick should be the best receiver available, and you should consider another receiver in round 3 or 4 with where this roster is. If some of that works out, by 2020 you've fully rebuilt this corps, but it's going to take time and coaching. You don't need THAT many WR's. Sign one of those FA guys, draft a Will Fuller type burner in the draft (preferably later round) and let Meredith (who alot of us, including the Bears, like alot) come back and be a #2 type. I wouldn't be opposed to resigning Wright and have him be your #4 either, depending on what people think of Kevin White ever being healthy.. Bears really need to protect Mitch. Gotta get OL addressed as well as help for Floyd at DE. Probably CB with one of Fuller and/or Prince walking and LB. We need OL, DE, CB with WR of course and then hope Shaheen takes a big step next season.

Markkanen was a beast in this game. Oh... and good lord Russ....

QUOTE (Sleepy Harold @ Dec 29, 2017 -> 09:54 AM) Jeff Passan @JeffPassan now Source: Wade Davis' deal with the Rockies is for three years and $52M. It's the highest per-year salary ever for a relief pitcher. With a 4th year option. Deal can go up to 66 million. Can't say I blame the guy.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Dec 28, 2017 -> 11:09 PM) Let's not have another Tatis, Jr. fiasco. Neither Matt Rose or "some other college player" is 17 years old if they were dealt.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Dec 28, 2017 -> 10:12 PM) That Eddie Olczyk guy is pretty all right. Dale Tallon was better if we're going there.

Gotta say it again, Burish is an amazing analyst. Just a natural there. Already the best one by far from the retired Hawks.

At this rate, even Young and Bamba are gonna be pipe dreams.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Dec 27, 2017 -> 05:48 PM) I'm talking about the shape that team is currently in and the direction it's heading. SF has some bad contracts and no farm. Their fans are in for a long rebuild when it happens. I'll gladly take 3 championships in 7 years and being in the dweller for a while.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Dec 27, 2017 -> 07:49 AM) As long as Jerry keeps Kenny around, Ichiro can always have a spot on the roster here. Seriously. A KW move if I've ever seen one. Would be pretty cool as a fan though and for the players. And he would have "White Sox" team name as part of his HOF plaque forever.

Warm it up Kris.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Dec 23, 2017 -> 08:19 PM) Very possible, but his Marlins ownership may ruin that chance quickly Very true. The dude literally had the media, fans, etc by the balls at one point. Thought he would've been the first because of that (even if there were/are more deserving players) plus he was a Yankee. This ownership ordeal might just cost him that though. Still a first ballot through and through though.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Dec 23, 2017 -> 05:50 PM) There are still a few grumpy old men left who refuse to vote anyone in on their first ballot, even Junior was left off 3 ballots. As they start cleaning out the voter roll, we should have a unanimous guy sometime in the near future. I strongly believe it'll be Jeter when he's eligible.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Dec 20, 2017 -> 07:59 AM) Kyle Long was in pretty bad shape when they shut him down. He just had neck surgery And still has 2 more surgeries to go. Reminds me alot of Tommie Harris. Potential hall of fame type player who might/will be ruined by injuries.

QUOTE (ptatc @ Dec 18, 2017 -> 09:27 PM) Anyone who can comeback to pitch in the MLB after that injury and surgery is one tough MFer, has my respect and is an ultimate competitor. Still got the picture of it as my avatar to this day from his surgery.