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QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 06:33 AM) For all this talk about his education, I'd be willing to bet that his Stanford communications degree was much more difficult to obtain than Manning's Tennessee communications degree, why isn't that being discussed at length. Manning doesn't seem like the sharpest tool in the shed outside of football. You might be the first person that I've ever seen say that. From all accounts, he is pretty damn smart outside of football as well. (as well as his brother, now their personalities... yea I'd rather watch paint dry) He is no Alex Smith however. That guy is brilliant. QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jan 20, 2014 -> 09:19 AM) I also think much of Peyton's quoted intelligence comes from the fact that he shreds defenses like a paper shredder. Over the last 10 years, Peyton Manning led teams are 125-35 and his QB rating is 102.9. The one year he was injured and did not play, his team went 2-14. The dude is one of the smartest quarterbacks in NFL history. I don't think anyone has ever said the dude is one of the smartest people in the world, or that he even has average intelligence outside of football. I don't think we have the capability of knowing that. The dude memorized the entire Colts playbook in one week after being drafted. I mean, that's almost unheard of.

I hope Denver mops the floor with them mostly because that will hopefully shut up once and for all the Boston/media/even some neutral fans who think Brady is better than Manning all time.. such a f***ing joke. Plus, Pete Carroll is a piece of s***.

QUOTE (Knuckles @ Jan 19, 2014 -> 09:29 AM) 5 more days fellas.. Seriously I just want this to be over. Sure it'll be worth it if we land this guy, but it's dragged on long enough.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jan 19, 2014 -> 01:21 AM) ESPN just said that PG's dunk > Vince's Dunk Contest dunk. While similar, VC's was smoother. I understand his was in a dunk contest and not a game, but at best it's a tie. PG can't touch Vince in overall athleticism I can careless what anyone says and I've back that up for years. I've said it in the past, Vince Carter could of been one of the best SGs (even arguable top 10 player) ever if he had even an ounce of work ethic and gave two s***s about the game.

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jan 18, 2014 -> 12:36 AM) I thought Jeremy Reed was the future of CF. You thought? YOU THOUGHT?!?! I have an autographed baseball when I went to a Barons game just before I joined this board, knightni sent me a card of his after I nearly won the PTC game and had the man's name as my screen name for years on this site (J.Reedfan8) because I was convinced he was going to be a star. I've been right and wrong about numerous prospects in the past, but I was dead wrong on Reed. (although I always felt Seattle's hitting coach ruined his mechanics the next season after he got his cup of coffee and performed very well) I guess I let what I seen as a youngster get to my head with numerous guys, especially him. (although I was totally right about Chris Young, sorry Jason ) I was wrong about Swisher as well as Danny Richar being potentially good. And I see noone here yet is willing to talk about the Brandon Allen trade huh?

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Jan 17, 2014 -> 06:44 AM) Scott Podsednik was a terrible baserunner, people complain about De Aza's baserunning but Podsednik was the king of making outs on the base paths. In 2005 Pods made 46 outs after reaching base (23CS+14PO+9OOB). You know you done f***ed up when you get Kalapse out of hiding to post.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jan 14, 2014 -> 08:14 AM) Best AAAA pitcher in the world? He is definitely a #1 in AAA. Would be nice to see a few of our affiliate teams make the playoffs with certain prospects on them. The Knights were bad last year. Hopefully with their best pitcher returning and some of the other acquisitions they made and certain prospects getting better, they can make a run at, at least... the wildcard. Now with all that said.. let's pray he never sees the bigs with us again. (barring a s***load of pitching injuries or the sox in the toilet again for a top pick)

Outstanding signing for the Charlotte Knights.

QUOTE (dasox24 @ Jan 12, 2014 -> 01:56 AM) Second, I feel like the only other obvious choice is naming him Rock Raines. That's what I was thinking as well. Or at least Raines' first name Timothy. (Tim) Maybe Frank as the middle name.

Not a bad thought, especially with Frank being elected in the hall of fame and all. (as well as Paulie's last hurrah and Abreu being the biggest international signing we've had in our franchise)

I must be out of loop about Bagwell. Other than being Ken Caminiti's good friend and teammate who he trained with at times in the off-seasons (although Ken himself said he used him when he got to San Diego and his numbers spiked in SD and also the state of Texas being a gold mine with PEDs back in the day so even Biggio has been questioned), I can't find a report or even strong allegations that he took roids. Hell, even his body change doesn't seem to be drastic at all. He's the one player I am stumped about the accusations, other than those. His numbers didn't take a "trajectory arc down", which you normally see when a player is taking them as he ages (or is that when he's clean?). Now, he might of used them in 95 back when he first started weight lifting, but that doesn't explain his 94 year when he wasn't quite as big yet. http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/...r-jeff-bagwell/ http://www.examiner.com/article/jeff-bagwe...-steroid-rumors http://blogs.thescore.com/mlb/2010/12/29/j...t-use-steroids/ http://www.jeffpearlman.com/the-blinders-o...-andy-deshaies/ Here's his interview a few years ago addressing it. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/hof11/columns/story?id=5963276 Again, not saying he did or didn't cause even I have my doubts but it's odd... seems as of now (and I say that because MLB is still not releasing full names), he's a victim of the assumption.

Under the radar first ballot unfortunately, thanks to the two Brave pitchers.

My favorite white sox player of all time. My second favorite player ever next to Griffey Jr. I nearly teared up when I heard this.

QUOTE (RibbieRubarb @ Jan 8, 2014 -> 10:06 AM) Considering the Steroid or PED era could traced back as early as 1986. He shouldn't be voting for Morris either based on his criteria. BTW...Nice to be back. Wow.. nice to see you again Ribbie.

Die thread! Die!

Handzus and Hossa named to Slovakia. (both will wear the A in the Olympics) Sweden just announced their roster now. Hjalmarsson, Oduya and Kruger named to Team Sweden.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jan 7, 2014 -> 04:50 AM) LOL sources As Row pointed out, they offered him an extension just last week. They wanted to keep him, but Luol thought he was worth Josh Smith money, actually more. That sealed his fate. Like I said, that was not too long ago Bulls were in on keeping him. Two weeks later, things changed. Still better than any rumor/prediction you've ever said on this site.

Outstanding trade. Apparently the Bulls were doing some postering to try and nab more. Can't say it didn't work. Glad they changed their chance, although not being serious with an offer might of made this not surprising.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jan 6, 2014 -> 01:15 PM) Dinner with GarPax? Not telling. But if there's news to report, I will make sure I give my interview to Flapship right away.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jan 6, 2014 -> 01:04 PM) The Bulls’ game-plan for the immediate future is coming into focus. League sources with knowledge of Chicago’s plans say that they’ll definitely be looking to deal Luol Deng before the Feb. 20 trading deadline. Deng is a free agent this summer and the Bulls don’t want to pay him anything close to top dollar. The second part of their house-cleaning: They intend on using their amnesty move this coming summer to part ways with Carlos Boozer. Boozer is scheduled to make $16.8 million next season. As we reported earlier, Derrick Rose has caught wind of the plans and is none too thrilled about being part of a rebuilding project. Tom Thibodeau won’t be very happy with it, either. http://m.nydailynews.com/1.1566399 No time like the present, Bulls... Unless the Bulls FO suddenly changed their minds from the past week or two from whom I've talked to, I'm not buying this B.S.

more at link...

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jan 6, 2014 -> 08:35 AM) Ha, not sure what happened. Meant to say that I don't believe the Sox are in a position to be trading away young resources like this in any form. They need to be stockpiling those. This is the kind of move you make when you are trying to put the team over the top, not to merely add a piece. Plus, I really don't like how high they'd be buying on Castro either. I just don't think it makes sense. Agreed 100%.

Thank god I'm off. But.. I literally have no food at home (no grocery shopping) to truly be a bum. Decisions...

QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jan 2, 2014 -> 05:50 PM) Depends if you mean in terms of contract they actually signed, because I'd take Mike Trout and his contract over anyone in baseball, by a large margin. He has been worth almost $100M in his first two years. LOL, insane. Meh, you'd start with Longoria first as far as hitters.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jan 3, 2014 -> 08:41 AM) Of course, the last pitcher the Sox drafted in the first round before Sale was Poreda, so who knows if they know what they're actually doing there and in the developmental portion of the minors. Scouting staff was still a bit different back then. I believe the whole "agenda" of change from their usual philosophy was the draft two years later with the Mitchell selection (although some would argue which the top 10 pick, Beckham selection a year before) not to mention the hiring of some new scouts/firing of a few/switching locations of other scouts/etc. In fact, the scout who recommended Poreda was technically "demoted" from scouting more of the Eastern states.