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15 years later... Teemu Selänne returns to play in Winnipeg tonight. Very cool.

:cheers :cheers

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Dec 14, 2011 -> 11:29 AM) Look at the Astros selling high on a closer. With Bard in the rotation, and Papelbon gone, the BoSox definitely needed the bullpen help. I doubt he would close in Boston though. That is a very good trade for the Stros.

Man that sucks. Gotta feel bad for him and young Hawks fans who still might not have seen him play live since the Hawks were 'relevant'. It's been five years since Crosby played against us and six years since he played in Chicago (his rookie year). The last time he played against the Hawks was February 14th, 2007. (which was in Pittsburgh) He played 81 games in 2009-10. Only game that he missed that year was against.... yep... the Hawks. He played 77 games in 2008-09. One of those 5 games that he missed was against... da da da da... the Hawks. That is crazy.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 12, 2011 -> 01:56 PM) Hmmm, Stults threw 50 innings for the Dodgers in 09, might have caught him on TV, that's probably why. Maybe it's because he pitched a complete game against us a couple years back? I kinda remember that familiar name doing that I think he didn't give much up in hits, maybe like a run or two and this board going nuts. EDIT: Ya I just looked it up. Pitched a complete game, four hit shutout against us 3 years ago. A no stuff, no name lefty blanking us... Shocking.

QUOTE (PolishPrince34 @ Dec 12, 2011 -> 06:34 PM) Not a fan of Scheppers or Loux long history of shoulder and elbow. Surgery waiting to happen. I would pass on both-damage goods. I was a big fan of Scheppers at one time and wanted the sox to take him a couple years back. A small part of me would still love to see him here for some reason. Loux.. no thanks (great stuff though).

QUOTE (DirtySox @ Dec 12, 2011 -> 09:59 AM) In a heartbeat. Though I'd much prefer Banuelos. I'll take the stud catcher (or 1B/DH). Betances should be the only prospect KW can hold off on a bit. Yanks probably would then send Romine as a throw in or something. His mechanics scare me (not to mention he's already had surgery on his arm). Good potential none-the-less. In the end.. that's the type of deal you look for. I wouldn't mind Banuelos either though.

That Peyton Manning guy ain't bad either. Ask the Colts this year.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 12, 2011 -> 09:33 AM) I expect you to post at least 15 twitter updates in this thread. And to argue with you about 15 times in this thread. Happy B-Day Mike.

My god this Tebow love is sickening.

QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 12, 2011 -> 09:02 AM) I'd take any of those guys straight up for Danks. Same here and I'm Danks biggest fan on this site. If he's gone after this year, might as well get a prospect of that status.

Now they're saying Gordon is back on it and they submitted the report.. weird. If the Hornets get Gordon, that is a great trade for them. EDIT: Wojnarowski is stating that Gordon is included in the deal and Broussard is stating that he isn't. We'll see very soon.

Wow... CP3 going to the Clippers. Deal is close. Eric Gordon isn't involved like in an earlier report(s). T-Wolves unprotected pick also going to Clippers. What a steal if it happens. CP3-Gordon-Blake (I'll also shoutout DeAndre Jordan) Unreal.

That sucks for Matt Kemp.

QUOTE (ZoomSlowik @ Dec 8, 2011 -> 11:10 AM) I'm not terribly afraid of Shane Battier in Miami. He's a good but not great shooter with no other offensive skills and is strictly a small forward. They already had Mike Miller as a backup wing player too whenever he gets healthy. I guess that means Wade is the PG, Miller at the 2 and Battier as a backup SF/fill-in for when Lebron plays the 4? They'll have to get a bit more creative with their lineups to use him a lot considering they have few PG options and no legitimate centers. I'd have been a lot more worried if they picked up a solid option at one of those positions. I would like to know what you think of the Bulls getting Crawford. I know he has his pros and cons, and I have my mixed reviews on it (more pro after thinking of it, especially the the options out there), but would like to pick your b-ball knowledge a bit on this potential move.

Might not see Terry's dad post here anymore, but best of luck to the Doyles.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Dec 8, 2011 -> 11:35 AM) Ramirez is not a player you build around. Agreed. That is not insane to think about.

Wow.. did not see this comming.

QUOTE (zenryan @ Dec 8, 2011 -> 08:06 AM) his post is equivalent to striking out in T-Ball. Glad to see someone else (am sure there's others) that thought of him as "highly" as I did.

Probably the best appreciation thread we've had on this site since Frank left. I have words.. but I can't type them all like Q did so it's like I have none anyway. Mark.. you will be very missed.

No words for this... my second favorite player ever (Frank of course is the first) and now he's gone. This was KW's doing here. Mark should have retired here. We all knew this was going to happen, but it really is a kick in the balls to officially see it. Gonna miss my favorite sox pitcher ever and a guy who has battled adversity all his career as a no name/stuff/chance 38th round pick.

Take your talents to South Beach. Everyone is doing it now-a-days.

Really good dude. he's done well for himself on beating the odds when he was once a failed position player (not to mention has a very hot wife. ). Best of luck in Toronto Sergio.

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Dec 7, 2011 -> 09:28 AM) I've clearly stated my opinion in PHT recently. I think it's a perfect time to let Buehrle walk, but he'll only be proving himself a complete hypocrite if he signs somewhere far from St. Louis for a huge sum of money/years. ... So? Who in the world isn't a hypocrite? Hell, we got one of the biggest ones GM'ing our team right now. The man has pitched his ass off for 10+ years with us, won a ring, and actually took less cash with us during his last pending FA year if you remember when he had a bigger market for pitching hungry teams to stay here. Hey, he had a change of heart. Maybe it was his wife who influenced his decision? We don't know. Can't fault the guy in either case for wanting to cash in for his last big contract. It is entirely in his right to test the waters. If KW didn't have all these huge contracts here, he probably stays (especially with JR adoring him as much as Konerko).

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Dec 7, 2011 -> 09:23 AM) Huh? What does this have to do with me? Just rememeber a post in a thread (not sure which) from both of you about Buehrle. Bucket is also a guy here who has his source(s) on this site. Both of you guys (along with a couple others) are excellent feedbacks on inside info.