Buehrle>Wood

Yeah this seems like the end of the bullpen sports bar. Lame if so.

That's how we know were close though

Still an hour to go until the opening ceremonies. That's where its be announced. Not that I expect it to...

Pretty much impression I'm getting. Surprised at the negative reaction here.

Speaking of wrestling, you guys would all be marks. You're all getting worked by Hahn

This sounds like opposite of tampering expectations

Reuters reporting Realmuto to Dodgers is getting closer.

Random Twitter account from last night mentioned it. I think it came from somewhere before that though. Probably here.

Someone has to go through the table.

Not that I think anything is happening, but I would definitely disagree with that part.

The reaction at the opening ceremony to the announcement of the Kenny Lofton signing was bonkers. It was awesome. Never will forget that.

I read more Cubs articles during their fest than I have for the rest of their offseason combined. They got a lot of play in airwaves and print because of the fest. I wasnt seeking any of it out but you couldnt help but come across it. There is, after all, a reason why so many media members flock to it. Not sure why you're trying to pretend otherwise.

Soxfest is a big deal that you're really underselling with this post. All the media will be there. Itll be on TV. Everyone in the organization will be there. You should go if you have a ticket. Theres a reason these expensive tickets sell out. If not please give one to me. That said I dont think any move is happening because of Soxfest.

Yankees reached an agreement with Ottavino last week. It wasnt made official until late yesterday. Machado's contract is going to be far more complex that a middle relievers. The timing wouldnt actually be a big deal, but yeah theres no chance that's actually what happened.

No, he outright said it. Note this is in the Joc thread.

I'd be first in line for the Turkeys autograph. I remember one year they announced changing the name of Comiskey Park to US Cellular Field. Why they chose Soxfest and thought they would be happy about it...I dont know.

If Gio is a soxfest surprise they really need to hold back the announcement or dont announce it there.

Thsle soxfest surprise is a yearly conspiracy. Thank Kenny Lofton. Nothing has ever come of it since then but every year the rumor will come along anyways.

Soxfest has had single signers in the past...but yeah usually that's reserved for top players. Weird theyd do it with Alonso.

12 mil per year ain't bad at all

People will vote the death and that's fair. But Halladay was just a lot more dominant at his peak and that makes it easier to remember. Two time Cy Young and finished in the top 3 five times. Mussina finished top 3 once and of course never won one. I dont think he was ever the best pitcher on his team during the Yankee years.

I know its largely a terrible 1 to 1 comparison but pretty funny to think Baines is the worst hall of Famer ever while Rivera is being celebrated as a deserving 1st unanimous HoF while both are worth the same fWAR.

They signed Kenneth Faried but dont have an open roster spot. Waiving him and he stays on their books for this year.

Oh damn they're cutting him

Bulls trade for Carmelo. Reinsdorf gets his guy