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QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Feb 25, 2016 -> 06:40 PM) Why would the A's traded for him then. Would be stupid to trade for him and turn around to trade him. Maybe they trade him later but highly doubt the would now. If the Sox wanted Coughlin then why didn't the trade for him. From the A's perspective? That's easy. Why not? Doesn't seem like they gave up anything of value. Basically got a quality mlb player for next to nothing. Even if it is a big position of strength for them, why not do that deal? Cubs perspective is more confusing, but as has been stated, timing probably forced them.

QUOTE (fathom @ Feb 25, 2016 -> 06:35 PM) The A's have no need for him. They have Davis and Reddick on the corners. It would make sense if they get back a better player than who they gave up. I do wonder if Cubs had to rush trade in order to sign Fowler today. Oh I think that was definitely the case. It randomly broke an hour or so before the Fowler news broke and it was a real head scratcher at the time. With Orioles breathing down Fowlers back it made sense to put the contract in ink while they could and not worry about Coughlin's return.

Wouldn't rule out Coughlin getting flipped again. Hope sox would be in on that.

Cubs front office the goattttt

It's the fakest story of all time.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Feb 25, 2016 -> 12:17 AM) http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2016...at-Donald-Trump Are Republicans finally coming up with a plan to beat Donald Trump? Good article. Rubio hasn't attacked Trump even close to what you would think for someone in his position. Kind of makes me think he's going for the VP bid. Of course I believe the reason he is polling second is that he has strayed away from Trump. Do it at your own peril. It hasn't worked for anyone else. No idea why it'd work for Mr. Roboto.

Condi Rice could become the most powerful person in politics if she earned to. She'd be an obvious choice if she ever wants to get back into politics, but it doesn't seem like it. She did give a great speech at the 2012 convention. No way would Trump go back to Hadley after their war of words. Kelly Ayotte seems to want the job. But she probably has to worry about her own campaign first. Scott Brown is the name that keeps coming up over and over again, but I don't see it after he's lost twice in a row. Susana Martinez would check off a few boxes if that's the goal.

I like how front page of espn.com today was how D Rose was back. So fitting he sits out. My only worry is the article that replaced it was about Chris Sale.

Glad you brought up turnout. That's a huge story that no one seems to be talking about. Republican turnout is absolutely shattering the previous records across the board. Is it Trump? Anti-Trump? Simple hate for the Dems? Democrat turnout on the other hand is way down compared to 2008. I guess there's no inspirational candidate there.

Trying to find the most presidential candidate is exactly why they are where they are right now.

Republican hispanics also do hate illegals more than anyone in a lot of cases. Trump playing into that.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Feb 24, 2016 -> 01:37 PM) Everybody except Bernie is running on racist platform. Trump just isn't trying to disguise it. Yet Bernie has somehow manged to have the most racist following I've seen. Incredible what they've done to that man.

Not ignoring history at all. In fact, looking at past results is exactly why I came to the conclusion that it is over. Last night Trump got votes in Nevada than everyone combined in 2012. People are coming out for him. Every man to win in South Carolina except one to get the nomination. He's doing better than McCain and Mitt at the same juncture. It's not super tuesday, right, but that's in a week and it's going to be a bloodbath for Trump. He leads 10 of 14 states and a lot of those by double digits. His "closest" lead, hes still up 7 points. He's pulled within 1 point of Cruz in the big one, Cruz' home state of Texas. He's -300 at the sportsbook and that's about to go way up next Tuesday. If you truly dont think hes winning the nomination, you can go make a lot of money. He's going to get the nomination short of him killing someone on live tv. Considering he got the pope to back down to him, that may not be enough. As for Hillary in the general, he beats her in the most recent national poll. Now, national polls this early mean nothing, but figure I'd point it out. His plan vs her will be simple, take her down like Bernie has by painting her as corrupt. The difference is Trump has 1000x the ammo. Every time hes on TV, he's going to shout from the rooftops I bribed you and you accepted them...over....and over....and over...and over again. That will never stop once they're 1 on 1.

I wonder what would happen if the rumors came true and he named Jim Webb as his running mate. Hurt more than it could help?

QUOTE (illinilaw08 @ Feb 24, 2016 -> 10:51 AM) Trump may historically be moderate on a lot of issues. He certainly hasn't campaigned on that. The only "moderate" moment I can think of from him in this campaign cycle was in the debate in SC when he put the Iraq blame on GWB. What am I missing here? The only thing that he's really far right on is immigration reform. Other than that I think he leans moderate right to outright left. The immigration plans with him what grab the headlines, and he doesn't want to stop that He seems pro-campaign finance reform or at least mentions routinely how broken the system is. I'm not even sure where to put that on the political spectrum anymore since everyone is bought and paid for. You'd think that'd have a big appeal to Bernie supporters if he doesn't win. He wants to stay out of Syria and the middle East on the whole. He's with Obama on ending the Cuba embargo. For medical MJ. For minimum wage reform. I've heard him talk positively about unions but not sure where he really stands there. Either way feel like he's more pro than your average Republican. Wants to tax wall-street. He's made it a priority in his campaign to talk about womens wage issues. I don't think a "normal" Republican candidate could ever get away with a lot of these issues.

Trump is moderate on a lot of issues so they are not the problem. The problem is making sure the hard right gives him support as they are the base. Republicans ultimately show up to vote no matter, so I don't think it'll be a big deal.

Does the Show ever stop letting you download new rosters? I see no reason to buy the new one then.

Carson voters will all go to trump. They're besties and both anti-establishment. Trump already besting cruz and Rubio combined. It's over. Cruz voters aren't going to Rubio either when he drops. Kasich staying in helps Trump, but Cruz and Carson hurt him.

Kasich didn't campaign in Nevada. His plan was always for super tuesday. It won't work but he's not dropping out either. Everyone get aboard the Trump train.

https://www.reddit.com/r/baseball/comments/...ittyelgato12_i/ Talked about on the Score this morning. This gives the impression that Cooper is locked in with basically every pitcher in the organization, if he's willing to give time to a 27th rounder. I mean Katz is probably like 75th on the organizational depth chart. Pretty cool, and perhaps an insight to Coops power and insight here.

Like it matters

QUOTE (fathom @ Feb 23, 2016 -> 05:57 PM) Seems like a storyline to me. Video out there of Reigns likely blading Byron Saxton got caught giving him a blood packet. I bet that ends up with him in hot water. Some long term spoilers:

WWE announced that Roman Reigns underwent surgery today in Tampa for a broken nose that was suffered during the brawl with HHH at the end of Raw last night. Not many details were listed in the story at WWE.com.

Listening to the Observer podcast was really interesting this am. Hinted that Shades been back 1 day and there's a power struggle already. The low ratings, inuries, etc may have been a shoot or life intimidating art. Then later it was mentioned there was a good reason hhh wasn't in the opening segment. I'm not sure if it has to do with what I mentioned in the first paragraph ("There's a lot going on there) or if hhh is turning face. Trips definitely acted like a more of a face last night, even regardless of the crowd reaction.

Disagree. His acting is horrendous. He cannot cut a promo. Watch his first backstage promo last night re:Ambrose. So so bad. He can get over when he doesn't talk much and is just a badass. That's not his character anymore though.