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I keep reading Jenks' comments, and I really don't think they're that bad. Every other player seems to say that the drama between Ozzie and KW was a distraction, so it's not like that should have set Ozzie off.

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Feb 26, 2011 -> 10:21 PM) These public pissing matches have to stop. All they're doing is letting both these guys dig bigger holes for themselves. The only concern I have in any of this really is if Jenks starts going off on the former Sox players and throwing them under the bus for certain things, etc. I don't think anyone ever thought Jenks was 100% sober, etc., so none of this is a shock.

Considering Ozzie said that same thing about Magglio when he left, I hope him and Jenks don't join forces to take down Ozzie

QUOTE (chw42 @ Feb 26, 2011 -> 08:59 PM) lol @ Bobby's comment about how the White Sox called him just to show the fans that they tried. Outside of a few, I don't think anybody wanted Bobby back, especially for $6 million per. You don't know if that is true Sox fans love Bobby

Wow, Ozzie should have just STFU. Oney did enough damage by calling him out a few months ago, and if Ozzie didn't think Jenks was going to say anything in return, then he's very naive. And it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that Jenks has gone back to some of the bad habits that he was involved with. At this point, I just hope he can live a healthy life.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Feb 26, 2011 -> 07:35 PM) 1st time actually watching Jimmer. The kid is nasty. He's the best player in the country, and it's not even close in my opinion.

QUOTE (LVSoxFan @ Feb 26, 2011 -> 03:52 AM) OK I'm no expert so this is more of a question, but: does now Peavy become more of a "control" pitcher picking his spots (think: Maddox, or Buehrle) instead of trying to blow away batters with heat? I pray that he doesn't have to rely on that. The results were terrible last season when he was struggling with his velocity.

Wow, did L Deng ever play with some balls!

QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Feb 24, 2011 -> 09:23 PM) Awful trade for the Celtics. I don't get how adding a combo 3/4 possibly that won't start and getting rid of a very good defensive C possibly improves that team. Especially since they just made it easier for the Heat to match up with them. Celtics needed a center with the health issues surrounding O'Neal(x2) and Perkins. I hated watching Green on OKC. Definitely seemed like he was determined to shoot no matter what when he got the ball.

It's still crazy to me how much the Bulls shooting guard position this year resembles the rotation DH from last year's Sox team. Will there be a Manny Ramirez out there that's bought out by his team?

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Feb 24, 2011 -> 07:52 PM) Id be fine getting rid of Taj and then drafting Jon Leuer I'd have to imagine he'll be a SF in the pros.

Players like Taj are a dime a dozen. Asik has more long-term potential as an actual center, but I have no problem getting rid of 25 yr old, 2nd year Taj.

On the Score this morning, they were saying there's some concern he'll be pitching in the 86-88 mph range. I don't think anyone knows what to expect though, but I'm sure there will be overreactions (yours truly included) come early March after his first start.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Feb 24, 2011 -> 06:41 PM) I disagree, division titles arent won on paper in Spring Training, especially in the NL Central which is weaker than the Ukraine. Stay the course, sign some journeymen and lets see how it starts out. Millwood would be a good signing for them. However, tough to say NL Central is that weak. There's still some excellent players in that division. I'm excited to see the Brewers, but they'll probably be just as frustrating as ever.

Wasn't there also some link to PEDs between Prior and his pitching coach or trainer in the offseason?

Boozer's defense is pathetic

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Feb 24, 2011 -> 01:06 AM) Everyone said the same thing about Ted Lilly and he managed to do alright. That's cause Lilly had a horse shoe up his ass and pitched at Wrigley with the wind blowing in seemingly every game. When he did pitch with wind blowing out there, it was bombs away.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Feb 24, 2011 -> 12:23 AM) Hinrich's going to Atlanta. He's going to stick out there compared to rest of the team.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Feb 23, 2011 -> 12:37 AM) Malcolm Lee please. What's the infatuation with Lee? He's been a bust at UCLA so far.

QUOTE (hitlesswonder @ Feb 23, 2011 -> 04:44 AM) I think Mike Davis falls into the category of getting too much crap, too. Overall he's had a solid season. He's thoroughly reviled on message boards but if people look over his career he's been a good player for Illinois. I understand that given his height and jumping ability people want more, and he never really added aggression going to the hoop but Illinois was lucky they managed to pick him up late in the recruiting cycle. He and Tisdale are bad fit together, I think. In fact, the whole Illinois team is less than the sum of it's parts. It's funny that until 4 years ago the opposite was usually true. Illini fans are in love with the "back-up quarterback" syndrome this year. They keep asking to see more of Leonard, Head, and Bertrand...but after they see them play, they realize why they're not getting a lot of playing time. But yes, there's way too much talent to being player as poorly as they are.

QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Feb 23, 2011 -> 04:19 AM) Thomas has been an absolute disaster against teams not named Illinois in Big 10 play. Yep, given his "is he losing the game on purpose" first half against Purdue. Lauderdale plays solid defense and let's face it.....do you want to be the person who tells him he's no long starting?

Tu Holloway on Xavier is pretty fantastic. Pretty sure he was an Indiana recruit before Sampson left.

QUOTE (PeavyTime @ Feb 23, 2011 -> 01:47 AM) My guess is that Richmond hates McCamey because McCamey doesn't play hard. I hate these 4 seniors (although Davis has been playing much better) I still think Tisdale gets way, way too much crap from Illini fans. You really want Leonard on the court more? Tisdale is what he is...great shooter, weak interior offensively, mediocre defense. Better than Leonard who contributes negatively on the court right now.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Feb 23, 2011 -> 12:44 AM) You have a hard-on for any negative report about Richmond. Did he steal an ex-girlfriend of yours or something? Weber's halftime interview pretty much sums it up. He's lost this team. Oh, and it wasn't me who stated on here that he's having academic issues.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Feb 23, 2011 -> 12:44 AM) You have a hard-on for any negative report about Richmond. Did he steal an ex-girlfriend of yours or something? Weber's halftime interview pretty much sums it up. He's lost this team. Actually, it's more about McCamey being an ass. But yeah, I hate Richmond. He's a piece of crap. The stuff he said last year to a coach after a game was enough for a handful of coaches to try and get him eliminated from Mr. Basketball voting. True story, and if you really care, I'll be happy to pm you the details.