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QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Feb 16, 2011 -> 05:19 PM) The three worst refs in the country are all predominantly Big Ten refs. Hillary, Burr, and Hightower. Valentine is bad too, but he doesn't do a whole lot here. Anyways, it's a wonder why the officiating in the conference is so bad. I'm actually to the point where I almost like seeing Hightower. Teddy Valentine is the worst, IMO. BTW, heard this stat earlier which is crazy: Bruce Weber in 13 years as a D1 coach has never signed a player that got drafted. That will end in two years likely, but still that's crazy to hear.

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Feb 16, 2011 -> 07:16 PM) That was one of my first arguments. Pujols seems like the kind of guy that wouldn't want to do that to his legacy. But then if it's true that he turned down that offer from the Cardinals of 8/240, he might not give a rat's ass about his legacy. The 8/240 was inaccurate, and sounds more like it was 8/204.

People keep mentioning the Cubs, but has anyone thought maybe Pujols wouldn't want to tarnish his legacy with the Cardinals and go play for their rival? To me, if Pujols leaves the Cards, it will be for the AL.

QUOTE (pittshoganerkoff @ Feb 16, 2011 -> 05:43 PM) Last year we were all quite worried about the DH situation. Turned out we had a reason to be. This year...not so worried.

It's going to be comical at Wrigley this year when the Cubs fans give Pujols a standing ovation.

So HBO Real Sports says Marlon Byrd has been working with Victor Conte for the last 4 seasons. That's just too funny for a lot of reasons.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Feb 16, 2011 -> 03:22 AM) Cards reportedly offer Albert 8 years, $240 million via Heyman. He would be nuts not to take this deal. Sadly, it seems like he's determined to get 10/300 from someone.

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Feb 15, 2011 -> 10:49 PM) I'd probably take Sullinger, Irving, Perry Jones, Derrick Williams, Brandon Knight and his teammate Jordan Hamilton over him. I love D. Williams, but I'm not sure how his game will translate either. He's going to end up being a small forward likely.

IIRC, Enes said if they ruled him ineligible, he'd stay another year. However, as 99 pointed out, if he's permanently ineligible, then obviously it would make no sense.

Palehose, I'm a big fan of Williams, but his game doesn't translate well to the NBA level right now. Thompson's wing span is insane, which should boost him up the ranks. Also, I thought I heard Kanter might stay another year at Kentucky.

Sadly, the Tubby Smith to GT rumors are starting. Every smart GT fan I know does not want Tubby there, as the Atlanta area AAU and high school coaches do not like him.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Feb 15, 2011 -> 09:14 PM) At this point I'd prefer Wayman over Mike. (too soon?) No way, perfect!

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Feb 15, 2011 -> 07:49 PM) Offensively though he has some work to do. I don't think I'd take him top 10 at the moment to be honest. Too many other intriguing players ahead of him right now I'd be interested to know the other 10. Only ones that I'd consider over him are P. Jones, Irving, Sullinger, and Barnes. Of the 5, Thompson has the greatest chance to turn into a superstar, IMO.

If I had the first pick in the NBA draft, I very well might take Tristan Thompson. He's had an amazing impact on the defense of Texas.

QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Feb 15, 2011 -> 05:01 PM) He more likely goes to SLU IMO. He's not going to get the time at Missouri and he doesn't fit their system as well because he isn't a runner. Ugh, I'm getting old, as I totally meant to say SLU. You're right, he's not exactly a fit for Missouri in many ways.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 15, 2011 -> 03:44 PM) I hope so. That deal will cripple the Cubs within a very short period of time. It will be just like Soriano. He will put up numbers at the beginning, but there is no way he will be worth that amount of money at 37-41 years old. It will also mean that the Cubs won't have the money to spend on other players to put around Poo_holes. They better hope that Vitters, Jackson, Cashner, and others pan out (and you know how often Cubs prospects pan out). If the Cards lose Pujols, they should take the money they had designated for him and go after Prince. Funny thing is that with all of this, the Reds have a chance to have the best team in that division if they can make some smart moves in the next few years.

QUOTE (Brian @ Feb 15, 2011 -> 04:40 PM) Sounds like Rock signed a Legends deal. Which means?

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Feb 15, 2011 -> 02:39 PM) Take it FWIW @SI_JonHeyman one competing baseball exec told me he believes #cubs will offer pujols the a-rod deal ($10 mil, $27.5 mil/yr). supposed to be 10 years of course, not 10 mil They'd be nuts to do that deal. Still think the Cubs rumors are from Pujols' side trying to scare the Cardinals.

QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Feb 15, 2011 -> 03:17 PM) For Illinois fans, Illinois offered Max Biefeldt yesterday. Not sure how I feel about this. That kid is a tremendous high school player (I'm not sure there is a better high school player in the state, but he wouldn't be in my top 10 for ranking prospects), is highly skilled for a big man, and he adds toughness. But he is undersized and not particularly athletic which is obviously a huge concern. I think more than anything this speaks to just how awful the 2012 HS basketball class is in Illinois. And it guarantees that Griffey and/or Richmond are gone. Much more likely it's Griffey transferring, possibly to Missouri.

QUOTE (Brian @ Feb 15, 2011 -> 05:14 AM) Was he actually there live or via video? Live, and did about a 15 minute promo. The set-up was pretty awesome, as they teased it was going to be a female as they showed a girl getting out of the limo. They teased a Rock/Cena confrontation at WM.

Am I a bad person for loving the Rock out there? Crazy it's been 7 years, but if you didn't know better, Rock made it sound like he'll be a little more involved with WWE even after WM.

DO NOT miss the first 5 mintues of Shameless.

I saw some people suggesting KC for Pujols, which in all honesty makes just as much sense as him going to Chicago.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Feb 14, 2011 -> 02:19 AM) It's not that. I just don't think either would shell out $30 million a year for 10 years for what would be a luxury for them. I can't even see the Yankees sporting a $250 million dollar payroll. The funny thing is that the Cubs could spend that 30 million a hell of a lot better than using it on Pujols.

If Pujols is interested in going to the Cubs, then he'll also be interested in going to the Yankees you would think.