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I think Flowers is great trade bait. From what I've seen of him, he has a bit of Josh Fields' syndrome where he can't catch up to Major League fastballs. I don't think he'll ever be a solid batting average guy. If he can put up Mike Napoli-esque numbers, I'd be very happy.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Mar 9, 2010 -> 01:43 AM) Is there a more overrated player from the Big Ten than Kalin Lucas in the last decade? Nope, it's pathetic

QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Mar 9, 2010 -> 02:16 AM) Uh oh, Felix is going to be upset. Damian Johnson doesn't even make the Big 10 all defensive team and Kramer won defensive player of the year. I guess flopping all over the place and fouling people on every possession is the key to being defensive player of the year. I can't believe Mike Davis made it over Damian Johnson! Just kidding...I can't wait to see Kalin Lucas be listed way too high in postseason award voting.

Fairfield's going to burst someone's bubble if they upset Siena here.

QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Mar 8, 2010 -> 10:36 PM) I agree. If Kotsay falls flat on his face, this guy good be looking at some serious at-bats. But that probably won't happen. Isn't he another slap hitter?

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Mar 8, 2010 -> 10:02 PM) According to Ranger, it's still "early" to ride him out.. though many of us knew.. he was a long shot unless he pitched very well (1-2 era), or Santos, Hudson, Torres, etc.. all had 8 eras which I called a while back. It could be game 160 of the season, and certain people would say it's still too early to make a call on a person's ability.

QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Mar 8, 2010 -> 06:55 PM) If Illinois beats Wisky and OSU they are 100% in. If they beat Wisky they are very likely in the tourney. If they lose, sadly the bubble is so bad they would still have a slim shot although they sure as hell wouldn't deserve it. If they lose to Wisconsin, they're out. Their RPI is awful, and with 13/14 losses and losing 5 of their last 6, they'd have no shot.

Wow, Weber and McCamey getting into it there.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Mar 7, 2010 -> 08:34 PM) lol Illini hasnt scored from the floor in 10 minutes and your complaining about the refs? Their last 12 points have been on ft's. Yeah, this is getting pretty ridiculous.

After looking at that play again, it's a tough call. McCamey wasn't going to shoot the ball when he got fouled, and instead threw it up. Technically, it's the proper call. However, you never see it called accurately.

QUOTE (WHarris1 @ Mar 7, 2010 -> 09:32 PM) That's an and one...just sayin No kidding, that was like 5 seconds quicker than that one against Michigan St to win the game.

QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Mar 7, 2010 -> 08:28 PM) This collapse down the stretch by Illinois to put themselves into potential NIT position has been very impressive. They get as little out of their players as any team I've seen this year, Weber should be proud. Please don't sell Paul Hewitt short.

QUOTE (WHarris1 @ Mar 7, 2010 -> 08:42 PM) It's disgraceful. He was already tripping over his own feet before any contact with Demetri Honestly, with how often it's called, I'm shocked more players just don't flop all the time.

QUOTE (WHarris1 @ Mar 7, 2010 -> 07:34 PM) Don't wanna hear anyone saying Illinois is getting homer calls too, this crew is clueless. Mccameys 2nd foul was a joke That's called every time though. It was a flop by Taylor though, and I hate teams that teach that to their defensive players.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Mar 7, 2010 -> 03:45 PM) Not a great fan of the rotating DH situation but I have to remind myself while reading the barbs directed towards Kotsay that is he a professional hitter . He knows what he's doing up there. His contribution last year would have been invaluable had the Sox been in the race last year. Oh gosh...is being a professional hitter like being a grinder? Screw being a professional hitter, give me a talented hitter.

Don't forget the Twins get Neshek back this season. He'll help that bullpen a lot.

QUOTE (since56 @ Mar 7, 2010 -> 01:30 PM) For those of old enough to remember when the DH first started, it was a way to get the pichers bat out of the lineup. Instead of an automatic out in the 9th spot you put a 9th place hitter. As the homer era took over and aging stars could not play the field the trend toward a power hitter as Dh took over. But any bat you need is an option there. It also meant you could pinch hit that spot with out replacing your pitcher. If you have a great hitter for that spot fine, but if not use it for situational match ups. If you're going to use it for situational match-ups, then you should have better situational hitters than Kotsay/Jones. Jones isn't particularly strong vs LHP, and Kotsay is nothing special against RHP.

QUOTE (Brian @ Mar 7, 2010 -> 05:49 AM) My gf looks a little like Charlize Theron and A LOT like Dog the Bounty Hunter He used to have the punchline be Patrick Ewing

QUOTE (Brian @ Mar 7, 2010 -> 05:42 AM) Zach Galifinaikis had the best monolgue ever on SNL Oh yes, his piano bit is always amazing. The dark comedies line was great.

Observe and Report makes Paul Blart: Mall Cop seem like the greatest movie of all time

QUOTE (jphat007 @ Mar 7, 2010 -> 04:36 AM) I spent some of today wondering who would be GT's new coach. I still don't think he's had a team over 9-7 in the ACC. He's ridden that Final Four for a long time, but methinks that is about to end. He has a 7 million dollar buyout. Most insiders think he's safe another year, which is absolutely f***ing pathetic. As for your boys, sounds like Landesberg played his last game for UVa.

GT vs UNC in the ACC Tournament in the battle of most underachieving team this season. Hopefully UNC wins to add to the Fire Hewitt crowd.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Mar 6, 2010 -> 05:24 PM) So the trade was agreed upon, and our team officials met with Boldin, presumably to hammer out an extension, and they walked away after the meeting saying 'scrap the entire deal,' and that was the end of it? And then they proceeded to give their blessing to acquire TO? Bizarre. Had nothing to do with the numbers Boldin was asking for. It had everything to do with his attitude. I know it's crazy in relation to TO, but the person that told me this would know.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Mar 6, 2010 -> 07:38 AM) So Boldin met with OUR team officials? Yes, last offseason

The Bears were close to getting Boldin last offseason, and had a deal in place that Arizona agreed to. Boldin met with some team officials, and they all came back to Angelo saying they no longer wanted him. I have no idea what happened in that meeting, but these same individuals in the past gave the green light to go after TO. This information comes from someone VERY CLOSE to the McCaskeys.