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QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Mar 11, 2009 -> 03:35 PM) Perhaps its me being an Illinois homer, but it's ridiculous to me that Chester Frazier didn't win Defensive player of the year and that Weber didn't win Coach of the Year. I'm fine with the media choosing Dechellis, but Izzo? Come on... Michigan State won the conference by a large margin while dealing with injuries to 3 of its 4 best players this season. Weber would have had a chance, but it's not like the Illini played very well the last month of the season. I agree that Dechellis should have won. I actually thought the best coaching job in the conference was done by Carmody.

QUOTE (santo=dorf @ Mar 10, 2009 -> 11:14 PM) f*** Orlando Cabrera, and by the rules there's no way he could've realistically signed with the Sox for less than $10 million. Ozzie hated him and he was a selfish player. He can be the leading AL out maker some place else, and he can benefit from a team that doesn't put much value on defense. I read the other day that some analyst reviewed every play and he had the most missed plays of any SS in baseball with 86.

Stay cold Jerry!

QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Mar 10, 2009 -> 02:26 PM) That isn't true at all. I'm really not a Bulls fan, but I know this fact to be untrue. There was an article right before the deadline, and I wish I remember where from, that said Bosh has told people he wants to go to Chicago. I've also had this confirmed by one of his GT buddies.

QUOTE (rangercal @ Mar 10, 2009 -> 04:04 AM) I find that very hard to believe if Wade wants to sign here, cap room is available and Lebron or Bosh is not an option. 1. Bosh is choice number one, followed by Amare. Bosh also says that the Bulls are his first choice. 2. The Bulls, and rightfully so, know that Rose and Wade couldn't co-exist in the same backcourt.

QUOTE (whitesoxbrian @ Mar 10, 2009 -> 03:59 AM) If Wade tests FA in 2010 and we don't offer him the deal, I'll kick someone. The Bulls have zero interest in Wade. That's a fact straight from someone very, very close to Wade.

That was a crazy ending....VDN continues to draw up terrible plays at the end of games.

QUOTE (daa84 @ Mar 9, 2009 -> 11:17 PM) Lillibridge honestly deserves to be nowhere near this team his defensive versatility might win him a backup role though He hit .220 in AAA last season...what the hell were people expecting him to do? The Braves considered him a throw-in.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Mar 9, 2009 -> 09:02 PM) Q just shook his wrist after that swing. Oh boy...that's interesting, as I heard a very unconfirmed rumor that the wrist is bugging him this ST. That's why I asked last week about how his health has been reported.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Mar 9, 2009 -> 09:55 PM) JVB is simply not very good. The Pirates can have him back. Agreed, he's terrible. Coop can't fix everyone. JVB really should reconsider trying hitting, or he's going to be out of baseball soon.

QUOTE (BFirebird @ Mar 9, 2009 -> 09:25 PM) But can Wise lead off? Or would it be whoever starts at 2b? Not sure if Wise can...but Owens sure can't.

QUOTE (jphat007 @ Mar 9, 2009 -> 09:20 PM) Well it's either him or Wise. I'm not sure which I want to be completely honest. Wise, I honestly believe, would be the better call.

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Mar 9, 2009 -> 09:21 PM) Lillibridge and Getz get down the line faster. I've also never seen a base stealer stumble so many times while getting his jump as Owens. Owens gets himself tied up when he swings, which makes it harder for him to get down the line. Good call on Getz, he's definitely quick.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Mar 9, 2009 -> 09:17 PM) Owens isnt even that fast on a baseball field. He really is a bad baseball player. With that swing, he cant break .250 I love that someone else notices the same thing about his speed on the field. Guys like Ozuna and Wise are much faster getting down the line and going from 1st to 3rd.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Mar 9, 2009 -> 09:17 PM) Owens isnt even that fast on a baseball field. He really is a bad baseball player. With that swing, he cant break .250 All we can hope for is for him to keep playing awful this spring.

Did anyone else see the highlight NBC showed on Saturday night of Jerry Owens' sliding catch? Holy cow, it was a horrible route to the ball.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Mar 9, 2009 -> 08:04 PM) Dye has been running in quick sand this entire spring. That ball was probably 30 feet away from where he started. He looks slower than ever so far, and his bat speed also has been really poor. It's a shame we couldn't trade him for Bailey, as he's looked very good.

#41 on ISU is such a goat.

Neal Cotts in 2005 had the luckiest season ever. He's a lefty who throws nothing but high fastballs, and he managed to give up only one homer the whole season.

What did Slayer do this AB?

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Mar 6, 2009 -> 09:44 PM) It's gotten so bad for Brandon that he's begun changing his repertoire in an attempt to stay healthy. He's ditched his curve in favor of a slider. Isn't he hurt already this ST?

QUOTE (BFirebird @ Mar 6, 2009 -> 09:47 PM) Like???? Who will be out there next year? No idea, but they can't keep doing this every single season. If none of these guys pan out this year, then they either have to sign someone or use their resources to acquire one.

QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Mar 6, 2009 -> 09:43 PM) Not only that, but the Sox are shedding a ton of payroll after this year, they can supplement with quality FAs if needed or keep some of the guys around LIKE A LEGIT LEADOFF MAN/CENTER FIELDER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Mar 6, 2009 -> 09:42 PM) Quentin has said he's fine for months and we haven't heard anything negative about him rehabbing or complaining about hurt. His timing just looks to be off to me. Please don't get on me for saying this, but the last thing to return to players with wrist injuries is their power. Hopefully Quentin doesn't press too much.

Agreed, you have to wonder if McCarthy's going to always have injury issues.