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This will definitely improve our base running

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Mar 3, 2006 -> 06:20 AM) He was kind of stunned. I still think Hinrich is far more clutch than anyone gives him credit for. People look at a last second shot, but he's often the guy who all of a sudden starts whooping ass in the 3rd and 4th quarter while bringing the Bulls back into the game. Hinrich does do an excellent job at getting the Bulls back in games. However, he continuously fails to hit that last second shot to either win or tie the game for the Bulls. After Gordon proved he could step up and hit the "Onions" shot last season, it's just disappointing to see Skiles not just put the ball in his hands more. That last play was designed terribly, as even if Gordon got the ball from Noc on the curl, he would have been going away from the basket with basically two guys on him. It's really amazing how many close games the Bulls seem to play in.

BTW, the single most ridiculous thing I've seen by the Bulls all year is that they won't give the ball to Gordon at the end of the game. He's the only guy on the team who can create a shot whenever he wants. They could have anywhere from 3-10 more wins if they were able to make that clutch shot at the end.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Mar 3, 2006 -> 05:40 AM) Fathom, you know I respect you, but I can't believe you'd say this. Winning is the most important thing for this young team. A 2nd lottery pick is going to be like 2 slots different (unless they get insanely lucky). First of all, the odds of a superior player being available between the Bulls finishing as a 9th seed or 7th seed is very unlikey. I'm all for a team winning to gain momentum and establish a winning attitude. However, I think there's going to be a lot of changes made after this season. Skiles and Gordon clearly aren't a very good match (inside sources have confirmed this). The Bulls are likely going to have 2 new starters in the lineup next season at the shooting guard and power forward. It's going to take some time for the team to mesh again, especially with some high picks likely coming in. Also, the reason that I suggested the Bulls might do well to move up with their 2nd pick in the first round is because they supposedly covet Ronnie Brewer with that 2nd pick. It's going to be hard to get him the lower their pick is. I would have to say that it's likely they try and go after the combo of Aldridge and Brewer in the draft.

QUOTE(mr_genius @ Mar 3, 2006 -> 02:52 AM) good game to watch bad outcome, oh well Yep, I find myself almost rooting for the Bulls to lose to improve their second, 1st round pick position. This team isn't going anywhere this season anyways, so it doesn't matter if they win or lose these games.

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Mar 3, 2006 -> 02:50 AM) Why the f*** do we give the f***ing ball to Noc in these situations. Get the f***ing ball out of his hands. It's because Skiles hates Ben Gordon.

Wow, that's f***ing pathetic. Skiles and Hinrich are a terrible combo at the end of games.

What a shocker....the least clutch player in the history of basketball (Hinrich, not LeBron) misses a FT to likely cost the Bulls the game.

QUOTE(SSH2005 @ Mar 3, 2006 -> 12:20 AM) The realistic righty options are pretty much just Redding, Bajenaru, and Sean Tracey so hopefully they will pitch better. Well, I hope Tracey does well this ST.

QUOTE(SSH2005 @ Mar 2, 2006 -> 11:45 PM) Tim Redding fared even worse. I think he gave up 5 ER in the 5th inning of the Rockies game. He served up a 3-run jack to someone. I've probably seen Redding pitch as much as anyone else on this board, and I'm going to be very disappointed if he makes this team. He's a terrible pitcher, as his stuff and location is mediocre. Jim Parque has a better chance of getting guys out now than Redding does.

Has Jenks pitched yet? I know he had the shoulder soreness, and I was wondering if there was any news regarding that?

QUOTE(SSH2005 @ Mar 2, 2006 -> 11:04 PM) Agreed, but he had better pitch a lot better next time for his own sake. Farmer and Singleton described all 4 hits he gave up as "rockets." The balk with a runner at 3rd base doesn't help either. I don't care if it's Spring Training or not. Baj hasn't shown the ability to get MLB hitters out. I hope he improves the rest of Spring Training. I don't want him making the MLB roster unless he proves he can get these hitters out.

QUOTE(SSH2005 @ Mar 1, 2006 -> 09:32 PM) 2 hits for the Sox through 6 innings. Mackowiak and Dye singled. Ken Griffey Jr......WHERE WOULD HE PLAY?

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Mar 1, 2006 -> 09:10 PM) I just got back from class, anyone got a mini recap for me? Yep, we suck.

Where's the desire for Geoff Blum to come back for the ceremony?

QUOTE(Jordan4life_2006 @ Mar 1, 2006 -> 08:49 PM) Don't forget about Freddy sweatin too much. And let me add that Garland doesn't want to play in Chicago. It's ok, as long as we're close at the trade deadline, I'm sure KW will get us the spark we need. The spark is none other than Timo!

Between Contreras getting shelled, Vazquez's mechanics, McCarthy giving up a ton of hits the other day, and the fact that Buehrle isn't an ace........WE'RE IN TROUBLE!

QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Mar 1, 2006 -> 08:38 PM) Hop in the chat beesh. Anderson K's. Inning over. HE BLOWS! BRING ROWAND BACK! Owens is starting in CF! BOOOOO! I'd go into the chat, but I'm at work, and don't want to risk it.

QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Mar 1, 2006 -> 08:33 PM) EDIT: Fathom! Where the hell have you been?????? I've been posting a lot. I tried not to get too caught up in the pissing contest regarding Frank vs KW.

QUOTE(jphat007 @ Mar 1, 2006 -> 08:27 PM) Cmon fathom. Post something that I can argue with. won't be an official game thread until you do No way jphat, I'm saving those comments for the regular season. I know, this is weird. I can't start b****ing about Ozzie, and you can't start saying every out was tough luck.

QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Mar 1, 2006 -> 05:38 PM) It would be fitting if Frank wasn't there and didn't contribute at all. You know, like the entire postseason and most of the regular season. Hell of a post

I miss Timo's presence in the lineup already. OMIT THOME!

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Mar 1, 2006 -> 05:42 AM) At least we got a W on senior night. Great news for ISU with Stinson saying he's coming back.

I'd love to see anyone but UCONN, Duke, or Illinois. My dream Final Four would be LSU, WVU, Washington, and Tennessee.

QUOTE(illinilaw08 @ Mar 1, 2006 -> 03:49 AM) Agreed it should have been an intentional foul. I also think Pruitt got fouled. Both plays were potential turning points in the game. This game's officiating has been very inconsistent IMO. I never saw the replay on the Pruitt play. That was one of those hard to call plays where you have to focus on the ball in the shooter's hands. The intentional foul should have been clear as day.