Soxfest

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jan 17, 2014 -> 01:27 PM) Ya, I'm with you on this one. I guess I'd just really like to see Sting in the E one time. Ya they're both old as dirt but the build up for a match like that could be a lot of fun. It truly is now or never for Sting/Taker. The WWE with Ultimate Warrior in HOF this year they could add Sting and The Blade Runners are reunited in HOF! That would be epic.

I thought Ron Leflore and Tim Raines would be great leadoff hitters.

QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Jan 17, 2014 -> 11:49 AM) To acquire the best hitter in Cuba and the best pitcher in Japan in a off season would be nothing short of extraordinary. Would be a heck of a haul.

Annual Sting to WWE rumors in full swing. WWE is is currently in talks with Sting, who is not under contract with TNA. Sting has been working a lot of recent TNA live events in what could be part of a ‘farewell tour’ for the 15-time World Champion.

Dave Madden was 82.................Reuben Kincaid on the Partridge Family. RIP http://tv.yahoo.com/blogs/tv-news/dave-mad...-215644635.html

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jan 15, 2014 -> 03:22 PM) ESPN reporting they have reached agreement on a 7 year, $215 million deal. Wow. Wow is right...........now every scrub starter is going to think they should get 12 to 15 mil a yr.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jan 14, 2014 -> 10:45 PM) I am crying laughing so hard at this. http://deadspin.com/comcast-sportsnet-airs...with-1501633812? utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_facebook&utm_source=deadspin_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow That made my day.............my reaction the same

Bringing him to camp hurts no one, If it does not work out see ya or If he needs more rehab let him do it. Money should not be a issue.

QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Jan 14, 2014 -> 01:21 PM) Justified Officially Ending With Season 6 Sucks cause it's a great show, but it's nice to see a show not stick around too long. Bummer news Justified and SOA with only 1 more season each.

WWE Hall of Famer Mae Young, oldest living squared circle personality, has passed at the age of 90. Johnnie Mae Young was truly one of the greatest female competitors to ever lace up a pair of boots. A proud competitor for three quarters of a century and Young truly blazed a path for future female grapplers beginning in the 1940s.

RIP Mae Young. She was tough as nails old school.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jan 14, 2014 -> 02:23 PM) I don't care how old he is, Gordon should get his ass there. His wife said no!

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Jan 14, 2014 -> 11:46 AM) The Lions did indeed hire Caldwell. Vegas over/under for 2014 wins for the rest of the division just went up. I like the hire as a Bear fan.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jan 13, 2014 -> 10:09 PM) Sparty turned him back face, no doubt in my mind. And that scene at the end...how can this guy not win the rumble? I agree but I do not see him winning the Rumble.

Bryan is so F'N over. Good call Rowand.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jan 13, 2014 -> 09:20 PM) It'd be very rushed. With the way they made this cage match I think something happens to close the show whether it be a turn or a return. And with the yes chants getting main stream pub I kind of expect them to rush Bryan back to being a face. It will happen at Rumble when he eliminates Bray.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 13, 2014 -> 08:25 PM) Yea, NAO ditching Punk is definitely a HHH move King of Kings wants the spotlight.

.268/26/82

Thought he was gone oh well.

QUOTE (Paulstar @ Jan 13, 2014 -> 01:53 AM) I don't think they are scapegoats at all. The front seven played terrible this season and lacked fundamentals, which is one reason why they weren't brought back. The second reason is this clearly shows to me that the Bears are going to change their defensive schemes and either switch to a 3-4 or some type of 2-gap scheme. I would have understood if Tucker was fired because the defense was bad last year, but I think it really is a good move keeping him, and it shows how much faith Trestman has in him to keep him (Trestman pretty much had a new DC every year in Canada). Sure, looking at it stat wise, Tucker's never had great defenses when he's been the DC. But he's never been anywhere great and he's never had full reign over the defense. First, he was in Cleveland where Romeo Crennel was the HC and probably had a lot of say regarding the defense, then in Jacksonville with Jack Del Rio as the HC who also probably had final say on the defense. His first time really being the top defensive coach on a team was in 2012 and that was a really bad Jaguars team with no bright spots. And then last year he was in a s***ty situation of trying to keep a completely foreign system and running effectively. I don't think people realize how hard that is for a coach to do. Also, before this s***ty season, Tucker has always been regarded highly in the coaching community, from what I've read. He almost got the Jaguars job after Jack Del Rio, and the fact he was able to transition from Crennel to Del Rio and then be expected to run a 3rd completely different defense with the Bears shows how he must have a high football IQ. Plus, he worked for two of the best college coaches EVER in Tressel and Saban. I know I'm in the minority, but I'm actually pretty excited to see what he comes up with next year. Plus, with his back being against the wall, I have a feeling he'll make sure to give his absolute best effort. Bears announced they will retain defensive coordinator Mel Tucker. It's not a surprising move because Tucker is a good coach, but GM Phil Emery understandably delayed on his decision after Chicago finished 2013 ranked No. 30 in total defense and 31st in points allowed. Per beat writer Brad Biggs' count, MLB D.J. Williams missed ten games and WLB Lance Briggs missed six, while DLs Henry Melton (13 missed games), Nate Collins (11), and Stephen Paea (3) were also injury casualties. Rather than axing Tucker, the Bears are using DL coach Mike Phair and LB coach Tim Tibesar as scapegoats. Put simply, Chicago needs better luck and for Emery to add more talent to field a competitive defense. Per Rotoworld Looks like others thought they were scapegoats also.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jan 12, 2014 -> 08:52 PM) Yup. I know this team has flaws but that was inexcusable. Suddenly lost some confidence in Groce. Groce has had a real bad week was outcoached in both losses.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/footb...0,5569076.story Mel Tucker will return, LB and DL coaches fired and used as scapegoats. I was hoping for someone new, injuries or not Tucker led defenses have never been anything but average at best.

Refs scared to throw a flag on SF?

Sale........Frank........Abreu

Vernon Wells DFA The Yankees (or Wells' next team) won't have to pay most of what he's owed for the final year of the $126 million deal he signed with the Blue Jays after the 2007 season. Baseball-Reference and other sources say $18.6 million will be paid by the Los Angeles Angels, his previous team. No matter if Wells plays again, he was never able to live up to the improbable expectations the contract set. Per Yahoo Sports