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QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Nov 17, 2015 -> 07:19 AM) Let's see if Montas actually fails as a starter before we relegate him to closer. Even a solid fourth starter has more value than a closer. Thank you. Sometimes it seems as if I'm the only one who thinks Montas should be given every chance to start. Those relegating him to closer or the bullpen at this point in his career are misguided. He isn't ready to either start or close in the majors yet as he has control and command issues . His upside is still a number 2 starter and that would be extremely valuable to the Sox. The kid will be 23 in March . Give him a chance to reach his potential. He can always be converted to a reliever when he has proven that he can't start.

Those 2 TD's to Miller and Langford had to be the longest scoring plays by the offense this year.

Kane, Panarin. Damn it's fun watching those two. Panarin looked downright joyful after he scored. He might not speak english but he sure speaks hockey fluently.

QUOTE (AustinIllini @ Nov 14, 2015 -> 06:33 PM) Unless Toews plans on fighting Backes, he needs to put his head down and play hockey. The team looks bad when he's not focused. He actually did go after him after the hit on Hjalmarsson . Got Backes sweater pulled over his head and it ended quickly .Once Backes was blind the linesmen stepped in.

QUOTE (AustinIllini @ Nov 14, 2015 -> 06:33 PM) Unless Toews plans on fighting Backes, he needs to put his head down and play hockey. The team looks bad when he's not focused. Enforcers ( at least on the Hawks) are a thing of the past . Maybe Toews thinks it's his duty as Captain to somehow let the Blues know that they won't take that crap lying down. BTW great assist by Panarin to find Kane all alone in front. Hawks do seem to have some extra life on their skates determined to not let the Blues dictate play.

Allen highway robbery on Dano . Looked in but call not overturned. Kane PP goal !! 3-2 Hawks !

Toews does not like Backes one iota . Frankly ,I thought Backes flopped on the Toews penalty in the 1st period but I didn't get a real good look at it,

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 13, 2015 -> 01:16 PM) Comcast SportsNet ‏@CSNChicago 21m21 minutes ago Marko Dano gets another shot at #Blackhawks' top line - http://bit.ly/1N2mADt Page 135 Post # 2016 He'll be back ( Dano) especially if Q can't find anyone to put with Toews and Hossa. The first few days of training camp Dano shined with Toews and Hossa and Q liked him right away but then the preseason games started and in the 1st game he took a hard hit to the head and after that he couldn't keep up with Toews and Hossa.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 12, 2015 -> 07:54 PM) well that was short lived. Dammit Yep Kane giveth and Kane taketh away with that high stick that led to the Devil's PP goal that is the game winner.

Panarin ties it up with an assist from Kane. Kane has had a hand in the last 6 goals over 2 games, 2 goals 4 assists.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Nov 12, 2015 -> 05:53 PM) Why? Only a one year deal. He was an essential player during the playoffs. He'll be starting in LF next year probably. He changed his stance in September and the power just exploded .It's a lot like Bryce Harper's now. If he truly believes he's fixed something , he might be betting on himself to have a monster year.

QUOTE (Vance Law @ Nov 12, 2015 -> 05:26 PM) Rasmus is taking the QO. First player ever. Someone had to eventually and Rasmus liked Houston a lot .

Colby Rasmus 3 years $42M. A change in the way Rasmus puts his hands and bat in Sept. coincided with a hot September and carried over to the playoffs. If he really has discovered something ( his stance now looks similar to Bryce Harpers) he could be a bargain. Not only did he improve his power but also his walks since around the beginning of Sept. and forward. Don't really think this will happen because the 'Stros gave him a QO but it'll be very interesting to see how he performs next year with whoever. Doubt the Sox sign anyone with a QO attached to him.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Nov 11, 2015 -> 10:23 PM) No? Why not? When you're going to be a free agent but traded during the season the team acquiring the player midseason is not eligible to receive a pick like Cespedes, Zobrist and Cueto . To be entitled to compensation, a team must have a departing free agent on its roster for the entirety of the season.

QUOTE (knightni @ Nov 9, 2015 -> 01:16 PM) Matsuda would be interesting, but he'd want too much as a 32 year old and this team isn't ready to do anything with veteran guys. He beat his previous high for HR's by 10 (35 to 25) because his team moved the fences in by 20 ft. He's won 3 gold gloves but K's 25% of the time. Since he is a FA there is no posting fee. Doubt he will cost much even in a FA class devoid of 3B options. If I had to guess I say a 2 year deal in the $6-8M range.

RIP Mr. Hanson and condolences to his family and friends.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Nov 9, 2015 -> 06:20 PM) http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/white-sox/...hite-soxs-goals Sox looking for younger and cost controlled talent Hmm sure seems like a strange way to execute a 3 year plan.Last year the plan was vets and now its youngsters.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 9, 2015 -> 08:52 AM) Yeah yeah, you want the credit on your account too I've lost my signal twice total, and both times it was brief and they were ridiculous Noah's ark type storms. That's called a win win situation

QUOTE (AustinIllini @ Nov 9, 2015 -> 06:30 AM) Yeah, so those games get blacked even though I forked over like $200 for GCL Get a refund and get DirecTV . The hockey package isn't too expensive . Just not sure how popular DTV is in areas that have a lot of cloud cover during rain and snow storms that can affect the picture. Here in SoCal usually don't have to worry about it. But if you do decide to ever get DirecTV I can get you a small discount by giving you my account number.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Nov 8, 2015 -> 07:28 PM) What do you think makes them stop? OH OH I KNOW !! People not posting "when will this thread die" and "I can't wait for these threads to stop " in it.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Nov 8, 2015 -> 09:44 PM) Can't believe we haven't been ruled out yet... While it may make sense to some I don't see it. Would make more sense if the Sox dumped LaRoche . They get Park then LaRoche is the lamest of lame ducks and might as well be dumped without trying to get anything for him (partial salary). They missed the boat on Kang who is the one they needed. Now would get a guy at a position they really don't need help at ? Would be so Sox if they did that and this guy bombed. I don't see them spending the money . At least with Abreu they had WBC results of how he did against stronger competition. Do we have anything of that nature now with Park ?

QUOTE (winninguglyin83 @ Nov 9, 2015 -> 03:21 AM) olt, turner, renteria. Quite a trail of Cubs' cast offs. Who's next -- Corey Patterson? Maybe the pyrotechnicians can figure out how to shoot exploding W's out of the scoreboard when the Sox win.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 8, 2015 -> 07:43 PM) Kane is doing next level s*** I was thinking he looked Gretsky-esque this game. Tied for scoring lead in the NHL now with the 4 point effort tonight. 4 straight games with a goal . 17 points in last 10 games.

Panarin with 2 goals. Kane 2 assists. The 2nd Panarin goal might have been offsides as Panarin made an extra move at the blue line but Edmonton didn't use the coach's challenge.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxLifer @ Nov 8, 2015 -> 05:43 PM) I'm guessing pirates Seems logical with Kang and problems at 1st base . Then it would be the Korean Konnection.