Jake

Sounds like Lu is very doubtful for the rest of playoffs, yes?

We didn't play that badly tonight. I hate how it was officiated, but it wasn't too far off from normal. Just need to make stops, but we don't have the depth to do it, especially when we aren't getting foul calls in our favor. I still think we might take another one.

LeBron falls down near you, foul on you

No call on Noah getting thrown to ground

Bulls just haven't had a single thing go their way. I'm really enjoying Van Gundy tonight. Calling a spade a spade.

Getting f***ed on fouls down the stretch.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 10, 2013 -> 09:32 PM) Far too many stupid fouls in the 2nd half by the Bulls. Just giving Miami free points. Yep. Not making their own FTs either.

I'm pleased that they've been pointing out how many fouls LeBron has been committing without being called. That one particular play with Marco was absolutely ridiculous

QUOTE (buhbuhburrrrlz @ May 10, 2013 -> 08:58 PM) bosh and chalmers arguing - noah looks at them and claps lolol holy nate block on lebron lol both of those things lol

Dayan is still at an age where he could fathomably become a better outfielder. That is by no means a cinch to happen, but a 24 year old could easily still be on the upswing when it comes to his defense. I would keep him in the OF as long as possible. I felt like, by the end of last season, he was fielding at least at a CQ level of defense. He was starting off pretty damn slow this year though.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ May 9, 2013 -> 04:02 PM) How do you convince a guy like Peavy to go to a 6 man rotation? Plus he's a veteran so accustomed to 5. I say put Danks in the pen. Heck, Peavy spent a good part of last season with a six-man/special juggling to assure 5 days rest. He's under contract and despite the bulldog-ness, he has seemed receptive to doing things for his own good health since returning from Jake Peavy Surgery.

If someone cheap shotted Rose, the refs wouldn't ignore it. That's the advantage of being the Heat -- refs and fans pay more attention the stars, so they won't miss it if something questionable happens to them. It would really de-incentivize going goon on Derrick

My column today for Yahoo! Sports is on Danks: What to Expect when John Danks Returns I think he's going to be okay. He definitely won't be the same and I think his numbers will reflect it, too. I don't think he'll get hit back onto the DL, though. I advocate going to a six man when he returns, to get him extra rest and give Axe/Hector more time to prove themselves. If Danks does blow up big time, you won't be screwing with whichever guy goes to the pen if he has to come back to start.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ May 8, 2013 -> 10:04 PM) Is it sad that I can tell he is saying "f*** you motherf***er"? Also, what prompted it? There were several bad calls that affected him in a row right as the game got out of reach. He and Joakim got tossed in the span of about one minute.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 8, 2013 -> 08:46 PM) How would that impact their defense though? They would have missed the entire drill-work/fundamentals part of ST

QUOTE (DrunkBomber @ May 8, 2013 -> 08:45 PM) Does Rip even suit up? If he does, then why? There is 0 point to him being in uniform if he isnt gonna get into this game. He has been in uniform.

I wonder if WBC is part of the issue with Rios, De Aza

QUOTE (fathom @ May 8, 2013 -> 08:39 PM) So could Rose be suspended for leaving the bench? Don't see it making much of a difference

what the f*** happened that play?

How old is LaTroy Hawkins right now?

QUOTE (SexiAlexei @ May 8, 2013 -> 08:23 PM) I wouldn't be surprised if it was related to the fact that when he was hurt this season, he just completely disappeared. From what I remember, no one knew where he was, he wasn't reporting in, or traveling with the team. Makes sense. That really hurts. Sure would help if Derrick was willing to suit up.

On less polarizing matters, why is Rip Hamilton not playing? Has anyone heard anything? If Rip can't play, it really exposes our lack of depth. Daequan Cook can't keep getting important minutes and Marco shouldn't have to be on the floor for garbage time.

QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ May 8, 2013 -> 08:17 PM) I love how the Bulls b**** and whine about calls and get technicals in a 40 point blowout. The Heat complain a lot to the refs but guess what, so do the Bulls. That's the same bulls*** argument people use in politics. If both sides do it, it doesn't matter if one does it far more than the other.

I love how Wade starts b****ing about a foul called on him in a 40 point blowout

I don't blame them for getting tossed. The Bulls were losing either way, but the refs have done them NO favors