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QUOTE (Y2HH @ Jun 18, 2013 -> 06:40 PM) No, you're pretty much spot on, it's essentially the Android version of jailbreaking. After having used a up-to-date jail broken iPhone the last few months, I somewhat agree with you, while some of its nice, the only app I still care about is Bitesms, the rest of its nice and all, but not necessary. It's also not as stable, and I'm very conservative as to what I install/mess with. I'd expect a similar rooted Android experience, of the hacks I read about, even the stable versions of these roots/roms/etc aren't as stable as stock Android. Of course this is merely opinion based on what I've read, which is why I'm so interested in attempting a test run of Android, but I want it stock, where I can then install small changes such as a launcher, without having to deal with Samsung, or HTCs "skin", which is more the just skin. Right, the things that made me stick it out with jailbreaking are things I can already do with my HTC One. I can replace the messaging, phone, launcher, themes, keyboard, etc. Messages/Contacts+ is incredibly similar to the feature I liked in BiteSMS (pop-up in front of current app when message comes in) and I've learned that the notification center works so well I don't even mind the stock messaging app. Seems like, for now, I'll stay away from rooting. Maybe if updates to Android start getting really late I'll root sometime later, but I feel like I'm not missing out on anything. HTC's Sense and Samsung's TouchWiz have pluses and minuses. I don't hate Sense but I like my Nova Launcher better, but the important thing to me was that they both work really smoothly. Lots of S4 users complaining about out-of-box performance lagging, which was my experience with TouchWiz. Many others love it, of course. I digress. Also, you could always just pay a measly $600 for HTC One Google Edition. Something similar coming for Samsung GS4, will probably be a hair more expensive like the subsidized versions. Nexus 4 is a cheaper option as well, but its hardware is very underwhelming for me. I have a sense that you don't want to test it out bad enough to buy a new phone, though.

I like Nova because it's a bit more like stock Android and I can squeeze more s*** onto each screen, plus the subtle things I can customize. I like the regular look of Androids (for now, at least) so I didn't feel like going for a launcher that had a totally different UI or anything. On that note, can someone tell me why I would want to root? I've read LifeHacker's rooting guide and "10 apps that will convince you to root" and I'm still unconvinced. While I love just playing with s*** like I did with my jailbroken iPhone, I like my phone as it is, don't think it's slow, am not angry about the bloatware (I use ATT visual voicemail). I also don't like how it is impossible to hide from the manufacturer that I did the root, which basically means the warranty is voided if I understand it correctly. Is there something I'm missing?

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Jun 18, 2013 -> 05:33 PM) Maybe writing him off wasn't the right choice of words, but I believe people are undervaluing him. IMO, he is still a top 10 prospect. I'm not going to let an aggressive assignment this year and injuries last year affect my perception of him. He has all the tools and skills needed to become a solid leadoff hitter at the major league level. Whether or not he can keep his K rate low enough in the future like he has been able to in June will ultimately determine his fate. I do think his ceiling is high enough to warrannt a top 10 spot in our system though. I disagree that his ceiling is especially high. Low power, high strikeouts means he has to be an elite defender and basestealer which will be hard to quantify and still not be exceptionally valuable. He will be hard pressed to be as valuable as Alejandro De Aza. I still like him, but he is not really a high ceiling player IMO.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 18, 2013 -> 03:09 PM) Anderson was listed on Bristol's roster last time I checked, guess that changed. I relayed the Anderson, Barnum to Kanny info to Twitter and it got favorited/retweeted by Tim. Probably means baseballnick was correct

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jun 18, 2013 -> 02:35 PM) I'm sure that really threw Claude Julian's entire game plan into disarray. Crouching Hossa, Hidden Ben Smith

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jun 18, 2013 -> 08:10 AM) I think people are a little over-excited about Micah Johnson. He's definitely going to jump up the rankings, maybe even the back end of the Top 10. But Top 5? Not yet, anyway. On the Johnson debate, if the games were played at Tennesee (who the Barons play regularly), make sure to add 3-4 ticks to the gun. That's just one example I know of, but some of the guns at these parks are off. EJ is low 90's typically, can run to mid-90's.

Pre-game, not pre-game, foot, neck, might play, might not. Sounds like the Blackhawks are keeping this secret pretty well.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 18, 2013 -> 10:01 AM) I didn't say last night, but Crawford was really great last night again. That easily could have been a bigger blow out than it was. I agree. I've been super impressed with Crow. I know he had a great regular season, but I wasn't going to believe it until I saw him in the postseason and he's really shown up.

I'm pretty excited about Micah Johnson, but he's not super duper young and he's still at a very low level. Likewise, he doesn't really have a defensive position. I'm happy to let him develop as a 2B, but one glance at that error number tells you that he's far from ready to field at a MLB level. Delayed gratification on him, for sure.

For some ST'ers: Tim Baffoe ‏@TimBaffoe 3m Henry Rodriguez's first pitch clocked at 99mph. And it hit the ump. Second pitch at 99mph. And it hit the batter. #Cubes

Jesse has to be afraid that changing teams might change his luck. The last thing he wants is to lose this hot streak heading into FA

Nova Launcher. Yeeus.

QUOTE (maxjusttyped @ Jun 17, 2013 -> 08:22 PM) Pitchers lose velocity on their fastball all the time, so it's possible that's what's happened with him. It's also possible the Barons have a slow gun. I can only go off what I've seen. That's interesting. Thanks for sharing.

Blackhawks suck. Don't make my night any worse, White Sox

Ugh. No way to feel good about this or even the series at this point.

I hope the Blackhawks learned something from this...because I certainly didn't learn anything that I wanted to know.

How is Chara not penalized there?

Dave Revsine ‏@BTNDaveRevsine 3m Bruins apparently resorting to sound strategy of committing penalties to ensure the win. Hockey equivalent of Hack a Shaq

QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Jun 17, 2013 -> 09:38 PM) We should immediately punch marshand in the mouth to make it 4 on 4. Can't let your emotions take over. Punch Chara in the face...if you can reach

So....power play?

Best chance of the game there, Shaw to Kane, nothing to show for it

LN Peaslee ‏@LNPeaslee 5m @MattSpiegel670 CBC broadcasters pointed out chara left for lockerroom for 4 straight shifts. Kane/toews on bench whole time. Bad coaching

I'm just not very comfortable being down in the series.

We really and truly don't look like we have a chance.

Game. We don't look like we have a chance.