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QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 23, 2009 -> 06:45 PM) Between PK, Delgado, and Floyd, the hip specialists in Chicago will make a fortune! The Floyd hip situation is really underplayed right now, but I hate hearing he might have to alter his delivery. I agree. I hope he doesn't. Honestly, he doesn't do anything too bad in terms of pitching mechanics. I think it will alter his curve if he changes his mechanics. Heck, it did so to Barry Zito when he changed his mechanics slightly when he got to San Francisco.

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Aug 28, 2009 -> 03:29 PM) Boooo It's a number.

QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Sep 23, 2009 -> 06:36 PM) A free agent like Figgins is out of the question at this point, but I still think the FA that ends up on this team next year is Delgado. Kenny has already said that the middle of the order needs a LH stick(after Thome left) and Delgado fits the bill. On top of it, he has been linked to the Sox before, should come at a reduced rate, and can still play first if needed. I'm not crazy about it, I just think it will happen I'm sure it won't be him as he traded for him before only to have Delgado reject him because he didn't want to play in Chicago. It wasn't like Peavy hoping it would be the Cubs or no one. He honestly didn't want to come here.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Sep 23, 2009 -> 06:33 PM) lol I think that the defense is more that there is no proof we would get any better with another coach, as there is no evidence that its the coaching that has made the Sox players ineffective. My guess is that my question will go unanswered by the Walker detractors. If Walker was the reason the players arent performing, wouldnt it stand to reason that they would do better under another hitting coach? Lemme ask the Walker followers, is there ever a way to tell how a manager/coaching change/gm change/etc will affect a ball club? If not, which is what you're essentially arguing, why fire any manager? Why not keep Jerry Manuel after '03?

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Sep 23, 2009 -> 05:17 PM) Steve, Come on, I would expect that you wouldn't parrot the nonsense that is on Soxtalk. Walker does not teach hitters to pull the ball, he tries to teach them to use the whole field. He tinkers with hitters who don't need tinkering. For example, when Juan was taught the leg kick from Walt Hriniak and Frank, it was working super well for him. Walker told him to stop doing it, presumably for power, and Uribe stopped and sucked again. Also, if he's preaching use the whole field, then the Sox are extra scewed because it means after all these years, he hasn't gotten to the hitters so his voice is none and/or the players don't care what their manager says. Either way, this man should've been gone for awhile.

Fantastic. I don't know how this guy keeps living.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 23, 2009 -> 10:48 AM) The Bulls this season will go as far as Tyrus and Deng can take them. Salmons I expect to be solid but not great and to improve our defense in the backcourt. Rose should take a solid step forward at the least, hopefully adding to his jump shot game, getting to the line more, and no longer being a sieve on defense. Noah will hopefully keep improving on both O and D, hopefully such that he isn't getting outmuscled as much by guys in the post or on rebounds. That assumes he's hit the weight room this summer. Tyrus and Deng though...I really have no idea what to expect from them. If we get the Deng we should have had 2 years ago...the 20 PPG, 8 RPG guy with the solid outside shot who can also create by driving the lane on occasion, yay. If we get the Deng from last year who stood in the corner not doing much...well. And Tyrus...well...what more can be said. If we're back in the boat where our small lineup is our default lineup...uck. How does Salmons, Hinrich, Rose, Pargo, Deng sound to you as a lineup? Deng really has no place as a SF in this offense. In a fast paced offense, you need to have at least one of two abilities if you're not playing PF or C. That would be either quickness or the ability to hit the three. He has neither. He would work great as a PF though since he can hit the 18 foot jumper. He also has a nice touch around the rim. The thing is, he never really bulked up or worked on any post moves since entering the league. In fact, he really hasn't work on anything. As far as Tyrus, he wants to play SF, but same with Deng. He can't hit a 3 point jumper. His best bet would be to develop as a PF, but he doesn't want that. He's a potential game changer sort of like a rich man's Chris Anderson when on. He could maybe one day be a SF, but he needs more work. One thing I notice is when he actually took his man off the dribble from 18 feet out, he actually had good dribbles and good moves, but then when he got to the rim, he would throw up a crazy shot instead of just dunking the ball or making an easy layup. So that's what he has to work on because his moves to the rim are strong, it's just when he gets there he gets in between of throwing a powerful dunk and shooting a finesse layup.

Honestly, the Cubs could use a Matt Holiday. Too bad that money is invested in Alfonso Soriano. Also, I would look to get rid of Z, though maybe easier said than done, and Aramis who seems to get injured, or if other hitters get injured and proceeds to be teh suckz for awhile before getting on his horse. I honestly wouldn't depend on him.

Eh, the bigger news is that Jermaine at one point was going to take a paycut instead of the 12 million option at the end of the season (he decided this by the All-Star break) to give the Sox a hometown discount and finish his career here. Now, he considers himself gone. It was in the Sun-times as well. I wonder why no one made a post about that.

Konerko for Justin Upton would work, except they have THEE Brandon Allen. Honestly, I'd do Flowers and Jenks for Upton with fillers mixed in on both sides.

I can't believe the QB took that and got up right away. That hit was nasty for all parties involved. I can't believe a QB of all people took it.

QUOTE (MHizzle85 @ Sep 18, 2009 -> 06:38 PM) I just saw it was back on as well. The one thing I do hate though is that if you want a shot at good seats you've gotta join the fanclub...not sure I'm gonna spend $45 bucks just for the shot at good seats. Neither am I. I usually get presale codes though from a reliable source for all types of events, so if I do get it which I'm 99% certain I'm going to have it, I'll PM you.

QUOTE (bmags @ Sep 18, 2009 -> 09:32 AM) Another reason why I hated all those arrogant do-gooders in the student orgs like MSA and the like, they made 300 "beat furman" tshirts for MU students this weekend in tigers lair or whatever. WHo the F*** wants that. Yay!!! We beat FURMAN!!! My tshirt totally helped motivate!!! Lol. I agree strongly though.

QUOTE (MHizzle85 @ Sep 18, 2009 -> 03:41 PM) I was. But I keep hearing that the tour is cancelled. It's a shame because it'd be a orgasm visually. I am going to U of I to see Jay, Lupe & Wale though. Oh, from all accounts, it's still on. Tickets go on sale in October. My gf sent me the link because she loves Gaga and Kanye's Graduation album. Lupe and Wale should be good. Jay, eh. I really love Shining Down by Lupe though. Very underrated song. EDIT http://www.examiner.com/x-6604-Urban-Pop-E...s-and-dates-set Presale is next week for Kanye fan club members.

QUOTE (MHizzle85 @ Sep 17, 2009 -> 09:46 PM) Say what? That entire album is great. Actually, Warryn Campbell gets the co-production credit on Homecoming. Martin helped produced it. In fact he said it at a Coldplay concert. He could've been lying though, who knows. QUOTE (bmags @ Sep 17, 2009 -> 10:08 PM) I'm not gonna stand here and listen to people tell me Chris Martin is a good producer. for one: per wiki 2007 "Homecoming" Kanye West Graduation Co-writer, featured vocals, piano 12. Homecoming (Ft. Chris Martin) Produced By - Kanye West & Warryn "Baby Dubb" Campbell he was the co producer for one awful song off a terrible album. For two he doesn't even produce coldplays albums. For three, he's something awful as a songwriter. And for Beach Chair I don't think he got production credits(don't have the booklet), but he sent in the chords to Dre who did the rest. Anyone going to Kanye's/Gaga's concert in January?

Briggs named a captain, yet he doesn't get to call plays for the defense. It goes to a backup. NFL is weird like that. Sapp was on the NFL network yesterday I think stating that Urlacher's position is not really important in the Cover 2. It's Tommie, Lance, and Aflalava's positions. He basically said, what you got from the MLB, as long as not out of position, is icing on the top, and Urlacher made a ton of cakes(that's my paraphrase). Anyway, what happened to Jamar Williams?

QUOTE (WCSox @ Sep 18, 2009 -> 12:54 PM) A hot streak can only pad one's stats so much. Bobby gave up a total of 4 earned runs in April and August this year, but you'd never know it looking at his overall numbers. A 2.77 ERA, .892 WHIP, and 40 saves is definitely Rivera-like. This notion that Bobby needs to throw 100 mph consistently to be dominant is a canard. Bobby was much better in 2007 and 2008 than he was back in 2005. Command and the ability to change speeds consistently trumps raw heat. Bobby's first year in the majors was 05. Of course his following seasons are going to be better than his rookie year. His ability to throw 100mph, even though he didn't control it as good as his 92mph tee balls, were much better because that's how he set up his hook, which could end up 10 feet away from the batter and in the dirt, because ballplayers were trying to sit on the fastball, and all of a sudden, the pitch would break on him. Now Jenks tries to throw for control, but can crank it to 100mph if he wants to. I highly doubt he can hit 100 on a consistent basis like he did before. The control thing really doesn't work for him and hitters definitely have a much easier time touching his pitches. Bobby throwing 100mph with his curve. Now he tries to throw a cutter, as well and honestly, his control, minus a few games, isn't all that great who's dropped 6-8mph off of his fastball for the betterment of location.

QUOTE (WCSox @ Sep 18, 2009 -> 12:34 PM) He wasn't throwing 100 mph in 2007 and he was absolutely dominant with good command of his offspeed pitches. Dominant is Mariano Rivera in his prime or Eric Gagne on steroids or Bobby Jenks bringing Jeff Bagwell to his knees in the world series. Bobby probably had his best year in 2007, but other than that consecutive sit down streak, he was a good closer. That streak made him elite for the year. Honestly though, I think he could've had as good of a chance doing it and became flat out dominant if he was throwing 100mph.

Dye has the longer legacy you can say. Jenks was more electric in 2005 though. After he stopped "trying" to throw the 100mph with ease, his curve ball didn't look so unhittable and his "control" never made up for it.

QUOTE (bmags @ Sep 17, 2009 -> 04:02 PM) are we talking about the same guy? Yes we are. The guy who has produced countless Coldplay hits. QUOTE (Rex Kicka** @ Sep 17, 2009 -> 04:09 PM) Didn't he produce the track he's featured on on Graduation? QUOTE (bmags @ Sep 17, 2009 -> 04:17 PM) pretty sure he didn't. Kanye got all the production credits with the exception of timbaland helping with the drums in stronger. He produced Jay's awful awful song though. Yes. He co-produced it actually with Kanye. The original beat was completely different. It was much darker, a little longer, some words changed around, and John Legend was on it. Beach Chair was awesome might I add. QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Sep 17, 2009 -> 04:18 PM) Regardless that song sucks. Homecoming was the only good song off of that album besides Good Life and the intro.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Sep 17, 2009 -> 08:15 PM) Don't give us this BS. This game is on Jenks. He had a 2 run lead and needed 3 outs. He supposedly can't pitch in non save situations because he can't get motivated enough to get guys out. Bingo. The guy is tired. Crappy in 1 run situations. Crappy in non-save situations. He would make an okay middle reliever, but he's not so good as a closer.

QUOTE (TitoMB345 @ Sep 17, 2009 -> 07:51 PM) And his brother used to be an NFL QB for the Raiders, don't know if he ever started though. He did a couple of games and looked decent in one game.

Score?

QUOTE (bmags @ Sep 16, 2009 -> 10:15 PM) how is chris martin a known rap producer? Chris Martin is a great producer and known period.

I'll be there. Regardless, the Sun-Times reported today that he will be on a pitch count around 75. He also admitted that he's not 100%, nor does he expect to be 100% this year.