nitetrain8601

I hope all the people in here start checking out the futuresox board. I'm going to start putting in scouting reports of guys who might have interest in in the draft thread. I've already started with Aaron Crow.

Mock Draft: http://www.mymlbdraft.com/MLB-Mock-Draft-2008 Has us taking RHP Aaron Crow. He's a 6-2, 195lb pitcher from Missouri. Scouting report: http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/colle...008/265573.html More on him: http://www.brewerfan.net/ViewAmateurPlayer...3&draftId=6 He's also touched 99mph apparently in his last start. If they go with a pitcher, he seems like he would be a good guy to start off with.

Great post all around.

QUOTE(greg775 @ Feb 28, 2008 -> 10:20 PM) I wonder if Cub fans would flock to the Cell for a season. That will be so interesting to see if they'd come to the Cell to see the team. Cub fans are so used to taking the train to the games and all the Wrigleyville crap. I just wonder if they would sell out the Cell? Season ticket holders probably would buy the tickets if it meant them getting taken off the list the following year. But would they go to the games? I wonder. Great line about a Bridgeport homeowner beating the s*** out of somebody pissing on their lawn. That would be fun to see. They would still be taking the train from the northside.

Mazda 6

UIC > Vandy

QUOTE(CanOfCorn @ Feb 18, 2008 -> 06:02 PM) According to the Sun-Times, Fred Miller is also gone and Darwin Walker is, too, unless they radically rework his deal. And Limas Sweed would be a great pickup. What a difference 1 year makes. Darwin was great until this past year. Who are they going to sign to replace him?

QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Feb 18, 2008 -> 02:56 AM) The tap off the backboard to himself was "meh"? I think that is a very underrated dunk.

QUOTE(JFields27 @ Feb 18, 2008 -> 04:59 PM) Yeah I think the Bears need to sign Benard back but I believe he wants some serious money .. As im looking at it now I see the Bears taking WR Limas Sweed/Texas (6'4''/6'5'' 217 23 yrs old) in the 2nd round this year .. just my thoughts though Sweed would be a great pick for them. I think he's going to "surprise" many people at how good he is. QUOTE(Jimbo's Drinker @ Feb 18, 2008 -> 05:04 PM) Lord don't tell me Marty Booker is a feasible solution. Apparently, him and the Bears have had preliminary discussions. Jerry Angelo apparently really loves the guy.

QUOTE(CanOfCorn @ Feb 18, 2008 -> 04:39 PM) Even if Berrian stays, I'm not thrilled about that core. Any news on other FA's out there? I know Peerless Price, but the Bears won't (or shouldn't) pick him up. Randy Moss!

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Feb 17, 2008 -> 09:14 PM) How does this deal make the Celtics better? Um, Kevin McHale is the GM of the Timberwolves. Unless he's secretly trying to help the Celtics?

QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Feb 16, 2008 -> 11:49 PM) Gordon is not a good defender against anyone, at all. He can't get around a screen for the life of him. When he and Kirk play together in the backcourt, he's guarding the other teams PG most of the time anyway, and he's a turn stile. I don't buy your Mayo argument either. Guarding high school basketball players is no big feat. Also, if you have a hard time finding motivation, what is he going to play like when he finally gets the money? And as far as the ball bouncing for Gordon the same in the NBA and college, you are right. It bounces of his knee or foot just the same. That's pretty untrue. Even Skiles said while with the team last year, he's improved greatly defensively and isn't a liability out there which is why he played him more and more minutes. I'm not saying Gordon is a great defensive player, but he is not sucky or even mediocre. As for Mayo, it really wasn't about money as much as it is that he thinks he is too good for high school or college. I agree. He's kind of how Kobe was in high school. He would dick around and screw up on purpose just to see if he could bring his team back from deficits in the last minute.

QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ Feb 16, 2008 -> 11:35 PM) Even if you could find enough shots for Mayo and Gordon, you wouldn't be able to find enough shots for the backcourts they'd be "defending". You can't try and play defense with Mayo and Gordon as your guards. Plus, I've seen no evidence that either of the 2 can play point. Gordon is a good defender against PG's. OJ needs to be pushed to play defense, but he was more than suitable guarding guards, and sometimes forwards in high school. OJ's main problem is, he doesn't care for college. He's been waiting to get to the NBA since he was in high school. OJ is an very good playmaker. His PG skills are underrated. What NBADraft.net has to say: The skills are definitely there. Ben can handle the rock on a part time basis too. He did so in college and the way the ball bounces in college isn't any different than it bounces in the NBA.

QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ Feb 16, 2008 -> 11:29 PM) I think if you subtract 4 wins from the Cubs and move them 8 miles south, your a lot closer to accurate. Well apparently, they were spot on with the White Sox last year. I don't quite remember what their projections for us were.

QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Feb 16, 2008 -> 11:20 PM) Good luck dividing shots between those 2. I think based purely off entertainment value, I'd give it to Howard. The Superman dunk was just insane. The mini-hoop, the behind the backboard, everything was incredible. His athleticism for a man his size in incredible and I don't think anyone will ever touch his 2008 dunk contest performance. Technicality probably goes to Carter in 2000, but overall, I have to give it to D12. 48 Minutes a game. Luol doesn't demand the ball. Tyrus and Joakim don't need that many shots at all. It's only two players. They would definitely be able to share the ball, especially when one goes to the bench. In half court sets, I'd personally like to see Ben being ran through screens ala Richard Hamilton, and a ton of oops thrown to Tyrus and Joakim.

77-85. Cubs are expected to finish 89-73. Discuss.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Feb 16, 2008 -> 07:12 PM) I'd f***ing throw up if they got Bibby. I don't want some past his prime bum. I want the Bulls to open up the front court. To be honest I just want the Bulls to give Noah/Thomas/Gray a boatload of minutes down low, Deng to get healthy for next year and Hinrich/Sef to get a boatload of minutes playing together. Hinrich as a pure point (no longer having to deal with having Ben Gordon on teh squad) will be a very good point guard. The team will just need to find a way to get one more good player and I think if they can package up Gordon, Wallace, Joe Smith and whomever the heck else (maybe Nocioni) in a couple deals they could eventually figure a way to make something happen (maybe not until this off-season, but move numero uno should be moving Ben Wallace). I'd even be all for moving Gordon for high lotto pick (to go after one of the phenom freshman (Beasley would be my dream pick). There's nothing that suggests Kirk can be a good pure point guard. He doesn't have the court vision nor does he have elite passing skills to succeed as one. He still hasn't learned how to make a post entry pass, and he holds onto the ball way too long. He usually drives, goes in circles and backs out and shoots, or he'll drive, and kick out to a guy who is completely covered. His defense has gotten worse too. He used to be an elite defender, but it doesn't seem he tries as much and ever since he got married, he's just gone downhill. Kirk has always been a combo guard, and some suggest he was more of shooting guard if anything. He just doesn't have the shooting percentages that you would need out of a SG to be effective. Gordon would not net you a high lotto pick in this draft. It's way too strong. Beasley is probably going first overall, Rose is only suitable if you have a bunch of finishers on your team (need alot more Tyrus Thomas' and Ben Gordon's and you would have to run alot more to unleash his full potential since he's at his best on the open court). Nocioni seems like he would have to go because his contract, he hasn't met a shot he doesn't like, and his man defense is not that great. He's an excellent 6th man, but he should not be the best player on your team. If it was up to me, we wouldn't make the playoffs and hopefully we are able to get OJ Mayo. My starters would be: G - Ben Gordon G - OJ Mayo F - Luol Deng F - Tyrus Thomas C - Joakim Noah(as much as I hate him) I really think Mayo will be a great NBA player. On his current college team, he doesn't seem like it because of the lack of spacing in college, and because USC has a bunch of players who want to do things themselves. No type of team aspect. I really believe OJ is going to be a stud. Tyrus needs to play PF. I'm sick of Boylan saying he needs to play inside, then stick him out there at SF as if he has that type of range yet. He would benefit a ton from penetration by Ben Gordon and OJ Mayo. Joakim and Tyrus are pretty nice defensively too. I also believe the Bulls should play uptempo with this type of lineup. They should be getting a lot of rebounds and they have athletic players who are young and fast. No reason they shouldn't be getting out on the break. I want Larry Brown coaching the team next year, though he's kind of delusional. I like the fact that he likes Ben and Tyrus.

Well he doesn't have a long wingspan, and his game is that of a center's. I always thought he would be a bust, but alot of people thought he would be serviceable. He's borderline Rafael Araujo territory for me.

Played since 2000. Put me in a competitive head-to-head league Don't remember my league #, but that doesn't matter, I get along with anyone No thanks on commish.

signed a minor league deal with Oakland. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20...7&fext=.jsp

QUOTE(Steve9347 @ Feb 5, 2008 -> 12:11 PM) That's because right now none of it is really an HD broadcast. When they play old episodes of Martin or whatever it's obviously not going to be HD, but when they play Sox/Cubs games it will look identical to WGN's HD broadcast I presume. Of course, that's only at home, because for some reason in the year 2008 it's still too expensive and not worth the money for them to acquire a road game HD feed for home viewers who pay upwards of $100/month for their cable. /rant Nope, I've seen Sox games on WCIU in HD. It still looked like poop.

To me, the channel still looks like crap in HD.

I'm glad Rueben Droughns won it, though I wish he was more involved in the game. After reading the Jay Mariotti story, I've gained a soft spot for him.

QUOTE(Jeckle2000 @ Jan 26, 2008 -> 08:00 PM) So your saying it's more likely she was just a lying whore and Drew is a victim of an overzealous media? I don't think Drew is a victim. I think he's a prick.

All signs don't point to him being guilty as much as I thought he was. The text messages on her phone points to her definitely being a cheater. Her mother disappearing and never being found in a similar fashion. Then there is also that letter stating she was spotted in Kentucky with some guy.