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And to be honest, I think that's the change. Some of this may be an actual switch to leftist positions, but another part of it is also a shift from the technocratic solutions delivered since the 1990s. Solving complex problems with deploying hundreds of mechanisms all to put market pressure on a not-true market to deliver healthcare instead of just either delivering healthcare yourself aligned to the goals or delivering the insurance yourself is the shift. Medicare is cheaper, relatively, and people "get" it. The biggest takeaway from the ACA is that the medicaid expansion was the most popular part. It also, at one time of the process, was the only part people thought could get passed. But, I think this will be applied to certain cases. And I think the left is going to be surprised at how often people will prefer non-government solutions. But in those cases, I'm sure they will just blame and fight the liberal wing and a fascist regime will take over. History as ever.

He's not a power hitter but he is a streaky power hitter. He may very well have a 5 hr in 15 game stretch that makes it look better than you assume.

QUOTE (JenksIsMyHero @ Sep 15, 2017 -> 11:50 AM) What other deal was out there btw? I love to criticize the Bulls FO as much as anyone else (I was clearly on the side arguing that trading Butler for just about ANY deal was a dumb move), but I think people are complaining about other hypothetical returns that simply were not there. I think they did the best they could and it's a pretty decent return relative to what these other teams got for their star players. That's all i'm saying. I hate statements like this. This has been going on for years in this thread. The assumption that what has transpired was inevitable. This organization "did their best" to try and put together a championship roster and failed. "Did their best" to hire good coaches and failed. "Did their best" to trade for superstars and failed. "Did their best" to sign top free agents and failed. But when they "did their best" to trade a top 15 player in the game and did demonstrably worse than a championship winning front office with a comparable asset that did better, it's "What more could the bulls have done?" They could have acquired better assets for years. They could have drafted other, better assets for years. They could have trade Butler sooner. They could have traded Butler later.

Whatever parallels there may be, the most distinguishing factors of Trump are his corruption, incredible dishonesty, ignorance, vanity, misogyny, bigotry and racism are what defines him. If the parallel is "good at slogans they can't can't carry to the finish line" there are actual good examples of parallels you can find. But, yes, this screams "You know who else provided government health programs to their people?"

QUOTE (Lillian @ Sep 15, 2017 -> 11:42 AM) The problem with waiting is that he could get too expensive. There are obviously 3 possible directions for his career path: 1) He regresses and is not worthy of a spot on the roster 2) He progresses and adds more power to his offense 3) He remains pretty much what he was, this season. If you believe that outcomes 2 and 3 are the most probable, you try to sign him to a medium term, perhaps 5 or 6 year extension, at a cost commenserate with this year's performance. If he you get either outcome 2 or 3, going forward, you are fine. The only risk is outcome #1. I'd rather take that gamble, than wait till he can command a big free agent contract, where the risk would be too great. Remember, once he reaches free agency, management can no longer offer the enticement of increasing a player's salary, over what he would earn in arbitration, and they have lost control. Therefore, it's as simple as "to the highest bidder". It's no wonder many owners are so reluctant to sign expensive free agents. They know what all of us know, that you are paying for past performance, just when a player is entering the years when he will start to regress. Ultimately, it is up to the coaches and the organization to make an astute and realistic evaluation of a player and his performance, in order to make a reasonable assumption regarding whether he will regress, improve or stay the same. So many factors enter into that assessment. They should know most about a player's physical tools, mental toughness, dedication, work ethic and all of the other intangible, as well as tangible aspects of his make up. We have to trust that they will make a reasonably wise and prudent decision. With arb and everything we currently have a probably 30 million committed to 2018. Avi, in this incredible season, is still probably only a 3.5 WAR player. A 3.5 WAR corner outfielder without big power heading into his 30s is not going to be too expensive unless offense becomes impossible to find in the next 2 years, which I doubt.

Wade tore his meniscus, not ACL. The only player that comparably relies on athleticism like Lavine is Lowry and Jabari Parker, and Parker has had multiple leg problems now. IT is probably in trouble, but the Bulls also got damaged goods. But most importantly, they got an unprotected pick from a terrible team. Yeah, the east is bad, but look at this roster: http://www.espn.com/nba/team/roster/_/name/bkn/brooklyn-nets

I really hope he sticks at 3rd. Kanny/W-S going to be pretty creative with DH with these corner IF/crowded OF stuff going on. Granted, hopefully Burger/Sheets move up quickly.

QUOTE (Boogua @ Sep 15, 2017 -> 11:03 AM) That hip issue sounds much worse than a torn acl. Not to mention the guy is 5'9 and relies primarily on quickness and is already a terrible defender. Lavine also relies on athleticism. I think there is way too much assumption in bulls camp that he comes back as the same player. ACL injuries in basketball have not been kind.

I think we got too used to having every player locked up for 5 years. Again, just let him play out. If he's really this good, we'll have money to sign him.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Sep 15, 2017 -> 10:28 AM) Originally...yes...after all these medical reports, I am less convinced of such. Just imagine if it turned out IT was coming off of a torn ACL!

Whoa what an offensive day for the first 5 hitters. 6 times on base for Yoan! 7 RBI for Avi! Damn

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 14, 2017 -> 01:57 PM) I meant other as in, In addition to the players you listed, Micker Adolfo was the only OTHER one I could think of. Yeah, kinda weird but Alfaro actually played in AZL at 17 and then went to DSL for his 18 season. But again, that was a typically bad 17 year old stateside season, with a .450 OPS. It looks like at least 1 a class is put stateside. It is interesting that they chose him over Joseu.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 14, 2017 -> 11:49 AM) The only other player I can think of they moved here at 17 is Micker. It seems to me they must see something if he is in that kind of company. You are right Nunez was actually 18, but Franklin Reyes was 17 in AZL last year.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Sep 14, 2017 -> 01:27 PM) Beating the sox with below average stuff because they play in a s***ty dome? Ha, that's what I know Radke for.

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Sep 14, 2017 -> 01:13 PM) Shields looking like Brad Radke. As someone not watching the game...what does this mean?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 13, 2017 -> 10:50 AM) The have only moved a few guys here at 17. That is probably the biggest endorsement of Sosa that I can give. Right, but so were Reyes and Nunez. And he performed better than both. I just want an idea of what they think they have here.

I just want a star wars move that every time its on I'll sit and watch no matter what point it is just because I love the scenes and characters so much. I actually left thinking TFA was that, only to rewatch and it and just being super super bored. Like, I'll watch edge of tomorrow literally every time its on. I wanted that.

I probably shouldn't rule out the dbacks since they too have tried to expand their pool and have the bigger bonus (5.75 mill) pool money than TX.

QUOTE (Brian @ Sep 14, 2017 -> 10:34 AM) Its something Hillary is saying a lot on her book tour while blaming him, partly, for her loss. It is equally annoying that Sanders can critique Clinton's campaign/DNC without hand clenching, while any criticism of Sanders from Clinton is seen as outside the lines.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Sep 14, 2017 -> 10:18 AM) I live next to Edison Park. I find nothing about this crazy. Yeah I didn't mean I'm surprised by the push back but I find their arguments for not including this in a Chicago history to be crazy.

I think it's likely this Texas LAD Seattle

He is at this moment the leader of the Democrats. Chuck Schumer could say carbon tax is the #1 priority in 2020 and no other dems would be asked about it. If Sanders said it, everyone would be pressured to fall in line. ANd that's fine, actual party leaders don't need to be the ones advancing the agenda as much as executing it.

I honestly don't care if it was intentional or not. I left TFA liking it but thinking ending on a cliff hanger was a scary sign of serialization that made me nervous. But then I rewatched it a few times and realized the only thing it had going for it was nostalgia. It was just so concerned with getting from point a to point b, there was no scenes that glue it together until they arrive on the death star. ANd the cantina, man was that brutal. Even Rogue One, the movie isn't a movie until the last 30 minutes. It did not hold up at all. They really need to work on letting scenes have a purpose beyond advancing the plot. Because once you know where it goes, it lacks the fun of just living in this expansive world the way the first 3 were.

I do think it's kinda hilarious how I go into every game thinking we can win, compared to 2015 when we were "competing" and I went into every game thinking "how could we possibly score enough to win?" edit: And we are 20 games below that team.

It may end up being a rebranded public option, but that shows more political aptitude than we've seen in 7 or so years from them.