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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.

QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Sep 14, 2017 -> 09:49 AM) It's a good bill, that if anything is bringing attention to medicare for all, that is becoming a more popular idea in this country every day. You keep saying that you support single payer, but seem to say it's a bad idea every time Bernie Sanders or others try to get things passed. It's just the same pessimistic attitude from Democrats over and over. The party of "we won't be able to do that". It is a downpayment on intent. The bill itself will need to change, and it clearly is likely the workability will largely be more in line with a medicare buy-in, however, this is the only new policy the democrats have introduced that has generated publicity that cuts through the daily noise and has organic excitement. DACA/Dream act I consider separate but has very good mobilization by some great grass roots orgs. Sanders is basically the only democrat that matters right now until someone can show the same ability to form a message.

Like, I'm hoping there is some self reflection after making a comment like this: If they can introduce changes made they should. But to act like that is even linear is absurd. Had the CPD and City government actually confronted how something like Burge could have happened on their watch and really grappled with it, there may not have needed to be reforms 25 years later largely forced on the City after a shocking shooting of a teenager.

https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20170914/ed...nder-jon-police I find this crazy. I recognize Edison Park would be an area of a lot of police officers. But to me the Burge era and the after-effects is one of the biggest influencing events in Chicago of the last 30 years. I'm glad they are teaching Chicago history though, that is pretty cool.

Reddy on Medicare for all - Meaningless bill that won't pass Reddy on Better Deal press conference people have already forgotten- This is a game changer!

Beer is apparently sucking with wood bats again. I mean whose to say he isn't selected where that Rooker was this year?

We'll be better. Bullpen being average may depend on whether Nate Jones exists for a year, but I think we are a little lucky with how stable they've been the last 2 months. I'd expect next year to be 2013/4 level frustrating from our pen. The only part of that is I may be underestimating some help from players currently in AA in our second half, or players like Bummer taking a leap.

The interesting trap the league could get caught up in is what if Otani signs for only 3-4 million and then has major contributions to a playoff team/WS team. There could totally be Sal Perez-esque stories highlighting how such a good player was the lowest paid on the team. The Royals soon after bumped up Perez' contract. What would league do here? Lot of what-ifs obviously but I fun to think about.

I think ReyLo and Giolito are learning how to k hitters when their secondary stuff isn't capable of it. We will see the fruits of that soon. But on days like this, I like the gutsiness, probably a little bit of luck. Really like when they are working through things at this level and still finding ways to get out of trouble.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Sep 13, 2017 -> 03:00 PM) The little kid in front of me caught a Buster Posey bat on Saturday night. It's better than catching a ball. I told him to sell it when Buster makes the HOF. Was my dream as a kid. That or a players hockey stick.

QUOTE (turnin' two @ Sep 13, 2017 -> 12:26 PM) Danny Hultzen and Trevor Bauer went 2 and 3 in that draft. With Dylan Bundy and Bubba Starling 4 and 5. A lot of better talent taken down in the draft... Hopefully the Sox don't look take a Trevor Bauer over a Lindor or Jose Fernandez. But, man was there a lot of impact talent in that draft. Right now it's lining up to look like pitchers slotting into 2-3 but in terms of profile I'd really like this to be a prep SS year for the sox. Don't get many shots at those guys.

I thought I heard in order to get Otani in the first place his team promised that they would not put a large posting fee when he decided to go stateside.

I thought Adam would struggle making team next year with more guys getting close for time, but I realized he really only has Leury and May competing for CF, so he probably has our 4th outfield locked down.

300k is too much for a player that may bust, let's spend it on a 16 year old venezuelan kid instead.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Sep 13, 2017 -> 07:49 AM) Because many of the kids that play in the NFL can't take a partial scholarship to play baseball in college and they also don't want to wait 6-7 years to get a payday in their sport likely. That's just one reason. I understand your point, but even the arb numbers are better than most of the "payday" deals these guys get.

I'm anxious to hear org views on Sosa.

So Callis said this is the best draft since 2011.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Sep 13, 2017 -> 10:10 AM) Thankfully it's September and not July or else I'd be worried. ha

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Sep 13, 2017 -> 10:14 AM) You think teams would try to keep him in the minors for 10 days or whatever it is to get the extra year of control? I feel like a team would have to agree that they will put him on the opening day roster right away. He's ready to play now. Keeping him in the minors for a year is way overvaluing 7 years from now over today. Doesn't make sense to me.

Also lets keep in mind the reputation of "overload" on Japanese pitchers. Kenta Maeda came over and had "the worst medicals anyone has ever seen".