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So since last years bowl record proved the SEC was overrated and Big Ten was great does this year show that the Big Ten is weak and SEC is best conference ever? Or do we just ignore them.

They were pretty damn lucky in 2013, hence the regression they all foresaw then. Clearly there is something the model is undervaluing, likely with the contact and defense, and relievers.

I could have told you with this campaign he'd have the pat buchanon people wrapped up, but that it's been so much larger is crazy.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Jan 12, 2016 -> 09:37 AM) Yeah, multiple myeloma. His treatment has been going fairly well, results are less than ideal but still pretty good, but he knows he only as so much time at this point. edit: he actually had an update on his health yesterday because a lot of people (including me) may have been reading a little more into that article than he intended. That's good to hear. I don't know that there is a better writer on macro trends for health, environment and how they interact.

They hated the Royals last year too and totally nailed that one.

The next CBA should hopefully update the terrible compensation system on FA, as well as the international market. The only thing I think improved was draft. But the idea that if you go over your spend the best thing to do is go WAY OVER is so ridiculous I can't believe nobody brought it up ahead of time.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jan 11, 2016 -> 09:21 PM) I honestly think Fowler + SS + Starting pitcher is better than just getting Cespedes. It'd be nice to get a big bat, but we have a decent amount of power as is. To get a guy who can hit you 15-20 homers, get on at .350-.375 clip, and play CF somewhat adequately would be huge. Getting a SS and another starter to sure up the rotation also makes your team much more well rounded. We do not have a decent amount of power.

Aside from the fact that these people deserve a fair trial and not just to be assassinated, this should be pretty easy to resolve peacefully. But first, please God create a perimeter and stop letting them wander in and out of their play den. Cut off their supplies, cut off access to media...and it ends.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Jan 11, 2016 -> 04:51 PM) Adam Eaton approves of Cespedes. Jake Spiwak ‏@BeatsByDrSpi @AdamSpankyEaton @whitesox Maybe add Cespedes to the #SoxFest list too? ? Adam Eaton ‏@AdamSpankyEaton 8m8 minutes ago Adam Eaton Retweeted Jake Spiwak I would be down for that.. I have to say, that has to be awkward if you are Garcia to see your teammate actively speak of replacing you.

Certainly seems like the time it took to land Gase was concern he'd be 1 and done, so good chance Loggains was picked expecting to move up. In Denver, he moved up gase from McCoy. I trust the dude to pick coaches, that's for damn sure.

I used to want Dave Ragone to BE our QB.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 11, 2016 -> 04:01 PM) You have to put the Dodgers as #1. Damn. It is so ridiculous how rigged this system has become for what it would consider "bad actors"

QUOTE (Lillian @ Jan 11, 2016 -> 04:00 PM) The consensus here seems to be that the front office would not be willing to go there. So, if you're correct, where does that leave the Sox? Saying they were serious bidders as we go to RF with someone else.

I kind of wanted to see if Caldwell would be fired to see if Jim Bob Cooter would be available. But yes, anxious for new QB coach. Fox's strength is his ties around league. When was last time a bears assistant was promoted to head coach? Ryan? (I don't think Rivera counts because we fired him for Bob Babich)

Damn, I didn't know Kevin Drum had bone cancer.

I'd guess 5 for 108 is his final amount, with him not getting the 6 for 150 he thought.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 11, 2016 -> 03:18 PM) I also worry that Eaton would be a disaster in RF if they get a CF and move Eaton there. Why is that a concern? He has a good arm, and RF would seem to have less balls hit on the screws that scares him into playing so deep.

Ha, this is great, I'm glad everyone in our age group has a fairly equal list defined by what movies were on cable ad nauseum.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jan 11, 2016 -> 02:38 PM) Shawshank Redemption. I stop and watch it everytime it's on and it's on a lot. Right, I've probably seen that in the top 20 abouts. I think there was a time period where I saw a crapton of Foreest Gump. That movie can really make you go insane.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 11, 2016 -> 02:28 PM) I should add A Christmas Story to that. Was just going to add this after seeing Christmas Vacation referenced.

Well, I can tell this thread is going to suck soon, but I can't let this go: Rape has not become a subjective term. You have listed 3 examples. There may be upward of dozens more in the last decade. These stories scare men that believe they too may have someone falsely accuse them of rape. On the flip side, women are scared of actually being sexually assaulted and raped. As opposed to false accusations there are thousands of assaults and rape each year. It is insulting to even insinuate that because there have been cases of false accusations there is an even playing field here that has made rape a subjective term. Too many men rape too many women, and when it happens it is their boyfriends, friends, classmates or co-workers and it makes men uncomfortable to feel associated to that but it is unreal to push back by watering it down to say it doesn't exist. Women saying all men are rapists is a hell of a lot closer to truth than "rape is a subjective term"

Yeah I have to say my list would probably be embarrassing. I'm not sure there is a movie I've seen 10+ times that I would say is a great movie. This is probably the top of the top. I may have spent a full month of my life on: Office Space Swingers Air Force One Pitch Perfect Lion King Space Jam Bio dome I feel sick.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 11, 2016 -> 01:58 PM) If the alternative was to not be connected to anyone, and recycle last years roster, I'll take some hope and let down, over depression. Right - I guess having a lot to talk about in december was worth 6 months straight of "Sox signed Jerry Sands"

Sub-question: What movies have you seen the most in your lifetime? My wife asked me this and I think the answer is office space. I'm pretty sure when I was in high school I'd come home from school and it was on comedy central like every day...and I watched it.

This winter has been easy as hell. As a first time home owner, I tried to the nice neighborly thing and buy pet friendly salt, as all my neighbors have dogs. Big mistake, that stuff does nothing. So, the only annoying thing is constantly re-salting (it melting, refreezing)