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QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Jan 5, 2016 -> 09:07 AM) I dunno, those ranchers are serial offenders who endangered the lives of volunteer firefighters after being explicitly told not to set fires because there were firefighters in the area. Mandatory minimums are dumb in general, but having a good ol' boy judge blatantly ignore the law isn't exactly a great solution either. So I read through the original indictment. Granted it's the prosecution's side of the story, but they did a lot more than just set two fires that accidentally encroached on BLM land. They were warned as far back as 1999 that they should have a proscribed burn plan in place with the BLM and that if they didn't, any future fires that encroached on BLM land would be considered trespass. They never put a plan in place, they continued to set fires that were either on BLM property or spread to it, some of their fires spread to neighboring private land, and they actively obstructed and endangered BLM firefighters. If even half of the quotes in the indictment are true, these guys deserve every bit of five years. eta: they also threatened firefighters to "make this go away" or they'd claim that the firefighters had really started all of the fires. edit2: they had run-ins with the law and obstructing federal workers going back over two decades. http://www.hcn.org/issues/20/582 Yeah, if I had seen that indictment, I'd expect 1=2 years of jail time and penalties for all damage to property.

QUOTE (Alexeihyeess @ Jan 5, 2016 -> 02:44 PM) If prices go down much the Sox will find themselves competing with new teams who suddenly will find Gordon/Cespedes worth it. Not saying it's a bad idea to get a good price, but there comes a point where the certainty of grabbing an OF at higher price than absolutely optimal is better than the increasing risk that someone else swoops in. It's likely the demand going downward is years. If that is the case, the sox bidding at a higher AAV for less years with teams is worth it.

Look at Colangelo. I do think they should have kept Lombardi. He deserved more time.

I don't want Hoffman in.

The most damning parts of Big Short (the book) were the stories of the trader who made the huge trade on CDS that made the really douchey trader rich, and then basically retired after it all blew up with a nice buyout. And the conversation in Las Vegas where they found the guy buying up all of the junkiest swaps. Flashboys was nonsense.

Good time to have Rose back, as teams were really starting to stick it to Brooks.

QUOTE (Frank_Thomas35 @ Jan 5, 2016 -> 11:00 AM) People keep saying this but I don't think a deal will be held because of the HOF. In fact if Raines gets in a big three signing coupled with him getting in would be pretty epic for our fanbase. I still doubt we see any movement till late next week or the week after. This will go on for as long as teams and players are willing to have a staring contest. Whenever someone blinks I'll bet you see multiple signings within days. As stated a lot here we just need the first person to sign for all the dominos to fall. The best thing we can hope for is that first signing is Davis back to Balt. Because it takes out the main competition for Cespedes. Agreed.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jan 5, 2016 -> 10:36 AM) Just plowed through this. The whole thing is really terrifying. Not sure where I stand - I think he did it when you add in the extraneous evidence not reported in the documentary. This type of s*** is annoying, why on Earth didn't the doc cover everything? Just as the cops had an agenda and very clearly planted evidence, the documentary film makers also had an agenda. I watched first episode. Production wise it is so 90s crime doc, and it's "having a bunch of authoritative voices telling you what's real" took me out of it. Obviously, crime stories like this are a thing now, but Serial was so much better at telling an unfolding story. SHame they couldn't get an ending.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 4, 2016 -> 02:23 PM) I don't see not admitting an individual to the Hall of Fame as being the same as pretending they don't exist. I think putting them together is a non sequitor. I disagree, when you have to ask whether Bonds should get in the same breath as Trevor Hoffman.

There was a lot of interesting stuff on the Chris Ryan/Andy Greenwald podcast today on star wars. One, I learned that there really wasn't a script handed to JJ Abrams from Michael Arndt, he had general themes but that's it. So the entire script was written in the 3 months before they needed to shoot. That explains a lot, and certainly explains why they went with safer landscapes like desert/forest/snow vs. the swamp scenes discussed earlier.

I really like Gordon. I feel like he's the player we've really needed and have not targeted. But I'd be happy with any of them, but I don't really think about Upton anymore.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jan 4, 2016 -> 04:48 PM) Blah blah blah Fox News, who cares which outlets are covering this more? Fox New is covering it, I've seen it. CNN and everyone else is too. I really don't think this matters. What matters is how to handle the sedition. I think the Feds are right to wait it out a bit, then go in carefully to negotiate these guys out. They're scum who should be federally prosecuted, but that doesn't mean you want a gunfight. Now, if this drags on for weeks or months, and all peaceful efforts fail, at some point, you need to go in there and get them out. Preferably you use tear gas or something and do an HRT-style thing as opposed to a military action. But I sure as heck wouldn't want to do anything that puts federal officers or soldiers in danger, so if it comes to that, these idiots in the refuge can go screw themselves. I have little sympathy for the outcome for them. The worst part of this is, the locals don't want them there, nor does the state, nor do the people they are supposedly acting on behalf of. They aren't patriots, they're thugs. Here's what I think will happen. These dudes were so in their echo chamber of self-righteousness and thought they'd see this swell of support ala Bundy ranch. It's clearly not happening. I think soon they panic and try to work their best deal for jail time. As a second part, I think Obama should consider using the pardon on the actual ranchers, considering the mandatory minimum looks ridiculous and they have already served time.

He seems nice.

Ending really ruined it for me. So over the top. (Shooting Hitler in the exploding face not over the top, bmags? - fair point, but Laurent)

QUOTE (2005thxfrthmmrs @ Jan 4, 2016 -> 03:47 PM) Cruz, Felix, Perez, 3 of my favorite guys to follow in the system. It's highly likely that one of the 3 would crack our top 10 next season. Cruz has the highest potential if he moves back to SS and lives up to the reputation of being a strong defender at that spot. I would also add Ramon Beltre to the list, kid just turned 19 and could be moving Stateside this coming season. Is Felix referring to Felix Mercedes?

Well, You are saying there is no need to worry about age 35 because a left handed bat is always useful. People are worried about age 35 because players decline. So my point is that it doesn't matter if you are left or right handed, or a good fit for 2nd or 4th, if you aren't a good hitter you aren't useful. That said, I think Gordon will age really well.

Seconded. Django I thought I liked leaving, but I don't think Jamie Foxx was good in the role and it kinda took me out of it. I tried to turn it on again and couldn't get through the first 20 minutes. I watched the hell out of inglourious bastards though.

QUOTE (Lillian @ Jan 4, 2016 -> 03:59 PM) I'd like to see the Sox offer 4 years, at $16M, just to make the Royals have to up their offer to something close to that. If Gordon gets his wish, which appears to be to return to KC, I'd at least like to see them have to spend some serious money, which would contribute to their being financially more restrained, when all their guys become free agents. I wouldn't worry about the 4TH year, when Gordon would be 35, as the Sox always seem to be able to use a left handed bat. Let him DH in 2019, if his defense declines so much that the Sox would have better options for LF. LaRoche's .697 ops v. righties wasn't exactly useful.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jan 4, 2016 -> 02:09 PM) Cousins, Bortles, and Carr (to me) have exceeded expectations so far Good call on Carr. Basically, the big story to me in this boring as hell NFL season was: - The end of the QB elite: Peyton gone, Brees pretty much done for good. Rodgers with a down year. Brady was Brady - The second tier was bi-polar: Romo out. Rivers was back to garbage. Eli was not so great. Kaepernick went from future star to replaced by worst QB in league. Meanwhile, Newton, Wilson and Roethlisberger were fantastic. With Newton/Wilson possibly becoming new tier 1 QBs. But looks like the fresh blood with Bortles/Cousins/Mariota/Carr/Winston may have very bright years ahead. Cutler I think had a great year but not sure what tier he is. Kind of like the best of tier 3.

How many times did we need Kurt Russell explaining that he was taking his prisoner to get 10k at red rock? Or that he hangs people? Kurt Russell was like having a senile relative in the movie.

Has Pete Rose failed to make money in the autograph market? I think that is a very marginal consideration. Most of the people that care about autographs will soon die, right? Who are they? If there is some lucrative selfie market come find me.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jan 4, 2016 -> 01:47 PM) They are? Meant to quote pettie4sox who stated that. I think too much is overblown on Rose's contract/injury. It's not optimal, but soon the cap will explode, and his contract is will come off the books in a pretty good year too. As some have said, he could probably be moved if you need to. I mean, save that talk for Nets/Knicks.

NS, I feel like there was a lot of buzz around C Carlos Perez (?) in july of last year. Is he worth following?

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