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So did I miss anything fun on BB last night?

Derrick is a game time decision tonight now.

Right thing to do but jeez, the injuries this organization has had to key players this year is just absurd.

Cya Sale.

QUOTE (bmags @ Aug 20, 2014 -> 03:44 PM) The teen pregnancy rate in the united states has dropped DRAMATICALLY from when many of us were born. Teen Mom FTW.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Aug 20, 2014 -> 03:39 PM) Anyone that says Dunn was "a marginal upgrade" is using some excellent revisionist history. Prior to Chicago he was one of the most consistent hitters in the game that almost without fail put up around 3 WAR, 30-40 HRs, and a OPS+ of around 130. At the time he was signed Chicago had little power in the lineup and DH was a big problem. Remember Mark Kotsay? That things didn't work out with Dunn remains one of the biggest puzzles in Sox history IMO. Maybe it was the apendix thing. Ya, he should have been like the biggest upgrade of all time.

Valentin's numbers on the Sox are kind of crazy to look back at now.

Hopefully the Shield special they're doing tonight is available to watch right away because I'm working late tonight and wont be able to see it when they air it.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 20, 2014 -> 01:13 PM) The point is who is the left handed power in the white sox line up next year. Carl. Everett.

Thibs was doing fine with Rose last year so hopefully he keeps it that way. But Noah and Deng when he was here were always playing way too much when they were both always hurt, can't have that. You can't compare their minutes to LeBron and Durant because those two really haven't had too many injuries they've been battling through. EDIT: And that's playing too much in the regular season. Play them as long as you want in the playoffs but the regular season is so damn pointless in the NBA, just be careful with some of these guys.

I think Rick is going to spend a bit of money in the offseason to make the Sox a legit 2015 contender. There's definitely some holes on the roster right now but there's a lot of talent here too.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Aug 19, 2014 -> 10:26 PM) The laughing keeps me from crying. But actually, it's to be expected. He had knee surgery. Is that to be expected this far after surgery? Serious question, I have no idea.

QUOTE (Brian @ Aug 19, 2014 -> 08:19 PM) 3 more outs 0 more outs.

QUOTE (Brian @ Aug 19, 2014 -> 06:35 PM) NOW we know how important they are. Exactly. It's like getting the president to watch.

I gotta admit that this Chicago team has drawn me in. I'll be watching tonight.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Aug 19, 2014 -> 02:55 PM) Forget him as a prospect, that K-rate will not work at the MLB level. Good point. QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Aug 19, 2014 -> 03:23 PM) As a fan of pitching, it really is sad what happened to Prior. He was so fun to watch. Of all the pitchers I've seen, Prior in his prime, was one of the best. Nobody tops Pedro for me though. At a time when I absolutely despised the Cubs I was still a fan of Prior's.

I predict a 27 pitch perfect game from Rodon tonight.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Aug 19, 2014 -> 01:24 PM) <!--quoteo(post=3041301:date=Aug 19, 2014 -> 01:05 PM:name=Chisoxfn)-->QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Aug 19, 2014 -> 01:05 PM) <!--quotec-->Here is what I don't understand. How were there all these bad reports and then it has taken this long for this information to come out. Seems like a lot of bad information started the process, followed by good info. If this info comes out 10 days ago, we don't have this situation. Again, not saying it is easy and investigations have to be done, but seems like there should have been pretty strong statements coming from the government denying reports, etc. Easy: the media. They are 100% to blame. Show up, shove microphones in people's faces, get "statements," report them as fact, and then get the country in a frenzy. "No, we actually haven't seen it Tom, we're just reporting it." Perfect.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Aug 19, 2014 -> 10:11 AM) O'Brien and Smithpeters will have to take a step forward, and either Lavender or Fletcher(whoever isnt redshirting). I really dont know what to expect from Bola this year. He was two different players last year, the end of the season he was a beast, and in the beginning he looked like 5 fouls in 1 minute. Outside of highlight videos I haven't seen Lavendar play but from everything I've read, he's probably the one most ready to jump right in and score for us. Fletcher I have seen play a few times and he might be the best of the bunch by the time he's a senior(super athlete) but he's still extremely raw and I don't think he's going to be doing too much scoring for us right off the bat. I do think he'll help us on the defensive end of things right away though.

QUOTE (Brian @ Aug 19, 2014 -> 09:52 AM) My biggest worry is who will be 2nd scorer to take pressure off Beane or if he's off? Ya, that's my biggest concern as well. I think it might have to be one the of the freshman. I like O'brien and Smithpeters but I'm not sure either of them can be that 2nd option.

QUOTE (Brian @ Aug 19, 2014 -> 08:49 AM) I'll take an NIT berth next season, Absolutely. We'll have a chance to win Arch Madness when it comes around but an NIT berth would be great.

It's like we're almost a real basketball program again: http://www.collegesportsmadness.com/article/9660

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Aug 19, 2014 -> 07:29 AM) With him & Eaton, it makes me much less interested in the De Aza & Tank talk. Still leaves an of spot for next year though.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Aug 19, 2014 -> 07:34 AM) I'm pulling for Manziel because the criticism of him compared to other football players is ridiculous and idiotic Yup.

I already miss Ambrose.