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25 percent now in save situations this year? Moving on up!!!

I think I say this every year(since it's brought up every year) but I don't necessarily think that Walker is the problem but it can't hurt to fire him. A lot of times moves like this can get a team fired up, even if it's only for a week or so that could make a difference, might as well try.

QUOTE (gatnom @ Apr 25, 2011 -> 12:53 AM) What's most likely? He hits about 40 home runs with an OPS around 900. Barring injury, this is one of the biggest certainties in baseball. QUOTE (greg775 @ Apr 25, 2011 -> 01:01 AM) Man if he pulls that off after this start ... 55 at bats isn't going to weigh his stats down all season.

Didn't get to see most of the game tonight but it looks like CP3 carried the Hornets to a W. That's the one series in the West that I wasn't expecting to go more than 5 games, impressive showing so far by NO.

QUOTE (danman31 @ Apr 24, 2011 -> 07:12 PM) Did we really forget Jason's birthday? Hahaha. Cheers Jason. Too funny. Happy bday Gage!

Remember when the Magic were supposed to be a title contender? That was funny.

I'm still so f***in jacked up.

QUOTE (oldsox @ Apr 23, 2011 -> 12:02 PM) You think someone wants Dunn's contract and is willing to give you prospects in exchange? Again, good luck with that. Amen.. Sox could not give away Dunn now. If they put Dunn on waivers, there would be no takers, IMO.

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Apr 22, 2011 -> 11:45 PM) I honestly think Game 5 was the hardest of the final 4 games we had. I am more confident in Game 6 then I was for Game 5, that's for sure. At home, with all this momentum. I am not that nervous. Game 7 would be fantastic, win or lose. All it takes is 1 goal to completely shift the momentum, that's why the first goal tomorrow will be incredibly huge. It's hard not to be nervous when one game can end your season.

I drank for the first time in a month and a half last night, oh how I missed the...

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Apr 22, 2011 -> 10:02 PM) That's false. I said I wouldn't be upset if that trade went down. Scroll back. Check post #4962 if you don't believe me. I personally think we should keep Rose and then just trade the rest of the team for another superstar and try being more like the Knicks. I hear that's the way to win championships.

I hate this thread.

Just started a new job so I have training this week and I have to work a stupid 2-10 shift tonight. Have easter off though which is nice, not because I'm religious at all but because now I can enjoy a nice feast at my grandmas house.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Apr 22, 2011 -> 11:32 AM) I know you're trying to be funny. But it really is amazing to me that some act like it's ONLY White Sox fans that go nutzoid when the team is struggling. Check out a Red Sox message board after a 4-game losing streak. You'd be stunned. It's every fan base in every freakin sport. Not saying it's right(cause it's not) but that's how a good majority of fans act when the smallest of things go wrong for their team.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Apr 22, 2011 -> 11:34 AM) Wait, I don't get it? Weeks is a Brewer. Getz is a Royal. He's saying we would have only been better off getting rid of Beckham if we got a player like Rickie Weeks back in return.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Apr 22, 2011 -> 11:29 AM) Jesus Montero! Make it happen, KW! Not happening. QUOTE (iamshack @ Apr 22, 2011 -> 11:35 AM) Does signing Mark to an extension help us retain Danks? No.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Apr 22, 2011 -> 09:23 AM) I don't understand why you are so obsessed with posters from other message boards. It's so simple to avoid what they are typing, and way more simple to not give a s***. Well reading opposing teams forums is always a fun thing to do. That being said, just by scrolling through theirs, it's the same as any other board, you're going to have some complete morons and you have your intelligent fans.

QUOTE (Felix @ Apr 21, 2011 -> 09:41 PM) This year, Rose took 19.7 shots a game and made 8.8. Last year, he took 17.5 and made 8.6. Essentially, he made the same number of shots per game and took two extra attempts. How is that a good move? The step forward that Rose took offensively this year was at the line. He averaged 2.4 more FTA per game this year and averaged 2.5 more makes, which is a pretty significant difference over the span of a season. If he continues to be aggressive and get to the basket, there's no reason he shouldn't continue to become an even better player. Settling for 4 threes a game when you're a below average outside shooter isn't going to get it done, and that's my biggest gripe with him. On top of that, isn't the talent level around Rose this year is better than it's ever been in the past? So wouldn't it make more sense for Rose to be shooting less and getting more looks for his improved teammates? All I've said is that Paul is a better overall player RIGHT NOW. Rose has potential to be a better player than Paul in the future, but he's not at that point yet. Well that's the thing, in the first 3 quarters, he does set up his teammates and he does it a lot, especially in the first 3 quarters. The problem is, as good as this overall supporting cast is as a team, it's still not exactly the most brilliant bunch offensively. Derrick gets these guys open looks all the time(especially early in the game) but the 4th quarter is his and that's where he takes over the game and usually wins it for his team and that's where he's evolved the most, he'd be more passive in key spots in years passed but this year he knows when he needs to be extra aggressive and just will his team to a W. This is the main reason why he's head and shoulders above the other pg's in the league right now. This is stuff that stats will never pick up on but it's beyond obvious when watching these games.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Apr 21, 2011 -> 09:27 PM) Felix > this thread I'm sorry. He offers up legitimate analysis. The Rose homerism around here is nearing realgm status. The dude is f***ing awesome. Felix has admitted this. He's a fool because he'd rather have Paul? I don't think so. Do you really think you should be the one calling people out in this thread?

QUOTE (Felix @ Apr 21, 2011 -> 09:10 PM) You guys act as if it's mutually exclusive. Efficient players can be closers. You don't have to chuck up 25 shots a night just to finish off a game. Once Rose realizes this and stops settling for the long contested threes, he'll take his game to a much higher level. With the cast Rose has around him, he has to be taking shots and that's why he does so. He hasn't done this in years past but part of him taking his game to the next level has been him(and most likely through Thibs telling him to do so) shooting more so than he's ever done in his life. And as for Paul, one of the reasons his stats once against looked pretty and efficient last night is because he literally sat in the corner for the last 3 or so minutes of the game and didn't even demand the ball when he gave it up, just sat around and allowed his teammates to lose the game for his squad. That's when I can't stand having my best player take a whole 11 shots in a game, he needs to be demanding of the ball in the last few minutes when he's clearly his teams best player, instead he became a spectator when his team really did have a legit shot to win that game.

QUOTE (beckham15 @ Apr 21, 2011 -> 10:17 PM) duncan keith is having the game of his life tonight Not sure how he's went from being a complete corpse to this but keep it up.

QUOTE (Felix @ Apr 21, 2011 -> 08:09 PM) That's because there's really no point in doing it. Do I think Paul is a better player than Rose? Yes, and one game doesn't change that (It's worth noting that his game was still incredibly efficient). Is it worth making that argument in here, where people clearly have no interest in listening? No, not really. Rose was bad tonight, there's no denying that but when the Bulls needed him most, he stepped up and made the play. Paul might have been "efficient" last night but when the Hornets needed him in crunch time, he literally disappeared. Whatever, you're right on the fact that there's no point in arguing this anymore. I'll take Derrick's ability to finish off games and everyone else can have Paul's efficiency.

That was one awesome period. Keep the pedal to the metal and step on their throats here in the 2nd and lets get this series back to the UC!

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 21, 2011 -> 03:13 PM) Me too, especially with all these righties we've faced. Don't be shocked if he sits tomorrow as well against Verlander. Jason, in an effort to get more offense, do you think the Sox would consider calling up Viciedo anytime soon? That seems like the type of move we've made the last few years. I'm obviously not Gage but I'd say it's way too early for that. Dayan needs to get his bat going in the minors before we make that kind of call imo.