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Everyone knows I think this play is insanely overrated BUT this is a cool picture:

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 13, 2011 -> 01:51 PM) Trouble is...how do you define "top tier teams"? Right now, the top tier teams are basically the ones that have played the Heat and beaten them. They haven't played the Spurs yet, they were without LBJ when they played the Bulls, they've beaten Orlando, Dallas beat the crap out of them. You wouldn't be asking that question if they weren't consistently losing to Boston. If they hadn't played the C's 3 times, or hadn't lost all 3 after today, then you wouldn't think to ask that. Ya, that's a fair point. I think I've made it pretty clear that I don't consider Orlando an elite team but ya they've just gotten destroyed by Boston and Dallas. I just saw a stat a few days ago about their record against top 5 teams record wise in the NBA and it was horrendous but that's obviously all because of the Celtics.

Seriously, are the Heat going to beat one of the top tier teams eventually? They have the christmas day win against the Lakers but besides that they just can't beat an upper echelon team(ya I know there's a lot of time left in this game). I keep thinking of them as the favorite to win it all but at some point they have to prove something this season.

QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Feb 13, 2011 -> 02:07 PM) I understand the organization's thinking here, but i'd hate to see Sale pigeonholed as a reliever. I'm hoping that putting him in the bullpen for year (and i think he will be for the duration of the year) isn't a permanent thing. He'll be tried out as a starter eventually, I wouldn't worry too much about that. The best thing for the team this year is for Sale to be in the bullpen so that's what the Sox are doing, next year is a different story.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 13, 2011 -> 12:56 PM) Even if they're not that great, they have the shooters to win 2 games just off of random chance. That's a tough series just on the odds. Eh, they'll just as likely completely lose a game or two that way. Like I said, I'd much rather play the Magic as they're just no where near as good as Boston or Miami. We'd beat Orlando in a 7 game series, Boston/Miami I'm not as confident about though I think we'd have a shot unlike most people.

The Magic just aren't that great. It'd be very nice to get them in the 2nd round but I'm sure it's going to be Miami or Boston.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Feb 13, 2011 -> 11:29 AM) I have serious doubts about the Phillies. They're still my pick to win the division, as it's impossible to go against that rotation. But their lineup and bullpen have some serious question marks. As for the Red Sox, what can you say? They're f***ing loaded. See, I kind of feel the opposite. I wouldn't be completely shocked if they get overtaken by the Braves in that division, however, if they get into the playoffs, good luck beating those top 4 in a short series.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Feb 13, 2011 -> 11:53 AM) I'll be sure not to watch any games in which Humber, Harrell or Pena start. Maybe I can come to your spot and get wasted on those days? Ha, sounds like a plan to me.

It's pretty simple imo: Peavy starts on the dl, let Humber take a few spot starts(yes I know he's garbage but he's the best of the garbage that we have) and then dfa him or whatever the hell you need to do when Jake's ready to go.

Cheap towers of beer=awesomeness.

QUOTE (knightni @ Feb 13, 2011 -> 11:35 AM) Who are you sending down to create this 25 man spot? Start Peavy on the dl.

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Ya, not happening.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Feb 12, 2011 -> 05:06 PM) I am OK with Dunn's defense not quite living up the mark of other DH's. Ya but Mark Kotsay was the best defensive dh I've ever seen. Big shoes to fill.

QUOTE (Brian @ Feb 12, 2011 -> 03:32 PM) Oh boy. I'm one of "those" guys this year. My mom sent me a Valentines Day card since I am all alone this year. I'm so pathetic. Did include a $50 gift card to Old Navy though. I'm going to a Bucks-Clippers game on Valentines day with 3 other guys. I think I win the pathetic battle on this stupid holiday.

QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Feb 12, 2011 -> 04:10 PM) Shaq was the most dominant player I've ever seen in terms of sheer physicality, he was an absolute beast. Not arguing that. That doesn't change the fact that I hate the guy though.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Feb 12, 2011 -> 03:08 PM) And the overrated chant is stupid as well because obviously OSU is one of the best teams in the nation. But they are drunk college students what do you expect. I'm not even going after the Wiscy fans necessarily because it happens everywhere, those are just two things in sports that piss me off. I'll never forget during our s16 year when we beat an unranked Wichita State team at home and fans started the overrated chant, I was quite embarrassed. As for this game, why rush the court if you're beating an overrated team anyways? QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Feb 12, 2011 -> 03:09 PM) I hate rushing the court elitism. I would rush the court against Savannah State if people came with me. Ok.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Feb 12, 2011 -> 03:04 PM) I understand beating the number 1 team is great and you want to rush the court, but wisconsin was the favorite. It's f***in dumb, not to mention the stupid overrated chant at the end of the game. Great win for the Badgers but like usual, fans acting like morons.

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Feb 12, 2011 -> 01:36 PM) That's what I've been saying for months. It sets up your best hitters in a R-L-R-L-R (switch AJ and Quentin), and it puts Rios, who has good speed, in front of the heavy hitters. Rios just really isn't that great of a hitter, Dunn and PK should really be batting 3-4.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 12, 2011 -> 12:43 PM) Dislike. Agreed.

Danks or Dunn.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Feb 11, 2011 -> 09:17 PM) Tim? Thanks bud. I meant that I can't believe he was comparing Duncan to Hakeem, that's just a bad comparison.

QUOTE (knightni @ Feb 11, 2011 -> 09:24 PM) I always thought that Garnett and Duncan were similar as well. Duncan?

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Feb 11, 2011 -> 07:50 PM) What are you implying? Honestly, I really like the Felipe Paulino, Ty Wiggington, Matt Lindstrom additions. Yes, I know Paulino's numbers flat suck. But his stuff is real. If he could ever harness it hell be a hell of a pitcher. I expect breakout years from De La Rosa and Ian Stewart. If anybody could do it... Ha, I actually agree with you that the Rockies are the favorite to win that division. That being said, the Giants are on my short list of teams who I think can win the World Series this upcoming season, and the Rockies aren't. Kind of odd but that's how I see it.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Feb 11, 2011 -> 08:39 PM) You don't say? CarGo is going to be the MVP and Cy Young this upcoming season.