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Memphis go pop.

Onuaku injured, hopefully it's not serious. That kind of changes everything.

The Big Sky Championship is a pretty fun game to watch. Anthony Johnson is having a once in a life time game. Unreal.

QUOTE (chimpy2121 @ Mar 9, 2010 -> 05:42 PM) I would love to see UNC take out Maryland if we beat Clemson. Well, I want to see anyone beat slimy Vasquez. I despise that dude, can't even imagine how fans of ACC teams feel about him.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Mar 9, 2010 -> 04:07 PM) I think theres a difference between overrating someone's future NBA potential and their importance/contribution while in college. His ability to play in the pros was overrated, but I dont think as a college player he was overrated. As a freshman, he nearly averaged a double-double, had over 3 blocks/game, and his team was the national runner-up. Does that team have the same results without him? I don't think either were overrated. He was a complete game changer in college and there's no way they get to the title game with out him. He also was a legit NBA prospect, if it hasn't been for injuries I think he'd be quite a NBA player at the moment.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Mar 9, 2010 -> 04:14 PM) You know, forgetting the fact that I hate all things Cubs, they really, really look like a horses*** team on paper. There's not one aspect of their team that looks good to me. Even with us, you know the SP will be pretty damn good. Their only saving grace is they're in the central. But I wouldn't be surprised at all if a team like the Reds finished with a better record. Ya, I'm about as indifferent on the Cubs as anyone on this site, so I try to call it like I see it with them. To me, they just look like complete garbage, with no young core whatsoever at this point(not counting the Castros and Vitters of the world as they haven't proven s*** yet) to build around and some terrible contracts on the books for some years. They're in trouble.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Mar 9, 2010 -> 03:59 PM) So, we're a week into March, and the Cubs already have Lilly, Nady and Guzman injured? Its a very Cubbie Spring Training! They're going to be really bad this year and probably for many years to come.

UCONN is definitely laying an egg in this game but St. Johns has actually been pretty impressive.

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Mar 9, 2010 -> 01:11 PM) I think this speaks to the greatness of Beckham. Did we ever even consider him a prospect? Seems like we viewed him as a major league ballplayer from the get go. Pretty much.

UCONN playing with a sense of urgency...

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Mar 9, 2010 -> 02:28 AM) Beat me to the punch, great post. His upside is much higher than Reeds was (and this pains me to say, since I was Reeds biggest fan.. ) I would also say that Reed wasn't a first round talent/pick either (though at times.. that doesn't matter when you find sleepers). I'm glad your thinking about some Jeremy Reed sexiness though Andy. Should have a throw back name day. Go back to your Jeremy Reed handle for a while. QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Mar 9, 2010 -> 02:31 AM) I'm way too excited about JDanks2 and Mitchell right now. When one of them (or both) is inevitably traded, I'll have to talk myself off the bridge. Unless of course, they bring a big return. I haven't been as excited for a prospect like I am for Mitchell in a while. I'm just in love with the fact that he's a premier athlete and already has a good batting eye. Obviously he has holes in his game right now that are going to need to be corrected but plate discipline isn't one of them, and that's usually one of the main adjustments "speed guys" need to make if they're going to make it.

QUOTE (DBAHO @ Mar 9, 2010 -> 02:02 AM) He's still quite raw for a prospect though. Even if he does tear up AA, you can't take things for granted with prospects like him. Jeremy Reed for instance was a guy who tore up AA and did well in AAA, but failed to take the next step. Still, there are some promising signs nonetheless. I think everyone though would agree that Mitchell's tools are much more impressive than Reeds ever were. Now, don't get me wrong, I completely agree with the premise of your post as we shouldn't get too thrilled or too disappointed by the way he does this season at whatever level(s) he's at but the raw talent of Mitchell is quite exciting no matter what.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Mar 8, 2010 -> 07:17 PM) Yawn. Not that big a deal. Certainly didn't require a story. Correct.

MAAC championship going to OT. In other news, ODU wins the CAA crown and will be extremely dangerous in the big dance.

QUOTE (danman31 @ Mar 8, 2010 -> 07:59 PM) Their resume is basically the same as St. Mary's. At the very least it would be another team to consider for the bubble. St. Mary's has 2 rpi top 50 wins and Siena has 0, huuuuuuuuuuuge difference. No chance Siena gets in if they lose.

Kansas over KState again in the finals.

And the Valley once again is a one bid league.

QUOTE (kev211 @ Mar 6, 2010 -> 09:46 PM) And those 5 innings a week, are usually the most important 5 innings of the week. Truth. Still, Nathan is quite important but no where near as valuable as Morneau or especially Mauer.

The empty net probably has a better chance to make a save than Huet.

QUOTE (Ranger @ Mar 7, 2010 -> 01:34 AM) Or you need the collective lineup to produce homeruns, you don't necessarily need just one guy to be the HR guy. Keep in mind that everyone in the lineup, except Pierre, is easily capable of 15+ homeruns apiece, while Beckham and Rios are capable of 20 each, Konerko 30 (though 25+ is more likely), and Quentin 30+. (I didn't even include Jones or Nix that each have plenty of power potential). Not a single player hit 30 HRs for the Sox last year, but they were 6th overall in the AL in that category. It helps, but they don't have to have one big HR producer, though it would obviously give them a better chance. It's not a foregone conclusion that they will be without power. Regardless, I think it's hyperbolic to say the DH will be a miserable failure. Obviously, if there were guys like Thome or Thomas from 10 years ago available to them, they would take it. But regardless of why there aren't that many of those types, the reality is that there just aren't many of those types anymore. Yeah but there's plenty of good hitters to be dh'ing, they don't need to be 30+ homer guys but a decent hitter would sure be nice. For the first time in my life, I agree with quick, if Jones doesn't magically get back to what he was 4 years ago than the dh(or wherever the hell this extra player will be hitting) will be a miserable failure, I don't see how that's even arguable at this point.

UNI is so well coached.

Wow what the hell happened in the Kansas-Mizzou game?

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Mar 6, 2010 -> 03:45 PM) You really think we go from a projected .500 team to World Series contender just by adding AGON? I know he's good. Don't know if he's THAT good. We still need a bunch of guys to have bounce-back years. Division would definitely be a lock. Well I think we're a bit better than a .500 team right now. But yes, upgrading from Kotsay/Jones/Vizquel to Adrian adds a lot of wins to your team. And even with out him, IF we get into the playoffs I think we'll have a good shot to make a run cause of our rotation, you add Gonzalez, and yes I think we have a great shot to win it all.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Mar 6, 2010 -> 03:39 PM) If we can sign AGON to an extension then anybody is fair game not named Beckham. But for a year and two months of AGON? Ask Braves fans how they feel about losing Neftali Feliz and Elvis Andrus for a year of Tex. Still... AGon really is the missing piece to make this a World Series club. We're one guy away and he's it.

I don't even understand why people bring a bat up to the plate to face Marmol. You're either going to k or walk, no point in swinging.