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QUOTE (Tony @ Jun 22, 2017 -> 09:12 PM) That really isn't the right way to look at it, is it? It can absolutely hurt this franchise if they didn't make the trade count. It needed to be a HR. I'm happy the Bulls picked a lane too, one fans can get behind (the similarities to the Sox is scary) but unlike the Sox who had Sale, Eaton, Q, Robertson, ect. to start the process, but the Bulls had 1 piece of value. Just 1. They couldn't afford to screw it up. It kinda looks like they did. Not in my mind. We did this dance last year and it seemed like the best offer out there was the Minny one, same thing this year so I don't really see why it'd change next year. We could just keep on hanging onto him and staying around .500 for the next few years because we don't think we're getting full value for him which apparently isn't out there. That hurts this franchise a lot more in the long run in my mind than taking a chance on something like this.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 22, 2017 -> 08:55 PM) I mean, as a fan of the White Sox, you don't see the benefit of getting off on the right foot with a rebuild? This was their only opportunity, and they seem to have completely blown it... I really don't get the first line as comparing baseball trades/rebuilds to basketball ones is just a completely different thing. And we have no idea if they f***ed this up. People wanted the world for Butler and most teams just weren't going to give that up. Boston reportedly wasn't going to trade the 3 pick or the Nets pick next year for him and it doesn't appear there were other teams out there willing to throw a kings ransom for him. They got a guy who has a chance to be really good in Lavine, Lauri despite this board not liking him has a chance to be a pretty good offensive NBA player and maybe they're awful enough this year where they get a top 5 pick next year and get a franchise player. Obviously everything I just said could go the complete opposite way and that's the beauty of a rebuild. This franchise wasn't going anywhere with Butler so to me there's nothing to lose even though of course I would have liked to get more in a deal for him.

Here's my thoughts since everyone is going to disagree with me: I hated giving up the 16 pick and if we would have made this same deal last year we probably would have had a top 3 pick in this draft instead of possibly getting one next year. As is, I'm happy they picked a lane even though they didn't get full value for Jimmy. Trading him isn't going to hurt this franchise that was going no where with him anyway.

It's Lauri guys. Woj is like 8 picks faster than the broadcast ha.

It's funny cause if he made this deal last year we would have been s***ty enough to grab a pick higher than 7 ha.

It's Lauri

Lavine was starting to play real well before he got hurt so I'm happy to get him. Would have been real happy with this if we didn't include the 16. Oh well, at least they're trying something.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 20, 2017 -> 07:32 PM) Do you put ketchup on your steak too? I don't but I wouldn't be opposed to it!

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jun 20, 2017 -> 10:15 AM) Ketchup on a hot dog is disgusting, but I tolerate people that do that. People who put ketchup on a brat on the other hand, well, they scare me. I also put ketchup on my brats. And you're disgusting!

Love me some guac and avocado. Also the hotdog on ketchup police are the worst. It's delicious and I don't care that it's not Chicago of me or whatever.

I can believe it. Not sure why the sixers would want to trade for Jimmy with where they are as a franchise right now.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 18, 2017 -> 03:49 PM) Burdi...yuck Last year's draft class is so overrated This is a REALLY bad take this early. I don't know what's with you so far this year but you've been overreacting to everything.

Go make it happen Garpax

QUOTE (Boogua @ Jun 16, 2017 -> 12:15 PM) Line within 12 is -125 when I saw yesterday. Most people think it goes distance, which is completely reasonable. Ahhh ok I see what you're saying. I was misinterpreting at first.

I'm too lazy to do a top 30 here at lunch but I think I'd slot Burger in at 8. For me: Moncada Kopech Robert Hansen(yes I know this is higher than probably everyone) Gio Collins Lopez Burger Dunning Fulmer

I could understand the Lakers going Jackson instead of Lonzo but taking him over Fultz would be a huge mistake. I don't see the C's making that mistake.

QUOTE (Boogua @ Jun 16, 2017 -> 12:01 PM) I don't think Mayweather will knock him out, but I think he'll win by TKO. Similar to the Hatton and Gatti fights, except Mayweather is older and this guy is exponentially worse than them. Ya I legit don't know if he'll knock him out just cause Floyd is Floyd but I'd be shocked if it wasn't complete domination. I was just saying you won't make any money cause the line is so absurd.

QUOTE (Boogua @ Jun 16, 2017 -> 11:52 AM) I'm taking out a second mortgage to bet Mayweather to win within 12 rounds. Won't make any money.

QUOTE (Brian @ Jun 15, 2017 -> 02:15 PM) Michigan is the 2013 National Champions!!! No? Damn, Wichita would have got them.

QUOTE (Brian @ Jun 14, 2017 -> 02:47 PM) I wasn't the Wedding Planner. That should be your profession. You like weddings, you like social gatherings, it's pretty perfect for you.

QUOTE (Tony @ Jun 14, 2017 -> 04:57 PM) Haven't gone through the thread in a while. Thinking about changing things up, what are general thoughts on the keto diets? I've experimented with it before so I can answer some questions. Why are you looking to do it though? I can't imagine you're trying to lose weight.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 15, 2017 -> 12:23 PM) So the money wouldn't really change you, either... I knew someone was going to say it haha. If only I could live on a beach with no responsibilities.

I'd become the laziest person in the world. Live on a beach somewhere with a beer in my hand 24/7.

I'm not even sure what I think of Burger but I love the philosophy the Sox went with when drafting hitters. Hopefully it pays off.

Real sorry to hear that 49.