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QUOTE (gosox41 @ Jul 4, 2014 -> 11:02 PM) They do have one thing the SOx don't. A fanbase that will actually go out and pay to watch them play, especially with any sign of being good. Even now the Sox are a better team and the Cubs draw more and are charging higher ticket prices. Bob Well, I think you mean a broker base that will pay for tickets but that's true.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Jul 4, 2014 -> 10:26 PM) Meh. Even if he is a 290/330/460 hitter, he's at most a 2 WAR player. He isn't going to magically become a better fielder or baserunner. Being charitable, he becomes league average at both -- he turns into a 3 WAR player. And that is just pie in the sky stuff. What about Viciedo screams "290 hitter" in today's offensive environment? Nothing to me. .270 at best and a low OBP. If you can get value based on upside I would flip him.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Jul 4, 2014 -> 10:38 PM) But not chips as valuable as last years chips. Less chance to get players who are more talented. We don't have as many holes either. The Sox are in pretty good shape and also will have money to spend.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 4, 2014 -> 10:33 PM) Samardzija told them he wanted to test the market, so they knew they had to deal him. Everything I have read says they will start going after major guys like Lester this offseason. He's going to get major money in the offseason.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jul 4, 2014 -> 10:27 PM) I understand the value aspect but you have to pitch to win playoff gashes. The Cubs might have one starter, if this is legit from Arrieta. Cubs have money to spend, so maybe overpaying a pitcher you airway have might not be a bad idea. I don't agree they have money to spend. The owners are broke and are begging for city money to fix their stadium. The team is highly leveraged already.

The sox have lots of trade chips though. It's not like they don't have a chance to add.

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 4, 2014 -> 09:58 PM) They have no pitching depth now, but their offensive prospects have to be the best in a decade. Hopefully Straily doesn't turn it around like Arrieta has. In a decade? That's a big statement.

KC jones just owned Broussard.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 4, 2014 -> 06:53 PM) Rose isn't too bright, so if one person didn't know, he would be a prime candidate, but even if Broussard is 100% accurate, it still would be the Bulls didn't include Rose, not Rose refused to participate. Which is ridiculous. As usual nba rumor mill is s*** reporting looking for clicks.

Neymar has a fractured vertebrae. Holy s***. There may be another soccer related killing of a columbian coming.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jul 4, 2014 -> 06:14 PM) This. Jesus. Rose did a private workout to prove his health. He also wants people to believe Rose is the only person on the planet that didn't know Melo was in town.

QUOTE (danman31 @ Jul 4, 2014 -> 05:26 PM) I thought so too. I do hate that rule though. Penalty and a yellow is enough when the goalie is involved. By the letter of the law though, that seemed like a red. Agreed. That game was nasty but you get that with two South American teams like that. Losing Silva is going to hurt against Germany.

Cesar could have gotten a red there.

Silva is an idiot.

This match is completely out of control.

Give up on Bragg. I know Illinois will be in it until the end based on info, but it just seems like one of those heartbreakers for you guys. He's been UK for so long.

It's Broussard. Odds are it's bulls***.

Thad shoots and scores 4 star Giddens. What a class.

QUOTE (South Side Fireworks Man @ Jul 4, 2014 -> 11:42 AM) Maybe they know a little bit more about scouting and talent evaluation than the average internet website poster, myself included. Yes but that's the type of player that gets kept because of upside, and trading for him is much more of a gamble. At this point it's pretty obvious what type of player he will probably be.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 4, 2014 -> 10:30 AM) I don't know what kind of stuff Maurer has, but he's clearly been pushed hard upwards by the Ms as he made the big leagues by 22. If they think there's anything there and that guy is on the table then Viciedo should already be in the other dugout. Agreed. I'm shocked teams are actually still interested in Dayan. It's like they haven't watched him the last few months.

Anything for Viciedo is pretty good.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 3, 2014 -> 06:49 PM) I believe Cook County has an income tax though, right? Plus Chicago has by far the highest sales taxes. Depends if he lives in Cook though. Not sure on Lake county.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jul 3, 2014 -> 11:46 AM) Only texts/tweets and a few kisses, or she actually cheated on you with him in bed? Not that the first couple things are acceptable, but I would be much more of a wreck if it was all of the above. Also, i would say F*** this vacation im out I dont buy the only kisses thing either. Thats a good "medium" to make yourself look not as guilty.

Day four in bed with the flu. Wtf. How long does this s*** last.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jul 3, 2014 -> 09:46 AM) Yeah I thought he may go to Michigan but apparently not. They weren't even final two.