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QUOTE (jphat007 @ May 17, 2010 -> 10:25 AM) The rotation we have isn't all that great. Buerhle has been bad since the middle of last year. Same with Floyd. Peavy hasn't been anything near an Ace, much less an All-star type pitcher. It can be done, but you are praying for a ton of players to play significantly above what they ddi this year. I think that is a big risk, and not the way to build the team. Thats just my opinion though. So lets ignore Peavy and Buehrle's career numbers and base all judgment off of a few months? Is that what you are saying is smart GM-ing?

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ May 17, 2010 -> 11:37 AM) I don't understand the Niemi nickname thing, especially that the guy was "beasting"? And is that actually his nickname from the players, or did some drunk at the UC make it up? Pretty sure the players call him octopus or something like that.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ May 16, 2010 -> 09:01 PM) And on top of Lebron, if you figure out a way to add a sharpshooting SG, you're looking at a definite title contender. When healthy, they were a 5-seed without Lebron. Cleveland without Lebron is a fringe playoff team. Not gonna lie, after reading the Sun Times this morning I got kind of excited about the idea of acquiring LeBron and then drafting Xavier Henry. Not only is that lineup a size nightmare for some teams, but they have many dimensions of how they can beat you.

QUOTE (MattZakrowski @ May 17, 2010 -> 10:03 AM) I think you're right on Beckham, his average on balls in play is .235 (though his LD% is kind of low). His HR/FB rate is even worse. Quentin is hitting .180 on balls in play, with a LD% only .3 lower than 2008. I still think it's too late for this team, but I thing these two can be legitimate contributors in upcoming seasons (Though I think Quentin needs to DH, he's bad in the OF). Its not even close to too late in the season for this team. We arent 20 games back and we should be. If KW can deal for a bat of some kind or if Q and Becks wake up, this is an entirely different team. We arent even out of April and most of you have given up, thats pretty weak.

QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ May 8, 2010 -> 02:36 PM) Back to the topic at hand. South Loop is my best suggestion. It's starting to boom and apparently, Daley and Co. are putting a lot of money into it and Bronzeville. South Loop never boomed, it busted with over development and bankrupted contractors. Commercial is thin and its a buyers market through and through.

QUOTE (jphat007 @ May 17, 2010 -> 09:45 AM) Why keep around players who are in a contract for 2-3 more years when it is going to be pretty tough to be competitive during those years. Might as well try to get some good young players again. Why is it tough to be competitive over those years again? We have the core of our rotation signed long term including a former Cy Young award winner. We have a good middle infield and what looks to be an All-Star caliber CF'er. Thats what you call the CORE of a team. You then add pieces to that as see fit to compete. We have a young starter in the minors, a catcher, a 3B and maybe an OF'er. Thus you have a core, young contributors and space for a vet free agent signing. Thats a competitive team right there for the next 3 years at least.

QUOTE (The Critic @ May 17, 2010 -> 09:50 AM) My favorite hit of the game came from Hammer. I don't know which Shark he hit, and the announcers didn't really focus on the hit, but he LEVELED the guy. Like a Swedish Freight Train hitting a small fish from California. Nice hit, Mr. Hjalmarsson!!! Eager was playing out of his mind as well and it wont be mentioned in the news. He leveled about 5 guys and was grinding the puck off the boards all night.

I like the uproar about development in Wrigley. "Keep the neighborhood the same" residents are screaming at the top of their lungs. Of course most of these people dont actually live there and if you kept that area the same as it used to be we might as well move the crack dens and rundown buildings back in to make it really looks like it used to before development cleaned it up.

QUOTE (EvilJester99 @ May 17, 2010 -> 09:06 AM) I wonder if we start dealing off bigger parts if Peavy won't ask to be dealt as well... he did come here with hopes of competing. Luckily KW isnt a message board GM that think of selling an entire MLB team because of an underperforming stretch. I'm sure the Charlotte Knights would really keep the interest of a few folks on this board because all they want is change, but there is NO WAY in hell we sell of the entire team especially players under control for several seasons in their prime.

So unload the entire team including top players signed for multiple years for what exactly? A bunch of prospects? Walk back to your living room, pick up your controller and continue your MLB the show league. IN real life, this idea is what we call retarded.

Buckeyes added yet another 4 star FB recruit. #6 DT in the country Michael Bennett. I saw OSU recruit Bobek from Palantine is now the #1 rranked center in the country.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ May 15, 2010 -> 12:39 AM) I've slowly come to realize Insanity is killing me, though I haven't helped myself on eating healthy the last few days. Cardio power and resistance kicked my ass today. Not looking forward to plyo cardio circuit tomorrow. I feel like I die a little bit after each workout. But its the kind of pain that you really appreciate. You just feel the fat burning off of you and it feels great. In fact I went for an easy 5 mile run the other day and had to increase the distance because my cardio was so good.

QUOTE (T R U @ May 15, 2010 -> 11:59 PM) Im still dying to see pictures from people who are not infomercial actors, however, my brother said his roommate has been doing it and has gone from 257 to 228 in about 7 weeks.. of course though, i havent seen the roommate since he was 257 so I still dunno Give me another month or so and I'll do a 120 dayish picture progression.

QUOTE (lostfan @ May 14, 2010 -> 11:30 PM) I know people are asking can Rose and LeBron play together, but I don't know why. That's misunderstanding the kind of player Rose is, the reason he dominates the ball so much is because he's the only true scorer on the Bulls right now. It's also misunderstanding the kind of player LeBron is - people just assume he's a ballhog, he's really not, he averages almost 10 assists a game. But seriously you add LeBron first and then worry about how it's going to work with other players later. They are a matchup nightmare, speed and size for their positions. D Rose will created for LeBron and vice versa. They both play above the rim and can breakdown defenders at will. I dont understand how anyone can question their ability to play together.

QUOTE (lord chas @ May 14, 2010 -> 06:22 PM) always liked garrett jones Annnnnd, i sat him on my fantasy team today. Good thing I played Starlin and DLEE. Garbage. Its only a matter of time until Zambrano is found beating someone up in the clubhouse, he's going to explode.

Hybrid Insanity Core balance/Back and Biceps workout today. Lots of sweat on my floor.

QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ May 14, 2010 -> 07:24 PM) I agree as well. He just wants to be showed some love, he'll get a new coach, get pampered by a couple of cities, then decide he wants to be in Cleveland where he is king. Anyone offering employment and a decent wage is King in that s*** hole.

QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ May 14, 2010 -> 10:17 AM) Tiffany Pollard is a bit too tranny looking for my tastes. Thats basically what 70 percent of strippers look like in Atlanta. Kinda man-ish while trying to stuff boobs into a tacky too tight shirt.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ May 14, 2010 -> 10:08 AM) Don't forget that against the Cavs, Rondo looked amazing too. Mo Williams is a garbage defender. I think Rose is > Rondo, but I think people tend to underestimate Rondo a lot, especially because he's the best defensive PG in the league, imo. Rose on the other hand is a pretty damn terrible defender most of the time (mainly due to lack of commitment/focus). Yes, but against Rondo, Rose has been dominant. Rondo cannot handle Rose head to head from what I've seen. I think Rondo is a complete ass that benefits from having stars around him as #1, #2 and #3 options. Dont get me wrong he is a very good player, its just he's put in a much more desirable situation than Rose.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ May 14, 2010 -> 09:52 AM) Bhahahaa....Mo Williams is so overrated. I could see a debate between Rondo and Rose at this point. Rose is the more explosive scorer and might be a better passer, but Rondo is a superior defensively. Rondo also has an assload more weapons, which helps. So in short, I'd still take Rose over Rondo. My pg ratings are like this: Steve Nash - Maybe he isn't the best, but he sure as hell is fun to watch and boy does he make the Suns work Deron Williams - CP3 was hurt this past year, Deron is pretty darn good all around Chris Paul - Pretty freaking good. When 100%, he's the best. Derrick Rose - I think he has more upside than anyone on this list Rajon Rondo - Pretty f***ing good Tony Parker - Fantasy stats are meh, but he's still young, and when healthy is a very good PG Jason Kidd - he just isn't the player he used to be, still an amazing passer though. Head to head Rose just looks head and shoulders better than Rondo. Rondo just cannot contain D Rose and I think Derrick is very close to becoming one of the elite dominating players in the league. He is that good. Against the Cavs he was the best player on the floor for alot of the series.

QUOTE (Rex Hudler @ May 13, 2010 -> 10:42 PM) Actually Notre Dame's baseball program is pretty strong. They would immediately be one of the top teams in the Big Ten. Yeah, they have a decent program. It would be nice to get them in several sports in the conference actually.

I was reading some blogs to get everyone's opinion when I saw a few people talking about how Mo Williams is better than Rose, then I closed the window.

thank you Hizz. Looks like a 36 D to me.

The mismanagement of Alex Gordon is going to go down as one of the worst moves in franchise history.

QUOTE (WhiteSoxfan1986 @ May 13, 2010 -> 04:45 PM) My personal top 10 (from that list). 1. Emanuelle Chriqui 2. Sofia Vergara 3. Hayden Panetierre 4. Arianny Celeste 5. Kaley Cuoco 6. Eva Mendes 7. Stacy Keibler 8. Marisa Miller 9. Jordana Brewster 10. Zoe Saldana We should be friends, I like your list alot, I have many to add such as some little known females like Margarita Levieva, but your list is good. Emanuelle is downright one of the sexiest women on the planet.