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QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Apr 26, 2017 -> 03:12 PM) I turned 17 about a month into my freshman year. I turned 18 just before I started my freshman year. Luckily, the drinking age was still 18 in Wisconsin.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Apr 26, 2017 -> 06:50 PM) For sure, but didn't he notoriously push Sale past 120 last year in April? edit: was 120 exactly, on May 7th. What start was that, 5 or 6? I don't think that is too aggressive. Heck, I think Gonzalez was over 100 in his second start this year. It will be interesting to see how sale does this year. He has been over 100 in every start.

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Apr 26, 2017 -> 06:34 PM) Renteria is really a breath of fresh air: Good to see he's thinking about the long haul. I never liked seeing Q and Sale over 100 or so pitches early in the year. By their 4th start the TOR guys should be going over 100. If you keep all of the pitchers that low, the bullpen will be useless by the all-start break.

QUOTE (Sox-35th @ Apr 26, 2017 -> 06:10 PM) It wreaks of authoritarianism. Remember, those planes own you. I appreciate the military, but a bought and paid for demonstration of military might is kind of silly, IMHO. The flyovers aren't bought. I also prefer to think that those planes protect you but it's all in your point of view.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Apr 26, 2017 -> 05:02 PM) some background reading on that "paid patriotism" http://deadspin.com/these-teams-earned-the...d-pa-1740567338 Good for the teams for getting creative revenue streams. Although, if you notice not one mention of the flyovers. I don't think these are actually included. From the article it's only the on field type tributes. I don't think Bernstein was going for his "military advertising" bent, I think it is just is anti-authoritarian speil.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 26, 2017 -> 04:54 PM) Recently we have been too good at leading the league in DERP. Is that from eating too much spicy food?

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Apr 26, 2017 -> 04:52 PM) He hates it because most of Military acknowledgement in the NFL is staged and paid for. He goes overboard a lot but that point is part of a larger complaint he has I know I've heard his spiel before. Doesn't make for good sports talk.

QUOTE (miracleon35th @ Apr 26, 2017 -> 04:41 PM) Fans are looking for excuses concerning their last place prediction for this years White Sox. Let me suggest some that I use.. Renteria is one of the best while Ventura may have been the worst Manager in MLB. Leury Garcia was a largely unknown commodity and nit used properly last season. This year he looks good as a CF (glove and arm) and as a switch hitter. No one predicted Avi Garcia would have the kind of sustained success he has had thus far. Sale only started on out of every five games, and he didn't win 'em all. No Matt Albers in the bullpen this year. Swarczak has been lights out, Holland and Shields have been decent. Our catchers have been a plus offensively and defensively. I think tanking is off the table, at least for now. Albers was lights out at this time last year.

don't listen to 670 much anymore but figured with the draft coming up I would tune in to see their view on the what the Bears might do. As soon as I tuned in i heard Bernstein say, "the NFL continues Red Square style military flyovers." Really? Usually 1 or 2 aircraft flying over a stadium wreaks of communism? good thing I tuned in there to remind me why I don't listen.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Apr 26, 2017 -> 03:11 PM) So Q is in line for a win...... Now you take him out. Before with the ND, I would have try to stretch him to 115-120 pitches to try to get the win.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 26, 2017 -> 02:59 PM) Jon Morosi‏Verified account @jonmorosi 17m17 minutes ago Felix Hernandez expected to miss "at least" two to three weeks with right shoulder inflammation, source says. #Mariners @MLBNetwork @MLB in chicago that 5-6 weeks.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Apr 26, 2017 -> 03:00 PM) Better score here or a ND for Q. He should go one more inning, no?

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Apr 26, 2017 -> 01:54 PM) I think Ned Yost is going to take the fall for this KC team at some point. Agreed

QUOTE (shipps @ Apr 26, 2017 -> 10:34 AM) Every pick seems totally feasible and yet none may happen, good job. I love the NFL draft, I have felt the butterflies of excitement for it since last week. I'm the same way about the draft. Unfortunately, I have a track meet and a lacrosse game for the kids on Thursday. My data plan will be maxed out just tomorrow night.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Apr 25, 2017 -> 04:04 PM) His mechanics are bad. It hurts my arm when I see him pitch. I don't think the mechanics are too bad. He short arms a little and hs the lack of followthrough that i really dislike but overall not bad.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Apr 25, 2017 -> 02:29 PM) I hope the Bears trade down. Such a value in doing so. How does this draft compare to drafts of years' past? Seems to be below average to me but admittedly I am not that learned in this area. I agree. But as others have said, it takes two for a trade.

QUOTE (kevo880 @ Apr 25, 2017 -> 03:21 PM) While I don't think that would be a bad play, with the depth at DB in this year's class, I think they will choose to address that position later. There is depth both those two are impact talent. I know DBs especially safeties don't usually go that high but they are outstanding.

QUOTE (Boogua @ Apr 25, 2017 -> 01:27 PM) If Thomas is there and is tops on their board they should take him. They shouldn't draft for need. I'm not sure what their board looks like and they might have Adams or Lattimore above Thomas, but I'm just saying. Secondaries look a lot better when the quarterback has no time to throw the ball. I'm not saying they are drafting for need. They should never do that. i think those will be the top impact players.

QUOTE (kevo880 @ Apr 25, 2017 -> 12:53 PM) I think it's Watson or Thomas at #3, unless Garrett unexpectedly slips. If it's not a QB (which I don't think it is) it will be Lattimore or Adams. Impact DB at #3.

QUOTE (beautox @ Apr 25, 2017 -> 10:02 AM) If Davidson could develop into a Jesse Barfield / Mark Reynolds type of bat that would be a boon for this organization. You mean if he could play 11 years, hit 240 HR and win a couple of gold gloves? I think any team would take that.

QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Apr 25, 2017 -> 10:12 AM) Do you even follow baseball. Clearly you must not if you don't think Jones and Gonzalez at minimum don't have value. People need to stop replying to Greg. I have him on ignore but when you reply to him I read his posts because they appear in your response.

QUOTE (steveno89 @ Apr 25, 2017 -> 08:39 AM) Michalczewski has a career .703 OPS in the low minors to AA. That does not inspire much confidence that he ever hits enough to contribute at the mlb level. Peter with a minors career .719 ops and little to no power = utility player at best Alvarez is 27 years old and is a journeyman non-prospect at this point Not trying to be overly harsh on our guys, but none of them are legitimate prospects compared to what we should have taking the field for us at the AA level Returning to baseball only about 3 years ago gives him a break on the age. He is still in the what and see category not the non-prospect category.

QUOTE (Thad Bosley @ Apr 24, 2017 -> 08:27 PM) Good argument by Stoney for a balanced schedule. I think they should go back to the day.s of no divisions. Everybody play everybody and the top six teams make the playoffs. They can even call the last two wildcards and keeps the playoffs like they are now.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Apr 24, 2017 -> 11:11 AM) He's 23 . If they're gonna do it, the time is now. Might as well let him try it to see if he develop into something and have a decent career. You really can't do it mid-season though when he hasn't had any arm conditioning. At best they should keep him as a position player while start conditioning his arm for winter ball. This way he could pitch this winter.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Apr 22, 2017 -> 06:33 AM) He is now out 6-8 weeks but the Giants think it could be longer. With an AC sprain, I don't doubt it for a minute.